50/50 and Energia were great! A found it a little strange the gym was divided between two location…read morebut nonetheless the spaces were clean and well-equipped. All the trainers and owners were really friendly (most of them knew me by name) which was surprising and a great atmosphere to be in. I tried several classes as well as participated in personal training for a couple months before I moved back to Boston. The classes were challenging and they definitely accommodated all types of fitness levels especially the spin classes. Kickboxing wasn't my favorite but that probably because I'm coordination-challenged. The other people in class were nice and overall it was just a great atmosphere to work out in, and the instructors were incredibly motivating - cheering on individuals as they work harder. Your hard work won't go unnoticed. The personal trainer that I got to work with was Jamie who was chosen because his schedule worked nicely with mine. Jamie is an outstanding trainer and overall amazing person to spend time with. I had so much fun training with Jamie, he was funny, optimistic, smart, and he definitely challenged me every time I came in. Additionally, he was super accommodating to my changing schedule, and personal needs from a trainer. Even when I wasn't in the mood to work out or was having an awful day/week - training with Jamie always helped to turn things around. And beyond the gym and my physical well being, this guy helped me a lot mentally and with situations that had nothing to do with my body. I really can't say enough good things about this guy. I feel blessed that I got the opportunity to meet such a great guy and sorry that I had to leave Western Mass.

Their friendly staff, clean and inviting facilities, and interesting classes finally inspired my…read morebutt to get in shape. Once you start coming here, you won't stop. Katie's spin classes are a MUST.

Fitness Fusion offers a 7 day FREE trial, and it is exactly that. Free, no strings attached way to…read moresee if you like what they offer. None of this sign up and your first week is free bull, just sign the waiver and start your trial. This is the best of both worlds in that it is NOT a single class run by an "instructor". With everyone doing the same thing for an hour. It is a circuits based workout that rotates through a 3 day schedule with 3 different full body workouts. The next month all the circuits change up again and the rotation continues. No way to plateau or get bored in this scheme. It is fun, challenging and truly works your whole body. Time flies by. The staff are all certified trainers and not just fitness enthusiasts. They are monitoring and course correcting all the participants to be sure everyone is getting focus on doing the exercise properly. For me it's like having a personal trainer but within a group environment. I was spotted doing something wrong and it was very quickly (like within the first 30s) noticed and of course I got more out of the exercise because of it. Strength, Cardio and Core are in every workout. Don't worry about the intensity, they have that covered too. The small group workout is easy on the joints, and the intensity is up to you. The large group workout is by design a tougher and higher impact workout so you get to choose. They call you by name when you come in and greet you in a welcoming way. As a newbie I was looked after and everyone asked how my workout went at the end. Very engaged staff. If you have been putting off signing up for a way to get fit and healthy, try the 7 day free trial and you'll probably love it. I did and plan to sign up for real.

This place is awful. Was going to get a membership and while visiting I watched the owner tell…read moresomeone their membership was revoked because some other guy who goes there doesnt like her!?..what??..she was devastated and embarrassed and I couldnt believe I saw that happen from a business owner!..who runs a business that way??..very unprofessional and would never give them my busines!!

This facility is very clean with a wonderful staff. And very knowledgeable. Just wish the parking…read morelot was easier to access. There's plenty of street parking though.

This is truly a great gym , it's clean , it is spacious, the staff are professional and helpful!!…read moreThe customers are all shapes and sizes and everyone is respectful and friendly. I love the sauna . They also have a huge open room for interactive videos that you can pick to work on what ever part of your body that needs toning ! The manager I must say is the best that they have ever had , extremely approachable and is always cleaning . I have belong to three others and I must say this is the best gym in the valley.it is also open 24:7 so no matter what hours you work you have full access.

