Best Gym near Reading, Massachusetts

I go to the YMCA weekly, and the facilities inside were fantastic, especially the pool – clean, well-maintained, and great for swimming laps. But, the old lady at the front desk was slow and kept messing up. The person in front of me had to keep repeating his children's names over and over again. I would recommend signing up for things online, then here.

The staff at the Burbank YMCA after-school program are truly amazing. My daughter absolutely loves going there and often asks to stay even longer! She's made wonderful friends, feels accepted, and is surrounded by care and support. The program keeps her engaged, active, and entertained with a variety of activities, making every afternoon something to look forward to. As a parent, it's such a relief to know she's in such great hands, and I’m incredibly grateful for the positive, enriching environment the YMCA provides. Highly recommend!

We were only there for a short time because my kids were going off to public schools but they just needed something to do to finish up their summer vacation. I’m very happy with how quickly my twins were welcomed and made a part of their class! The teachers were amazing! Very respectful, responsive and understanding. Definitely highly recommend their program! Thank you for all you do 🫶🏼

My son recently attended your summer camp, and the experience was nothing short of incredible. From the moment he arrived, he was immersed in a world of fun, adventure, and learning. He couldn’t stop talking about the wide range of activities he got to participate in—from exciting outdoor adventures where he could express himself and try new things. The camp counselors were amazing, providing just the right mix of guidance, enthusiasm, and care. They made sure every camper felt included and encouraged to step out of their comfort zone. My son made wonderful friends and came home with stories of field trips,team challenges, and shared laughter that truly warmed my heart. What really stood out to me was how the camp fostered personal growth and independence. My son returned more confident, with a newfound sense of responsibility and a deeper appreciation for nature and teamwork. It was clear that the camp not only provided a fantastic experience but also helped him develop important life skills. We are so grateful for this experience, and my son is already counting down the days until he can go back next year!

This is great camp with great staff. The staff is friendly and you can tell they really enjoy what they do. They do different themes every week making it different for campers that go for multiple weeks. The no electronics rule here is great.. fostering play, imagination and exploration. They are super organized about the swimming and very careful to organize this by ability making it less a concern for kids who have not completely mastered swimming yet. Super impressed will be sending my son back next year :)

Sam is AWESOME!!! Ten thumbs up! Had to transfer membership from out of state.. He was more than helpful. Great front desk guy Nathan as well!!! Extremely smooth transition. Machines are all updated my last club had the older machines. This is so great!!!!!! Very uplifting and encouraging group!!!! I’m glad I picked this location as home! 💯

1. Staff, staff, staff! I have had nothing but great experiences with the friendly and extremely helpful front desk staff. I recently transferred my home gym membership to the Reading location, and the staff was courteous, thorough, and efficient throughout the entire process. 2. Facilities and updated/top-of-the-line equipment! The facilities are sparkling clean and the cardio and 30-min. workout equipment is more current than the equipment at other gyms. 3. PARKING! I am so, so grateful to have convenient, free parking!!!

In 2023 the gym was good, clean, staff seemed in good progress (I think). Got new equipment... it was OK but some issues. 2024 just slowly going downhill. 2023 clean. 2024 just got dirty. Dust and hair started just got worse by the month. No joking. It's dirty. There still a picture drawn in the dust from months ago. Looks good when you walk in. I guess the manager doesn't care. She does walk around sometime during the week. Just going through the motions. Maybe I will try Saugus on Danvers. Both are clean and good.

WEB SITE FULL OF LIES. BE CAREFUL WITH THIS GYM. For us newbies, training is so important to understand equipment and learn safe practices. The web site for the READING lication states they have classes and a training person on site. Visited on 1/3/25 and was told the web site was going to be changed as Mgt decided to no longer offer training. This is just Bad Judgement that puts new members health in danger.

They kicked me out of the place for wearing slides after I had been wearing them for months, and instead of telling me to come back with sneakers next time, they kicked me out of the place. And nowhere does it say that sneakers are mandatory, and I pay my own damn money every month for them to tell me that.

There's a reason SF&F has 100+ 5-star reviews and it's because it's a fitness studio that is exactly as it says: it's simply fit and fun. The instructors are all very capable and inclusive, and the studio is clean, spacious, and comfortable. I've only been going for a few months but I love seeing familiar faces and I just joined a fall challenge I'm really enjoying. It's awesome to feel like part of something. I cannot recommend SF&F enough...it's currently expanding, too, and I'm really excited for all that's to come.

Simply Fit & Fun is simply THE best!!! I was in a rut mentally and physically back in October and decided to do a 2 week trial to see if I would like it, well I ended up LOVING it! Danielle and Stef have created such a safe and welcoming community that I am happy to be a part of. The instructors are so good at motivating you in a positive way and always have modifications if needed. March madness has been such a fun way to try new classes, meet new people and feel stronger than ever! My goal is to be with Simply for years to come!!

I would highly recommend Simply Fit and Fun! The instructors are very friendly, motivating and helpful! Not to mention the classes are a great workout and very fun! I Definitely feel motivated to go to this gym- I have never had so much fun working out before- the Zumba and trampoline classes are my absolute favorite! The instructors are good at motivating you and I never feel intimidated. I used to dread going to other gyms where I felt like working out is a “chore”, I never feel that way at SF&F! The gym space is very spacious and clean. An amazing find!

I started coming to SFF when my second child was a baby, then subsequently got pregnant soon after. I left for a while bc of nap schedules. I came back again when my third was an infant (she’s now 2), and have never looked back. The classes are so challenging. I am way more into the high impact/cardio classes (heathers sweat one is a personal fave), but let me tell you, I have noticed so much of a change in muscle tone by doing the FIIT Fusion (a SFF original), and lean and tone. I have had a DVF dress in my closet as my “goal dress” since Emma (my third) was born. Decided to try in on tonight- I was shocked when I could easily zip it! I am so happy! Steph and Danielle (the owners) are so wonderful and really make you feel special as a member. It’s like a little community. Everyone is super friendly, and I have made some good friends (while in my corner in the back). Also, the childcare aspect is a real win win for me. It’s complementary and the childcare room is super clean. I have never once worried that my kids weren’t well taken care of- in fact have even gotten babysitters from there. I have dragged my husband to classes and he usually can’t walk for days after bc he’s so sore!

This is such a warm and welcoming space! It’s always intimidating to take a class in a new space, but from the minute I opened the door at SF&F someone was there to greet me and guide me through to my first class there. The classes are awesome! The energy level is NEXT LEVEL, and the classes are challenging but accessible for most levels. I am sore after every class! The classes I’ve taken were with Danielle, she is amazing. She spends time with new clients afterwards and is appreciative and supportive. She has a really upbeat, warm, easy to be around personality. It’s really good vibes for a really good workout

Tread is fantastic. I was a little nervous starting as I had never done spin before, but Lori and her amazing staff made me feel right at home and welcomed me! Great exercise, fun music and a positive atmosphere. Lori is a great fitness instructor and an amazing business woman.

The staff are included friendly and the classes are great! Whether you're new to spin, or have been doing it for a while, tread has a class for you. Highly recommended!

Best spin instructors ever!!!