Healthworks Cambridge in Cambridge

A good gym, would be a great gym if it weren't over capacity. To get into clases you must hover over the app when they drop. After 5 you're standing in line for the showers, bumping elbows in the locker areas, waiting for machines and floor space. It's a zoo. I'd like to go later but they close early. The last hour of the day isn't that fun either, the cleaners work then with loud vacuums. It's a pity, the facility is nice and the staff are pleasant.

I used to love this gym... A couple years ago I went to this gym everyday, and willingly paid for it. During one summers, they renovated the place. They moved 95% of the equipment to a different outdoor location that had no parking and was very small, every section was closed off, showers and locker rooms were unavailable, and there were men working everywhere. Not to mention the paint fumes and saw dust EVERYWHERE, it was so loud I couldn't even listen to music on full volume. Every couple of weeks I'd kindly ask "When do you think you guys would be done renovating?", and they'd respond by saying "In a couple weeks". At least give me a realistic answer rather than getting my hopes up that were eventually gone after a while. Customer service was horrible. I was very patient and understood that renovating takes a while, but as MONTHS went by (if I can remember, 6 months before I left) wth was I even paying for? A treadmill and toxic air? There were literally only 5 treadmills. So I cancelled my membership, and many months later is when they finally finished. I was ripped off. I heard it's packed like a chicken coop now lol.

This review is specifically about Healthworks' pricing and sales approach. They charge you EVERY TWO WEEKS, not monthly like every other gym everywhere. When I signed up with the manager, she was not clear with me about this fact. I only realized it after my credit card flagged it as potential fraud. The facilities are excellent (though the post-work capacity crunch is real), so I probably would have signed up anyway. But the deception - and lack of any apology from management - has left me with a sour taste. So you know... $75 fee x 26 biweekly payments = $1,950 per year.

I’ve been a member for almost a year and I enjoyed it… but at this point it’s WAY OVERCROWDED. Guys, you honestly need to do something about it. All treadmills today were taken (at 7:30pm) and there is barely space in the gym and everywhere, sauna, lockers rooms, bathrooms, it’s at capacity. As a member Im really disappointed.

I’ve been a member of this gym for a few months and have been struggling with class availability. I prefer workout classes over doing my own thing, but pretty much every class fills up within minutes! I work a regular 9-5 so the classes that work with my schedule are nearly impossible to find a spot in. If classes were easier to access, I would absolutely continue my membership but it’s just not worth the price for me.

In theory HealthWorks in Cambridge is great: great classes, spa area, and clean facility. But for the last 2-3 months it has been a complete zoo: you can't nab a spot in a class, or the sauna many times between 4-7 PM on a weekday. For the price one pays, this is pretty unacceptable. Part of the problem is the gym closes early--at least by city standards--9 PM most days and 8 on Sat and Sunday. I had asked whether they would consider staying open one hour later, which could alleviate things. And they won't. I can't really recommend this gym if you could only go after work.

I really really love this gym. I look forward to going every single time. The workout area is pretty spacious (during peak time it can get crowded but it’s never been an issue for me) and the equipment is really nice! The spa amenities are my absolute favorite. Getting to end my workout with the steam room & sauna has been a treat and helpful to my mental health. I would definitely recommend shower shoes or rubber shoes to walk around in! Although the spa and locker room areas are consistently cleaned, there’s lots of hair on the floor in the spa area and without shoes I don’t think I would use it. Other than that, I truly truly recommend this gym to anyone in the area!

I visited HealthWorks in Cambridge because I am interested in finding a gym while I'm in the area. I was able to schedule a tour pretty easily and the front desk was accommodating when I needed to switch my time. This is my review from attending the club during one visit. LOCATION The location is pretty accessible by train and there is parking at the Porter Square parking lot. CLEANLINESS When considering a gym, the cleanliness is of high priority to me. The facility was relatively clean and they had places to use wipes in different locations on the floor. EQUIPMENT The equipment is pretty updated. I went in the middle of the day and there was plenty of equipment available for use. PRICE The price is on par with other health clubs of similar status? I have paid more for gyms but this certainly isn't cheap even with my corporate discount. I could see how you can get a lot of value because they have different classes and is someone that takes many group classes, it's nice to see that they have a number of classes to choose from. I like that you can choose to forgo a contract because I'm not able to lock into a year-long contract at this time. I will say the locker room has a lot of different things that you would need to get ready such as blow dryer, flat iron, feminine hygiene products Q-tips. The showers are standard not very spacious and they have soap or body wash shampoo and conditioner. The lotion isn't the best quality. Despite slathering plenty on my skin, I was was dry soon after. My main gripe was that the bathroom or changing area definitely smell like corn chips. I haven't decided if I'd become a member yet but this is a pretty solid health club.