I'm 38 now and have been a member at MSCF for 18 months now. Ever since collage I've struggled to…read morekeep in consistent good health. I would ride about a 12 month cycle where I would go to the gym and get back into shape, get either bored, frustrated or feel like I got to where I wanted and then I'd stop. Of course the weight would come back and I'd be right back at square one 12 months later. That all changed when I discovered Mountain Strength Crossfit. For the first time I enjoy working out. Everything from the coaches to the members to the ever changing and always challenging nature of CrossFit has made the time I spent at MSCF something I look forward to everyday. Rich and the coaches at MSCF are masters are giving you just the right amount of encouragement to make you reach deeper and try harder then you ever would on your own without overwhelming you with attitude. I felt right at home the very first time I walked in their door.

I started working out with Rich and Mountain Strength about six months ago, after a particularly…read moreunhealthy and dormant winter. After three months of working out for one hour a day, four days a week, and some serious nutritional realignment, my cholesterol levels were back where they should be and I was down a size in my jeans. By summer's end I'd lost 30 pounds. That's not what makes Mountain Strength so special, though. I've always hated exercise. Hated the gym (so many wasted memberships!) & the people at the gym. Lacked motivation and knowledge to work out on my own. Sound familiar? Because of Rich's personal warmth and affable nature, Mountain Strength provides a real sense of community. Going to work out is like going to hang out, only earlier in the morning and with more sweating. And because of his knowledge and openness, Rich is extremely sensitive to scaling exercises to meet individual's needs, which allows for more flexible workouts and a more interactive relationship. The most important thing for me has been that I have never once been yelled at during a workout! Many of my deep-seated memories of exercise-as-punishment have been replaced with real feelings of support and encouragement. I'm healthier than I've ever been - physically and mentally - and Rich and Mountain Strength have been fundamental in helping me get here. Bottom line: I wear my Mountain Strength t-shirt with pride, and I am the last person I ever thought would wear a shirt from a gym. Check it out!

This gym is more than anyone could wish for. They have a variety of classes and are also a state of…read morethe art CrossFit facility. The more than you could hope for comes from the gyms leadership and community. The coaching and community are beyond welcoming making it easy to walk in and get started. Everyone is so encouraging and helpful, you won't want to leave. I'd give it more stars if Yelp would let me.

Just finished my first week at Rackhouse Fitness and I'm already hooked. The space is awesome, but…read morewhat really stood out to me was how welcoming everyone is. From day one the coaches and members made me feel like part of the crew. The workouts are tough but fun, and the energy in the gym makes you want to push yourself. Couldn't ask for a better start to joining a CrossFit community!

I have never been so happy to go to the gym every day!! I have had memberships to four different…read moregyms and have never used them very much. Through my workplace, I was even able to get a complimentary membership at a nearby gym. I recently gave it up so that I could stick with HFF. When a colleague of mine joined HFF and had such good things to say about it, I decided to give it a try. I joined at the Team Training level. Class sizes are capped at 12. After my first workout, I felt like all the times I have been to the gym before have never *really* been workouts. The workout here felt fantastic. Emily and Jeremy walk you through everything, so that beginners and advanced members alike can follow the movement and work to their level. I have never felt so comfortable at a gym. Emily and Jeremy are encouraging without being drill instructors. I push myself because of their encouragement, but never feel like giving up because it's too hard. Also, we are all so focused on what we're doing, I don't feel like everyone is watching me. This is not a $10/month gym, but there's a reason for that. The classes are small enough where I can easily get help when I need it. I have already last weight and I can see my waistline for the first time in years! I have never, ever actually *wanted* to go to the gym every day. Not only am I going more often than I used to, I'm even waking up for a 7 AM class. I am not a morning person, so that's proof positive that this is a great gym. If you're contemplating joining HFF, go for it! You won't regret it.

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!

Joey's personal training sessions have done wonders for me. I came to Joey at age 41 with quite a…read morefew physical health issues. I was out of shape, overweight, had high blood pressure and multiple physical injuries the dated back to my 'more active' days; the most difficult being degenerative disc disease (bad back). I had my initial assessment with Joey and we put together a plan of action designed specifically for what I hoped to improve/accomplish. I starting seeing Joey 1 day per week and after the first 2-3 weeks of 'good pain' I started to see the results I was looking for. I was losing weight, building lean muscle mass, had much more energy and significantly improved my flexibility. After 4 months with Joey, my doctor took me off of my high blood pressure medicine since I was in better shape and the medicine was making my blood pressure too low! Two years later, I continue to see Joey on a weekly basis and I feel great! While I will always struggle with back pain, Joey has helped me strengthen my core and this has considerably cut down the occurrence of my debilitating back spasms. I will continue to work with Joey for years come. Joey has a great demeanor and makes everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. I am living proof that you do not need to be in good physical condition to start seeing a personal trainer. Joey will design a custom plan for your body type and you will start looking and feeling better after 3-4 sessions with him. If you want to lose weight, get in better shape and have more energy, I highly recommend you contact Joe Rindone. He will get you where you want to be. Matt D.

boot camp classes are lots of fun!…read more are you doing boston boot camp this winter?

A great studio with kind, conscientious, and helpful instructors that foster a sense of community…read more I liked that the classes were welcoming, available at a variety of times, and not too large. It was fun learning yoga and getting to meet and work out with wonderful people!

