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February 2024 by Becca M.
I have seen some other peoples reviews about not getting proper instruction on your first class and that is 100% true. My first class I had no idea what I was doing. I was starting on the treds but they were saying what we needed for our floor set up so I was trying to get that started when I was met with someone else also in my spot and she informed me that we were switching and I would set up my floor station after my run. It absolutely would have been nice to get that beforehand and then when class started they were shouting numbers and I had no clue what was going on. I definitely think it would be helpful if there was a quick intro for new folks instead of just getting tossed into the fire. I came back because I loved the work out and they kick your butt! And now that I've been a few times I've gotten the hang of it and it is my favorite workout. I feel on top of the world when I finish a Barry's boot camp and the instructors here push you but also give you grace. Alex will get me to run as hard as I can and not make me feel bad when I have to drop down to a walk.
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December 2023 by Joy G.
UPDATE: Have now taken a few more classes. Some further mulling: 1. I missed the memo that you don't have to switch between rounds. Obviously most people do but you have the option of doing all 4 rounds of floor or all 4 rounds of treadmill. I was majorly confused when not everyone made the switch but apparently you can just stay at the same station the whole time. But anyway, you have the option of booking a Double Floor option if you don't want to do the treadmill. 2. There is a *vibe* here and frankly, it gets on my nerves. Not enough for me to stop going altogether but it is a huge pet peeve to see people on their phones during a round (not even during a break) and taking selfies/scrolling Instagram. You may say, "Joy, be a big girl and just ignore them." You'd be right but it is a) hugely distracting and b) disrespectful to the instructor. I get it, we're all addicted to our phones, but there's a diff between quickly checking your phone for an email versus being on IG for minutes at a time. 3. I do think some of the instructors could demo the moves more, rather than punt it to a random person and say, "Everyone, look at [NAME] and see what she does!" As it was, the transitions are so quick, I again copied what everyone was doing around me or ... just did my own thing. Which brings me to my next point. 4. A lot of the moves don't necessarily need to be done with the equipment that the instructors mention. In one of the classes, we did bicep curls with a band. I found it needlessly confusing and time-consuming to set up, so just did the same thing with a weight. Don't be afraid/too self-conscious to modify. 5. So far, my favorite instructor has been Harley, who teaches the Arms & Abs class on Monday evenings. His cues are super clear, he'll do the moves with the class, and he's very encouraging and kind. Great for beginners and regulars alike.
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November 2023 by Victoria C.
A great location in Chestnut Hill, right next to the container store. I went on a weekend morning, so it wasn't too crowded. The studio is very large, but everything is jam packed in together. The treadmill and work benches are very close to one another. There was a welcome card on the treadmill where I started and the instructor let me know what he'll be saying for when I'm on the treadmill vs when I'm doing weight training. This workout is very intense switching from running to weights a couple of times. It was a bit confusing trying to figure out what numbers the instructor was saying for the treadmill, so I adjusted to what worked for me. I have never been a runner, so not falling off the treadmill was my goal. Running on a treadmill definitely has a learning curve and I accidentally pulled the safety cord once too, but it ended up being a nice break in-between sprints. The swear towel definitely came into use and the weight workouts were easy enough to follow along. Barry's has a massive weight rack, but I stuck to the lighter of the heavy weight from 10-15lbs for the exercises we were doing. The instructor was definitely full of energy to get people pumped up on a weekend morning. The music was loud, energy was high, and the lights were dim, so all you had to do was keep going. There are locker rooms with showers and all the amenities you could need as well as a fuel bar. There's a small retail area with massage guns as you'll need them for recovery. Overall, a very high intense class that'll give you a great workout.
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October 2023 by DJ Antigua
Excellent trainer there Sunday morning for the 8 o’clock class. (Blanking out on her name, but she was great.) Good, motivated crowd. Friendly folks at front desk. Clean lockers and bathroom. Clean workout room. ? recommend.
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August 2022 by Alison White
Great workout, super nice staff.
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May 2022 by Alexandra Villamizar
It's a good place but you have to make an appointment for entering
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April 2022 by Alec Papazian
Best instructors of any Barry's region
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October 2020 by John Anderson
What an awesome team! Here after action photo from outdoor workout while snowing this morning with
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December 2019 by Richard Charron
Kristen is a top notch trainer and will make sure you have a killer work out. Have tried other group classes in the past but Barry's does it right ?
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October 2019 by Melissa R.
I absolutely LOVE Barry's Bootcamp in Chestnut Hill. I'm coming from Framingham, so I'm thrilled to not have to go all the way into Boston to get one of these classes in. I like to go about once a month using ClassPass (15 credits for one class which is pretty hefty) and it's always a treat when I go! If you're a beginner to fitness I don't know how much I would recommend these classes. I workout at least 3x a week and am used to HIIT training and lifting and these classes still kick my a** like no other at the end. The trainers that I've had have always been super friendly and welcoming. They have given clear directions therefore making it easy to make the transitions. There's NOTHING better than taking a luxurious shower post class with their Oribe products (another treat factor considering Oribe is pricy AF) - there are only 3 showers though, but I've never had to wait. There are also 2 bathrooms and I've usually had to wait, but not the biggest deal. Lastly, the fuel bar! You can pre order a shake so that it's ready for you right after class. This is the BEST. They are pricy (around $9-$11 each) but like I said, I treat going to Barry's like a once a month treat so I like to have the whole experience!
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August 2019 by Megan MacDonald
YAS. Is all I have to say.
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August 2019 by Lauren H.
Location is great because it is outside the city and there is parking which is awesome. Love the instructors and the front desk staff and the gym is very clean. The only reason I am giving this location 2/5 stars is because you pay the same price you would pay at the Downtown Crossing or Back Bay location but the classes are 50 minutes and not 60. You are basically paying more money for less fitness time. You have the same amenities at all three locations, so nothing is different only the fact that you are paying more for less at Chestnut Hill â€
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April 2019 by Susan Diaz
Had a lot of fun
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March 2019 by Riley S.
I have been to this location twice. Two different teachers, two different experiences. The first time my friend and I went together as first timers. The space is really nice. Very clean with all the amenities - seriously. From a juice bar to phone charging stations in the lockers. This location also has parking which is great. The checking in process was fairly simple. However, we were told as new people that we would be able to go in to the class first and talk to the instructor which did not happen. The instructor did not ask if anyone was new, but instead just taught the class as if everyone was familiar with what was going on. This was very frustrating, especially something as high intensity as this was. We didn't know we would be going back and forth, back and forth. It was difficult to understand when the instructor was talking to the treadmill group and when she was talking to the floor group. We couldn't see her when she would show us what floor work to do. No one was very welcoming, which as a new person was a bummer. I left that day feeling pretty unfulfilled and unsure of the whole experience. That being said, I went a second time to the same location with a different instructor, Ashley. She was very friendly and asked if anyone was new. The two people I went with were allowed to go in early and chat with Ashley about what was going to happen and the overall structure of the class. Afterward, my friends said this was very helpful to them. During the class, Ashley was very clear and had a positive attitude during the class. She also played good music. I would definitely go back with her as my instructor. Overall, the workout is good. Time flies by, especially with a good workout. I give them a 4 stars mostly based on my second experience and the fact that the facility is very nice. I recommend trying it out, but make sure you get into the class early if it's your first time!
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February 2019 by Christine M.
I got the First-Timers pass and went to Ashley's class this morning. She controls the room, keeps everyone where they need to be (even noobs like me) and makes clear what has to happen. The workout itself was great, a combination of treadmill running and strength training. The facility is very clean, locker room was clean and easy to navigate. I'll be back.
