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.

Highly recommend a visit to The Hub! Bright, clean,…read moreinviting atmosphere to take a class and train in! Tracy is an amazing coach who clearly has extensive knowledge of the body and how it can achieve its maximum function! I love that there is guidance to correct form in spin classes and she is able to meet everyone exactly where they are at. I already feel a difference in my tone and strength after only a few TRX classes! Psyched for this studio and to try the other teachers as well!

This place is really easy for me to get to, so thought I'd give it a shot. So glad I did because…read morethis was the best class I've been to since leaving Boston! I really enjoyed my small class with Cara...Very thoughtful practice and beautiful space. Hoping to make this my regular spot.

Had an AMAZING first visit to River Valley while in town for business. Attended the Tuesday night…read moreLevel 1 class, a bit apprehensively since I'm dealing with many injuries, arthritis, muscle imbalances, and other physical limitations and this is for ""seasoned beginner and intermediate students." Kim was subbing and she was EXCEPTIONAL. I took her through my body stuff, explained that I had experience with Iyengar style from the last few years, as well as a 8-year long yoga practice. The class was small which meant each student got personalized attention for their bodies. The other two students were regulars and Kim seamlessly incorporated specific instructions for each of them into her teaching, and then helped me make adjustments. It was the perfect balance of accepting me where I was and pushing me outside my comfort zone. And damn was I sore today, in all the right places! Will definitely be back to this great little community the next time I'm in town.

Fantastic group of fitness trainers. I came for bootcamp (from Northampton Athletic Club) and…read moreJeremy gave me a free pass - so back I went today! Len taught Turf Burn, a great mix of agility, cardio bursts and strength training. Everyone was so welcoming and down to earth - all in a professional and fun environment.

I have been going to gyms my whole life and the Strength Academy classes at Strides are the only…read moreones that I've ever been able to stick with. The classes are fun and varied and the trainers are very knowledgeable. I'm impressed that they are always going to trainings and learning new techniques to keep the classes fresh and interesting.

I've visited many Ymca gyms throughout the country while visiting my kids and the hampshire Ymca…read morehas always had the absolutely best yoga classes. If you join the Ymca many others honor your membership. Each teacher is excellent. Well trained. You take your shoes off and enter a very clean space. Fellow yogis are respectful and focused. If you're into yoga this is the place. Multiple teachers. Multiple classes. Easy to harder flow yoga. My wife and I love this place. Zumba and barre classes are great. The parking lot is usually full so plan accordingly. Friendly staff. The building is not new but well maintained. 2 separate studios so yoga area has a clean floor and many props, blocks, mats, etc. Namaste.

The water aerobics classes are HATEFUL. Mean (elderly) women that do not welcome new people. They…read morehave been going for years and feel some sort of entitlement to the space. I alerted the front desk and managers, who are aware of what goes on, and they do nothing. It's absolutely bizarre. A whole gaggle of awful women that have found each other. Good for you, YMCA. Absolutely not a welcoming community.

Loved this location ! Staff was friendly , easy check in and lots of great items for sale . I love…read morethe blue lights in the room as well as the chill Vibe . Perfect to visit while I was in town

Here is an update from 2.5 years of weekly pure barre: i still love it; I still go weekly…read more Celebrating 100 classes was a real milestone and celebrated in a way that simply feels Good- and a photo if desired. I must admit that in my almost 60 years never Once (really) was a physical accomplishment celebrated and i felt celebrated without being whelmed by it. I am more flexible, stronger for sure, able to move in ways I couldn't even when young & fit & active. I don't live in california, not sure why the system insists that is so- live here local to the studio. Come, give pure barre a try! Don't be afraid of the shake (after a while it becomes a goal to Find the Shake in your workout).

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.