We were blessed to have a chance of going here several years ago because of the FREE Livestrong…read moreprogram for cancer survivors. Now because of that my amazing wife, stage III cancer survivor is thriving and surviving! As a spouse and caregiver, I got to go here as well! Dawn and Sherrie are 2 of the nicest caring people in the World. Now we have continued to go almost daily, almost religiously. Power pump, body sculp, Zumba, yoga, and many other classes we both enjoy. A multitude of different instructors! All very skilled. High energy! Friendly fellowship amongst us all trying to age gracefully! Give it a try. I used to play basketball, volleyball, etc. now post spinal fusion this place is my pl to feel very similar after completing a class. Also because we're national members we've enjoyed classes in Northampton, Southbridge, Rochester NY, and Cave Creek, AZ. A wonderful place. Thanks to the amazing staff at Scantic valley ymca! Great work getting back through continuous covid19 pandemic!

This is the local YMCA to join. The staff is phenomenal and they have personal trainers available…read more(which my wife has been very happy with.) The locker rooms are clean as is the pool (actually the whole place is very clean and brightly lit.) They have numerous programs for all interests. Well worth the membership fee.

A great climbing gym for beginners and experts alike (though I'm definitely a beginner!). Helpful…read moreand friendly staff who don't coddle you--they make sure you're up to speed on belay technique and everything safety-related. This keeps the gym feeling really safe and professional, which I enjoy. I also love the variety of yoga and fitness classes, plus the free weights in the gym. It's the perfect mix for me of climbing, yoga (which I used to HATE and now generally enjoy, thanks to CRG) and weightlifting. The training area upstairs is also great for climbing-specific training, with a variety of hangboards, a kilterboard, and more. I really like the vibes here, and the music is great 99% of the time. Great atmosphere and a nice sense of community fostered by the staff with lots of events like queer climbing night, women's climbing night, and more. Honestly, my favorite reason for living in this area. Highly recommend visiting!

I really wanted to like this gym, but it's been a huge disappointment. Although the gym officially…read morecloses at 10 pm, large parts of it are unusable since about 9:15 pm because that's when the staff starts to clean and vacuum (while members are still present). They do this in a very passive-aggressive way, often standing with a loudly humming vacuum under active climbers, waiting for them to get out of the way, essentially pushing people out. This vacuuming is not pleasant even in areas that are not being actively vacuumed as climbing to the sound of a loud vacuum cleaner is just not much fun. Last but not least, the vacuum cleaner's cord is a major tripping hazard, which shows that this gym has no respect for its members. I'm glad that UMass opened the Ascend Wall--a much better alternative to this poorly managed gym.

Based on the first reviewer I was a little wary when I went to check this gym out. I also checked…read moreout other gyms in the area. The Southbridge Y, and Sims offer more services, the cost of EFC is higher that the Y and there contracting and "sales" approach is much more laid back. Sims has similar pricing, but a bigger facility with more options. The other thing to be aware of is that many of the classes offered by EFC can only be had at their Auburn location. So all in all it wasn't a bad place it was just that you have to be aware of what you get, a small facility with no pool, or racket ball courts or saunas and folks that even by my questioning appear to fall back on the letter of the contract with no room for the reality of life. I chose the Southbridge Y, I to am a cancer survivor. I joined their absolutely free "Live Strong" program and love it.

Over the past five years, I've had gym memberships at the Southbridge YMCA, Sims Premier Fitness,…read moreand Everybody's Fitness Center. I have been happiest with EFC for the following reasons: -24 hour FOB access (I can workout at MY convenience) -Friendly staff (they actually know my name) -Helpful feedback (staff willingly offers feedback on technique) -Honest, straightforward pricing (no hidden fees or different rates for different members) -No contract (I can cancel at anytime without paying a cancellation fee) -Little to no wait (machines and weights are almost always available) -Clean showers (no hesitation to shower at the gym vs home) -Free wifi (great for steaming Spotify during workout) -FitRewards (I accumulate points that I can redeem for free gear just by working out) For my personal fitness goals and budget, EFC is the perfect gym for me. I highly recommend checking them out for their FREE 7 Day trial (another perk!). It allowed me to try the gym before I jumped into monthly payments.

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!

Amazing space especially for a beginner! Instructors extremely patient and supportiveread more

5 Stars for Cathy!! My daughter and I did introductory…read moresemi-private lessons with Cathy. We both have different issues and she has been very attentive and helpful to us both. After the Christmas holidays are over, we will discuss where to go next-continue with semi-private lessons or enroll in some classes.Cathy is knowledgeable, skillful, patient, and personable. I'm hoping to continue with her!

A great group of people. High quality training, supportive, positive environment for all fitness…read morelevels. They offer group classes, private classes and kids classes. The cost is reflective of the product received. Class hours aren't always convenient but worth the effort to make it work.

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.

Awesome gym for personal training! I usually get intimidated by gyms. But the staff is very…read morewelcoming, patient, and you can see that they care about you and your health. I've only had a few sessions so far, but I'm starting to feel more confident in myself thanks to Nat and Anup.