Your Planet Fitness Gym is the most unfriendly of all the Planet Fitness gyms that I go to in the…read morearea. Your desk staff hardly look up when anyone arrives or leaves. It doesn't take a lot to smile and say hello or goodbye to a member. The Northampton and Greenfield locations are so different than your location.

This PF is located on the southwest end of the Hampshire Mall closer to the Cinemark theater. There…read moreis plenty of parking. After a busy day of Zoom meetings, the Smith College Museum of Art and a couple beers at Northampton Brewery, it was time for a quick workout followed by a shower. The fitness area was not busy at all - I had no issue finding the machines I wanted and doing a few reps. Nothing crazy, just a bit of calorie burning. Afterwards, a decent shower. The shower area was reasonably clean and the locker room was tidy. Overall, an OK experience for a Planet Fitness. I'd return here. [Review 18418 overall - 1138 in Massachusetts - 1940 of 2022.]

Best workout deal in town! Check it out. Les Mills, TRX, Yoga, Zumba, personal training with…read morehighly qualified and caring instructors in a comfortable, sensory friendly studio! Check it out and pass it on

I love this studio! It's nice, spacious and is located in a great location not too far away from…read moredowntown Amherst. The instructors are AMAZING to say the least. Both Kim and Robin are very friendly and welcoming and they are very knowledgeable in the classes they teach. To be honest with you guys, I do not like waking up early on the weekend just to work out and do cardio. I'm tired, I'm lazy and I just want to sleep. But there is something magical about the studio and the Body Combat class. The energy Kim and Robin bring to every class leaves me speechless and in awe. About a quarter of the way into the Body Combat class I always suddenly find myself going from a tired slob to a smiling, energetic and motivated athlete! They are always super supportive and motivating at the same time. This class is literally my morning pick me up. I honestly wouldn't be able to do it without them so I would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication. I would not be able to workout without their help.

A great climbing gym for beginners and experts alike (though I'm definitely a beginner!). Helpful…read moreand friendly staff who don't coddle you--they make sure you're up to speed on belay technique and everything safety-related. This keeps the gym feeling really safe and professional, which I enjoy. I also love the variety of yoga and fitness classes, plus the free weights in the gym. It's the perfect mix for me of climbing, yoga (which I used to HATE and now generally enjoy, thanks to CRG) and weightlifting. The training area upstairs is also great for climbing-specific training, with a variety of hangboards, a kilterboard, and more. I really like the vibes here, and the music is great 99% of the time. Great atmosphere and a nice sense of community fostered by the staff with lots of events like queer climbing night, women's climbing night, and more. Honestly, my favorite reason for living in this area. Highly recommend visiting!

I really wanted to like this gym, but it's been a huge disappointment. Although the gym officially…read morecloses at 10 pm, large parts of it are unusable since about 9:15 pm because that's when the staff starts to clean and vacuum (while members are still present). They do this in a very passive-aggressive way, often standing with a loudly humming vacuum under active climbers, waiting for them to get out of the way, essentially pushing people out. This vacuuming is not pleasant even in areas that are not being actively vacuumed as climbing to the sound of a loud vacuum cleaner is just not much fun. Last but not least, the vacuum cleaner's cord is a major tripping hazard, which shows that this gym has no respect for its members. I'm glad that UMass opened the Ascend Wall--a much better alternative to this poorly managed gym.

Northampton Athletic Club is an outstanding choice with a wide variety of equipment (freeweights,…read moreCybex, TRX, Peloton, rock climbing wall, pickleball, basketball) and a wealth of regular classes (Zumba, Pilates, yoga, spin, boot camp, strength). Personal trainers are also available. Locally owned and managed, the NAC staff is friendly and helpful, and the facility is kept in great condition. It's easy to make friends here, so you can integrate your social and physical fitness. If you're looking for a pool, get the gold membership so that you can also work out at the Hampshire Athletic Club, too. I've been a member for three years so far and love it here!

I come to this gym every time I visit my sister in Massachusetts and the service is always great…read more It's a decent sized gym, not too big, not too small. They have everything you need. The equipments are a bit older, but considering the membership price, it's not too shabby. They have a separate room for different workout classes. The gym is divided into two levels. Both levels have their own weights section and cardio section. It's a great local business with friendly owners.

