Best gym in Northern MA for Powerlifters. Just a bit south of Southern NH. A little hard to find at…read morefirst because it's located inside a big building surrounded by a ton of other buildings. STAFF: -24 hour gym -Reasonable Membership Price -Owners are good and nice. They compete themselves as well. -Only Powerlifting gym in Northern MA to own Calibrated Plates EQUIPMENT: -1 Combo Rack -2 Squat Rack -1 Power Rack -2 Rogue Westside 2.0 -2 Deadlift Platforms -Dumbbell Rack up to heavy weights -Water Fountain right outside the gym near the restrooms -(Public) Weightlifting bars, 20kg 29mm Power bars, a few speciality bars -Other small misc. stuff ENVIRONMENT: -Powerlifters -Can take off shirt -Quiet at certain times but when people there, its pretty warm. VERDICT: Although small in size, it is the best gym in the area and def worth the investment for Powerlifters around there.

Odyssey is a great gym for powerlifters. It's 24 hrs for members and a great price for what's…read moreoffered. Odyssey pretty much has everything a powerlifter would need including calibrated kilo plates and a combo rack, which is super nice. It's kinda small but space is utilized incredibly well. The atmosphere is great, a lot of strong and knowledgeable lifters go here. The owners are fantastic!! Would absolutely recommend this gym :-)

I have been to several types of fitness places over the years - from big chains to local businesses…read moreto personal trainers, do-it-yourself equipment workouts to structured classes (usually with many people in them). The Fitness Factory in Salem, NH outshines them all. The owner/main trainer Jon is not only an expert in his field, but he imparts a joy for his work that manifests as innovative routines, fun but purposeful contests, and many ways to find your personal way to better fitness and keep it! Classes and one-on-one only make it all personal. And the music is awesome, set to make you move and groove to the ideal heartrate which is monitored and displayed on Heart Rate Ninja - which Jon created! His staff, Sandy and Tyler, emulate his philosophy and keep us going. Just superb; 10 years there and no end in sight for me! If you put in the work you will be better physically, emotionally, and enjoy it!

I love the morning boot camps here. Also this gym is great place to not just work out but also find…read morea better place to be healthy and become who you want to be

Used to be a decent gym for the money, but the rates have skyrocketed and the equipment has become…read moremore run down. Sauna was broken for months. There's a faucet that's been broken for months. The little "new" equipment appears to be purchased used. Overpriced, undervalued and poorly maintained. No new equipment ever, at best you get used equipment. And the owner does not reinvest properly to keep things up to date. Every week it's something different that's broken and it'll take weeks or longer for it to get fixed. But what really put it over the top was the fact that he's now charging every $50 a year as a maintenance fee. What maintenance? People are going down the street to planet fitness and they are paying $200 a year for brand new equipment in a brand new facility while he's charging $600 a year for broken down stuff. Edit - replying to owner's comments. COVID inflation has impacted everyone, including every member who pays. My bills have increased 40% since COVID, as has the bills of everyone I know. And that includes the cost of membership to HHF which has skyrocketed since COVID. It doesn't change that the value simply is not there. Down the street people are paying a 35% the price of a HHF membership for all new equipment, new facilities, and nearly 24 hours access. HHF has continually increased its membership fees year over year to the point where HHF is now within striking distance of the cost of memberships to premium facilities like Cedardale that include pools, basketball courts, all new equipment, tennis courts, working saunas, etc. As far as changing equipment goes, I will not dispute the claim regarding "selectorsized" equipment being updated 2.5 years ago. There's also a few refurbished elliptical machines replaced as well, not that they are really high quality machines. Folks I have spoken with only use them if the others are unavailable. But that's a relatively low percentage of the total equipment in the facility. There is much more equipment which are in need of replacement or, at least, better preventative maintenance: free weights are cracked or have rubber missing, step machines are old and break down frequently. Benches are too narrow or have broken/loose racks. The floor is uneven in several areas. It's not uncommon to find shims being used to keep wobbly equipment in place. I can't speak to what was done 25 years ago at HHF, and frankly I question how that is relevant to the value of the membership today. HHF provides facilities somewhere in the range of a discount gym but at 250% the cost of a discount gym. HHF is about 80% the cost of a premium facility, but provides nothing close to the facilities.

