Small gym with great staff! Separate woman's area, which I appreciate. Up to date equipment. Very…read moreclean

Absolutely love my gym! The location is perfect for me. Not only am i around the corner from home…read morebut I also call this my second home and can literally stay here for hours! This gym includes a huge variety of workout machines and equipment and even has a separate lady's fitness room which is one of the main reasons why I go. Not only does this gym have the work out areas, it also includes 3 stand up and 1 lay down tanning beds for an all year long tan. Another great reason I can live here is they have food! Body building food that is! Lol..Set up with a protein bar, there's options for shakes, bars and drinks galore. Last but not least, after I lift my weights, I like to relax my muscles before I head home and how I do that is with the sauna in the women's locker room. The heat allows me to sweat out all my toxins and its my favorite way to end a workout. The gym also has showers, bathrooms, lockers, body scales and magazines just to add in the little extras to what makes this gym complete.

I like this gym. It's very clean- cleaner than most other gyms I've been to. It can get pretty…read morecrowded and depending on what time you go, the parking lot gets very full. There is a large studio for group fitness classes and a smaller studio for their "Edge Strong" classes- which are taught by the personal trainers. They also have a spin studio. Amenities include showers, sauna, tanning, chair massage and hydromassage. The free weight section is a decent size- they have at least 6 squat racks and a bunch of benches. They have a good selection of strength training equipment. There is a private cage personal training area for trainers & PT clients, multiple cardio areas (10 brand new stair masters), a turf training area, cable machines, plate loaded machines, a private area upstairs (which is basically a mini version of the rest of the gym, which has its own free weights with benches, cardio, strength / functional training area, turf etc),) They also have the Edge Cinema- which feels like a real movie theatre in there! They play great movies and you can check l out the monthly schedule online- it is also posted outside of the cinema. They have cardio equipment in there- treadmills, ellipticals, arc trainers and stationary bikes. You can order shakes at their shake bar with made-to-order protein shakes that are delicious. They also sell supplements and they also have a bunch of refrigerators filled with all sorts of beverages (energy drinks, protein shakes, water, etc) and protein bars. They have an area for kids. You can pay a drop in rate (I believe $10/visit) or you can pay a monthly membership for "unlimited" access. My kids have been going there since it reopened after COVID in 2021. The Edge Kids hours are pretty limited (Mornings: Sunday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am & Saturday 8:30am-12pm; Evenings: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-7:30pm) but it's nice to have the option to be able to bring them and get my own workout in.

This is by far my favorite gym in the area. They have so many options to use. I mainly use the free…read moreweights and the machines, but they have a massive area for cardio and stretching too. They regularly have free pre workouts to try or other options they set up for members. Everyone here is so nice and the trainers are very friendly and helpful. Also they have a kids area where you can drop off your kid while you workout! My daughter loves the Edge Kids area!

I love it. Monday through Thursday they are open 24/7. Friday until 9 but weekends are shortened,…read morewhich i would like them to open earlier on. Lots of equipment. Nice staff.

Been coming to this gym before it was planet fitness . Before Covid ladies bathroom was clean…read moredaily. It's like they let go of their cleaning person . They might have new walls, but the place has not been cleaned for weeks. Looks like I need to find a new gym. Very disappointed. The old floor mat was much (better) . Now, when you're working out, you have someone three steps away from you.

Just a wonderful experience here. Great gym. Lots of options. Super clean. Basketball court was…read morefabulous. Very friendly staff.

Their web site advertises that they have an Olympic size pool. They do not. An Olympic sized pool…read moreis 50 meters long. The Georgia Fitness pool is 25 meters long. I called and asked how long their pool was after explaining this and the sales guy, Jake, said he didn't know how long their pool was but that if the web site says it's an Olympic pool, it must be right.

Very disappointed in the children swimming lessons. Classes were very chaotic and disorganized…read moreespecially when the head instructor Mr.C wasn't there. Young helper maybe highschool aged was letting my child struggle and her face repeatedly falling under the water to the extent she started choking while he was directly next to her because he wasn't paying attention. Same instructor laughed at my child after she went under the water and couldn't help herself back up and was very scared. She was crying and he wasn't laughing. He seemed new and had little idea what he was doing. My child did 3 sessions and made absolutely no improvement after the 1st session. They split the classes in a very weird way some kids were receiving a nearly private or very small group lessons due to skill and kept kids with the beginners even though they were in sessions prior so therefore never progressed. Very confusing. You can pay slightly more at another place if not the same amount for much better lessons and more attentive instructors.

