Best Gyms with Functional Training Equipment near Boston, Massachusetts

I like most planet fitness locations. I had no issues with this location until today. My headphones died and because everyone uses their headphones I was playing my music at a low level. A staff came by and ruined my workout. Saying in the past members have complained. But when I asked if someone recently complained he was dismissive. If no one else cares why does he? That racist vibe people talk about in Boston. I see you white gay man who works here with the black hair. You could have been nice but instead you chose to be extra. And then proceeded to follow me to what? Ensure I didn't play it again. The caucasity!

I had a horrible experience I called and asked ahead of time if the gym would be open on Monday for 24 hours and they said yes. When I arrived I saw nothing but a locked door with nobody in it very frustrating I wasted money on an Uber going there and then I had to pay money to get back home and I didn’t even get to work out that is very frustrating. Never going back here again

The people who work here are nice, but they really need to figure out a better ventilation system for the place, in particular the downstairs area. There is consistently a terrible odor throughout the entire weight area and the air feels just overall unpleasant.

Excellent gym. Lots of free weights and smith machines. I went twice on biz trip to Boston and found this location to be clean and stacked with well maintained machines. First floor was loaded with cardio machines. Highly recommend. Keep in mind I showed up around 830am-930am so can’t speak to off hours. Great job planet fitness!

This is by far the worst gym I’ve been to. The location is good, the equipment was recently renewed but the locker room is so unsafe and is not clean, lots of broken locker that had been forced. And there always a smell like sweat or something who knows what. I would never take a shower there. Good thing they have several cleaning station all over the work out floor so can clean machines before and after you use them

For a workout before workday, the door is always open on time. Considering the large number of people, the work-out room and locker room are clean and well maintained. And there is rarely an unreasonable wait for weights. All credit goes to the staff. They are always friendly and courteous. While it doesn't adversely affect a workout, the lower level has low ceilings, and they didn't have a large budget for mirrors. Still a good workout experience at a great price

I got a good value out of my membership, and only cancelled because I moved to an area where there are no Planet Fitness locations. The membership fee and monthly cost was very fair, and the facility itself was well-equipped and regularly cleaned. I have no complaints at all!

I’ve had a very disappointing experience at Planet Fitness on Newbury Street and feel obligated to share my recent encounter with their management. When I signed up, I provided two payment methods—my debit card for the standard $10 monthly fee and my credit card for the startup charge. To my surprise, I discovered that for the past three months I’d been billed $30 each month, an unexpected $20 more than agreed upon. When I contacted the club, they claimed there was an issue with my bank account and that they had the right to charge my credit card and apply late fees without my explicit consent or even a courtesy notification. Despite my attempts to understand and resolve the matter, the club’s response was largely to push the responsibility back onto me. I ended up with $60 in extra fees before I even knew what was happening. Initially, the staff agreed to a $40 refund, which felt like a step in the right direction. However, upon following up, the promised refund seemed to evaporate, and suddenly I was told I’d only receive $20 back. I requested an escalation process to address this, but was informed there’s no further avenue since it’s a franchise location. The lack of transparency and accountability was extremely frustrating. What bothers me most isn’t just the money—it’s the dismissive attitude, the shifting promises, and the sense that resolving a simple billing matter was simply not a priority. In a neighborhood as well-regarded as Newbury Street, it’s disheartening to encounter such poor customer support and confusing billing practices. I truly hope this location takes steps to improve its communication, consistency, and overall respect for its customers. Until then, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere for your fitness needs.

It seems I'm always informing the staff of clogged showers and they're not getting fixed?? I literally told them the week before and the week before that the showers are clogged. I don't understand why this has been a recurring problem for the two years I've been a member at this gym. I stood in dirty water because all of the showers weren't draining and then got a rash infection pretty immediately (which I thought may be mosquito bites in the gym) but then realized it was a breakout on my ankle two nights ago. I'm disgusted and disturbed. I don't want to review this planet fitness so poorly, as they're conveniently located and generally a clean, organized, and friendly gym but they take forever to take care of issues in the women's locker room.

Lots of good equipment. Never really crowded. A year ago I posted how clean this is. Something changed big time. The lower level is just filthy. I’m so sad to see it’s not being cleaned. There is trash and papers everywhere and dirt/dust under the machines and on the edges of the walls. This is very obviously not just a days worth of dirt and trash. I tried to find a way to message the manager or owner , but couldn’t figure it out so I thought I would just post here as I know they check reviews. Hopefully someone will push staff to clean. Thank you for the response. I will reach out to management. But, if you take an unexpected tour yourself, or want numerous photos, let me know. I am not just nit-picking. This is 180° from last year.

