I may only be taking advantage of 10% of what the YMCA offers, but so far, it is already WELL worth…read morethe price. The Kids Corner (babysitting) is fantastic. It's such a beautiful, bright and clean room, and the staff who take care of my kids are consistently fabulous -- a huge improvement from my previous gym which shall not be named where most of the staff didn't even seem to enjoy children. But the staff in the Kids Corner seem to genuinely care for the children and seem happy to be there! My daughter sucks on everything within a 2-foot radius, and I was happy to learn that they routinely clean the toys that have been sucked on! A couple other pluses: I love that the treadmills are equipped with live TV, Netflix and Hulu. The front desk staff are really friendly and helpful. There is a pretty wide variety of classes and I can't wait until the baby's nap schedule will allow me to partake in some! And the steam room! Ahhh, the steam room. A couple of things that I wish could be improved: 1) The parking. Though there is a TON of parking, it somehow doesn't seem to be enough! Around 10am on weekdays, it's pretty tough to find a spot. 2) The locker room is a little dingy. Clean, but it just feels old. Lastly, there is one huuuuuge plus that I didn't even know I needed: Diversity. Yes, you heard that right. Diversity. In Newton! Really! I love that when I bring my kids here, they will see people of all races, ages and abilities both as members and employees! I see people being treated with respect and care, and even just being near that makes you feel good, doesn't it? The YMCA is good for my soul, people. I'm so glad this place is here and has the mission it does. It really is a great place.

Five stars for Kids Corner, three to four for everything else. Lots of new equipment, friendly…read morestaff, lively atmosphere and family-friendly. The building is v v old though.

this P.F has so many advantages. I used to be a member years back. So when I came fro years back. I…read morehope things have changed. it was much better. But when the newer manager was superior to him. Sandra ask is she's an owner I wish this wasn't a corporate place.. because her standards are much higher. She acts like an owner. It is not perfect but a lot of these reviews I find overly harsh. It is not perfect. And I am extremely picky. I could make several suggestions. The first would be that certain members could email her she would have rules because I know she doesn't give out her email address she would say something like this. I have given just a few people email purchase, but no or this, or that you can make suggestions of what you see and she would say what she wanted what she would not take. A few of the employees go above and beyond. Some of them are friendly but I don't consider them to be like the others. There's one person that works Saturday night I was like the music off 20-15 or 20 minutes before closing no messages OK I'm shutting off the music nope. But with this said, I found two employees excellent Marcus in the a.m. person who took his position morning I don't know her name she goes way above and beyond. She is quite special name, recognition and she really cares it's obvious. But over the last few days. I wish she was working because her last shift was Friday. What are the brand new machines broken it's so broken.. that cannot even move. So if you were extremely strong person, you could not do it.. and these are brand new machines. I actually called the company I try to get information they said after three different people I spoke with is a corporate issue item. So that is why you couldn't find your model. She said you gotta get the model name is serial number. I had Marcus look for cause I couldn't find it is I don't see serial number. And I believe this is the model number? The answer no But I have so many different questions about this machine in the staff rightfully couldn't do it. First to be like why do three of the fans not work at all and why is it so hard to hit? Enter his machines some of them do, but some don't I don't mean some of them do it some don't, but you can do certain things, but not everything I do with a lot of time, I happen to use the machine for a maximum time with a vengeance 19 minutes but when you don't follow the directions that are posted on the machine doesn't work . but since I sweat abnormally. 3.6 pounds Saturday and 3.8 Sunday. And before Sandra move the fan downstairs, I was going to say can we have another fan upstairs but no, she was downstairs with the weight lifters who I was gonna take a picture with a person with a winter hat on it right now the fans don't work on the machines, I asked for Marcus and Sandra only a Saturday or Sunday. They weren't there so I asked the girl they don't know her name tomorrow and they'll put auto order on machine is impossible to move. Bot on a good note. This machine does special things. It gives youI special information. (That no other machines do!) t gives you an impressive report card at the end of your workout and I am picky. Saw Mike wow, I'm impressed. impressive report card at the end of your workout and I'm picky too! But my assumption is. I might be correct might be wrong.. since these are supposed to be brand new, I don't believe so. Because these are only sold to corporate businesses, it is abnormal for machine like this page affective out of the box in my mind. These are defective when I see all these details and I can't use them with these doesn't make sense and when I called them, call them closer could you send me the model number and serial number? How old is the model number in the new machines on the personal level, look like this machine the screen Now I'm done with this review. But this one is for yelp. Why couldn't you make an adjustment and put the newest reviews first don't put 2018 I know that is so makes sense so I think you can fix that because yelp is important.

