I have been a member at Fitness Concepts for many years and cannot say enough good things about them. The owner and staff are super friendly and always willing to assist wherever they can. The facility is well maintained and always clean. They offer a great variety of fitness options including a great selection of group fitness classes, personal training sessions and the outside Bear Crawl Park facility to allow you to switch it up from time to time instead of getting stuck in the same old routine every day. I would highly recommend Fitness Concepts to any one looking to sign up for a gym membership!

Lots of space to workout with social distancing, large selection of weights and machines, classes, personal training and more!

My home away from home for the last 4 years! This is no ordinary fitness center! The staff/trainers are always friendly, helpful, and courteous, the gym floor has more than enough equipment, and they offer a lot of group fitness classes and events (if that’s something that you’re interested in) some of which are included in the normal gym membership. It’s a little pricier than some of the other gyms in the area, but you get what you pay for!

Fitness concepts is hands down the best gym around. They do the best job to make sure all of us are kept safe and the facility is unbelievably clean. They are always finding ways to bring new amazing things to the gym and have set the tone for an incredible family community. They welcome everyone with open arms. I highly recommend going to fitness concepts it’s more then just a gym.

My friend went here for a bit to do her workouts. Said she took a few classes and always was happy with the instructors.I just recently signed up and so far it seems just as she said. Everything is clean, the environment is non judgmental and I’m excited to keep going and learning about being into fitness as times go on.

The best fitness and wellness center I have ever been a part of. Fitness concepts is not just a health club, it’s a family. I have been a member since 2005 and have met lifelong friends as well as maintaining my health and fitness. FCHC has an accommodating staff as well as state of the art equipment and some of the best personal trainers in the area. I’ve yet to find a better gym and I would very highly recommend Fit Con to anyone looking to live a strong and healthy lifestyle!

I have been a member of Fitness Concepts for 6 years and I cannot say enough about this facility! They always go above & beyond for their members making them feel like family. The atmosphere they have created is welcoming and they are always willing to help you attain your fitness goals. Becoming a member of this faculty was the best decision I have made!

If youre looking for a local gym that offers literally EVERYTHING, this is the place to be! From Group Fitness to Personal Training to CrossFit to work out on your own... you name it, they offer it. The staff is amazing. The members are amazing. Theyre not just friends, theyre family. I highly recommend this place, no matter what your fitness needs may be.

Ive been going to this health club since they opened in 2003 and the staff have always been friendly and helpful. They are very supportive and always trying to get ppl to workout together as a team. Im fortunate enough to part of this team. The relay 26.2 was a great experience. However I do miss Run for a Beer. Thanks fitness concepts

I have been going to Fitness Concepts for the past 8 years. I’ve tried many gyms over the past 50 years and this is far and away the best! The facilities are second to none, the staff is friendly and professional, the coaches are the best in the business. The gym is open again after being closed since March, and they are making every effort to keep people safe from COVID-19. I recommend Fitness Concepts wholeheartedly.

I have been going to Fitness Concepts for years now. I have left and tried other places, but I ended up right back at Fitcon. No where else compares to the support, love, and family feel as you walk through those doors. The trainers there have a ton of knowledge and are so good at making my workouts adaptable to me. Whatever injury or challenges you have, these people are the only ones I trust to train with. The gym is super clean, and now a days there are sanitizing stations everywhere. The safety protocols they have in place are top notch. Go there. You wont be disappointed! They. Are. The. Absolute. Best.

Knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming staff. Atmosphere is supportive for all skill levels. Creates a feeling of community that weve never experienced anywhere else. Absolutely recommend Fitness Concepts!

My family and I have been at Fitness Concepts since they opened. Their knowledge and dedication to their members and staff is amazing!! Fitcon is synonymous with family, community and devotion!! I wouldRecommend this facility 100%! They have everything you could possibly need to stay connected and motivated!

I recently had my membership revoked at this gym last week. I spoke to staff to clarify a situation regarding their mask policy. I was never once rude or disrespectful in any way and I invariably adhered to the posted guidelines. During that interaction they fabricated information multiple times, undermining my integrity and leaving me absolutely baffled by their self righteousness. Their decision was completely unwarranted and I am outright appalled by the Customer Service at this establishment. If I had known how this gym was being managed I wouldve most definitely gone elsewhere.

Im so proud to say I go to fitness concepts! Everyone from the owners to the staff go above and beyond to be as helpful as you need to get your fitness journey going or to just answer any questions you may have. As the pandemic goes on I dont worry about going there and it not being clean and disinfected. Ive seen many staff members and members helping to put equipment away and cleaning at all times of the day. there are many times i say ill be home soon and itsa hrs later the community at fitness concepts is like family. I wouldnt want to go anywhere else! Great job everyone keeping up the great job at keeping us safe and healthy

I’ve got much to say over the abysmal treatment that is likely to occur here, however, I am limited in characters on google reviews. They have a well established reputation of treating members and employees alike with disrespect. This culture appears to be nourished from the top and permeates and corrupts the entirety of the gym. They were very slow to respond by email or talk civilly in person but I suspect that this being a public forum they are likely to respond quicker. As for more specific details of how atrociously they behave as a gym I would point you towards yelp. I’ve long held the practice of daily training in equanimity and this has given me advanced practice for sure, lol. Avoid this place like the plague and avoid the frustration entirely. There are plenty of better alternatives around.

