A couple of years ago, while working in the area, my manager talked to me about spinning; he was a…read morefan and having spoken to him about my fitness goals, he thought that it would be a good idea. I accepted and off we went to Gstarfit. It was only a short ride from the office an after parking, we walked in and I got to meet the owner/founder Gregg. Gregg is unlike anyone I've met in the fitness profession. He comes off as a hard ass but is, in fact just intense. And nice. After a short chat with him about his gym and how they operate, I could immediately tell that he knew his stuff and had quite a bit of experience in the field. He essentially created Gstarfit around his stylish vision of what a gym should and could be like. Gone are the neon-lit, depression concrete walls that you find everyone and instead you'll find a lot of wood in the decor, some mirrors and some pretty stylish furniture. It gives the whole place a very original look unlike anything I've seen in gyms. And while the place isn't huge, it definitely does the job. It has multiple room including one that is dedicated to spinning and which features about twenty or so bikes. Decor aside, the gym itself is clean and there's all kinds of equipment available for anyone looking to do either cardio or lifting. Pretty standard and nothing out of the ordinary there. They also offer classes, anywhere from 1 to 6. It varies depending on the day of the week and the schedule is quite inconsistant. They only offer one class on Tuesdays somehow, but six on Mondays? Must be a staffing thing. Speaking of which, they have trainers available for private instructing if necessary. Last but not least is their rates, which vary from $50 (students) to $150 per month for the a-list tier which gives you the right to reserve a bike for spin class. While more expensive than your average gym... well... this isn't your average gym. It is a lot more intimate and they give you a lot more personal attention there. I would have totally remained as a member there had I not changed jobs - honestly, if you can afford it, you should definitely check it out, especially if you work or live in the area, or happen to drive on 95/128 near Dedham/Needham/Waltham/Newton.

As an independent contractor, I couldn't be happier!!! Gregg opened his studio doors to me when I…read morewasn't sure what to do after closing my own space on Needham Street. I feel completely at home at GstarFit gym, and the comradrie amongst the other elite trainers is amazing! Thank you so much for having me as a guest member Gregg you are the best!

B5 Personal Training is great. I've trained clients out of several different gyms in my fitness…read morecareer, but B5 is different. It's the just the right size for a friendly upbeat atmosphere that you don't find in the big box gyms. That's what makes it special. All of the clients and the trainers lover being here. There's no drama and no nonsense. Just great people helping other people be their best. This intangible has boosted my bottom line, because my retention rates are more solid than ever.

I've been going to B5 for 2 years and training with Broc for that time and have been so happy with…read morethe results! He keeps me motivated and works with me on personalized goals and training plans to meet them. The gym itself is well equipped, clean, spacious, and accessible. But, my favorite thing about the gym is the culture. The community there with the other trainers and clients becomes so welcoming and familiar that I actually look forward to working out! Go figure! Lastly, when they say "personal training," they mean it. Broc really cares about my success - checking in on me between sessions and celebrating when I hit milestones. Being someone who is not a natural athlete, it's made me push further than I thought I could!

I have been working with Eric at PEX for over five years. I've become stronger, leaner and…read moreincreased percentage muscle mass significantly overtime.. Eric understands training, nutrition, ideal body composition, and balances this with my own personal goals. His physiotherapy background also makes him an excellent trainer to work with me each passing year.

Having worked with Eric for 5 years, including through hip replacement surgery, I cannot imagine a…read morebetter trainer. He always brings his "A" game and helps me push through a workout that leaves me feeling better leaving than when I arrived at Pex.

Fantastic coaching and a welcoming community! Pricing is competitive as well. Can't recommend…read morehighly enough!

I cannot say enough good things about this gym, and the community Kerrie and Steve have created!!…read moreThe coaches and clients equally motivate me to show up and move, even those days when I really don't want to workout. The coaches are knowledgeable, and the workouts are different every class - which makes it fun to learn new things. But I think what I like the most is how every movement you learn is functional! The coaches break down each movement for you to understand the HOW and WHY.

If you want good results for your child, then this is the right place for you. Julia is a very…read moreprofessional trainer, who loves what she does and her children. My daughter has developed good physical characteristics, a sense of music, harmony and grace. She also learned to set goals and achieve them. Very high level trainers who have achieved great results themselves and can teach this to our children and proof of this medal for our children. At the competitions, girls from our gym take all the top places. I highly recommend this room. Also now, in the current situation, trainers pay great attention to safe training, and for those who are afraid of the virus there is a zoom training. And there are many activities in the hall for the entertainment of children.

My daughter has been to other gyms in the area and this one is by far the best. The coaches are…read morevery professional and understand how to motivate the girls to be the best that they can be . The environment in the gym is very positive and the girls do a great job supporting each other . The coaches have gone above and beyond to create a safe environment for the girls to practice even during this pandemic. They are open for in person training as well as via zoom.

