Love shopping at Barre Coast! They have a fantastic selection and Lisa is very helpful and has a…read moregreat eye. She's honest too. She'll tell you if something doesn't look flattering on you, which I appreciate. I have bought tons of workout clothes there and great casual clothes as well. The other day I went in and literally got a whole new Fall wardrobe. Can't wait to wear all my new clothes!

Joining BarreCoast was one of the very first things I did after moving to Westerly almost 6 years…read moreago. I love the variety of classes they offer, everything from yoga and barre to boxing, Sweat, TRX and now Lift. That class alone has encouraged me to increase my weights significantly and the difference it's making in my strength level is notable. I also love the community aspect, everyone who works there and attends classes is so nice and welcoming, and that all starts with the owner Kristen. The place is so clean and inviting, and the boutique is top notch. I even find shirts there that are suitable for work events! Last but definitely not least, there's Bear, the cutest and sweetest head of PR / mascot / occasional guest in Kristen's barre class wind down that you will ever meet. Give them a try, you will not regret it.

I have been training here for several months and it is by far the best jiu jitsu academy I have…read moreexperienced. The instruction is extremely professional, structured, and consistent. There are multiple highly skilled black belts who are actively involved in teaching, and the level of technical detail and attention given to students is impressive. As a woman, feeling comfortable and respected in a martial arts environment is very important to me, and this gym absolutely delivers. The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and focused on learning real, practical self-defense skills. The instructors take the time to ensure students understand techniques properly, and safety and discipline are clearly a priority. The culture here is very positive -- everyone is friendly, helpful, and genuinely interested in improving together. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, you feel encouraged and challenged in the best way. They also have a fantastic kids program that emphasizes confidence, respect, and strong fundamentals in a structured environment. If you are looking for high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction with experienced black belts, a respectful atmosphere, and a strong sense of community, I highly recommend training here. I am very glad I chose this academy and look forward to continuing my training here long-term.

This gym is a large compared to others and has many students. So it is clear people are drawn to…read moretrain here- Nothing negative to review, except there doesn't appear to be any group warmup, just on your own. My review addresses that cleanliness needs improvement, not the instruction. Note visits were months apart, but both visits fell short. - The bathroom was in very poor condition. -no toilet paper, very dirty toilet and it felt neglected overall. There were no paper towels to dry hands only a used wet towel hanging over the towel bar which I assumed was from someone that showered. I did not look in the shower to check cleanliness as I would not use. Second visit there were still no paper towels to dry hands. There was toilet paper but toilet still needed good cleaning. Also,The floors didn't appear to be cleaned before the training session and I did not see it cleaned after. However we only went a couple times-not sure of schedule. But I do feel it is something that should be done after each session considering people are barefoot and sweat on mats. Hoping the cleanliness factor will be addressed.

Great classic boxing gym in the heart of new london.read more

Visited this box while I was traveling in the area. Amazing space and great coaches, especially Al…read moreand Stacy who give great feedback and tips. Extremely clean and there are showers. Really high ceilings make for a fun area to rope climb and lots of natural light. Wish I lived here so that I could work out here all the time!

I was in town for a camping trip at the Mystic KOA and was so happy that this box was only…read more11minutes away from our camp site. I loved the workouts, coaches and community. They welcomed me in and allowed me to bring my 11yr old son to hang while I got in a wod. The programming was challenging but great. Thanks again. Come checkout CrossFit IronSpider in salem ma anytime!

Got a 5 star welcome this morning at westerly crossfit. Everyone was super friendly, introducing…read morethemselves to the newbie even though I wasn't there to crossfit. I came to lift, and boy did I come to the right place! Jared, the owner, is a master lifter and you can tell he put together the lifting area exactly how he would want it! There are multiple jerk boxes, squat racks, platforms and tons of plates! And all in kg! I was impressed by his facility for sure. Drop-ins are a reasonable priced at $15, and bc I'll be back he gave me the first drop in free. I'm considering a move back to ri, and if I do you can be sure this will be a place I will consider calling home base!

Did some personal training sessions with Karen. She was great! Very adjustable schedule and a…read morewealth of knowledge about boxing. She'll work ya tho. I've walked away from some of those sessions and woke up sore the next day, but that's what makes a good workout! If you're looking to get in shape start with this place!

It only took one class for me to absolutely fall in love with this class! They aren't kidding that…read moreall levels are welcome and any ability. I had never taken a formal boxing class before and it was very easy to walk in and feel relaxed in the class format. The instructors are great at keeping the class moving, and helping you out if you need it. Yes, there are people in the class that clearly are 'experienced' boxers, but I have yet to feel any intimidation or hesitation returning to the class. The format of stations and high interval training keeps the class moving and you basically pair up with someone on the same level as you. You don't even have a lot of time to even compare or think about what other groups are doing. Within minutes of the class your heart rate is up, and sweat is coming down. I've only been to about 4 classes now, and have become obsessed with this type of workout. The constant mix up of exercises keeps you on your toes, literally. I love the bag work and partner pad work; but you also get quite the ab workout and other areas of your body covered. The instructors keep you right on time, so you don't have to fear class going over or anything; and if you don't have your own gloves they do provide high quality gear. Everything is very clean and everyone I've had classes with are all extremely nice and welcoming. I'm an avid workout person, and have done things from running to crossfit to rowing, and this might be by far my favorite type of workout yet! I highly recommend this place! [also extremely affordable for the workout you're getting!] Only thing I wish they could change is offering more than the 6pm-7pm group class because working outside of Newport sometimes makes it hard to get there!

