I used this gym while I was visiting from Florida and was so impressed! Everyone there was nice and…read morewelcoming. It was clean, had good music playing, and had everything I needed for a thorough workout. I got to try out some equipment I had never had a chance to use before (like the multi-grip bar). You can tell they put thought into every piece of equipment they purchase and that these guys really know what they're doing. I would definitely recommend Ascension Performance!

I am pushing 60 , heavy and felt odd getting a personal trainer. I hurt my rotator cuff so decided…read moreto call Tyler the owner. He said they would take good care of me. My first meeting was a sit down discussion with Becky, an honest talk about what I eat and drink , what i like to do and my goals . My second visit was spot on to build strength in the areas I was concerned about . She is not a high pressured young trainer who had me doing ridiculous things beyond my ability. she seems to go with the flow but don't let that fool you. She had an eagle eye for errors in posture or form. She adjusts exercise to accommodate your body or injury . I was very impressed. I felt relaxed and not at all self conscious. I walked out feeling thinner but more importantly stronger and healthier.

The gym is dirty and should be cleaned every day and is only clean once a week, the and the dry…read moresauna and steam room in the men's locker room is gross. I've been a member there often on since 2017 and the cleanliness has gone downhill in the past nine years. The staff are not attentive and they are always on their phones, I don't know who the manager is but they need to fire every single employee there.

It could be the best gym in the world but they don't clean the place. I've told every new manager…read morebut they don't seem to care. The price is high end but the environment is ghetto and I don't know why. I have friends who wanted to join but saw the bathroom and said no way. I'm sad because if more members leave how will they stay in business. Please hire an everyday professional cleaner for the health and well being of those who support the place it's unsanitary and unnecessary.

Absolutely amazing facility. The staff go above and beyond always and the machines and equipment…read moreare well kept. The classes they offer are great especially the spin classes with Vicki! My kids love the childcare room and it's the perfect schedule for us with the two times a day options. The shake selection and premade food is also wonderful! I recommend them in every way possible!

Great gym!!! Nice equipment. Staff is very friendly & treats you like VIP. Mariah, Kristina &…read moreIsabella make yummy shakes. :) Our babysitter Sam is great with the kids and they love her! The Assistant Manager Mariah is great. She is always willing to help out & has amazing customer service!

For those obsessed and "in the know" about CrossFit, you'll thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere,…read moretraining, and layout of CrossFit Strongtown. For those simply looking for personally training, you've found an "underground" fitness movement quickly growing around the globe. I think you'll love it as much as I do. Check out http://www.crossfit.com/ for the full low down. I've been coached by Mike Gallagher for five months. Mike and his brother, Dan, recently opened CrossFit Strongtown down the road from my house so it was an easy decision to begin going there regularly. Mike and Dan are developing a fun, encouraging community of serious athletes. But at the same time, if you haven't exercised (ever) or if it's been a (long) while, you'll feel perfectly comfortable (except for the lovely, exercise-induced pain) beginning with modified workouts and tons of encouragement. CrossFit Strongtown is currently offering one-hour classes (schedule listed on their website) with a basic warm-up followed by skill training and/or WOD. Your first session is free so check it out! Because I was so slow to "like" their FB page, I've got to make up for lost time here. When the Gallagher brothers discover this review, they'll realize that I don't just "like" but I "love" CrossFit Strongtown!

I joined CrossFit Strongtown a few months ago after our move to Southbury from RI. All I can say…read moreis, this is probably the best CrossFit I've ever been to! The coaches are friendly and extremely knowledgeable, the classes are varied so you never get bored and I've actually gotten stronger since I've started coming to Strongtown! The community itself is wonderful. Everyone is friendly and helpful... I can't recommend this place enough! If you have a chance and you're looking for a really good CrossFit box to join, come join us here at CrossFit Strongtown! I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

High quality scientific training is provided by qualified professional trainers whose only goal is…read morethe development and improvement of the stamina and health conditions of their clients. I joined the studio 3 years ago and have not regret it at all. Thanks to the dedication of my trainer I feel like I'm in my twenties again. My trainer always has a different well planned set of exercises for every session I attend. Can't get any luckier. Carlos Quimbaya.

From the owner: An intergrated approach to health and fitness. We transform bodies and enable clients to gain…read moreself-confidence, feel and look great, live pain free, feel alive and happier. Many clients have experienced the positive impacts associated with working with Body Physics. By working with Body Physics, you will have a professional; dedicated, trusted fitness expert to help you achieve your goal of increased fitness levels. group classes-(Zumba, Cross-fit trainings, Yoga,Kick-Boxing/self defense, Yoga/Pilates, Spinning/indoor cycling, Boot camps, Youth sports performance training, Small group training,Tabatha workout) Specializing in: Pain Management Massage Therapy Testing & Evaluation Kettlebell training Sport Specific Training Functional Training Nutritional Consulting Post-therapeutic Rehab Prenatal and Postpartum Personal Training Senior Fitness