On 8/14/26, the men's locker room smelled so strongly of body odor, body spray, cologne, feces, and…read moreurine that on my way out I asked the front desk, "Any chance y'all forgot to turn on the exhaust fan in the men's locker room?" I was told there isn't one. No wonder I'm holding my breath every time I go in there. (The staff here are genuinely wonderful and unable to fix this issue because it's above their paygrade.) I was considering upgrading my membership so I could bring my brother. He's asthmatic, and I'm not bringing him into that room. I doubt it's good for anyone to spend more than a few minutes in there. I am not a lawyer or a building inspector, but this was upsetting enough that I called the building inspector and left a message naming the gym and describing what I experienced and what staff told me. Due to price and location I'll keep coming to this gym, but I will no longer be using the locker rooms, and it's infuriating to pay for a full membership when I can't use the full facilities because of inadequate ventilation. When I posted this review on Google Reviews, I got a reply from the owner that just invited me to reach out to staff with any concerns. Talk about a cookie-cutter, tone-deaf reply. I already did reach out to your staff when I alerted them to the issue. You're now aware (let's be real, you already were aware) that there's not proper ventilation in the men's locker room. If you resolve the issue, I'll update my review, but to suggest that solving this issue requires me alerting more of your staff to the fact that there's not proper ventilation in the men's locker room is absurd.

I met with Brian and he showed me around this facility. It seems really nice very clean very well…read moreorganized. I like how everything has a little niche, and it's humongous! The only reason why I had to turn it away is because the few things that I like to do with the gym, they do not offer. I would still recommend. The price is a little bit pricier than the competition, and they do charge an extra $25 to use the pool that you also have to make reservations for. They do offer classes and personal trainer services. I didn't get the cost, but I can't imagine it being more than competitors. Thank Brian , good job!!!

I went to Waverley Oaks Athletic Club for a little over a year and really loved it. I had a family…read moreplan which makes the price much more reasonable. I loved the included classes and the variety of classes. I just couldn't make the class times work for my with my work schedule anymore. The space was clean and the front desk staff was helpful. They have a locker room with a sauna, three workout class spaces. I wish they had a track for running and walking somehow.

TL:DR; It's a pleasure coming here and working with Ryan - five star recommend!…read more I've been working with Ryan for the past few months, and it's time for a Yelp Review! After a few years of working out (almost) exclusively in my home gym, I started working with Ryan to turn up the volume on my strength training. Working with Ryan: as a credentialed fitness professional and business owner myself, I started working with Ryan because of his reputation as an effective, deeply competent trainer who gets good results. And it's been working! I look forward to my workouts, get a good sweat. Some specifics: he's patient, encourages you to trust yourself and really tune into your own body. (I have no doubt he's as great with complete beginners as those beginning again). His programming is solid and specific to your needs. It's also easy to schedule with him, tech-friendly (love those google calendar invites!), human hospitality - text reminders come from the real person! Let's talk about the space: AnkFit in Newtonville is a pleasure to get hard work done in. Bright, open, good mirrors, a really strong collection of high quality weights, contraptions, mobility and flexibility tools, and the occasional welcome torture device (I'm looking at you PSO-Rite psoas/hip flexor release tool). The music coming out of the Sonos is great. The place is *spotless* and deep cleaned and literally every thing has a proper place - I can't underscore how pleasant that makes things. Amenities: clean towels (I sweat!), multiple bathrooms and showers with good hair care products I sadly don't have an excuse to use because I live down the street.) Good water for water bottles or a sip from the cold bubbler. Coffee. (Even while you work out.) BONUS: any opportunity to hang out with Meghan, the VP of Snorts and Snarfles (Ryan's French Bulldog).

From the owner: Ankfit is an immaculate private workout facility with state of the art equipment and highly skilled…read moretrainers.

I came to FT in Newtonville after hearing rave reviews from a friend and she was right. The…read moreinstructors are dedicated, friendly ,and very professional. I trained twice a week with Mike (and sometimes with Ashley) and felt encouraged and supported every step of the way. I also felt he listened carefully to me, supported my goals, and helped me translate them into the changes I wanted to see in myself.