They have done little to nothing over the years to make improvements. They claim a heated pool, but…read moreI'm guessing to save money it's not set to what they say the temperature is. the facility is run down, this used to be a quality gym but it's pathetic. I canceled my membership in February so they charged me for March as well as the yearly fee. I asked for corporate number and was told no, they only can have a GM speak with me. Absolutely unacceptable. will be sharing with every social media platform and more. save your money go to a $10 a month, or if in Bristol the one on West Street is great. never had issues with billing, place was clean and staff always willing to help. this gym reach its prime in early 2000 there is literlaly nothing about it that makes me feel this is a quality establishment...to top it off they screwed me on my last bill. it's a joke.

The Fitness Center for women is local, small gym that's currently moving to a new location…read more Generally, the staff is very pleasant and polite, and they help you with everything, take free measurements for you and all. The trainers are VERY nice and polite. The owner, however, is anything but. I signed up twice --- the first time before I had gone to college, and had enough free time to commit to a schedule. It worked out fine until I had to cancel due to financial problems (I enrolled in college and could no longer afford to be in college and to afford the $41.48 membership fee, so I had to cancel.) I did this legitimately, by paying the $99 cancellation fee after about 5-6 months. After that, since I was in college, I did not attend the gym for about 2-3 years, until this summer when I had about 3 months to sign up again, this May (my new contract actually began 5/29/13). So, I thought fine, I can afford this until I get a stable income after graduating college (I am graduating this year.) However, as the months passed on, I noticed another charge on my bank account for $46.59 in ADDITION to the $41.48 which was already taken out. I was fully aware of the yearly $25.00 fee, which had already came out, but this was something else. This extra charge was explained to me (much later, I might add) and the staff of the bank as an "insufficient funds" charge. The $20 "insufficient funds charge" + $41.48 - $46. I called the gym the very day I noticed the charge, and immediately asked to speak to the owner, however she was on vacation at the moment and they said I needed to wait for a week until she got back. This was not acceptable due to the fact I had missing funds in my account at the moment, and I could not wait for the owner to sort it out with me. I am a college student and need EVERY cent in my account, and I do not account for such errors like "double billing" and other things that would cause my account to go into the negative. I had to call my bank and file a chargeback for the extra amount of the $46. Bank of America explained this charge as a merchant error, and the bank refunded me the amount. The gym owner very rudely stated when she called today, that she disputed the charge against her company, because it was "not her error" and said that the bank is going to retract the refunded amount from my bank. The owner, Kristie, was VERY rude and didn't seem to be very understanding of the problem. She insisted that she "did nothing wrong", and when I mentioned i'd like to cancel out of pure frustration and because I was moving out of town soon (and would be signing up with a much cheaper gym) in addition to all the trouble this has caused me with the bank (with overdraft fees and calling both the bank AND the gym to

I joined the Fitness Center For Women last June after having an annual physical that left me…read morefeeling very upset about my physical condition and weight. The nurse practitioner recommended it to me, and I have no regrets at all about joining -- it has been a wonderful experience. When you start, they evaluate your fitness level, and design a workout for you, also spending an hour of time with you making sure you know how to set up the machines and how to do each exercise without hurting yourself. I worked out on my own mostly over the summer and also tried the hula hoop class with Tanya. Not only is it a very fun class -- it is a good workout that raises your heart rate and makes you sweat. This Fall, I joined the Diva Boot Camp. I am far from a Diva, but I have found a great group of women who support each other with making it through some tough workouts and do so consistently. Kristie, the gym owner, leads the camp, and she keeps the workouts varied and interesting. She is encouraging and tough all at the same time. I was new to the area, and this has really made me feel like I have a community of people who are becoming friends and who are striving together to meet their goals. Next June, when I go back for my annual physical, I suspect it will be a very different experience. For anyone who has not tried an "all women's gym" and is curious -- I highly recommend it. It just takes the edge off and let's you focus on your workouts and not worry about whether you look presentable. There is not a lot of vanity -- it's a place where women can work out and feel at ease whatever your size or fitness level. Go for it -- you have nothing to lose (except a few pounds) ; )

Visited this Big Sky location to check out their pool. The indoor pool is 5 lanes, 4ft deep, and 25…read moremeters long. There isn't a reservation system at all and no lifeguard on duty which makes everything very confusing. Thankfully I arrived as a swim lesson was ending so I was able to stay in that lane until the next lesson. The water was extremely cloudy and I'm not sure if it's because it was a low lit area but it was tough to see under with my goggles. The locker room is really nice and spacious. Since I'm shopping around for a gym with a pool, options are limited but I don't see myself returning for this indoor pool. I'd love to try the outdoor pool.

