I met with Matt about a month ago for a consultation. After our conversation, I decided it would be…read morein my best interest to start working with him ASAP. I mentioned to him that I had just finished 8 weeks of PT, and was dealing with a rotator cuff injury. I've also had a history of sciatica, neck issues, and stress related problems like, high blood pressure, due to owning a business. I made it clear that I wanted to approach my healing from a holistic standpoint, and that I wanted to overcome these problems without medication. I can honestly say that making the decision to get into the gym, and working with a personal trainer has been one of the BEST decisions that I've ever made. I know that Matt has my best interests in mind, and he's paid close attention to my limitations and restrictions, helping me overcome and work through these challenges! He always goes the extra mile, for example; with my permission, he video records our training sessions, clearly defines and explains the exercises, and points out areas that are being focused on. By doing this, I am able to go home and continue the exercises, so that I'm constantly improving. He even writes up a complete exercise program based on the exercises we did during the day so that I have that for my home routine. I've attended a few Fit Edge classes as well. These classes are another extension of the friendly atmosphere. It's a comfortable and inviting environment, that every single employee at Fitness Concepts promotes. I couldn't be happier with the commitment and highly individualized attention that I receive as a client of Matt's.

If you're looking for a no-frills gym and you lean right politically, FCHC is for you. There is…read moreplenty of floor space, a variety of old and new equipment, and some fitness classes. However, FOX NEWS is constantly playing on the only TV that is visible throughout the main workout area. Other FOX channels (Sports, Live News) are played on TVs scattered throughout the gym. Nowhere is CNN, MSNBC, or even ABC broadcasted. After three years as a member in good-standing, I asked the gym manager and the owners to consider fostering a more politically-neutral environment for the comfort of ALL of their clients. I was literally told that I could take it or leave it. I opted to take my dollars and my peace of mind elsewhere!

Been a black-card member since shortly after opening. Still the best run and cheapest gym around…read more No contest. However they just did something that has me a little irritated. They have massage chairs and hydro-massage beds for the black-card members to use (those of us who pay double what others pay). They used to give you two coins for the massage chairs (5 minutes per coin). Sometimes if it was late at night or the place was really dead, they'd even give you three. But now they will only give you one, and say "you can just come back up for more". oohh.. crossing the line. Yeah, I really want to get a good workout, relax in the massage chair for 5 minutes and jump up and get back in line to get another token, and maybe no one will have jumped in front of me. How relaxing. This was an extremely ill-considered change. Especially since I take care to use the gym when there are few people there and *no* competition for the massage chairs. So my advice to you is yes, join Planet Fitness in Gardner, but save your money and skip the black card, because its value has been destroyed.

This gym has very polite and helpful staff. Always helpful. You are my biggest two issues: the…read morelocation is small for the equipment that they have. Everything is stacked on top of each other. Even when it's "slow" it's hard to get on the equipment. The locker rooms can have a little more attention to detail with cleaning. But my biggest peeve is the circuit section. Don't plan on doing the 30 minute circuit without a lot of interruptions from people just sitting on the machines and doing their usual workout because they want to be more secluded. It's so frustrating and when you're trying to get a good HIIT workout in they're in the way. There's no consideration or respect and certainly non-enforcement.

This is a great gym with lots of raw weights and over 100 pieces of workout equipment to choose…read morefrom for a well rounded workout. The owner (Van) is always more than helpful with recommending workouts that help you get the most out of your time in the gym. Most of the people that workout here are serious body builders, but as a 65 year old just trying to keep healthy, I've always felt encouraged and motivated to step up to my best here.

As the only Crossfit affiliate in the area, 696 goes above and beyond to make sure that it is not…read moreonly the best, but the standard for what an affiliate should be. 696 is unique in that it is the only box of its kind that is attached to a full-service health club. The two facilities constantly work together to provide top level fitness options for all ages, physical abilities, and needs. The selectively hired coaches at 696 provide the highest level of training to each and every member and make sure that no matter what a persons abilities are, they get a great workout. I can't say enough great things about Crossfit 696. The monthly fee is more than reasonable for the area and compared to other boxes. When given the opportunity to exercise in a place where the staff actually cares about their job and their members, I will always choose that over the average ten dollar per month globo-gyms. ***Another added bonus is the Fitness Concept's massage services next door with a specially trained sports masseuse! Marianne knows the needs of an athlete and goes above and beyond for 696ers.

This gym is not your regular gym . The instructors are amazing and they care about their clients…read more Here you are not just a client you are family. Definitely worth checking this place out. You will not regret it!

From the owner: Energized Fitness & Training is a local fitness studio that creates a personalized environment for…read moreclients and members to pursue their fitness goals. We offer Group Fitness, Personal Training, and Ft-Camp programs.

My wife and I recently joined this YMCA. Overall worth the membership, the facilities are adequate…read more We have not had any issue with crowded gyms and waiting to use equipment. Several classes are offered which my wife attends regularly. Invest in a lock for your locker and avoid any issues with theft...

Honestly this ymca isn't necessarily bad but it very old and run down compared to the other ymcas…read morein the area. Another annoying occurrence is that it takes weeks/if not months for something to be fixed (example the sensors in the sauna) There is a group of older gentlemen who continuously talk about the saunas/stream baths in their original country of origin. They continuously mess around with the heat sensors at the YMCA claiming the sauna here isn't "hot enough" as it is in their country of origin. They in turn mess up the sauna and put it out of commission for weeks/if not months.

I was a part time employee of this gym for a few years while I was in college, and it's a shame…read morethat I didn't really get to fully appreciate how great a gym this place really is until I moved from the area and tried to find a place HALF as good as Global. I couldn't really know, until I tried to find a gym to go to as a member myself, how far superior Global is to 99% of the gyms/health clubs in existence. Global is clean, has modern equipment, knowledgeable and certified trainers, a friendly and attentive front desk, and professional sales reps. I've lived several places since I used to work out at Global, and I am consistently disappointed whenever I look for a new gym. Unless you are in a financial position to spend 90 bucks a month, you're not going to find a gym in the same league as Global Fitness.

Especially with being closed lately I realize how much I love this place. When open 24/7 it was a…read moreplace for me to escape to and have time to myself, whenever I could fit it in. There's much less equipment than the Leominster location but there is enough to get in a good workout. Would recommend paying to use both clubs for the best deal!