The Training Room 2

The Training Room will change you completely.
I started back in Winter of 2014 in the TRAC program, which is a small group class which meets twice a week and tracks your individual progress. You will get plenty of individual attention throughout the class, which runs for one hour. Special attention is given to form for each exercise, so if you’re looking to learn kettlebells, barbell lifts, or other motions, this is a great place to start and progress.
I can’t speak highly enough of the program. I was able to gain weight (my initial goal) within a month of starting the program, and I have not seen anyone injured even once during the year and a half I’ve been in the program. If you want to achieve your fitness goals, sign up at the Training Room and show up to class each week — they’ll do the rest.

I can’t tell you how much money I’ve wasted at gyms over the years. This year I finally admitted to myself that I am not the type to self motivate. That’s why my wife and I tried the Training Room. We started with personal training with Reagan. I can’t say enough positive things about Reagan. However, from my interactions with other trainers, it seems like you can’t go wrong.
The personal training is great, but not cheap (it never is). That’s why we started taking classes. We have taken 50/​50, sports conditioning, and circuit training. They are all great (and difficult) to varying degrees. Many of the exercises are body weight exercises, so anyone can do them. Also, the trainers always offer modified exercises in case someone wants to do something easier or more challenging.
Two thumbs up!

The Training Room (1 and 2) has surpassed all of my expectations of a fitness facility. The trainers (with a special shout-​out to Tyler and Maren) are excellent and provide incredibly helpful recommendations and advice. They have a high level of expertise and are dedicated to their craft. Taking a class at the Training Room is a close as you’ll come for the money to one on one attention and I give them my highest recommendation.

So, let me start this review saying that my whole life I have been the opposite of athletic. In high school, I joined the track team to lose weight and because everyone got on – then spent most days flirting with the boys instead of actually training. Yep!
Anyway, fast forward to now when my boyfriend generously purchased 2 months of classes for Christmas for me (my choice). For the first month I tried out a variety of classes — circuit training, 50/​50, and spin. Then the second month I joined a TRAC class.
There is not enough good things I can say about this place. All of the trainers I’ve worked with (Tyler, Alex, Heidi, Marin, Rich, and Reagan) have been super knowledgeable, patient, supportive, and kicked my ass. I honestly have never worked so hard and enjoyed it so much. I was literally sore the whole day after each class I went to and noticed a huge improvement in my form and understanding of strength training.
The one downside is it’s pretty pricey. Don’t get me wrong, you get what you pay for! Most trainers I’ve worked with in the past have not seemed to care and really did a half-​asssed job of getting me motivated and trained to my potential, which is the complete opposite of what I experienced here. This place is really great even for someone like me that has always hated the gym in the past!
I 100% recommend checking out the Training Room!

I have tried so many different gyms, and this one is amazing. I have been going to The Training Room since October and have actually stuck around (which is out of «gym-​character» for me). I love all the different classes they offer and they make going to the gym fun. It is very clean and mordern. The instructors are welcoming and know how to push you. Even in group classes, the instructors make sure you are doing the exercises correctly. Heidi and Regan are my favorite instructors.

I love this place too! The instructors are friendly and have great skills, there’s a nice variety of classes — weights, spin, TRX — and the a la carte format suits my complicated life way better than a locked-​in gym membership. The classes are not expensive if you buy the 12– or 24-​packs.
I mainly do the circuit classes, I like that they’re challenging but allow you to choose which exercises to hit hardest. Back feels bad today? Squat light and do more rows, and next time switch it up. But I’ve taken classes with most of the trainers and found all of them to be knowledgeable and helpful. I’ve learned a lot about bikes and weights, and I really appreciate picking up good technique so I don’t get hurt.
Don’t miss the Friday night country-​music circuit class, Alex Tanskey’s Roadhouse Rodeo — it’s a hoot!

What a great find! I tried out one of their classes for free when they were having a promotion. The trainers made sure I was getting the right burn throughout the circuits. If you want a good workout with proper technique– this is your place. I will be heading back there soon! — Hopefully they have student prices???

I love this place! It’s an upscale gym that gets down to business. This is not a place to come if you want to strut your peacock feathers (I mean show off your muscles meat-​head style or your newest lululemon purchase).
This place is spacious and clean, the equipment is new and the trainers are friendly, and knowledgeable. I’ve done some intro kettlebell classes with Maren and Heidi (the owners) — they’re both great. Really knowledgeable and very serious about getting your form right — I like that because no one needs to injure themselves lifting heavy things. Maren’s bells and wheels class at the Somerville location is also a killer — someone else mentioned she’s like a drill sergeant that cares — I second that!
I’m really into spin and I have tried all the spin studios around town. I’ve only just gotten to Neil’s Sunday 90min endurance spin class … where was this class my whole life?! It’s amazing… the bikes are in good condition, there’s stadium seating, there are some fancy power meters and there’s a video screen. The class I went to Neil was showing Tour de France training videos. Really motivational!

Just kidding about those four stars. Absolutely awesome.
Neil’s Sunday morning 90 minute endurance class kicks my ass in the best way possible, and he’s great. I love how he makes an effort to learn everyone’s name, check in with us during class without making us feel like he’s pushing us to work harder, and encourages us to support each other with fist pumps to neighboring riders after tough intervals.
Regan’s Monday class is also excellent.
Much love for the training room, and classes are very reasonably priced, especially when you buy larger packages.

Sh! t just got real. The TR2 is probably three times the space of the Somerville Ave. location, it has garage doors that open, and a massive changing/​stash your stuff area.
The spin studio is fully loaded: New bikes with power meters, a giant screen and projector so you can pretend you’re charging up the mountains or cycling through a George Michael video. And It has theater style floors too, so everyone has a good view. They also put a microphone system in which means Maren (co-​owner) no longer screams for the entire hour to be heard, lending her an air of approachability. That’s new and it looks good on her.
The whole space is well thought out and beautiful. What a fantastic addition to Dali-​wood. Woo!