Just finished an amazing challenge at FitCon. 26.2 with a view :) every staff member was so encouraging and supportive. I’ve been a member since day 1 and love all the different options especially during this crazy Covid time! Keep up the great work Fitness Concepts!

Fitness Concepts is an absolutely fantastic Health Club! I am extremely proud to say that I have been a member for 14 years. The staff is excellent and very willing to help you. The personal trainers are beyond exceptional!I have trained with Matt Cali during all of my years at FC. He has trained me beyond my expectations!The atmosphere at FC is so positive that you automatically want to succeed. I highly recommend FC for anyone that wants to improve their health as well as their physical fitness!Nancy Y.

I had a very negative experience with Fitness Concepts, although I have never been a member. My brother who is a Special Operations combat Veteran was a member of this gym and worked out religiously as a way to manage his mental health post military. He was asked to put on a mask, although he was not within a barbells length or within 6 feet as the posted gym policy states. He wears a mask everywhere that is required and said he would get it when he finished what he was doing, but questioned why he alone was being asked to do so when the majority of members were also unmasked. While he was looking for his mask he also questioned why he was being singled out. Instead of answering his question, the police were called to escort him out and then his membership was cancelled (and that of his girlfriend). I contacted the gym owner to ask for clarification about why the police were called so instantly and to ask if there was a part of the story that I was missing. I received a canned response 4 days later that made it clear they were not interested in having any real conversation about the incident and that they were totally uninterested in understanding what actually happened. I requested the Gardner Police Report and was able to verify that according to the police this was a non-incident and the use of the police was more than likely unjustified.

This gym makes me feels like we are family. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure my needs are met. I love this gym.

I met with Matt about a month ago for a consultation. After our conversation, I decided it would be in my best interest to start working with him ASAP. I mentioned to him that I had just finished 8 weeks of PT, and was dealing with a rotator cuff injury. I’ve also had a history of sciatica, neck issues, and stress related problems like, high blood pressure, due to owning a business. I made it clear that I wanted to approach my healing from a holistic standpoint, and that I wanted to overcome these problems without medication.I can honestly say that making the decision to get into the gym, and working with a personal trainer has been one of the BEST decisions that I’ve ever made. I know that Matt has my best interests in mind, and he’s paid close attention to my limitations and restrictions, helping me overcome and work through these challenges! He always goes the extra mile, for example; with my permission, he video records our training sessions, clearly defines and explains the exercises, and points out areas that are being focused on. By doing this, I am able to go home and continue the exercises, so that I’m constantly improving. He even writes up a complete exercise program based on the exercises we did during the day so that I have that for my home routine.I’ve attended a few Fit Edge classes as well. These classes are another extension of the friendly atmosphere. It’s a comfortable and inviting environment, that every single employee at Fitness Concepts promotes. I couldn’t be happier with the commitment and highly individualized attention that I receive as a client of Matt’s.

Best fitness club for the Greater Gardner area! Love it very spacious and areas to perform variety of different exercises. Owners and staff are great! Answer all questions and set you for a great and healthy lifestyle.

Great place, friendly, dedicated trainers

Amazing workout place!!! the personels are very friendly , I signed my kids too I love it .

Staff are always friend and helpful! Facility is great too!

So first of all they play the background music so freaking loud youll need noise cancelling headphones just to hear your own music. I went through 3 pairs and a new phone before I had to buy a $300 pair of bose just to drown out their garbage. Also I had to move unexpectedly when my building was sold and even though the commute is too far for me to keep using the facility they refused to make an exception and still intend to charge me for the 3 months I cant use their gym. They werent even decent enough to let me cancel over the phone I have to make the commute to cancel a membership to a gym I havent been to for 2 months. And of course I cant join a new gym until they release me from the financial burden so I will be fat and depressed for bathing suit season. Thanks fitness concepts. I believe they should have exceptions like when you had no idea your building would be sold and youd have to move 40 minutes away to be released from the bondage of an overpriced membership. Its just rude and not a very professional way to run a business. I mean they already got 2 months out of me that I havent been able to use the gym do you really need to bleed me for another 2 months? Like unexpectedly having a 30 day notice to move didnt already put a significant dent in my finances you really need to just suck another $80 out of me for a gym I cant use? Be human.

