There's a reason Lift Positive won Best Personal Training for 2020!…read more Rob, the owner, is absolutely fantastic. He really takes the time to get to know you, and creates a personalized training plan to catapult you toward your goals. As an engineer, I love how the system is structured such that your workout is quantifiable and it's easy to track progress. As a busy working human, I really feel like I'm maximizing my time and getting the best workout each hour-long session. I really like the concept of semi-personal training because let's be honest, you don't really need someone staring at you watching you do reps for 3600 seconds straight. Having a few other people there (up to 4 total per session) helps build a sense of community while still providing the attention and guidance you need. As someone who had been on and off the workout train for a bit, I've dealt with gymtimidation at a lot of other gyms, but not this one. The name rings true as this is definitely the most positive and friendly gym environment I've been in! I've never once felt judged here, not even for my weird taste in music. What I value about this personal training experience is that Rob is so encouraging, he makes you want to do better for yourself. I've hit a lot of personal records here, and I've lifted weights that I didn't think I could. At the same time, he will never make you do something that you're not comfortable with. If ever I feel like an exercise wasn't working my body quite right, Rob gives me pointers as to how to adjust the exercise to my body. He's also full of nutrition tips--a one-stop shop for holistic life advice! After just a couple weeks I feel much stronger than when I first started, and I'm equipped with new knowledge and exercises. Maybe most importantly, this experience gives me a new sense of (and appreciation for) discipline which is sure to help me maintain my forward momentum and reach my goals. Also, Rob has a dog named Rufus who hangs around sometimes and is super affectionate and fun. I probably should have just led with that.

When I walk into most gyms, I immediately become overwhelmed and feel generally, pretty out of…read moreplace. At Lift Positive Fitness I actually feel comfortable and cared about. There is a community here that I didn't know was possible to have at a gym. This place has strength training, weights, fitness classes, and some semi-private personal training. I have been super impressed with the owner, Rob. I have followed him here, after following him through multiple places he has worked at before opening up this place. Over the past 7 years, Rob has been the most dedicated trainer and human being I have ever met. From making me run with the treadmill OFF for 30sec intervals, to more Farmer's Walks than I thought were humanly possible, to getting me to the point where I could do more pull-ups than half the guys that walked by me(and yes, they were obviously unassisted). He made me realize that I was strong, and powerful, and he actually kept me motivated. I have completely fallen off my game the past 3 years, and I cannot wait to get back at it. When he opened this joint up-I RAN my butt in there...and you should too. I have limitations at the moment due to some spine stuff, but Rob is going to work with me as soon as I get restrictions from my PT's and doctors. He will meet you where you are at. If you want to go to a subpar gym and give yourself a pat on the back for going on the treadmill for 30min-be my guest-I've been that chick and it doesn't feel good. If you want to feel like you just kicked a**, then check this place out. I ASSURE YOU- you will not be disappointed.

I enjoy visiting this gym every time I visit my in-laws in Melrose. Here's why:…read more1. Well maintained with fancy equipment. I enjoy tracking my heart rate and making sure I am trying to reach my max in every workout. If you are a first timer, it takes a little bit more time to customize your heart rate to your reader, but well worth it! 2. Awesome instructors like Sue and Thom! They motivated me and since I feel like I am always new, they gave me extra attention to make sure I was doing the exercises right and made me feel welcome! 3. There is a gym you can use in addition to the classes, which I never took advantage off, but it had cardio and strength machines. My only complaint is that the price of $25-30 per class can be steep! That pass is not really a day pass and covers one class only. It is best to take advantage of deals, like they have an awesome NY deal, or ClassPass. Overall, a great gym and you should try it for yourself, especially if you live in Melrose!

