Run, don't walk to 3 bridges…read more After a few months of trying to find the "right" yoga studio in Portsmouth, I happened upon 3 Bridges. Practice is great, definitely a work out, but incredibly relaxing. Energy and light in space are amazing. No attitude, no unrealistic expectations. If instructor knows you are a beginner, they guide their instructions accordingly. Space is pristine, light, They have plenty of mats, towels, straps and blocks - also there's a fair amount of free parking which is a huge plus downtown. All instructors are great. Each bringing something different to a class. That's what keeps it interesting. You never know how things will start or what focus will be. Love this place. Separately, they also have lots of great value deals - like buy blank number of classes for blank number of $$$. I think I'm only paying $8.00 a class, which is half of what I'd pay in Boston.

Recently did a meditation session with owner Stephanie. Beautifully done. Highly recommended...read more

You can donate online with your credit card. $5 pays their rent and $12 donation helps keep it…read moregoing! Heidi was a great instructor. She did a nice flexibility class at 5:30pm with the encouragement of using different props I got a nice stretch. There are no smells allowed. I enjoy essential oil during yoga but that's okay! The class was very slow and accessible to all levels. The space was basic and inviting.

Yoga by donation is an incredible resource within the community. Their mission is to provide…read morequality yoga to people of ALL levels of financial ability....and they do just that! The instructors are very talented, many with over 10 years of experience. There is a broad range of classes offered (from slow Bob's slow moving yoga to Michele's vigorous flow) with many different time slots available to attend. The space is clean, bright, and located in the heart of downtown. The honor system at YBD extends far and wide: all donations are made anonymously and there are no suggested fees. What a gift to the community!!! (Not to mention, an example of the true spirit of yoga). I hope patrons continue to donate what they can so that the doors of YBD can stay open for a very long time to come.

I've been a member of Seacoast Kettlebell for a year now and hands down, it has been THE BEST gym…read moreexperience I've had. Here was my situation a year ago - most of my life, up until we had kids, I'd stayed in top shape with a combination of running, biking, climbing. . . etc. However, with 2 young kids under 4, at 39 years old, I found myself very out of shape. I'd tried the P90X and the INSANITY videos (which are great) but I'd never stick with them for more than a couple weeks. I needed exactly what Seacoast Kettlebell offered: - Intense, varied workouts that were 1 hour long and offered throughout the day at times that worked with my family, kid, work schedule - Accountability - coaches and others at the gym to push me when, if I was working out on my own, I would want to slack off. Everyone is friendly and the culture at SKB is to encourage each other. - Wholistic - the workouts, over the course of a week, address every aspect of fitness, from endurance to cardio to core strength and also flexibility. No home routine was giving me that. Keep in mind, though, that Seacoast Kettlebell is a CrossFit-affiliated gym - CrossFit is a philosophy & a method of training called H.I.I.T. used by some of the world's best athletes. At SKB, I have found that I'm training with SERIOUS athletes and I am always pushed to work hard. Some of these fellow SKB'ers are training for marathons/triathlons plus several UNH teams are trained by SKB - that said, there are always serious athletes at each class that really push me so I can make the most of the hour-long session. Some people will find that training at this level is not for them. SKB has a great one-month trial membership so you can give it 30-days to see if you like it.

