Boston's Best Gym 2008

Back Bay gym offers personal training and a variety of classes including yoga, spinning and extreme conditioning.

Reviews:

• “What a nice place to work out”

Tips: Nonmembers are welcome to use the gym; a one-day pass costs $20, one week costs $45.

Revolution Fitness or email Revolution Fitness

Privately-owned fitness center offers personal training, group classes, nutritional coaching, physical therapy, massage therapy, kids programs, steam rooms and tanning.

Reviews:

• “Pleasantly surprised…”
• “Good place to work out in the new year!”

Forever Fit or email Forever Fit

Local, female-only fitness chain has more of an elegant spa feel than sweaty gym atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Healthworks…”
• “good gym”
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• “The Best There Is "
• “Best shape of my life”

Tips: Other Healthworks Fitness Centers are in Porter Square, Cambridge, Brookline and Salem.

Healthworks Fitness Center

Full-service health club near Kendall Square.

Reviews:

• “Cramped, Dirty and Expensive”
• “Need heat???”
• “Just the Place!”
• “Join this club…”
• “Much More Than A Gym”

Tips: With its Bayou Cafe, the club is a convenient place for a healthy lunch, dinner or smoothie.

Cambridge Athletic Club or email Cambridge Athletic Club

Emporium of personal fitness featuring everything from tennis and Pilates to health food and hairstyling.

Reviews:

• “BEST HEALTH CLUB”
• “Makes going to the gym fun..”
• “10 stars!”

Tips: Amenities that ease members’ minds include everything from nutrition counseling and free towel service to baby-sitting, on-site dining options, a pro shop, salon and spa treatments, shuttle service to South Station or free parking for driving guests.

Boston Athletic Club

Local, female-only fitness chain has more of an elegant spa feel than sweaty gym atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “My favorite”
• “Good Gym. Weak Billing and Customer Service Dept. "

Healthworks Fitness Center

Popular local health club provides its members with 20 locations; each offers personal training services and numerous group exercise classes.

Reviews:

• “every story has 2 sides-be honest”
• “Crowded, Overpriced, Personal Trainers not too knowledgable”
• “Unprofessional staff, bad facilities”
• “Overpriced”

Boston Sports Club

Top-notch health club chain caters to employees of area businesses thanks to its corporate fitness and wellness programs.

Reviews:

• “Best Group Exercise Classes "
• “Great Gym”

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