This seems to be a large YMCA, including a running track a basketball court a huge workout area…read morewith lots of free weights and machines. The best thing is it has three swimming pools. One pool is basically a splash type pool for free swim. they also have a designated lap pool, which is what I am interested in. The third is an outside pool, which I have not used however, summer is approaching and I will check it out, but I assume it's gonna be for family and children on hot days more than someone like myself that swims laps. The facility is very large, but has tight parking. It is located behind downtown Malden. The staff throughout the facility all seem very nice and always try to be helpful. Be prepared when school lets out for there to be a lot of extra activity here as that's one of the high populated times of the day toddlers and highschoolers alike.

Sophie at the front desk greeted me with a warm smile and cheerful disposition! It set the tone…read morefor the entire customer experience. She handled my request for health reimbursement forms promptly and efficiently which I appreciated. You would be well advised to never let her go!

I'm so glad I found Core Cardio Fitness. I initially joined one of the 6 week transformation…read morechallenges and have continued to go to the classes ever since. The classes are challenging but fun and engaging. I love the small group atmosphere and it's been fun getting to know other members and becoming a part of the community. The best part is that Ashely gets to know everyone personally and he will push you outside your comfort zone if he knows you are capable of more but will also give you modifications for any exercise that you need. I've lost weight, noticed my clothes fitting better and have gotten into a much better exercise and healthy eating routine. I've also gotten a lot stronger and built muscle which is something I struggled to do on my own. After a long day at work, I actually look forward to going to Core Cardio and working out. I'd definitely recommend it!

Core Cardio is an amazing place. The trainers/instructors, the classes, and the community are…read morefantastic. They offer TRX (suspension training), Real Ryder Cycling, Bootcamp, Cardio Kick Boxing and Zumba! Even in the largest classes(about 12-15 students max for bootcamp) everyone gets personal attention, and the instructors are tuned into everyone's different goals and fitness levels, and they care. They also have a running club that meets 3 times a week, 2 times the meet ups are local in malden, and on the weekends they do a destination run, and the club is made up of all different levels. The club also does local 5k and 10k races. I think the biggest thing that makes this place so wonderful, besides the amazing classes and fantastic instructors, is how welcoming it is, not only do the instructors care about their clients, the studio/running club members care about each other and support each other. This is an ideal place for anyone who wants to challenge themselves. If your looking to make a lifestyle change, and add exercise to your life, this is the gym for you. If your already in great shape and looking to up your game, this is gym for you. If you've always hated gyms and work out studios(I would fit into this category) this is the gym for you. I started at this gym just shy of 6 months ago. I was desperate to get into shape and fit into my wedding dress, I had 8 weeks to lose it, or they were going to have to cut my dress and remake it(read nightmare), in 8 weeks with the help of Ashley and everyone at Core Cardio, they had to take my dress in( 4 inches in total). That was the first goal core cardio helped me reach, recently I hit another personal goal of running a 5k in under 30 minutes, so running under ten minute miles. I recently hit this goal as well, I ran a race that I'd previously run, but I dropped about 8 minutes off my time. In addition to all of that I have dropped 3 pant sizes, and lost 11.5 pounds. For my height and build I'm now only about 10lbs away from my ideal weight and I know with core cardio I will get there. You will not regret making the time and trying your first class free! You literally have nothing to lose.

This is my first exercise experience back after having hip surgery a year ago. I was nervous to get…read moreback into fitness but read a lot about the benefits of cycling and the support of muscle growth relative to my hip. Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and the studio is clean. I've only been going for a few weeks now, but it's become one of my favorite parts of my week. While Sundays and mornings are not my favorite combination, Emma is energetic enough to make it so fun while getting in a good workout. I haven't had a bad class or a bad instructor and I can't recommend these spin classes enough!!

I struggle with going to the gym because I don't know what I'm going to do, and get super…read moreoverwhelmed with everyone there. I knew I needed someone to tell me what to do at a workout, or I won't have the motivation to show up at all. I was introduced to CycleBar and they offered a free class for first timers so I went with my friend! I was absolutely hooked! I think it's my 5th month now and after trying out several instructors, I found my personal favorites! I highly recommend Britt, Nicole, and Leah, and Ali! I love that every instructor has their own style and they are so encouraging in class. The space is always clean and they have free shoes to use! There's also a water bubbler, and towels for use at the studio. After taking classes at CycleBar, I tried other spin classes around Boston. They were fun but I love how CycleBar sends you your stats after every class, which most studios (if not all) don't. This motivates me to push harder and try to improve from my previous classes. Parking is also free (if parked under 3 hours) in the garage, which is a HUGE plus for me.

