When I initially started taking classes at Evolve Bootcamp I was intimidated because I was really…read moreout of shape. A sedentary job and an overindulgent diet weren't doing my figure any favors. In the past, I've been one of those people who gets bored easily with one type of exercise- I had done a couch to 5k program, only to promptly revert to couch potato status after completing it. Considering my husband once jokingly said that one of my favorite hobbies is sleeping, motivating myself to stick to a class that meets 3 times a week at 6 AM, rain or shine, seemed pretty unlikely. But there was a Yelp deal, so I figured that I'd give it a go. Surprisingly, I'm going into my 3rd month of Evolve Bootcamp, and I don't want to quit. Shelley is a creative and knowledgeable coach, and I find that I am never bored thanks to the wide variety of exercises that she incorporates into the classes. And the workouts are effective and will get you results. My cardiovascular fitness and strength have noticeably improved. I feel less sluggish and more alert at work. My family has remarked that they've seen a positive change in the way my body looks, and that feels awesome! The classes are small enough where everyone gets personal attention. Shelley will correct your form if needed so that you stay safe, and she will definitely provide modifications if it looks like you're not being challenged enough (nobody gets off easy). The fellow bootcampers are laid back, and unlike upscale fitness studios, nobody cares what you're wearing, how old or young you are, or whether you're a gal or a guy. If you're considering attending, DO IT! Logistical notes: 1) There is a place where you can safely store a small bag (ie: change of clothes) if needed. I have to go to work immediately after the morning sessions, so not being able to bring a bag would be a dealbreaker for me. 2) Be prepared to get very sweaty and possibly dirty. 3) Prices, especially for returning bootcampers, are excellent compared to other area bootcamps.

By far the BEST Bootcamp in Boston... and I've tried a few…read more Shelley's workouts are dynamic, motivating, educational and challenging. She mixes up the exercises and really focuses on movements that provide equivalent results to workouts I have done using machines or weights at the gym. I felt and saw results after just a few classes. Shelley really pays attention to form and demonstrates each movement and gives tips on how to do the workouts safely. I cannot think of a better way to get to know the green spaces in Boston than working out with Shelley and fellow bootcampers!

Friendly staff, clean locker rooms, continue to come back for great workouts! Often find street…read moreparking for early morning weekend classes.

Interesting experience but great workout. My friend and I…read moredo lots of drop in fitness classes. I'd say we are both pretty fit. She is a personal trainer and I am signed up for two different fitness classes throughout the week so the pace of the class worked well for us and was a great challenge. While it was a great workout, I can't even tell you what was going on in that 50 minutes. The music was unbearably loud. The instructor's mic was even louder and all any of it sounded like was noise. The coach was fine, but he didn't really coach? Everyone was expected to be doing the same thing, which is unrealistic. From my perspective, if you don't run, there's no point in taking the class because Barry's coaches the treadmill for runners only? The most unique part of our Barry's journey was the fact that no one wiped down equipment... no one wiped down their treadmill after we switched to the floor and I understood this until the END. I assumed we all would wipe EVERYTHING down at the end. Nope. Everyone just walked out. My friend and I stayed after to change and freshen up, but I never saw anyone go in and wipe any equipment down. That's kind of gross but what do I know? We should we wiping down equipment throughout class just to be safe rather than sorry. I know I would be open to taking another class, but still would love to know how these classes are formatted because it feels like the coach is just shouting random things and you kinda have to keep up or you're screwed.

I took one class here and it reminded me of solidcore but more teal (rather than electric blue),…read morebright, and gentle and less like you're in an EDM club. Same idea with a megaformer and low impact, high intensity moves that leave you sweating, so it just all depends on what vibe you like more! I like that the megaformer offers variety even within one workout and coming to a studio like this offers movements and workouts that you cannot easily replicate at home. Plus, small class sizes (12 people max?) offer the boutique experience. The instructor was able to provide hands-on modifications and demonstrate the moves on an unoccupied reformer but that would be more difficult if the class was fuller. It seems they have days focusing on different body parts, so depending on which day you choose, you may get less arm workouts but more core and legs or vice versa. Not sure if that information is on the website but there is a calendar with the schedule in the studio. Tip: - There is no warm-up so be on time! - Bring a water bottle and towel if you sweat easily like I do. - Would recommend good sticky socks so you have more stability, especially when you start sweating on your platform. - A great way to try out the class is with one of the $5 teacher-in-training classes!

