Cambridge Athletic Club

Experiencia fantástica: Very clean and nice gym. Staff is super lovely and everything about this gym is great. I made the right choice to switch my old gym by CAC. One other very good aspect is they are open during holidays, albeit shorter hours. A very big plus for gym addicts like myself.

Experiencia fantástica: Great and friendly staff!

Experiencia negativa: Peace family! This gym has some great amenities but the water has chemicals in it and I don’t recommend anyone who cares about their health to use the showers after workout. My skin turns white every single time. My shoes turn blue every single time. You can see the chemicals on your skin and on your shoes after you shower. I’m going to have the water tested and I will return the results when I get them. I will send the water to 3 different water testing facilities and will report them to both the CAC General Manager (Carla Bettencourt) and I will post here! To be quite honest, they should shut down the whole shower facility for a day, two, or however it long it takes to test and treat the water. I’ve never had such an experience this bad with water being this full of toxic chemicals that penetrate your skin immediately. The skin is the largest organ on the human body and we have to learn to protect ourselves better. Ever Fitness gym on 14 McGrath Highway has water that’s just as bad. Mind you, I am highly melanated and the chemicals pop up on my skin much clearer than others who are pale skinned, so you see the results of the chemicals immediately. I’m hoping that other people will take heed to this message and if you don’t believe me, go test the water yourself. I’m hoping that Carla, the district manager, or regional manager sees this and takes this seriously. They may be violating health codes with this one! Hope everyone has a great day’ I’ll see you soon! (CAC 215 First Street, Cambridge, MA) they also have a minor roach problem lol

Experiencia fantástica: A great place with lovely people! We searched and found a drop in place for our kids to play basketball while it was raining. They made us feel welcome! Will certainly return

Experiencia fantástica: My housemates and I loved this gym! It was always well cleaned and machines were up to date. The classes offered are fun as well, shout out to Julie from Body Balance. It is a little cramped, but they do their best to space out machines/classrooms, exercise space. Women’s gym was well maintained and full of machines/equipment. The only reason we cancelled is because we’re all moving out of Cambridge, and the cancellation process was straightforward. Hoping to find a gym as good as CAC next!

Experiencia fantástica: I love the gym - it's in a cool building and has all sorts of amenities like towel service and wet/dry saunas. The staff maintains the equipment very well - if a machine breaks, it's never down for long.

Experiencia fantástica: Gym has everything I use: Locker rooms with plenty of space/storage, well kept machines, and plenty of space during the off peak hours I use the facilities. I tried a few classes and thought they were fun, but not for me. I would highly recommend this gym for people who love fitness classes or for people who live in the area and just need a no frills fitness space.

Experiencia positiva: Been working out here since about 2019. Generally pretty happy with it. Helpful and available staff when you have questions or want your billing receipt. If you do want to cancel, there's a 2 month transition window but that's it: nothing like the big chain gyms. Five power racks are great, but during rush hour expect them all to be taken up. Like all gyms, there's an issue of people just sitting staring at their phone for 10 minutes between sets, doing nothing. Or super-setting half the machines in the gym. They have put up signs asking people to be respectful but I haven't seen any behavior changes in this. Going off hours is much less busy, but then you have to deal with the cleaning staff mopping right around your feet. Trying to squat when you have slippery floors isn't very safe at all, I've had to start getting a towel from the front desk to dry the floor to I don't kill myself. Cleaning staff should stay away from anyone using a squat rack, including the area near the sides where we change weights, otherwise it's just a slippery mess. The main negative and my reason for only four stars is access. Before COVID, we could walk right in the First Street or the Linksey Way entrance. During covid the building locked the Linksey way entrance, which is annoying as you have to walk around the block to the front. However, they eventually locked the front entrance, too. Gym members don't have access badges to the outside door, so we had to ring the visitor doorbell. That was annoying enough, but now they not only make you ring the door bell but have to speak to the security guard. The intercom is completely unintelligible and you have to shout 'I'm going to the gym!' to be let inside. Not a great experience during winter, or in the rain, since you are not covered. They really need to make getting inside easier. The gym is a tenant of the building, we should be granted come/go access through all doors without having to wait for security to buzz us in.

