We’ve all seen and heard the Planet Fitness commercials, but lets get real – we go to the gym to not only feel good but to look good, right? We’re not waking up at 5AM for SoulCycle because we hate sleeping in. The gym you belong to speaks to your personality whether you are the hardcore CrossFit junkie or keeping calm at yoga class, there’s a gym out there for you and we’ve tracked down the top ones in Boston.
TOP TEN BOSTON GYM PICKS
The Baller on a Budget Gym…
GymIt | (617) 208-4555 | 920 Commonwealth Avenue | Brookline, MA 02215
Why: This affordable gym offers over 100 pieces of cardio equipment, strength training room, and “GymIt 30s,” which are team training classes where you receive a full body workout led by a personal trainer in 30 minutes.
Membership Average: $20.00 per month
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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The Wood Breaker Gym…
Wai Kru Mixed Martial Arts | (617) 254-2222 | 236 Brighton Avenue | Allston, MA 02134
Why: Offering world class instruction in Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts, and Conditioning in a 3300 square foot facility. This gym is equipped with a 24 foot cage, 20 foot boxing ring, plenty of open mats, bags, free weights, cardio and rowing machines . Gym members get unlimited access to the gym and all of its classes.
Membership Average: $125.00 per month
Hours: Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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The Laid Back Lifter Gym…
Mike’s Fitness | (617) 524-6357 | 284 Amory Street | Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Why: This gym offers a calm, keep to yourself atmosphere letting gym members workout at their own pace. There’s no contract or start-up fees, and the facility is over 10,000 square feet, so there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs.
Membership Average: $50.00 per month
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
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The Nine to Fiver Gym…
Boston Sports Club | (617) 236-1189 | 505 Boylston Street | Boston, MA 02116
Why: This gym is perfect for the young professional with most gym goers arriving either early in the morning or during their lunch break. BSC is one of the few gyms that offers the Ultimate Fitness Experience Circuit workout which blends strength training and cardio conditioning and if you’re looking to take a dip, the gym also has a pool with towel service.
Membership Average: $70.00 per month
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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The Motivation Seeker Gym…
Gold’s Gym | (617) 268-5500 | 323 Dorchester Avenue | Boston, MA 02127
Why: Gold’s Gym is known for their high intensity, motivating workout experience with this location holding to that reputation. This gym also offers a lot of versatility with group exercise classes, a “ladies only” gym, and even Mixed Martial Arts training.
Membership Average: $40.00 per month
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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The Rocky Balboa Gym…
The Ring | (617) 782-6946 | 971 Commonwealth Avenue | Boston, MA 02215
Why: Tired of the treadmill? The Ring specializes in boxing for a more invigorating workout routine. With 60 plus classes per week they make it easy to fit in one of their “12-Round Workouts,” a blend of a professional boxer’s workout with extreme fitness drills, into your schedule.
Membership Average: $140.00
Hours: Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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The Luxury Gym…
Equinox | (617) 426-2140 | 225 Franklin Street | Boston, MA 02110
Why: If you like working out in the lap of luxury, Equinox’s facilities are known for their impeccable attention to detail. In addition to innovative classes, exceptional trainers and the highest quality equipment, Equinox also has luxurious spas, cafes and boutiques.
Membership Average: $160.00
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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The Girls Only Gym…
Back Bay Healthworks | (617) 859-7700 | 441 Stuart Street | Boston, MA 02116
Why: Healthworks is a women-only fitness center offering over 500 group exercise classes weekly, an abundance of strength training and cardiovascular equipment as well as a full service day spa.
Membership Average: $70.00
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
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The Sunbather Gym…
Commonwealth Sports Club | (617) 254-1711 | 1079 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Why: They offer outdoor workouts that include sunrise and sunset yoga and strength classes. For those not so nice days they have an oversized cardio room, two strength training rooms, 50+ fitness classes per week. After your workout members can cool down in their roof-deck pool with lounge seating.
Membership Average: $80.00
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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The Ballerina Gym…
Pure Barre | (617) 247-5360 | 350 Newbury Street | Boston, MA 02115
Why: If you’ve always dreamed of being a ballerina, Pure Barre, a small boutique studio dedicated to getting its clients the bodies of a dancers, might be just the place for you. This 55-minute total body workout focuses on tiny isometric movements and can be low impact to high intensity, so there isn’t too much stress on your joints.
Membership Average: $150.00 per month
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