Jesse was really helpful as a beginner & first time here. Low impact but still intense & definitely…read morenot easy.

I discovered BURN on ClassPass and loved it from the first class. It is a small studio, but I have…read morenever felt over-crowded in a class. The equipment is in great shape and I like that they have a lot of different weight options. I have taken a few instructors and all are friendly and helpful! Something I love about this studio is it welcomes all ages and abilities. It can be very intimidating walking into a new place and this studio does a great job of welcoming all. I am excited to try all the different classes they have to offer! The only downside is since it is such a small studio, they do not have a ton of class times to choose from. But that being said, I have never had an issue getting into a class or finding one that fits my schedule. My favorites are the TRX Bootcamp with Alex and the Power BURN with Jonathan. I can not recommend this place enough if you are looking for a strength training workout!

I'd visited BURN Fitness Studios for the first time through ClassPass a few years ago and really…read moreenjoyed the classes I took. I signed back up for ClassPass recently and was so thankful to be able to take BURN classes again, even during a pandemic. I've since gone back into the studio for in-person classes, which are masked and have limited capacity, but now prefer to take their classes online. My favorite classes have been Tabata Burn and Power Burn. Jonathan, who teaches both, is charismatic and makes the class feel engaging even through Zoom. I would say the classes are challenging, but suited for all skill levels, and they encourage you to modify the workouts for whatever feels good for you.

I met Barbara through one of the bootcamp classes offered by BackBay Fitness, the BackBay Sweat…read more First, when I saw her I wasn't sure whether or not she would kick my butt at the bootcamp class as I had female trainers in the past, who were just not hardcore enough for me. Hmm yeah, I completely was WRONG as she definitely kicked my butt at the first class she taught. She is also the best running coach I've ever met as I never liked to run due to my left knee. She has definitely taught me how to run better since then although I still haven't developed the love towards running. LOL. She is a great trainer to have since she is willing to learn about each client's needs and will never let her or him quit but will push her or him beyond the limit. I do like her hardcore style but yet very encouraging. Another great thing about Barbara is that she is very knowledgeable of nutrition on top of the fitness knowledge. With that said, I do highly recommend her to anyone with any fitness levels!!! The bonus for training with her is that I get to play with her lab, BUTTER from times to times :)

I LOVE working with Barbara! When you work with her, you obviously get a trainer that knows her…read moreshit. She's hardcore and gets you motivated to jump right into the hard stuff. But beyond that, the biggest benefit to working with Barbara is that she cares tremendously about her clients. She wants to see you succeed and will work with you in any way to make sure you get there. Highly recommend her :)

We had a wonderful time here last week at our posture screening event! Management was extremely…read moreeasy to work with and the facility itself is beautiful and well-maintained. Thank you Lynx!

This is a gym treasure in the middle of boston. Tucked underneath the Hilton, this clean, modern…read moreHUGE OPEN space gym has stuff for all gym levels. The check in process is easy, the space is clean and modern and so.much.room! Everyone here looks like they prob live in the gym which was motivating for me as a Boston Visitor. I worked out a little extra so that justifies my Boston Cream donut

In response to COVID-19, some gyms acted well others did not. I was injured at Invictus when the…read moreperson spotting my bench failed to spot (they spend no time training members how to spot) and was laid out for several months after a 260 lb barbell hit my chest from 3 feet above me (the length of my arms). We agreed that my membership would be put on hold as I was convalescing. As soon as COVID-19, closed Boston Invictus reneged on that agreement and insisted that I pay $260 a month for a gym that was no longer open and knowing that I was too injured to work out. They treated the rest of the members similarly poorly by insisting that zoom classes were somehow the same thing by taking a widely liberal view of the contact for what it means to be a gym. Avoid.

