It's a good gym. Can get a bit crowded in the afternoon and late at night during the summer. The…read moreequipment is mostly satisfactory, though sometimes there can be a line. Not sure if the AC has been broken or off, but it can get pretty hot sometimes. The water fountain has been broken and the vending machine out of service for a while. Some of the front desk staff aren't super well-versed in the policies. The group exercise classes can be hit or miss, but I really enjoy Leo's Monday night Zumba. The (summer) hours could be better, with the gym closing at 5pm on weekends and the weights floor closing 15 minutes before actual closing time.

My review is NOT about the YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON GYM. My review is about the YMCA OF GREATER…read moreBOSTON Residential program--Huntington House. IF ONLY the Housing section and VULNERABLE TENANTS were treated as wonderfully as the gym and gym members that would be nice. Tenants are watched like criminals from behind an ALWAYS CLOSED CRUZ MANAGEMENT COMPANY office door, but Huntington House is not a prison, jail, halfway house, shelter, recovery/treatment center, or the like. It is simply low-income/subsidized housing where tenants are treated very disrespectfully by the YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON'S agent CRUZ MANAGEMENT COMPANY. The building is treated just as poorly as tenants. Hallways and common areas are rarely swept or cleaned. Trash bins are often placed inside on the residential hallway on at least one floor, instead of outside of the entrance door to the residential floors. Exterminations are rare and many tenants would probably describe their units as uninhabitable. Complaints, maintenance requests are either ignored or, well, ignored! The general negligence in oversight by the YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON of CRUZ MANAGEMENT COMPANY "property managers" is nonexistent EVEN when YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON officials are apprised of problems and, in my situation, even after multiple legal actions. AND I COULD GO ON AND ON...AND ON!!!...AND ON!!!!! INSTEAD, I will refer you to my Substack account. There you can read my claims about the many violations of my state, federal, and constitutional rights by the YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON and CRUZ MANAGEMENT COMPANY since 2020 and YOU BE THE JUDGE in the comment section as to whether my rights were really violated. Search Still I Rise Above Hatred on Substack. MAYBE ONE DAY the YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON will use the many millions in donations per year to make living at the Huntington House as wonderful as exercising in the gym.

Great place to workout. Friendly and welcoming environment, plenty of place and equipment, and…read morehelpful staff! The body pump classes with Mia are also amazing!! She is the best!

Clean space, welcoming environment and great trainers. Great variety of classes, I love it here!read more

I love coming to this YMCA, sometimes parking is hard as it's either garage, or street parking to…read morepay. They do have some free 2 hour spots but sometimes it's impossible to find a place. It's right in the Charlestown Navy Yard which explains it. They have a lot of the YMCA staples--classes, indoor pool, gym, equipment, and sauna (mixed gender sauna). It is definitely older inside but feels like it's been renovated and newer equipment. I like their classes they offer and playing pickleball here.

Great place to workout with a variety of cardio and strength equipment. Machines, hand weights,…read moresmith machine. Mat areas for floor work. Cardio includes spin bikes, recumbent. Rowing, treadmills and more. All kept clean and in good condition. This Y offers a variety of activities for every stage of life from babies to mature adults building strength and stamina. A full schedule is on line. Strength training and water aerobics I can say have top notch instructors. Pool lanes have a schedule and a sauna on the pool level. I attend Fit for Life studio class, a strength class, and have taken shallow and deep water aerobics all very good classes and have seen a difference in my function, strength. Highly recommend instructors: Kathleen, Tracy,Gino & Francesca. Locker rooms are average and have what you need soap/shampoo, showers, lockers, dressing room. Bring your own lock. All the staff are the best! Patient and helpful. A great value for what you get!

Excellent staff I live to far to use my membership effectively. Otherwise the facility and staff…read moreis welcoming . I had a gym membership. They have a big lot with lots of free parking . So parking is not an issue.

Weight room is tiny. Constantly waiting to use equipment. Four adjustable benches, two squat racks,…read moreone flat bench, one incline and one smith machine. Lol

Love this gym. The staff are so kind and friendly, it's somehow almost never busy, and has…read moreeverything I want in a gym. I only wish there were more locations closer to downtown!

