If you've got a knee brace collection and a favorite brand of Bengay, boy do I have the gym for…read moreyou! This place is basically the Avengers headquarters for the 50+ crowd. You won't find a single person under that age unless they wandered in looking for their grandparents. The classes? Elite. Like, 'OrangeTheory who?' Honestly, they should take notes--these folks are out here rewriting the fitness manual with sciatica. And the owner? I'm not saying he's related to Richard Simmons, but if the shorts get any shorter and the energy any higher, we might need to call Ancestry.com. Sparkles optional, enthusiasm mandatory.

Do you hate working out and have absolutely no motivation to ever do it on your own, despite…read moreknowing you really should? Then join Cardio High! They only host classes led by a trainer so you can just come, turn off your brain, go hard for an hour, and leave feeling proud that you are improving your health and getting into the best shape of your life. The classes only allow a maximum of 8 clients so everyone receives lots of personal attention from the trainer. Each trainer is very knowledgeable and will make sure you have good form handling the dumbbells during strength training. You can wear a Polar heart rate monitor and keep an eye on the big TV mounted on the wall that shows everyone's heart rates and calories burned. Pushing yourself to get as much yellow and red zone as you can will build endurance and burn more calories. If you have an injury, come to one of Mark's classes where he will guide you through physical therapy exercises that can strengthen shoulders, knees, elbows, etc.

I have been a member of this studio for 5+ years and have learned so much. The staff has been very…read moreinclusive and helpful throughout my time there. The smell that is mentioned in other reviews has gone down dramatically since all participants are required to use 2 towels to practice. (Guess what makes a Yoga Studio Smell?... the answer is you.) I have had to stop a few times for medical reasons, and each time I come back they welcome me back with open arms. I personally would suggest a private lesson after you have been practicing for a month. I would also think about doing another one every year if not 6 months as you continue to grow and change what you need to focus on.

Yoga for you is a great little studio, very bare bones. Things I like include the owner, the…read morelending library, the water bubbler and the utility bathroom with the big sink. Also, it's nicely tucked away in a cool basement spot. Drawbacks to this include the coldness in the wintertime and the difficult to find location. I don't particularly like that the teacher sits on a stool in the middle of the front mirror, because it takes up mirror space in an already crowded room. There is plenty of parking in the lot across the street. Which brings me back to the difficult to find situation. Address is on Centre St. The studio is actually only accessible from Corey St (the one that has the lot on it). Traveling east on Centre St., take a right on Corey. The lot is one block down on the left and the studio is at the back of the lot on the other side of the street (which Yogis are not allowed to park in). Good luck finding it and when you do, relax, get sweaty and enjoy yourself!

Moved Boston last week, and I take the T out of town a bit to go to Mike's. Tried one day and…read moreimmediately signed up. The culture is amazing; almost no one is talking or making a fuss nor are there a lot of the aforementioned 'content creator'. Agreeing with the consensus that the staff is kind and efficient. 5 stars on this locally owned gym was easy to write, but I almost don't want to post so I can keep this gym a secret. As a previous college athlete, I love the environment and I'm excited to get back into my old shape hahaha. The cleanest gym I've been to. With the 'no contract and no start up fee' standard, commuting to this gym is still a no brainer even if it does add a bit more travel time. The popular '$200 a month, class based' gyms in the city are extremely overly priced and I (respectfully) think they are suited for a particular type of person. I write this review as someone who has solely weight lifted for years, then cross trained, then prepped, etc. Lifting for 10 years now, I've been to a lot of different gyms and I agree with another comment about 'feeling at home' (which is especially important as a girl at a gym that's mostly men!) I look forward to updating my review :D

Really nice gym facility hidden away at the brewery. There is a huge amount of cardio equipment…read morethat is in great shape. There are several distinct spaces that make it feel like you can find a corner of the gym and focus. The space isn't overly loud and there is great natural light. The sheer amount of equipment is impressive. The staff are really nice and helpful, they know most members by name which is great. Pricing is competitive. Locker rooms could probably use an overhaul and there aren't amenities like saunas, but overall really nice gym.