Emailed the gym ahead of time to book my drop-in WOD and they were quick to accommodate. I was…read moretruly excited to experience the personal attention since they cap their classes at 10 and my crossfit home gym does not have a cap. Conveniently located near the hotel, it was short walk and easy to find. The gym is a the typical box, gritty and the look of a hard workout is about to happen here. I was the first to arrive and immediately greeted by coach Eric. He quickly checked me in and I made them aware of needing modifications on certain movements. He gave me some stretches I can use. The class was composed of warm up/agility, stretching, strength training and finally the WOD. The coach did not assume I knew the movements which I appreciated and he showed us proper form for every movement. We used agility hurdles to warm up with burpee penalty for knocking down the hurdles, which is good practice in discipline. I felt warmed up after the hurdles having to fulfill burpee penalties twice. Then we used foam roller, kettle bell and racquet ball to warm up and shoulder mobility. We spent a good 20 minutes for warm up and mobility which is helpful and much needed. Strength training was another 20 minutes of push press. The coach was helpful in making sure our form was correct and efficient. I felt more accomplished in getting the form right and he made sure of that. Finally, our WOD was a challenging chipper with 3 movements at high reps. It was daunting at first and I was gassed but I got through it with the coach's encouragement. The coach was motivating without being militant. It is obvious the gym does well in providing top notch instuction. Limiting their class size provides the individualized attention needed to avoid poor form and injuries. CFF is great for any fitness level and makes crossfit an attainable activity for anyone.

Tried calling them a few times. But every time I spoke to someone they said I would get a call back…read morefrom Angel who is the owner. It's been over 2 month and I haven't heard from anyone. So much for their stellar five-star reviews. Psh! Update: The fact that the owner was so quick to call my review 'petty' when he didn't return my calls for months goes to show the line he's ready to walk just for the sake of maintaining a false reputation on yelp. It also speaks volumes of how mindful he is of other's time. We all come from a different place in our respective lives Mr Owner and all I expected was an acknowledgement. P.S: Don't assume people are stupid enough to tell the different between a genuine apology and a snarky comment. I hope have a fabulous day!

Boston Underground Strength Training is a godsend in the sports fitness community. I spoke with…read moreAngel on the phone to discuss my goals, recovering from a multi-year shoulder injury and getting back onto the path to powerlifting, and we set up an in-person consultation. The consultation was quick and thorough and we set up a plan of action to get me back in shape to lift heavy again. It took a while but trusting Angel and the other trainers here was the best thing I have ever done. I want to say it took about 8 months of recovery based training with the semi-private training group but I no longer have the chronic shoulder pain that I first walked in with. Since coming to Boston Underground Strength Training and going through the recovery training I have competed in three powerlifting meets and have been performing better than I could ever imagined thanks to the excellent programming and coaching provided here. Without Boston Underground I would never have been able to recover from my shoulder injury and probably would have had to give up on my favorite hobby. I wish I could rate this higher than 5/5. -Kyle Campofiore

I like this place. They got me in for June and May 2022 for the small group training. I like the…read morefact that it is a 7am class and the programming and instructor are really good. The cost is $260 for 1 month which is not cheap but also not like, Equinox prices for personal training. Will likely continue in the summer/fall 2022 if they have the space. Parking is a little tough if you do not have a Somerville Permit (need to find a meter in the AM or just hope you do not get towed in front of the Car Wash place). Overall a great spot in the Cambridge/Somerville area. Reminds me of Ethos in the South End.

I started training at the training room during covid (formerly at Healthworks) and I stay for Hua…read more Hua is so empathetic, she knows her clients so well and personalizes the workouts for both ability and goals. The Training Room is a cozy space that produces results. I love it!

Mike Alves will make you move! COVID-19 put a damper on in-person training but who knew that…read morevirtual training could work so well. Mike is a true professional. He writes the best exercise programs - well thought out and planned for the entire year. His enthusiasm is infectious - he really will get you moving - without you realizing you just exercised for an hour. Mike makes moving fun.

After my wife got pregnant, I was the one to pack on the pounds. I tried losing the weight on my…read moreown - didn't work. I tried another boot camp, still didn't work. Then I tried Mike Alves' Change You Body Boot Camp. WOW! What a difference the right trainer makes! Mike is fantastic! He makes each class fun. Every class is different. Mike is always trying new things so the class never gets boring. I LOST 30 POUNDS!! DO THIS BOOKCAMP! You will love it and you will get results!