I've been training at S&L Fitness since 2012 and I truly can't say enough good things about it. My…read moreobjectives have drastically changed since I first started, from wanting to lose weight to creating more definition and gaining strength, and Lauren has evolved my training through all phases. I've achieved goals I never thought were possible, as seemingly small as doing my first completely unassisted pull-up, and as big as a complete overhaul of my body image and self-confidence. I'm not a huge fan of commercial gyms and S&L is the perfect solution - you can choose private, one-on-one sessions, or group sessions with the NICEST people, never intimidating and always an uplifting, encouraging environment no matter if you're just starting out or have been coming for years. If you're looking for a personal trainer, you won't be disappointed!

Just came here a couple of times to train but It was a great gym with plenty of equipment. I have…read moreno bad things to say about it. The trainers and staff were all extremely nice and thoughtful.

A modern day Iron Paradise. Wish there was a facility like this back at home in Mass. lucky enough…read moreto visit Surge during my trips to CT. Truly a great gym with an amazing selection of brand new equipment, a wide space, on point cleanliness, a very attentive staff and a solid positive vibe that keeps you motivated. If you're ever in the area or better yet if you're local, be sure to pay Surge a visit. In case you're interested in a membership, they do have different offerings for you to chose from. I will for sure be paying them multiple visits in the near future during my travels to CT.

I am not a big fan of any gym.. I find it a necessary evil! However I really like going to this…read moregym.. staff are friendly.. great equipment.. very clean, even in the bathrooms. I have a personal trainer & she's terrific.. pushes me just the right amount.. so great to see result!! So now I truly like going to this gym.. give it a try, you too will be pleased.

24-hour access but if you want to hear dance club music blasted at 3:30 in the morning don't come…read morehere . As many times as I told them not play it Loud they don't listen because they have nothing but immature 20 year olds working here . Very unprofessional . And the randomly charge you $25 if you don't they here to their "club rules" And by that I mean turning down the music so I don't have to listen to their crap Bathrooms are always dirty as well and the ceiling leaks . I also fixed for machines that were down for over 2 weeks put buckets under the leaks in the ceiling when nobody was there . And they Thank Me by charging me 25 bucks for turning the radio down cuz I didn't want to hear cake by the ocean at 3:30 a.m.

Scammers who will lie to you that your account has been canceled and you will continue to be…read morecharged. Ed Fogarty is the owner and an absolute scammer. They'll play dumb and try to gaslight you that you never canceled when someone at their gym confirmed that I did. Their business model is straight theft.

My all-time favorite CrossFit gym around, with that being said I travel 40+ minutes 3-4x a week…read morejust to go to their classes! Coaches are awesome, they will work around any injury/movement and always push you to get out of your comfort zone while building confidence to learn new movements. Everyone is ALWAYS welcoming, friendly, motivated, positive, and constantly cheering everyone else on to do better, get more fit, and be a better you - physically, mentally, and emotionally. On top of physical fitness, Crossfit Wallingford offers nutritional insights and Ascent Protein (my favorite Lemon Sorbet). This gym fits the mold of any individual willing to get off the couch and try something new to better themselves in life! There's a million positive adjectives to describe how great this gym is, but you won't find out until you go! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Crossfit *literally* changed my life. I was always active as a kid, and through high school, but as…read moreadulthood caught up, I found I wasn't playing sports anymore, and I could never get into the groove of going to the gym. When I finally had enough and decided to try this crazy Crossfit thing all my friends were talking about, I was over 40 pounds overweight, had spent 3 months sitting on the couch with NO exercise after a minor surgery(easy excuse) and could barely make it up a flight of stairs to work without being out of breath. Less than six months of Crossfit later, I completed a 100 mile cycling century and a 5K "adventure" race. This year, I'm doing a 13 mile Tough Mudder, and back-to-back 5K Spartan race and 100 mile cycling race. I walk to the train station for work, I fit into clothes I haven't worn in years, and I just generally feel better, every day, not to mention the tremendous group of great people I've met over my ~18 months at CFW. If you know you need a change, but aren't sure where to start...just walk through the door.

Sadly, the Wallingford "Family" YMCA has changed their policy of free towels without notifying…read moretheir patrons! It's strange that with so many inexpensive fitness centers opening in the Wallingford/Meriden area they would change policies. Well, I hope that red headed kid at the counter enjoyed getting a crisp dollar bill for a towel and losing a customer forever.

