I just joined this gym and I love it! I joined specifically because of their range of classes all included in the monthly cost. There is something for everyone and Im still exploring the options available. Its right in the center or Arlington and easy to get to. The staff are friendly and helpful, and if you do not like to take classes, there is plenty of equipment to do your own workout. Id definitely recommend this gym!

I was a member of Fitness First for over a year. Here is the positive, this gym is very affordable. It is only about $50 a month, which if you live in the Boston area you know is very cheap. That price includes unlimited group fitness classes, access to the gym everyday, and machine training. Probably one of my most favorite aspects of this gym is the friendly staff, who DON’T try to push personal training on you. They genuinely care about your fitness goals, and for free will walk you through how to use every machine the right way. This particular gym has a nice atmosphere where the regulars are mostly older in age and are very respectful of others. You won’t usually have to wait a long time to get your hands on a machine. They also provide childcare if you’re in need of such.For the not so great, it is definitely dated. I mean so dated that the machines still have images of woman wearing leg warmers on them. That being said, the machines at the end of the day do their job and are functional. While the gym itself is very cleanly, it is in a constant state of hot and muggy. So depending on whose working the AC may not be on. My biggest drawback with this gym is the hours. I do understand it’s a family owned gym however they are never open quite when I want to workout. During the week there are no issues, they are open early and open until around 10pm. On the weekends however they close very early, Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 3pm. I have a busy work-life during the week so the weekends are when it’s best for me to get to the gym. In addition to this if there’s a holiday the hours dramatically change and they don’t post them anywhere except for a paper sign on their door. For example if Labor Day falls on a Monday, they won’t be open which is fine but what is not fine is that the Saturday and Sunday prior they will only be open until noon both days for “holiday hours”.In overview, it’s a friendly clean gym that will get the job done, if they are open. It is at a price point you can’t beat and is located right in the center of Arlington. I would recommend it for the average fitness goer but if you’re looking for advanced/modern equipment or around the clock hours you may have to seek elsewhere.

Love this gym. Always feels like home. So welcoming, and the recent upgrades are terrific.

Great local gym. Always helpful people working. Has great classes to choose from or everything you need to workout on your own. Another plus is they always seem to be upgrading equipment. Locker rooms, child care (while working out) and massages.

I have been going to Fitness First since I first moved here 11 years ago. I have belonged to many different gyms over the years, but I would not think of going anywhere else. The kind staff will answer any and every question about fitness. The rooms and equipment are clean. The members are respectful of each other. It is a neighborhood gym with a family feel.

This is a great family-owned gym, with a caring and welcoming atmosphere. The recent renovations have brought the equipment squarely up to date. There are many group classes included in the membership, and the trainers are excellent.

Very well equipped bouldering gym, with weights, and specialized training equipment

Descent gym, mostly older crowd. Equipment is newish and everything you generally would need is available. Not crowded at all at any times which is the best part. So essentially if you just want a simple gym with good equipment without the wait then this place works. If you want something big, younger crowd, or extras like sauna/steam and loaded class schedule then you will be disappointed. Overall good value in terms of price with no contracts or signing fees. Staff is not noticeable.

They keep changing class times without informing members. Somehow, they have decided to put a boxing class before yoga. That would be fine of the boxers would take off their shoes. Since it is a dual use class both needs should be respected, no? By and large, they have a difficult time listening to their clients. Why should they? There is no other gym in Arlington center

This is a great family owned gym, with caring and supporting owners. They are constantly upgrading the equipment and the facility. Several free classes are an added bonus (aerobics, zumba, yoga, etc.). Highly recommended !!!

Love this gym. Always feels like home. So welcoming, and the recent upgrades are terrific.

This gym gets the job done. Larry is knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me good advice to help my injured knee recover. The gym is not fancy, but it has what it needs in equipment and classes. The contact is straight forward and they do not try to trick you like other gyms.

This is a solid, well-run, family-owned gym. The owners are friendly, there is a continuous effort to improve the equipment, it is never crowded, and the locker rooms are clean. The only thing the gym is missing is bumper plates for olympic lifts and deadlifts, but other than that the gym has everything. I dont go to the classes but they appear very well attended. There is a free parking lot in the back which usually has spots available.

Great local gym. Friendly, nice people, good equipment. Classes are well rated.

Great gym, no sleazy stuff, my parents have known the owner for a while, I ended up leaving because I wasnt using it but they didnt give me any trouble.

They offer a great variety of group classes for a good price. Clean facility, great instructors, convenient location and hours.

Overall friendly neighborhood gym. Convient, right off Mass Ave. Really no other good option in town. Parking can be tough in the back during peak hours. Municipal lot close by, cheap but sucks to have to pay for parking. Know barbells. Good machines and dumble set. Decent amount of cardio equipment. Dont usually have to wait for elliptical. Looks like they have good classes going on every evening.

Very well equipped bouldering gym, with weights, calestenics equipment, and specialized training equipment

Decent gym that has what you need and friendly staff.

I found the people on the the phone and at the desk to be curt and unfriendly. I asked if the babysitting room had a television and the woman at the desk replied,Of course! in a shocked tone as if I were mad to trust any place that did not stick a three year old in front of the tube to keep her in a coma for an hour or two while I have my workout...

Best gym. Friendly people, clean facility, excellent clases offering and exercise machine are well maintain.

Yoga classes are good; I hear Zumba is great too

Larry is one of the nicest people I know — Max a TrillionBut really this place should be waaay more succsesful than it is i’m talking an extra 4 floors and even more money

A great neighborhood gym. Friendly folks and a pleasant facility make this a very good deal.

Been going there for a month. Staff is friendly, owner is great. A great neighborhood gym.

Great local gym. Wonderful, helpful staff

Small, family run. No egos. Great place.

Good gym with really nice, reasonable owners.

Friendly, good classes, and new equipment. Not corporate.

Friendly, the Cheers of gyms

Awesome! Lovely!