My son has been attending the build u After school program…read morefor kids since September. He absolutely loves the trainers. The kids there seem to be having a blast. Build u is trying to take an entire approach including teaching about good habits. We're very happy. PS Lauren the administrator does a great job keeping us informed on kiddo arrival and checks in if they miss a day.

I've been battling the 'I need to go to the gym' issue for several years now. Finally made the…read moredecision to try out the Build U facility and see what they had to offer. Mind you, I'm on week two of my fitness journey, but I will say that they have a very welcoming environment that has already pushed me to actually show up every day! From the layout, staff and other members who are in various stages of their fitness goals. Very encouraging environment and one that I have attended daily since joining. Kris and Nick are great trainers - personable, focused on ensuring that the circuit type training is lined up to your skill set all while doing so in an encouraging manner - not the 'in your face' type trainers that are out there. And I need to add - these guys really know their stuff. Amazing the difference in my core strength heading into my second week. Without question I would recommend Build U for anyone looking for an alternative to the standard gym setup, who is focused on seeing progress.

I joined exactly one month ago and love this gym. I go to the Salem location and use the machines,…read morepool, hot tub etc. I've taken a few of the classes and they are very good, but don't mesh with my usual schedule right now. After exercising in the pool for a month, using exercises I learned in the classes, my bad knees has felt much better. When I joined I climbed stairs by putting one foot on first step, then the second foot on the same step, then moving the first foot up one step, etc. Now I can climb the stairs normally. it's been years since I could do that. Ive found the staff very friendly and helpful. The location is clean, well lit and not crowded. h Have never had to wait for any machines.

They aren't the best gym for older folk and seniors . Actually pretty arrogant and in it for the…read morebuck . Ask a legitimate question and their response you're welcome to go elsewhere.

I'm not sure what you call Drive. A gym is the place you enthusiastically strut to on the first of…read moreevery January for a few weeks towards an hour long elliptical routine, and then only attend sporadically during the year to check-in so your Facebook friends can be jealous that you are "working out" and they are at home on Facebook. Drive is not a gym. Drive is family. Drive is community, coming together for the common goal of living healthier lives in my opinion. My husband Frank and I have been members for over a year after being referred by a friend (thank you Karen!) and previously waisting money on countless gyms throughout our lives. We are both highly motivated people living busy lives who made time for the gym, but that was only half the battle. We needed a place that would set us up for success and push us to our limits on day 1, and drive us past them on day 2. While you can certainly come and workout on the cardio machines alone, nearly everyone takes full advantage of the classes which is what makes this place so special. We've done hot yoga, power yoga, deep stretch and a few of the many other yoga classes. We've taken classes with Jake, Becky and Taylor and they are fantastic. As newbies, it was great having instructors that tailor classes to support newbies as well as all-stars. They remind you that there is no perfect way of doing yoga, it's a practice and you have to do what feels right for your body. The other classes each have a unique focus. Whether you want to build muscle, focus on core areas, or burn calories and fat. Synergy and Fuel with Matt and Tony are two of my favorite since you often do 40 or so exercises (and then you do them all over again). So when you feel like you can't do another rep, you are onto the next exercise that focuses on another muscle group allowing you to workout harder than I personally ever thought I could. They offer classes as early as 4:30am and into the evening which helps meet everyone's different schedules. Though personally, hell will probably freeze over before you catch me at a 4:30am. As someone who is notoriously terrible at remembering names, I'm mesmerized at the ability of all the trainers and staff to know everyone's name. I've even see people brand new to the gym who all the team members already call by name from day one. It makes such a difference, since when you're in class in your zone, and you hear a trainer call out your name with direction and guidance or a personable hello or goodbye from Joan and the rest of the staff. If your budget allows, I recommend trying out their personal trainers, whether small group or one-on-one. In particular, I highly recommend Matt, who my husband and I and friends have loved working out with. He's supportive of your goals, and holds your accountable to meet those goals. Before Matt, I settled for the idea, that I would never be able to do certain exercises or lift certain amounts of weights. He has pushed me farther than I thought possible and the classes are a great compliment to holistic training. The owner's are incredibly personable and welcoming. Tony and Jake are very active in the local community as well as the fitness community. From training high school sports teams to Salem's Fire Department, they are becoming and integral member of the community. Along with running the successful business and giving back to the community, they somehow also find time to teach countless classes throughout the week without breaking a sweat. Well, strike that, we all break a massive sweat at Drive, but it adds to the ambiance. Tony has been known for saying, "It doesn't get easier, you get stronger." It may sound like lip service, until that day in class when you find yourself saying, "Wow, this is finally getting easier," but then you look at the number of weights and realize it's actually getting harder, and you are getting stronger. They have a brand new location is unbelievable. The last location was good, and overall we could have worked out anywhere because it was the trainers and fellow Drivers who made it so successful. Everyone made the best of it, though it became clearer that while we were being worked out to our extremes the location was also limiting potential, space wise. While I think we all would have been happy with just minor improvements, Drive instead built a brand new location that feels like it belongs in Boston. But fortunately you don't have to worry about the typical snooty people that fill up some high end Boston gyms, because at Drive in my experience everyone who steps in there is there to work, and far too busy to have an attitude. Also, where most gyms are full of strangers, since Drive is more like a family, I find people treat each other more like one, since they know they will be seeing those same people day and in and out. Whether you call it a gym, a wellness center, or jokingly a cult, all I can say is, call it, because your body and soul deserves it.

