I moved out of state a few years ago, but I use to belong to BAC. I moved back temporarily due to a…read morefamily emergency. I was able to get a pass at BAC. This gym used to be packed with people and classes use to fill up pretty fast. In 2024, BAC is pretty much empty. Plus, now there are cameras literally around EVERY corner of this place. Creepy. Anyway, it seems like everyone moved to Blink. Probably won't re-sign up if I come back home permanently, but won't join Blink either. Friendly employees at BAC, but too few members and too many cameras. Joining Blink is joining A.I. No thanks to both.

LOVE the BAC! Fantastic array of classes offered; tons of equipment to use on your own outside of…read moreformal classes; saltwater pool; knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff; trainers out of this world! They host seasonal activities like "Fitness in the Park" where anyone can attend for free at the lovely Lynch park. They are also an incredible community partner. When much of the city was without electricity, they opened to allow residents to come shower, work and recharge phones and devices.

Great trainers - my wife still has a trainer but I do not. She has 2 sessions a week. I try to be…read morethere 2-4 times weekly. The staff is great - prices are good - lots of equipment (all maintained well). The clientele are friendly - a good mix of serious and more casual clentele. Can get busy, but there are times not as bad - off peak. Highly recommended - we have been members for 2 years - wife has lost over 40 pounds and I have lost almost 40.

I am a regular at the gym and have been a member of Blink for three years. It's nice every time I…read morego, I am warmly greeted, by name no less, by the front desk staff. I too, know their names. ;) This gym is well-equipped with modern machines and is routinely cleaned. The female bathroom too is immaculate. I have built many nice friendships with fellow members and disciplined exercisers like myself. It is evident, that Steve, the owner, takes great pride in Blink for making his staff and members feel good about themselves.

Came as a guest with a friend. Since it was directly after work, there was only one other person…read morethere. It moderately smelt like sweat but was pretty clean and organized otherwise. There were smith machines as well as free weights available for use. An area for functional training and even a smaller private room was also open. Can't wait to come again!

This is for Jesse: a gem and a stalwart who answered my thousand idiotic questions with Benedictine…read morepatience. I was in town briefly for a few meetings, and I knew that I'd lose my nerve to go lift by the time I got from Beverly to Back Bay. The MBTA is an enervating, soul-sucking experience. I was fortunate enough, then, to find the BAC. This location is stylish, clean, compact, yet has a handsomely stocked weight room. I got a solid lift and a solid gym selfie, and no-one cruised me in the locker room: truly, what more does a boy want in this life?

Incredible gym, from individual workout programs to instructor / coach led classes. Doug (owner)…read moreand Iron Village staff crush it. Clean space Top notch equipment Knowledgeable staff Friendly and competitive Something for pro and collegiate athletes, military & first responders to moms and dads!

I love this place. The trainers (Doug and Ryan) are top notch and the best in the business. It is a…read more"Gym Jones" type of gym--- not crossfit but similar style. I find them both motivating and the routines are excellent. Would love to see them add a few more morning classes and an extra Saturday class as that can get pretty crowded. There are folks of all abilities but they push you to get better, train harder and get results. The classes are about an hour and oftentimes you will have a team activity or competition. So much fun you forget you are working out.

I can't say enough about btone FITNESS--Beverly! The instructors are fantastic- there's. such a…read moregreat variety so you're workout is always different & effective. All body parts are covered! A 45-min class works on strength, toning & balance. The space is clean & beautiful, the owner Stacey runs a great studio! As a 60+, I know how important it is to work on strength & balance- especially as we age. But I was nervous to start- I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do the classes, so I made my 2 daughters do it with me. Well, I was wrong! Every class is doable for all fitness levels- there are so many ways to make each exercise more or less challenging. I started with 1 to 2 classes per week. it was a lot for me in the beginning! But now, 3 years later, I take at least 3 classes a week. My daughters & I are all addicted! We all feel stronger & more fit! I highly recommend it!

Best workout!! All the instructors are amazing and so helpful, class is always fun and flies by and…read moreresults are amazing!!