Healthworks is a good women’s only gym, has the potential to be great. Just lacking strong AC and quality classes. The stepper machines are not in locations for taller females, can hit your head on the ceiling if not properly leaning over. Have been coming here on and off for 3 years. Currently doing construction downstairs, very loud and less space. Hopefully the construction will be done soon and AC will be added! Overall if ok classes and low AC do not bother you, I would recommend Healthworks!

Classes are really fun, conveniently timed for those working a 9-5, and the amenities are super clean and nice! Staff is also very friendly. Located right off the green line (Copley) and Back Bay Station.

Honestly, this is the best gym ever!!! They have all the equipment you would want whether you are more into weightlifting with barbells or prefer cardio machines or group fitness classes. It's always so clean; I feel like it's spacious enough where you aren't waiting forever or even that long for a machine or equipment on a busy day. I started coming here because of the perk through work and coworkers of mine who were members who moved out of state said that one of the top 5 things they miss the most about Boston is this gym.... it's pretty great.

By far my favorite gym that I have ever joined. The staff are really welcoming and helpful. The locker rooms and amenities (steam room, jacuzzi, and sauna) are top notch and unmatched for the price of membership. They have woodway treadmills and top notch training equipment - more than any other gym I've been to. I only left because I moved to another state - but I put in a request to Healthworks to open a location to my new city because I love it so much. I worked with Personal Trainer Kati and she helped me develop confidence in the gym and reach my fitness goals. By the time I left healthworks I had a solid gym routine that I felt much more comfortable using equipment safely. One of Kati's biggest strengths is her organizational skills - she sent my routine to me virtually with everything broken down by week. One last comment: a few reviews mention difficulty canceling membership. I did not experience any issues with them not allowing me to cancel and they have not charged my card since. Just call and have them walk you through the process and try to call one month out from the date you want to cancel to give them good notice and prevent any extra charges.

Joined a few months ago and really appreciate how clean and nice the gym is. However there are some issues with the classes. There is extreme variation between instructors with some of them being awesome and some seeming like they are either inexperienced or underprepared. There is also a lot of variability is how challenging the class is based on the instructor, especially with some barre classes being super hard and some being almost no work at all. Most of the classes with the good instructors fill up immediately also which is frustrating. I joined mainly because I like doing a variety of classes vs working out on my own, so not sure how long I’ll stick around if I keep being unable to get into certain classes or have to take a gamble on whether the class will be worth my time.

Not terrible to find equipment to workout on even at peak times 6-9pm. It is busy, but folks don't mind sharing in between sets. And also it's a proverbial city-gym the members are kind and treat everyone respectfully.

It’s a nice gym with lots of equipments and parking spaces. The staffs are friendly and it’s relatively clean. However, I hate how hard it is to leave to the gym, it’s a nice location to get to but leaving gives me a heart attack each time because I have to get through like 4 busy lanes in a very short distance to get home. This is why I’d go the bsc/crunch down street even though it’s smaller and more expensive. Wish there is an easier way to leave.

It's the best planet fitness I've been around Boston. Big, nice view, air quality is good. The only problem is some noisy latino customers on the second floor, yelling at each other, talking loudly on phone.... the usual.

It is a great location with respectful staff, cordial members. The environment is positive and extremely clean. The culture is one of respect for the equipment, members and staff. If I were to offer this location a grade it would be an “A.”

I really like this place because it has many machines. Also, almost every person there is just to work out and not shoot videos or get attention. However, you're a HEAVY LIFTER, then this isn't the place for you. Another issue is that it can get crowded at certain times so schedul accordingly.

I've been a member at the River Street Planet fitness off and on for a few years now. I really enjoy the friendly greetings from the staff, they are all very nice and helpful. The gym is great and I love the new equipment that has been added, for example the rope and new treadmills. I've seen the positive changes from when I first started working out there. The location is very convenient it's only 10 minutes from my home, and there is lots of free parking. I also, like the early hours that they are open, this gives me time to workout before I head to work. Also, the membership is reasonable. The only thing is that I wish that they had a separate room for women to workout. And a few workout classes like kick boxing, yoga, and female weight lifting classes. Other than that I enjoy Planet fitnes. 😁

If I rated it a few months ago before the cardio 🏃‍♂️💨upgrade I probably wouldn’t give it 5 stars ⭐️ but with the new stairmasters, 📈 treadmills , bikes 🚴 and ropes it has made it a perfect 👍🏾 out of the way gym. I started back in July 2023 and I’m down ⬇️70 plus pounds today thanks to this gym being a 3 min walk and of corse changing my diet but I owe this gym for being a large change in my health life. Sign up for a blackcard membership and bring a friend. Check out the hydro beds for a new experience

This was my favorite PF location but sadly the vast majority of the elliptical machines have been removed. The 4 that remain are clustered unpleasantly close together. Exploring other gyms in the area.