The instructors at the Y are fabulous and very informative. The therapy pool is just the right…read moretemperature, but the area around the pool should be cleaned better. The Y could also use new curtains in the women's changing area on the first floor. Too bad the building is seeing signs of its age.

I really wanted to love The Edge Fitness Clubs in Meriden because on paper it checked a lot of…read moreboxes for me. I originally joined for the movie theater cardio room, the group classes, and the women's only area. Being able to watch a movie while working out makes it much easier to stay motivated, especially on days when I forget my headphones. I also liked the idea of having classes to stay consistent and a women's only space where I could work out without feeling uncomfortable. Unfortunately, those features no longer feel like real benefits. The class schedule is extremely inconvenient. No matter what shift I worked, the classes were either very early in the morning or late in the evening after dinner. Once I am home and have eaten, I am not going back out to the gym, especially knowing it will disrupt my sleep. The biggest issue for me was the women's only area. It no longer seems to be women only. I was on a treadmill when a man came over and started working out next to me while staring, which made me extremely uncomfortable. That was the final straw because that space was one of the main reasons I chose this gym in the first place. On top of that, many of the machines feel outdated, and the overall environment just no longer fits what I am looking for in a gym. Canceling was also frustrating. The only way to cancel is by email or physical mail, and responses take a long time. Even though I submitted my cancellation more than two weeks before my next billing cycle, I was told I would still be charged for another month anyway. At this point, I am relieved to be canceling. What originally made this gym appealing is no longer being delivered, and the cancellation process only added to the disappointment.

Change the policies mid-stream, charge more for classes for long-standing clients…read more nickel and dime organization

I live in Meriden and work in Wallingford, so this was a perfect opportunity to check this place…read moreout! This gym is in sort of an industrial building with other businesses. The space is very clean and well-organized. It's not overwhelming when you walk in, as some places can be, with so much equipment packed I to a small space. My two 50-minute classes were so fun and super effective - especially after upper body day, where I was sore for days! I enjoyed it so much that I signed up for 2x per week for 3 months - to give me that extra push before summer! I mostly interacted with Quint, but met the other staff, and everyone was very warm and welcoming. They all seem extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Thank you, Compass and Anchor for hosting us, and Alex for setting this up!

From the owner: We help busy professionals over 35 achieve sustainable weight loss, build lasting strength and…read moreenjoy all-day energy, even with demanding schedules or joint pain.

Although this IS my favorite PF location because of the cleanliness and upkeep of machines and…read moreequipment, I'm sorry to say that the management fell short on customer service. It has been 4 months since the billing debacle occurred, I have yet to receive my $40 refund on wrongfully billed late charges which was promised to me by both the manager and the "home office"! I complied with THEIR request to change my billing method immediately and expected that they would do the same with the refund but NOOOOO! Shameful. And just to clarify...those late charges were because my debit card supposedly expired. And yet they managed to charge said debit card anyway!!!! I've now decided that if this company needed my measly $40 to keep the toilet paper available, so be it. I still like the place and it's not worth my time to chase them around. Maybe that $40 will be paid forward to a charitable cause.

MANAGEMENT WAS HORRIBLE FROM THE START!! 4 bikes are broken , and 2 others need repair also.. This…read moreplace is garbage.. I was on my wife's black card.. Want my own membership because I'm working second shift.. I'll be going across the street. PF does NO maintainance.!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Zumba! Those late night commercials starring the handsome Latin lover shanking…read morehimself from left to right and front to back, may have peaked my intrest, but in reality I love Latin music and have been dying to try zumba! The energy from Kayt, the owner and one of the instructors, is incredible! She is sooo motivating, there's no way you can't have fun in her classes! There are classes 6 days a week (maybe even 7, I'm not sure), and they just opened up a bigger and better studio to accommodate more people. Classes with Melissa on Fridays also whoop my a$$ in gear! Kayt has an awesome team of instructors, she should be proud of such an awesome studio that welcomes all levels of abilty and really helps make all women feel sexy in their skin! They also offer classes for kids!

I love Fusion Fitness and Dance Studio. They offer dance classes for various ages and they also…read moreoffer plenty of Zumba classes at a very reasonable drop in rate of $10 per class. The instructors that I have taken classes with (Kayt, Margaret and Vince) are all excellent instructors who emphasize that it's about having fun and enjoying your work out and less about perfection. This is a hidden gem in Wallingford and I absolutely love it.