I am so grateful for Endurance! I had walked by the studio for several years and, when looking in…read morethe window, was intimidated by the reformer machines, to be honest. It wasn't until I was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed a different kind of workout and a coach to help me through that I decided to try Endurance. I am soooo glad that I tried! First of all, Julie is amazing. She is highly educated in anatomy and physiology as it pertains to movement and she is an excellent communicator. Being new to Pilates, she really helped me do the movements correctly which is key in Pilates. It's easy to "cheat" but cheating doesn't get you results. Secondly, I no longer feel intimidated by the reformer. Haha. Julie made sure that I felt welcomed and comfortable from the start. Even when I was going through chemotherapy and radiation, bald, overweight, edematous, and exhausted, she made me feel welcomed. She made me feel cared-for. She tailored my workout by how I was feeling and addressed issues right on the spot, like if I noted pain in one area or another. There were so many changes going on in my body that I couldn't keep up with and Julie helped me recognize them and helped me come up with solutions. For example, she recognized certain areas of my body that needed more stretching which probably became tight from spending so much time on the couch after chemo. Now that I have finished chemo and radiation, we are working on building back up my core strength. So grateful she is my coach to encourage me through an ab work out! I have not taken a class with any of the other instructors but I understand they are highly qualified and amazing too. And from watching the end of a class, here and there, waiting for my session to begin, they are amazing! To sum it up: Don't hesitate to try! I am so glad that I did.

Love the instructors, love the facilities !! Love how I feel after the sessions!!…read moreJulia is fabulous & great at adjusting your body to where it should be!!

It was my first time trying [solidcore] and it was a pleasant experience! The instructor we had was…read morehelpful and guided us through every exercise on the reformer. I have never tried pilates reformer classes prior but this was a lovely introduction to this style of exercise. Every exercise can be modified and the difficulty of the exercises can be altered to your liking. It is a lot to do with balance & mobility, utilizing the smaller muscle groups to help you out, which is definitely different from and will be hard if you have been mostly weightlifting. Overall, had a great class here at [solidcore] Fenway! Totally recommend.

Another great location for solidcore in Fenway. This location has 2 studios, lockers, and 2…read morebathrooms. Each studio has 18 reformers that are fairly packed together. I took a full body class on a weekday morning. The instructor explained and demoed a few of the exercises we would be doing with sweatlana (the reformer) and we got started right away. The instructor was great at giving cues as to how long an exercise was lasting and when the next exercise would begin. It was helpful to see other people in the class as well as the modifications or challenges that could be taken. This class can be as easy or as hard as you make it depending on how your body is feeling that day. There's a slight learning curve to figure out all the springs, but it's not too difficult to follow. Overall, a great Pilates work out to get toned.

Not sure why there are 2 listings for Smartbody Movement, but I'll post here too…read more.. I wish I could give Smartbody 6 stars!!! I've only worked with Iwalani, but she is a truly wonderful teacher. I love gyrotonics, and to my knowledge this is the only studio in the Brookline area. It's suitable for all ages and the classes are small (no more than 5 or 6 people, usually) so everyone gets personalized instruction. Iwalani is really good at modifying the exercises for each student as necessary. Try it, you'll love it!

I've been taking Gyrotonic lessons with Iwalani and Pilates with Anne for a few months now. As a…read morevocalist, I've noticed an EXTREME increase in my lung capacity. I've also had major improvements with shoulder and back pain. Gyrotonic is great! It's like swimming out of water... Really nice teachers too!

Came here for the first time visiting from out of town and needed a workout. ELLIE did not…read moredisappoint! kicked my butt, which I am grateful for and my dress I am needing to wear this weekend

Great full body workout with each class focusing on specific muscle groups. The instructors always…read moreoffer modifications or extra challenge, so it is great for a variety of levels.