This location is great. Very clean. The staff is helpful. This location's members actually go and workout. You rarely see someone sitting on a machine on the phone or even worse, that one member that grabs all the weights and uses an incline branch to rest her water and phone..

The staff was always great at this location, but I've been trying to cancel my membership for months and I keep being billed. I have requested to cancel once in person, once via email, and once via mail- each attempt one month apart. I am still being charged every month. Had I known how often this happens when people try to cancel, I never would have joined PF. Apparently people have sucess sending a request via certified mail, so I'll try that this month. Hopefully the 4th time will be the charm.

Great ride, fun energetic playlist and lots of sweat! LOVE the water station! I also want to compliment the front desk staff from today. They had so much hustle and kept busy between class changes to keep things clean. My cleat clip on my bike was loose and they were there quickly to get it right so that I had a perfect ride! 🥰🥰🥰 When I am back in town or near another location - def taking another Ride!

Best Spin Studio Ever! I’ve taken spin classes all over Boston and even while traveling the world, and I can confidently say this studio is by far the best. The instructors are incredibly motivating, the playlists are unbeatable, and the facilities are top-notch. Plus, the whey protein shake at the end is the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an exceptional spin experience!

Everything with Trey was fabulous - I've been dying to take his class for ages and the timing with the holiday just happened to work today! Looking forward to the next Monday holiday so I can ride with him again! I really liked the South Boston studio; I was impressed with use of space throughout, and everything was thoughtfully executed when it designed and built.

Bspoke is a great experience. I decided to purchase the 50$ package for unlimited classes for 2 weeks so I could see if Bspoke was a fitness center that I wanted to commit to. So far, I have been to 1 spin class and 1 hot yoga class. Both were challenging, but they were also exactly what I needed. Especially since winter is right around the corner, and I don't want to continue being a couch potatoe. I also do a lot if sitting for my job, which contributed to my weight gain as well. The fitness center staff are very nice, and the environment os pretty welcoming for new comers. The playlists and the ambiance inside the cycling and yoga rooms are very cool. The vibes are extremely positive, and Im glad I decided to try it out. After the 2 weeks, I plan to become a member.

I’m so incredibly impressed by the caliber of this studio! I recently trialed B/SPOKE’s two week pass at both the Cape House location (equally amazing) and the South Boston location. The pass is a great value to try the studio (2 weeks for $50). The studio: It’s clean and beautiful. The rooms are dark, have plushy mats and towels provided and the infrared heat and lighting feels amazing. The dark room is awesome. I love that they have hair elastics, bandaids and earplugs readily available. Their product suite is Mrs Meyers and they have a sensitive skin face wash which I never see at studios and always need after class. All high end choices and always fully stocked. The people: The front desk staff is so nice and super helpful! Honestly, above and beyond. I had one billing question and through email the team was incredibly generous and helpful and I was so impressed!. The classes: The spin classes were awesome. I loved the bikes and that shoes were provided to rent without surcharge. I especially loved Lo’s and Monica’s classes. I really enjoyed Claire’s and Brittany’s yoga classes. The yoga here is a 45 minute vinyasa flow. If I were to make one suggestion I wish they had a sculpt variety of yoga on the schedule - the studio would lend so nicely to this! I appreciated the option to take strength classes, but they didn’t work as well for me due to prior sports injuries. Overall an amazing experience. They also have free community rides to try the studio which is a nice inclusive touch. My only pause with committing to a full membership is the cost per class. I attend studios very regularly and from a cost effective perspective am always looking for an unlimited class monthly option which isn’t offered at this time. I will be on the lookout if that is ever offered it would be very well received!

plenty of room even on busy days and definitely a cleaner cut crowd. Haven’t been to all the PF locations but out of the three i’ve gone to so far, east Boston one is definitely my favorite

Great management, Clean and great equipments. Wonderful staff, always friendly! I love the fact that it's open 24 hours 5 days a week. Highly recommended. I want to share how much I love Planet Fitness in East Boston, especially because of the amazing people at the front desk. Let me start by mentioning Luis and Julie first. Their professionalism and great attitude have made my experience at Planet Fitness in East Boston so much better. They are both valuable assets to this company. I have also received wonderful and positive attitudes from Mikey, Tyrell, Devin, and Ximena. Their welcoming nature has made my visits to the club a pleasure. The club is clean, and I love its setup. Thank you, Planet Fitness, for having these amazing people working for you!