I worked here and at first I really liked it. As a fitness coach I never saw a raise which in my…read moreopinion is being cheap. if you want to keep good staff a raise is essentiAl. When a coach was out on vacation or sick the owners never wanted to teach classes in my opinion why open a gym then. I wanted to wear a mask do to Covid and one of the owners told me he didn't like me doing that. I enjoyed teaching and I liked the clients but I wouldn't recommend working here.

I'd never done pilates before or really any group class, but I'm so happy I started going to Btone…read morerecently. I've been a gym rat, a runner, a rower, you name it, but this workout has me shaking every time. I really like that you don't need to buy a lot of equipment or expensive shoes to get started (just grip socks). There are all types of people so there's no intimidation factor. Every instructor I've had so far has been awesome, understanding, and super helpful. It may cost more than some gym memberships, but it will shake up your routine and add a lot of challenges for your body. I really do recommend giving it a try no matter your fitness level.

I've been going for a few months and I have felt supported by the instructors since day 1. I will…read moresay your experience is instructor dependent, as with any class. My favorite classes are those with instructors that have a little sass and energy. I'm excited to see where btone can take me in my exercise/fitness journey.

My 2 grandsons go to Freddylive once a week for a work out, training and some solid inspiration…read more This week I took grandson Joey and went in to meet Freddy and check the place out. When you enter into the facility the waiting area might surprise you with its well lit, bright, clean welcoming appearance. We entered the work out area that is well organized, clean and didn't smell like a gym. Joey introduced me to Freddy who couldn't have been any friendlier and welcoming. We chatted about our boys and how much they've gotten from their time there. Then I talked about how impressed I was with his place. When I left I recognized why the boys look forward to going. If your son or daughter or even yourself need a work out and some encouragement.... Then I'd highly recommend Freddylive

Freddy is great! He brings such passion to his craft and you can't help but get motivated as a…read moreresult. Through his passion Freddy also provides an environment that actually makes working out fun!! ( most times!). I use him for both one on one times as well as classes. I am 61 years old and feel amazing. I am finding that I have more energy as well as increased strength and stamina. With Freddy's guidance and support I am making lifestyle changes and can see the results. Another thing that I admire about Freddy is his passion for giving back. Freddy works tirelessly in the community offering his services to kids in need. I cannot imagine the number of lives that have been enriched by him. So, if you're looking to shed some pounds or to improve the shape your in so you can live your best life, I would highly recommend giving Freddylive Fitness a chance. You will be glad you did ( most days)!

Core Cardio is an amazing place. The trainers/instructors, the classes, and the community are…read morefantastic. They offer TRX (suspension training), Real Ryder Cycling, Bootcamp, Cardio Kick Boxing and Zumba! Even in the largest classes(about 12-15 students max for bootcamp) everyone gets personal attention, and the instructors are tuned into everyone's different goals and fitness levels, and they care. They also have a running club that meets 3 times a week, 2 times the meet ups are local in malden, and on the weekends they do a destination run, and the club is made up of all different levels. The club also does local 5k and 10k races. I think the biggest thing that makes this place so wonderful, besides the amazing classes and fantastic instructors, is how welcoming it is, not only do the instructors care about their clients, the studio/running club members care about each other and support each other. This is an ideal place for anyone who wants to challenge themselves. If your looking to make a lifestyle change, and add exercise to your life, this is the gym for you. If your already in great shape and looking to up your game, this is gym for you. If you've always hated gyms and work out studios(I would fit into this category) this is the gym for you. I started at this gym just shy of 6 months ago. I was desperate to get into shape and fit into my wedding dress, I had 8 weeks to lose it, or they were going to have to cut my dress and remake it(read nightmare), in 8 weeks with the help of Ashley and everyone at Core Cardio, they had to take my dress in( 4 inches in total). That was the first goal core cardio helped me reach, recently I hit another personal goal of running a 5k in under 30 minutes, so running under ten minute miles. I recently hit this goal as well, I ran a race that I'd previously run, but I dropped about 8 minutes off my time. In addition to all of that I have dropped 3 pant sizes, and lost 11.5 pounds. For my height and build I'm now only about 10lbs away from my ideal weight and I know with core cardio I will get there. You will not regret making the time and trying your first class free! You literally have nothing to lose.

I'm so glad I found Core Cardio Fitness. I initially joined one of the 6 week transformation…read morechallenges and have continued to go to the classes ever since. The classes are challenging but fun and engaging. I love the small group atmosphere and it's been fun getting to know other members and becoming a part of the community. The best part is that Ashely gets to know everyone personally and he will push you outside your comfort zone if he knows you are capable of more but will also give you modifications for any exercise that you need. I've lost weight, noticed my clothes fitting better and have gotten into a much better exercise and healthy eating routine. I've also gotten a lot stronger and built muscle which is something I struggled to do on my own. After a long day at work, I actually look forward to going to Core Cardio and working out. I'd definitely recommend it!

I cannot say enough about the entire team at Orange Theory Woburn. They're wonderful, supportive…read moreand make working out feel like fun. Because of coaches like Hope, Christina and Karl - everyone who comes to OT Woburn feels like part of the family. You connect on so many ways with others who are trying to reach their own goals. The coaches know how to push you to be your best without pushing you past your comfort. LOVE the entire Team!

My favorite OTF location - love the coaches and the members!! I've been a member here for 1.5 years…read moreand cannot say enough good things about it!