Was in the area for a day wanted to get a workout out in and this was the best place I could find…read more Brand new, great equipment, and awesome area for just about anything you want to do. Didn't want a membership, they could not do credit card but $10 cash was good enough. Thanks for the gym time. Hoorah!

Fantastic gym with an excellent variety of high-quality equipment. Several power racks, each one…read morefitted with a bench and a barbell. Dumb bells go up to 130 lbs. Other equipment (which is all new and in pristine shape): - kettlebells - turf equipment (like sleds) - separate group training room (which is open to use when groups are not in session) - resistance machines - variety of cardio equipment - cable cross-over - other adjustable cable machines The owner, Ian, is a great guy who truly cares about maintaining a respectful and friendly gym culture. He helped me out big time, offering a short-term membership while I was visiting the area for a few weeks. He's very cool with folks doing heavy strength training, as long as they know what they are doing and aren't trying to create an "ego-scene". I checked out several gyms in the area before landing on this one, and I am very glad I did. Save yourself the time & effort of finding a place to train, and just go to Granite Fitness and Performance.

Highly recommended. The coaches are patient, encouraging and always willing to help with form or…read moremodifications. I am getting stronger and more confident with every class. There is a great variety of options to fit your own personal goals.

This is an amazing group of Women all ages all sizes. We work together for a comon goal - Be…read morestrong, Be healthy and Have Fun!

I've been a member of Seacoast Kettlebell for a year now and hands down, it has been THE BEST gym…read moreexperience I've had. Here was my situation a year ago - most of my life, up until we had kids, I'd stayed in top shape with a combination of running, biking, climbing. . . etc. However, with 2 young kids under 4, at 39 years old, I found myself very out of shape. I'd tried the P90X and the INSANITY videos (which are great) but I'd never stick with them for more than a couple weeks. I needed exactly what Seacoast Kettlebell offered: - Intense, varied workouts that were 1 hour long and offered throughout the day at times that worked with my family, kid, work schedule - Accountability - coaches and others at the gym to push me when, if I was working out on my own, I would want to slack off. Everyone is friendly and the culture at SKB is to encourage each other. - Wholistic - the workouts, over the course of a week, address every aspect of fitness, from endurance to cardio to core strength and also flexibility. No home routine was giving me that. Keep in mind, though, that Seacoast Kettlebell is a CrossFit-affiliated gym - CrossFit is a philosophy & a method of training called H.I.I.T. used by some of the world's best athletes. At SKB, I have found that I'm training with SERIOUS athletes and I am always pushed to work hard. Some of these fellow SKB'ers are training for marathons/triathlons plus several UNH teams are trained by SKB - that said, there are always serious athletes at each class that really push me so I can make the most of the hour-long session. Some people will find that training at this level is not for them. SKB has a great one-month trial membership so you can give it 30-days to see if you like it.

I'm visiting from out of town and back home in California I'm a crossfitter. I have been attending…read morethis gym for 3 weeks (my stay here in New Hampshire) and have really enjoyed myself. Apparently this place used to be a crossfit, but it didn't work well for them so they dropped the name. Many of their exercises are similar however and what I found cool is that they do a lot of kettlebell work (in the name right? lol). I attended the large class and the more private smaller classes. Both are fine and incorporate weights with cardio. The exercises are varied and have left me sore, even considering I'm an avid crossfitter at home. There are a few things I don't like but I think it's more of where I come from and how I like to exercise so nothing really bad on the gym. I enjoy more pushing during my workout, like "you can do more weight, just add a little" or "you got this don't drop that weight." I personally find that encouragement helpful (not to injury of course). There are a LOT of instructors here and one or two I have noticed are helpful that way but not the majority. Although they don't claim to be a weight lifting gym, they do incorporate olympic weight lifting a little. My last and only real complaint I guess is that several of their instructors do not have a good knowledge base for weight lifting. It's not really their main thing nor is it heavily relied on in the workouts so not a giant deal. I'm not faulting them for this in my rating but I was really surprised that for example...depth in a squat was faulted by several instructors. Things like that make me put less weight on the bar during workouts here because I'm not confident personally to weight lift "alone" more or less. So if one wants olympic weight lifting or an emphasis on it, go somewhere else. However, for free weights, kettlebells and body weight movements/exercises this place is awesome and I definitely recommend. I will be returning when I come back!

Saw their 5 class intro for $30 and decided to give it a try and am so glad I did! First class was…read morewith Kelsea and it was amazing--upbeat, great music, fun vibes, and awesome environment. Shoe rentals are included which is SO nice. Used to going to classes in LA and this was a refreshing and high intensity class on the east coast which is exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait for my next class!

This is an AMAZING studio! Unfortunately, I was coming to…read moreDover for a funeral and was stoked to know this studio opened and was in walking distance. As a Soul Cycle & Cyclebar lover, I called and asked what type of classes they offered. I spoke with Chance, he was awesome at giving the description & super friendly. He made me want to book a class and he so happens to be an instructor, so my first class was his. Rachel at the front desk was super friendly when you walked in! Chance was my first class and it was so much fun! It was exactly what I was looking for. Amazing energy and music. Second class was Katy, she introduced herself and was so friendly as well. Her class was super fun, great energy & music as well! I was not able to check out the other instructors, but if you are a local, def take a class! I promise you will fall in love with it like I did! Best energy & therapy! Thank you Studio one, for such an amazing experience despite the circumstances of visit. I CAN'T wait to visit my family again, and come back to this studio!

