Lifetime fitness in Framingham is Amazing!!! I wish I had…read morejoined this gym when it first opened. It is like a resort. The employees are super nice and are so helpful. The gym has Everything to offer and the classes are Fantastic. You get an unbelievable work out from the instructor's. The personal trainers are awesome. The gym is clean & clean. You can go at a 5pm rush time and still find equipment to use. If you have not checked this gym out ...you should.

Giving 1 star since they removed the basketball court despite strong objections from the member…read morebase. Truly disgraceful management

Best powerlifting gym in the area! Tons of wight, multiple platforms/benches/cages for main lifts…read more The essential machines too like legs press, hack squat, chest press, shoulder press and more. Great environment for serious training, everyone is nice and helpful. The owners Bob and Don are probably the nicest people you'll ever meet. Can't say enough good things about this place. If you're in the Boston area this is the best PL gym you're going to find, hands down.

(09/27/26) The good:…read more The gym has a vast amount of equipment to use and definitely essential for gym goers to discover themselves with their programs. It's a great environment for anyone who desire to improve their performance. They recently installed cameras inside the facility for the first time. (They need to update their terms of agreement about how they use the cameras). In the middle: Where are the boundaries? Sometimes I can tell there are information about people and how they talk about one other are misleading. When I'm there for seven months now, not a lot of people ask me questions. The talk goes on based on their observation of what I do at the gym. The bad: As a deaf person, I feel somewhat discriminated because how they find that I have a disability. I notice people think I'm disadvantaged (I don't blame them, but it is wrong to think that way) which leads to erroneous assumptions towards me. I truly appreciate their attempts to assist me in some ways. I do recognize that and tried to signal to them I don't want them to 'help me for free because I have a disability'. After series of events led to a severe misunderstanding of my intentions. My intention is to follow my own program and flourish from that. Whereas I only go to MetFit to lift hard and definitely gotten their attention. Once again, I don't blame them for wanting to work with me. From my previous experiences gives me a clear boundaries towards people and I like to stay quiet. To top it off I like to give respect to others as much I can. My boundaries were not well received by some gym members there. I believe it's some kind of privilege they have in order to demonstrate "who is running the gym". (09/27/26)

An excellent brand new facility for TJX employees. Complete with towel service, instructor-led…read moreclasses, personal training availability and panoramic views of Natick.

Last week a member assaulted a young female employee and the owners waited days to do something…read moreabout it. Only after other members and staff complained. They need to take care of their staff and stop protecting the abusers

They do not teach employees how to be courteous and helpful. So I am canceling my membership…read more I was working out and someone picked up a phone call. I asked very nicely if they could take it in the hall or common area, it's posted as a rule not to talk on the floor. He looked at me like he wanted to kill me and kept talking. Spencer, a trainer, was about 10 feet away. I asked him if he could please tell him to not take a call here. He said he couldn't. He could do it later. I said I don't understand, it would take 3 seconds to ask, you just talked to me longer than that, just ask him please. He said he couldn't, in a way that seemed like teasing, like he was tying to make me feel petty for asking. I went downstairs and complained to the person at the desk. When I went back upstairs Spencer came right up to me and said he asked him and he hung up the phone. It was obvious now he had been teasing me, because he came right up to me to try to patch it over. No one likes to be ridiculed. This is the first time something like this happened. There is a man there who stares at people. A few weeks ago he walked up to me and yelled in my face when I asked him not to stare at me. I told him to please move away from me, he didn't. I mentioned it to the spikey haired guy at the desk who said "Oh ya, he's does that a lot, I know exactly who you're talking about." Nothing has been done, and this guy continues to roam around there looking to pick a fight. They need to take care of members. Something is wrong here. I'm leaving. It's their job to enforce rules, members shouldn't have to beg them.

Hands Down the Best Workout in MetroWest…read more F45 Natick is exceptional. Every workout is expertly planned and easy to follow. Two motivating coaches really coach you during the workout, giving personalized, quality attention. And their positive attitude is incredible! Each coach knows your name. They greet you. They treat you like they're actually happy to see you because....they sincerely are. This attitude is contagious: people who train here actually high five each other. In the last 3 months, I've worked out here 30 times. While the workouts are intense, you're encouraged to do them at your own pace. And since the atmosphere is collaborative -- not aggressive or competitive -- all skill levels are welcome. You'll never feel judged. I've tried Orange Theory, Barry's and about 10 other gyms: the big difference is the skill of the coaches, and the fun HIIT workouts. They'll never put you on a treadmill for 30 minutes staring at a wall. Instead, you'll get dynamic, fun exercises fit to your skill level. The most important part of any gym or class is whether you will actually go. And training at F45 makes me want to go. These are very nice people and very good coaches. Highly recommend!

Stopped here for a workout! Coach Matt and Kyle were fantastic! The studio is larger than most F45…read morethat I have been to. Both coaches were energetic and went around and helped everyone out. Great location and studio!

I've belonged to a lot if gyms and this one is great. It has a large space and there is a ton of…read moreequipment for lifting and cardio. Glad I joined. Make sure you sign up for some personal training with Brian. Good guy who will get you in shape. I high recommend.

After joining they closed the pool and hot tub- they closed the spin cycle room and switched to a…read morePilates room which you need to pay extra for- they rent out the yoga room to an outside Physical therapy group for a large part of the day and they closed the child care center. They don't consistently maintain the equipment - when things break the repair can take an extensive period of time. All of this with no change in the membership fees. One other sad note I might add is that the men's bathroom is filthy.