Moved to Hampstead a year ago and a neighbor of mine told me about this gym. After surviving both a…read morebroken neck and cancer over the last 2 years and just finding out I am cancer free, I decided to join especially to get my strength back. I was greeted with a huge smile by the manager, Melissa who showed me around the cleanest gym I have ever been to in my life. Started yoga classes and all kinds of others. This gym is not only 20 and 40 year old body builders. This gym is geared for everyone young and old. Everyone who I have met here, the instructors and members are so friendly, nonjudgmental and helpful. Very reasonably priced for what you get! I recommend Hampstead Heath and Fitness to everyone! Treat yourself to a great smoothie after.

I've tried a lot of weight loss programs over the years and OPEX is the first to get me. They…read morefigured me out and helped me find my internal motivation to change the way I eat and how I work out. I'm learning so much! I'm down 42 pounds (from 225!) so far and I'm not stopping! For the first time in ten years, I feel like I have control over how I eat and live. I'm so lucky I found OPEX, my life is forever changed.

One of the many reasons OPEX Hampstead works for me and why I love it so much is because ALL of my…read moreworkouts are programmed around what I want to improve. I'm not limited to a workout that may or may not benefit me. Trying to modify for my skill level, left feeling inferior because I can't get the "prescribed" weight up, the reps for time in or the footwork down. Open honest communication with my amazing coach helps me to not only reach my goals but continue to raise the bar for myself at a pace that fits where I'm at right now. If something isn't working we adjust the workouts keeping my goals in mind. I never leave feeling like I've failed, only that I'm making progress no matter how fast or slow but it's always moving forward. I look and feel better than I ever have. I honestly and wholeheartedly believe in what Kyle and Ashley are doing here. I feel they truly care about seeing the individual reach their own personal goals. I see it working not only for myself but for other clients as well!! I strongly recommend coming down and seeing what working out in a fun, caring, inspiring atmosphere looks like!! Feeling stronger, healthier, happier. #OPEXhampstead #weareOPEX

First class staff and facility! The CFS family is amazing. Since my first day, everyone was very…read morewelcoming, helpful, and supportive. I highly recommend CrossFit Souhegan to anyone, regardless of where you are on your fitness journey.

I cannot say enough about the community at this gym, not just the coaching staff but the members at…read morethis Crossfit box! Anyone looking, or merely interested in the sport, do not hesitate to stop in or inquire via social media! The staff goes above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable and will ensure succeed, in both your physical fitness and your self worth, and confidence!

The gym has everything you need and more. Owners are very accommodating and Sean is great at…read morepersonalizing workouts for maximum results and comfort. I attended a female only class setting and felt very comfortable with the instructors and classmates! Music was up beat and motivating. The ages of the women in the class was from mid 20's onward- and fitness levels of all kinds. Every one felt welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend Sean and his team!

Don't go here if your not trying to spend an arm and a leg. tried to pause my membership i was told…read morethat it would be paused and I wouldn't be charged, still was charged 3 days later and was informed after that I couldn't pause it without medical reasoning.. also they don't inform you when you cancel that theres gonna be a 150 dollar cancellation fee. Be aware of the 90 dollar maintenance fee a few months In as well that you won't be informed about unless you meticulously read the contract. good luck

This gym is the first gym I have EVER felt fully comfortable at. The members are all there for the…read moresame reason as me -- to work out, have fun, and gain something bigger and better along the way. The staff here is always so friendly, helpful, and caring. I never feel intimidated to ask if I don't know how to do something, whereas some gyms are full of ego. There are always classes taught by professionals that keep you motivated and moving! I would reccommend this gym 10/10 times. It's like having the option to do crossfit style classes without the price point. Oh-- and the MyZone feature is the coolest thing ever! You can purchase a MyZone heart rate monitor, and see EXACTLY what you've burned, heartrate, and MEPs on a TV screen. I will always be a member here!!

Been coming to this gym since the Gold's days. Always been my home gym even when I wasn't living in…read moretown. Never too busy or crowded, the equipment has never failed me, and the staff is always polite, helpful, and knowledgeable. Special shout out to Dana for always taking the time to help out when technical difficulties arise.

Fit lab Merrimack is the best fit lab out of the chain, best lighting, very clean and well kept…read more Everything is organized, pretty quiet. It really has everything you need for any work out. Also ample parking which is a huge plus!! Only good things to say about this gym! Huge shout Dana D. for being a friendly face and making the sign up process easy. Thanks Dana