I move every year for work, have had over two dozen gym memberships across the country, and this…read moreplace is THE BEST OF THE BEST. The gym is spotless, looks great, the locker rooms are clean, there's a basketball court, smoothie bar, the price point is fantastic, parking is ample, and Lisa and Danielle are both incredibly nice. Each class is different each week so it's never boring, and every instructor seems intent on trying to help you achieve your goals. My only issue is that classes aren't sixty minutes, but instead forty-five. Otherwise, I wish I joined earlier, the place is amazing. Will miss it when I leave.

After finally giving into my fiance, I decided to join her one afternoon at "The Fort". Having 3…read moregym memberships already, I thought I had seen it all, from Planet Fitness to CrossFit. The Fort was an eye opener. Focused on group fitness, I've attended the yoga, TRX, bootcamp, and kickboxing classes. Every session is different, which keeps it from getting boring. Plus, the routines can be easily tailored to any experience level or ability. There is no sense of competition here. The entire vibe within the facility is extremely positive, and it shows through the passion of Lisa & Danielle as they lead the classes. It's great to see everyone supporting one another in this healthy environment. If you're an experienced fitness guru or a new to working out, The Fort will push you to new levels, leave you feeling great, and telling all your friends (while making new ones).

My son wanted a 24-hour pass. Ryan was much more than helpful. He was receptive to what I was…read morelooking for, knew exactly what I need to do, guided me through downloading the app and steered me through all the choices. Now my son can go workout 24 hours a day, thanks to Ryan. If I have another son I will name him Ryan or at least his middle name will be that.

A bit long, but worth the read:…read more Great gym! Friendly staff, clean, spacious and tons of equipment other gyms do not have. I felt reassured right away that I was at the right place with the right people. The professional, thorough, comprehensive evaluation process at FitLab alleviated my initial fear of the unknown. On my very first day of training I met with Brandt, his positive, upbeat, non-judgmental demeanor quickly eased my feelings of apprehension and embarrassment. I received this evaluation with the InBody scale that delivers highly precise and ultra-accurate results. WOW, this InBody machine gives you so much information about what your body is actually composed of currently. This was an eye-opening experience for me by seeing these numbers and what I must work on. I was able to see where I need the most help and not just step on the scale to measure my weight. Then Brandt sat down, went over the results thoroughly, and explained everything to me in detail. Brandt developed a training program specifically to my goals. He made me believe I was not as bad off as I thought and I was very capable of achieving my health and fitness goals, which inspired me to want to come back and without hesitation I signed up for a year personal training. Brandt is always prompt to our sessions twice a week, is always prepared and does a great job of "mixing up" sessions. His background and excellent credentials instill confidence, and are evident when he explains the rationale, target, and proper form for every exercise. He is very diligent about ensuring proper technique for each element of our training sessions and I can feel the difference immediately. Most importantly, he challenges, encourages, and literally motivates me every single time we train. As a bonus, he also has a pleasant personality and enjoyable sense of humor and very attentive. Now that I have been training 2 days a week for the last few weeks, I can honestly say that Brandt has gone from making a good first impression to being one of my favorite people, and has proven himself a trustworthy, reliable, truly Top-Notch trainer. I enthusiastically endorse his talents and the benefits he has brought to FitLab and his future clients. I have DEFINITELY spread the word!

I recently left one of this gyms local competitors and joined here. I'm so glad I did. The staff is…read morefriendly and they have a variety of fun classes. I quit the other gym because they always canceled classes if attendance was low. Not here. They keep all there classes going even if only a few people attend each week. I got a great college student rate! Couldn't be happier here!

Precipitous plummet in all areas and facets Squalid…read moreconditions Apathetic staff Outdated equipment Cell phones Videotaping Inept customer service Decline in all major and minor areas. Sad to see and to have witnessed

