If I could rate a -1 I would…read more Mission Hot Yoga left me nothing but upset regarding their "policy" and tearing other Woman down in the fitness world, place is a joke. I am a full time Women's Lacrosse Coach, at the High club-level & Collegiately Coaching. I do have a CFSC and do it on the side. Mission "found out" after looking at my social media, and told me via voicemail, I cannot attend here anymore due to also being a certified strength coach on the side. I am far from a yoga teacher, hot yoga helped me in my own training career, I would never turn away a Yoga Teacher if they came to me for strength training. Awful mindset tearing down other woman who should respect each others careers.

Cannot say enough good things about MISSION! I started at MISSION in 2019 and have never looked…read moreback. What keeps me going are the variety of classes offered each week and the awesome instructors. The classes are grouped: Strength, Cycle, Barre and Yoga with different classes offered in each group (e.g. Strength - ROW, Barre - Tone, Yoga - Sculpt, etc.). In addition to the "regular" classes there are fun themed classes, and classes that support local charitable organizations, too! The class schedule is different each week, but every day there are classes offered early in the morning (5:45/6am), mid morning (7-9am), lunchtime, and afternoon/evening (4-5:45pm). There are even classes on the weekends. No matter your schedule, you can find a time to make it to MISSION. I love that they have an app which makes it easy to schedule and plan out classes each week. Personally, I've done home based workouts, Planet Fitness, 1:1 training, classes at other gyms, and nothing compares to how I feel after working out at MISSION. If you want a class-based gym with highly engaging and enthusiastic instructors who will push you to achieve your highest fitness potential, literally the cleanest facilities I've ever seen at a gym, an in-house cafe for a post-workout smoothie (Nourish), classes that are so fun they sometimes make you forget you're working out, and a truly wonderful community, come to MISSION. This is a gym focused on making you both physically and mentally STRONG. Even if you are just starting out on your workout journey, the top notch instructors at MISSION always offer modifications that will make you feel confident completing the class. Not to mention, the rest of the "team" in class will be there to cheer you on! I could go on, but why don't you check it out yourself? If you're a cardio-loving dancing queen, try Cycle. If you want to push yourself to the limit and feel sore af the next day, try any of the Strength classes. Barre and Yoga tend to be a little lighter, focused on smaller muscle groups, but are sneaky tough and you will be feeling it! I promise you won't regret trying MISSION :)

First time in Coastal but certainly not my last. I'm in town frequently for work and have to say…read moreone the better gyms I have visited. Clean tons of equipment and plenty of dumbbells. Never had to wait.

Super clean facility. Wicked kind, helpfull, professional…read morestaff. Incredible amount of well- maintained equipment. Tons of challenging fitness classes to choose from. Tons of convenient parking. Reasonably priced membership fees.

The Best of the best. at the House of the Samurai you will…read morebe trained by the very best around and one of the best in the world. If you want the real deal and not the typical dojo than look no more. I have seen many different places and none of them come close to the level of this dojo .

My wife and I recommend that Parents and their children drop by from Monday thru Friday between 530…read moreto 700pm too watch the classes. The kids are asked to give their school grades to take the testing for Belts. This has helped them to achieve better school grades also. This has encourage our kids lorenzo and Christina to do better in school classes. Our kids are taught to help each other and others. Too the Parents this is a great investment in making your children to be More understanding and respectful. The instructors teach the skills of Okinawa karate with Kobudo and Kata Training. One of the owners is a WMO (world martial arts organization) Gold medalist Champion and the other owner took the Bronze medal Both were inducted into the WMO Hall of fame in 2007. This is a family owned Business and they personally do the teaching. Renshi Teaches with her expertise in the art of Okinawa karate in teaching Kata and Kobudo and Jose helps with his expertise in giving his insight on why and how they train. Even I sit and enjoy his method of giving advise on Okinawa karate. My kids look up to them as Role Models. When our kids started I had no idea what Okinawa karate was? Then as I started to read My wife and I started to appreciate how this has made a positive impact on our two kids. Sincerely Mark & Ellanie House of the Samurai

The teachers are all wonderful and very experienced, for the littlest ones as well as kids and…read moreadults. Senseis Lenny and Donna are the best teachers I have ever had for anything. I can speak more to the quality of the adult classes. I started as a white belt when I was 58, ten years ago, and now I am working my way up the black belt ranks. I think karate really helps me because strength, balance, and flexibility are so important as I age. There's no way I could do things that a 20-ear-old can -- no flying through the air like Bruce Lee! -- but the philosophy of the dojo is that you start with what you are able to do within your physical abilities and grow from there. The emphasis is not on sparring, although there are kick-boxing classes available. The self-defense training has also made me feel more secure.