I was very excited to be at Lifetime. I was invited as a guest and walked in feeling motivated and…read morehappy to experience the gym. Unfortunately, that completely changed after taking a class with the instructor, Alexander Liviner. From the beginning, his attitude came across as arrogant and superior -- exactly the opposite of what I was hoping for. At one point, he made fun of me for being slow. It was completely unnecessary. If he was trying to be funny, it wasn't funny at all. It felt humiliating rather than motivating. I also got a little confused with the weights and accidentally grabbed the wrong one. Instead of guiding me or correcting me in a professional way, he made a facial expression that made me feel like I was stupid. A coach's role is to support and teach -- not to mock or belittle someone who is trying. It also felt like he clearly favored more advanced participants, giving them more attention while others were left feeling invisible. I left the class embarrassed, disappointed, and honestly regretting that I took it. It was a horrible experience. Lifetime should choose instructors who lead with encouragement and professionalism -- not arrogance or favoritism.

Lifetime at Medford is a very new and beautiful facility. The equipment is modern and everything…read morelooks high-end. However, I do think there is room for improvement when it comes to overall cleanliness and attention to detail. Unfortunately, my experience in a class with an instructor named Alexander was very disappointing. It was my first time taking that class, and it was completely full. I did not feel properly guided or supported as a beginner. It was very clear that he showed preference toward certain pretty women in the class, giving them most of his attention. At times, it felt unprofessional, as if he was more focused on flirting and showing off than actually instructing. That kind of behavior should stay outside of a professional fitness class setting. Because I did not receive proper corrections, I ended up with knee pain after the session from doing repeated squats incorrectly. As a first-timer, I expected more supervision and professionalism. Overall, the gym itself has great potential, but this experience left a very bad impression. I would not recommend taking his class.

I tried out OTF at the start of 2020(I know...) to introduce some cardio into my workout routine,…read morewhich was yoga or pilates. I liked it and was planning to take ~3 classes a week. Then, Covid happened. I think they did offer some workouts via the app, but running in place in my living room was not something I would have gotten psyched for, so I canceled my membership. Fast forward to 2021 and I was getting my only bathroom fixed and would be without a shower at home for 2-3 months. I called this OTF to see if their showers were open, and they were -- and they were offering a reduced-rate 3-month special offer to bring back old members. No-brainer! Over maybe 5 months, I: -started running (and once clocked a 7:27 mile which is WILD for someone who was winded walking that thing in elementary school) -learned to like lifting weights (and getting muscle definition) -dropped two pant sizes without trying This location is spacious, friendly, and welcoming. The classes (which are the same at all locations) are challenging but customizable. Their motto is "more life" and I do feel the workouts set you up to be healthy in the long term. We've had a lot of coach turnover but OTF Assembly Row always lands 2-3 really solid coaches. You'll end up taking with the same ones if you keep the same schedule week to week. You might even follow each other on instagram and get to know each other as real people outside the studio -- at just the right level, so you feel the relationship is professional but they care about you as people. Shout out to Em, Dan, Jenn, and Shannon, who are the top coaches here right now. And to Amanda, Jordan, Maddie, Brit, Ryan, Lauren, and probably a ton more who I'm forgetting, who also brought the motivation and made these workouts fun and rewarding. I go about 6 days/week (so I don't kill myself each day haha) and it's a huge stabilizing part of my routine.

We had such an amazing time at Orangetheory during our most recent posture screening event! The…read moreteam was so welcoming, and it was clear they care deeply about the well-being and health of their members. A great place to get in a great workout and be a part of an awesome community!

I've been a member here for almost three years. The gym is consistently clean, the coaches and the…read moreowner are always around and available to answer questions or help you better understand the equipment. TPS offers such a unique sense of community, it will become your favorite part of the day. Once a month, they host a training day highlight different lifts. This is such an incredible opportunity as you work very closely with the coaches to perfect every detail of your lift. The goal of this gym is to help you become the best and most knowledgeable version of yourself. I am so proud to be a member of this amazing establishment. I have grown so much confidence. Thanks guys!

Literally the place are so pack & small. Two workout they do bench and squat…read more It was packed with meatheads or lean dudes. Typical everyone seem they have their own station. Pretty much meathead on benches with talkative attitude and leans Guys/gals on squat for 30mins. I'm glad there are no deadlift or maybe I haven't seen one doing it. Seriously 250lbs dude bench 275lbs are not impressive or guys took 5mins on rest and bench some 245lbs with arch back bench press for 1-2reps was a joke. Or 140lbs dude bench 135lbs & took 5mins each rest. This was all happened at same time maybe faith bought them together. Skip this gym for your own gain. I gave two stars because of the easy sign up trial I'm glad it didn't cost me anything but make me missed out to bench with my friend for my 275lbs bench.

