Northampton Athletic Club is an outstanding choice with a wide variety of equipment (freeweights,…read moreCybex, TRX, Peloton, rock climbing wall, pickleball, basketball) and a wealth of regular classes (Zumba, Pilates, yoga, spin, boot camp, strength). Personal trainers are also available. Locally owned and managed, the NAC staff is friendly and helpful, and the facility is kept in great condition. It's easy to make friends here, so you can integrate your social and physical fitness. If you're looking for a pool, get the gold membership so that you can also work out at the Hampshire Athletic Club, too. I've been a member for three years so far and love it here!

I come to this gym every time I visit my sister in Massachusetts and the service is always great…read more It's a decent sized gym, not too big, not too small. They have everything you need. The equipments are a bit older, but considering the membership price, it's not too shabby. They have a separate room for different workout classes. The gym is divided into two levels. Both levels have their own weights section and cardio section. It's a great local business with friendly owners.

I came in specifically for new orthotics. I hadn't had orthotics in over a year and was long…read moreoverdue. They use a scanner that measures the alignment of your feet. There is no margin for error. The scan goes to a facility that makes them specifically for you. I forgot the exact amount, but they're in the neighborhood of $300. Call them to double check. Again, these are custom tailored just for you. A very knowledgeable chiropractor with probably over 3 decades of experience helps you personally with the process. He's great! He's the only one who fits your orthotics. This is for anyone who has challenges with their alignment because of their feet. Ex: You receive chiropractic, osteopathic manual therapy, PT or massage therapy and no matter what you feel the treatment doesn't hold up. You know your somatic practitioner is amazing but your feet are preventing the treatments from fully helping you. Or you just have serious problems standing on your feet. I'm both. I receive monthly osteopathic treatment from my Osteopath. A doctor in a hospital. Though not an MD, a DO takes the same amount of schooling. A DO can prescribe medication and they can perform surgery just like an MD. They are not Nurse practitioners. Or PTs. My osteopath specializes in manual therapy. I highly recommend getting orthotics here. It's a great office. If I weren't seeing my osteopath, I would consider seeing the chiropractor who fit my orthotics. He's also the trainer of the gym. The gym is probably great for someone who lives nearby with alignment issues. Great overall environment.

Not for me. Did not vibe with the head guy. During the initial training sessions you need to do…read morebefore you can use the gym on your own, I felt that the trainer was more concerned about where I put my water bottle down than what my form looked like during an exercise. He would also just sort of walk away while we were counting reps, so I never knew when to start/stop. One time I caught him stretching with his eyes closed when I thought he was watching my form. I also felt fat-shamed, even though I clearly explained up front that I've struggled with eating disorders for years. (Believe me, I already hate myself and feel ashamed, I don't need his help!) I guess some people like it a lot. Honestly, at 62, I felt I was too young too be there! Very nice building and location and friendly support staff. I went about 3-4 times and just didn't go back. No follow-up BTW, even though I am still owed sessions.

Fitness Fusion offers a 7 day FREE trial, and it is exactly that. Free, no strings attached way to…read moresee if you like what they offer. None of this sign up and your first week is free bull, just sign the waiver and start your trial. This is the best of both worlds in that it is NOT a single class run by an "instructor". With everyone doing the same thing for an hour. It is a circuits based workout that rotates through a 3 day schedule with 3 different full body workouts. The next month all the circuits change up again and the rotation continues. No way to plateau or get bored in this scheme. It is fun, challenging and truly works your whole body. Time flies by. The staff are all certified trainers and not just fitness enthusiasts. They are monitoring and course correcting all the participants to be sure everyone is getting focus on doing the exercise properly. For me it's like having a personal trainer but within a group environment. I was spotted doing something wrong and it was very quickly (like within the first 30s) noticed and of course I got more out of the exercise because of it. Strength, Cardio and Core are in every workout. Don't worry about the intensity, they have that covered too. The small group workout is easy on the joints, and the intensity is up to you. The large group workout is by design a tougher and higher impact workout so you get to choose. They call you by name when you come in and greet you in a welcoming way. As a newbie I was looked after and everyone asked how my workout went at the end. Very engaged staff. If you have been putting off signing up for a way to get fit and healthy, try the 7 day free trial and you'll probably love it. I did and plan to sign up for real.

This place is awful. Was going to get a membership and while visiting I watched the owner tell…read moresomeone their membership was revoked because some other guy who goes there doesnt like her!?..what??..she was devastated and embarrassed and I couldnt believe I saw that happen from a business owner!..who runs a business that way??..very unprofessional and would never give them my busines!!

Finally, a good gym open 24/7/365 in the Hadley Amherst area. All the weight machines, cardio,…read moretreadmills , rowing , bikes, stepper. For the serious lifting, free weight bench press and squat as well as extensive hand weights and kettle bells. Lots of other great equipment. Perfect.

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.

I learned about Peddar Fitness when they expanded their studio. They were offering free group…read moreclasses in early March and special deals on personal training packages. I tried out the specially designed H.I.I.T. classes and was very impressed. The trainers are all excellent and professional. A special shout out to Joe Gallagher and Erika Sawyer who got me started in the classes, and Jeff Peddar who set me up with nutrition advice and a daily workout plan for when I have to travel. If you're serious about getting fit, (not just marking time at the back of a crowded Zumba class once a week), and need a supportive and encouraging team during your journey, these guys will deliver in spades.

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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.

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!

I have been working with Andrew (as a client) off and on now for over 3 years. I first met him…read morewhile he was working at another gym in the area (since closed), and for about a year I have been a client at his new business. Andrew is passionate about fitness and about helping people. Those two qualities make him a great trainer. He keeps up to date on the ever-changing information about physical training, exercise, weight loss, and nutrition -- no mean feat when you consider the sheer amount of info out there. Throw in the fact that one must weed through crackpot theories, shady schemes, wishful thinking, misinterpreted studies, and outright lies, and you'll realize that it takes dedication, education, discernment, and intelligence to maintain the knowledge base you need to be an effective personal trainer and a true resource for your clients. This is Andrew Doming. He is also just a plain great person to work with. Anything to do with our bodies (or our perceptions thereof) can be delicate and emotional topics to many folks, and Andrew is excellent at listening and offering suggestions and support. He is always compassionate and sympathetic to my issues and concerns. If you have any physical limitations (acute or chronic), he will work with you to find alternatives that are still challenging. This is not a "traditional gym" setting, nor is it Crossfit (although there are some similarities)...Andrew and his associate Ryan (also excellent) design intense circuit style workouts, incorporating HIIT, resistance and strength training, mobility, calisthenics, weight training, etc. During a week, every day is a different focus -- upper body, lower body, core and cardio, full body -- with multiple different exercises in various "formats" -- tabata, intervals, EMOMs, and so on. So there is almost endless variety. Clients can come to unlimited group sessions per month. The sessions are about 35-minutes long, and you will feel like a total badass when you are done. I never thought I would be a "group" person in any way or by any stretch of the imagination, but the fact that a qualified trainer is programming for you, the short, set schedule, and the proximity of other fitness seekers/fellow sufferers has really helped me get in the best shape of my life. Of course, this type of programming is not unique, but Andrew is a pleasure to work with and a consummate professional.