Best Gyms with Functional Training Equipment near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Planet fitness is awesome! The gym is clean and the equipment is great. Alba, one of the employees that works there, is super helpful and nice. She always makes sure everyone is comfortable and has an amazing taste in music. Alba definitely deserves a raise!!

I really like this place. It's clean and the staff are very helpful when you asked a question about the machines. Specially Alba at the front desk. She always has a smile in her face and realling to helped you out. I will recommend that place to all my friends and family. Thank you Alba 😊

What's the point of being able to reserve a hydromassage bed for a later time when they just give your slot away to whoever shows up first? Should probably be more clear that it's first come first serve

Came directly from school, worker/manager absolutely disrespected me and exploded on me horrible customer treatment, not the first time this has happened to me or him as well. Definitely don’t come here if you’re looking for a peaceful gym where you’re treated like you matter.

Overall a good gym. But there is nothing more annoying than when you get up at 4:30 to be at the gym for 5:00, only to get there and no one is there too open the door! One employee with many customers standing outside waiting. Although this employee did not have a key. Very frustrating

This cross fit gym is amazing. This place made me enjoy working out again. The coaches are great and will always want to help you get better. Everyone is welcoming and supportive. I’ve been going for a year now and I would recommend it to anyone even if you’re a beginner like me!

Great gym with knowledgeable coaches and strong community. Spacious and very reasonable pricing. They carry the full range of equipment so there won’t be any gaps in your training. Been a happy member for the past several years 💪🏼

I was pushing 50 with a bad back (and an injured runner's knee at the time) and totally hesitant about CrossFit. But a close friend inspired me to try out his gym. MEF completely changed my perspective and my lifestyle for the better - from both the staff and the community. The gym is welcoming right from the first "what-a-day!" upon entering; the members have truly created a collaborative family environment supporting each other in every challenge we do; and the trainers are patiently instructional and focused on individual form to ensure injury-free movement. Their knowledge of muscular mechanics really helps to advise alternative movement to your needs - whether recovering from an injury, recognition of a weakness, to an interest in competitive CrossFit training. They know how to provide just enough pressure for you to push yourself, but not so much where you feel intimidated. The gym ranges the ages from 20s to grandparents, with a zero-judgement atmosphere, but instead one of encouragement and inspiration to return for another class. I've never felt as healthy as I do now thanks to MEF - the gym, the trainers and the tribe.

This gym is just THE BEST! I don’t have enough good things to say about Mass Effect Fitness. The coaches Colin and Shawn are great, they are super knowledgeable about training, they are very approachable, make the classes super fun - so fun that going to class every day is truly the highlight of my day (but that’s also due to the awesome members and community at MEF, I’ve made so many new friends since joining which is a huge plus). The workout programming here is deliberate and effective, I’ve been a member here for a little over two years and I’m so much more fit, lean, toned and even confident now than I was when I started! This gym isn’t a one size fits all either, Colin and Shawn make sure to tailor to everyone’s needs in the class no matter the skill level you’re at when you join and work with you to continue to improve in every way; form, skill, weight, mindset, and even attitude! Haha. The gym is super clean, all of the equipment is the highest quality, new and in really good shape (they have high standards!). They also offer so many class times all week that can fit any schedule. Above all else, the coaches really care so much about the members, their satisfaction as a member and most importantly your overall well being which makes this gym feel so much more like a community than just a place to workout. The coaches constantly check in on you and motivate you/hold you accountable to keep showing up and it works. If you live in the area, I would highly recommend trying it out, it will seriously impact your life and health for the better like it did mine!

I have been going to MEF for about 2 1/2 years . I have always worked out in some capacity but never consistently. Since I have joined Mass Effect , I have been committed to my fitness and have been able to maintain a consistent workout schedule. Average about 2-4 times a week for 2 1/2 years. The reason being is I love it !!! - I love the variety of workouts , the people , the coaches and the overall atmosphere! We all support each other and have a lot of fun and laughs together! Coach Shawn and coach Colin are hands down the best coaches and the reason I love this gym so much !!