I enjoy visiting this gym every time I visit my in-laws in Melrose. Here's why:…read more1. Well maintained with fancy equipment. I enjoy tracking my heart rate and making sure I am trying to reach my max in every workout. If you are a first timer, it takes a little bit more time to customize your heart rate to your reader, but well worth it! 2. Awesome instructors like Sue and Thom! They motivated me and since I feel like I am always new, they gave me extra attention to make sure I was doing the exercises right and made me feel welcome! 3. There is a gym you can use in addition to the classes, which I never took advantage off, but it had cardio and strength machines. My only complaint is that the price of $25-30 per class can be steep! That pass is not really a day pass and covers one class only. It is best to take advantage of deals, like they have an awesome NY deal, or ClassPass. Overall, a great gym and you should try it for yourself, especially if you live in Melrose!

Small groups and array of training and personal training and two locations highly recommend.read more

Where do I even begin? This place has changed my life for the better in so many ways -- physically,…read moreemotionally and mentally. The workouts are incredible. The members and instructors are fantastic. Management has excellent communication. When I first started taking classes here two years ago, I won't lie -- I was nervous. I was used to what I knew, dance-related workouts like Zumba and barre, so the idea of weights, rowing machines, TRX bands and battle ropes intimated me. How quickly my mind was changed by Michelle and her AMAZING team. Every class I've taken with a new (to me) instructor, he or she has made it a point to introduce themselves to me and check in to offer help, instruction, and/or modification. The FitRev team is incredibly welcoming, encouraging and motivating. The workouts are so effective and always different so you don't plateau. I am so much happier, healthier and stronger and love the variety of class offerings, including spin, boxing, barre, rowing, Bootcamp and more. I will also add that Michelle and her team have adapted beautifully to the challenges posed the the pandemic. I feel incredibly safe and cared for every time I step foot into the facility. Current offerings also include a virtual platform and the option to schedule your own private class with your "pod." There truly is something for everyone here! Give FitRev a try. You'll be glad you did!

I love FitRev! I have been coming to Fit Rev for a little over a year. They offer such an amazing…read morevariety of classes and every class I have taken is both fun and challenging, and the workouts are never the same! My favorites are Fit Cross and Fit HIIT Ride. The instructors are always incredible and motivating. Fit Rev has done an amazing job adapting with the pandemic, offering tons of live virtual classes and outdoor boot camps when the weather permitted. Back in the studio, they do an excellent job following covid guidelines and I always feel safe!

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Awesome old school gym with newer services. Gave up up the big boston chain during COVID because I…read moredidn't feel protected or safe. Todays fitness was Immaculate. And equipment, when rarely faulty, was repaired immediately. Best part... there was enough space and equipment to get through my workout without having to be jammed in on top of someone. While the other places have managers who don't give a darn the owner is present daily and watched over his facility and the care and attention I. The gym shows it. I'll be driving out of my way and staying here. Thanks for keeping the small gym feel in a big gym!!!

LA Fitness gym in Stoneham is a pretty decent gym with Pros and Cons…read more I recommend LA Fitness gym for the facility. For the benefits... the gym is big and spacious, has nice amenities (sauna, pool, and hot tub), and recently got a big remodeling makeover. The facility looks much nicer. For the downsides... the gym is not a very friendly and sociable place; and not a place to make new friends. And the staff at the gym is usually friendly when you're signing up but after you're a member they ignore you. Stoneham might be a geographical location of unfriendly people. Before I joined LA Fitness gym, I went to BSC gym in Woburn for a good 7 years before the location closed down shortly after the pandemic. Boston Sports Club gym was awesome! A staff member would always say Hello when you walk in the gym when you scan your card. I used to say hi to dozens of people at the gym and chat briefly occasionally. Lots of staff, trainers, members and me were connected on social media Instagram and would view and click like each other's posts and stories. BSC gym was the best gym I've been to! LA Fitness gym has a very different atmosphere of people. Normally when you walk in during the evening hours after 6pm to scan your card, they ignore you. One staff member walks to the other side of the desk and turns around so he won't see you, another staff member usually walks over to the customer service area when people walk in, and another staff member sits at the computer occupied on his cell phone. The only person that says hello to members that walk in is the Operations Manager Nicolas if he's not overly busy, is the only friendly person there, and leaves at 6pm. When I used to go in after 6pm, I didn't get a hello for at least 3-4 or 6 months and ignored daily by the front desk staff. Nowadays, I basically try to get in before 6pm while Nicolas is still there and it's a pleasant atmosphere; and before the antisocial staff comes in to cover the check-in area for the night. Also, one day on the gym floor last year I said Hi to a staff member (Asst GM) and he walked right passed me and just ignored me. Maybe he was having a bad day, I'm not sure. Also, a lot of LA Fitness staff are afraid to be connected to one another on social media Instagram. Most of them have 1,000+ Instagram followers, probably 100's of people they don't even know. But when a member sends a friend request to be connected and get to know one another, they get nervous with adding you. It's also not a friendly place with members. There are only a few people I say hi and chat briefly with and a majority of them are former BSC members that started going here too. Most members try not to make eye contact when you walk by them and some are occupied on their cell phones. One day when I was working on chest workout for the day, the first machine I always use is the incline bench press machine and there's only 2 of them. Both of them were occupied by members and both of them were using their cell phones while I was waiting behind them. I looked up at the clock and they were using their phone for a whole 5 minutes then finished their last set and left. I leave my cell phone in the locker when I workout so I'm not distracted and not delaying other member's workouts. Also, when another member left the bench press machine, he left his cell phone there. I used the bench press after him and thought he might come back to grab his phone but he didn't. I brought it over to him when I finished working out and asked if it was his. He grabbed the phone and threw it in his bag and said it was his. Very rude and not even a thank you. I should have just left his phone on the floor and he could pick it up from lost and found if someone turns it in. I've been trying to ask around people I know to join the gym as referrals so I have more familiar people there to say hi to. Unfortunately, most people are happy with their own gyms or it's too far for them. Aside from being a very unfriendly location, it's a very nice facility. I recommend LA Fitness gym for the facility.