I love this YMCA!! I started going here for the gym and other activities and there are a number…read morethings to do here! With a membership here, you get access to several locations in the north shore and they're all technically your "home" location. I've only used the gym here but the equipment is TOP NOTCH! They just finished a renovation and everything is pretty much brand new. They also have a turf area and a punching bag you can use (though you can't use it if a class is going on). Not to mention, the building (including the locker rooms) is very clean. Outside of that, they have open pickleball, open swim and several leagues that go on throughout the year. Also, this location has a little cafe where you can hang out and get a drink if needed! You definitely get your bang for your buck here. If you're on the fence, go in for a tour just to see how amazing this place is!

Modern look, spacious interior. Great pool! Spectator seating at a Y? Amazing!…read more At the GB YMCA for a swim meet. Highly impressed with the facility. Our Y doesn't have a cafe! Or spectator seating or a pool big enough to host a swim meet. Large parking lots. Clean bathrooms. Another cool thing I spotted- candy bar squares for the super bowl posted in the main entrance area. Great idea!

Went as a guest. This is one of the nicest gyms I have been to. Everything is so clean and they…read morehave SO many options for things to do from different classes, pickleball, pool / hot tub, and more you could spend the whole day here. Did a HIIT class and it was tough but really good and the instructor was very knowledgeable.

My aunt went to take my father swimming at the pool as a guest. They were told they needed to fill…read moreout something online in order to do so. My aunt explained that my father has cancer and gets confused, as well as she does not know how to use a phone well. She asked if they could have a paper copy to fill out or if someone could help them, they were told no. To pay that amount of money for a membership, and not get any sort of help for an elder, as well as a sick man, is insane. Disappointed to say the least.

There's a reason Lift Positive won Best Personal Training for 2020!…read more Rob, the owner, is absolutely fantastic. He really takes the time to get to know you, and creates a personalized training plan to catapult you toward your goals. As an engineer, I love how the system is structured such that your workout is quantifiable and it's easy to track progress. As a busy working human, I really feel like I'm maximizing my time and getting the best workout each hour-long session. I really like the concept of semi-personal training because let's be honest, you don't really need someone staring at you watching you do reps for 3600 seconds straight. Having a few other people there (up to 4 total per session) helps build a sense of community while still providing the attention and guidance you need. As someone who had been on and off the workout train for a bit, I've dealt with gymtimidation at a lot of other gyms, but not this one. The name rings true as this is definitely the most positive and friendly gym environment I've been in! I've never once felt judged here, not even for my weird taste in music. What I value about this personal training experience is that Rob is so encouraging, he makes you want to do better for yourself. I've hit a lot of personal records here, and I've lifted weights that I didn't think I could. At the same time, he will never make you do something that you're not comfortable with. If ever I feel like an exercise wasn't working my body quite right, Rob gives me pointers as to how to adjust the exercise to my body. He's also full of nutrition tips--a one-stop shop for holistic life advice! After just a couple weeks I feel much stronger than when I first started, and I'm equipped with new knowledge and exercises. Maybe most importantly, this experience gives me a new sense of (and appreciation for) discipline which is sure to help me maintain my forward momentum and reach my goals. Also, Rob has a dog named Rufus who hangs around sometimes and is super affectionate and fun. I probably should have just led with that.

When I walk into most gyms, I immediately become overwhelmed and feel generally, pretty out of…read moreplace. At Lift Positive Fitness I actually feel comfortable and cared about. There is a community here that I didn't know was possible to have at a gym. This place has strength training, weights, fitness classes, and some semi-private personal training. I have been super impressed with the owner, Rob. I have followed him here, after following him through multiple places he has worked at before opening up this place. Over the past 7 years, Rob has been the most dedicated trainer and human being I have ever met. From making me run with the treadmill OFF for 30sec intervals, to more Farmer's Walks than I thought were humanly possible, to getting me to the point where I could do more pull-ups than half the guys that walked by me(and yes, they were obviously unassisted). He made me realize that I was strong, and powerful, and he actually kept me motivated. I have completely fallen off my game the past 3 years, and I cannot wait to get back at it. When he opened this joint up-I RAN my butt in there...and you should too. I have limitations at the moment due to some spine stuff, but Rob is going to work with me as soon as I get restrictions from my PT's and doctors. He will meet you where you are at. If you want to go to a subpar gym and give yourself a pat on the back for going on the treadmill for 30min-be my guest-I've been that chick and it doesn't feel good. If you want to feel like you just kicked a**, then check this place out. I ASSURE YOU- you will not be disappointed.