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AllstarGaming617 t1_jdo5qlb wrote

I go to fit lab in Nashua on Amherst. Really nice gym that has all kinds of classes, a basketball court(a little dated for a court), it’s a touch pricey at 45.00 a month but that includes 24/7 access via a door key phone app. They do offer personal training sessions and there’s plenty of helpful people around to ask questions. Other benefits are a smoothie bar and a sauna(saunas close after staffed hours). The one thing I will warn you about is thier contracts. They are a little shifty in thier contractual shenanigans. When you’re signing up make sure you understand your contract terms especially if you sign up some personal training. Make it clear how many sessions you want, in what period of time and don’t let them pressure you into a long term contract, unless you want regular weekly training. Main point with them, read the fine print and don’t pay for what you don’t want. It’s an excellent gym/service otherwise.

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mjs710 t1_jdpwbmi wrote

I second Fitlab, overall decent commercial gym with lots of equipment, 24 hr access like you said + all the amenities, and they have coaches there

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movdqa t1_jdo7ftl wrote

I'm at the Nashua-Merrimack YMCA. They have weights, cardio, spinning, classes, TRX, tennis, racquetball, indoor tracks, basketball, swimming, hockey, pickelball. An adult membership is $50/month. It's definitely not a hardcore gym - lots of people at a very wide variety of levels.

There is a Planet Fitness on 101A and one around exit 6 and one in Merrimack. Bare bones stuff and don't grunt or lift too heavy.

I have a barbell, and a couple of adjustable dumbbells, several fixed dumbbells and a bench at home so I can train at home as well - the weights are all just a lot lower than at the gym.

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_From_dust t1_jdo5ktj wrote

I have a few friends that have gone to or do go to dynamic strength training in Nashua.

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The_On_Life t1_jdo4yu8 wrote

Arkitect Fitness in Tyngsboro.

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zButtercup t1_jdoqe3i wrote

How much is it

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The_On_Life t1_jdp1tq5 wrote

Not sure of their current rates, but it's comparable to what you'd pay at a group fitness facility, except it's much, much more personalized.

It's 24/7 access, but there are coaches on staff throughout the day so you can go in whenever it's convenient for you (no appointment) and there is someone there to coach you.

Every client gets their own custom workout program. No group training. The owner is a physical therapist so they also have physical therapy on site.

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Fast-Stand-9686 t1_je5ba14 wrote

Going to a consultation this week to see if the gym is for me. Do they have locker rooms there?

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The_On_Life t1_je5cxyg wrote

There are solo style bathrooms + a shower. It's not a huge globo style gym with thousands of members, it's got more of a small business/personal vibe to it.

Everything is very new and clean though.

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Fast-Stand-9686 t1_je5d3zl wrote

Awesome, thanks! Just trying to know if I would be a weirdo for getting changed there if I came from work.

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PM_Georgia_Okeefe t1_jdo5yy4 wrote

Any gym will be a good if you’ve never lifted. Just start.

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EigenVector164 t1_jdogp1g wrote

Odyssey Barbell in Salem. People are very friendly and it's a great community.

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scttcs t1_jdoxwn0 wrote

Choice Fitness is in the south of Bedford right off of Daniel Webster Hwy if that’s not too far of a drive for you

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goddammnick t1_jds55mr wrote

Not sure if anyone read your post, but what you are going to want to do is find a personal trainer if you want someone to show you the ropes. However, you can also just look online for beginner routines.

It's all about how many times a week you can go and consistency. Everyone does their own thing that works well for them, and while some are better than others, the most important thing is consistency.

After you do that, go get a planet fitness membership (try not to pay a sign up fee if you can help it) and spend the $10 a month learning about lifting and getting comfortable. At some point you may want to upgrade to a higher quality gym and as others have said, fit lab is good, YMCA and then you start getting into more "country club" style places that offer more than just a gym but other benefits as well.

Good luck!

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IBlazeMyOwnPath t1_jdseu4j wrote

I go to best fitness in Nashua and I love it. The staff is great, there are people of all levels in all the time, they’ll try and pitch you on the training but you can just say no thanks

Unlike fitlab they clearly put their money back into the gym having just undergone a decent renovation over covid time

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feelurvibe t1_jdob0jc wrote

Planet Fitness would be a good starter gym. $10.00 a month and they do have trainers. Once you learn the ropes and if you want to get more into free weights you can look elsewhere.

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