My experience with Worcester Common Fitness has been extremely disappointing and ultimately led to…read moremy membership being terminated after I attempted to address an issue. One of the biggest problems is the lack of professionalism from staff. On multiple occasions, employees have been on their phones instead of assisting customers and appeared unprepared to handle basic questions about services. When I approached staff for help, the responses were not customer-friendly and often came across as irritated or dismissive. The initial dispute stemmed from the fact that the employee I interacted with did not appear to be properly trained to handle the request I brought forward--despite the fact that other staff members I've dealt with previously were able to assist with the exact same issue without any problem. In contrast, this situation was made unnecessarily difficult. Part of the issue involved my 16-year-old guest. Rob and another staff member claimed that my guest was required to have his own credit card on file, rather than being processed as a guest under my account. This directly contradicts how other staff members have handled the same situation for me over the past month, where they were able to provide quick and straightforward solutions without any issue. This inconsistency points to a lack of proper training and internal communication. During my most recent visit, I went in with the intention of resolving the issue calmly. Instead, the interaction escalated. The staff member involved was not easy-going or understanding, and the situation quickly became unproductive. What was more concerning was how the situation was handled by the general manager, Rob. Rather than acting as a neutral party, he was, in my experience, combative and condescending. He made accusatory statements toward me before backtracking and then asking questions, which gave the impression that he approached the situation from an aggressive stance rather than trying to understand it objectively. He repeatedly tried to control what I could say and how I could say it, insisted that I answer his questions in a specific way, and criticized me when I did not respond as he expected. Rob also accused me of violating company policy, despite the fact that I had been following the same process for bringing in my guest over the past month without any issue. This policy concern was never raised previously, which made it feel selectively enforced and introduced only during this dispute. Today he also tacked on another supposed company policy violation that I have witnessed others commit on the daily basis. He claimed that it is against company policy to bring in a guest and train that guest, but from what I observe on the daily basis, there are groups of people who are not members, coming in as guests to be trained by a member of the gym who are not gym employees. And this is very common and prevalent, so I am confused as to why this policy is now suddenly only applying to me. On top of that, I never once verified or claimed that I am training anyone, they have not verified it, but he made the accusation before trying to backtrack the accusation to ask me if I am training anyone... just overall very biased and confrontational. At no point did I feel like I was being treated as an equal customer or that my perspective was being fairly considered. Instead, the situation felt one-sided, and the decision to terminate my membership appeared to support an employee who was not equipped to properly handle the situation. As a result, my membership was terminated without what I believe was a balanced or professional review of the circumstances. Overall, I would not recommend this gym to others who expect to be treated with basic respect, consistency, and professionalism. Customers should feel heard and respected, not dismissed or talked down to. I hope management takes a serious look at staff training, consistency in policy enforcement, and how conflicts with customers are handled moving forward.

Super clean and new! Great staff that were very friendly. Lots of machines and lots of free…read moreweights. Plenty of cardio. Highly suggest. If I lived here, I'd def get a membership.

Attention COMPETITORS! If you are in the area for any of the…read morelocal bodybuilding shows and you want to get your pre/post show workouts in... this is the place! The manager Gary is a super cool dude who will usually hook you up (even after hours) if you tell him you're here for the show. They have enough equipment to get all the angles and muscle groups and it's super clean. Gary has done a great job remodeling the place and all the equipment is well maintained. There are bathrooms and showers. There's a ton of mirrors and room for mobility work and/or posing. I am usually not one for commercial gyms but the next time I'm in town this will be my go to spot!

I joined the Auburn MA location originally, and when those owners opened up this Shrewsbury St…read morelocation several years ago, I began going here instead. The gym has always been great, and exceeded my expectations. When Gary took over, things only got better. The gym has constantly been improving, including additional racks and a whole new space geared towards functional training. While I would like to see a hack squat machine, and some kind of hammer press for incline chest, I really can't make a legitimate complaint. Yes, Planet Fitness and the like are cheaper, but they are more crowded, no where near as clean, and doesn't have your personal fitness goals in mind. Take the time to check it out, you will see the difference.

Honestly this ymca isn't necessarily bad but it very old and run down compared to the other ymcas…read morein the area. Another annoying occurrence is that it takes weeks/if not months for something to be fixed (example the sensors in the sauna) There is a group of older gentlemen who continuously talk about the saunas/stream baths in their original country of origin. They continuously mess around with the heat sensors at the YMCA claiming the sauna here isn't "hot enough" as it is in their country of origin. They in turn mess up the sauna and put it out of commission for weeks/if not months.