CURRENT REVIEW: This gym has returned to propaganda central! Change the TVs to something neutral or inspiring for exercise please! 👎 THIRD REVIEW: it appears they have reverted back to mostly CNN and sports. I am a non-partisan/independent so I would appreciate balanced news reporting or none at all on the TVs. Thanks! PLEASE LIKE THIS REVIEW TO GET THIS FIXED 🙏 SECOND REVIEW: it looks like they actually listened to my feedback! Five stars. Thank you very much for listening to feedback. FIRST REVIEW: I really like this gym but they need to turn off the TV news channels bombarding us with negativity as we workout. Once they do, I will change this review to 5/5. Thank you.

Just recently re-opened after renovation. The space is nice with plenty of new machines, a specific 30-miute workout area/routine with a light to guide the timing, a stretching area, many bikes and treadmills. The cost is probably as low as it gets in terms of gyms honestly, so not a bad deal at all. For a little more money ($25 instea dof $10) one gets access to some massaging chairs, tanning beds (bot sure why haha), and red light therapy machines. One also gets access to other locations worldwide and possibility to bring a guest, so really not a bad deal! Everyone gets access to lockers, bathrooms, and showers, but no towel service.

Planet Fitness East Boston, Clean Gym in general, Showers, working out areas and spa, all very clean, good variety of machines and very good free waits area! Out of all the Planet Fitness I had been to this is the best!

The massage couch is EXcellent. I love it. I try and go twice a week.

I came to this gym when it first open good staff good equipment good place to work out now the gym seems to be run down several machines have been down for a while the hand dryers in men’s room both are broken and tge staff seems to have a big turn around on employees and the customer service has gone down

Decent variety of machines for cardio and weight training. It does not seem like the best supported PF in the chain because some machines that have been broken for some time have stayed broken or some public cleaning supplies aren't replaced regularly, but the staff will step in where they can. It gets the job done for $10/month. I also LOVE the Caribbean vibe in there. From languages to music to body type. I feel comfortable moving around with a bit more curve to me. I have not used the “VIP” area to review.

Amazing gym but i cancelled my membership as I never really came for a workout here. All the machines that I tried were working and in a clean condition. Parking could be a huge challenge as there is very little space in front of the gym

They have good gym equipment, its clean and open from 5AM to 10PM

Awesome gym. They have everything and each room is broken up by body part which is helpful (ex: sections for legs, arms, squatting, benching, stretching). Good amount of cardio equipment. Older and newer weightlifting equipment and machines. Really enjoyed my workout here - good vibes and friendly members. The women’s locker room has showers with soap and a nice sauna. Plenty of lockers to store your things. I went for a day pass as I was visiting a friend who lives nearby - price was $15. I thought it was worth it for a good workout

Very disappointing, came to the gym to take a tour and workout, was told no and must purchase a $15 day pass. In 20 years of checking out new gyms when moving to a new neighborhood, I have never been told you had to pay to try out a new gym for one time. Easy decision to never come back. I had heard it was friendlier in this part of Boston. Clearly not the case.

This place is alright. A no frills neighborhood gym that gets the job done. The owner is nice, the folks you email with are helpful and solves issues. 1. But — forget about the front desk folks — specifically the young man who sits there after 6pm — knows nothing, in a hurry to say off tangent things all over the place instead of listening to what you’re actually asking about, and defensively says things like, “I don’t care what the email says…” while you’re not even done with what you’re asking about and then contradicts himself saying “we are easy to talk to”?!? And the older man who just sits there and watches his shows. 2. They promote their phone app — but it sucks and doesn’t really serve much purpose. e.g. I already have memberships—but when I click on my app under my memberships, it shows nothing about my own membership; it shows the memberships that they’re currently selling. 3. When I first came to the gym, I told them it’s my first time and I asked where I’m supposed to go. The front desk elderly man just pointed to one side of the gym and went back to watch his show on his phone. Basically they take ‘no one will bother you’ to the next level. No one who works there actually bothers to know about the memberships they sell or anything at all! No one knows anything but the owner and whoever answers the email. Lol. I still go because this is the nearest gym facility near me. I suppose the area is ripe for competition or I hope this place gets bought out under new management or something.

