I live two blocks from the Y, so it's a no-brainer for me to work out here. For those folks that…read moresay that any of the other gyms in Mtown are cheaper, I'll challenge that by saying a few things. 1. I don't have to drive to the gym; saving me time and money and 2. I will actually go because it's two blocks away! I have no opportunity to avoid it! 3.They have a wonderful schedule of classes, and 4. there are ALWAYS treadmills available. ALWAYS! Never have I been to a gym where I can use a treadmill whenever I want...when typically at other gyms there is most always a wait around that golden workout hour of 5:30pm and 7am. So for those of you who still drive to the gym (yes we live in America where this is reality) and are on the free weights waiting for a treadmill...think about the Y. *I don't have kids. *I've never used the pool.

Wow where to start? Stayed at the men's residence upstairs for short stent. It was like animal…read moreHouse in there literally but no college. I remember waking up each morning and having to leave the room to use the bathroom early morning to try to get in there before others do. The stall doors were so short that anyone walking in could see the commode. That being said somebody would always clog the toilet and you would hear the noise knowing the water or the river was going to come downstream and you'd have to put your legs up or you would get wet. Some people would walk right in barefoot like it was a normal walk in the park nothing to see here. And then the mixed showering setup in the partying was way overboard. Many people had the jail mentality where they'd be showering and you'd come in there it's your towel and soap and they'd say oh there's more than enough room under one shower head. So some of us would go to the gym and then shower down there and frequenting many YMCA's this one is probably the most stuck up group of people that I've experienced. You're scared down there working out like everybody else on older machines by the way what business is it of theirs to ask what type of car you driving or how big is your house? Now they obviously knew that we were from the men's wing due to the residential cards that we had and free gym privileges. But some of the people that are stuck up tried to make people feel like they shouldn't be there. And people need to remember people stay at the y short-term or long-term for many different reasons from all walks of life The Good The bad and The ugly. And there might be the good in the bad in the men's wing but the only ugliness I seen was the comments from the people downstairs. If you can avoid this place like the plague. If not make sure to keep your feet up when the river comes running.

The facilities themselves are great. However, one of the women at the front desk was rude. I came…read morewith my boyfriend and when I was about to let her know I didn't have my pass with me and ask if she could look me up in the system, she just asked him, "What about the little girl?" I am a small woman, but it was rude to not even address me and call me that when we are both evidently adults.

It's ok, but it's really family-oriented so there's always a bunch of kids dominating the gym, so…read moreif you thought you'd drop by to shoot a few hoops, guess again. The exercise equipment is above average, but the free weight area seems like an afterthought. It's too small and lacks the redundancy you need to get through a workout if it's busy. The hours are ok, but unless you're really in tune with the Jewish holiday calendar, you're going to be disappointed periodically. Yes, the facility closes to celebrate these things. Also, special events like bar mitzvahs pop-up and make the gymnasium unavailable. It's a nice facility, but it's not a great value.

The staff are kind, personable, knowledgeable, and responsive to members' inquiries and requests…read more Their Yoga programs run a gamut of time schedules and target populations. My wife and I participate in "Healthy Bones Yoga", with excellent practice teachers, and the team responded to our request to offer a class in the Cheshire location. Much more to come, as the Cheshire Y renovates and relocated to the former St. Thomas Becket Church facility. Herb

This YMCA is huge. No matter where you go it is immaculate. At the entrance they have a nice area…read moreto grab a cup of coffee, sit down and relax,read a newspaper, watch one of two tv's, or for socializing.They have a swimming pool with six lanes for swimming laps. You can easily have two people swimming laps in each lane.12 people at once. They have a ton of exercise equipment, so I never find myself waiting to use a machine. When I find myself comparing the Y to most gyms, they all have free weights, exercise machines, and wellness classes. But the Y has swimming, a basketball court with six hoops, a sauna, pickleball, and racquetball that most gyms do not have.Also the Y is better suited if you have a family. They have family swim time, children swim lessons, and children programs.They have a large parking lot with off street parking. I find the staff the be friendly, and very helpful without having to ask.

