If you want to get in the best shape of your life via personal training and/or small-group classes,…read moredefinitely give FINE a look. I found my way to them by sheer luck; over two and a half years later, I feel years younger, look better, and legitimately look forward to every session. The trainers are great, the schedule and format offer something for everyone, the community is welcoming and encouraging (all fitness levels welcome), and the facility is well equipped and well maintained. They retain clients based on their *results* and the exceptional quality of their services rather than contractual commitments (it's all month-to-month, and you can even pause your membership). Thank you, Colin and team!

Incredibly educated trainers who know what they're doing. As an added bonus - when not at the…read morestudio, I can follow the program that they provide for me in between studio workouts. Such a great studio. I highly recommend!

DO NOT SIGN UP THE MAKE IT LITERAL HELL TO CANCEL…read more WAS a decent gym. Has gotten worse under whoever bought the brand from Blink. The biggest issue I have with FLASH is that they illegally use cancellation tactics and roadblocks to make it almost impossible to cancel the membership. Under MA state law their "rules and conditions" are illegal. I have spent almost a half a year of my very busy life trying to get this con of a company to cancel my membership.

Pros: Very clean gym with nice staff. Decent price as well…read more Con 1: Way too many members. If you go in there anytime between 3pm and 7pm you will be waiting for machines, every time. It's over packed more than any gym I've ever seen. Con 2: There is one urinal in men's restroom. 400 people in the building with one urinal. You do the math.

I love this Planet Fitness! The bathrooms are clean, staff are nice, the personal training is…read moreamazing (Rick is the BEST), equipment is clean, people are also friendly too. I was never a gym girl growing up but started coming here to practice my own workouts and see Rick (Personal trainer). So worth the money!!

I had a bad experience at Planet Fitness today. With my current Planet Fitness closed today in…read morePorter Square due to equipment replacement, I was told I could go to another Planet Fitness club for the day. I drove to Medford where they told me that that club was under a different PF franchise. They said I couldn't come in without paying. I then drove to the Waltham club where they let me in to workout. Porter Sq should have listed the clubs that I could go to. Medford should have let me in for the day, given what I had to go through. Very disappointing. Waste of lots of gasoline when gas is expensive. Waste of my time and energy too.

I like this place. They got me in for June and May 2022 for the small group training. I like the…read morefact that it is a 7am class and the programming and instructor are really good. The cost is $260 for 1 month which is not cheap but also not like, Equinox prices for personal training. Will likely continue in the summer/fall 2022 if they have the space. Parking is a little tough if you do not have a Somerville Permit (need to find a meter in the AM or just hope you do not get towed in front of the Car Wash place). Overall a great spot in the Cambridge/Somerville area. Reminds me of Ethos in the South End.

I started training at the training room during covid (formerly at Healthworks) and I stay for Hua…read more Hua is so empathetic, she knows her clients so well and personalizes the workouts for both ability and goals. The Training Room is a cozy space that produces results. I love it!

I was very excited to be at Lifetime. I was invited as a guest and walked in feeling motivated and…read morehappy to experience the gym. Unfortunately, that completely changed after taking a class with the instructor, Alexander Liviner. From the beginning, his attitude came across as arrogant and superior -- exactly the opposite of what I was hoping for. At one point, he made fun of me for being slow. It was completely unnecessary. If he was trying to be funny, it wasn't funny at all. It felt humiliating rather than motivating. I also got a little confused with the weights and accidentally grabbed the wrong one. Instead of guiding me or correcting me in a professional way, he made a facial expression that made me feel like I was stupid. A coach's role is to support and teach -- not to mock or belittle someone who is trying. It also felt like he clearly favored more advanced participants, giving them more attention while others were left feeling invisible. I left the class embarrassed, disappointed, and honestly regretting that I took it. It was a horrible experience. Lifetime should choose instructors who lead with encouragement and professionalism -- not arrogance or favoritism.

Lifetime at Medford is a very new and beautiful facility. The equipment is modern and everything…read morelooks high-end. However, I do think there is room for improvement when it comes to overall cleanliness and attention to detail. Unfortunately, my experience in a class with an instructor named Alexander was very disappointing. It was my first time taking that class, and it was completely full. I did not feel properly guided or supported as a beginner. It was very clear that he showed preference toward certain pretty women in the class, giving them most of his attention. At times, it felt unprofessional, as if he was more focused on flirting and showing off than actually instructing. That kind of behavior should stay outside of a professional fitness class setting. Because I did not receive proper corrections, I ended up with knee pain after the session from doing repeated squats incorrectly. As a first-timer, I expected more supervision and professionalism. Overall, the gym itself has great potential, but this experience left a very bad impression. I would not recommend taking his class.

