This seems to be a large YMCA, including a running track a basketball court a huge workout area…read morewith lots of free weights and machines. The best thing is it has three swimming pools. One pool is basically a splash type pool for free swim. they also have a designated lap pool, which is what I am interested in. The third is an outside pool, which I have not used however, summer is approaching and I will check it out, but I assume it's gonna be for family and children on hot days more than someone like myself that swims laps. The facility is very large, but has tight parking. It is located behind downtown Malden. The staff throughout the facility all seem very nice and always try to be helpful. Be prepared when school lets out for there to be a lot of extra activity here as that's one of the high populated times of the day toddlers and highschoolers alike.

Sophie at the front desk greeted me with a warm smile and cheerful disposition! It set the tone…read morefor the entire customer experience. She handled my request for health reimbursement forms promptly and efficiently which I appreciated. You would be well advised to never let her go!

DO NOT SIGN UP THE MAKE IT LITERAL HELL TO CANCEL…read more WAS a decent gym. Has gotten worse under whoever bought the brand from Blink. The biggest issue I have with FLASH is that they illegally use cancellation tactics and roadblocks to make it almost impossible to cancel the membership. Under MA state law their "rules and conditions" are illegal. I have spent almost a half a year of my very busy life trying to get this con of a company to cancel my membership.

Pros: Very clean gym with nice staff. Decent price as well…read more Con 1: Way too many members. If you go in there anytime between 3pm and 7pm you will be waiting for machines, every time. It's over packed more than any gym I've ever seen. Con 2: There is one urinal in men's restroom. 400 people in the building with one urinal. You do the math.

I'm so glad I found Core Cardio Fitness. I initially joined one of the 6 week transformation…read morechallenges and have continued to go to the classes ever since. The classes are challenging but fun and engaging. I love the small group atmosphere and it's been fun getting to know other members and becoming a part of the community. The best part is that Ashely gets to know everyone personally and he will push you outside your comfort zone if he knows you are capable of more but will also give you modifications for any exercise that you need. I've lost weight, noticed my clothes fitting better and have gotten into a much better exercise and healthy eating routine. I've also gotten a lot stronger and built muscle which is something I struggled to do on my own. After a long day at work, I actually look forward to going to Core Cardio and working out. I'd definitely recommend it!

Core Cardio is an amazing place. The trainers/instructors, the classes, and the community are…read morefantastic. They offer TRX (suspension training), Real Ryder Cycling, Bootcamp, Cardio Kick Boxing and Zumba! Even in the largest classes(about 12-15 students max for bootcamp) everyone gets personal attention, and the instructors are tuned into everyone's different goals and fitness levels, and they care. They also have a running club that meets 3 times a week, 2 times the meet ups are local in malden, and on the weekends they do a destination run, and the club is made up of all different levels. The club also does local 5k and 10k races. I think the biggest thing that makes this place so wonderful, besides the amazing classes and fantastic instructors, is how welcoming it is, not only do the instructors care about their clients, the studio/running club members care about each other and support each other. This is an ideal place for anyone who wants to challenge themselves. If your looking to make a lifestyle change, and add exercise to your life, this is the gym for you. If your already in great shape and looking to up your game, this is gym for you. If you've always hated gyms and work out studios(I would fit into this category) this is the gym for you. I started at this gym just shy of 6 months ago. I was desperate to get into shape and fit into my wedding dress, I had 8 weeks to lose it, or they were going to have to cut my dress and remake it(read nightmare), in 8 weeks with the help of Ashley and everyone at Core Cardio, they had to take my dress in( 4 inches in total). That was the first goal core cardio helped me reach, recently I hit another personal goal of running a 5k in under 30 minutes, so running under ten minute miles. I recently hit this goal as well, I ran a race that I'd previously run, but I dropped about 8 minutes off my time. In addition to all of that I have dropped 3 pant sizes, and lost 11.5 pounds. For my height and build I'm now only about 10lbs away from my ideal weight and I know with core cardio I will get there. You will not regret making the time and trying your first class free! You literally have nothing to lose.

