Bally Total Fitness

(617) 338-9001

17 Winter St
Boston, MA 02108 42.3558 -71.0609

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What People Are Saying About Bally Total Fitness

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In Short – When Planet Fitness opened its Downtown Crossing club in November 1997, other Boston gym owners were shaking in their top-of-the-line sneaks. As it turns out, Planet Fitness is not the gym to end all gyms after all. Sure, it boasts all new equipment and just about the best real estate a gym could have. But rather than becoming the city's preeminent health club, Planet Fitness has become just another convenient place for Financial District types to work out. – – –

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/12/08

I've never felt more DUPED!!!!

by TakeItToTheWeb

So my 2 year membership expired last December. I was glad because I really didn't enjoy the gym. They made a bunch of changes switching all the equipment around and it was 100 percent different from when I first started. So here it is in August, 9 months since my membership ended and I have a debt collection agency after me. Apparently Planet Fitness still continues to charge you (at a discounted rate) even after your membership ends. I only found this out because I switched credit cards. I looked back at previous statements and sure enough I was being charged 19 bucks a month since my membership ran out. So they tell me that I need to fill out a form and cancel in person or write a certfied letter requesting my membership be cancelled or they go on charging you. This is stange to me considering my membership ENDED in Dec.

Whatever , it is what it is. I don't always check bank statements. And when I did I guess I didn't notice the 19 bucks being withdrawn. So all in all I lost about 180 dollars because I officially didn't cancel my membership even though it already ended. I don't know if other people fall into this trap or Im the only one. I just don't think its too much to ask for a letter telling us the situation right around the time our membership is due to expire.

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/07/05

Membership staff dreadful

by jenyon412

I joined, however, despite the incredibly nasty head membership staff person because the classes were so interesting: mat pilates, karoake spinning, and a favorite (much to the surprise of people who know me), cardio-striptease.

Unfortunately now Crunch has been bought by Bally Fitness. While this has expanded the venues (for which I am pleased), it also means the interesting classes are gone, and I don't plan on signing up here again.

  • Pros: Formerly classes
  • Cons: Classes gone, Nasty membership ppl, Really loud music

The Details on Bally Total Fitness

The Extras:

Certified personal trainers can customize a program designed to meet your needs in strength training, yoga, kick-boxing, pre/post-natal, marathon training and rehabilitation.

Know Before You Go:

Check individual class schedules for availability because classes vary at different Crunch locations.

Know Before You Go:

Personal trainers are both skilled and plentiful, so if you're looking for some personal attention they're more than able to provide it. Just remember to make your appointment at least one day in advance.

The Extras:

With its manifold treadmills and bountiful rows of impressive equipment, Planet Fitness is one of the best gyms in Boston for those who are heavy into machines

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Health Clubs & Gyms, Health & Fitness Consultants

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