Small groups and array of training and personal training and two locations highly recommend.read more

This place is…read more Recently opened incredibly spacious badass gym right off Route 1 Saugus. Had no idea this place even existed. Adjacent to the Best Buy located in Square One Mall, this space has exchanged hands many times over the years. And now it's Ultraflex Gym. Top of the line equipment, wide open space with lots of sweet Iron to satisfy all them Iron Addicts. Two floors of some great equipment, good vibes and overall a solid environment for any sort of fitness lover looking to improve themselves. However their membership fee is a bit high in comparison to other gyms in the area. Would absolutely join if they had more cost effective membership offerings.

The front desk guys were very kind and welcoming. Definitely a gym people should check out!…read moreShoutout AJ for the help!

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...

I've been going here on and off since 2007 and this place has gone downhill since then. When I…read morefirst started working out here, the employees were all super friendly, now they're all miserable. There was also air conditioning in here at the time, but now there isn't. Sometimes it's hotter inside that it is outside and there is only one fan near the treadmills, and I can barely feel it even when I'm directly under it. There has been a lot of unneeded renovations in the past couple of years, and it has been really inconvenient. I don't care if the gym looks like the Taj Mahal, I just want a functioning bathroom and workout equipment and there have been times there have been neither because of construction. This summer I was hoping to get back in shape but every time I went, they have been closed for one reason or another. The latest excuse is they were replacing the workout equipment, which I do admit they desperately need, especially for the treadmills. I was looking forward to trying out the new equipment, but surprise, surprise, I went today, and it was closed again! The new reason is infuriating--they're not 24/7 anymore! This location is really out of the way for me but being able to go anytime I wanted made it worth it. I usually work out later at night, so I guess I have to find a new gym now. I also don't know what the actual hours are now because the hours on yelp and the hours on the Planet Fitness website are completely different. According to Yelp they are 24 hours Monday through Thursday, but Planet Fitness says they closed at 12 am Monday through Thursday. And according to this website, they're going to be returning to 24/7 in September when the Planet Fitness website says nothing about that. I'm really getting sick of this guessing game, and I plan on joining a new gym soon.

Really gone downhill. Come here to work out and it's closed... Always dirty trash all over the…read moreparking lot

Beside the owner experience, there is poor gym, quality management. I went there to train but…read moreinstead I got people trying to pick on you and those people are apparently instructors hired by the gym owner. Basically they don't want you to have more experience than them. I went there to train not for drama. I got serious people and mind your own business. You there to be inspiration for others . You are not in high school.

I have been training BJJ and Judo for about 4 years. I live in St. Louis, Mo area and train at a…read moregym there. However, I work in Peabody on occasion and I have found a great place to train when I'm here. Dennis, Alan, Jessica, and Chris are all great instructors and are very welcoming to visitors. Their instruction is technical and it is done in a safe environment. DWMMA is the place I would recommend to visit or start your martial arts journey if you are up around the Salem, MA area.

Pure Barre Lynnfield has been such a bright spot in my summer! Coming home from law school, I was…read morenervous about signing up again after hearing horror stories about other studios making cancellations or membership changes difficult. But Pure Barre has been the complete opposite: rejoining was seamless, and they even honored a military discount for me for being in the Air Force. The instructors? Amazing, they are all truly special; they remember faces and names, cheer you on, and create such a positive, uplifting energy in every class. Even the little touches, like a bathroom stocked with essentials, show how much they care about their members' experience. This place just gets it! I'm super so thankful to be part of this community again--it feels like coming home.

Just finished a class with Amanda and it was amazing! I've visiting from California and trying to…read morekeep up with my workouts and took the same class in Fort Lauderdale and this studio was much better than the Florida studio! Amanda was so great with remembering everyone's names and providing adjustments in addition to motivating and praising all her students. I will definitely be taking another class hopefully with Amanda although I'm sure all the instructors are incredible!

I loved this place for a great workout in Marblehead! I got two great pilates sessions with Alex…read moreand she taught me some great techniques and new ways on the reformer machines! I also got a Great spinning workout with Beth and she adds an upper body workout at the end if you have time! Such a great workout. We used the TRX bands for an extra stretch and 'burn' for more of a workout. They are super friendly and helpful, the equipment is very current and space is bright and clean! It is conveniently located right downtown, too!