I'm an over 65 disabled veteran with some limited medical issues. Sensei Lenny is the best. Treats…read morepeople great and is complete professional. He LISTENS not like other trainers i had in the past. If you want to really learn, build some confidence in a nice environment this is the place You will learn here. You will train here. its a no - nonsense school in a friendly atmosphere. jimmy H.

Portsmouth Aikido is a great place for beginners as well as experienced martial artists. The…read moreatmosphere is inclusive and supportive. I started going at the age of 50. It's been 1.5 years and I am still going. I didn't think I would ever be a black belt, Now I am sure it is achievable as long as I put in the effort because the people at Portsmouth Aikido will provide support and top-notch training.

The kids classes at the dojo are simply fantastic. Sensei Aaron has a great rapport with all of the…read morekids, and the wonderful balance between one child advancing and the other responding means that the kids are always engaged cooperatively and actively. The dojo itself is beautiful, comfortable, and has good seating for parents to observe the classes. For those of us who are taking the adult classes -- also highly recommended -- there is a chance to come out on the matt and review some of the forms being taught to the kids and advance our stretching and other techniques. Last but not least, the dojo is a non-profit so there is absolutely no pressure to purchase extra equipment, fees for belt ceremonies, and other up-sell phenomena that we, as a family with three kids, have experienced at some of the for-profit dojos in other traditions. This dojo is simply fantastic! Give it a try!

After our go-to yoga studio in Portland, Maine, recently closed, my wife and I found ourselves a…read morebit untethered. We decided to turn it into an adventure and have spent the last few months traveling all over New England trying out different studios. Out of everywhere we've been, Metta Yoga stands out. We took a wonderful afternoon class with the owner, Jan, and were so impressed. The space is immaculately clean, the staff and fellow yogis are incredibly welcoming, and the studio has this effortlessly cool, beachy vibe that immediately puts you at ease. It's the kind of community and environment we were looking for. We will absolutely be back!

Everything about the studio is a "10". Owner Jan took our call the night before and from the start…read moreshe was very welcoming and eager to have us join class in the morning with Evelyn. Students in the parking lot, Evelyn at the desk everyone made us feel at home. Class was straight up rock solid bikram 26/2! Please support this studio if you're a local or just passing through, you will only find feel goods!!! . Desert Dragon and Tracy

By reservation only. This is this is the place to go for great one-on-one instruction on strength…read moreand conditioning. I'm restarting an work out program after a few years away from conditioning. The staff, particularly my trainer, Mike Pisani, has been very understanding of where I am in the process and has adjusted my program accordingly. Mike always takes the time to explain and demonstrate each activity. He also explains the physiological benefits of each exercise. He answers questions thoroughly and is never condensending in his room explanations and answers. Whether you are new to training, returning to conditioning or super-experienced you'll find a supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere at Seacoast Strength.

I have been a member of NRG Zone since it first opened 4 years ago and it is still the best studio…read moreI have ever been to. One of the hardest parts of moving way from NH was knowing that I wouldn't be able to consistently attend the classes at NRG. Lisa has built a studio that not only challenges and changes you, it provides you with a supportive group of lifelong friends. You will always feel welcome at NRG and you will always leave knowing you gave your workout your all. NRG provides classes of all types - bootcamp style, circuits, spin classes, and yoga. There is something for everyone here and you're missing out if you don't try it!

I've been going to NRG Zone for four years now and this studio has become my second home. I have…read morenever encountered a kinder, more caring community of trainers and members, which I believe is 100% reflective of who Lisa is as a person, friend, and trainer. Lisa has done an outstanding job finding a team of trainers who are incredibly knowledgeable as well as compassionate in what they do. The best lesson I learned from NRG is that 'we're not uptight here'. Every session is accompanied with laughter that has made me love to workout again. But don't get me wrong... each session will push you through your comfort zone and beyond (because you can) but will make you want to come back for more afterwards. If you're thinking of giving this gym a try, just go for it. You have nothing to lose and I think NRG Zone is going to surprise you.