Great workout environment with all of the equipment needed to get fit. I enjoyed the upbeat music…read moreplayed during workouts and liked how easy it is to book classes on the app. Their trainers are knowledgeable and motivating. Best shape of my life

I signed up for 4 classes a month. I didn't realize it was on autopay. Attended 2 classes,…read morereviewed bank statements and noticed I was being charged$79 per month for 2months. When I wanted to cancel my automatic payment and classes for good, they said in order to cancel I had to pay one more $79 payment . this is completely wrong. I would not recommend Pure barre only looking out to make money. I paid $240 for nothing.

same class offered over and over again for the first 2 months. That is not what I purchased. I…read morefound the instructors' mediocre at best and I've done barre for years. I like the place I was doing more, but wanted to try a new business out. I revoked my membership and stopped going, didn't use the second month as it wasn't worth it. Disappointing.

My son loves his karate class. They make the classes fun. The app is great for signing up for…read moreclass and very flexible.

I looked into this dojo for my son because I trained in karate for about six years when I was…read moreyounger, and I know how valuable good instruction can be. I wanted him to have that same opportunity. What I saw here raised one red flag after another. The Kenpo taught here struck me as so watered down and Americanized that I had trouble recognizing it as the martial art I hoped my son would learn. They've incorporated boxing movements that, in my experience, make little sense in karate sparring. I was genuinely surprised to see ducking taught as a move. The belt progression concerned me even more. My son has a friend who earned a black belt here at age 12 after only three years of training. On its own, that might warrant a closer look. Combined with fees for each belt test, it left me with the impression that promotions are happening far too quickly. A black belt should represent years of demonstrated skill and hard work, not a series of paid tests. I also found the push to commit to months of training troubling. Other reviews allege that families were asked to leave five-star reviews; I can't verify those claims, but they added to my concerns. I'm sure some children enjoy the classes. But from what I saw, the emphasis seemed to be on keeping kids entertained and moving through belts, rather than teaching a disciplined martial art with meaningful standards. If you want a fun hour-long activity for your child, this may suit you. If you want serious, traditional martial arts instruction, I would look elsewhere. To me, this had every hallmark of a "McDojo."

Really enjoy the weight room. Nicely setup…read more The machines they have are older, but in my honest opinion I like it better than the Nautilus equipment that is in most other commercial gyms. The newer equipment feels more awkward to me. All metal dumbbells that just feel right. I really dig it. The only thing I would add is a hack squat machine. Sauna room is great. Down to earth kind of gym. One of my favorite gyms in the area. I've tried out three others.

Nice has sauna. Both steam and dry. Hot tub if your into that. Nice workout equipment layoutread more

I love this place! All the instructors are amazing and lead you through a killer workout. The…read moremusic, the lights, the vibe... all on point. I come religiously because this place is addicting. Highly suggest!

Classes here are awesome! I went to the first class they had here and I've been loving it ever…read moresince. I've gone to a few different spin studios in the Boston area, and this is among the best. The music is loud, but I get a great work out and it's always fun. If you can have fun while you're working out, it's a double bonus... The instructors are also really nice and will help new people out. They make everyone feel welcome at home! Glad we have such an upscale spin studio in Salem.

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

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!

The difference LFG has made on my health has been massive. I arrived with constant back trouble and…read moremuch difficulty with flexibility and left-right coordination. I still have a ways to go, but I am more flexible and better coordinated than I have ever been. My back problems have lessened dramatically, and I couldn't pull this off anywhere else. LFG is much more than a gym. It's a community where people form friendships and truly work together to help everyone around them succeed. It is just plain fun. The credit for that goes to the LFG team, who put community at the center of everything they do. They do much more than instruct and put us through our paces. They keep tabs on everyone's birthdays. Getting married? Shaina will organize a "bridal shower workout." I love walking in there, no matter how tired or sore I am. I see the instructors and my fellow members and everything just brightens. If you have always avoided the gym because of the usual culture, LFG is your answer. I honestly don't know what I'd do without this place. Chris is tough. He busts my balls. But he is fun, and I feel like Superman by the end of every class I take with him. Aimee and Shaina (I call my Thursday classes the "Shaimee" show) are outstanding trainers and humans. Morgan is an absolute powerhouse who has taught me a lot about good nutrition -- and that's just from her Instagram videos. I was never much of a gym guy -- until the day I first walked into LFG.

My son was a member of LFG fitness. Though it's a little bit expensive, the training is quite good…read more The employees of LFG, however, are quite rude. My wife had dropped off our son to LFG and told the girl working the desk that we wanted to cancel my son's membership. She said okay. Then, a month later, we were charged. When I called up to inquire they were very rude. The guy actually challenged me to a fight! He may have been hit in the head too many times because that's ridiculous. He said that the gyms policy is that cancellations must be in writing. Not a problem at all. The problem is that the girl who worked there didn't tell us that. Otherwise we would have sent an email to cancel. Also, for some weird reason, the guy on the phone kept saying that the gym is family owned. What does family owned have to do with stealing money from members? The gym ended up stealing $125 from me.