-1 LA Fitness Stoneham underwent a remodel. They removed…read moreequipment that was well-liked and restricted a significant portion of the space and equipment from use, effectively eliminating it unless you opt for personal training sessions, as this area is exclusively for them! The spa remains out of service since they reopened after a two-week shutdown for the "remodel." Consequently, from September until now, we've been unable to use the hot tub during one of the coldest starts to New England's long winters! When I inquired about updates from any of the managers, including the Operational Manager, I received a response of "No Update" and a dismissive attitude, as if I didn't care at all!

The coaches care so much about the clients. They keep up to date about my goals, my body aches, and…read moremy family drama! They have figured out what motivates me and gets me to work harder and get stronger.

No matter where you are at in your life or level of fitness I would highly recommend Fitness…read moreTogether in Melrose. I've been searching for a gym in this area for a while, trying everything from cheap gyms with tons of equipment to class lead circuit training but nothing really worked for me or got me appreciating a workout until developing a routine here. My fitness level and how I've felt about my body has yo-yoed my whole life. During the pandemic I fell into a particularly lazy cycle and could not find motivation on my own to come out of it. I've worked with Mel, Mark, and James and have come out of all sessions feeling better (exhausted, but better) about my body. Although I'm usually a bit too out of breath to talk, every trainer is easy to talk to which obviously makes going into a work out way more enjoyable. They also each demonstrate professionalism and knowledge that make me confident that I'm making the right decision following this program and that I'm safe in each movement. Looking forward to continuing my 2x weekly routine here the foreseeable future!

My son attended this studio for about five years, and I wanted to share our experience for parents…read moreconsidering enrolling their children. I'll start with the positives. The instructors are energetic, genuinely care about the kids, and do a great job creating a fun environment. They also emphasize discipline and respect, which is one of the main reasons we kept our son enrolled for so long. Unfortunately, after five years, I don't feel like my son truly learned karate to the level I expected. As a black belt myself, I was surprised that many students in the advanced classes had not mastered basic techniques that I was required to learn before advancing. Even some black belt students did not know how to properly tie their belts because they had never been taught. The studio has a sign that says, "A black belt is a white belt who never quits." While perseverance is certainly important, that philosophy seemed to carry over into belt advancement. My impression was that consistent attendance was often valued more than mastering the required material. I attended several belt tests where students struggled with the curriculum, were coached through the test by an instructor, and were still promoted despite not demonstrating proficiency on their own. Another downside is the constant upselling. There always seemed to be another optional class, event, seminar, or program that required an additional fee. While none of these were mandatory, the requests came frequently, and the extra costs added up over time. Overall, I think this is a studio that does an excellent job helping kids build confidence, discipline, and have fun. However, if your primary goal is for your child to develop strong martial arts skills and earn promotions based on mastery of the material, our experience suggests this may not be the best fit.

My son has been attending EFK (Lexington location) for a few years now and is currently part of the…read moreElite Instructor Training (EIT) program. He really enjoys learning how to become a good instructor and appreciates the responsibility that comes with it. He's also been volunteering regularly, and the school has given him space to grow and develop his skills, both in martial arts and in helping others. We've found the environment to be structured and supportive, and it's been a good fit for him overall. If you're looking for a place where kids can train, build confidence, and take on leadership roles, this is definitely worth checking out.