Jack was amazing! Helped me get in, in a pinch! Will never forget his great smile and kindness!…read moreMade my trip that much better! Also, great variety of equipment and bathrooms/locker rooms are clean!

This place was pretty nice. The equipment was all in good shape which was a nice touch. The rooms…read moreare spread out into multiple areas so that part is a little strange. I think it would be nicer if they had all the rooms organized by category but that is a smaller detail. The cardio space had a nice variety of equipment. I watched the ping pong players for about 20 minutes. It was wild! So competitive and engaging. The pool was nice. I didn't get into it because there was a lot of people swimming laps. It didn't seem like the chill out relax type of pool so keep that in mind. The staff was friendly enough and most of the facility was quite clean. I would definitely come back

Review: I had a deeply disappointing experience working at…read more YMCA Chinatown The workplace conditions were far below professional standards, making it difficult for both staff and children to thrive. For starters, the environment was chaotic and poorly managed. Staff were frequently overworked and undervalued, with little support from leadership. It felt as though maintaining adequate staffing levels was never a priority, leaving employees to juggle an overwhelming number of responsibilities. This created unnecessary stress and burnout, making it impossible to provide the high level of care and attention that children deserve. For the children, the atmosphere was less than ideal. The lack of proper organization meant that schedules and routines were inconsistent, leaving kids feeling unsettled and frustrated. The classroom materials and resources were outdated or inadequate, limiting opportunities for creative and meaningful learning experiences. Safety protocols also appeared to be poorly enforced, which was extremely concerning. Additionally, the leadership team was unapproachable and dismissive of staff concerns. Suggestions for improvement were either ignored or met with resistance. It felt like their primary focus was on cutting costs rather than investing in the well-being of staff and the children in their care. Overall, this was not a positive environment for either employees or the children. I hope management takes immediate action to address these issues because the current state of the program is unacceptable. Maggie, Najee for you two to go the length for not just an employee but a parent! Fired her made sure she doesn't get unemployment then kick her child out is outrageous! And overall sad !!!

My local gym, serves its purpose though on the smaller side. Has 2 squat racks, 2 bench presses,…read morebut is never too full that there's a substantial wait for these or for any of the free weights. There are enough ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, that I've never had to wait. Staff are nice. Locker rooms are clean and the space is decently maintained. I haven't used the showers or the sauna so I can't speak to how well those work. The clientele generally is on the younger side and consists primarily of people who work in the longwood medical area. Overall, a pretty good option to stay fit. That said, a ton of the negative reviews seem to be about dishonest business practices in the setting of canceling memberships. I can't speak to this right now, but will be sure to update my review if that proves to be a challenge.

Nice professional staff. Clean facilities and nice locker room. All of the cardio equipment is…read morebrand new and top of the line. There is plenty of equipment and you almost never have to wait for equipment. Provides towels, water refill station (with filtered water), and has a nice sauna. Doesn't feel like one of those big cheap gyms like crunch or planet fitness. Mostly full of people who work in longwood, demographic is working professionals. No one videoing themselves doing a push up which is also refreshing. If you live or work in the area, I highly recommend Bodyscapes. Hard to find gyms with this level of service anymore.

The biggest strength of the CAC tech square location and the reason for five stars is the quality…read moreof the instructors for the classes. Body Pump here is both fun and effective. I primarily come for the classes. It is not a huge gym but it does what it does pretty well and seems to have a slightly lower cost to coincide with its smaller size. My employer subsidizes the membership so I pay a pretty low fee. I think even the full price is a pretty good deal. Why do you need 10 of machine X? You can only use one at a time. My only complaint is that occasionally classes at the most popular time of the week get a little bit crowded. But the classes are otherwise a good enough value that they don't lose a star for it in my opinion.

This place is adequate for a quick midweek workout during the lunch hour but it shouldn't be your…read moreregular gym and probably isn't intended to be. The space is just way too small which can make your workout a bit complicated. For example, there's no dedicated space to do sit-ups or push-ups. You have to do your best to find some space in between the weight machines to lay down a mat. This can get a bit difficult during the busy lunch hour. Another odd quirk about this gym is that they make you pay an extra fee to use towels. I've been a member of many different gyms and this is the first time I've experienced such a thing. If you can deal with the cramped atmosphere and tone out the close company during the lunch hour you might be able to sneak in a quick midweek workout in this tiny space.