Club Pilates has been a great place for me and in just one month of attending classes in the new…read moreVillage Shoppes Canton location, I've recognized that my outlook on exercise (something I struggled with very much in the past) is so much better, encouraged in a positive way, and so much more holistic. I had only taken mat pilates classes in the past, so all the new-to-me equipment is exciting to use and I look forward to the different class offerings. I've taken an intro class, level 1 and level 1.5 classes, and they can be so different. I was huffing and puffing in a Suspend 1.5 class, using TRX bands and wondering if I was going to survive the hour; Reformer Flow 1 classes that allow me to really stretch and listen to my body - recognize what positions I'm in and if I'm in pain and need to modify, or if I can challenge myself further. My favorite was a Reformer 1.5 class where I realized I still have a lot of my flexibility from my dance years but still need to build my ab muscles to bring myself back upright without looking like a fish out of water. I've had 4 different teachers so far and they bring so much to the table (or reformer, rather) - they're all encouraging in different ways - they seem to always have their eye on you so you know you'll get guidance if you need it, yet I don't feel like I'm being watched or judged, and they share their love and knowledge for the practice in a way that motivates. I've tried to go to other pilates studios in the past, but they've had this air about them that made it really intimidating--this is not the case at Club Pilates. I have enjoyed working with their staff and teachers - Amy and Jen are fantastic and have been so helpful and go above and beyond. I've realized that I can get a well-rounded workout via Club Pilates and recently canceled my 13 year old gym membership to opt for unlimited classes at Club Pilates. Why pay for something that I don't use and don't enjoy going to when I can really invest in something I can already tell is working? Currently, I couple this with weekly spin classes - just to mix things up and challenge myself with a different and intense type of workout. If you're on the fence, just try a free intro class. You won't be disappointed.

I tried a free trial class at club pilates today. I was looking to find something more for core…read morestrengthen switch up my workout. It was easy to get to with lots of parking. I arrived 15mins early to fill out waiver and buy grippy socks. The beginner intro class was 30mins alot of nice guided help. I enjoyed it alot and will be looking into drop in classes.

Great location the owner took the time to listen to me and design a program that fit my needs…read morethere' are gyms out therethat say they know what you want this place blew me away they listened designeda program and kept on tweaking it until said it was ok.v

When I first started at JP Fitness, I couldn't imagine wanting to go to the gym and working out…read more Jackie told me it could happen, but I didn't believe her. Well, she was right. JP Fitness offers Jackie's amazing skills as a trainer, coach and morale booster; workouts designed for personal goals; lots of ways of staying motivated; and a community of folks who care about each other's well being and cheer each other on. JP Fitness changed my life.

This is a great gym. For many years I paid for but didn't use a membership at healthworks. Finally,…read moreat my partners urging I tried JP's fitness Solutions. Jackie is wonderful and very knowledgeable. She has motivated me to come to the gym even though it is not something I would normally do (hence my years of paying and not using healthworks.) She makes me feel good about what I can do. I am much stronger and fitter now. The individualized attention means your workout is just right for you. (Although she often pushes me to do things I didn't know I could do) I'm so glad I found this gym.

The class was so inclusive and people with a yoga ability of any different level could enjoy a…read moreclass here! Also the staff were very supportive and kind in the class!

The instructor was good, actually I liked how they taught the class. My reason for few stars is…read morebecause halfway during the session, the music changed to hip-hop (specifically Better by Khalid) and then on to other upbeat music. As much as I enjoy Khalid's music, this doesn't really make for a very relaxing time, at least for me it doesn't. I was really perplexed, and after that I wasn't able to re-center myself and focus on being in the moment. My next issue is that I don't think they clean the rental mats between uses. I say this because when I returned my rented mat, the employee took it and placed it exactly in the pile where they first got it for me, not a separate "used/to be cleaned" pile. It was a bit concerning. Still debating if I should go back or not.

Great instructions to intro to pole dancing in a non- judgemental environment. I am happy they are…read morenow in Dorchester

I use to work out with Jess/Jynx in San Francisco and missed working out with her since she moved…read moreto Boston. Jess has been working hard to open her own studio (GILDED STUDIO) in Boston but due to COVID 19, hasn't been able to officially open yet. Fear not!!! One good thing for me (and any of her former clients in SF) that comes with a pandemic viral crisis is that her classes are now online! I've really enjoyed her HIIT the mat class which is some cardio with pilates and weights. A great mix to keep you happy, healthy and sweaty. I also took her stretch class last week (right after the HIIT class and Loved it!!) Who doesn't need to stretch these days- with all the sitting and overall lack of movement while we Shelter in Place. Occasionally there are some hiccups with ZOOM, but who hasn't had issues when the entire WORLD is using one platform to connect for work these days? So have some patience. Jess's classes 100% are worth it.