Tried Women's Fitness of Boston on a Friday around lunch time. Signed up for the Tabata class using…read morethe Yoga & Fitness Pass my friend had bought me for Christmas on Groupon. The pass lets you try 30 classes at participating gyms in the area. So Women's Fitness was my first try! The location was convenient - heart of downtown Boston off the red line (Downtown Crossing stop). The facility is in the basement of a building but very clean and modern. The staff was very friendly and helpful - showing me how to use a locker and where all the equipment was. The Tabata class itself was fantastic - I had never done it before but it was TOUGH. A great 45 minute, high intensity cardio and weight-training workout. Angela, the instructor, was very encouraging and motivating. Can't wait to come back and try another class (or maybe another awesome Tabata class again!).

I was I introduced to WFOB through Groupon, where I bought 10 personal training sessions. I wanted…read moreto get more into strength training versus cardio, so I thought a personal trainer would help me navigate all those scary machines I always see at the gym. My trainer was Melanie, and I like to tell people that she wasn't only my trainer, but also my spiritual guide. She went above and beyond to make sure that I was healthy physically, but also mentally, and that did a lot for my confidence. I enjoyed the first 10 sessions with her so much that I signed up for 12 more. I also took a Strong by Zumba class and it didn't have anything to do with Zumba, but I loved it all the same. This is a fantastic gym that is well equipped and well-priced for a place in downtown Boston.

This place was nice! Everyone there was extremely nice and super helpful. I went to first few…read morePilates classes here and the instructors were good about fixing my form and giving me good tips and tricks to get the most out of the class

No words for how much I love this place. I just moved out of the city - but at one point I was…read moregoing almost every day. For me, I think it would take around 100 classes to get really good- but im also a lifter. I noticed real changes in my body around class 20. ADORE every instructor here - they actually correct form and care.

Jade and her team have built an oasis of fitness, health and community that is professional,…read morepositive, welcoming and lots of fun! The classes as well as the individual training sessions are thoughtfully planned, challenging and so enjoyable that they fly by before you know it. Great music and often a party vibe. Whatever your state of fitness is, you can participate, improve and most of all gain confidence that flows into your practices, sports, and daily life. I started out feeling stuck, creaky and limited, sometimes even dreading a flight of stairs, to choosing to walk an extra T stop or two, mixing a jog into my walks, and even doing a round of crunches before breakfast. This improvement in my daily energy and attitude has been crucial to my overall wellbeing during these challenging times in the world. I highly recommend Fit4Life Movement!

I am so glad to have joined 4Life! I've been going for now for several months. Jade and her team…read morehave built a strong and welcoming community. No matter your fitness level, Jade makes the classes challenging and fun. I am stronger and more confident. Jade met me where I was and each training session builds at a pace that feels comfortable while also getting me to do more than I thought I could. Jade feels more coach than trainer - no ick gym feeling but a sincerity for building my health. Def recommend!

This is a great gym located on the Boston University campus (off the B-line). It pretty much has…read moreany type of equipment that a top-notch gym would have and is laid out to help accommodate spacing when it is super busy. Lots of cardio machines, strength machines, free weights, bands, and all that jazz. They have courts for squash and basketball, an indoor track, an indoor pool, and have fitness classes. Like any gym it gets busy at peak times, especially since it is a campus gym so lots of students. There are different membership options depending on if you're a student, faculty, or alumni. There are also guest passes and options for a day pass or seasonal pass (like winter break or summer). The membership is a bit pricey, but it is a quality gym and not that extreme compared to boutique gym prices (yikes!).

I enrolled my child (12+) in the Swim Club Senior Group at Boston University's Fitness and…read moreRecreation Center on 08/20/2024. The program was scheduled to run from 09/09/2024 to 12/12/2024, four times a week for two hours each session. However, the experience has been incredibly frustrating. Nowhere on their website or in the receipt was it mentioned that parents are required to stay during the whole program (two hour each day, four days/week). We only found out after the program had already started through an email, and my son was even denied entry to his class until I managed to arrive by taxi! It turns out this requirement is buried in a 33-page handbook that wasn't given to us during checkout or mentioned clearly beforehand. To make matters worse, I teach in the evenings and simply can't meet this last-minute obligation. I reached out to the business to ask for either a solution or a refund for the remainder of the program, but I've received zero response. While my child enjoys the actual swimming program, I am extremely disappointed with how this business is handling things. A little transparency and better communication would go a long way.