We came by chance as a last minute invite to Coach Tessa's Little Ledgends Saturday class. Not a…read moreclue what we were in for. We visited twice on bring-a-friend days. Our kid is shy, anxious and immediately they took her under their wing. Coach Tessa is a power house. She's based out of Massachusetts and trecks her way to the gym multiple times a week. She's versatile and adaptive. She works with the littlest of kiddos to the advanced long-termers. She's knowledgeable about her routines, programs, and educates as much as she demonstrates. I highly recommend her. The gym itself is slowly coming along. At first we were skeptic, the ring was well worn, and the door litterally flew of the hinges in the wind while we were there. Then, in pur two months here, it's been repainted, a new ring, and nee showers being installed as we speak. I think it's safe to say that the owner is invested. I do not judge a person based on thier reputation without knowing them. To be fair the only thing I knew about Jared before joining was that he hosts an amazing Thanksgiving Turkey/ Food drive benefitting many North Providence residents. As in any gym, language is to be desired. On any given day vulgarity is present, but then again, chit happens. I have sincerely and seriously noticed that the crew has been making a sustainable effort to be aware of thier language when the kids are present, and it's appreciated. If you're looking for a ballet class experience, you're in the wrong place. Your child will not learn a plie, but she'll learn dedication, consistency, build strength and learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Another aspect that many will hate on is the Prince himself: He's the shortest dude in the place and yet the only Bully. He's built like a brick house. He can't keep his mouth shut. His smile is consitantly crooked as is his tail end. When he sees a fresh face he is constantly drooling over them. Don't expect to leave with out a cold nose to the groin and a sloppy kiss. He goes by "El Chapo" and he is the most beautiful, sweetest "good boy" you've ever met. He basically owns the joint. Pricing of services and use of space is confusing to me. The cost of the kids programs is completely independent from the gym itself: so I can't really speak of the offerings. You should leave with this, don't judge if you haven't given it a chance. It's a great place to visit and you will definitely be welcomed.

I paid for personal lessons from the owner. He showed up 40 minutes late on multiple occasions and…read morerepeatedly rescheduled me for a later date. When I asked for a refund which was promised if I had a bad experience I was cursed at and ghosted.

As someone who travels frequently and goes to gyms as apart of the traveling experience, I feel…read morelike I know a good gym when I step into one. Westerly Fitness is one of my favorite gyms I've been to. Maybe it's because I associate it with vacation, but it's objectively a fantastic gym. To start, they offer short term passes at really reasonable rates. Even better, no cumbersome process to start-- just sign a waiver, pay, and you're on your way. The man in the front was kind, efficient and welcoming. Secondly, the equipment. This gym has well maintained, new equipment. It's spacious and immaculately clean. The members are kind and respectful. The gym is bustling but not full. No waiting for machines! This is my annual gym retreat and I'll be back for sure.

Update: I want to…read moreclarify my previous review. It's possible I may have left equipment loaded, and if I did, I take responsibility for that. I've trained for a long time and respect gym etiquette, and I would have had no issue correcting it or accepting a warning. When the fee was brought up, I simply asked to see the evidence so I could understand what happened and make sure it didn't happen again. My intention was to learn from it, not argue. My concern was never with the policy itself, but with how the situation was handled. When I asked about the fee and whether a warning could be given, the interaction became argumentative, so I chose to walk away. At that point, the situation escalated when the owner yelled profanity across the gym and then approached me directly in front of other members. That response is what made the experience feel unprofessional and uncomfortable. I respect that gyms enforce standards and maintain order. I simply believe situations like this can be handled with a higher level of professionalism.

There are two types of health clubs. The ones with all the latest gadgets, machines, fruit bars and…read moreTV's (pretty much everything you need to distract you from working out)..and there are gyms! Lots of free weights, grunge type..you know, where you actually sweat. Well, this is one of those places with a twist. There are two separate buildings; side-by-each as we say in RI. One houses the strength conditioning equipment (weights, treadmills) and the other is the cardio side which houses the boxing ring, heavy bags and everything else you would typically find in a MMA environment. What's nice is it's not your typical (Yo, Adrienne!) type gym or mentality. I would estimate it is evenly split 50/50-male/female...as more people become aware of the benefits of this type of cardio/core training. There is instruction (group and private) at all levels including: children's sessions in Boxing and Jujitsu; adult Muay Thai; BJJ, Boxing (non-contact) and sparring (only if you wish). While there are other places that offer some type of self-defense training, this is the ONLY boxing venue in the area. Overall, the best price structure as well. So if you're a beginner-advanced, just want to lose weight....OR MAYBE...you want to learn a good take down move the next time the guy in front of you is about to clear out the crab legs at the buffet...then this is the place.

I did a group free trial boxing class and I felt welcomed right from the start. My coach was Bernie…read moreand he was very professional and encouraging throughout the whole 1 hour workout. The workout in itself is intense and a lot of fun. I was really impressed with the whole experience and will definitely be coming back. Recommend it 100%.