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November 2022 by David Provost
This is a 100% positive review of Skill of Strength (SOS). I’m a masters athlete at the local, regional, national, and world level. My needs and expectations are not typical - I don’t go to the gym because I want to lose a few pounds, I go because it helps me compete. I have specific goals and SOS provides the kind of expert performance coaching that I need in order to thrive. Mike Perry and his team understand my goals and mentality and as a result I’m incredibly well prepared. I remain injury free with little or no pain, my physical capacity seems to keep increasing, and I can perform at a level that most people… can't. I’ve been an SOS member for years and I joined after a thorough search of the Boston area for a high performance, technically oriented gym staffed by expert coaches who are on the cutting edge of their field. If you have specific competitive goals and want coaches who work with high performance amateur and professional athletes, all packaged in a gym where standing on the gas is encouraged, you’ll be right at home at SOS.
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November 2022 by Paul Butler
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I walked into Skill of Strength. All I knew was that I was coming off a long period of a few illnesses which saw my body pretty much decimated. At one point I was in a wheelchair and needed help to do basically anything. After about 18 months of PT and continued treatments, I was ready for the next step. I needed to start trying to build back some of my strength and flexibility to make life easier, but I wasn’t sure where to start. My friend strongly suggested checking out SOS and I knew from my first evaluation with Mike that this was the place that could help me. I started with personal training sessions with my trainer, Matt. He has and continues to develop an individualized plan that works on all the areas I need. In just a few months I’ve made big strides. I’m able to move around better and I can tell I’m getting stronger. I’m now to the point where I’m to do open gym times as well as book times under the SUCCEED program. I can’t state enough how much the team at SOS has helped me progress so far and I know this is just the beginning.
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July 2022 by Connie Hantzis
Skill of Strength is such a great place to get fit and feel strong again . I’m 67 years old and I wasn’t sure how I would do. This place is not like any other gym. You see people of all ages and strength capabilities. I’ve been at skill of strength for 3 months. I’ve improved my balance my posture and I just feel so much stronger. I have to say I owe all this success to my trainer Sam. She is so knowledgeable and knows how to get me to push myself.I couldn’t ask for a better trainer. I leave my session feeling so good! THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!! My trainer Sam is AWESOME!??????????
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June 2022 by Beth Benoit
I have been a member for three months now, and it has made a huge difference in my health. I knew I had lost strength during the pandemic, but I had no idea how much I had lost and how poor my balance was. The coaches have been great at helping me modify exercises so I can make progress without injury. They are really good at helping regular middle aged folks gain strength even with wonky shoulders, knees, hips. I am making steady progress, and am confident that if I keep being consistent that I will get stronger.
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June 2022 by Phil Babcock
SoS is a very unusual gym. They have a goal of being the best gym for your clients is how I have experienced it. Lots of my (formerly) chronic problems have been solved over the 4 years I have been working with my trainer. All of the trainers knowledgeable and helpful, but I think the best feature (and, perhaps, the magic of SoS) is the vibe of the place. This includes the trainers and all the people working out there. Everyone is cheerfully working hard. That's unusual, and much appreciated.
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April 2022 by Allie H
Very clean, super helpful, and friendly staff! I highly recommend this gym for all levels of fitness, and ages!
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June 2021 by Rick Fike
One of the best places I have ever worked out at. Like a family and the coaches are right there with you during classes or helping you out when you are on your own. Can't say enough about this place.
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February 2021 by Todd Melanson
The best and most supportive team of trainers I have ever come across....thanknyou to all of them for helping to continue to meet my goals
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January 2021 by Jonathan Pitts
So, five stars is not enough. Between the excellent staff, fantastic facilities, and thoughtful individualized planning for SOS's clients, I can't say enough. After years of dealing with a bad back, that went seriously wrong earlier in the year, owner Mike Perry, has me well on the way to healing and getting back to all the activities I love, even stronger. I am hooked! You will never regret being part of the SOS community.
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June 2020 by Shannon Walent
Skill of Strength has been such a positive place for my family and me for almost two years. SOS did not skip a beat when life changed these past few months...from indoor, to virtual to outdoor workouts...all professional, fun and effective! While waiting to train indoors again, SOS has continued to provide a TOP quality service and a level of personal engagement that continues to impress me. The members appreciate Mike, Amanda, Kevin, Xavier, Bryson and Stephanie so much. No time like the present to join. I recommend SOS without reservation.
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June 2020 by Brandi Cianci
I absolutely love Skill of Strength. Coaches are amazing.. Members are so supportive, and uplifting. Joining SOS has been life changing. I'm so thankful to be part of SOS..
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February 2020 by Stephen Sawyer
Can't say enough. I've been encouraged to join for months (years?) and kept saying it wasn't for me, I wasn't ready, it was too expensive, it was for elite athletes only, I don't do boutique, excuse, excuse, excuse. This is a diverse, comfortable place to get a very meaningful workout. It's efficient. The workouts are varied and creative. The class times work well for working folk. The staff is friendly, encouraging and they care. SOS can't even be compared to your standard $10 a month gym. It's more than a gym. Try it out.
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January 2020 by Randi LaMadeleine
Wonderful place and excellent coaches that help you train and perform the exercises without injury.
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December 2019 by Elizabeth de la Torre
I have never ever in my life loved a group of people more in my life! I have never felt so supported and challenged by people that I actually like. Try, just try it and I bet you will love it.
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December 2019 by Jillian Furman
I’ve been a member of SOS for about a year and a half now – joining this gym was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. I knew I needed to make a change to improve my overall health, so I decided to invest in some help to make myself reach these goals. I have not been disappointed – it’s been worth every penny. Not only have I been getting great workouts, but I’ve learned how to properly lift weights from supportive coaches and I’ve had fun doing it in a group class setting. The community at SOS is really special. I’ve recently started participating in the new THRIVE small group training program at SOS – this new program offers customized training programs and a small group training session (max of five clients) each week with Coach Kevin Driscoll. There are various reasons to try out THRIVE, but for myself personally, it offered a way to get even more accountability and a program specific to my individual strength goals that would challenge me in new ways. I also recently found out that I have a chronic knee injury which prevents me from being able to do all of the exercises in the regular group classes (although, the coaches always have alternatives available!). But THRIVE offers a program that is specifically tailored to me and my abilities - it includes only exercises that I can perform safely even with my chronic knee injury. THRIVE provides a challenging individualized program in a supportive environment. And the weekly small group training sessions offer more one-on-one coaching due to the smaller class size which I have found very beneficial. Coach Kevin has made a positive impact on my life and he continues to do so each week with THRIVE – he is not only knowledgeable and helpful, but he is able to motivate effectively and knows when to push me harder. And he does it all with a great sense of humor which makes even the hardest exercises fun!