I've been an Express Fitness member for over a decade. A previously great gym, I have grown…read morefrustrated with how the parent gym, Executive, seems eager to find ways to nickle and dime members, advertise disingenuously, and how staff attention has waned. Many gyms seem to have a cost model of a sign-up fee plus monthly charge. At New Year, to entice potential customers, the start-up fee is often waived. However, Express is the only gym I know which has started to carry this supplemental forward year after year. When is a $29.99/monthly fee really a $34.16 monthly fee? When they tack a hidden $50 "maintenance fee" onto your account at yearly renewal time. It's slimy fake advertising. If you have issues with credit card numbers getting stolen, Express will want to charge you for that, too. The second time my billing card was compromised and account number changed, Express issued a $35 charge for a bounced $24.99 charge (monthly fee at the time) against a closed card. This fee was $10 more than the actual charge that bounced! Do you want to use the top row lockers so you're not hunched over using the bottom row lockers? Express will want to charge you a rental fee for that, too. The parent gym, Executive, actually locks all the top row lockers so you're forced to use the bottom ones. "Hunch over for health?" In fairness, they're not yet all locked in Hooksett. A friend left Express in 2016 when they instituted the "maintenance fee" and speaks quite highly of his Planet Fitness membership at half the price. Staff there is always out and about cleaning up and organizing equipment, a refreshing change from the mess that sometimes greets late day visitors at Express. (Express also has at least one slob member who trims his beard and leaves the trimmings around the sink which may sit there for hours. This has gone on for years.) There are some pluses. There is new equipment starting in 2018. There is free childcare with ample toys. Care quality varies by employee, however: sometimes there is interactive child engagement, sometimes a student is busy doing homework while the TV provides entertainment. Regardless, I am very happy Express has a nut-free policy. If you care about building functional full-body strength and balance, doing things like barbell squats and dead-lifts are a key training component you can do at Express. Planet Fitness is all about machines so you'd miss those there. I used to love Express, now I sound like crotchety old man describing it. I still go because it's the closest place I can lift heavy weights once or twice a week. I try to work around the class schedule, since many group exercise instructors blast class music so it's louder than the ambient music in the rest of the gym. My "light" days are now at home with a doorway pull-up bar, Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, and an incline bench. A few small fixes, and some integrity in the billing office, would be all it would take to make Express great again.

A little more pricy per month than other gyms in the area, but express offers a large amount of…read moremachines that I hadn't found at other local gyms. Good classes such as yoga, Pilates, spin and strength and core are also included with cost of gym. Would recommend for residents of the Hooksett area.

It was great for a birthday party, but they are no longer open. What a shame! Hopefully they come…read moreback

Permanently closed! Owner was terrible with his prejudices, and unjustifiably denies memberships !…read moreNo wonder his clientele dropped off over the years. What a waste of good $ always pushing members aside for private parties

I had the pleasure of working with Coach Josh on a collaborative project and his knowledge of…read morecoaching and passion for fitness is totally unmatched. He made me feel comfortable working with him and he was able to relate to me on a level I understood. He is a master of his craft and i highly recommend using him as a coach- you will not be disappointed!!

From the owner: - Fitness - Nutrition…read more- Lifestyle Coaching - 100% Personalized for YOU - Community Environment

Very nice and friendly staff. Allot of good instruction and advice on what to eat and how to…read moreexercise better. I'm looking forward to going back there again and working out with that crew.

CFNH is a really fantastic facility with great people! I have to say, it was a little difficult to…read morefind for an out-of-towner, but once I did, I was blown away. The "Box" is more the size of a football field than any Box I have seen before (save for CF OBX, which is massive too). Chase (owner?) was very responsive to my e-mails about coming in and treated me just like the regulars when it came to giving pointers and motivating me to push myself. They have pretty much every piece of equipment you could ask for. I look forward to going back again!

The McDonald's of the fitness world. The place is usually a mess, weights scattered everywhere…read more Tolerable.

New management has been great. Better hours, especially over the summer. They upgraded a ton of the…read moregym equipment and changed the layout of the weight areas so it makes more sense. Steam room, sauna, whirlpool, pool, cardio, yoga/stretching area. I've been a member at this gym for 5 years and it's never been better

Today is the last day of my 6 week challenge. I am going to my last weigh in soon and believe I…read morehave lost close to 20 pounds. I was only three weeks in when I decided to become a member. I am a diabetic who has had high sugars for a long time. I am happy to say that my sugars have never been this good. I go for my routine follow up in a few weeks I am excited to see what my A1c will be. The staff and program are great,they are available for all questions and educating you on how to improve your workout. I am so happy that I decided to join the 6 week challenge! Thank you Inspire Strength and Fitness for helping me believe I can do this! Lisa J

From the owner: Much more than just lifting weights, we can help you become a healthier, happier you. Join us for…read moresemi-private training and bootcamp group fitness classes. By providing a safe and positive atmosphere through coaching of lifestyle changes and strength training, we are able to help people move better and pain free, allowing them to look and feel their best. Inspire Strength & Fitness wants to inspire and encourage you towards your Health, Strength, and Fitness goals!