Very clean and new gym. The people are very nice. The camp was awesome for my grandkids this year.read more

Recently went to this YMCA. If you're in the neighborhood this is a relatively new facility. It…read morelooks like it has been built in the last 5 years or so. The staff are super friendly and it seems to have an active basketball scene. The rock climbing is a nice touch too. The only thing they don't have is a pool but the rest of the facility is fantastic. This is what they have: AMENITIES Fitness Center Circuit Training Gymnasium Climbing Wall Child Watch/Amazing Kids Teen Center Pre-Teen Center Computer Zone Steam/Sauna Locker Rooms Café SERVICES: Before and After School Programs Personal Training Early Childhood Development Center

I was here to conduct a PT test for work. Every staff member I encountered went out of their way to…read moreassist me. Everybody was very friendly! When I arrived the kids were playing outside. I assumed that they have a summer camp. It was a cute little outdoor area for them to play in. You can tell that this. Why is older, but it's still very clean and has everything you would need to get a good workout in. It's got plenty of rooms for aerobic classes, spin classes and activities. They had a stretching room, and a main area with weights, a cybex circuit of equipment, and of course cardio equipment. They even had a Jacob's ladder! Scary! They have a indoor track that's a bit smaller than standard tracks, but it will work if you want to walk or jog indoors. And of course they have a pool which is always a plus! When I came it's about 2:00 and it was easy to find street parking. I don't know if they have a lot though.

A solid full-size gym. The Hampton Inn on Bee Street includes access in its room rate. The…read moreequipment is less varied and lower in quantity than at a commercial gym, like a Crunch or a 24 Hour Fitness. TIP - locker room very sufficient for getting dressed for work TIP - ample parking prior to 9 AM on the street in front of the gym TIP - pool available

Fun , effective, tough workout ! The place is very clean and well put together too :)…read more I got a groupon for a month of classes. The coaches Jamie and Emily were more than helpful at my first work out. I did boot camp! The time flew by with various excersizes in the routine! I would totally recommend checking this place out

I have belonged to many gyms over the years. There need to be some more competition so they can…read moreraise their game. Overall, you can get a good workout. It's just overpriced for what they offer.

This is a small partially manned gym that is open late and opens early…read more Pros-the owner is very nice and it is very much a family business. The machines work well and everything is very clean. I don't do classes but there is very much a community vibe to the classes and silver sneaker members. The treadmills and elliptical machines are newer and in good shape. They have a good selection of weight machines. Cons- Being manned part time it can be hard to get in touch with ownership and often they aren't there during the times that they post where it is supposed to be manned. No showers, just a small changing area. The selection of equipment in the free weight area is strange- they have 2 smith machines, 2 curl wedges and 2 chest press machines that you load weights onto. No normal bench press or squat racks or row equipment. The machines are nice but free weight area is pretty sad which is strange because you'd think it would be cheaper. All in all a very nice gym that could be perfect if it had a little bit better free weight equipment.

My crazy friend and I are always on the lookout for a workout deal so when we saw a class pass for…read moreRaquel's on Groupon we decided to check it out. I checked out Raquel's website and read her bio. I found it cool that she's a mom of a young child b/c as a new mom I've been working on finding time to fit fitness into my hectic schedule. We signed up for the 5:30 am class through the Mindbody app. I've used Mindbody in the past and it makes sign up, cancelling (if necessary), and receiving reminders very easy so I'm glad Raquel uses it. There's a parking lot in front of the building which is always nice. When we arrived there were a few others going to the class also arriving and they were kind enough to hold the door for us. Raquel was running a few minutes late but the front desk girl and a few of the regulars already knew to start warming up and they lead us in doing so. When Raquel arrived we got right into it. She was just the right mixture of encouraging and firm to keep us motivated throughout the hour long class. We did a variety of different exercises, went for runs around the studio, etc so there was no getting bored. When we felt like giving up there was someone else in the class shouting way to go or you can do this which was really awesome. The studio is well equipped and there are several before and after pictures from clients displayed which is very encouraging. Ive been to a couple of Raquel's classes by now and I've enjoyed them all. There are men and women of different ages and fitness levels in the classes and everyone sweats! I would definitely recommend Raquel's.

I tried Racquel's for the first time as part of a Yelp fitness event for the Saturday boot camp…read moreclass. Sign up and payment are super easy online through their website. I enjoyed the class very much and decided to try a one month membership. I've seen attended the Saturday Boot Camp, Monday Shredded, and Wednesday Butts and Gutts. They offer a few classes each day (early morning class on weekdays, two evening classes, and a few morning weekend classes). They have a large loft space that can fit a ton of people (no worries about not getting into a class because it's full). There's a variety of different people--ages, genders, fitness levels and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Easy parking in the large lot across the street. They have a variety of membership offerings and group ons right now if you want to give a try. Come spring and summer, they offer workout classes in the park which is pretty cool. Would recommend for anyone looking to try a new fitness regimen!