I've been a member of Seacoast Kettlebell for a year now and hands down, it has been THE BEST gym…read moreexperience I've had. Here was my situation a year ago - most of my life, up until we had kids, I'd stayed in top shape with a combination of running, biking, climbing. . . etc. However, with 2 young kids under 4, at 39 years old, I found myself very out of shape. I'd tried the P90X and the INSANITY videos (which are great) but I'd never stick with them for more than a couple weeks. I needed exactly what Seacoast Kettlebell offered: - Intense, varied workouts that were 1 hour long and offered throughout the day at times that worked with my family, kid, work schedule - Accountability - coaches and others at the gym to push me when, if I was working out on my own, I would want to slack off. Everyone is friendly and the culture at SKB is to encourage each other. - Wholistic - the workouts, over the course of a week, address every aspect of fitness, from endurance to cardio to core strength and also flexibility. No home routine was giving me that. Keep in mind, though, that Seacoast Kettlebell is a CrossFit-affiliated gym - CrossFit is a philosophy & a method of training called H.I.I.T. used by some of the world's best athletes. At SKB, I have found that I'm training with SERIOUS athletes and I am always pushed to work hard. Some of these fellow SKB'ers are training for marathons/triathlons plus several UNH teams are trained by SKB - that said, there are always serious athletes at each class that really push me so I can make the most of the hour-long session. Some people will find that training at this level is not for them. SKB has a great one-month trial membership so you can give it 30-days to see if you like it.

I'm visiting from out of town and back home in California I'm a crossfitter. I have been attending…read morethis gym for 3 weeks (my stay here in New Hampshire) and have really enjoyed myself. Apparently this place used to be a crossfit, but it didn't work well for them so they dropped the name. Many of their exercises are similar however and what I found cool is that they do a lot of kettlebell work (in the name right? lol). I attended the large class and the more private smaller classes. Both are fine and incorporate weights with cardio. The exercises are varied and have left me sore, even considering I'm an avid crossfitter at home. There are a few things I don't like but I think it's more of where I come from and how I like to exercise so nothing really bad on the gym. I enjoy more pushing during my workout, like "you can do more weight, just add a little" or "you got this don't drop that weight." I personally find that encouragement helpful (not to injury of course). There are a LOT of instructors here and one or two I have noticed are helpful that way but not the majority. Although they don't claim to be a weight lifting gym, they do incorporate olympic weight lifting a little. My last and only real complaint I guess is that several of their instructors do not have a good knowledge base for weight lifting. It's not really their main thing nor is it heavily relied on in the workouts so not a giant deal. I'm not faulting them for this in my rating but I was really surprised that for example...depth in a squat was faulted by several instructors. Things like that make me put less weight on the bar during workouts here because I'm not confident personally to weight lift "alone" more or less. So if one wants olympic weight lifting or an emphasis on it, go somewhere else. However, for free weights, kettlebells and body weight movements/exercises this place is awesome and I definitely recommend. I will be returning when I come back!

Was in the area for a day wanted to get a workout out in and this was the best place I could find…read more Brand new, great equipment, and awesome area for just about anything you want to do. Didn't want a membership, they could not do credit card but $10 cash was good enough. Thanks for the gym time. Hoorah!

Fantastic gym with an excellent variety of high-quality equipment. Several power racks, each one…read morefitted with a bench and a barbell. Dumb bells go up to 130 lbs. Other equipment (which is all new and in pristine shape): - kettlebells - turf equipment (like sleds) - separate group training room (which is open to use when groups are not in session) - resistance machines - variety of cardio equipment - cable cross-over - other adjustable cable machines The owner, Ian, is a great guy who truly cares about maintaining a respectful and friendly gym culture. He helped me out big time, offering a short-term membership while I was visiting the area for a few weeks. He's very cool with folks doing heavy strength training, as long as they know what they are doing and aren't trying to create an "ego-scene". I checked out several gyms in the area before landing on this one, and I am very glad I did. Save yourself the time & effort of finding a place to train, and just go to Granite Fitness and Performance.

OTF is an amazing resource for getting fit. Talk to Alec. Set some goals. Attend some boot camps…read more Sign up for small group training with Coach Ryan or Coach Lizzy. Put in 3 months of solid effort - you get out of it what you put into it - and before you know it you will be in a space you never thought you'd be. The members are fun, funny, and friendly. On Target is another kind of gym, the kind where you want to be if you do want to compete or if you don't want to compete. Highly recommended!

I just signed n for my third year at On Target Fitness. It is very client focused, great training…read morestaff and a great community. They went over and above to provide a safe workout space during Covid. Would highly recommend On Target Fitness in Portsmouth.

Something for everyone! Excellent and attentive staff. Clean and friendly! Very well run from…read moretop to bottom.

Despite missing a pool, this is a great gym and the pricing is 100% fair. They have the best…read morelifting equipment I've seen of any other YMCA, and many other other gyms. Everything is always clean.

The workouts are great, but what I especially appreciate is the overall accepting environment…read more Everyone feels completely welcome and free to work at their own level. Lots of diversity and absolutely zero judgement. Definitely worth checking out (and they give everyone a free week) whether you have never tried boxing before in your life or if you are a competitive boxing. Membership also includes access to the gym area which comes in handy.

Great gym with friendly and talented staff who make you feel welcome, always giving individual…read moreattention to each member. Variety of classes throughout the day, which accommodate all levels of fitness and experience. Several membership options to meet your goals - whether casual or occasional workouts or rigorous training for an amateur or professional match. Equipment and facilities well maintained. Very clean and safe space with appropriate COVID controls in place.

First time in Coastal but certainly not my last. I'm in town frequently for work and have to say…read moreone the better gyms I have visited. Clean tons of equipment and plenty of dumbbells. Never had to wait.

Super clean facility. Wicked kind, helpfull, professional…read morestaff. Incredible amount of well- maintained equipment. Tons of challenging fitness classes to choose from. Tons of convenient parking. Reasonably priced membership fees.

The team at CrossFit Full Potential is nothing short of superb! If you are retired and miss that…read moresense of accomplishment - CFFP can reignite that felling of satisfaction that comes with achieving goals. The head trainer works the group like a pro, inspiring everyone in his wake with small tips and adjustments. I have been at it for almost 18 months and the results are undeniable. As a professional ski instructor and cycling enthusiast, my performance has been measurably elevated due to the training I receive at CFFP.

Amazing staff, beautiful gym & even better community! 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyoneread more

New to the area and crossfit, I dropped in while on vacation. After the first class I was hooked…read more The coaches and members are awesome. They are all positive, supportive and incredible athletes. I learned so much. Thank you for such a great experience! Can't wait to return next summer.

Great place to Wod. Friendly staff. Was also happy to see that they carry Fuel For Fire.read more