I joined about 21 years ago when it was in Waltham. I quit at one point as one night a dude…read morerefused to leave the machine he was texting on. I was so mad I had to quit. Since I got back in about 3 years after the pandemic the Newton location is quite a different crowd now. Having limited parking has culled the herd. It's not quite the bargain it used to be. I get the top level membership as I need to do the yoga. The yoga classes could be expanded for sure to more classes and more difficult levels. Parking is the main bane of this gym. in warm weather months I try to bike over.

Love the gym and the cheap monthly fee. However they have not had air conditioning upstairs in the…read moreweight room for going on a month + and we are often working out in 92+ degree rooms.

Gymnasia is the best gym I've ever been to, hands down. Before becoming a member, I tried various…read moreother fitness fads, and none of them truly worked. I was literally spinning in circles at choreographed spin classes with no results. I tried barre classes where I never felt myself getting stronger or progressing, and while I absolutely loved yoga classes, they weren't helping me achieve my fitness goals. What's different about Gymnasia is that in each class you're working towards achievable, personalized goals- with an injury prevention mindset. Little by little I noticed myself getting stronger and healthier. When I started regularly attending classes, I had a bad bout of plantar fasciitis alongside chronic ankle sprains. Walking, let alone hopping and swinging kettlebells seemed like it would be crippling. The coaches at Gymnasia worked with my physical limitations and modified exercises for me to fully participate without injuring myself. After about 3-4 months of regular attendance, my plantar was all but gone! My feet and ankles are much stronger, and I can walk long distances without worrying about pain the next day. I've also lost a considerable amount of weight which is a nice bonus! Not only are the workouts fantastic, but the community atmosphere is wonderful. I'm not a natural athlete, and team sports were never really my thing. I appreciate that I can work out in a group atmosphere, but go at my own pace- all the while being encouraged on by everyone else in the room. I've now been a member for just under 7 months, and am so thrilled with my experience at this gym! I'm excited to see what I'll be able to achieve year after year.

I have to admit that I was a little scared about going here with some co-workers, mostly because I…read moredidn't know what to expect. I was picturing a gym full of meat heads I guess, which is not my scene at all. This place is further from that picture than you could ever get. The atmosphere of the place is actually very chill/relaxing. It's a big open space with tons of interesting looking equipment. Josh is probably the most friendly and welcoming guy you could ever meet. We even talked running a bit, and he is full of helpful information! The class we took, Sweat Shop, was not at all what I was expecting. Josh makes the workout not only interesting, but fun and I got to use some of that interesting looking equipment. I had never used kettleballs or weighted bats (not sure what they are really called) before! I left a little sweaty, feeling like I had a very good workout, and I had fun on top of it. I'm a little sore the day after, which my body knows it means I had a great workout that was a full body workout! It's way better than the typical gym circut where you just go from dull machine to dull machine. I will defintely be coming back for more classes at Gymnasium. I'm paticularly interested in Yogabells and the fencing classes.

I took the suggested beginner class, Reformer Fundamentals, at this location. Plenty of parking…read morewhich was fantastic. The studio's waiting area is small but once you walk into the class space it really opens up. This location has different machines than the Watertown location. I took Reformer Fundamentals with Becca and she was absolutely fantastic. Welcoming, Kind, she gave great instructions and showed examples.

I love this place! I do Pilates at Boston Body's Newtonville location and I just had to try the…read morenew Barre studio in West Newton since they are right down the street from eachother and my house. WOW is this location beautiful. Biggest Barre room I have ever seen. This studio is so spaceous and clean. I just took the 9:15 Class and I had to come on yelp to report how fun it was and what a great workout! I feel like my butt is lifting already! If you live in the area give Boston Body Barre a try it is a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to go back next week!

Personal training, classes and nutrition management offered here. The personal training sessions…read moreare great. Jan Weizel, the proprietrix, is fantastic. Her excercise programs are focused on your goals and interests. I want my core to become hardcore. We spend a lot of time working all my major muscle groups in a way that always keeps the core working while doing direct core strength building. On a personal note, Jan is very cool, encouraging and funny. Her training sessions are a great deal at $40 an hour. If you want to loose weight or get fit, this is your place to go.

Jan Weizel got me moving again! And, it wasn't easy... After 10 years of care giving and having a…read morebaby, I was in chronic pain and could not maintain my old exercise habits. I went to Jan one day a week to hopefully strengthen my back and lower the pain level in my body. Not only am I stronger today, but I just completed my third year participating in a triathlon (which I had never done in my life) and I owe that to Jan! Personal training, group classes and nutrition management from a women who knows her business inside and out. She is funny and full of energetic encouragement. Exercises are core-based, but drenched in total body movement. A wonderful workout that seems simple and yet is so detailed and result oriented. Jan works with you and your body's needs. At Jan's studio, it really is All About YOU!

Michael is so great! Super professional and friendly. Meets you where you are. It's a very woman…read morefriendly place. It's catered to all ages and abilities. The schedule is flexible and accessible. I highly recommend!