Paul Wellman is the real deal He is authentic and honest…read moreHe is knowledgeable and he treats his clients like individuals and not numbers Paul is avaiable by text and gives you great feedback I have worked with Paul for the past month. He took on my situation and listened to my insecurities. He gave me a personal assessment that acknowledged all my success as I came to Paul having already lost 40 pounds and dropping my bodyfat % to under 17% My goal was to put on more muscle and lose more BF He gave me great insight met me where I was and treated and respected all I have done and then set me up with realistic goals It's easy to just tell people their strengths but Paul was honest about my shoulders and back being weak. He pointed out how it was affecting my posture And although he was able to acknowledge my assets he shared how he can help me build on my strengths but more importantly how I can work on my weaknesses. Attached are pics of my current state after working with Paul for just a month. I have more confidence and I am already starting to see some muscle popping. I have more work to do but he is willing to challenge me to get there. If you are looking for honest feedback, assessment and guidelines...I highly recommend Paul Wellman I appreciate the time and sincerity he has taken in truly wanting to give me good advice and direction as well as criticism which challenges me to not be complacent and to continue to want to build a better, stronger, leaner and more muscular body.

Paul is an amazing trainer! He has taught me so many exercises that I am now confident doing in the…read moregym on my own. He makes the sessions very difficult but still fun. Also love that he offers two person training sessions so I can go with my friend and split the cost!

Taking care of people is what they are known for and I definitely feel that they center more on…read moreones well being thank you for all you do.

A few weeks ago I complained yelp style about the epic wait/disorganization (who wants to wait 3…read moremonths to start PT?) of the scheduling staff. This is still true and will likely still be true for me (and you) in the future. But I wanted to update about the quality of treatment because it stands out. I've been getting PT for chronic pain for the past year and a half and have worked with 5 physical therapists at different practices. 4 out of the 5 didn't seem to know what they were doing with me and I got hurt pretty badly. Sometimes more than once if I stuck with that person because I thought that's how PT worked. The only PT who seem to know what they were doing was private pay ($$) so I didn't have the highest hopes for this program. But after my first day of finally starting with a PT/OT regimen I realized they really understand chronic pain. Which is great, because literally everyone I have worked with so far hasn't. I love that they have OT here, no other chronic pain program I have been to or looked into has it, because they teach you how to properly do things so you can protect your body. They also build in biofeedback, stress management, coping, and CBT. Holy comprehensive. So if you've started going to a pain clinic and found that it doesn't seem like the best fit, get a first appointment here (2 months + out) then expect your PT/OT eval 3-4 weeks later, and first appointments 2 weeks later. If they recommend the weekly group program the wait may be longer. Stick with your crappy pain clinic until you can finally get in here and I think you'll be glad you put up with waiting like I did.

I started at this gym a little over a year ago as part of a charity event. The gym graciously…read moreparticipates every year for this event, donating their time and resources for these individuals training for a cause. Having been made to feel incredibly comfortable, and getting every benefit of boxing including confidence, health, and agility, I continued my training and they took me to win 5 of my fights in just one year. Boxing on a competitive level is incredibly intense and as such, it is definitely not for everyone. BUT, at the end of the day, whatever your needs, whether as a competitor or just someone wanting to get in shape, you would benefit vastly from Quietman's dedication.

This is the ultimate gym for boxing and MMA training the staff is wonderful and knowledgeable. The…read moretraining is superb and they also have a good line of refreshments clothing and equipment the gym is clean neat and airy

I recently started going to F45 in Medford. The staff is very friendly and they provide you with a…read moregood overview at your first class. I like that they do a mix of resistance, cardio and hybrid workouts. They typically have a little bit of everything in each day. This is more cross training based so expect to lift light and fast. If you enjoy the heavy lifting with low reps to build muscle, this isn't for you. If you're looking to get lean, then this is a great workout! My only issue is that they advertise a 45 min class but the workout itself is closer to 35mins.

Love F45 workouts! After 45 minutes, you will definently feel the burn (but in a good way). I…read moreespecially love their cardio workouts. You can choose from a schedule of cardio, resistance, and hybrid workouts. The coaches are great and will help you if you have any questions or just want to chat. I love how there's a parking lot too. Very convenient to get in and out.