If you're a busy dad of three like me, you know the fitness struggle is real. It's been a loooong…read moretime since my high school Track days, and trying to maintain a workout routine between kids and work was just not going to happen. I've lost track of the number of times I've said, "this is the time I'm going to stick with working out." I started going to Fitness Together last year and it's been exactly what I needed. No crowded gyms or waiting for machines. Expert trainers who handle all the thinking (and racking weights!) for me. Sessions on my calendar that keep me accountable. The trainers plan the workouts, track my progress, and actually make sure my form isn't awful. It's amazing how much easier it is to stick to a workout routine when all you have to do is show up and focus on picking heavy things up and putting them down. It's been the only way I've actually stayed consistent. If you've got fitness goals but zero time to waste, definitely check them out. Super glad I found this place.

"Fitness Together in Belmont has been life changing for me. Two years ago, I was living a pretty…read moresedentary life, eating poorly and dealing with multiple chronic injuries due to lack of exercise. I decided to try Fitness Together and the experience has changed my life! Unlike other fitness places I had tried, this program is tailored to my specific needs on a daily basis. I work with trainers one-on-one and they have come up with a workout plan and a meal plan that fits my personal goals. The trainers at Fitness Together in Belmont are extremely knowledgeable, encouraging and friendly. If I have any physical discomfort when I arrive for my session, they alter the exercises to accommodate my needs. Coming from someone who has always hated to exercise, I actually like going there because I feel supported and cared about by the entire staff. After working with them for two years, I am 40 lbs lighter and feel physically better than I have in a decade. I am so grateful to this amazing team of people for helping me obtain a healthier lifestyle! "

I met with Brian and he showed me around this facility. It seems really nice very clean very well…read moreorganized. I like how everything has a little niche, and it's humongous! The only reason why I had to turn it away is because the few things that I like to do with the gym, they do not offer. I would still recommend. The price is a little bit pricier than the competition, and they do charge an extra $25 to use the pool that you also have to make reservations for. They do offer classes and personal trainer services. I didn't get the cost, but I can't imagine it being more than competitors. Thank Brian , good job!!!

I went to Waverley Oaks Athletic Club for a little over a year and really loved it. I had a family…read moreplan which makes the price much more reasonable. I loved the included classes and the variety of classes. I just couldn't make the class times work for my with my work schedule anymore. The space was clean and the front desk staff was helpful. They have a locker room with a sauna, three workout class spaces. I wish they had a track for running and walking somehow.

An extraordinary place to regain, strength Endurance, and confidence! Ray, James, Ashley, and…read moreBrittany focus more on style and technique. They care more about you doing the exercise correctly than pushing out reps. Transformation begins with one muscle at a time. I recommend Rayfit (Burnin' By Ray)to anyone who wants to live their best life. Patricia

I must have driven by BodyBurn about a billion times before finally giving it a try. I remember…read moreseeing that it was a personal training gym for a while and then suddenly it looked like a club from the outside. A friend of mine became a fan and convinced me to give it a try too. One class and I was hooked! The BodyBurn 1.0 class utilizes motorless cardio machines and strength sets to get you sweaty and basically just want to lay down and die at the end of the class. The cardio machines range from your basic bike and row machine to the coolest climbing wall and ski erg. If you are a new to fitness and this sounds daunting, don't worry. You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to be able to do this stuff. If you are super fit and want a challenge, you can get that here too. There are ways to tailor it to make it a great workout for whatever level you your fitness level. And the best part? The instructors don't make you feel like a big ol' baby when you get nervous on the climbing wall and decide to take it to climb up it rather than run up it like the dude (my husband) that was on it before you. As a matter of fact, they are just encouraging (and not in that really annoying way that some group fitness instructors can be). There is also a BodyBurn 2.0 class that focuses less on cardio and more on strength using weights and TRX. I haven't had a chance to take those classes but it is on my To Do list. In addition to a good class they seem to be interested in building a whole community. They are active on Instagram, have unique sections on their app and seem to remember every client's name. The *only* critique I have of this studio is the price/class packages. Drop-in classes are $30 (first class is $15) and they have some X number of class packages and monthly memberships. If you want to go several times a week, you are looking at almost $300/month. I don't know why, but once you get over the $225 range for monthly membership, I can't justify it in the budget. This critique isn't enough for me to give it 4 stars though. I'm sticking with the 5! Note: I've never had any pressure to sign up for a membership. I've taken 2 other people with me and they haven't had any either. (FINALLY a place that gets it!) Go. Sweat. Enjoy!

TL;DR: EBP has some great features, but also some significant negative points that ultimately…read morecaused me to leave. *** I went to EBP for around 18 months, from 2019-2020ish. I appreciated the facilities, and the way that the classes were able to flex when the pandemic struck. I gained strength and flexibility, and my health overall improved. However... and it's a *big* however... something odd happened, twice. An instructor mysteriously disappeared, without warning or explanation. I don't recall if I was directed toward a different class or not; I think the class simply dissolved. Around 8-ish months later, it happened again with a different instructor. This time, I recall clearly that a new instructor was quickly "given" the class, but she seemed visibly shaken by her weird, sudden introduction to our class, and the class was never given an explanation of what happened that made any sense. Following this, I reached out to EBP and then located and reached out to one of those instructors and got some insight into their situation. Based on what I learned from the two interactions, I ultimately decided that I no longer wanted to give money to an organization that I couldn't trust to treat its employees, or patrons with as much respect as I felt like they or we deserved.

