Healthworks Cambridge

I really really love this gym. I look forward to going every single time. The workout area is pretty spacious (during peak time it can get crowded but it’s never been an issue for me) and the equipment is really nice! The spa amenities are my absolute favorite. Getting to end my workout with the steam room & sauna has been a treat and helpful to my mental health. I would definitely recommend shower shoes or rubber shoes to walk around in! Although the spa and locker room areas are consistently cleaned, there’s lots of hair on the floor in the spa area and without shoes I don’t think I would use it. Other than that, I truly truly recommend this gym to anyone in the area!

In theory HealthWorks in Cambridge is great: great classes, spa area, and clean facility. But for the last 2-3 months it has been a complete zoo: you can't nab a spot in a class, or the sauna many times between 4-7 PM on a weekday. For the price one pays, this is pretty unacceptable. Part of the problem is the gym closes early--at least by city standards--9 PM most days and 8 on Sat and Sunday. I had asked whether they would consider staying open one hour later, which could alleviate things. And they won't. I can't really recommend this gym if you could only go after work.

I visited HealthWorks in Cambridge because I am interested in finding a gym while I'm in the area. I was able to schedule a tour pretty easily and the front desk was accommodating when I needed to switch my time. This is my review from attending the club during one visit. LOCATION The location is pretty accessible by train and there is parking at the Porter Square parking lot. CLEANLINESS When considering a gym, the cleanliness is of high priority to me. The facility was relatively clean and they had places to use wipes in different locations on the floor. EQUIPMENT The equipment is pretty updated. I went in the middle of the day and there was plenty of equipment available for use. PRICE The price is on par with other health clubs of similar status? I have paid more for gyms but this certainly isn't cheap even with my corporate discount. I could see how you can get a lot of value because they have different classes and is someone that takes many group classes, it's nice to see that they have a number of classes to choose from. I like that you can choose to forgo a contract because I'm not able to lock into a year-long contract at this time. I will say the locker room has a lot of different things that you would need to get ready such as blow dryer, flat iron, feminine hygiene products Q-tips. The showers are standard not very spacious and they have soap or body wash shampoo and conditioner. The lotion isn't the best quality. Despite slathering plenty on my skin, I was was dry soon after. My main gripe was that the bathroom or changing area definitely smell like corn chips. I haven't decided if I'd become a member yet but this is a pretty solid health club.

I trade off between the Cambridge and Coolidge Corner locations because while the CC workout area is more spacious and generally easier to workout in, Cambridge has really great amenities, skilled massage therapists, and a nice yoga studio. While some of the yoga 1 classes I’ve taken can feel more like restorative yoga, I really enjoy the heated yoga 2 classes; I just wish they offered more times throughout the week (some in the morning or early evening) as the current class offerings are pretty limited.

I felt very comfortable working out at this gym. However, one thing I didn't like was that in order to cancel my membership I had to prove and send personal documents about why I was canceling. Also, could have more things included in the membership such classes and more gym equipment for the price we need to pay there.