I'm not sure what you call Drive. A gym is the place you enthusiastically strut to on the first of…read moreevery January for a few weeks towards an hour long elliptical routine, and then only attend sporadically during the year to check-in so your Facebook friends can be jealous that you are "working out" and they are at home on Facebook. Drive is not a gym. Drive is family. Drive is community, coming together for the common goal of living healthier lives in my opinion. My husband Frank and I have been members for over a year after being referred by a friend (thank you Karen!) and previously waisting money on countless gyms throughout our lives. We are both highly motivated people living busy lives who made time for the gym, but that was only half the battle. We needed a place that would set us up for success and push us to our limits on day 1, and drive us past them on day 2. While you can certainly come and workout on the cardio machines alone, nearly everyone takes full advantage of the classes which is what makes this place so special. We've done hot yoga, power yoga, deep stretch and a few of the many other yoga classes. We've taken classes with Jake, Becky and Taylor and they are fantastic. As newbies, it was great having instructors that tailor classes to support newbies as well as all-stars. They remind you that there is no perfect way of doing yoga, it's a practice and you have to do what feels right for your body. The other classes each have a unique focus. Whether you want to build muscle, focus on core areas, or burn calories and fat. Synergy and Fuel with Matt and Tony are two of my favorite since you often do 40 or so exercises (and then you do them all over again). So when you feel like you can't do another rep, you are onto the next exercise that focuses on another muscle group allowing you to workout harder than I personally ever thought I could. They offer classes as early as 4:30am and into the evening which helps meet everyone's different schedules. Though personally, hell will probably freeze over before you catch me at a 4:30am. As someone who is notoriously terrible at remembering names, I'm mesmerized at the ability of all the trainers and staff to know everyone's name. I've even see people brand new to the gym who all the team members already call by name from day one. It makes such a difference, since when you're in class in your zone, and you hear a trainer call out your name with direction and guidance or a personable hello or goodbye from Joan and the rest of the staff. If your budget allows, I recommend trying out their personal trainers, whether small group or one-on-one. In particular, I highly recommend Matt, who my husband and I and friends have loved working out with. He's supportive of your goals, and holds your accountable to meet those goals. Before Matt, I settled for the idea, that I would never be able to do certain exercises or lift certain amounts of weights. He has pushed me farther than I thought possible and the classes are a great compliment to holistic training. The owner's are incredibly personable and welcoming. Tony and Jake are very active in the local community as well as the fitness community. From training high school sports teams to Salem's Fire Department, they are becoming and integral member of the community. Along with running the successful business and giving back to the community, they somehow also find time to teach countless classes throughout the week without breaking a sweat. Well, strike that, we all break a massive sweat at Drive, but it adds to the ambiance. Tony has been known for saying, "It doesn't get easier, you get stronger." It may sound like lip service, until that day in class when you find yourself saying, "Wow, this is finally getting easier," but then you look at the number of weights and realize it's actually getting harder, and you are getting stronger. They have a brand new location is unbelievable. The last location was good, and overall we could have worked out anywhere because it was the trainers and fellow Drivers who made it so successful. Everyone made the best of it, though it became clearer that while we were being worked out to our extremes the location was also limiting potential, space wise. While I think we all would have been happy with just minor improvements, Drive instead built a brand new location that feels like it belongs in Boston. But fortunately you don't have to worry about the typical snooty people that fill up some high end Boston gyms, because at Drive in my experience everyone who steps in there is there to work, and far too busy to have an attitude. Also, where most gyms are full of strangers, since Drive is more like a family, I find people treat each other more like one, since they know they will be seeing those same people day and in and out. Whether you call it a gym, a wellness center, or jokingly a cult, all I can say is, call it, because your body and soul deserves it.

Great workout environment with all of the equipment needed to get fit. I enjoyed the upbeat music…read moreplayed during workouts and liked how easy it is to book classes on the app. Their trainers are knowledgeable and motivating. Best shape of my life

I just moved back to NH after living in Los Angeles for 10+ years. Living in L.A. all those years,…read moreI have had all sorts of memberships: gyms, Crossfit, Pilates, Cardiobarre, Pop Physique, Spinning, etc. Seriously nothing has been as effective and easy to stick with as Orangetheory. It's ironic that it's -after- I leave body-conscious L.A. that I get to know such a great workout. I'm a single mom with a toddler who works full-time (40+ hours/week). My free time is very limited, so I need something focused. Initially I was going to join a local gym since I thought it more cost effective. Yes, there are gyms with cheap $10 or more per month memberships, but many of the reviews of those cheaper gyms comment about how equipment is frequently broken, bathrooms are dirty, and staff and customer service are uncaring. Also, even though I would run miles on the treadmills or spend a long time on the ellipticals and lift some weights, I wasn't really seeing results. Having a coach or trainer definitely helps, as do the heart rate monitors that OTF has so that you can track your progress during the classes. With Orangetheory no workout is ever the same, so you're never bored. Within just an hour you get a great workout. And there are all ranges of ages and athletic ability in the classes, so you're not dealing with just thin women and gym bros. Classes are relatively small, so for the price you pay you're practically getting a personalized trainer workout. Personal trainer sessions normally run $100+ per visit at most gyms, but you're paying that for a full month/8 classes at OTF, so it's a good deal when you think about it. I would rather pay my $99/month (8 classes/month) versus $10/month at the cheap places since the results have been great. I consider it an investment in myself and you get what you pay for with the cheaper gyms. I'm now down to my pre-pregnancy weight after just a few months. (Actually, a few pounds less than my pre-pregnancy weight.) If $99/month is a little out of your price range, just cut that cost somewhere else and reinvest it here in yourself. And, perhaps your health insurance offers a partial gym membership reimbursement like mine does, so you get back some of the cost. And membership is billed monthly, so you don't have to get stuck in long complicated contracts. And the staff are great! Not the disinterested jaded staff that you find at most gyms. Just a great place all around.