Experiencia fantástica: I recently joined this gym and I love it! They have a variety of machines/equipment and it never seems too crowded. A lot of workout classes and access to squash courts, a basketball court, saunas etc come with membership. I also like the rewards program!

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym with some excellent amenities! Always clean and not too crowded. Friendly staff. They offer a lot of deals and reward opportunities

Experiencia fantástica: The facility at 215 First St. is roomy with lots of equipment, including a women-only studio, so I rarely have to wait to use any machine. Recently they've added new classes, so there are varied options for cardio, flexibility and balance exercises. The staff and other members are friendly and encouraging. With the help of my personal trainer weekly training sessions since December 2021 I've lost 35 pounds. I'm feeling good and I look forward to continuing to improve my health with the support of the CAC community.

Experiencia fantástica: Been going here for a couple months. The gym is great - plenty of equipment, not too crowded, friendly staff. Can’t ask for more in a gym

Experiencia fantástica: Small but compact gym with 5 power racks and two weightlifting platforms, which are very nice. I go to CAC during rush hours but always can find a rack. They allow me to use chalk! It is a big bonus to me, maybe it is the main reason I still go here even living far away from here.

Experiencia fantástica: great facility for a reasonable price! the women's only fitness studio was a big sell for me

Experiencia fantástica: One of the best gyms in the area

Experiencia fantástica: I came to this gym from June 2021 - July 2022. Only reason I left was due to moving to a new state. I wish I could still come to this place! It is incredibly well-kept and offers a lot to do. I came for weightlifting and they offered more than enough equipment for my desired goals, though they also offered squash, basketball, crossfit, and fitness classes. During peak hours between 5pm - 6pm the gym was busy, but you could get a squat rack or a deadlift pad within 5 minutes of waiting. I always saw someone pass by cleaning the floors, which was a nice touch, and cleaning wipes were always in a convenient reach. I had a great experience here and will miss it!

Experiencia negativa: I had such HIGH hopes for this gym since it is right around the corner from where I live and has a great sauna. There are lots of good things about it but the woman's steam room is full of mold and it is right next door to the sauna. I am quite sensitive to mold so I am unable to join after trying out the day pass. I would consider if they truly fixed it by removing the tiles and cleaning the mold that is likely grown behind the tiles. I've never seen such a bad mold problem in a stream room before: it was smelly and visible. I am glad that fixing the steam room is in the fix list but it smelled musty and the black discoloration is often normal in the grout but it was beyond the grout and on the tile and that should wipe off. Mold is nothing to mess around with especially in basements and when there are ducts and vented air. I will certainly consider once the steam room has been fixed.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing club, I usually go for squash and working out. The courts are great and they have enough equipment and good variety of machines. Recommend especially if you want a good gym to go to after work.

Experiencia positiva: The instructors & the equipment are great. Carla is the best. Wifi isn’t fantastic though

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym, plenty of space and machines. Wonderful friendly staff that also take the mask mandate seriously and enforce it. The majority of people follow the rules and wear their masks, but there's a minority that try and play games. Just flag these selfish jerks and management will be on them - a few people have had their memberships suspended for repeatedly unmasking. So if you've been someone concerned about returning to a gym due to COVID, CAC Anthenaeum is about as good as it gets.

Experiencia fantástica: Great composition of basketball court, squash court, cross-fit box, gym and freestyle area! Friendly reception, great trainers. Very clean and no waiting times at fitness machines! Great place!

Experiencia fantástica: * It is clean and orderly, we usually see cleaning staff taking care of the environment * They have complete set of weight lifting equipments and cardio machines * Plenty of equipment and we never had to wait for anything

Experiencia fantástica: I love how I am always greeted when entering and farewelled on my way out.

Experiencia fantástica: Great equipment, friendly staff, well-maintained.