I give ZERO stars to the wellness programs. However I LOVE this gymnaside from that and could not…read moregive them anything less than 5stars: I want to share my experience so others are aware of the policies before enrolling in the wellness program. Four days before the program started, our health insurance unexpectedly changed because my spouse's employer switched carriers very quickly. Around the same time, my grandmother began actively passing. I was one of her primary caregivers and spent nearly two weeks by her side while she was dying. Despite communicating these circumstances, there was no compassion or flexibility from the program. They also ended up charging my card a $200 bio fee, which really left a bad taste in my mouth considering everything I had been communicating with them. They asked me to respond by March 6 about my insurance, which I did by updating my information through the patient gateway on March 6. I was later told they don't check the patient gateway, which makes me question why patients are asked to use it in the first place. The class itself also felt overfilled, with not enough space or equipment for everyone to participate as advertised. When I asked if I could transfer to the next weight-loss program due to these circumstances, I was denied, but was told I could continue with dietitian visits. If I had only wanted dietitian visits, I wouldn't have signed up for a structured wellness program. The gym itself is fantastic, and I would absolutely encourage people to enjoy the facility and even start their own program using the many resources available online. However, I would strongly encourage anyone considering the wellness program to carefully review their policies before signing up.

I really enjoy this gym. There are three pools, two of which have fun water features for kids and…read moregrown ups to enjoy, a hot tub, and group classes/weight loss and wellness programs in which I am partaking. The also offer childcare if you need it and are a good birthday party spot. I'm disappointed that The Juicery, which was a useful installation, is no longer there so there are no longer juices and smoothies available for sale. They only sell drinks now. The locker rooms are usually relatively clean; however, sometimes I'll find hair in the shower which grosses me out, but most of the time I feel good about showering in there. The rates tend to be expensive, but the cost is middle of the road compared to other gyms of which I've been a member. More than Planet Fitness but less than Seacoast Athletic Club (gold's gym) in Portsmouth.

I've been working out with Staci for 10+ years. She's professional, funny, positive, down-to-earth,…read moreand fun to work out with. She customizes my workout and the workout of the other people in the small groups based on our physical needs. Pregnant? Back pain? Knee issues? No problem, she's got a modification for that! She remembers how much weight I used for certain exercises last time and pushes me to slowly increase the amount of weight or intensity of my workout to help me reach and excel my fitness goals. Since I like working out with her so much, and she will follow-up with me if I miss a workout, there is the sense of accountability that I need to continue to attend. I 10/10 would recommend Fiori Fitness training!

I have been working out with Staci for several years now. She creates workouts that are challenging…read moreand also manageable. I really appreciate the modifications she gives, and encourages them to keep you injury free. Her group training sessions are affordable, and she has always been creative. She quickly jumped from in-person training to fully remote to hybrid to make sure we were all getting our workouts in even though we were in a pandemic. So glad she is still doing virtual workouts so I can join from CA! You NH folk are lucky to have her!

I like Planet Fitness. The concept is great! Show up and feel comfortable doing whatever you define…read moreas a workout, at your own level, for as long as you wish... and feel absolutely no shame or pressure to keep up with anyone's expectations other than your own. All good! This PF location has all the good I've mentioned. Unfortunately, there are little things that prevent it from being amazing... one example - lockers that actually latch closed. Seems simple but increasingly hard to find here. Staff that often seems bored and uninterested is the other bummer. If you're local, go here and you'll be pretty happy.

worst Monday morning staff. Girl dis not want to be there. I went in to do red light and she said…read moreit would be 4 minutes and she would come get me when ready. stood there talking to her friends never to come over wait 10 minutes then addressed oh I forgot. I walked out new gym time

Being a military spouse has put me in plenty of different areas codes. I have needed to build up…read morethe courage to walk into new spaces more often than not. When I walked into everproven, I was instantly welcomed as one of their own. It didn't matter what I was capable of, everyone was so happy I was just there to start. I have never had bigger cheerleaders in such a sort amount of time. I am particularly grateful to coach Sara. I know she's rooting for me. I am excited to grow and love all the feedback and support. There is not a single ego there. Everyone is rooting for each other ! if this is how I feel after only a few weeks, I am so pumped for what the future holds.

This is bye fare one of the best gyms I've been to The trainers are friendly , helpful , and…read moreknowledgeable. The athletes are all friendly they treat you like you're an old friend and they are all willing to help out if you need it. It's such a

So I would like to update this review because there have been significant changes over at…read moreBarsculpt. I was a long-term customer there, with a regular weekly schedule and LOVED the class itself and my usual instructor. The owner very recently downsized to a small studio which made for some really inconvenient changes that are really hard to ignore. The first is parking, the old location had a decent amount available, but the new space in the State Theatre building does make it challenging if you're commuting. The second is the price hike. I used to get my 5 class pass for barre only for $55, which was a steal. Totally would have been okay with a reasonable update to align with competitors but it was hiked to $100 for a 5 class pass, which is really unreasonable in my opinion. Granted this price includes reformer and barre, but for someone who doesn't do reformer classes it's definitely not worth it. The last piece is the class times. They used to have a wide variety and I always had at least 4-6 people in my 5:30p classes. The new space only has classes until 12-12:30 which is truly not helpful for people with jobs! Overall, still a huge fan of barsculpt as a class but not a fan of the new space or business practices.

I've been going to Barsculpt for both its barre and pilate reformer classes for two years now and…read moreI still find the workouts challenging and engaging. ALL of the teachers are great. I like this place so much I bought a gift certificate for a friend so she could join me. She now goes as much as I do. She LOVES it. Confession: for a long time, I did not exercise (other than walking everywhere) because I found it boring. The workouts at Barsculpt always change. It is truly never the same thing twice. It's always a challenge. Going to Barscuplt not only help me get in the best shape of my life, it has help me calm down, feel centered, and more connected to the community of Portland. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.