Best gym in Northern MA for Powerlifters. Just a bit south of Southern NH. A little hard to find at…read morefirst because it's located inside a big building surrounded by a ton of other buildings. STAFF: -24 hour gym -Reasonable Membership Price -Owners are good and nice. They compete themselves as well. -Only Powerlifting gym in Northern MA to own Calibrated Plates EQUIPMENT: -1 Combo Rack -2 Squat Rack -1 Power Rack -2 Rogue Westside 2.0 -2 Deadlift Platforms -Dumbbell Rack up to heavy weights -Water Fountain right outside the gym near the restrooms -(Public) Weightlifting bars, 20kg 29mm Power bars, a few speciality bars -Other small misc. stuff ENVIRONMENT: -Powerlifters -Can take off shirt -Quiet at certain times but when people there, its pretty warm. VERDICT: Although small in size, it is the best gym in the area and def worth the investment for Powerlifters around there.

Odyssey is a great gym for powerlifters. It's 24 hrs for members and a great price for what's…read moreoffered. Odyssey pretty much has everything a powerlifter would need including calibrated kilo plates and a combo rack, which is super nice. It's kinda small but space is utilized incredibly well. The atmosphere is great, a lot of strong and knowledgeable lifters go here. The owners are fantastic!! Would absolutely recommend this gym :-)

Emily & Jeremy are knowledgeable, patient and motivated to help you achieve your fitness goals. As…read moresomeone who doesn't know her way around a gym, I never felt overwhelmed or out of place. They both made it easy and fun to workout- never making it feel like a chore. I have been to their gym for individual sessions, participated in classes and utilized their personal training sessions in my home (so convenient!) and I have had great experiences with all the formats of their services. Highly recommend! HFF is the best!

First gym that I enjoy going to! Personal service is terrific and the classes are great. You know…read moreyou have worked out when you leave but it is fun! Emily & Jeremy are knowledgable and motivating! And the other members are friendly and helpful!

I can't say anything that isn't a superlative. I love this gym. I've had personal training at…read moreseveral others the past and there is NO comparison. This is a full body workout but tailored to every person there. Delane, the manager, is probably the sincerest, kind, loveliest person you can imagine. She is very caring with regard to any injuries or needs as well as our lives, gives individual attention, and ensures that everyone knows everyone else in the session every time. She's a great trainer as is Hawli, who makes it fun while she gives a terrific workout. All the women are wonderfully friendly, all ages, no matter. Lori W

There is so much to love about The Fitter Female, starting with the level of focused personalized…read moretraining they give their members. Each class has only 6 members (occasionally 7), which enables the trainers to really get to know the members and their strengths and weaknesses. If you have an injury one week, the trainers will change your workout to accommodate your limits while still giving you a full body workout that will keep you challenged and getting fitter by the day. Always professional and knowledgeable, the trainers set the bar based on each individual's current fitness level taking their goals into consideration. In the past 5 months my body fat percentage has dropped considerably, my muscle mass has increased and I have consistently lost weight. Most importantly, I feel wonderful! If you don't believe me, call and talk with the owner, Glenn Nazarian. He genuinely cares about his members' journeys, and his own story is quite amazing.

Great local boxing/fitness gym. Brandon does a fantastic job giving each person personalized…read moreattention. A bit difficult to find your first time around (backside of the building). It's a great deal with a variety of workout classes and worth every penny!

I know several people that have gone to The Way to help prepare for Spartan Races and Tough…read moreMudders. I don't have much interest in those, but I do try to work out regularly. Normally I just go to the gym and do my own thing but I decided I'd give The Way a shot. I have to say it was an awesome experience! Not only is Brandon extremely knowledgeable about fitness and workout regimes, he's very personable and able to connect with his clients. He's straight and to the point, but big on positive reinforcement and self motivation. There were definitely times during the class that I had to take a break and he was totally cool with it. He's a true believer in healthy body/ healthy mind/ healthy soul. It's not just about how many burpees one can do. During the class, we worked on a variety of full body exercises from battle ropes, to slam balls, to balance activities on bosu balls. The gym itself is in a garage/industrial environment. There's a boxing ring and plenty of boxing related equipment (punching bags, etc.). None of that was used in our class. There's other equipment that's non boxing related as well (weights, rings, monkey bars, weight balls). We actually did a small portion of our class outside where we had to walk across the parking lot holding weights. I was told by another person that he often takes advantage of the environment when possible. Overall I was very happy with my first class. I'm definitely going to be sore tomorrow. I appreciate the energy that Brandon brings to the class. He's very passionate about what he does, and it shows. If you ask him why he opened the gym, he'll tell you it's to help people. Just a great mentality. Prices are very reasonable and I will definitely be back for another class.