The best place to learn to lift and get strong!!! Unlike any other gym in the area. The coaches are…read moreextremely knowledgeable, professional and encouraging - they will teach you the basic barbell lifts properly and set you up for a lifetime of safe strength training. Although the equipment is top notch - I've never seen so many squat racks and barbells in a gym before - what makes this place truly exceptional is it's staff. They will get you stronger, I have been here for over two months and seen the numbers on my squat, deadlift, bench and press nearly double. I highly recommend this place to anyone of any age who is looking to improve their strength, health and well-being.

I love FT now. Me and my husband really appreciate John the manager of FT and have enjoyed the…read moreyoung trainers they have brought in. They all keep us on task and have us moving regularly and I value that more than anything. Couples who sweat together stick together. We are both in our 70s and I suggest to my clients as a therapist that one of the biggest fountains of youth is never stop moving. Everytime I go in there I feel like they're family. I recommend this place for anyone who needs an appointment or they won't go to the gym.

My wife and I have become regulars here. We love our trainers Tammy, and Ryan who sometimes covers…read morewhen she is away. The workouts are challenging but designed for our 60+ year old bodies. We have fun, and are gaining strength and losing weight much faster than we ever thought we could. Always something new to test us, so we are never bored. Thanks guys, you are the best.

Amazing place for PT. Very clean - friendly and professional. I love that they focus on the whole…read morebody and getting you back into shape after a surgery - not just focusing on one part of you. Great atmosphere - never crazy crowded. Just the perfect amount of friendly support and therapy. I highly recommend Train Boston for knee recovery after replacement.

I have seen Joe, Chris and Jesse for personal training and I have been very impressed and pleased…read morewith each of them. The facility is clean and the entire staff is professional. The trainers are very knowledgable, understanding of my goals and ability & encourage me to push myself. The trainers make me feel confident and, most importantly, safe that I'm not going to injure myself as I know they are focusing on my form and technique. I would highly recommend Train Boston!

Studio offers both in-studio and virtual sessions as of 10/6/2020. I really missed the reformer and…read morethe Gyrotonic pulley tower. I'm so glad I can be in her studio again. Mara put a lot of effort to reorganize the studio to make sure everyone is safe. All fellow students were really respectful.

I've been so pleased with Mara's studio and her associates--I've worked out here for about 3 years…read more I'm stronger and more flexible than ever! Mara is very careful about my creaky back, yet gives me challenging and a variety of workouts. Yes, the studio is small, but it is carefully designed. I never have trouble focusing on my workout. And I like there's plenty of free parking behind her building, and that Mara reminds me about each session the day before we're to meet. Highly recommended!

I went to Waverley Oaks Athletic Club for a little over a year and really loved it. I had a family…read moreplan which makes the price much more reasonable. I loved the included classes and the variety of classes. I just couldn't make the class times work for my with my work schedule anymore. The space was clean and the front desk staff was helpful. They have a locker room with a sauna, three workout class spaces. I wish they had a track for running and walking somehow.

Review of weverly Oak Club (Waltham, Massachusetts) We are…read moreactive family members of Waverly Oak Club in Waltham, and our experience during the Family Swim session from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM was completely unacceptable from both a customer service and a legal standpoint. According to the club's website, membership terms, and all publicly available policies, there is absolutely no mention of any additional fee for a child to participate in Family Swim, especially not during the 4-5 PM session. Despite this, today we were denied entry and were told that we must pay an additional fee -- the staff even mentioned $10 for the child, and later $80 -- although none of these fees appear anywhere in the official documentation. When we were stopped at the entrance, we asked the front desk staff to show us exactly where on the website it states that a child requires an additional payment for Family Swim from 4-5 PM. The receptionist looked but could not find any such information. She then sent us to the manager. The manager spoke to us in an extremely rude and dismissive manner. Instead of providing proof or pointing to written policies, he simply said: "If we let everyone in, we will destroy our business." This statement was made sharply, with a clear tone of hostility, and with no attempt to justify or explain the alleged fee. It was obvious that his decision was not based on any written rule but purely on his own judgment at the moment. From a legal perspective: Charging undisclosed, non-transparent fees violates basic consumer protection principles, including unfair or deceptive practices under Massachusetts law. Denying access to a service that is already included in a paid family membership constitutes improper performance of contractual obligations. Introducing new fees "on the spot," without written policy or prior notice, is inconsistent with standards of good faith and fair dealing. We left extremely disappointed. This club demonstrates that it can invent new charges at any moment, deny access to members, and treat customers with open disrespect. We do not recommend Waverly Oak Club to anyone.

Five stars for Kids Corner, three to four for everything else. Lots of new equipment, friendly…read morestaff, lively atmosphere and family-friendly. The building is v v old though.

Came here for the pool. They have shoe booties to cover your dirty shoes before entering the pool…read more There are two pools - one for swim lessons and laps while the smaller pool is for little kiddies and water aerobic classes? Good to see that they offer life jackets, noodles, and other floaties. Staff hand out different colored necklaces to kids depending on their swimming level (red dotted = can't swim, red = can swim a bit but can't go to deep end, yellow = can swim to deep end). Overall ok until I saw a floating bandaid in the deep end and clump of hair on the deck. Family locker room is clean. They have soap if you want to rinse. Need to scan pass in order to enter (turnstyle like paying before entering the mbta train). That's good because other locations, everyone can enter without checking IDs or memberships. Machines can use an update. I didn't use but a family member said they are old.