I signed up today in Portland, Maine (Northgate Mall). Facility is completely clean and has lots of…read morespace for exercise, only three or four clients when I visited at 3 PM. Two emergency signalling systems (security company and police) for security 24 hours a day. The manager was incredibly polite and helpful, making my admission keys quickly and even taking plenty of time to show me how to do a specific exercise (for deltoids) when I asked. He said the gym can be full around 9 AM and 5 PM, which seems reasonable to me (I'll just stay away then). Excellent bright lighting and comfortable temperature and music. Special room for automated (video) exercises. Most of the standard gym equipment, including full sets of dumbbells, barbells, medicine balls, and kettlebells. Bicycles, cardio trainers, and treadmills. Run and walk groups. Cheap for this area, although I got a membership for free through a program through my health insurance (Silver Sneakers). I love this gym, and feel that it compares favorably with the much bigger gyms I have used in past years.

Zero stars. My husband froze his membership to attempt to convert it to our insurance membership…read moreand after our attempts to set up the new membership went unanswered by the manager, they unfroze his account and now are threatening to send my husband to collections after they failed to respond to our request. The manager is a THIEF. Will be reporting him to BBB.

Been climbing at Evo for almost a year. Membership prices are worth it, and I haven't even used all…read morethe perks yet like free yoga. I took my belay test here, learned rope tying, and constantly enjoy the positive vibes and great energy. Staff are friendly, regulars are friendly, and there's a great number and variety of climbs.

Evo was a great place to spend a Saturday! My partner and I climb regularly and happened to be…read morevisiting Portland; we were impressed with this spot. They have pretty diverse options for top roping. The gym was set up from a previous youth comp, but we enjoyed the challenge of that. We found that the non-comp courses may have been graded slightly easier than other gyms, but still enjoyable. The staff were fantastic- knowledgeable, friendly, and ready to help. And they have awesome stickers, which was a nice bonus. Pricing was at par with other gyms, and of course cheaper if you're bringing your own gear!

I just started going to this gym and I am very impressed. It's brand new so everything is super…read moreclean, with lots of machines and everything you need. The classes are also great! I love the spin classes and the kettlebell ones. They have a sauna and very clean showers as well. I love it! The price is also great cause you get all the classes under just the membership fee!

New gym to the area. It offers a lot from hammer strength equipment, personal training, plus…read moreaerobic and strength training classes. It's been a while since I've been to a gym that I actually saw equipment in which I had to figure out what it was so everything here my opinion is very progressive. The only downsides is the classes do fill up quickly, which could be a combination of New Year's resolution, folks and being newer only being all able to offer so many classes.

Place is absolutely filthy. Machines, bathrooms, walls, showers, everything…read more It is really too bad because it has a great location and a lot of great equipment.

Gym is great. People who work out there (at least in the AM when I go) are great. The only issue is…read morethat they constantly run out of cleaning rags overnight, meaning the equipment may be dirty. This could be easily rectified by buying more. The owner (or staff) also leave notes that are worded very passive aggressively all over the gym with reminders not to do certain things which is a bit odd.

I am celebrating my 18th year working with Back Cove. I started at 50 years old thinking I might…read morenever be able to get back into shape. Now at 68, after years of personal training with Jeff and amazing classes with Jessica, I am strong. I just had two knees replaced, and my fast and full recovery has surprised everyone. Had I not been connected with Back Cove all these years, I do not believe this would be the case. I enthusiastically recommend Back Cove to anyone of any age. They saved me!

I was introduced to Back Cove Personal Fitness through attending Yelp Helps in 2016, and I enjoyed…read moreit so much I've been attending Jessica's fitness classes every Monday and Wednesday since 1/2/17. Jessica has Cardio Tabata class Mondays at 6pm which I would describe as cardio/strength interval training where people rotate between different exercise stations. It is a great workout and keeps your blood pumping and heart rate up throughout the class. On Wednesdays at 6pm, she does a strength bootcamp class which is similar to Mondays class. We use free weights, interval training, "yoga bands" I'm not sure what they're called haha. Classes are a lot of fun and it's a great atmosphere, everyone is really welcoming to newcomers and very friendly. I've only been going for about a month and I can feel myself getting stronger, and I've lost about 10 lbs (I've been eating healthier, too). Jessica is a great instructor, and she also meets with people one-on-one for personal fitness training. At Back Cove they offer other services as well, you can receive individual personal fitness instruction, fitness rehabilitation, senior fitness, metabolic recovery, ski fitness, stroller fitness, and posture alignment (check out their website/facebook page for class schedules). The facility is very clean and well maintained. I definitely recommend the classes. It's a fun time and great workout for all stages of fitness.