I really wanted to love this place. I do think it is perfect for someone who is new to or just…read moregetting back into exercise as they are very attentive to their clients. However, it didn't work for my husband and myself, who despite being a little overweight exercise frequently. The studio proceeded very cautiously with us. We were told that we needed to learn all the moves before we could do anything that would even slightly challenge us. The problem is that the exercises were expensive and took time. And by doing them we weren't doing other exercises that really do challenge us (in our case yoga). After 7 "introductory" lessons with still no plan to get us to a point where we would have even mild muscle fatigue we decided it wasn't worth it.

Definitely still in the 'honeymoon' period here but I'm really appreciating this gym and their…read moreattitude towards health. No aggressive sales pitch, unlike other places I've been that immediately push more training or classes or other add-ons. Incredibly detailed and supportive advice on nutrition within just a few days of signing up. Not pushy about eating a certain way or how many times you come in but frank discussions about what you can accomplish given your motivation. I particularly liked seeing members talking (while working out) about their personal lives, welcoming back a member who'd been out for a while, and seeming like a good community. I'll update this again in a few months with more perspective but the initial signing up and welcoming process has been very positive. - Sept. '18 - Updating to note I'm still very happy with this gym!

Was a member for six months. The beginning was great with attention paid to my goals by Stacy and…read morethe two trainers. However, as time went on, it became harder and harder to get time booked. Be aware you are expected to sign up for 3 months in advance at a very high price- if go on vacation or are away less than a month, you are expected to make up the time; membership cannot be placed on hold. The clients are all very nice but it is very hard to feel connected since clients are close friends and one of the two trainers is a friend of clients. A shout out to Abby (trainer) who consistently made sure I was doing the right work-out for me and paid attention to form and safety to the very end.

The most affordable place with incredible amenities!! You must come here if you want to progress in…read moreyour routine!!

I love this GymIt location. The staff is friendly and the gym is clean and well equipped. The…read moremembership is very inexpensive and the overall gym experience is very positive. I would advise you to avoid peak hours (between 5-7 pm) to be able to use the machines and weights you need. In my experience, it's better to come early at 5:30 am. There's a lot of morning birds like me but I usually can use the things I need immediately or with a minimal wait.

Sifu Sean is an amazing instructor and he cares deeply about his students and the community. My…read moreson was diagnosed with ADHD and we had a difficult time finding a martial arts instructor that could hold his attention. Sean was able to capture my son's attention and focus with his relentless energy and willingness to never let anything "slide." Bc of Eight Animal my son is more confident and much more aware of his surroundings. Thank you, Sifu Sean for all your hard work!

Sifu Sean is a fantastic instructor. Our daughter has been going to youth classes for several…read moremonths, and Sifu Sean is great at keeping the kids focused and ensuring they get a lot of movement/exercise and instruction. He is a wizard with names and ends each session with a nice talk about healthy habits. Also, the space is clean and well-maintained. Highly recommend!

i have never exercised regularly in my life and literally had no expectation that i would stick…read morewith pilates when i haven't stuck with anything else before -- but it's been six months and i'm still going, which is entirely thanks to the team at bbp belmont! every single instructor is so kind and knowledgeable, and they will always find a way to help make a group class work for your individual needs. if you have neck pain or back strain or just don't need a fully powered workout that day, they will find ALL the adjustments and make sure you can get what you need out of the class as much as others. not to mention, the community here is so awesome! everyone i've run into is so welcoming, and i think that really speaks to the community jaclyn and the team have fostered here -- this is not one of those places where you feel like everyone is judging you for your body or your stamina or whatever else. just nice people in a nice environment getting their bodies moving! and wanted to give a special shoutout to madison, who coached me through private sessions over several months and got me to a place where i felt comfortable with all the pilates equipment, terminology, poses, form, and.. basically everything. she is the sweetest and you would be lucky to have her for a private session or as an instructor in a group class :)

Love Boston Body Pilates so much! Truly my happy place and a gift that I enjoy giving to myself…read more The studio is beautiful, clean, friendly and positive-vibes. I started by doing privates with the owner, Jaclyn, after I had my baby. She is wonderful and really helped me to get comfortable on the reformer She's a fantastic instructor, so warm, patient and knows her stuff. Alyssa's strength and conditioning class is next level! She's an amazing instructor who manages to make her classes SO fun while really challenging us at the same time. I always leave her class feeling uplifted, humbled, and eager to come back for more. I really enjoy the other regulars who take her classes too - we all seem to love torturing ourselves ;) So grateful to have found this studio. It's truly a gem. Thank you, BBP!

Beate is amazing! I hadn't worked out regularly in a very long time and was worried about my…read morestrength and balance as I get older. We've been working together 14 weeks and I can definitely feel and see a difference. I had no idea strength training would be so beneficial (I focused solely on cardio in my 20s and 30s which I realize was not enough). I especially appreciate Beate's patience, expertise around bone health, and cheerful disposition.

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