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Healthworks Fitness Centers

Expert Reviews of Healthworks Fitness Centers

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

The area's most popular female-only health club, Healthworks enjoys a loyal clientele of area professionals and stay-at-home moms. Besides all the requisite modern machines and amenities, each location offers...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/12/2006
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User Reviews of Healthworks Fitness Centers

Yelp.com Review - by Tina L.

5 of 5 stars. I love this Healthworks! I have an all gym membership so I go to the Porter location too, but this one is just bigger and more open. I don't feel like I'm taking up too much space on the floor and I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kally Z.

5 of 5 stars. I recently moved and joined this fabulous Back Bay gym. I am so happy with my decision to join, because Healthworks offers so much more than other Boston gyms that I have been to. It is great that…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karen g.

5 of 5 stars. Easily the most attainable high end gyms for women. I have been to Sports Club LA and can't deal with the attitude. I have been to Equinox in NYC and can't stand the crowds. Healthworks honestly makes…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by laura a.

5 of 5 stars. Helena Chang is my Pilates trainer at Healthworks Back Bay. I can't say enough great things about her, so I decided to write a review. I first took a class with Helena in December of '07, when I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen F.

4 of 5 stars. I've been a member for a few months now. I prefer an all women's gym, as opposed to the coed ones that people use as a singles club. Clean facility, great staff. I've brought many friends to check it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget T.

5 of 5 stars. I have been a member for over 2 years and went from the Porter location to the Back Bay location after a move. I do like the Back Bay location much better. Great trainers (I am partial to Jenn)! The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by laura a.

4 of 5 stars. i used to be a member at the cambridge location, and switched here summer of '07 when i moved to the neighborhood. at first i was a little hesitant about it because i missed my usual instructors and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn L.

4 of 5 stars. Apparently paying $80/month for the gym still doesn't make me go every other day, but I'm working on it. This is the nicest gym I've ever been in, let alone been a member of, and I actually look…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A S.

5 of 5 stars. Since joining before Thanksgiving, I have been singing Healthworks Back Bay praises to all of my friends. I'm addicted. It makes sticking to my workouts that much easier.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa C.

4 of 5 stars. I only joined recently, but so far I find myself wanting to go all the time. The classes I've been to were great, they offer a wide variety of classes (which I like because I grow bored quickly and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Oli M.

5 of 5 stars. This place is just awesome. A lot of people complain that their rates are higher than those of other area gyms, but let's be honest, people of all variety aren't exactly racing to the gym everyday…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deepa C.

5 of 5 stars. so i went to BSC at copley and watertown for the last two years. not bad. they had their good points (a pool at both locations, nice trainers, fairly clean), but my workout was stagnating. it was so…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rella W.

5 of 5 stars. I absolutely love this place! The have a variety of classes (spinning, yoga, pilates, kick boxing, etc.) that are offered at different times during the day every week so you're sure not the miss your…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan M.

4 of 5 stars. I've been a member of HW for about 19 months now, and have loved every minute of it. I initially joined to help lose some weight I'd gained after graduating college. That weight is now off, and I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aretha W.

5 of 5 stars. The best gym is the one you use. I am so excited to be a HW back bay member. It's right on the orange line so I can't make excuses for myself. It's so relaxing and inviting inside. I especially like…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Healthworks Fitness Center Editorial Review

an amazing place to work out... have been going here for years - great facilities - pro-woman and pro-mom - and babysitting service is a huge plus... great gym... they have wonderful classes and trainers for...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caitlin S.

5 of 5 stars. POSSIBLY THE BEST GYM IN MASSACHUSETTS... i simply cannot say enough wonderful things about this gym. I am a student so i get a slightly discounted rate in comparison with the other members. However,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by MJ M.

5 of 5 stars. Fantastic. I just started working out (for the first time in my life really) and Healthworks is going to spoil me for life I think. It's also one of those places that's so good I'm afraid to share…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elisha M.

5 of 5 stars. Easily the best gym ever. I have moved around a lot, been a member of many gyms, and this one is just amazing. Amazing facilities, great equipment, terrific staff. The cardio room is on the first…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha R.

5 of 5 stars. I second that it's a phenomenal women's gym. What sold me was the bowl of cucumber slices on ice in the jacuzzi area so you can de-stress your eyes and your body. Awesome yoga instructors, great…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara M.

5 of 5 stars. I am a Master Trainer at Healthworks and all I can say is WOW!! Ladies, get out there and join. I Started as a member(1998-now) and fell in love with their whole philosophy. Comparatively speaking,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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good gym

an all women's gym is key, it's the best gym i've ever been to, and i've been to a few. the whirlpool can't be beat. the locker romms are really nice. the equipment is top notch, classes are great. everything...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Great club in the Back Bay

I joined the Brookline Healthworks when it opened back in 1990 and thought it was terrific back then...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Healthworks Fitness Center

A beautiful gym/spa with great mom/baby classes. If your baby sleeps or is happy on the mat, you use lots of weights otherwise you can incorporate the baby into the workout. Great instructors.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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User Review

A few months ago, I decided to try Healthworks and have been going ever since. The facility itself is very nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. The instructors are always upbeat and positive. They have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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Healthworks Fitness Center

The babysitting cost per month is more than the regular monthly fee to work out if you go 3X a week. They charge $12 for 2 hours and $10 for less than 2 hours. Most people spend at least 1 hour at the gym....
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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Healthworks Fitness Center

Expensive - but a great place to get back in shape. In certain locations there is even daycare!!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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Healthworks Fitness Center

Handsdown the best healthclub for women. A great place to chill and just get some "me time."
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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Five star

This gym is for woman only and, therefore, it is a comfortable environment. The staff is very accomm...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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Best Gym Ever!

I have been a member of Healthworks for almost a year and it's the best gym I've been to by far. The...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan D.

5 of 5 stars. This gym is simply phenomenal. The facilities are fantastic, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the variety of exercise options are limitless. It's the perfect gym for any woman--the one who…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Healthworks Fitness Center

an AMAZING place to work out, very clean, very knowledgable staff, onsite babysitting. LOVE IT!!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Izzy D.

5 of 5 stars. This is the best gym ever! It is women only, so sorry fellas, but this allows them to focus more on what women want (and you don't have the beefed up steroid guys oogling you if you want to try your…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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Healthworks Fitness Center

Great child care, flexible hours, pro-woman, pro-mom.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Healthworks Fitness Center

have been going here for years - great facilities - and babysitting services is a huge plus
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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The Best There Is

I love this club and have been a loyal member for over 10 years. I have been a member of other gyms in the city but think this is the best bet in terms of overall facilities and value. The facilities are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2004
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Healthworks Fitness Center

This is a great gym. They have wonderful classes and trainers for pregnant women. They also have daycare for moms.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/12/2004
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Healthworks Fitness Center

Great gym to belong to with or without kids. Great moms-to-be and new moms classes. Only downside: childcare. You have to pre-register and the staff isn't great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/18/2004
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Best shape of my life

Never have I been in bettre shape than when I joined Healthworks. Love that the atmosphere is relaxed - all woman makes such a difference.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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comfortable health center

The staff is great. The environment is comfortable and it cannot be beat!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2002
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