I've been working out with Sean for about two years and I couldn't be happier with the results…read more I've had trainers in the past who wouldn't listen and just had me do what they wanted to do with little to no results. Sean listens, he targets what I want and my results have far surpassed my expectations. He'll push you to reach your goals and be your best. Not only is he an amazing trainer, he's got a great wit and some good jokes. A genuinely nice person and great at what he does. I 100% recommend if you're looking to work with an amazing trainer

My wife saw an ad in a local newspaper back in August  of 2016 for Mt View Strength.  She mentioned…read moreto me that this sounded like something that we should try.  I dragged my feet for some time wondering if this is something I would be able to commit to.  Both of us are in our 50s....myself a smoker (Exercise..What) so we thought it was time to do something more than what were doing to be healthy. We met with Sean at Mt View for an initial assessment and we signed on.  We decided to do it...a minimum of a 3 month commitment. He wanted to know what we wanted to achieve individually.  My wife was looking to lose weight, myself tone up.  At the time I had some very painful shoulder pain and he was quite concerned about that. We began our training and Sean specifically designed a program to help strengthen my shoulder to help ease my pain and balanced the exercises to include the goals my wife was looking for.  My three boys thought up front that "Dad" would perhaps last a couple of sessions.  Well I must say we are moving onto our 3rd three month session this month.  I proved my children wrong!!! Sean was able promote the proper exercises to strengthen my body where I no longer have shoulder pain at all.  With Sean's direction, my wife was able to introduce the proper diet and she has lost over 10 lbs.  My own desire to tone up has worked completely and I am so happy with these results.  The inches are falling off of our body!! Is it easy?  NO   Is it worth it?  YES Sean will personally put together a program that will fit what you want, but you need to be on board with it.  The results are there. He is a true professional. Thank you Sean it's been a great experience and something I never thought I would have gone this long for.  We're addicted! Bruce Piquette

Open 24 hours. This alone is a game-changer. Early morning before work? Late night after the kids…read moreare down? Grit doesn't close on you. Your schedule is YOUR schedule. And Ludlow -- honestly, we're lucky. A gym of this quality, this close to home? People drive past two other gyms to come here, and they'll tell you exactly why!

Being a really aggressive, type A personality, I have felt the urge to maul someone at least once a…read moreday since I was 4. Since middle school until the end of college I tried lifting weights, running competitively, dancing, cycling, hiking, every kind of yoga available in the valley (and that's a lot of yoga!), and a myriad of other group exercise classes including spinning, boot camps, kickboxing, step aerobics, and interval training, (sometimes attending 2-3 different classes per day), in attempt to take my edge off and feel normal. The result was: I got in moderately good shape, had a nice toned, lean body, learned about a lot of different facilities in the area, and even learned new moves and techniques that served me well, and still do from time to time. However, I was never able to use any of these outlets to push myself to the extent that I wanted to. I often became bored, and uninterested. I would leave my workouts feeling winded and sweaty, but unfulfilled, irritated, and still bubbling over with a fiery type of energy that made me want to crawl out of my skin. I would spend the rest of the day picking fights with everyone around me, and sometimes even throwing inanimate objects around my house. It wasn't until I joined PVCF, and started attending at least 3-4 workouts a week that this behaviour subsided. Now, not only are there less broken things, and cops showing up at my house, but I am stronger, leaner, and more nimble than I have ever been. I am learning new things, and improving a little more each day. Just yesterday, I was finally able to coordinate my feet well enough to climb a rope. A few weeks before that, something else clicked, and I got a little better at double-unders. For most, attending first WODs at PVCF is a new social situation where you don't know anyone, most of the moves and techniques are completely new to you, very challenging, and you have to perform in front of a room of beautiful, healthy strangers. Fortunately, self-confidence and humility you didn't even know you had will emerge from this experience, and make you a better person. Additionally, having to say "hi" to people you don't know on a daily basis, and learning their names will expand your social skills and community network. Learning where all of the equipment is, how to use it, how to efficiently set it up, and put it back will increase your assertiveness (as you have to ask those around you for tips and info, etc.) Going through the sometimes painstaking process of learning your numbers (the amount of weight you're lifting) keeping track of all of this and writing it down, knowing your reps, is all part of an empowering self indulgent experience that will be unlike any other part of your life. This is where you gain drive, motivation, and competitiveness that you might not have found within yourself before. As you can see, it's really a holistic fitness experience that rivals any other I've experienced here in the five college area. Not to mention there's convenient parking, gorgeous bathrooms and showers, plenty of equipment, room to put your stuff, and access to nutritional support. The management is constantly tailoring the schedule to fit members needs, and rearranging things to improve the space. Also, there are crazy stereotypes running around out there that crossfitters and crossfit trainers are just a bunch of jocks who think that crossfit is the be all end all of the world. This isn't true. Crossfitters are a diverse group of people including kids, tweens, artists, veterans, first responders, colleges students, and people of all shapes and sizes, and all fitness levels. If you are looking for a gym, definitely give it a try before automatically going up the street to BigBox Globo-Fitness, and bring a friend!