Amazing space especially for a beginner! Instructors extremely patient and supportiveread more

5 Stars for Cathy!! My daughter and I did introductory…read moresemi-private lessons with Cathy. We both have different issues and she has been very attentive and helpful to us both. After the Christmas holidays are over, we will discuss where to go next-continue with semi-private lessons or enroll in some classes.Cathy is knowledgeable, skillful, patient, and personable. I'm hoping to continue with her!

I learned about Peddar Fitness when they expanded their studio. They were offering free group…read moreclasses in early March and special deals on personal training packages. I tried out the specially designed H.I.I.T. classes and was very impressed. The trainers are all excellent and professional. A special shout out to Joe Gallagher and Erika Sawyer who got me started in the classes, and Jeff Peddar who set me up with nutrition advice and a daily workout plan for when I have to travel. If you're serious about getting fit, (not just marking time at the back of a crowded Zumba class once a week), and need a supportive and encouraging team during your journey, these guys will deliver in spades.

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I've visited many Ymca gyms throughout the country while visiting my kids and the hampshire Ymca…read morehas always had the absolutely best yoga classes. If you join the Ymca many others honor your membership. Each teacher is excellent. Well trained. You take your shoes off and enter a very clean space. Fellow yogis are respectful and focused. If you're into yoga this is the place. Multiple teachers. Multiple classes. Easy to harder flow yoga. My wife and I love this place. Zumba and barre classes are great. The parking lot is usually full so plan accordingly. Friendly staff. The building is not new but well maintained. 2 separate studios so yoga area has a clean floor and many props, blocks, mats, etc. Namaste.

The water aerobics classes are HATEFUL. Mean (elderly) women that do not welcome new people. They…read morehave been going for years and feel some sort of entitlement to the space. I alerted the front desk and managers, who are aware of what goes on, and they do nothing. It's absolutely bizarre. A whole gaggle of awful women that have found each other. Good for you, YMCA. Absolutely not a welcoming community.

Its a great workout and I love the dance combined with a workout. I have tried other workouts but…read moreI like Jazzercise the best. The instructors are all good and show you how to work at the pace that is right for you. If you haven't tried Jazzercise yet, check it out in Amherst!

From the owner: Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping fitness program that gets you results fast. It's a…read morecalorie-torching, hip-swiveling, Shakira'd-be-proud dance party with a hot playlist to distract you from the burn. There's lots of classes to choose from -- Strike, Fusion, Core, Strength, and Dance Mixx. Expect to feel results after 3 classes, and expect to stick with it. Contact us today for more information!

I want to compliment Studio Helix for offering the Pilates classes taught by Bob Hannum. I…read morerecently saw Bob's Pilates videos online and became one of his students. Because my health and conditioning improved so much, I wondered where Bob taught live lessons. Turned out he taught at Studio Helix in Northampton, MA. My hat is off to residents in that area because they can get a good teacher in the flesh, while I live in Los Angeles and can only replay his videos over and over. Students wanting a good Pilates teacher can get one by visiting Studio Helix and signing up for Bob Hannum's classes. He's got the Pilates principles insight, pace and movement training, experience with students at all levels and abilities, and expertise to win my trust and confidence as a continued student. I do Pilates for me, but would go to Studio Helix for the live teacher experience and group motivation. If you make the effort to get to the studio and take B. Hannum's Pilates class, don't underestimate the value of teacher observation and feedback in your learning process, especially when students doing physical exercises can be off or develop little bad habits. To be able to follow his pace is another benefit of being there.

This is a follow-up so you need to read my earlier review…read more My elbow has been feeling much better. I have not have to wear an elbow brace to do the same exercises that I do in my gym regularly. His advice worked well. It, not only, diminished the pain in my elbow but the pain has not been coming back or increasing. The pain has been constantly decreasing. Pain relapse in my elbow had always been a problem. My past providers, except my PCP/ortho doctor who was a big joke, would do ultrasound and soft tissues in my elbow and arm. The pain would subside but they would all come back after a few days, some longer than others. Dr. Brady was the only one who did not even touch my arm or my elbow in treating my elbow pain (official diagnosis of my pcp/ortho was right medial epicondylitis). He worked on my chest muscles and posture to address my elbow pain. To him, my elbow was not the problem. To him, my elbow was telling me that I have problems somewhere else. My knee has also been constantly improving ever since he taught me how to walk and stand properly -- again, it was the posture. My back is the only one that has been a bit stubborn (like its owner) but it is also improving. The stretch exercises that he taught me for my back complements well the back stretches that Matt Shaw of the BU Athletic Enhancement Center taught me. The combined stretches from these people seem to be the best fit for my back problem (hopefully) currently. I like the fact that he is a very approachable person. He does answer my questions via e-mail on his own time (without additional charges or complaints from him).

