Amazing workout and the best team! The workouts here are amazing. I go all times of the day- from…read moreearly in the morning to the last evening class at 6pm. The gym isn't over crowded and everyone is very welcoming. I've tried a couple different CrossFit gyms and this is by far the best one I've been to.

I love cfhp! I joined a "gym" and never went, then found cross fit high power and I'm addicted! The…read morecoaches, Kevin, Alex, Brittany, and Kristine are awesome, knowledgeable, positive, driven and kind! I love all of them!!!! They are also insanely inspirational with their bodies of strength, muscle, and perfection! They give me my drive!!!! I came in as an overweight, out of shape, previous smoker and not a spring chicken! Not only did I feel welcome and accepted, I felt like I had been working out there forever! No judgement or awkwardness here ever! Everyone is kind, informative, knowledgeable, smart, cool and accepting! I've gone from the last to finish the workout to the first or second or third or forth to finish and everyone cheers everyone on! But it's not about beating out someone, I compete against ME! Thank you also to Jonathan, too, who always corrects me during my squats and pushes me while doing body rows... I appreciate his enthusiasm! :) I absolutely LOVE My cross fit friends at cross fit high power and consider them family! I'd be lost without all of them! I've exceeded my own expectations and have accomplished things I never thought possible and couldn't have done it without the inspiration and confidence the coaches have given me! My cross fit high power coaches have more confidence in myself than I have had in myself! They have ALL inspired me in ways I have thought were unimaginable! If you have an ache, pain or boo boo our coaches modify the workout for you and are more knowledgeable than doctors or specialists I've been too! The coaches knowledge about nutrition, diet, and workout are the best I have received! I have lost 18 pounds and many inches from working out, ran my first 5k and hit milestones I never thought possible since being a member of this box! Thank you Kevin, Alex, Brittany and Kristine! :)

Foster Fitness is a hidden gem! This place offers classes for everyone. There is a mix of cardio…read moreand strength classes so you can choose whatever suits your needs. For me, I like to attend them all to switch it up. There's lifting three times a week and then a class called 50-50 which is a mix of cardio and strength and then there is a class called SWEAT which is a lot of cardio and great interval training! The gym also offers "open gym" time and even a yoga class on Saturdays! The atmosphere is far from intimidating and Meghan is an absolute All-Star at what she does. She is consistently helping you with form and is so creative with generating new & challenging workouts so you don't fall into a boring routine or plateau! The people who attend Foster Fitness are really nice and encouraging and it truly is a great place to work out. I can't say enough positive things about Meghan and her gym!

I have been working with Foster Fitness and as a person who does not like gyms or classes, Meghan…read moreis truly the best. Classes are challenging and the workouts stop you from plateauing. I'd highly recommend Foster Fitness to anyone, regardless of age, gender or how fit they are, this is the place to get in shape!

TLDR: Effective, fun strength training in welcoming and…read moremotivational environment 1. People - the coaches and members are great. Inviting and fun, and coaches are very good at making progressions/ regressions for workouts which makes the gym good for both experienced and beginners! 2. Programming - functional fitness program incorporating barbells, dumbbells, bodyweight, and circuits. I've been doing all sorts of workouts (CrossFit, calisthenics, running, hockey) for years and I'm still learning what some of these movements are (usually am unfamiliar with a funky core stabilizing movement). Workouts are 1 hour full body with a warm up, strength, and circuit. Also due to programming you are never waiting for equipment! Very efficient 1hr workout. 3. Facility and equipment is beautiful - I don't know any other gym that has so much natural light. Also, all the equipment is shiny and clean. Just a really nice space! Highly highly highly recommend!

Great gym with super nice owners and trainers. All new equipment and a very nice space. What's…read morenot to like? There's even a back space for people who like to do their own thing while the classes take place in the front.

My time at CrossFit Ares was one of the best gym communities I've been a part of. From the time I…read morewalked in the door for my first meeting with John to talk about my goals and why I wanted to join the gym, to giving him and his wife a gift for their soon to be newborn on our last day at gym, I always felt like all the coaches cared about you more as a person than as a customer at their gym. I also wanted to take a moment to shoutout Coach Kyle. After working through physical therapy for a herniated disc, I came to Kyle just as he was starting up his own personal training program. I cannot emphasize how beneficial working with Kyle was for 2 months from the end of physical therapy, until the time I was confident enough to come back into regular classes. Bridging that gap between ending PT and returning to your normal routine is hard enough, but working 1 on 1 with Kyle was incredible, not just physically, but mentally preparing me for return to sport. He helped instill a mindset of doing it correctly and taking it slow to slowly ramp back up to my normal routine. I cannot recommend CrossFit Ares enough, we loved our time there, and we miss it and everyone there! -Colin Rockwell

I went as a +1 to a private session and met with Coach John and it was fantastic. I got a great…read moreworkout in that was specialized to me, with pointers on how to improve form and what specifically the exercise was working on. Everyone there had a great attitude and I felt really welcomed.