I've been working out at Physical Ed's for two and half years now. This is has been without…read morequestion a completely life changing experience. I've lost 30 pounds and halved my body fat. Ed has supported me the entire way, offered advice and had insights into how to train effectively and safely. He is an amazing resource that wants to help YOU with your fitness goals. The gym itself is always spotlessly clean and all equipment is maintained and in working order. There is enough equipment that you're never waiting or trying to "work in" with another person. There also isn't so much equipment that the space feels cramped and that you're on top of each other. This place truly has everything that you need and nothing you don't. If you're interested in improving your physical and mental fitness I would highly recommend you reach out to Ed and get started. A little bit of commitment and Physical Ed's will change your life, just like it has with mine. Go for it!

5 stars because there where no more to add. Ed is the best…read moretrainer EVER!!! His one on one sessions are awesome in order to understand and learn how to be able to do a workout by yourself. FINALLY a trainer that knows what he is talking about. Goes over your nutrition too and stays on top of everything. Gym is super clean at all times which was a huge factor for me and members are very friendly. Highly recommended!!!

No real complaints about the gym other than the number of people sitting at machines scrolling…read moretheir phones "in between reps" I don't think the problem is over crowding as many people have complained about. Waiting for a machine while someone is literally sitting there watching videos is a problem. The problem has increased with teenagers there free for the summer. I asked if there could be a sign put up asking people to refrain from using their phones while sitting at a machine but was told they couldn't do that.

First off, let me say that all of PF Management's responses to every complaint I've read is that we…read moreshould contact the local management. It says that in every negative review I've read. Obviously, this isn't working because it seems as if nothing has changed there in a long time. I get the fact that PF Natick is a franchise operation but why isn't PF Corporate getting involved to help??? The place is a mess and disorganized. Someone should take it seriously. Here's my updated review: I reviewed PF Natick about a year ago but since then, it's gone downhill. My main complaint has to do with the cleaning stations. Someone decided to remove some of them and reconfigure the whole setup. As a result, there is one paper towel dispenser and one bottle of cleaning solution for the entire weight machine area in the front. Then, to discard the paper towel, you have to walk to a waste basket in a different location. It makes no sense and in fact, it's leading to people to avoid cleaning the machines because it's too disorganized. Secondly, they installed some sort of small computer screens in the men's bathroom which are attached to each of the 3 faucets. These apparently are there to show ads, kind of like the screens you see at gas pumps. The only problem is that the screens interfere with hand washing. I go to PF Natick because it's closer to my house but I'm going to consider going somewhere else.

As a runner I was looking for a workout that would help me strengthen my running not only thru…read morerunning drills but also an all body workout. Plus coaches who were knowledgeable enough to help improve form and be supportive without trying to control very last thing. And I was looking for a gym/program/studio that had a community and actively fostered it. OTF Natick has been the perfect location and has the ideal team to give me what I need when I need it. It says something that members themselves have evolved into coaches who know the ins and outs of working thru a 60-minute workout. While the running drills on the treadmills are my 'bread and butter', it's the rower and the floor where I get the biggest benefit. The routines are varied day to day. Different focus and different personal challenges. You're never trying to keep up with the person next to you (although everyone I workout next to inspires me to go a little harder). The strength and endurance workout on floor and rower push me and improve me every time. By the time I get on a tread (I do this last to practice running fatigued), I'm warmed up and able to push myself that bit harder. Recent results? I've decreased my road miles from 20 to about 12 a week to do the OTF Transformation Challenge at the moment. So most runs are 1.5-2 miles in the 3G classes I typically do. Last Sunday participated in a 5M race I've done for the last 6 years. Beat my best time on the course by 15 seconds. That's the results from OTF Natick But what makes the studio hum is the energy that the coaches bring into every class. They have built (I've been a member there for 3 years and workout among many who've been regulars since the studio opened) a real community feel to every workout. There is the mingling pre-class, the class outline with what to watch for and highlights (and possible lowlights). In class warm up, station by station walk thrus and in-block encouragement. But what always amazes me is the way the coach spreads their attention to the details of every participants workout. Not by crowding in on an individual or calling people out from across the room. Just the subtle, quiet hint or tip on how to fix form or increase a challenge. Always encouraging. Always celebrating. The studio under Jam has elevated an already great atmosphere and community feeling to new levels - creating a communal atmosphere thru social channels (the recent Transformation Challenge Miles Logged week had people logging miles at all hours of the day in an effort to boost their team score) & notes of gratitude for staff and members alike in the studio lobby. If you're like me, you want a gym or workout that doesn't intimidate. That challenges you to your next best level. And that lifts you when you need it, celebrates when you win the smallest of achievements, and embraces you for who you are and what you bring to each class. That is what I've found at OTF Natick and with their top team of coaching and support staff.

I was drawn into trying a free session when they approached the office I was working in with…read morecorporate discounts. First, you need to schedule your initial session with them and put your credit card on hold, and they will explain how everything works as well as provide you with a heart rate monitor. Orangetheory Fitness classes aren't walk in - you need to schedule them in advance. So if a class fills up when you're available, you're out of luck! They emphasize on workouts that are constantly changing, so no day is the same. (Although most group classes are usually that case). The day I went was a mix of rowing, weights and sprinting. During your workout, there's a screen up top that shows how your heart rate is doing compared to the rest of your class. The goal of the hour-long session is to have your heart rate reach the "Orange Zone", which maximizes your calorie burn. It was a good workout, but I think a little too expensive for me to continue. Even with the corporate rate, it was $99 for 8 workouts in a span of a month. Plus, you'd need to book it ahead of time. If you do book a session but is unable to make it/cancel in less than 24 hours, you'd still be charged with that session. I'd rather have the flexibility of walking into a session whenever I please. After the session, the sales team pushing for me to sign up. After I didn't, and left, I was bombared with voice messages and calls on trying to rope me into signing up again.. a little put-off by the aggressive sales. I can see why it's a popular activity and the whole competitive group feel of it, but I didn't quite enjoy OTF.