I went to Waverley Oaks Athletic Club for a little over a year and really loved it. I had a family…read moreplan which makes the price much more reasonable. I loved the included classes and the variety of classes. I just couldn't make the class times work for my with my work schedule anymore. The space was clean and the front desk staff was helpful. They have a locker room with a sauna, three workout class spaces. I wish they had a track for running and walking somehow.

Review of weverly Oak Club (Waltham, Massachusetts) We are…read moreactive family members of Waverly Oak Club in Waltham, and our experience during the Family Swim session from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM was completely unacceptable from both a customer service and a legal standpoint. According to the club's website, membership terms, and all publicly available policies, there is absolutely no mention of any additional fee for a child to participate in Family Swim, especially not during the 4-5 PM session. Despite this, today we were denied entry and were told that we must pay an additional fee -- the staff even mentioned $10 for the child, and later $80 -- although none of these fees appear anywhere in the official documentation. When we were stopped at the entrance, we asked the front desk staff to show us exactly where on the website it states that a child requires an additional payment for Family Swim from 4-5 PM. The receptionist looked but could not find any such information. She then sent us to the manager. The manager spoke to us in an extremely rude and dismissive manner. Instead of providing proof or pointing to written policies, he simply said: "If we let everyone in, we will destroy our business." This statement was made sharply, with a clear tone of hostility, and with no attempt to justify or explain the alleged fee. It was obvious that his decision was not based on any written rule but purely on his own judgment at the moment. From a legal perspective: Charging undisclosed, non-transparent fees violates basic consumer protection principles, including unfair or deceptive practices under Massachusetts law. Denying access to a service that is already included in a paid family membership constitutes improper performance of contractual obligations. Introducing new fees "on the spot," without written policy or prior notice, is inconsistent with standards of good faith and fair dealing. We left extremely disappointed. This club demonstrates that it can invent new charges at any moment, deny access to members, and treat customers with open disrespect. We do not recommend Waverly Oak Club to anyone.

I have had an amazing experience with the trainers. They are hands on and take the time to teach…read moreyou the basics.

The staff at Synergy are fantastic. I am a repeat customer for a few reasons. Mainly I love small…read moregroup workouts and the community that it builds. The gym is great but I just struggled figuring out what I needed to do. Synergy eliminates the guess work. Age is no matter, physical limitations also no matter. The staff will help with alternative exercises and work with any limitations. They make the workouts challenging but fun. They also offer virtual if physically going in is a challenge. Don't want a group workout, they got that covered too. One on one personal training is always and option. I just love this place and the staff!

The original branch that I signed up with because they offered a free day to the businesses in the…read morebuilding where I work. After a few classes, I found their HIIT/Cardio intense (at least for me) programs very helpful for my races that require more than just running. At OTF, there's treadmills, rowers and the weight floor. You can choose where you want to start, or let the front desk pick for you. The space is a little smaller than Chelmsford, but it's convenient because I can jump into class right after work. Also, most days run classes until 6:30 unlike the other branch I go to. After attending a month's worth of classes, I can definitely say that their theory works (stay in orange/red zone long enough and you'll continue burning after class). Almost forgot, if you sign up for a class and miss it, there's a $15 fee! That's one way to stay accountable!

Love it here! The coaches and front desk staff are all awesome! This is the third OTF studio I've…read morebeen part of and is by far my favorite one.

I tried Btone legs and chest Toned class with Maria and I am now looking at the schedule to book…read morefor now. I really enjoyed the pace of the class and the direct and clear cues. Excited to try other days targeting different muscle groups. The studio is very well lit and has this homey welcoming atmosphere. There is a parking lot and lots of street parking as well. It is also a very nice getaway from the heat.

I went to my first class this morning with Brittany and she was great! Brittany's instruction made…read moreit easier for me to follow along as a beginner with only a little familiarity with the class and the poses. If you're coming for the first time you'll need to have some grip socks, I was able to borrow a pair from a friend but they also sell them there. I loved the equipment and the movements that we did had me exercising muscles that I never do when I go to the gym on my own. I left the class feeling very accomplished and toned! Everyone there was super friendly and welcoming to a new comer. If you're a little hesitant about doing this for the first time on Saturdays they have a beginner class where they go through the motions very slowly. Check out their special for new comers, get your grip socks and go get toned!!

