If I could rate a -1 I would. 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. read more

Cannot say enough good things about MISSION! I started at MISSION in 2019 and have never looked back. 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 :) read more

Got my ass kicked on a ride here. Soulcycle vibe IYKYK. Hard 20-something bodies, blast your eardrum music (I had an unfortunate location next to a speaker and couldn't hear out of my ear for a bit, no exaggeration), lots of choreography. It's a thing and if that's what you're looking for out of a bike class this is 5-stars. So no diss there. I'm giving 4 stars for the hearing loss. I've been to a lot of cycle classes with blasting music in the dark and didn't have to sacrifice my hearing. Figure it out guys. read more

Absolutely love working out here. Great variety of classes, instructors are excellent and the place is immaculate! Recommend highly !

I had a membership at MISSION for over a year and regularly attended classes. On 1/14/18 I was injured in an accident in a spin class. I was in severe pain and asked for ice, but the owner Mindy said she couldn't give me any for "liability reasons." I was not scheming to sue... I was acutely hurt and was shocked that her immediate concern was her bottom line, after attending so many of her classes. I still have scar tissue from the accident (pedal slamming repeatedly into my calf); I cancelled my membership soon after. I did not leave any public reviews about this experience or call them out on social... but apparently, MISSION thought it was necessary to block my personal Instagram account. I just realized this today, almost 6 years later. Completely disappointed in MISSION, and am so glad I left. There are loads of higher integrity gyms in the area: Barre&Soul, LizFit, and Seacoast Kettlebell are much more deserving of your time and dollars. read more

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Seriously, get your ass in your car, grab a friend and head to MISSION. After living out of the seacoast for the better half of a decade I can't tell you how overwhelmed with joy I was walking in to Mission Portsmouth for the first time. This is exactly what the people of Portsmouth (and others passing by for a quick sweat) need!!! Instructors are fun, knowledgeable, and friendly. Classes range from small/ mid size to large for peak time classes (probably 30 people max). Cycle and Row are my personal faves! The space is super clean, bathrooms have all the amenities anyone could ask for (showers, towels etc) making it incredibly easy to take a class mid week before, during or after work! Bottled water is available at the front desk for a small fee, or filtered water is available for your own reusable bottle free of charge. Don't forget all the sweet MISSION swag available on your way in or out the door... (I can't tell you how many times I've impulse bought a MISSION x New Balance item .... speaking from experience it's well worth it every time.) Also worth mention is their in house cafe, Nourish, which offers the perfect aprés bevy or snack. Smoothies, fresh juice, avocado toast and more. All of which can be pre-ordered BEFORE class so they are ready to grab and go on your way out. What's more to love. So whether you're in town for a conference, weekend getaway, or just a local looking to change up your normal routine! MISSION should be your next all in one stop to gift your mind and your body. read more

Great club and very welcoming staff! I was just visiting but I'd definitely go on the regular if I lived in Portsmouth. A+

This is my favorite place in Portsmouth to work out. The space is spectacular - there was no expense spared to outfit this place, with three separate studios (one for cycle and two multi-purpose), tons of equipment, really nice shower / restroom facilities, and a common area complete with smoothie bar - all aesthetically pleasing with lots of exposed brick from the building they're housed in. (Bonus - order a smoothie before your workout and it's ready to pickup when you're done). There's a ton of variety to the classes - while cycle is perhaps the star, there's lots of other classes to choose from. The instructors always bring it - high intensity, great soundtracks and super supportive. And Mindy the owner imbues the place with a super-supportive yet take-no-prisoners vibe where everyone there is seen wherever they are in their mental and physical health journey. The age range skews younger but even as a mature (ahem) adult, this place feels like home to me. read more

PROS: + Clean + Amenities in the bathrooms CONS: + Cultish community that is really just oozing with unbelievable privilege + Very weird that the spin instructor also manipulates a sound and light board while on a spin bike + INSANELY expensive (I assume you are mostly paying for said instructor's light board and sound system) + Classes themselves are cult-like and don't allow for any creative or expressive personality + Classes feature mostly terrible clubby EDM music that is hard to get into All in all, not worth the $130/month read more

Decent studio with a variety of classes. Their cancellation policy however, is ridiculous and not 'working-person' friendly at all. You have to make a reservation to attend any class. Then, unless you cancel your class reservation more than 8 HOURS before, you will be charged as if you attended a class. This place is very expensive, so this is not ideal. Say you sign up for a 5:45 class, then get to work and find out your boss has scheduled a late meeting, you cancel the class as soon as you find out (at 9:45am). Too late!! You will be charged for canceling. It feels very shady and like they are scamming you. Makes me want to avoid this place. read more

LOVE Mission!! My first cycle experience kicked my butt and left me feeling guilt-free about a post-workout trip to The Friendly Toast The staff was super welcoming and my instructor kept me motivated, even when my legs were having second thoughts about an AM workout. Can't wait to return for another class, and a chance to grab a Nourish açaí bowl! read more

Would have given 5 stars ... facilities amazing but could have done without the instructor talking about her hangover and her political commentary read more

Best team. Best classes. And best smoothie joint in Portsmouth. So happy I found this place. Highly recommend cycle classes with Katy M. and the Dropkick Murphy or the Biebs smoothy Post-class. read more

I love this place! I visited while they were renovating and the owner was more than happy to show me around. It's always immaculate, the amenities are pristine and the smoothies are delicious. I love the classes and all the instructors. The barre classes are my favorite although I still have some improving to do. The instructors offer modifications for beginners through advanced. Mission is way better than just going to a gym! read more

I have lived in several large cities and paid top dollar for unlimited gym memberships. Mission is by far the best gym I've ever belonged to. They offer several different classes throughout the day, if I miss my morning class I can always pick up another one or double up in one day. The instructors are all so amazing. They are educated, talented and they push you! Their bathrooms and showers are always clean. Nourish smoothie and snack bar is delicious and healthy. Mission never cancels classes due to snow! Mission always listens to comments and feedback and is always growing and evolving. There is no other gym around that offers what Mission has. I will never stop coming here! Absolutely addicted! read more

MISSION Portsmouth has allowed me to fall in love with working out and myself. In January, I decided that I needed to make a change for myself by working out-- between the barre, yoga, strength, pilates and cycling classes that I've taken, I've achieved just that. Instead of being nit-picky about things that I could change on my body, I have taken my energy and shifted it into taking classes 5-7 days a week, and I've seen results physically and mentally. I keep saying to my friends & family, "I wish I found this place sooner". From the encouraging and supportive instructors, to the cleanliness of the studio, classes that I look forward to going to everyday (even the ones at 545am--MISSION is the only way I would wake up that early!) to everyone being so friendly, I leave every class happier than when I went in. I also love how they have early morning classes, mid-day and night classes, something for everyone to enjoy no matter what your schedule is. I can't say enough great things about this place, I'm seriously going to miss it when I graduate! read more