Inspire Fitness Studio & Flex Golf is now open in a new location at 47A Dudley St., Arlington with…read moreeven more space! This location has off street parking. As a Personal Trainer and client of both Golf and Training, I enjoy the private space and new equipment. They also offer an Echelon Bike, Golf simulator - lessons or rental, gym memberships, classes, private training and more. My clients appreciate the private training space, cleanliness and well-kept equipment.

This is a local small business for training fitness. The cozy studio has comprehensive equipments…read more They offer small group personal training (3-5 people), 1 on 1 personal training in person or online. The seasonal outdoor boot camp (about 12 people) is a great workout option too. The owner Joe makes the intense workout much achievable by designing rotating sets of workout, encourage words mixed with relaxing fun jokes. The small training and boot camp brings community feelings of a good town!

Solid coaching that meets you where you are both physically and mentally. All the coaches I have…read moreworked with have been very supportive in addition to being knowledgeable, and fostered a very encouraging environment. I cannot recommend them enough.

Parkour Generations Boston is an absolute gem. The coaches cater to all ages and skill levels and…read morethey are all incredible movers with so much to share. Their classes are super accessible, build camaraderie, and create a foundation in the spirit of the sport. PKGB's outdoor classes explore movement patterns in all kinds of settings where each component of class builds on the others at all levels. The outdoor dojo is a beautiful and inspiring place to train. Boston wouldn't be the same without this organization. Try it out!

Core Cardio is an amazing place. The trainers/instructors, the classes, and the community are…read morefantastic. They offer TRX (suspension training), Real Ryder Cycling, Bootcamp, Cardio Kick Boxing and Zumba! Even in the largest classes(about 12-15 students max for bootcamp) everyone gets personal attention, and the instructors are tuned into everyone's different goals and fitness levels, and they care. They also have a running club that meets 3 times a week, 2 times the meet ups are local in malden, and on the weekends they do a destination run, and the club is made up of all different levels. The club also does local 5k and 10k races. I think the biggest thing that makes this place so wonderful, besides the amazing classes and fantastic instructors, is how welcoming it is, not only do the instructors care about their clients, the studio/running club members care about each other and support each other. This is an ideal place for anyone who wants to challenge themselves. If your looking to make a lifestyle change, and add exercise to your life, this is the gym for you. If your already in great shape and looking to up your game, this is gym for you. If you've always hated gyms and work out studios(I would fit into this category) this is the gym for you. I started at this gym just shy of 6 months ago. I was desperate to get into shape and fit into my wedding dress, I had 8 weeks to lose it, or they were going to have to cut my dress and remake it(read nightmare), in 8 weeks with the help of Ashley and everyone at Core Cardio, they had to take my dress in( 4 inches in total). That was the first goal core cardio helped me reach, recently I hit another personal goal of running a 5k in under 30 minutes, so running under ten minute miles. I recently hit this goal as well, I ran a race that I'd previously run, but I dropped about 8 minutes off my time. In addition to all of that I have dropped 3 pant sizes, and lost 11.5 pounds. For my height and build I'm now only about 10lbs away from my ideal weight and I know with core cardio I will get there. You will not regret making the time and trying your first class free! You literally have nothing to lose.

I'm so glad I found Core Cardio Fitness. I initially joined one of the 6 week transformation…read morechallenges and have continued to go to the classes ever since. The classes are challenging but fun and engaging. I love the small group atmosphere and it's been fun getting to know other members and becoming a part of the community. The best part is that Ashely gets to know everyone personally and he will push you outside your comfort zone if he knows you are capable of more but will also give you modifications for any exercise that you need. I've lost weight, noticed my clothes fitting better and have gotten into a much better exercise and healthy eating routine. I've also gotten a lot stronger and built muscle which is something I struggled to do on my own. After a long day at work, I actually look forward to going to Core Cardio and working out. I'd definitely recommend it!

This is the least busiest gym compared to the other ones nearby (Hemenway and Malkin). The gym is…read moresmall and quaint; and doesn't get a lot of foot traffic, which is great if you want more privacy when working out. The first floor has the cardio machines like treadmills and step masters. The second floor has weights, rock climbing, and basketball court. You have to be part of the rock climbing club in order to utilize the climbing wall. Great gym, overall!

Great place to come and play basketball with friends. They do have a decent amount if cardio…read moremachines but the weight room is lacking and machines are old. If you want to play squash or racquetball, they also have many courts inside. Basketballs are sometimes a little deflated though. Much less crowded than the MAC near Harvard square.

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!

It is a university gym - so do not expect luxury gym. But they have everything one needs, for work…read moreand an especially great olympic sized pool. I love it - but then I hate luxury gyms and their overpriced offerings. Tons of classes as well and probably one of the best value for money gyms in the area!

I have been to MIT Recreational few times this year for competitive USA Swim meets. I am a fan in…read morethe stands. I can share it's a long walk to the parking lot. Lack of on street parking plus construction across the street currently doesn't help. The elevator is sometimes working. It's always clean and a lot of spectator seating but if they are running both pools during the competition you don't get a great vantage point of the rear pool. Very spacious.

I do personal training with Sasha whenever I'm in Boston for work. He is great to work with, easy…read moreto talk to but at the same time not too talkative so you don't just end up talking the whole time instead of exercising. Great workouts, the gym is well appointed and it's never crowded. Really close to a cute little area in Wellesley Hills where I can grab a coffee or quick bite after the workout. We did some badmitton stuff a couple of times just for fun, he is a good coach but I'm more into the gym work we do. Highly recommend Sasha if you are looking for a good personal trainer and hate the typical pushy meat heads in crowded commercial gyms.

I did not know much about Zumba, but decided to try this class since there was a special groupon…read moreoffer and its in a convenient location for me. I now love it! This class has gotten my gym-hating, mostly-lazy butt moving on a regular basis. Jess is really fun. She will teach you the moves over time, you will have fun but most importantly you will also get a good, big sweat-inducing work out. The class is good for both novices and experts.I still suck at many of the dance steps but it really does not matter and in just 2 lessons or so I have already picked up many.

I was slightly apprehensive to try Zumba especially since I may not be the most coordinated person…read moreon the planet, but my sister and friends who have taken Zumba before assured me I would be okay. I just went to one of the Saturday 11am classes and although I didn't get all the moves down pat, I had a ton of fun and had a great workout! Jess is fun, encouraging and despite the mirrored room, she doesn't call you out for messing up the moves. In fact, I felt better when she herself confused a step. She was really friendly too. I signed up for the class via Meetup and she recognized me when I walked in. I cannot compare this to any other Zumba classes because this was my first one, but the fact that there were so many regulars was a good sign. Also, I was nervous that other people would watch me and laugh every time I messed up a move, but you don't really have time to watch anybody but yourself and Jess. I can't wait to go back to another class! If you're a beginner, Jess recommends either the Tuesday night or Saturday morning classes btw. And don't fret if you are a man. There was a man in my class and he seemed to be having fun too! The only issue I had was finding the place and parking. But go through the door to the side of the building. It says Enterprise, but it's the main door for all of the businesses at 26 New Street. As for parking, the lot is tiny, but I saw some people park on the street even though there were signs that said "Tow Zone." I chose to park at the Danahy Park lot just in case and to get some extra walking in! :)