Flight Performance & Fitness in Waltham

I can’t believe I found this place because it’s exactly what I was looking for. It’s a small spot—a bit of a hole in the wall—but the people could not be more wonderful, smart, and friendly. It’s small-group personal training. Essentially, they pair you one-on-one with a personal trainer and customize a workout just for you. They have all the equipment you need. It’s not the shiniest or newest, but it works perfectly well, and it’s definitely cost-effective. I come in twice a week and do my workouts. I get so much attention from the four coaches in the room at the same time, and I’ve been making tons of progress. I’ve been here for six or seven weeks now, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more. Couldn’t recommend it more highly. If you’re looking for personal training, don’t want to pay a fortune, and still want the highest quality, this is the place. I’ve been a member of Equinox, the Sports Club LA, and various other gyms over the years, and this one is my favorite. Shout out to Coleman and Magnus (but also Bryce, Dan, Everett, Maria and Dylan)

Wonderful work out environment. Flight Performance has created a truly welcoming environment for people at all levels of fitness from newbies to power lifters. The trainers are always quick and happy to help and offer support and guidance. I love that this is truly a fitness focused environment. There are no mirrors around only fun music, great equipment, helpful trainers and kind gym goers. Highly recommend for anyone looking to do weight training to keep themselves strong or get themselves strong.

Before I became a member at Flight, I was broke, hoeless and weak. After becoming a member at Flight, my money is up, women are kind to me, and I even reached my goal of benching 315lbs. All thanks to consistency and support from the great team at Flight!

I joined Flight about 2 years ago as I was emerging from the postpartum phase with my second child. I had a long history of chronic dieting, weight cycling, and disordered eating and while I loved exercise and being active it was always with an unhealthy focus on my weight and size. After doing a lot of work on unlearning diet culture and getting to know my own body and what foods and movement it craves, I was intrigued to see an ad for Flight and the focus on strength and resilience. I am not naturally athletic and never did sports as a kid so I wasn't sure if I would fit into the gym environment but from my very first encounter with the team I was immediately at ease and knew this would be the place for me. The workouts have always been perfectly tailored to my fitness level and ability and my progress has been so steady and consistent that I sometimes forget how far I've come. If you had told me 2 years ago that I would be able to deadlift almost 150lbs I would have laughed in your face, but I can do so much now that I couldn't have achieved with traditional exercise models. I have more energy, I am able to walk and run and go up the stairs with more ease, I can lift my children and play with them joyfully. My body's shape has changed a bit (clothes fit better, thighs are thicker!) and I am able to finally love and accept my body for what it is because I am amazed by what it can do now. The community at Flight has become a source of friendship and support in ways I could not have anticipated. When I have had life events or situations that have meant I can't come in as frequently, my coach always modifies my workouts so that I can keep making progress at my own pace. I plan to be a member of Flight for a long time to come and highly recommend it to everyone!

I've never been an athlete -- most of my life I hated working out. I used to feel intimidated by the weights room. Flight made training easy, accessible, and most importantly, FUN for me. The coaches writes a program personalised just for each client -- and this is really true. My coach adjusted my program when I developed arthritis in my hip so I could strengthen the muscles around my hip without worsening it. And the coaches on the floor would suggest further modifications if I was in more pain / less mobile on a particular day. Post-surgery, my coach continued to support my rehab, pushing me a bit when I needed it, but never letting me do too much too fast. The quality of coaching is the #1 reason for going to Flight. The #2 reason to go to Flight is the community. The coaches, the clients, and the general ambience and banter is so enjoyable that I don't ever have to force myself to go to the gym, or rely on motivation alone; I want to go to the gym because I like being around the people there. The coaches are all athletes, a lot of the clients are athletes, but I have never felt that they give me less attention, or are less nice to me, because I am not one. I cannot recommend Flight Performance & Fitness enough. And finally, shoutout to my coach, Jared!

Flight has been phenomenal and I continue to be super-impressed. It is not only an overall fantastic fitness model, but it is also a model that would benefit U.S. health and society collectively. I lived and worked in South America for several years, and the fitness centers in the country I lived in have a similar fitness model. I never thought it could be duplicated in the United States, but Flight has proven that it can. The coaching structure and support, the personalized workout planning, and the targeted education and guidance (with real-time instructional videos and in-person coaching) are what truly set Flight apart. Moreover, the wide-range of flexible session times on a daily and weekly basis are conducive to my busy professional work schedule. This has enabled me to build a weekly workout schedule that fits my life very well.

Flight is a truly unique gym that really strikes a balance between supporting individual goals and fostering a strong sense of belonging. There isn’t one “type” at Flight. Members are all ages, backgrounds and abilities. My individualized program keeps me engaged, excited and safely on track. And at the same time, there’s something incredibly motivating about seeing other members pushing themselves to reach their goals. The coaching staff is exceptional—not only are they knowledgeable, but they’ll always offer encouragement, thoughtful feedback, and answers to questions. It’s clear that part of the coaching culture is continued learning and being deeply invested in each member’s success. I’ve been a member of plenty of gyms and none compare to Flight. I’d recommend them to everyone.

I’ve always been an athlete and in good shape, but in my mid/late 40’s I let things get away from me and I ended up tearing my ACL playing volleyball. After having surgery and going through recovery Covid hit which put my plans of getting back into great shape again on hold. I was beyond thrilled when I found Flight Performance and Fitness. They are exactly what I need in my workout program. They design my program to fit my needs and my goals. I’m 54 now and as much as I’d like to think I can keep up with the younger generation, I can’t always do that, but that doesn’t deter me from doing a great workout that builds muscle and keeps me healthy to try. The coaches are all great about knowing me and what my strengths and limitations are and pushing me to be the best I can be. The structure of the workouts fits my needs perfectly. If left to my own devices I am sure I would over do it or do something incorrectly and end up hurting myself. They help me progress through my workouts building that stamina to move onto the next level when ready. They also have modifications on exercises if needed that make me feel like I am not taking the easy road just a different road to reach the same goal. It’s both a mental and a physical journey for me. No matter what stage of fitness or age you are in your life they will design a program for you and provide the support to reach your goals. I couldn’t be happier I saw their ad in my social media feed.