I move every year for work, have had over two dozen gym memberships across the country, and this…read moreplace is THE BEST OF THE BEST. The gym is spotless, looks great, the locker rooms are clean, there's a basketball court, smoothie bar, the price point is fantastic, parking is ample, and Lisa and Danielle are both incredibly nice. Each class is different each week so it's never boring, and every instructor seems intent on trying to help you achieve your goals. My only issue is that classes aren't sixty minutes, but instead forty-five. Otherwise, I wish I joined earlier, the place is amazing. Will miss it when I leave.

After finally giving into my fiance, I decided to join her one afternoon at "The Fort". Having 3…read moregym memberships already, I thought I had seen it all, from Planet Fitness to CrossFit. The Fort was an eye opener. Focused on group fitness, I've attended the yoga, TRX, bootcamp, and kickboxing classes. Every session is different, which keeps it from getting boring. Plus, the routines can be easily tailored to any experience level or ability. There is no sense of competition here. The entire vibe within the facility is extremely positive, and it shows through the passion of Lisa & Danielle as they lead the classes. It's great to see everyone supporting one another in this healthy environment. If you're an experienced fitness guru or a new to working out, The Fort will push you to new levels, leave you feeling great, and telling all your friends (while making new ones).

Clean, simple, supportive, with a great vibe. This used to be a franchise gym location but now it's…read moredifferent and better. The trainers create purposeful 30 min training plans for the group, switching things up daily to make it interesting and challenging. They are flexible with accommodations (shoulder for me). I've tried 3 of the specialty classes - motivating and fun! Yoga practice is exceptional - the sessions are excellent and thoughtful - my flexibility is up and my stress level is down. Nutrition program is relatively new and I haven't taken full advantage, but you can use as much or as little as you want; I take recipe ideas and short term challenges that help motivate me. I've recently become a fan of green drinks, which I would never have done on my own! Useful info on healthy lifestyle, graceful aging and life balance. My boundaries are respected, and the team is truly interested in us as individuals and in a whole person approach to wellness. Supportive and positive energy!

I have been going to the Focused Female for 3 months now. I cannot say enough about the education,…read morenutrition and full focus on your individual needs they provide. I have dropped one size and my cholesterol level dropped 70 points! I feel great, more energy and boosted self esteem. Terri and her team are amazing and they are always providing one on one attention and asking questions to learn about your individual needs. The 30 minute training sessions are always fun and never the same. I was one to get bored with a gym routine. The Focused Female provides many different classes with one on one training, so I am never bored with the same routine. This female caring environment came into my life just at the right time and I would never go back to a gym when they offer such a variety. Thank you Terri and your team for always caring. Bethany

I've been an Express Fitness member for over a decade. A previously great gym, I have grown…read morefrustrated with how the parent gym, Executive, seems eager to find ways to nickle and dime members, advertise disingenuously, and how staff attention has waned. Many gyms seem to have a cost model of a sign-up fee plus monthly charge. At New Year, to entice potential customers, the start-up fee is often waived. However, Express is the only gym I know which has started to carry this supplemental forward year after year. When is a $29.99/monthly fee really a $34.16 monthly fee? When they tack a hidden $50 "maintenance fee" onto your account at yearly renewal time. It's slimy fake advertising. If you have issues with credit card numbers getting stolen, Express will want to charge you for that, too. The second time my billing card was compromised and account number changed, Express issued a $35 charge for a bounced $24.99 charge (monthly fee at the time) against a closed card. This fee was $10 more than the actual charge that bounced! Do you want to use the top row lockers so you're not hunched over using the bottom row lockers? Express will want to charge you a rental fee for that, too. The parent gym, Executive, actually locks all the top row lockers so you're forced to use the bottom ones. "Hunch over for health?" In fairness, they're not yet all locked in Hooksett. A friend left Express in 2016 when they instituted the "maintenance fee" and speaks quite highly of his Planet Fitness membership at half the price. Staff there is always out and about cleaning up and organizing equipment, a refreshing change from the mess that sometimes greets late day visitors at Express. (Express also has at least one slob member who trims his beard and leaves the trimmings around the sink which may sit there for hours. This has gone on for years.) There are some pluses. There is new equipment starting in 2018. There is free childcare with ample toys. Care quality varies by employee, however: sometimes there is interactive child engagement, sometimes a student is busy doing homework while the TV provides entertainment. Regardless, I am very happy Express has a nut-free policy. If you care about building functional full-body strength and balance, doing things like barbell squats and dead-lifts are a key training component you can do at Express. Planet Fitness is all about machines so you'd miss those there. I used to love Express, now I sound like crotchety old man describing it. I still go because it's the closest place I can lift heavy weights once or twice a week. I try to work around the class schedule, since many group exercise instructors blast class music so it's louder than the ambient music in the rest of the gym. My "light" days are now at home with a doorway pull-up bar, Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, and an incline bench. A few small fixes, and some integrity in the billing office, would be all it would take to make Express great again.