I joined Iron Gym back in April, and it's honestly been one of the best decisions I've made. The…read moreequipment is great and having the cold plunge and sauna is such a huge plus. I also personally think I have the best trainer in the world -- Shya! She's been amazing and has made my experience here even better. I've been a member at bigger gyms before, but I've really come to appreciate the smaller, community feel at Iron Gym. It feels welcoming, personal, and a place I actually look forward to going to.

I USED to love this place and went here on-and-off for 3 years. So much so that I would literally…read morespend hours here. I would lift then work on laptop afterwards because I loved the environment and am working all the time and don't have much else going on and never really plan on when I'm gonna leave. They even gave me the WiFi password. It was great until the owner "Gus", confronted me like I was a criminal about why I staying so late afterwards and then accused me of asking out one of the gym members (with worse details) which never happened and didn't believe me about my days off of work. Instead of just being normal and telling me weeks prior that I can't stay late after a workout he and presumably the other staff assumed I was watching them or something. I have a super bad social learning disorder so I'm terrible at reading social cues and at ANY moment in time they could've resolved this like professionals but instead they tried to intimidate me. Not only was I respectful to the entire the staff, I was one of the few people who respected people's privacy by not recording myself. Congratulations, you not only lost a longtime customer, now everyone knows how you treat people who don't fit into the influencer club. At least now they showed their true colors. This is what happens when things get managed by influencers. Fuck you Gus.

Evolution is a great place to train. The instructors and coaches and trainers are very…read moreknowledgeable and very accepting of individual skill levels. The members are helpful and friendly. Overall, it's a great community. I've been a member for a little over two years and I can't imagine training anywhere else.

Every 6 or so months I review Titan and it still does not capture what a great place this is…read more This is a lifters gym for people with zero ego. There are national and world PL champions, world records have been set here (albeit unofficial). The vibe is very chill, everyone helps everyone. It's clean, two nice bathrooms, a sitting area. What's not to like? And Eric is a kind and wonderful person. Please do not come here if you like the Y or Planet Fitness. This is not that place. For lifters, run by lifters.

Eric run's the best gym in Boston and I don't think it's even close. It has an incredible range of…read moreequipment from oly lifting to power lifting to strongman, bikes and rowing machines, static machines, ropes and resistance bands (probably the best collection of strongman equipment I've ever seen in a gym.) It's clean, well maintained, and Eric and all the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful no matter your lifting background. The only reason I'm not a member here anymore is I moved cross country. (Eric if you're reading this please open a gym in Portland!)

Here's the short version: if you expect more from a gym, regardless of your level, join Skill of…read moreStrength (SOS) right now. The Details: Several years ago I switched from traditional conditioning (machines, rote freeweight exercises) to functional training. If I only knew sooner... The trainer who originally taught me and my kids moved out of reach. Since then I've engaged in a pretty arduous search and ended up at SOS. As far as I can tell, it's one of a handful of gyms of its kind in the Boston area, and it happens to be at 73 Princeton St., North Chelmsford MA 01863 (https://www.skillofstrength.com). SOS does a terrific job of translating cutting edge methods to well structured and original routines that can be followed by all levels of ability. On one hand there's a somewhat more casual crowd that does a modified version of the day's program (I'm in their MOVE class) and they seem quite content. I'm absolutely, 100% all for that. At the same time, there's another crowd that's always pushing for the next level. Despite the wide ranging audience, SOS underscores the experience with some very subtle social norms - very healthy, and it creates a great vibe. My first experience with SOS was sending my high school aged son through their COMPETE program. It accomplished everything I was hoping for - measurable gains in quickness, strength, cardio, reinforcement of footwork, increased confidence, and familiarization with a vocabulary that athletes require if they're going to progress. All in a personal, incredibly positive environment. Why SOS works for me: starting in my teens and stretching into my late 30's I spent a good portion of time working with skill coaches and strength & conditioning coaches. Together, they made a huge difference in my progress. I don't play a sport anymore, but I still want a technical workout oriented toward increased fitness. SOS delivers in spades. I'm a bug for technique - I actually believe that 5 pounds done right is better than 50 pounds done wrong. As a result I'm constantly asking questions, getting terrific guidance, and no one's lost patience or interest - instead, they seem to be totally into it. SOS has also taught me additional, helpful routines for balance (which are actually fun, and this stuff is supposed be fun), and I'm still pulling myself together on their footwork drills - happily. If you have kids or student athletes who would benefit from a thoughtful, engaging workout, or if you're looking for something different and well structured, or if you simply burn for a good workout, SOS is a terrific place.

Great place to train, with great instructors. If you are looking for a place where the coaches pay…read moreattention to detail, come to SOS! You will not regreat it! Raphael