Been reluctant to restart a workout routine. This place is great because it teaches replicable…read moreworouts. The coaches are all great but each has their own style which I like. You may just take classes with a few you like. Simple online interface.

I worked out for a year here and was sad to leave as I was moving out of the area. I had been doing…read morecrossfit for a year before then, and for my year at Commonwealth my technique improved immensely. The coaches like Brian, Larry and Abby are sticklers for technique, but as a result help you build safer foundations for movements. For example, I hadn't realized that I was basically throwing myself at the wall for handstand pushups when there was a much safer way of getting up on the wall, which then later allowed me to complete hand stand walks! People at this gym are great as well, laid back and relaxed. It's a great place to work out!

I've been going to this CrossFit gym for around 18 months now and I've really enjoyed my fitness…read morejourney here. Starting out I didn't know much about weightlifting forms and different movements, but I was eager to learn. The coaches at CFCC cater to all fitness and experience levels and always take the time during class to teach you the different movements and techniques. Since starting at CFCC I felt like I've learned so much about fitness and training, and I still learn something new to refine my technique each class! Looking back to where I started, I owe everything I know about fitness to CFCC now. The average class at CFCC starts with a strength portion of weightlifting where we all focus on technique as everyone lifts together. This is always my favorite part because I feel I am able to refine my skills to start seeing results in my lifts. The second part of the class is the conditioning WOD, what CrossFit is typically known for. These are always fun, yet challenging, to make sure everyone pushes themselves and reach their goal. The group setting is wonderful and I often find I push myself to get a better workout than I would on my own. Ending the class there is also usually a stretching/tabata/miscellaneous portion to finish up the workout. I am really glad I joined CFCC. The coaches and other athletes here are a great community that constantly help each other strive for their goals and the continuous improvement of ourselves.

I've been a CrossFit member at the Coolidge Corner (CFCC) location for almost 2 years. During this…read moretime, I have achieved several fitness goals that I set for myself including loosing weight, increasing muscle mass, improving overall health and wellness and learning new exercises and techniques. I was at another gym prior which was good enough but I was hitting a wall in terms or progress. My sister recommended CF as the way to take my fitness goals to the next level. She was right as rain and I've never looked back. CFCC is a fantastic gym with fantastic coaches, members and equipment. Below are a few meaningful highlights: Coaching - I've worked out in the mornings, evening and weekend classes, all of which are staffed by fantastic coaches. They are all attentive, knowledgable and are critical to the success of everyone who attends. They are extremely friendly, approachable and take the time to explain movements and techniques. They will also give personal attention to anyone who needs a little more explanation on something. Facilities - When I first joined CFCC, they were in a different location which has pretty good. In the last year, they moved down the street and now occupy a really cool, spacious location below the Brookline Teen Center. The space was custom built and is great to work out in. Most, if not all of the equipment is new or in great condition and there is plenty of parking for cars and bikes. There are also clean bathrooms, changing rooms and showers. Many times, our routines take us outside - the neighborhood is great and there are plenty of sidewalks to run on. Lastly, the location is only a 4 minute walk from the Brookline Village T Station and an 8 minute walk from the Coolidge Corner T Station. Programming - When I was leaving my last gym, they warned me that I would sustain injuries because CrossFit is a more intensive program...nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, CrossFit is a much higher intensity workout than most regular gyms but at the beginning of every class, the coaches take ample time and put lots of emphasis on the importance of warming up, stretching and other preventative techniques to make sure there are no injuries during the class. I have NEVER sustained an injury while at CFCC. The WODs are always super interesting and challenging. I've never been bored by a WOD since I've been there. Lastly, there are several CF-sanctioned events and competitions as well as improvement clinics. The last clinic I attended was on jump rope double unders..before the clinic, I could only do single unders....after I was starting to do double unders! Culture - CFCC has a great culture. Among members, there exists a great comradery - everyone is always encouraging each other to do their best and even sharing how they reached a goal that you might be working on. The coaches will always push you to work hard, but NOT in a way that you feel pressured to over exert yourself. I welcome it whenever a coach recommends that I should increase weight or try a different technique...that's how you get better. There are also lots of CFCC events both sanctioned and members based which does a good job of getting members together outside of the gym which is a nice way to make new friends or hang out with like-minded people. Once you become a member, there is a members Facebook site that's at the heart of communciations. Be involved as much or as little as you choose. If you're looking to take your health and fitness to the next level, do yourself a favor and sign up for a trial membership at CFCC. For $99, you can come as much as you want for an entire month. That's how I got my start...maybe this is how you'll get yours.