I'm visiting from out of town and back home in California I'm a crossfitter. I have been attending…read morethis gym for 3 weeks (my stay here in New Hampshire) and have really enjoyed myself. Apparently this place used to be a crossfit, but it didn't work well for them so they dropped the name. Many of their exercises are similar however and what I found cool is that they do a lot of kettlebell work (in the name right? lol). I attended the large class and the more private smaller classes. Both are fine and incorporate weights with cardio. The exercises are varied and have left me sore, even considering I'm an avid crossfitter at home. There are a few things I don't like but I think it's more of where I come from and how I like to exercise so nothing really bad on the gym. I enjoy more pushing during my workout, like "you can do more weight, just add a little" or "you got this don't drop that weight." I personally find that encouragement helpful (not to injury of course). There are a LOT of instructors here and one or two I have noticed are helpful that way but not the majority. Although they don't claim to be a weight lifting gym, they do incorporate olympic weight lifting a little. My last and only real complaint I guess is that several of their instructors do not have a good knowledge base for weight lifting. It's not really their main thing nor is it heavily relied on in the workouts so not a giant deal. I'm not faulting them for this in my rating but I was really surprised that for example...depth in a squat was faulted by several instructors. Things like that make me put less weight on the bar during workouts here because I'm not confident personally to weight lift "alone" more or less. So if one wants olympic weight lifting or an emphasis on it, go somewhere else. However, for free weights, kettlebells and body weight movements/exercises this place is awesome and I definitely recommend. I will be returning when I come back!

There is nothing I love more than ending my day at this place. I have never been apart of a gym…read morethat makes me want to work out. The people, the owners and the coaches here are so welcoming and have truly pushed me over the last 6 months since starting at this gym. The hour work outs, push me to not only be a stronger women but a better person. I have learned more about myself going to this gym than I ever thought possible. MaxEdge has pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and to believe that I can be a strong, healthy, fit young adult. Thanks to this gym, the people here and the workouts, I feel alive.

Visiting family and needed a place to get some work in. MaxEdge was an Awesome find! I joined a…read moregroup class; the atmosphere was vibrant and everyone was super nice. It was so much fun, I had to go back another day! The workout was well planned and the trainers were extremely knowledgeable. As a drop-in, there were consistent check-ins to make sure I was doing ok. I left both days drenched in sweat with a huge smile. I absolutely recommend this gym for anyone living in the area or looking for a place to drop-in.

Do not recommend. The instructor is very unprofessional -- she was late to every session (without…read moreapology or acknowledgement), and through our Duo classes she was eating, working on the computer, doing her hair, changing her clothes...) rather than attending to the class. The classes are very boring and repetitive (I've practiced Pilates for years, and rarely do the same thing twice with other instructors), and although there is constant correction and criticism, there is very little instruction. Finally too frustrated to continue, but she refused to refund for the last classes.

I fully recommend Michele! She has helped me recover from a back injury. She very clearly explains…read moreexercises and is kind and encouraging! Will stick with it and continue to get stronger!

I was surprised to see this studio only had one review so I felt compelled to add one. I went to a…read morebeginner yoga workshop series and was a bit blown away. I am not a novice at yoga but I'm not a girl who can do handstands and such either. I took the class so I could learn more about the proper set up for poses I've been doing for years. I've also had an injury recently and figured I'd just start at the beginning. Let me start by saying ;The instructor Katie was a fantastic teacher. She masterfully broke poses and movements of sun salutations for us. She showed us the "common mistakes" and I felt I learned a lot from her. The studio was clean comfortable and cozy. There were a lot of beginners in the class and I was impressed with what a safe interactive environment Katie set up and I'm very much looking forward to the next one !!! Namaste

I never knew about this place until I was looking for yoga by the beach. I truly enjoyed the…read moresession I signed up for and everyone in the space was kind. I didn't know quite what I signed up for but it was more than I expected and I will absolutely be going back again.

This place is awesome. All of the trainers are super friendly and love spinning. The room is…read morespacious and gives everyone plenty of room. Not anything like those places in boston where you literally are rubbing elbows with the person next to you. If you are a first timer, just tell the trainer. They are always excited to help you set up your bike and make you comfortable.

Wonderful spin studio. Great instructors and friendly riders. Challenging workout but still…read moredoable for a variety of levels. Relaxed, fun vibe. Great mix of riders of different ages. Studio is clean and bikes are well maintained. Free parking. And the prices are incredible -- especially the unlimited rides deal. I'm so happy to have found this place!

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.