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Boston Sports Club

475 Bedford St
Lexington, MA 02420 781-861-8600
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lexington location makes changes to terms w/o acceptance to member. Rude... - Sep 03, 2020

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Mount Auburn Club

57 Coolidge Ave
Watertown, MA 02472 617-923-2255
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Excellent Athletic club - Jan 04, 2013

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The Thoreau Club

275 Forest Ridge Rd
Concord, MA 01742 978-831-1200
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Love the club and the people. Been going there for a long time. The swimming... - Feb 21, 2020

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Best Fitness

265 Chelmsford St
Chelmsford, MA 01824 978-250-7441
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I have been a member of Best Fitness for over 10 years. Over the years they... - May 18, 2020

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Dedham Health & Athletic Complex

200 Providence Hwy
Dedham, MA 02026 781-326-2900
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going downhill burdening the customer to do more and more so they... - Oct 20, 2020

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Workout World

41 Seyon St
Waltham, MA 02453 781-893-1100
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It’s a nice place but gets crowded. - May 18, 2020

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Planet Fitness

944 Middle St
Weymouth, MA 02188 781-331-3939
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Very clean. Staff was very friendly. Wasn't tocorwded - May 21, 2020

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YMCA

280 Old Connecticut Path
Framingham, MA 01701 508-879-4420
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I'm a new member but so far I have had great experiences and friendly... - Feb 27, 2019

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Planet Fitness

20 Archmeadow Dr
Danvers, MA 01923 978-774-4144
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Do yourself a favor and find a real gym like Boston sports clubs BSC. - May 02, 2020

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Boston North Fitness Center

30 Prince St
Danvers, MA 01923 978-777-3151
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I would recommend that you make sure what you are signing for in the contract.... - Nov 10, 2020

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Boston Sports Club

840 Winter St
Waltham, MA 02451 781-522-2222
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Too expensive for me but worth it if I could afford it - Jul 16, 2017

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The Longfellow Clubs

203 Oak St
Natick, MA 01760 508-653-4633
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Excellent facility; have been a member for over 10 years! - Jul 24, 2016

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Peoplefit Health & Fitness Center

237 Lexington St
Woburn, MA 01801 781-932-9332
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Small facility; very clean, friendly, helpful staff who really care about... - Jan 17, 2021

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Planet Fitness

50 Adams St
Quincy, MA 02169 617-471-3333
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Good price & good location, the main point is their facilities always good... - May 11, 2020

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YMCA

276 Church St
Newton, MA 02458 617-244-6050
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This place is so caring. They have always answered questions for us. I only... - May 26, 2020

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Choice Fitness

595 Chickering Rd
North Andover, MA 01845 978-686-3033
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can't beat the price but they are slow maintaining/repairing equipment... - Jan 13, 2020

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LA Fitness

121 Main St
Stoneham, MA 02180 781-435-5999
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Not the worst gym, not the best. Staff are nice, but it is a little unkept.... - Nov 07, 2017

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Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center

333 Nahanton St
Newton, MA 02459 617-558-6522
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Expensive and disappointing as a physical fitness center. Gym management can... - Nov 21, 2017

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Planet Fitness

215 W Central St
Natick, MA 01760 508-319-2000
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Whoever runs this place is doing a great job. The staff are friendly, helpful,... - Sep 23, 2018

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YMCA

137 Lexington St
Woburn, MA 01801 781-935-3270
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well-run facility - Apr 01, 2017

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