I've been a black card member for several years now and was using the Waterbury location because it…read moreis close to where I work. This Southbury location is closer to home and about the same distance from work as the other gym. It's brand new and had the new leather smell when it first opened. The size of this location is 2/3rd the size of the Waterbury location but is still a nice size. I finally got to try out the hydro-massage here. Instead of it being flat to lay on this one is in a reclined position, which I like. It has a screen that you can use to pick the target areas you want and the degree of pressure. There's also music, videos, books or games you can play on the screen while the massage is being used. The room is nice and dark so you can relax. I also tried out the new total body enhancement. It's a booth with lights inside and it's like a sauna with controls to adjust music and heat and vibration to your liking. It shakes and vibrates. You have to wear the special eye protection when you go in, just like the ones you wear in a tanning booth. Even though I was told how to use it, it still wasn't easy to setup. Once I figured it out, I only had a few minutes of the experience. I mentioned my experience and reservations about the benefits of it. Brie explained the various ways it's good for you and encouraged me to give it another try. I will revisit it another time. As for the rest of the gym, it is nicely laid out and has the usual layout of machines that most Planet Fitness gyms have. The front portion has the free weights and benches as well as as multi use weight machines. Then there are several rows of of weight machines that work arms, and legs. The next few rows have rowers, regular and recumbent bikes, steppers, skiers, and treadmills. The far right corner has the 30 minute workout area and the back right corner has the abs and stretch area as well as the Synergy 360 training station. For black card members, there's also the Total body enhancement, hydro-massage beds, and tanning. I've utilized the hydro-massage and the total body enhancement. These hydro-massage beds are reclining and contoured versus the flat beds at other locations. It also has more games, video, music, and books on the control screen than the older models at the other gyms. As for the staff, they are absolutely wonderful and friendly. They always greet you whether you are coming or going. The staff makes the rounds daily and wipes down the equipment. I've also seen the machines get tested regularly to insure they're working correctly. Speaking of staff, I also have to commend Michael MsIsaac. He is the personal trainer/instructor. He is the one who does all of the training classes there. He's also the one to design your own program. He'll ask different information about you and what you want to achieve. During my program evaluation he had a notebook handy and wrote me up a workout plan. He also encouraged me to try a core class. Whenever he sees me now, he checks on my progress and asks how it's working out for me. I just recently took one of his core classes. It was great! I got to do more different exercises than my usual routine. He demonstrated and explained clearly what to do and offered easier ways to try if we had difficulties with them. He's a great motivator. I'm feeling a renewed interest and striving to get past the rut I had fallen into. For a new club, they have really hired some great staff and I'm very happy with transferring to this location. One of the other reviews on here said the staff was *extreme* in their friendliness, that it was annoying. I didn't think being friendly was a bad thing. Also, be sure to check out bagel day and pizza night. I've been to bagel day and they put out various bagels from a local business and coffee. Those are done once a month for all members.

great place, plenty of parking and all the equipment is cleaned daily. Both of your Counter folks…read moreare also great because they listen to our concerns then act on them, Respectfully, Joey Barca Jr.

Fresh clean and private. Another place to avoid the Weekends holidays and etc. But on off days it's…read moreyour own little peaceful pool gym and snacks shop. Great Family fun and you don't need to know how to clean a pool.

Great pool. Well run club. Highly recommend. Multi-lane heated pool with walk-in section…read more Reasonably priced with a really nice snack bar.

Thrive fitness is like no other. Tom's dedication to fitness is a true calling and his experience…read moreand expertise shines through everything he does. He will have you laugh and keep you in shape all the while making sure you don't get hurt. Thrive is a cut above the rest.

Of all the gyms I've been a member of, Thrive is the one I've stuck with. One hour, instructor led…read moreclasses feel more like you are working out with a personal trainer - but not nearly as expensive. The people who own the gym are really great and the staff is excellent. I suggest this gym to every person I talk to - It's effective and the people who go here are just awesome. Glad to be part of the Thrive family!

Fitness Zone is a great small town gym, with a community of members who support each other. Tyler…read morethe coach is awesome and very supportive. It is reminiscent of good old fashioned grit gym, instead of these posh new gyms.

One of the best gyms I've ever been to. The owner is one of the friendliest persons you will ever…read moremeet and knows his stuff!

I have never written a review for any business before. But, I wanted to at least warn people about…read morereally what is going on here in terms of cleanliness. First off, I would like to say that 90% of the staff are wonderful. They are helpful and consistently welcoming. But, it has been the case over the last couple of years that the cleanliness of the facility has plummeted and it is not just me that has taken notice of it. The men's bathroom is a complete joke. They rarely clean and the inside of the lockers are never cleaned. I possess a picture of mold growing in one of the lockers. They have no working ventilation in the locker room (the owner says it was a disagreement between him and the landlord). I have consistently brought the issue of poor cleaning to the owner. He completely ignored me. When I finally canceled my membership, I was hoping he would be humble enough to accept that they were dropping the ball and fix it. Yet, that was not the case. He was arrogant and had his heels kicked in pretty heavily. At some point in the future, he needs to better equip himself with skills for interacting with members.....he failed miserably at this. They need to get their act together and start to clean. It is not the job of the members to clean. (Shrug.....) I wish all of them well.

UPDATE: Huge expansion to the Southbury facility completed August '19. Revising my original review…read morefrom 2014 from 2 stars to 4 stars. Total transformation to a top tier, modern gym. Floor to ceiling overhaul, new equipment, lighting and workout areas. Locker room is still small and ranky, but I can live with it. Kudos to owners for investing to upgrade this facility!