LOVE the BAC! Fantastic array of classes offered; tons of equipment to use on your own outside of…read moreformal classes; saltwater pool; knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff; trainers out of this world! They host seasonal activities like "Fitness in the Park" where anyone can attend for free at the lovely Lynch park. They are also an incredible community partner. When much of the city was without electricity, they opened to allow residents to come shower, work and recharge phones and devices.

I moved out of state a few years ago, but I use to belong to BAC. I moved back temporarily due to a…read morefamily emergency. I was able to get a pass at BAC. This gym used to be packed with people and classes use to fill up pretty fast. In 2024, BAC is pretty much empty. Plus, now there are cameras literally around EVERY corner of this place. Creepy. Anyway, it seems like everyone moved to Blink. Probably won't re-sign up if I come back home permanently, but won't join Blink either. Friendly employees at BAC, but too few members and too many cameras. Joining Blink is joining A.I. No thanks to both.

Have been a member for a few months, unfortunately haven't been able to utilize it as much as I…read morewanted due to a temporary medical issue, but I'm back! Today I had my free personal training session with Emma and it was a blast! She really knew how to connect with me, made me feel comfortable, and teach me a little routine. I definitely would recommend her! The fees if you want to continue personal training are fairly reasonable, and am definitely considering doing so for myself! The gym itself is extremely clean everywhere, and never overly packed. Plenty of equipment. Great locker rooms. Other guests are of all fitness levels, I also notice quite a bit more elderly people than I have other gyms, which I think goes to show how comfortable they make you feel here. Each time I have gone it's always the same two guys at the front, and they're very sweet. A few months ago they also had a really cool event where different vendors (including free sample snacks, work out powders, ect) were there, I hope they continue to do more of these type of events in the future.

Great trainers - my wife still has a trainer but I do not. She has 2 sessions a week. I try to be…read morethere 2-4 times weekly. The staff is great - prices are good - lots of equipment (all maintained well). The clientele are friendly - a good mix of serious and more casual clentele. Can get busy, but there are times not as bad - off peak. Highly recommended - we have been members for 2 years - wife has lost over 40 pounds and I have lost almost 40.

Incredible gym, from individual workout programs to instructor / coach led classes. Doug (owner)…read moreand Iron Village staff crush it. Clean space Top notch equipment Knowledgeable staff Friendly and competitive Something for pro and collegiate athletes, military & first responders to moms and dads!

I love this place. The trainers (Doug and Ryan) are top notch and the best in the business. It is a…read more"Gym Jones" type of gym--- not crossfit but similar style. I find them both motivating and the routines are excellent. Would love to see them add a few more morning classes and an extra Saturday class as that can get pretty crowded. There are folks of all abilities but they push you to get better, train harder and get results. The classes are about an hour and oftentimes you will have a team activity or competition. So much fun you forget you are working out.

A+++ highly recommend LifeTime Fitness. A super fitness and wellness center in the Heart of the…read moreNorth Shore. My sister took me today for my 50th birthday celebration and it was out of this world great! We worked out in the fight fitness class, then did the hot tub, steam room, cold pool and lunch. We finished with the capper! A 90 minute massage from their master Masseuses in the fabulous LifeTime Spa. I highly recommend requesting Caroline, who was expert level! A great facility with fantastic customer service, expert training and wellness professionals. I look forward to returning on future trips back to Massachusetts.