I have started doing semi private sessions with 3 other people with the instructor Ryan and it has…read morebeen fantastic. It's an hour and not too expensive. I am def not in the best shape but have wanted to get back there and Ryan is great with working with all abilities but you get a great work out in! He works with times and different days as well! Love it here!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I can't get enough or say enough good things. The group boot camp…read moreclasses are a STEAL. Since I'm a student, I'm constantly looking for the best deals for any and everything, including gyms/workout classes. I have yet to find a workout as satisfying or inexpensive as Dynamics boot camp classes. You can get a single class for $7.50 or a 10 class pack for $60. You can also share your classes with other people, so you could split a pack with someone, which not many places allow you to do! I have yet to leave this place without shaking a bit and already knowing I'll be very sore the next day. No matter how many people are in the class (I've been in classes with as many as 30 or as few as 6), it's always a good workout. I've also taken classes from a few of the different trainers and love them all. They each have a slightly different style, but you'll get a great total body workout no matter what. The last thing I love about these classes is that there is ZERO judgement from anyone - your fellow attendees or the trainers. The trainers always give options for modifications or show ways to make the move easier (or harder). Everyone is going through the class to the best of their ability and all classes are completed with clapping and high fives all around. The trainers even make sure to go around to everyone and give them a high five and say "good job!" Seriously check this place out if you can!!!

What a great place - full of fun and interesting instructors and kick-ass workouts. You can pretty…read moremuch choose your own playlist by examining the music each instructor will be playing for their class (they advertise well in advance, and some have "themes" - like country or Britney Spears Dance-off!). The crowd is 95% female, but don't let that dissuade you if you aren't - it's a very welcoming group of students (and teachers). I felt like I fit in right away and am glad to add my yang to the yin. If you don't know anything about cycling (like me, at first), they will go over how to set up your bike. And, if you forget, they will more than happily go over it with you the next (or next, or next) time. You will get a great workout, listen to some awesome music and be in a community full of friendly people. What more could you want? Only drawback is that classes fill up QUICKLY, so you may have to reserve well in advance - and they do have a penalty if you don't "unreserve" within a set amount of time (I think 10 hours, and it definitely isn't enough time as a lot can happen within 10 hours). But that's the only negative in a vast ocean of positives.

I loved Rachael's class! Not only was it a good workout but I left feeling motivated and inspired…read more Rachael is a great instructor and brings a lot of positive energy to the class. The studio is clean and the decor is pretty too.

I was a visitor to this club and will def be going back. Welcomed in by Everyone so warm and…read morewelcoming. Class was great and my core hurt for like 3 days after my class.

I love this studio. The instructors are so friendly and the environment is warm and inviting. I…read morereally like the combination of convenience of many classes to choose from and the different levels of classes from beginner to advanced. It is really helpful for me given I have physical limitations. I would recommend this studio to people at all levels of fitness.

I remember searching last summer for pole dancing classes and not being able to find any. This year…read moremy search led me to hustle and flow -- tucked in the west end near Reiche elementary, this is a little gem on the third floor where you can try being J. Lo for an hour, and stick around if you really like it. Heather is the primary teacher and Victoria is her teacher aid in training. Both have their own styles and both are mesmerizing to watch. Their pole classes work a bit differently than their others -- you're required to take a few intro pole classes to see if you like it and get to feel your body and how everything works, and then they can recommend you to the level 1 class. I've been wanting to try it out since a friend of mine told me how sexy it made her feel. The intro classes are easy in a sense where you're not huffing and puffing, but hard in the sense where you're using and twisting your body in ways you're probably not used to. They start you off with some warm ups -- a combination of regular stretching with yoga and warming up the joint muscles, then rotate through several pole moves to try out. I don't look good at all, but it's quite fun! The classes are small but you do share a pole with one other person, which gives you time to take a break. Some people like bringing their 10inch heels and trying it out that way, but I like sticking to the bare toes. In the summer it's slightly warm so the feet stick more (making turns have more friction). Definitely try it out, the teachers are great and never make you feel bad about messing up!

I chose Hustle and Flow to host my bachelorette party pole dance class and let me just say IT WAS…read morePERFECT!! I had no idea what to expect when walking in, as I had never done a class like this before, but the pole instructor Victoria (Poletoria_Portland on IG) made us all feel so comfortable and welcome! The class was a perfect beginner course that also let us try out some pole tricks and even a sexy dance routine! If you are looking to take some pole classes for fun, or hosting a bachelorette do not think twice about Hustle and Flow! I would highly recommend this studio!!

Amazing fitness studio with a focus on low impact workouts like pilates/pilates reformer. I…read morepurchased the introductory membership and will be converting to the monthly membership! The pilates reformer classes alone are worth dropping by for a killer workout at a reasonable price point. The pilates instructors are all wonderful and their workout/instruction styles vary. Maggy and Cate are two of the best pilates instructors I've ever come across - I take their classes and I walk out feeling like I am both a jelly roll and also the strongest person on planet earth lol. This is the premiere pilates studio in the area - can't tell me otherwise. I appreciate the variety of other classes (yoga flow, barre, dance, strength & conditioning) to make sure you cross-train your body. The myofascial roll and stretch with Renie completely changed my post-workout stretch routine for the better. The studios itself is thoughtfully designed - I genuinely love to go and you will too.

I love everything about this studio. The instructors are so creative and knowledgeable, the…read morecommunity is also amazing. can't wait to comeback.