The facility is in an alarming state of disrepair - particularly the mens' showers. The older men…read morealso prance around the showers and locker rooms completely naked, like it's a gay bath house. They need to be told to cover up.

Uncaged Fitness is everything that a gym should be. This place is all about putting in the work…read more The equipment selection is top-notch -- plenty of free weights, machines, and space to train without feeling cramped or rushed. An incredible selection of machines to hit every single muscle group in multiple different ways. The pump was very real and I felt Uncaged The gym is clean, well-maintained, and organized, which makes every workout enjoyable. I would gladly move all the way to Worcester just to get a membership at Uncaged Fitness.

1 year update: solid gym, still one of the best in the area. Downlighting is a little too harsh, in…read moregeneral, and is especially unbearable at the incline bench or dumbbell area. Music is too loud, sometimes, can even hear through my airpod pros. Bottom line: still a great gym but probably could find a gym of similar value (24hr with good equipment) at Prime fitness or Impact fitness with less of the music and bright lights.

It's rare to find an old school powerlifting gym in Massachusetts with an amazing atmosphere,…read moreawesome people, and loud music. If you're looking for a great place to lift heavy, train hard, and hang out with beer loving people, this is it. Tony and Greg are very knowledgeable when it comes to training, beer, and heavy music. I've been coached by Tony to get me to nationals, and the amount of progress I've made is more than in my entire two and a half years of competitive lifting. If I trained at The Strength House for the entirety of this cycle, I'm certain my progress would be so much more, just due to the environment and atmosphere. Bottom line, if you're looking to train at the best gym with the best people, give The Strength House a visit. I guarantee you won't be disappointed

My son started training here for baseball. They do an excellent job tailoring programs for each…read morepersons needs. We have been very impressed with the program so far.

I finally gave this place a shot for the sole reason that it's the closest gym to my house, and--my…read moreGod, what to say. I'd rather give my money to a fitness center run by Satan himself. I cannot imagine who would find this "gym" appealing except a high school boy looking to buy steroids, although there was one woman who seemed to be the one selling them. Ladies, do you enjoy being ogled by sickly-complected 17-year olds who run 0.3 miles on the treadmill at an all-out pace in a hoodie, WITH the hood up? How about a 23-year old bro wearing seven pounds of hair gel and a tanktop comprised of four strings? Then by God it's your lucky day, as the exclusive demographics of this joint appear to be Really Weird Dudes. Further observations: The music is bad (not normal-bad, you-have-to-try bad), and it is deafening. Blaring Queen on my noise-cancelling headphones failed to drown it out. The lighting is...red. The locker rooms are small and dirty. The ambiance screams Ringworm. The temperature is hardly cooler than the outside (it's called a dehumidifier, friends). On the treadmill I used, half the buttons were straight-up broken and the belt was loose, and it crapped out after 30 minutes. I did not stay to use the weight machines, which were crammed together like tinned sardines, as the urge to escape became, well, inescapable. In summary: I'm genuinely impressed that I managed to move this close to The Worst Gym in the World. Like, what are the chances. Anyway, if you're looking for a stuffy, creepy Exercise Dungeon as imagined by an especially dim middle schooler, check Impact out!!!

I visited twice as a guest with my niece. This gym is great! They have tons of equipment.Bi wish I…read morelived closer, I would be a member for life!

This gym means business. Its rough around the edges and is no frills but the classes, coffee and…read morejuice bar and super friendly vibe makes this place special!!!

I've been a huge gym rat in my life, and this is the best gym I've ever come across. The facility…read moreand availability of equipment is outstanding, and you can't beat the schedule and variety of classes. There are classes challenging for all levels of fitness, and anyone can join and try any class. Whatever your goals are, you can meet them here. The community is very welcoming and supportive. The smoothie bar is a very sweet little bonus. Just check it out, you'll be addicted very quickly!

Strongman/Powerlifting gym. its great. plenty of weights, benches, and implements to train with…read more even if you are not a powerlifter or into strongman check it out anyway. Its a real gym designed for people who actually want to train and improve.

From the owner: Everyone is welcome, from novices to advanced lifters, we value hard work above all. We are a not a…read morecommercial gym, we cater to those interested in Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, Functional Fitness, Body Building, Strongman and more.