Being a really aggressive, type A personality, I have felt the urge to maul someone at least once a…read moreday since I was 4. Since middle school until the end of college I tried lifting weights, running competitively, dancing, cycling, hiking, every kind of yoga available in the valley (and that's a lot of yoga!), and a myriad of other group exercise classes including spinning, boot camps, kickboxing, step aerobics, and interval training, (sometimes attending 2-3 different classes per day), in attempt to take my edge off and feel normal. The result was: I got in moderately good shape, had a nice toned, lean body, learned about a lot of different facilities in the area, and even learned new moves and techniques that served me well, and still do from time to time. However, I was never able to use any of these outlets to push myself to the extent that I wanted to. I often became bored, and uninterested. I would leave my workouts feeling winded and sweaty, but unfulfilled, irritated, and still bubbling over with a fiery type of energy that made me want to crawl out of my skin. I would spend the rest of the day picking fights with everyone around me, and sometimes even throwing inanimate objects around my house. It wasn't until I joined PVCF, and started attending at least 3-4 workouts a week that this behaviour subsided. Now, not only are there less broken things, and cops showing up at my house, but I am stronger, leaner, and more nimble than I have ever been. I am learning new things, and improving a little more each day. Just yesterday, I was finally able to coordinate my feet well enough to climb a rope. A few weeks before that, something else clicked, and I got a little better at double-unders. For most, attending first WODs at PVCF is a new social situation where you don't know anyone, most of the moves and techniques are completely new to you, very challenging, and you have to perform in front of a room of beautiful, healthy strangers. Fortunately, self-confidence and humility you didn't even know you had will emerge from this experience, and make you a better person. Additionally, having to say "hi" to people you don't know on a daily basis, and learning their names will expand your social skills and community network. Learning where all of the equipment is, how to use it, how to efficiently set it up, and put it back will increase your assertiveness (as you have to ask those around you for tips and info, etc.) Going through the sometimes painstaking process of learning your numbers (the amount of weight you're lifting) keeping track of all of this and writing it down, knowing your reps, is all part of an empowering self indulgent experience that will be unlike any other part of your life. This is where you gain drive, motivation, and competitiveness that you might not have found within yourself before. As you can see, it's really a holistic fitness experience that rivals any other I've experienced here in the five college area. Not to mention there's convenient parking, gorgeous bathrooms and showers, plenty of equipment, room to put your stuff, and access to nutritional support. The management is constantly tailoring the schedule to fit members needs, and rearranging things to improve the space. Also, there are crazy stereotypes running around out there that crossfitters and crossfit trainers are just a bunch of jocks who think that crossfit is the be all end all of the world. This isn't true. Crossfitters are a diverse group of people including kids, tweens, artists, veterans, first responders, colleges students, and people of all shapes and sizes, and all fitness levels. If you are looking for a gym, definitely give it a try before automatically going up the street to BigBox Globo-Fitness, and bring a friend!

Pioneer Valley Crossfit is hands down the best gym I've ever worked out at. It my nine months at…read morePVCF I've added 220 lbs to my deadlift, 55 lbs to my squat, learned a number of new skills (olympic lifts, ring work), and can still run a mile in under seven minutes. Crossfit is many things. It's technical definition is "constantly varied, if not randomized, functional movements performed at high intensity." When I'm asked what crossfit is, I usually tell people it's a mixture of sprint work, gymnastics, and weightlifting. More than that though, it's a community. It's a group of people who are consciously saying no to plodding away on a treadmill at some globo-gym, never seeing the results they so desire. It's about finding within yourself the ability to do hard things and to relish in overcoming obstacles. It's a great gym, full of good, motivated, and supportive people.