I'm a personal trainer/gym owner and I've gone to see Mike and Lenny several times for various…read moreaches and injuries, and the treatment is always quick, top-notch, and to the point. Unlike most chiro/PT places, they don't try to string you along with therapy sessions multiple times a week but instead give you an honest and reasonable treatment plan for recovery. They are both at the top of the field in the industry and I learn so much every time I visit. From a performance standpoint, the coaches (Malcolm and Rob) are all extremely attentive, professional, and friendly. The classes are unbelievably comprehensive and it shows in the results they get. If you're looking for a fun, supportive, fitness/PT environment then Champion is the place for you!

Helping my daughter to improve her softball pitching and batting skills. Have many other trainers…read morefrom different places, Champion seems to have the right people and skills to get things right. Noticeable improvement at the games!

I started my journey with Slava and Anna 2 months ago. I had a goal to get a 6 pack. Slava did an…read moreassessment with me and set up a personal work out plan according to my goals and my physical strength. Anna helped me with my diet which actually wasn't like change of all my habits. She basically taught me how to use portion control and eat what I want. Within 30 days I was able to loose from 115 lbs to 107 lbs. I lost almost 2 inches in my belly (that was a big win win) Finally, I'm not only lost the weight in my most concerned areas but as a bonus got so much stronger in shoulder and chest areas. I absolutely will continue to work out with Slava and Anna constantly. They are amazing people who care about your goals and check on you all the time! Below are my images (3 weeks apart)

SLAVA IS BY FAR THE BEST PERSONAL TRAINER IN THE NEWTON AREA. I am unable to get myself to…read moreexercise without someone there to encourage me, and even when I plan to go to a gym, I don't. I need a personal trainer who will come to me. I have had personal trainers before, but working out with them was sufficiently unmoving or unpleasant that I stopped. Then I was incredibly lucky and I found Slava. Even though I dislike doing exercise, because of Slava's engagement, dedication, and terrific and supportive personality working out with him has been not just bearable, but fun! We've worked together for over a year, and he now comes to my house 3-4 times a week. I'm in better shape than I have ever been. If you need a personal trainer, you will not find anyone better!

This Planet Fitness is good. You need to know what to expect. It's an entry level gym for which you…read morepay $10/month. It's designed for accessibility for those just starting out. So you're not going to get a lot of amenities. But there are plenty of cardio machines and weight machines. If you want to lose weight or get strong there are plenty of ways to do that here but you're not gonna feel fancy about it. If you want a sauna or a pool or dietary help or oddly specific machines, go elsewhere. The only real basics a PF lacks for are your free standing racks and cages where you can load as many plates as you want. Kind of a bummer, but I can see how it does comport with the ethos of "no lunk" zone. The place is new, too. In the last several months they've replaced most (if not all) their equipment. Very rarely is any equipment out of order. The space is a good size. There is a stretching room upstairs with stability balls, mats, a stretching cage, some light weight dumbbells and plates, as well as the ab workout area. The second floor also has a handful of upright and recumbent bikes. Downstairs they have their 30-minute circuit area, which almost no one ever uses properly, but the principle of being able to get a quick whole body workout in in 30-minutes is nice. Again, it's not for the advanced gym goer but for those getting accustomed to being active every day and trying to figure out what the heck to do when they get to a gym it's great. They have three rows of treadmills and some stair masters, plenty of upright and recumbent bikes, rowing machines, and ellipticals. The weight room has half a dozen benches and smith machines, two sets of dumbbells from 5lbs to ~90lbs. They have two of each type of machine which helps to prevent crowding as well as four multi use machines that combine things like rows, seated lat pull downs, and adjustable pulleys. They also have a giant new jungle gym of a cage that has pulleys, an adjustable step for box jumps, pull up bars, battle ropes, etc. The women's rest/locker room and showers are older but clean and functional. The staff are friendly and I've never seen any of the militant kind of PF rule enforcement that has happened at other gyms (e.g. nit picky dress code violations, bothering people for not being completely silent during work outs, etc.). The patrons are mostly nice and considerate. Parking is easy.

They brought in technicians since my last review to perform maintenance on the machines, I…read morewitnessed this with my own eyes. However, the drinking fountain upstairs has been out of order for months without any end in sight and now the downstairs fountain is out of order, with little chance that will be repaired sooner. No functional drinking fountain is unforgivable. This is a high traffic gym between Waltham and Cambridge with lots of people stopping off before work and we need water. Photos attached.