Great place to workout for any fitness level. It's a group class so you just show up and you don't…read morehave to think. The coaches are always helpful and all go above and beyond to help you meet your goals. It's a judgement free place that has a lot of fun. It's worth the investment. 10/10 Recommend.

Amazing yoga studio! Such great teachers and a steal for a monthly membership!!! I can't say enough…read moregood things about them!

When the owner was notified a member had moved to a new location and had to cancel their…read moremembership, she responded immediately. I assisted with the cancellation. It was never discussed the possibility of contacting the BBB.

Best gym in Northern MA for Powerlifters. Just a bit south of Southern NH. A little hard to find at…read morefirst because it's located inside a big building surrounded by a ton of other buildings. STAFF: -24 hour gym -Reasonable Membership Price -Owners are good and nice. They compete themselves as well. -Only Powerlifting gym in Northern MA to own Calibrated Plates EQUIPMENT: -1 Combo Rack -2 Squat Rack -1 Power Rack -2 Rogue Westside 2.0 -2 Deadlift Platforms -Dumbbell Rack up to heavy weights -Water Fountain right outside the gym near the restrooms -(Public) Weightlifting bars, 20kg 29mm Power bars, a few speciality bars -Other small misc. stuff ENVIRONMENT: -Powerlifters -Can take off shirt -Quiet at certain times but when people there, its pretty warm. VERDICT: Although small in size, it is the best gym in the area and def worth the investment for Powerlifters around there.

Odyssey is a great gym for powerlifters. It's 24 hrs for members and a great price for what's…read moreoffered. Odyssey pretty much has everything a powerlifter would need including calibrated kilo plates and a combo rack, which is super nice. It's kinda small but space is utilized incredibly well. The atmosphere is great, a lot of strong and knowledgeable lifters go here. The owners are fantastic!! Would absolutely recommend this gym :-)

Planet Fitness of Salem just keeps getting worse. You have jammed up machines with people sitting…read moreon them and on their phones for hours and I mean hours at a time. Soap dispencers are empty, bathrooms dirty. Teenagers are loud, disruptive, playing chase, tying up machines, standing in the way of people passing, rough housing, and now in the middle of main areas playing hackey sack so you can't get by and use the machines. This place is way overpacked, the machines need to be updated and people need to be told to get off their phones and workout. If you don't workout stand aside and let the people workout who want to workout. For $19 a month this is what you get.

This guy Rick at planet fitness Salem Nh keeps being rude and coming at me that i sweared at him i…read moredis defend myself cuz he was so unprofessional not giving me the ser i requested because he couldn't fix the problem he created to prob what i am paying for every single mont. This is the third time he comes at me that he is not giving me a service, telling the other employees things that are not true. i need a manager please

The difference LFG has made on my health has been massive. I arrived with constant back trouble and…read moremuch difficulty with flexibility and left-right coordination. I still have a ways to go, but I am more flexible and better coordinated than I have ever been. My back problems have lessened dramatically, and I couldn't pull this off anywhere else. LFG is much more than a gym. It's a community where people form friendships and truly work together to help everyone around them succeed. It is just plain fun. The credit for that goes to the LFG team, who put community at the center of everything they do. They do much more than instruct and put us through our paces. They keep tabs on everyone's birthdays. Getting married? Shaina will organize a "bridal shower workout." I love walking in there, no matter how tired or sore I am. I see the instructors and my fellow members and everything just brightens. If you have always avoided the gym because of the usual culture, LFG is your answer. I honestly don't know what I'd do without this place. Chris is tough. He busts my balls. But he is fun, and I feel like Superman by the end of every class I take with him. Aimee and Shaina (I call my Thursday classes the "Shaimee" show) are outstanding trainers and humans. Morgan is an absolute powerhouse who has taught me a lot about good nutrition -- and that's just from her Instagram videos. I was never much of a gym guy -- until the day I first walked into LFG.

My son was a member of LFG fitness. Though it's a little bit expensive, the training is quite good…read more The employees of LFG, however, are quite rude. My wife had dropped off our son to LFG and told the girl working the desk that we wanted to cancel my son's membership. She said okay. Then, a month later, we were charged. When I called up to inquire they were very rude. The guy actually challenged me to a fight! He may have been hit in the head too many times because that's ridiculous. He said that the gyms policy is that cancellations must be in writing. Not a problem at all. The problem is that the girl who worked there didn't tell us that. Otherwise we would have sent an email to cancel. Also, for some weird reason, the guy on the phone kept saying that the gym is family owned. What does family owned have to do with stealing money from members? The gym ended up stealing $125 from me.

Yes I danced at Krystal ballroom at a Friday night dance party the people were very friendly and I…read moreenjoyed meeting and dancing with knew friends

My wife and I went to give it a try and one year later we love it. When I first started it was like…read morePinocchio trying to walk when he became a real boy. Now I know the hustle, waltz, tango and my favorite the Cha Cha. Give them a try the staff is awesome and it so much fun.

The best Dance Studio in Salem, NH for classical ballet training. I know several girls who were…read moretrained here who went on to dance at major ballet companies. They offer several opportunities to perform in a full length ballet with their ballet company, Methuen Ballet Ensemble.

Definitely the best dance studio in Southern NH especially for budding ballerinas. They have their…read moreown ballet company with opportunities to perform throughout the year. They also have a competitive team if you prefer dance competitions.