Nice local gym. A little shabby, but there is everything you need for training, and it's pretty big as well. The best thing - they do not have contract, enrollment fees, commitment fees, annual fees and any other hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay. And if you wanna make a brake, you're just stop paying, and that's it. Pretty honest policy, in my opinion, which is a rare good nowadays.

There's a 15 dollar day pass if you're not sure you want to commit or not. However, they usually have promos if you're willing to commit several months of training/going to the gym.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lots of equipment and it never feels too crowded with all their space. I just wish they had a hip thrust machine.

Pretty much every machine downstairs is broken. The foot pedals on the ellipticals are twisted. Super huge liability. These people are going to get sued.

Have had a really good experience at this PF since I joined over 2 years ago. Always very clean & friendly staff. I do wish they would get the hip thrust machine that a lot of Planet Fitness gyms seem to be getting. Hopefully soon!!

This place is pathetic. Machines constantly malfunctioning, locker doors missing for months, bathroom stall latches broken for months, and today there was no soap at all three sinks in the men’s locker room. They just don’t care.

Gym is fine. Staff is pleasant. Management is MIA. Have been chasing them for three weeks regarding a billing issue and can’t be bothered to return my calls. Note - if you have two forms of payment on the app, it may not be enough to prevent shady late payment charges or them running your card for $100 in a single month all without notice. *follow-up - two months since I posted and despite the comment below still no response from the owner. Had to cancel my membership and dispute charges with my cc instead of working out what was probably system glitch. Unfortunate but be warned if you consider this giving this location your business. On a positive note, every member of the staff was very emphatic and responsive… just not the owner 🤦

The Lab is my favorite place for group classes and personal training. Kim has created a workout community that is authentic, inclusive, nurturing, and fun. She is also just an enjoyable human to spend an hour with. The workouts are varied and challenging while being accessible for all ages, sizes, and abilities. In personal training, Kim has created a program that works for both me and my wife, even though we have wildly different fitness preferences and goals. Kim seeks out feedback to make sure that the lab programming, scheduling, and equipment continue to meet the needs of the community. All instructors are qualified and committed to the inclusive mission–Amy’s Rise and Grind is a great way to start the workday.

Movement, fitness, health, community and care are things that enrich my life. Being a mindful movement teacher, I look for others in the world that I respect and can learn from - that create spaces that I want to learn in. Kim has definitely created that! I love what she has built - a small gym, with group classes (and private training) that are fun, diverse, thoughtful and inclusive. Kim makes workouts challenging, but is never pushy and always has the best attitude. Thanks for being such a superstar Kim.

I first met Kim when she was my son's boxing coach. I was so excited when she opened the Human Movement Lab in Hyde Park. Kim is excellent—knowledgeable, attentive, fun, and truly invested in helping you reach your goals. The gym itself is spacious and well-equipped, creating a great atmosphere for workouts. The classes are not only fun but also challenging, and they cater to a range of fitness levels. What I really appreciate is how personalized the sessions are—everything is tailored to meet your specific needs and fitness goals. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you'll feel supported and motivated here. I’ve had a fantastic experience at the Human Movement Lab! Highly recommend!

I've been coming here for about a year and a half. I have had Mobility issues in the past and she is great at giving alternative movements to do if necessary. I leave this review after shoveling the driveway and the sidewalk. Normally my back and legs would be writhing in pain and I can say that the last few times I have shoveled have been much easier than they had been in years past and I know it wouldn't be possible without going to Kim's classes.

I started taking classes at HML last fall and I can't recommend it enough! Kim creates such a welcoming and inclusive environment. As someone in a larger body, I've often felt out of place in fitness spaces, but here I feel empowered and motivated. Kim’s support and encouragement makes all the difference. If you're looking for a gym where you can truly be yourself and thrive, sign up for a class!!

I recently visited this location and am very pleased with my experience! The facility is impressively clean and organized, with top notch equipment. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable, always ready to help. Overall, PF Hyde park is a great place to achieve fitness goals, and I highly recommend it!

love all the workers here; dont like people on their phones watching youtube or live streaming their workouts or talking on the phone. supposed to be no cellphone use…

Place has great equipment, in a clean environment.

I enjoy this gym, not going to lie could use a little more open space but everything else from the employees to the cleanliness and the black card spa are amazing!!!!

The location near my home has a good amount of parking available. The gym areas are clean and relatively spacious. I don’t feel cramped or uncomfortable while working out. The staff is pleasant and courteous. Overall a great experience.