Tried calling them a few times. But every time I spoke to someone they said I would get a call back…read morefrom Angel who is the owner. It's been over 2 month and I haven't heard from anyone. So much for their stellar five-star reviews. Psh! Update: The fact that the owner was so quick to call my review 'petty' when he didn't return my calls for months goes to show the line he's ready to walk just for the sake of maintaining a false reputation on yelp. It also speaks volumes of how mindful he is of other's time. We all come from a different place in our respective lives Mr Owner and all I expected was an acknowledgement. P.S: Don't assume people are stupid enough to tell the different between a genuine apology and a snarky comment. I hope have a fabulous day!

Boston Underground Strength Training is a godsend in the sports fitness community. I spoke with…read moreAngel on the phone to discuss my goals, recovering from a multi-year shoulder injury and getting back onto the path to powerlifting, and we set up an in-person consultation. The consultation was quick and thorough and we set up a plan of action to get me back in shape to lift heavy again. It took a while but trusting Angel and the other trainers here was the best thing I have ever done. I want to say it took about 8 months of recovery based training with the semi-private training group but I no longer have the chronic shoulder pain that I first walked in with. Since coming to Boston Underground Strength Training and going through the recovery training I have competed in three powerlifting meets and have been performing better than I could ever imagined thanks to the excellent programming and coaching provided here. Without Boston Underground I would never have been able to recover from my shoulder injury and probably would have had to give up on my favorite hobby. I wish I could rate this higher than 5/5. -Kyle Campofiore

If you're a busy dad of three like me, you know the fitness struggle is real. It's been a loooong…read moretime since my high school Track days, and trying to maintain a workout routine between kids and work was just not going to happen. I've lost track of the number of times I've said, "this is the time I'm going to stick with working out." I started going to Fitness Together last year and it's been exactly what I needed. No crowded gyms or waiting for machines. Expert trainers who handle all the thinking (and racking weights!) for me. Sessions on my calendar that keep me accountable. The trainers plan the workouts, track my progress, and actually make sure my form isn't awful. It's amazing how much easier it is to stick to a workout routine when all you have to do is show up and focus on picking heavy things up and putting them down. It's been the only way I've actually stayed consistent. If you've got fitness goals but zero time to waste, definitely check them out. Super glad I found this place.

"Fitness Together in Belmont has been life changing for me. Two years ago, I was living a pretty…read moresedentary life, eating poorly and dealing with multiple chronic injuries due to lack of exercise. I decided to try Fitness Together and the experience has changed my life! Unlike other fitness places I had tried, this program is tailored to my specific needs on a daily basis. I work with trainers one-on-one and they have come up with a workout plan and a meal plan that fits my personal goals. The trainers at Fitness Together in Belmont are extremely knowledgeable, encouraging and friendly. If I have any physical discomfort when I arrive for my session, they alter the exercises to accommodate my needs. Coming from someone who has always hated to exercise, I actually like going there because I feel supported and cared about by the entire staff. After working with them for two years, I am 40 lbs lighter and feel physically better than I have in a decade. I am so grateful to this amazing team of people for helping me obtain a healthier lifestyle! "

My experience was great. I had ordered a test online, self-pay thru Ulta Labs. Then I went online…read moreand made an appt at this location for the blood draw. I was in and out in about 5 minutes. Check-in was easy with the QR code I got when making my appt and placing my drivers license on the check-in scanner. I only interacted with 1 employee and she was friendly and competent. One slight negative was that I had to drive around the entire parking lot to find the one available space. But by the time I parked and started walking to the entrance, suddenly there were 5 or 10 empty parking spots. So if the lot is full, just wait a minute. Another slight negative is that when I used the elevator and it stopped on the third floor, there was nothing telling me I was on the third floor. The "3" light inside the elevator didn't light up and there wasn't a "3" painted on the elevator doorway like there usually is, or even a sign in the hall prominently saying "3rd floor." Likewise, when I was leaving and pushed the button to call the elevator, that button didn't light up either. I saw all the bad reviews and was apprehensive about what my experience would be. I was very pleasantly surprised and would not hesitate to use this location again in the future.

This was my third attempt to get blood work done. An urgent care was unable to stick me for a…read moreblood draw and sent me here for the easiest and most painless blood draw of my life! I usually pass out, but I felt fine the entire time and walked out immediately after! Both employees were incredibly helpful, with the blood work and insurance.