1/5 -- Luxury Gym, Questionable Leadership…read more After nearly two years working at Life Time Fitness, I can confidently say that the facility is luxurious, but the way employees are treated behind the scenes is anything but. For a company that prides itself on health, wellness, and community, it's remarkable how little of that philosophy seems to extend to the people actually working there. Let's start with compensation. Nearly two years without a single raise, despite having a master's degree, previous experience in higher-level positions, and taking on responsibilities beyond my job description. I conducted membership tours, worked difficult closing shifts, and consistently contributed to front desk operations. Apparently, the expectation is to provide a luxury experience while being compensated as though employee development is an optional amenity. Management also seemed to have an unusual fascination with minor infractions. Whether it was sitting in a chair, having the wrong footwear, or occasionally checking a phone during an otherwise empty closing shift, you would think we were under investigation for a felony rather than working the front desk of a gym. God forbid an employee be comfortable. I came to work at a health club, not audition for a prison documentary. And apparently, requesting a chair or discussing workplace comfort requires a level of paperwork and scrutiny that could rival a government security clearance. For a business built around physical well-being, the irony is almost impressive. I understand that policies exist, and I certainly wasn't a perfect employee. However, there is a difference between maintaining professional standards and creating an environment where employees feel as though every minor action is being monitored in anticipation of the next warning. At times, it genuinely felt like there was a target on my back. What makes this particularly disappointing is the lack of meaningful communication. I repeatedly raised concerns about scheduling, compensation, and opportunities for advancement. Rather than feeling heard, I often felt dismissed or left waiting for answers. The grand finale was especially memorable. I requested a one-on-one meeting with my manager to discuss my pay and scheduling. Instead, I arrived to find the general manager unexpectedly joining the conversation, only to be informed that the company had decided to "part ways" with me. Apparently, asking for a conversation about compensation comes with a complimentary surprise exit interview. At least that was one benefit they didn't charge extra for. After nearly two years, I would have appreciated some transparency about the actual purpose of the meeting. Instead, I made the trip expecting a productive discussion and walked out unemployed. I fully recognize that employees should be held accountable for their actions. However, accountability should extend to leadership as well. When employees repeatedly express concerns about scheduling, compensation, workplace conditions, and communication, perhaps the solution isn't always another warning or another replacement. I've watched several employees leave in recent months, and I genuinely hope management begins asking why. When turnover becomes a recurring theme, eventually you have to consider whether the problem is always the employees. Life Time has no shortage of expectations for its staff. Unfortunately, in my experience, the same standards of communication, empathy, and professionalism weren't consistently demonstrated by those in leadership. The members and many of my coworkers were wonderful, and they made the job worthwhile. My disappointment is not with them or the facility itself, but with the management culture I experienced. For a company that charges premium membership prices and promotes an exceptional lifestyle, perhaps some of that investment could go toward employee compensation, retention, and leadership development. A luxury facility doesn't automatically mean luxury leadership. And when a company spends more time policing employees than supporting them, perhaps it's time for management to look in the mirror instead of constantly looking for the next person to replace. I wish the employees who remain the best. They deserve to feel just as valued as the members they're expected to serve.

After I had my son I gave up my gym membership because I never had time to leave the house. I made…read moredue with at home workouts and running outside but it's not the same. I finally got a membership at FC CrossFit and it's been amazing already. This is the place to go whether you want to get lean and fit or big and strong. Every workout mixes strength training with cardio and the classes are so small and personalized it's almost like having a free personal trainer included in the membership - it's awesome! The best part is that it's not intimidating like some CrossFit gyms. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging and when you're new the trainers spend more time with you and help modify the workouts for you until you're ready to jump in. You never feel like an outsider, though. These guys are serious about fitness and the workouts are challenging, but the atmosphere is fun and you feel great when it's done! Definitely recommend FC Crossfit!

Someone told me recently that "Strong is the new thin." In this day and age, I think a lot of women…read morehave realized that glossy magazine skinny is an unrealistic goal. Not everyone can weigh 100 lb, and yet anyone who really wants to can become both strong and fit. What inspired me to join Crossfit was watching the transformation in people I knew who did it. One girl, after attending a competition in California, told me that she has never been so happy in her life. I see these women getting empowered, getting fit, and gaining confidence. I joined Crossfit in order to become strong. I would love to lose my belly fat. I would love to look like a model, but what I want even more is to have strength that I never had before. I want to be able to do a handstand push-up without falling on my head. I want to do a pull-up without any assistance for the first time in my life. I want to have control over my body and reach a new optimum level of fitness. Excellence knows no bounds. I believe that when I achieve physical excellence, that that same excellence will permeate all other aspects of my life. Getting serious about the condition of my body will not only provoke a higher level of performance in my work-out routine but will also carry into my work performance, my relationships, and my spirituality. It all starts with a desire - a dream to be in the best shape of your life. Once you open the door to physical transformation, who knows what else you can welcome into your life. I wanted to take my physical health seriously. That is why I have joined FCcrossfit..

Derek, Zack and Sarah at the 01915 location have been outstanding. My work schedule can be…read moredifficult to accommodate but these guys make it happen. They are outstanding, curtious and patient, all with a quiet intensity that fuels their clients success. I would recommend FT to anyone.