Love what you guys did with the place. Getting more equipment where it was much needed is a huge…read moreimprovement to the overall gym experience. No more waiting around for long periods for equipment to feee up. Excellent!

I've been a member at Planet Fitness for over a year, but after months of not visiting, I returned…read moreto a disappointing experience at the Chelsea on revere beach parkway branch. Unfortunately, the customer service has consistently been poor, particularly from two specific staff members, one of whom is the manager. While other staff members have been friendly and helpful, the overall atmosphere has not met my expectations. On my recent visit, I went into the locker room to store my belongings and prepare for my workout. To my dismay, the restrooms were in an unacceptable condition each stall was not only dirty but filled with toilet paper, feces, and urine. Given that the staff checks the bathrooms regularly, there is no reason for them to have been in such a state, especially when the manager was on shift. It's incredibly frustrating to pay a monthly fee for a gym where the basic standards of cleanliness and customer service are lacking, Not to mention it's either a machine is broken or the massage chairs are broken.The cleanliness of the facilities, especially the bathrooms, is a key part of what members expect when they sign up. I hope this issue is addressed, whether it involves new management or a complete review of operations at this location.

I spoke on the phone with the owner and asked her if I can try out a class, unfortunately she was…read morebooked for that week. I then called her twice more and left voicemails and she never has called me back and it's been two weeks. Not returning calls for anyone who wants to do services with you is not only a lack of professionalism but also no urge to flourish your business.

The original owner was much more professional. The new girls has a lot to learn still. Horrible…read moreattitude.I have never come across a so called "personal trainer" as arrogant as this girl. Always in a bad mood, very sarcastic. In her social media talks about self-esteem but her attitude and sarcasm with clients is disgusting. She should find a different job where she can be more happy. People pay at this gym for a service, they are not getting anything free! remember your clients put food on your table!

Great low key + good vibe facility…read more I've been climbing here for two months now. Ngan was my top rope instructor and she was excellent, very thorough and made me confident for my first couple weeks of climbing. I really enjoy the atmosphere, absolutely zero pretentiousness & a really welcoming place. Huge compared to a lot of the other gyms in Boston and a great value for the monthly membership.

We had a birthday party here for my 8-year old son and it was fantastic! The staff were all…read moreincredibly helpful and attentive. I highly recommend this place for older children to learn how to climb safely.

SCAM - DO NOT GO HERE !!!!…read more I've always been involved in fitness classes so I thought that coming here would be similar to every other experience I've had. WRONG. While I've done other classes, I've never tried barre before so I wanted to give it a shot with their free intro class to see if I would like it. The class was alright, but the manager of the studio along with 3 other employees all cornered me at the end of the class asking when I would start and continuously asking what my schedule is like. It was very uncomfortable and honestly they make it hard to even think about the classes clearly when they outnumber you like that. They told me that the second I leave the studio, there will be a $60 fee if I try to sign up for classes online and that giving a "free class" where you don't have to pay this ridiculous fee if you sign up right there is actually their "gift" to you. At the time, I agree to try a 4 class pack because I figured that the class was fine enough and worst case scenario, if I don't like it at the end of the 4 classes I don't have to continue. They rush in putting this payment through and ask for a code that is sent to your phone number. They also tell me that there is a 30 day cancellation policy, which is annoying in itself but that is the least of my concerns. What they DON'T tell you is that this code is meant for a contract that they sign for you and then don't tell you any terms of this "agreement." In this contract, they signed my name for me for a 3 month initial term that I did not ask for. After finding out their deceitful methods, I email them immediately to ask for a cancellation of this "membership" that I did not sign up for and ask for a refund as I will not be taking any of the classes anymore. They continuously fight me on it saying that I verbally agreed to it at a specific date and time and refuse to give me my money back with no real reasoning. I tried to just talk to them and simply cancel the classes because I don't support businesses that try to trick their clients, but of course they don't actually care.

I was looking for a studio that fit my busy work schedule & this was it! All instructors are…read morewonderful and challenge each individual in the room. I appreciate the modifications given during class. I signed up with pure barre during the free foundation class. I signed up for their discounted membership that is $159 for 3 months. The only thing is I wish the studio was cheaper but this is the average price for memberships in Assembly row and Boston area in general.