This place is AMAZING!! I've been going here for a few months now, and I really look forward to…read moreeach workout and have seen great improvements in my strength and flexibility. The coaches are super engaged and truly care about each athlete. There is a true focus on safety and form, which isn't always the case at other boxes. They are all really talented at providing little tweaks to help fine tune complex movements. I've overcome my fear of the barbell from working out here. The gym itself is pretty large and has ample supply of nice equipment, which is kept tidy and clean. The prices are very reasonable for what you get, and there are a lot of packages to choose from. There's a 10% discount for Children's/Brigham/BI hospital employees. Finally, the community is the best. There are usually icebreakers if new people are present, and it really feels like a family. If you're debating trying out Crossfit for the first time, I highly encourage you to give it a go at COTH!

If you want to get you health back in peak physical shape, look no further, cuz you've found it…read morewith Crossfit on the Hill. Promise. When I started (almost a year ago) I was "skinny-fat" You know that weird grey zone when people think you're in shape but when you take all your clothes off and see that spare tire around your waist and your flabby arms, you cringe? yea, that was me. Not to say I am a toned, fit, athletic model but I've had so many improvements (aka serious gainz) since starting last summer! I began by doing the "foundations course" classes. Its a great way to get one-on-one personal training with a coach to learn the basic movements and for the coaches to assess my strengths and weaknesses. My first couple of classes, I was thrilled to see so many walks of life there. It wasn't just shredded beef-cakes, and supple leopards, like I was expecting, but instead people older, younger, big and small. Crossfit is literally for everyone, since you scale based to what you are able to do. No one is pressuring you to work past your comfort zone (Which I was worried about) and never did I feel like I was going to puke after the workout since I listen to my body and moved at my own pace. Instead, there is a community( rather, a family) encouraging you and cheering you on! Its true what they say, often times in Crossfit, the person to finish last is the one that gets cheered on the most! I never had so many people cheer my name before! And every workout is different, which means- you don't get bored! Kettlebell swings, pull ups, clean and jerks, wall balls, deadlifts, rowing, double unders- I can go on!! All the coaches have lots of experience and come from different backgrounds, they each have their own special way of running class and are all very knowledgeable in their trade. Crossfit is for someone who wants to see what their body is capable of doing- never did I think I would run a 5k (let alone a mile) without stopping to take a puff of my albuterol inhaler. But guess what? I did it, and I have the coaches and the training at Crossfit on the Hill to thank. I cant even remember the last time I needed my inhaler! My endurance, strength, mobility and confidence has skyrocketed since joining. Some people think the price is extreme, but that's if you are one that puts their health on the back-burner. Fine, just keep sitting on the couch, watching Netflix and develop Diabetes Type II from living a sedentary life-style...paying for insulin/visiting doctors are WAY more expensive. If you're on the fence, just come in, meet the group and I guarantee you'll understand the magic that I'm talking about.

Wow! This place is really great. I can't believe I have lived in the South End since 2012 and NEVER…read morestumbled upon actually walking here and talking to the people here and giving them a chance. I am doing the 99 bucks for 1 month unlimited my ass is so sore. The teachers here are so great- they care and actually want to help people. No loud music (#Barrys much?), no annoying show over how rich you are (like Exhale), and it's just about work + training + getting it done in 1 hour so you can move the F on with your day. I've only been for the first week but probably will join. I am pretty impressed and wish I had known about this years ago. Highly suggest for anyone who can't afford an Equinox Trainer, but wants the personal attention of small, group training at a convenient spot in the heart of the South End. ~tamara

I have now been a member of the Ethos family for almost 2 years and I continue to enjoy every…read moreexperience working with the staff. In addition to the one-on-one classes I have with Jess I take weekly Team 360 classes with Jay, Matt, Joe and Gerilyn. They all give me great feedback and I love their different styles of teaching and motivating. Nothing in any of these classes has every become stale or routine. The classes change weekly and in focus monthly. You cant find a better team of trainers and they always foster friendship in our Ethos family with members activities and outings which are always fun...Nutrition Classes, Trivia Nights, Bowling and Crock-Pot Throwdowns! Do yourself a big favor and try Ethos Fitness!