Experiencia fantástica: Staff are friendly and the equipment is consistently cleaned. This location has a great variety of equipment available, convenient location, and large locker rooms.

Experiencia fantástica: Best gym to workout in the Kendall Square area! Equipment is up to date and clean. Love it here!

Experiencia fantástica: Really clean gym, staff is always super nice, and the app makes everything easy to book. I've never had to wait for any equipment and there always plenty of towels. The locker rooms are roomy and super clean.The women's room makes stretching and doing floor work really comfortable. The trainer I have worked with has been super knowledgeable and encouraged me the whole way.

Experiencia fantástica: Location, price and equipment is great. Friendly staff. Never have to wait long to use something. Towel service. Weakest point would be the shower/locker room. It's fine and is clean, but I've seen nicer, more modern facilities. Very happy with my decision to join and I'd recommend it to anyone, particularly if you work or live in the area. Thanks!

Experiencia fantástica: Maria keeps the gym spotless. I also appreciate how many classes there are to choose from.

Experiencia positiva: Pretty good basic gym, I usually go in off peak times so have never had to wait for any of the equipment. Staff are for the most part friendly and regularly say hi to those whose faces they recognize. I recommend this gym.

Experiencia negativa: Staff is very sparse, and few of them know about the equipment. The screens on the treadmill don't turn off, so great if you enjoy ads. The locker room reminds me of my freshman year dorm.

Experiencia fantástica: Great trainers. Unthreatening environment. Decent equipment

Experiencia fantástica: Super friendly staff!

Experiencia fantástica: Ally Hochman is an incredible instructor that pushes people to their limits.

Experiencia fantástica: Satisfied long-time member. Clean facility, friendly staff, variety of class offerings, smart trainers.

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym in the community

Experiencia fantástica: This place has been great, I initially had a problem and left a bad review but I was immediately contacted and the issue was resolved. I'm so happy and it makes me really like this place, I felt valued.

Experiencia fantástica: I recommend this gym to everyone at work. It's clean, offers lots of classes, provides a workout AND shower towel so you don't have to carry that around with you. Just so much to offer if you're in that area.

Experiencia fantástica: Great staff and awesome classes! Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Wonderful

Experiencia fantástica: Free towel service and basketball court.

Experiencia fantástica: Well maintained. Upgrades equipments regularly. Now has four power racks and two weightlifting pads.

Experiencia fantástica: Great staff, amazing squash group instructor, the Body Pump classes are really good. I haven’t tried all classes but there are many and the ones I’ve done I like. I like having a women’s only exercise room mostly because sometimes it can be empty (off-peak hours) and the 5am-midnight unstaffed location is nice for when I end up working out really late. Carla resolved all my membership questions very easily, this gym does not try to make it tough to quit if you need to, she made the process super easy when I wanted to quit, then decided to stay for another month or so (no longer best location for me).

Experiencia fantástica: Good range of lifting equipment for serious lifters; decent lockerroom facilities.

Experiencia fantástica: Friendly staff, clean and well equipped facility, steam room, good location

Experiencia fantástica: Great Staff, love the sauna and women's room.

Experiencia fantástica: Classes included, great selection of strength-training and cardio machines, nice sauna and steam room, convenient to Kendall Square.

Experiencia fantástica: Gym + Crossfit at same place. Close to Kendall Square.

Experiencia positiva: Has a variety of machines and free weights. 2 benches and 4 squat racks. A room for classes, a room for racquet, a room for crossfit, and a basketball court.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing gym for busy professionals. They offer great classes with friendly and motivational instructors.

Experiencia fantástica: To the comment about old equipment - they just renovated in the past year and the equipment is all new. And there is a cafe/juice bar next to both locations. The people there are wonderful and the classes are fantastic!

Experiencia fantástica: The First st location is clearly the best of the three, great new weightlifting equipment and friendly, helpful staff.

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym...

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym! Lots of amenities like group fitness, CrossFit, Squash courts, women's only section, yoga / Pilates room, steam & sauna. Towels are free, nice staff