Let me begin by saying that, all things considered, exercise isn't my passion. It's not even my…read morepast-time. It's a very, very distant relative that, up until 2 months ago, I avoided as often as possible, because it was kind of confusing and exhausting. And intimidating. And because I'm sort of lazy. Would I rather be watching Netflix? Yes. Does a sedentary lifestyle usually lead to congestive heart disease and early mortality? Yes. Am I 28 and being dramatic? Also, yes. Always, yes. But all jokes aside, it didn't feel good to be out of shape - both physically as well as mentally. Being stuck indoors for 2 years during Covid didn't do me any favors. Physically, I obviously became out of shape, but mentally, I forgot what the point of being in shape was. Feeling comfortable in my own body and feeling proud of what my body is capable of physically doing on a regular basis is an underrated way of being. I started my fitness journey 2 months ago, and as much as I do love to complain during my sessions, I have loved the process. Because unlike when I attended a gym or intermittent classes, working consistently with the trainers at this gym has helped me transform my thoughts and beliefs around exercising and ways to live a healthier lifestyle. To be clear, I still drink and eat out at restaurants way too often. But apart from physical achievements, I have seen and felt a noticeable difference in my energy levels and attitude during my day-to-day. Moving around in the world and existing in a personal and professional capacity has been easier and lighter and gentler. I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin and almost energized by my desire for more. I've felt incredibly supported, motivated, and committed to this process daily by Derek, Cara, Cam, and Dana. I still don't like exercising.I would definitely still rather be watching Netflix. But the things worth having in life are rarely easy to achieve (or so I'm learning). Exercising is still uncomfortable and a little confusing and exhausting. But having amazing humans next to you, cheering you on, and explaining how the whole process works and why? That makes it easier, and that makes it better. And that makes it worth it. I'm rather confident that I couldn't do this process on my own. And I'm rather-rather confident that now, knowing these trainers, I wouldn't want to. Whatever excuses you're making that are steering you away from this process - stop. Just try it. If you don't like it, you don't have to continue. But you have to at least try. Invest in yourself. You deserve it.

This is for Jesse: a gem and a stalwart who answered my thousand idiotic questions with Benedictine…read morepatience. I was in town briefly for a few meetings, and I knew that I'd lose my nerve to go lift by the time I got from Beverly to Back Bay. The MBTA is an enervating, soul-sucking experience. I was fortunate enough, then, to find the BAC. This location is stylish, clean, compact, yet has a handsomely stocked weight room. I got a solid lift and a solid gym selfie, and no-one cruised me in the locker room: truly, what more does a boy want in this life?

Came as a guest with a friend. Since it was directly after work, there was only one other person…read morethere. It moderately smelt like sweat but was pretty clean and organized otherwise. There were smith machines as well as free weights available for use. An area for functional training and even a smaller private room was also open. Can't wait to come again!

I can't say enough about btone FITNESS--Beverly! The instructors are fantastic- there's. such a…read moregreat variety so you're workout is always different & effective. All body parts are covered! A 45-min class works on strength, toning & balance. The space is clean & beautiful, the owner Stacey runs a great studio! As a 60+, I know how important it is to work on strength & balance- especially as we age. But I was nervous to start- I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do the classes, so I made my 2 daughters do it with me. Well, I was wrong! Every class is doable for all fitness levels- there are so many ways to make each exercise more or less challenging. I started with 1 to 2 classes per week. it was a lot for me in the beginning! But now, 3 years later, I take at least 3 classes a week. My daughters & I are all addicted! We all feel stronger & more fit! I highly recommend it!

Best workout!! All the instructors are amazing and so helpful, class is always fun and flies by and…read moreresults are amazing!!

I have been doing group exercise classes for 12 years now - everywhere from downtown Boston,…read moreDallas, Denver, Austin....though Reck is a small gym in Beverly it's packed with the best equipment and some pretty awesome instructors. The classes I have taken (both in person and online) are right up there with the big, well known studios like Barry's BC, Orange Theory and Equinox. Of course, every instructor and every gym have their own style, but these instructors always set you up for a killer workout, you just have to put in the work. What sets Reck above the rest is the ownership. Find a gym where the owners know every member and take the time to personally respond to any inquiry or question within a few hours. These days, with so many options out there, quality and service is imperative. I can assure you, you will find both here!

Came here for a free hour long fitness class for their grand opening, so I can really only judge on…read morefirst impressions. For the Bootcamp class, they put us in groups of 4 to rotate around stations. 2 in the group would do the primary exercise while the other 2 would do a secondary exercise. It was a setup I hadn't come across before and it seemed like an excellent combination of individual working out with a sense of camaraderie. It was a pretty challenging class and they had a lot of machines I'd never used before. I do wish the class was a little bit more strength focused because it was very cardio heavy. They do have an upstairs open gym where you can work out, and you can work out downstairs if they have no classes going on. However I do think it's a pretty small gym for the monthly fee of $129. But bonus points for the huge adorable dog who hangs around there! Summarizing, the instructors and variety of machines as well as the convenient location are great but it seems quite pricey for what it is.

The Inner Cycle is a unique place. It is welcoming, inclusive and you can tell the owners and staff…read morecare deeply about people and their classes. The Beverly studio has a great community. The support amazing causes and frequently give back. If you want to spin, you should spin here.

Every time I spin at Inner cycle I have an incredible experience. Their classes surpassed all my…read moreexpectations. The instructors were absolutely outstanding, displaying expertise and passion that elevated the entire workout. The energy in the studio was infectious, creating an atmosphere that motivated me to push beyond my limits. It was an unbelievable spin studio where every class felt like an exhilarating journey, leaving me energized and inspired. Your studio is the Best! David D