A little more pricy per month than other gyms in the area, but express offers a large amount of…read moremachines that I hadn't found at other local gyms. Good classes such as yoga, Pilates, spin and strength and core are also included with cost of gym. Would recommend for residents of the Hooksett area.

My son wanted a 24-hour pass. Ryan was much more than helpful. He was receptive to what I was…read morelooking for, knew exactly what I need to do, guided me through downloading the app and steered me through all the choices. Now my son can go workout 24 hours a day, thanks to Ryan. If I have another son I will name him Ryan or at least his middle name will be that.

A bit long, but worth the read:…read more Great gym! Friendly staff, clean, spacious and tons of equipment other gyms do not have. I felt reassured right away that I was at the right place with the right people. The professional, thorough, comprehensive evaluation process at FitLab alleviated my initial fear of the unknown. On my very first day of training I met with Brandt, his positive, upbeat, non-judgmental demeanor quickly eased my feelings of apprehension and embarrassment. I received this evaluation with the InBody scale that delivers highly precise and ultra-accurate results. WOW, this InBody machine gives you so much information about what your body is actually composed of currently. This was an eye-opening experience for me by seeing these numbers and what I must work on. I was able to see where I need the most help and not just step on the scale to measure my weight. Then Brandt sat down, went over the results thoroughly, and explained everything to me in detail. Brandt developed a training program specifically to my goals. He made me believe I was not as bad off as I thought and I was very capable of achieving my health and fitness goals, which inspired me to want to come back and without hesitation I signed up for a year personal training. Brandt is always prompt to our sessions twice a week, is always prepared and does a great job of "mixing up" sessions. His background and excellent credentials instill confidence, and are evident when he explains the rationale, target, and proper form for every exercise. He is very diligent about ensuring proper technique for each element of our training sessions and I can feel the difference immediately. Most importantly, he challenges, encourages, and literally motivates me every single time we train. As a bonus, he also has a pleasant personality and enjoyable sense of humor and very attentive. Now that I have been training 2 days a week for the last few weeks, I can honestly say that Brandt has gone from making a good first impression to being one of my favorite people, and has proven himself a trustworthy, reliable, truly Top-Notch trainer. I enthusiastically endorse his talents and the benefits he has brought to FitLab and his future clients. I have DEFINITELY spread the word!

The manager there Nick is a ballroom bouncer, not a manager. I went there to try to cancel my…read moremembership and they gave me a very difficult time. Try canceling your membership with any Planet Fitness see how they respond. Nick is a goon and he has no business being a Manager a bounce a yes, but a Manager NOI strongly recommend not using this facility or any Planet Fitness because of their customer service which does not exist. It's easier to reach the president of the United States than a service representative. if I could give them a -0 I would stay far away from this place.

No heat in locker rooms and shower heat not set/ extremely cold shower…read more I understand no heat in bathrooms and all locker rooms but a cold shower on top of no heat in locker rooms earns you a bad review / I'll be in today in person again

I live over 800 miles away and they won't let me cancel unless I come in in person. Been a member…read morefor years. They intentionally make things difficult to continue taking your money every month.

It's a chill gym. Everyone is friendly and it's clean…read more I have no qualms about this place. I guess it could be bigger though