I would agree with most of what's written in the posted 5-star reviews, but I am downgrading my…read morerating based on the following. When I was there on a recent Saturday, there seemed to be no staff either at the front desk or on the floor. In general, I think that staff should spend more time walking around and watching what members are doing and suggesting improvements and safety tips for them. This service should not be available only for those signed up for paid one-on-one, personal training.

I don't live close enough to come on a regular basis, but I work with the therapists on a home…read morefitness routine, with check-ins about every six weeks. Pat has consistently worked to alter the routine as my strength has improved. He takes into account my medical issues to tailor things to best support my health. I have recommended this to friends as a great place for those of us who need help in maintaining fitness as we age.

A recent weekend visit to Boston would not have been complete without a trip to Lucky13Fitness…read morestudio. SUCH a killer workout, and so motivating! Regardless of your current level of fitness, Michelle will help develop the best workouts for your body - tailored to meet your needs and reach your goals. My partner and I are aspiring mountaineers, and will be relying on Michelle's expertise and remote training to prep us for our next big climb. She is absolutely the best around!!!

I love coming to Lucky 13. The workouts are kickass, and the trainers are really committed to the…read moresuccess of their clients. They are always available to talk, answer questions, or give a pep talk. I love coming into the studio for workouts -- everybody works hard, but there's still a fun, friendly environment. And the exercises are different than ones I've done before - they're familiar, but have variations to work different muscle groups, etc. Definitely worth checking out!!

I recently started going to F45 in Medford. The staff is very friendly and they provide you with a…read moregood overview at your first class. I like that they do a mix of resistance, cardio and hybrid workouts. They typically have a little bit of everything in each day. This is more cross training based so expect to lift light and fast. If you enjoy the heavy lifting with low reps to build muscle, this isn't for you. If you're looking to get lean, then this is a great workout! My only issue is that they advertise a 45 min class but the workout itself is closer to 35mins.

I have been to a lot of F45s in the Boston Area to do the 7 for 7 deal where you can pay 7 bucks…read morefor 1 week. I highly enjoy this work out and this studio. The crew that comes here is pretty hard core and they have a wide offering of classes- as early as 5am (!) for the first class of the day. I loved their music, too (straight hip hop generally and no techno like other F45 locations). The parking situation is pretty good and there is a really good nail salon right next door for those wanting to hit a gel mani right after the class. I was highly impressed with the motivation and instruction this class gave me. I had a baby within the year and after 7 straight days of this class I felt like I legit dropped the 10 pounds I had left to lose. This is the perfect work out for mothers - 45 mins in and out and Saturday you can treat yo'self to that 60 min work out. I am attaching a pic here- I've gotten more and more fit the more I go. I did have to join the Somerville Location b/c it was closer to where I live in Cambridge, but I really loved the Medford spot. If not for the traffic I prob would have joined here.

Amazing coaches and community, set up to push and surprise yourself while having fun.read more

Just did a drop-in a few times over time. Here are my observations…read more 1. Equipment Great - All the equipment seems fairly brand new and is maintained well. 2. Quantity of Equipment - I was amazed at how much equipment they actually have. They have plenty of rowers, C2 Bikes, bar bells, and dumb bells. They are lacking Assault Bikes. 3. Friendly Coaches - The Coaches are very friendly here. They have a dedicated full-time coach who is very experienced. They were very tuned in when I was asking questions of all types. 4. Lengthy Instruction/Warmup - This place is great for those who aren't super RX athletes as they do provide a LOT of instruction before the WODs. This includes an overly extended warmup session before the WOD. Overall, I would recommend this Box. They are very welcoming every time I've dropped-in, different Coaches and time, and the community has always been super friendly. The facility is very clean and all the equipment is like brand new. The only drawback is the lengthy warmup and instruction before the WOD. Anyone who has been doing CrossFit for more than a couple of months might find it too much, but some might like it. For me it was a little too much so the 4-star rating. But this could easily be a 5-star rating for others. In any case, if you want to ensure that you are warmed up and do all the movements correctly, this would be a great place for you to check out.