This review is for Next Level Fitness in Hannibal, NY, serving Fulton, Oswego, Mexico , Syracuse…read moreand all of Central New York. Started by three friends from the Fulton area, Next Level Fitness has literally changed lives! With classes at 5 AM and 6 AM on weekdays, next level offers classes to meet everyone's schedule. Whether it is for $5 a class or for a monthly fee, Next Level has weigh-ins, personal coaching and calorie awareness to help get gains for its clients. Still another perk of the monthly rate is to be able to do workouts at your leisure because the instructor is streamed and recorded to not ever miss a day for home use. Inside a spacious pole barn where socially distanced grids are set up and a plethora of anti-bacterial hand sanitizers, masks and other supplies are readily available. Located at 12 Harold Drive off of Route 3 between Hannibal and Fulton, this is a place where if you have the will, they will show you the way! Great job Ashley, Erin and Hollie! You are changing lives by offering a comfortable place to make gains no matter where you are, you can still go far!!!!

You will get an okay to good work out, depending on the day and trainer. The classes I paid for…read morewere the small group training classes. This means that there are 3 people per class. So you do get a personal trainer experience, however the workouts are not consistently good. Also, when I attended this gym there were times that the trainers were late. One time the trainer was 15 minutes late because he had car issues. I understand that things happen, but when you are paying 50 dollars for a 45 min class...15 min is worth more than a couple of bucks. He did not even mention a reimbursement or tried to make up the 15 minutes we lost. Lastly, if you decide to go to this gym, please read the fine print and check your credit card statement. I noticed they charged me a 30 dollar enrollment fee that was not mentioned anywhere in the contract. I have asked the owner to reimburse me since October and he still has not. Just a heads up if you decide to go to this gym.

At the risk of over exaggerating, this place changed my life. I lost 18 lbs so far and went down a…read morefew pant sizes. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone who is serious about losing weight. The personal attention from the trainers is what I really love about this place. They get to know you not just how you need to get you motivated but what your lifestyle is like outside of the gym. They keep you challenged and accountable. This not a place for judgment or negativity. This is not a place where you worry about how you compare to others. This is not a big place where you can avoid a good sweat. That said it is not cheap and there are no showers but it has what I need.

I love this place! I've worked out a lot in the past, but the past few years, I've been having…read moretrouble motivating to get to the gym. So, the accountability here really helped! It also helps to work out with the same people, so you get to know each other, and support each other. The trainers are great.... they really try to mix it up, so it's not the same. Each week is something different (upper/llowers, speed, slow, around the world), and then within each, the trainer suggests different modifications so you don't get bored. I like the accountability, and the mix of nutrition, weights and cardio!

I came here for the first time while in Boston for a quick trip with my friend, and we had a great…read moreexperience. We took the Total Body class with Dan D and he kept the energy up the whole time. The music was great, the workout was challenging, and I left feeling accomplished. Dan was motivating and made the class fun. We also got a nice welcome bag, which was a thoughtful touch, and grabbed a smoothie after class that was really good. Everyone on the staff was welcoming and made us feel comfortable. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff, clean locker rooms, continue to come back for great workouts! Often find street…read moreparking for early morning weekend classes.

I started training with Sean Germain about 2 months ago. I didn't have any previous gym training…read moreexperience and needed someone to kick my butt into shape. He easily taught me proper technique, guided me through proper eating, strength training, and answered any question I had. I lost 10lbs of fat and gained 5 lbs of muscle since starting with him. He's a great motivator and always pushed me to do those last two reps. I highly recommend training with him if you want someone who will motivate you, push your limits, and do it at a very reasonable rate.

We've been training with Steve Kiely in Porter Square for the last five months -- and it's been…read moreamazing! Steve is friendly, professional, and fun. We went from never going to the gym to daily visits, and we've completed 24 sessions with Steve and have just signed up for 36 more! He's worth every penny! As someone who was super gym-phobic, Steve's professional and friendly demeanor changed my attitude about, well, the gym!