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!

I went from a past gym where I dreaded the idea of going to it due to crowdedness, terrible…read moremachines and just an off vibe. I went searching and found Flash Fitness last December and never looked back. The machines got major overhauls, there is more than enough space to find something to do even when it is busy. The staff is extremely helpful and accomodating. A gym to take notes from in my opinion.

Couldn't cancel my membership, made it the most difficult process. Would not recommend this gymread more

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'm updating this review since it's been a year and I'm still getting to the TR at least once a…read moreweek. My favorite class is the Thursday 6am spin class. Derek and Regan are my favorite instructors for different reasons. Derek is great at creating a class that mimics an outdoor ride. Whether we're modeling our workout after part of the Tour de France or just taking on a series of hills, I always feel like I left with a great workout. Regan always choose fun, upbeat music that helps you to power through her drills. I feel like sometimes a class can be repetitive, but the music and her attitude make the class go by pretty quickly. I also recently tried a Wednesday 6am bootcamp class that meets outside at Conway park. I'd never worked with the two instructors (with Sean + another instructor who I hadn't met before). I normally DESPISE bootcamps, and it can suck being the new person to a group. But the instructors had great attitudes, were really funny, and made the class enjoyable by changing up our activities frequently. It involved a lot of partner work, but I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. AND--I felt twinges in my abs from all the planking for at least a week afterward. (Which means I should probably do this class more often.) The only downside to these classes is that I would really love another 6am spin class (although obviously not possible if the indoor space is already in use). I feel like a lot of people would do a Friday AM spin class if it were offered. I'm giving 4 stars mostly because I've only found the 6am spin class to be the one class that I really consistently attend, but the Training Room is an awesome place to take classes if you want a low stress, low-commitment trial with a new activity.

I have mixed feelings for this branch. This is a significantly smaller version of lifetime located…read moreconveniently at Wellington station. Lots of parking options. However since it is closer to the city, it's small and has limited amenities. They offer a variety of classes, but their gym space is very crowded. I found their spin and yoga classes comparable to boutique club classes. Their other cardio/lifting classes are better suited for beginners. Their staff is very friendly and they have some tables to work. The only thing outside the small space is that it gets VERY crowded. Which means you're waiting on equipment, the bathrooms get dirty quickly and hard to find locker space. They only have a tiny sauna in the change room which is always full during prime hours. I would not pay a hefty membership fee for just this location.

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.

I came to Paul with rotator cuff and back issues I'd been dealing with for years, and he quickly…read morediagnosed the root cause and got me on a path to recovery. He's got a great attitude and you can tell he's really invested in helping you.

This was my first experience with a 1:1 Trainor. I paid Paul wellmans exorbat fees..he advised it…read morewas $2995 and gave me a discount to $1995 for a fast track 6 weeks program. It started ok but he provides no coaching no assistance but strength training. I can get that at the gym. This was an absolute farce of what he provided he was not flexible with times and then had the audacity after I cancelled paid him $1995 dollars to charge my credit card $500 for future money. He is a absolute fictional Trainor. No help, nothing but take money from you. He did not provide anything but weight training. For $2k I expected a program as he advertises. Stay away for. This scam. I'm out $2k

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 was a patient at Spaulding Medford about 5 years ago. Ostensibly, it was a rehab program. I was…read moreso excited to do PT, OT, etc. Instead what we patients received was gaslighting and cruelty. I was not there for pain, as my condition does not cause me to experience pain, I was there for physical rehab. Depsite that, I was told every day I was focused on the pain (what pain?!) and that it was "all in my head"-- despite the fact that I have a serious, progressive neurological condition. I asked OT to teach me ways to do chores and errands with my conditions limitations. Instead, she made me do Tai Chi in my chair for every session twice a week for 3 months. I learned nothing. They not only didnt help me physically, but the damage they did to my psyche is permanent. 5 years later, I still regularly think about what they did amd said to us patients. Their social worker was especially horrific, and should never be allowed to be work with patients. Some of the things she said to me will never leave my brain. As soon as I left the program, I got myself into a *real* PT/OT program at MGH and it made a huge difference, especially as I received all the medical and mental support one needs during a major recovery. The regular Spaulding programs are fantastic. The medford clinic pain and rehab program should be avoided and shut down. Many such clinics across the country are being shut down (such as Philly CHOP's,which this is based off of) as more and more evidence comes out about how these programs' approaches irreparably harm patients. Please avoid this place and find a regular OT/PT office. This is not the place to go to heal.

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.

I have been to a lot of F45s in the Boston Area to do the 7 for 7 deal where you can pay 7 bucks…read morefor 1 week. I highly enjoy this work out and this studio. The crew that comes here is pretty hard core and they have a wide offering of classes- as early as 5am (!) for the first class of the day. I loved their music, too (straight hip hop generally and no techno like other F45 locations). The parking situation is pretty good and there is a really good nail salon right next door for those wanting to hit a gel mani right after the class. I was highly impressed with the motivation and instruction this class gave me. I had a baby within the year and after 7 straight days of this class I felt like I legit dropped the 10 pounds I had left to lose. This is the perfect work out for mothers - 45 mins in and out and Saturday you can treat yo'self to that 60 min work out. I am attaching a pic here- I've gotten more and more fit the more I go. I did have to join the Somerville Location b/c it was closer to where I live in Cambridge, but I really loved the Medford spot. If not for the traffic I prob would have joined here.