A great place to workout. They have small groups, flexible workouts, flexible times, and can focus…read moreon the different needs of different people. But it's really the quality of the people who work there that makes them stand out. They are very good at what they do.

I am extremely disappointed in Lifetime. I have been going for years and was excited to learn that…read morethey added a cold plunge. I have looked around for it and was disgusted to learn that the cold plunge is only accessible for men. This is extremely unacceptable and I hope they make a change.

It month and months that the elliptical equipments an most of the TVs are not working properly and…read morethe bathrooms are dirty at life time in chestnut hill and the management only give lip service of " We are working on them" and nothing is happening. I dint think it worth the high premium membership that they charge anymore

If you're a busy dad of three like me, you know the fitness struggle is real. It's been a loooong…read moretime since my high school Track days, and trying to maintain a workout routine between kids and work was just not going to happen. I've lost track of the number of times I've said, "this is the time I'm going to stick with working out." I started going to Fitness Together last year and it's been exactly what I needed. No crowded gyms or waiting for machines. Expert trainers who handle all the thinking (and racking weights!) for me. Sessions on my calendar that keep me accountable. The trainers plan the workouts, track my progress, and actually make sure my form isn't awful. It's amazing how much easier it is to stick to a workout routine when all you have to do is show up and focus on picking heavy things up and putting them down. It's been the only way I've actually stayed consistent. If you've got fitness goals but zero time to waste, definitely check them out. Super glad I found this place.

Brian was a great trainer. He truly customized my workouts to fit my needs. He listed and heard me…read morewhenever I asked for a modification, be it because of an injury or because I wanted to have a lot of variation. And Brian could come up on a spot with so many options and changes. He is humble, but a real professional.

Gym has gone wicked downhill. Impossible to get information. Forces customers to jump through…read morehoops. Fairly clean at least.

The staff here is friendly and welcoming. The vibe is friendly and welcoming. I come in on a free…read morepass I got. The cost is pricey . The service requested is day pass . They have a big lot so parking is not an issue. The facilities were super clean .

Gymnasia is the best gym I've ever been to, hands down. Before becoming a member, I tried various…read moreother fitness fads, and none of them truly worked. I was literally spinning in circles at choreographed spin classes with no results. I tried barre classes where I never felt myself getting stronger or progressing, and while I absolutely loved yoga classes, they weren't helping me achieve my fitness goals. What's different about Gymnasia is that in each class you're working towards achievable, personalized goals- with an injury prevention mindset. Little by little I noticed myself getting stronger and healthier. When I started regularly attending classes, I had a bad bout of plantar fasciitis alongside chronic ankle sprains. Walking, let alone hopping and swinging kettlebells seemed like it would be crippling. The coaches at Gymnasia worked with my physical limitations and modified exercises for me to fully participate without injuring myself. After about 3-4 months of regular attendance, my plantar was all but gone! My feet and ankles are much stronger, and I can walk long distances without worrying about pain the next day. I've also lost a considerable amount of weight which is a nice bonus! Not only are the workouts fantastic, but the community atmosphere is wonderful. I'm not a natural athlete, and team sports were never really my thing. I appreciate that I can work out in a group atmosphere, but go at my own pace- all the while being encouraged on by everyone else in the room. I've now been a member for just under 7 months, and am so thrilled with my experience at this gym! I'm excited to see what I'll be able to achieve year after year.

I have to admit that I was a little scared about going here with some co-workers, mostly because I…read moredidn't know what to expect. I was picturing a gym full of meat heads I guess, which is not my scene at all. This place is further from that picture than you could ever get. The atmosphere of the place is actually very chill/relaxing. It's a big open space with tons of interesting looking equipment. Josh is probably the most friendly and welcoming guy you could ever meet. We even talked running a bit, and he is full of helpful information! The class we took, Sweat Shop, was not at all what I was expecting. Josh makes the workout not only interesting, but fun and I got to use some of that interesting looking equipment. I had never used kettleballs or weighted bats (not sure what they are really called) before! I left a little sweaty, feeling like I had a very good workout, and I had fun on top of it. I'm a little sore the day after, which my body knows it means I had a great workout that was a full body workout! It's way better than the typical gym circut where you just go from dull machine to dull machine. I will defintely be coming back for more classes at Gymnasium. I'm paticularly interested in Yogabells and the fencing classes.

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