### THINK TWICE BEFORE JOINING BIG SKY FARMINGTON…read more **Potential members--please read this before signing a membership agreement with Big Sky Farmington.** My daughter joined Big Sky Farmington **while she was still a minor and in high school**. A few months later, she needed to cancel because she is going away to college out of state. When she contacted the gym to cancel, instead of making the process straightforward, we were told there was a **one-year contract** and that she needed to jump through a series of hoops to prove that she was moving. That raises a very basic question: **How does Big Sky believe it can enforce a one-year contractual obligation against someone who was a minor when the membership agreement was entered into?** I'm not a lawyer, so I'm not going to make a definitive legal conclusion about the enforceability of the contract. But the fact that **the member was a minor when the agreement was entered into** is a significant issue that I believe deserves an answer--not simply a reference to the fine print. And the cancellation experience gets even more concerning. We provided documentation showing that she has been admitted to college out of state. Apparently, that isn't enough. Under Big Sky's stated "moving" cancellation policy, they are demanding things such as a new lease, utility bill, driver's license, pay stub, insurance document, bank statement, credit-card statement, etc. For students, they specifically demand **both a class schedule AND a tuition receipt**. They also say they require **25 days' written notice** and that payments will continue until they receive what they consider "sufficient proof" of the move. Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection has also specifically warned consumers about health-club cancellation problems and says that when a member cancels, the health club must provide written confirmation of the cancellation and its effective date within 10 days. https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2026-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-highlights-new-click-to-cancel-consumer-protections So here is my question to Big Sky: **Why is a former high-school student, who was a minor when this membership was entered into and who is now leaving Connecticut for college, being subjected to this level of resistance simply to cancel a gym membership?** This isn't about trying to get something for free. It's about **basic fairness and transparency**. **My experience has made me seriously question whether Big Sky Farmington is the right place for families, students, or anyone who values straightforward cancellation policies and customer service.**

Wonderful coaches and staff , class sizes are not huge so the trainers can make sure your workout…read moreexperience is top notch. I've been here a few months now and I love it. There are people of all skill levels who workout here and every single one is just as encouraging and supportive as the other. If your on the fence about trying CrossFit give this place a shot and you won't be disappointed!

Bell City CrossFit is not only an amazing "gym" its actually a community! Anytime you need…read moremodifications or have any specific needs tailored uniquely to your health, body composition, age, endurance level, or anything at all, trust me they have it! All the coaches are friendly, knowlegeable, honest approachable and they are great listeners and want to see you succeed! Give it a try, you will not be disappointed as a mother of 3, a nurse, a student and wife I am super busy, but they have a very flexible group schedule where you can get your fitness in!

The staff are kind, personable, knowledgeable, and responsive to members' inquiries and requests…read more Their Yoga programs run a gamut of time schedules and target populations. My wife and I participate in "Healthy Bones Yoga", with excellent practice teachers, and the team responded to our request to offer a class in the Cheshire location. Much more to come, as the Cheshire Y renovates and relocated to the former St. Thomas Becket Church facility. Herb

This YMCA is huge. No matter where you go it is immaculate. At the entrance they have a nice area…read moreto grab a cup of coffee, sit down and relax,read a newspaper, watch one of two tv's, or for socializing.They have a swimming pool with six lanes for swimming laps. You can easily have two people swimming laps in each lane.12 people at once. They have a ton of exercise equipment, so I never find myself waiting to use a machine. When I find myself comparing the Y to most gyms, they all have free weights, exercise machines, and wellness classes. But the Y has swimming, a basketball court with six hoops, a sauna, pickleball, and racquetball that most gyms do not have.Also the Y is better suited if you have a family. They have family swim time, children swim lessons, and children programs.They have a large parking lot with off street parking. I find the staff the be friendly, and very helpful without having to ask.

Great school!!! Great place to learn self - defense . Sensei's are knowledgeable, kind , and make…read moreyou want to work hard to be the best you can be.

I began martial arts classes with Sensei Varasconi simply for self defense. I was a social worker…read morethat had to visit clients in some of Connecticut's most dangerous neighborhoods. What began as a desire to basically be prepared to defend myself turned into a passion. Sensei Tom and Sensei Bob Varasconi are Grand Masters (10th degree black belts) who have more than 35 years of Martial Arts experience. They are both former top ranked fighters, former elite athletes in other sports in addition to martial arts, and certified personal trainers. They combine all of these aspects to provide an incredible training in their style of Hamzys Ketsu-Ka Karate. Their classes incorporate endurance training, cross fit type conditioning, all while providing you with the best combination of martial arts technique and skill for practical self defense. Their dojo has a welcoming atmosphere encouraging students of all skill levels and ages. My quest for learning basic self defense grew into a journey to achieve my black belt, and now it has evolved to continue on the the achieving my Master level rank. I have grown in terms of physical ability and mental ability as well. There is no high pressure approach to joining. You pay a low monthly fee (no contracts!) and can attend as many classes as you would like each week. If you want to learn the best of martial arts from 2 of the best instructors then I highly recommend checking out their school!