I was told that I was "not a gym person"- well turns out Koko club is just the kind of gym that I…read moreneeded to change that thought! Coaching to get started! Easy to use! Flexible hours! I appreciate how the preplanned and digital workouts take all the guess work and so many excuses out of my workouts. I just show up and do what the program says. It's like having a personal trainer and I am continually surprised at what I can do! I love that I am becoming a "koko gym person" and have begun my journey to a stronger healthier me!

Member since May 2016, too lazy to do the math at this point. Not nearly as long as Bruce though…read moreand the other "Koko Millionaires"! Another update (#4!) is in order, on changes from 1/1/2017. You can bore yourself with the details of the other reviews below from the beginning. - Rejoice! They added more stools and step ladders for shorties like me. - More strength training machines: now 7 total! - Still the same # of cardio machines (again tricky for the transition if you want to do the full circuit and it's a full house, but this isn't where the real "value" your gym membership fee goes anyway) - All treadmills have upgraded to the smart screen. - There are some hardware issues though with heavy volume usage (regular wear and tear). The first elliptical metal button under the rubber is partially exposed for "reset" so I usually try to avoid that one... - Many more "add-on" offerings (free and additional cost), "Monthly Finishers", Challenges, Local Business Partnerships, Products (MyZone & Protein supplements), Running Clinics, Holiday Hold 'Em Accountability Group (member suggestion) etc... - They are fairly flexible and open to helping the members. For Black Friday they ran a special called "Orange Friday" where you can purchase 12 months of gym membership for an upfront fee equal to 10 months at once (variable based on when you joined and initial rate). So for me it would have been $990 and save $198. There were some technical glitches with the sign up form so I missed out 2x when it was fixed. However, the owner, Paul reached out to me directly and still honored the promotion even though it meant having to extend it to more than just the usual first 10 members! All of my friends still balk at the monthly fee when I tell them the lack of other amenities (shower, pool, group fitness classes included with cost these are an extra $12+ per session depending on what). To be honest it's not very clear which classes are free, free with donation or cost an amount in the emails so I've never done any of the group fitness ones yet. I suppose value is subjective. It has changed my perspective that exercise is one of the most miserable activities to incorporating it as an essential part of my routine. I'll be honest I don't think I've ever bought in "mentally" to commit to seriously changing my lifestyle (diet choices long term) in tandem with the physical exercise. So I'm sure that is detracting from my total body transformation. I don't want to make "excuses"; but I've also had some personal health issues dealing with pancreatitis and graves disease resulting in 2 medical leaves ($10/month fee rather than full price to keep your online account active) for a few months and now most recently hypothyroid. When I came back the second time, there were some fumbles in terms of communication with the gym billing and system administrator forgetting manually release the "hold" on my account. I was extremely peeved that it seemingly uploaded my data, but none of it was showing up on my online account. Even though my credit card was charged and the transaction cleared WEEKS ago. So it was like I was doing the same exercise repeatedly 3x! I followed up several times via email and eventually had to resort to calling the gym to have them make some other calls to the back office before it was resolved. Anyway, aside from that major annoyance, it has been mostly smooth sailing. You can see that my progress is NOT linear and it's unique for each member. There were a few instances where I had to seemingly (re)start from square one, but hey I still keep coming back. Halfway to blue lanyard and 37% to becoming a Koko millionaire...!

I am currently 8.5 months pregnant and I have been doing personal training sessions with Linda…read more4x/per month since January (before I was pregnant and throughout my pregnancy) and I love her! She customizes each session based on your personal goals, body stability, intensity preference and any target areas you are working on. Linda also pays close attention to how your body responds to certain exercises and she will custom the flow of the workout on the spot. She is also big on ensuring that tightness throughout the body is addressed for better all-around function and modality through assisted stretching - which feels amazing and makes a big difference! In the almost 12 months we've been working together, we'd never done the same workout routine twice which I love. She has also done a phenomenal job tailoring my workouts throughout my pregnancy to keep me strong and in great shape with moderate intensity and safe modifications. I would highly recommend Linda as your personal trainer before pregnancy, during pregnancy or post-pregnancy. She is incredible at what she does and again, will personalize a program just for you!

There really isn't anything about Linda's work that I don't like. Not only does she push you in a…read morehealthy and engaging way but she makes you feel special when working with her. She listens and is compassionate and an advocate for self care. She's always honest and straight to the point while being able to effectively give credit where credit is due. If you are looking for someone to push you to your limit while engaging with you in a compassionate helpful way then LINDA is where its at! She's knowledgeable and perhaps more importantly is when working with Linda YOU WILL FEEL AND SEE RESULTS!

EMPWR has the most welcoming community, the gym is clean and is never crowded. The personal…read moretrainers are knowledgable and encouraging

From the owner: EMPWR Fitness is a private appointment only fitness and wellness studio. We offer personal training…read moreand small group classes for all ages, as well as physical therapy. EMPWR is home to fitness and wellness entrepreneurs who are independent business owners. EMPWR offers rental space to fitness and wellness professionals who run their own businesses.