Pioneer Valley Crossfit is hands down the best gym I've ever worked out at. It my nine months at…read morePVCF I've added 220 lbs to my deadlift, 55 lbs to my squat, learned a number of new skills (olympic lifts, ring work), and can still run a mile in under seven minutes. Crossfit is many things. It's technical definition is "constantly varied, if not randomized, functional movements performed at high intensity." When I'm asked what crossfit is, I usually tell people it's a mixture of sprint work, gymnastics, and weightlifting. More than that though, it's a community. It's a group of people who are consciously saying no to plodding away on a treadmill at some globo-gym, never seeing the results they so desire. It's about finding within yourself the ability to do hard things and to relish in overcoming obstacles. It's a great gym, full of good, motivated, and supportive people.

Recently, I was in Western Mass visiting my parents and what a cute location! I started Pure Barre…read morein Boston about a year ago and it has changed my life. I have never felt more in tune with my body and confident with myself. From a classic to an Empower or Reform class, I am challenged every single day and I appreciate that each studio changes their routine frequently. This location is extra cute because you can early tell there is a sense of community. The instructor announced that there would be a book club held next week and there were even Polaroid photos of members that finished recent challenges. I have nothing but good things to say about Pure Barre. It's home!

I cannot speak highly enough about this place! From the exercise itself, to the customer service,…read moreto the location, it's all wonderful! I started doing barre last year, and this was my first experience with it. I have a pre-existing knee injury that severely limits my ability to do any interesting workouts. I found barre and I was sold. It exhausted me, it was rewarding, and I seriously got so much stronger so quickly! It is an amazing experience. The teachers are motivating, the classes are inclusive of all body types and abilities, and everyone is kind. The goal is to get stronger - not hotter, skinnier, etc., which I really, really appreciate. The customer service is also fantastic! I have had some issues with my knee and as such have had to stop going recently. The customer service team worked with me to pause my account indefinitely so that by the time I come back, I won't be paying any additional fees or increased payments. They respond promptly to concerns, and are always apologetic if something goes wrong. I've never been worried about feeling heard with them. The location itself is very convenient, and has great hours. They have classes ranging from 6am to the evening, which I really appreciate! It's such a cute place, and is always sparkling clean. I would highly recommend checking this place out!

Fitness Together is great! Since the sessions are always one-on-one, there is never a crowd, and…read moreyou get custom workouts tailored to your individual needs. The staff at Fitness Together are professional, supportive, and always positive. They keep things fresh by showing me new ways to work out and always take time to avoid injury by making sure I'm fully stretched before and after each session and by paying close attention to my technique. After a few months with Fitness Together, I'm already feeling much stronger and seeing the results!

I must say that at first I was a little skeptical of this whole FT thing but I am now a believer. I…read morehave been seeing Brandon and the crew at FT in Northampton for over 2 years and am extremely happy with the results. They always combine new methods to keep me interested and engaged. I was just married in June and they helped me reach my wedding day goals with confidence and support. I would recommend anyone going to try them because they can help you reach your goals as well.