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Boston Sports Club

140 Great Plain Ave
Wellesley, MA 02482 781-263-5700
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too expensive. should have 2 rates - w/ and w/o pool as people who do not... - Aug 12, 2013

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Latitude Sports Clubs

191 Elm St
Salisbury, MA 01952 978-462-5662
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Really is a great gym (and I have been to lots of gyms all over the US)....PROS:... - Jul 30, 2016

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Planet Fitness

108 Clematis Ave
Waltham, MA 02452 781-891-6002
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Great customer friendly service - May 10, 2020

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Weymouth Club

75 Finnell Dr
Weymouth, MA 02188 781-337-4600
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Well run club with excellent service. Great people and you'll make a lot... - May 27, 2020

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Gold's Gym

30 Park Ave
Arlington, MA 02476 781-646-4653
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this gym is conveniently located and has lots of parking. the staff are generally... - Jan 16, 2020

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Waverley Oaks Athletic Club

411 Waverley Oaks Rd #252
Waltham, MA 02452 781-894-7010
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I use the pool at this gym. The aquatic classes are unreliable. Some are great... - May 25, 2020

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YMCA

380 Chestnut St
Needham, MA 02492 781-449-6646
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Great instructors, small facility, sometimes crowded, but they make it work. - May 20, 2020

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Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women

35 White St
Cambridge, MA 02140 617-497-4454
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A really great place with lots of amenities. - Nov 24, 2014

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Planet Fitness

355 Middlesex Ave #22
Wilmington, MA 01887 978-658-5645
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Horrible parking though! - Apr 30, 2020

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The Longfellow Clubs

524 Boston Post Rd
Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-7355
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I put most importance on group exercise classes, and the quality of instruction,... - Jan 02, 2012

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YMCA

725 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02451 781-894-5295
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Pleasant facility. Staff doesn't always control the use of weight machines,... - May 12, 2019

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Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

20 East St
Hanover, MA 02339 781-826-1300
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YMCA

445 Central St
Stoughton, MA 02072 781-341-2016
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Pool seems dingy, reached down long, unpleasant corridor from locker room,... - Jan 19, 2019

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Boston Sports Club

425 Walnut St
Lynnfield, MA 01940 781-246-7500
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A total ripoff. Continued charging this year after they were closed. - Nov 10, 2020

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Stow Fitness Center

PO Box 847--117 Great Rd
Stow, MA 01775 978-897-5300
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An excellent value for the money. Owner cares about his employees and club... - Mar 19, 2020

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YMCA

75 Mill St
Hanover, MA 02339 781-829-8585
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Wish we had joined a decade ago. - Sep 14, 2013

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Cedardale Health & Fitness

931 Boston Rd
Haverhill, MA 01835 978-373-1596
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A health club with lots of variety. - Nov 26, 2014

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Elite Health & Fitness

1519 Central St
Stoughton, MA 02072 781-297-0979
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Very clean and they have a great staff - May 09, 2020

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LA Fitness

20 Providence Hwy
East Walpole, MA 02032 508-505-3020
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Because they pay their instructors at low rates, quality group instruction... - Nov 08, 2017

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Planet Fitness

84 Shops at Five Way
Plymouth, MA 02360 508-732-8900
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Nice clean, new facility. Friendly staff incredible value. I recommend - May 25, 2020

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