Nobody ever picks up the phones…read more The gym is constantly a mess Things are falling apart The pool and hot tub constantly have issues The weights are never where they should even when they open at 5am Don't waste your money

Ten months later. No improvement. Two staffers just sitting at the desk. What would it take to…read morepolice the place and return weights to where they belong?

The very best strength and conditioning gym around. Nate is FANTASTIC. He incorporates a lot of…read moredifferent exercises in his full body workouts and no two workouts are the same. His energy is top notch and he is always paying attention to his clients in class. He wants us to get better, stronger. He doesn't hesitate to fix your form or comment on how to do an exercise better/wiser/more efficiently and it's extremely helpful and beneficial. I see results with him. He really cares about his clients and he is the BEST trainer I've ever had. Go check out warrior fitness. The prices are super reasonable and you are guaranteed a killer workout.

Nate Witowski puts his heart and soul into his training model and it shows. When a piece of real…read moreestate opened up, Nate grabbed this spot and is making a wonderful fitness center. I have trained with Nate, twice. He listens to your needs and creates a program. His group circuit training classes are great.

I was very excited to be at Lifetime. I was invited as a guest and walked in feeling motivated and…read morehappy to experience the gym. Unfortunately, that completely changed after taking a class with the instructor, Alexander Liviner. From the beginning, his attitude came across as arrogant and superior -- exactly the opposite of what I was hoping for. At one point, he made fun of me for being slow. It was completely unnecessary. If he was trying to be funny, it wasn't funny at all. It felt humiliating rather than motivating. I also got a little confused with the weights and accidentally grabbed the wrong one. Instead of guiding me or correcting me in a professional way, he made a facial expression that made me feel like I was stupid. A coach's role is to support and teach -- not to mock or belittle someone who is trying. It also felt like he clearly favored more advanced participants, giving them more attention while others were left feeling invisible. I left the class embarrassed, disappointed, and honestly regretting that I took it. It was a horrible experience. Lifetime should choose instructors who lead with encouragement and professionalism -- not arrogance or favoritism.

I have mixed feelings for this branch. This is a significantly smaller version of lifetime located…read moreconveniently at Wellington station. Lots of parking options. However since it is closer to the city, it's small and has limited amenities. They offer a variety of classes, but their gym space is very crowded. I found their spin and yoga classes comparable to boutique club classes. Their other cardio/lifting classes are better suited for beginners. Their staff is very friendly and they have some tables to work. The only thing outside the small space is that it gets VERY crowded. Which means you're waiting on equipment, the bathrooms get dirty quickly and hard to find locker space. They only have a tiny sauna in the change room which is always full during prime hours. I would not pay a hefty membership fee for just this location.

I love this Planet Fitness! The bathrooms are clean, staff are nice, the personal training is…read moreamazing (Rick is the BEST), equipment is clean, people are also friendly too. I was never a gym girl growing up but started coming here to practice my own workouts and see Rick (Personal trainer). So worth the money!!

I had a bad experience at Planet Fitness today. With my current Planet Fitness closed today in…read morePorter Square due to equipment replacement, I was told I could go to another Planet Fitness club for the day. I drove to Medford where they told me that that club was under a different PF franchise. They said I couldn't come in without paying. I then drove to the Waltham club where they let me in to workout. Porter Sq should have listed the clubs that I could go to. Medford should have let me in for the day, given what I had to go through. Very disappointing. Waste of lots of gasoline when gas is expensive. Waste of my time and energy too.

The gym needs a huge upgrade. I have been to others Anytime Fitness gyms across the country and…read morethis one is among the worst. Only reason I go there: close home and I like the guys who work there.

A friend told me about this place, he said there a girl there who works out there that spits all…read moreover the workout machines when she's excersing. He talked to management but they do nothing and she lets her son come in for free and he lets his friends come in for free.. So folks beware of what you're touch...