I have been coming to Fitness Concepts in Gardner Ma for about 2 years now. I Recommend this gym to anyone. Very comfortable Atmosphere. I absolutely LOVE it here. You will not find a better gym. The people who work there also are all amazing people.

Fitness Concepts is amazing! It is like my second home and it has helped in so many ways tremendously over the years. Ive been an active member for the last five years and am always motivated to keep coming back. It is a wonderful community of people helping you to achieve your goals. There is never enough words to describe all that this gym does and all that you have at your fingertips. Do not hesitate to join and be a part of a great community! :)

Fitness Concepts in Gardner is the best! I have been a member for a few years now and I cant say enough about this gym. From the moment you walk in, you are warmly welcomed by the staff and that positive energy and attitude will follow you until you walk out the doors after your workout. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and genuinely care about their clients. They truly practice what they preach and will do everything they can to help you attain your goals. There is something for everyone at FitCon and you will not leave disappointed if you try it out!

I have been a member of Fitness concepts a number of times since not long after they opened. Just like a lot of people, we joined, stop going, dropped the membership. But in my case: months later tried a new place- didnt like it, went back to Fit Con. Stopped again. repeat.. I did this a few times and always end up back here.Fitness Concepts is where I always end up and is where I am going to stay from now on. I have been very successful at this place because of all they have to offer when it comes to programs, machines, classes, trainers, etc.The staff gets to you know you and they are passionate about what they do. It is very clean and welcoming. Equipment is taken care of. Cant beat the new 24/7 hours! I have taken a few steps back in the last year but now that I am back, I am sure I will have another success thanks to Fitness Concepts!

Fitness Concepts is by far the best gym I have ever been to. The staff are friendly and encouraging and the facilities are beyond my standards. The Les Mils classes offered are challenging and push me to my limits in a fun and safe environment. I would suggest this gym to anyone and everyone. All fitness levels are catered to!

Great gym but way to exspensive.

I never really felt much passion or drive for personal fitness until coming here. The classes leave me feeling motivated and ready for more. The environment is welcoming and comfortable and overall a great place to workout. I finally feel like Im on a great path to physical fitness and plan to be with Gardner FitCon for a very long time!

Awesome experience.. Try FitEdge. Best fun ever!!

Absolute unit of a gym. 420/69 place slaps

Fitness Concepts is the most amazing gym Ive ever joined. Not only are their trainers knowledgeable about how to get you fit, they truly do care and take the time to educate you on all aspects of fitness and health. I have been part of the biggest loser group now for over eight weeks and have meet some great people. The trainer Matt Cali created a Facebook page for all of us to help support each other and ask questions. I have gotten so much more than I ever expected out of this experience and plan on continuing this journey for a long time. Any one considering this gym would be in good hands.

Love this gym! Everyone so friendly

Why is there no recent reviews??? One reason only, ? Thats why I gave it 1 star. Need good feed to join or reason!! Im sure this wont be posted!!

I was so nervous as I first approached the doors 2 years ago, but then, I was immediately greeted with smiles…I’m talking GENUINE smiles, like they really were happy I was there. I can tell you right now that in the 20 years Ive been trying out different gyms, NO gym has even come close to Fitness Concepts and Crossfit696. The staff welcomes you ALWAYS and they know your name before you even badge in. It’s amazing. Never in my life have I felt so at home (previously I felt so self-conscious at any other gym so Id stop going)…And then I met the trainers and my life was forever changed – for the good! Stop by and check them out, its worth it!

Big. Fun. Something for everyone.

I have been a member of fitness concepts for a few years now, the club is amazing! The people are amazing! And now joining the Crossfit 696 community is jut as amazing!

Fitness Concepts is my second home. They have the absolute best instructors and I wouldnt leave them for the world. The staff are always welcoming and kind. Its hard to go there and not get a workout that leaves you feeling amazing.

My wife and I joined FitCon in January of 2014. Without the classes and coaches we would not have accomplished as much as we have in the last 13 months. The coaches are passionate about what they do and the staff is friendly and helpful.We recommend FitCon to all our family and friends.

LOVE this place! I recommend FitCon to everyone! The facility, atmosphere, staff, classes and trainers are awesome.

Great place

24 hrs access is Excellent

Awesome place - great people - warm environment ! highly recommend!

They are so friendly

Ive worked out at multiple gyms in the Gardner area, however none of them even compare to Fitness Concepts. The training staff is incredibly knowledgable in an incredibly diverse set of fitness programs. The group fitness classes are taught throughout the day and the instructors are always prepared when new releases come out and arrive promptly, 15 minutes early to class. The classes inject life into the traditional ways of teaching pump, step, yoga, rpm, agility, strengthening, and core classes, by incorporating a creative and energetic vibe that cannot be mirrored by surrounding gyms. The personal trainers and coaches are a lively bunch, that show a genuine interest in reshaping peoples lives both from a physical perspective and a deeper emotional level. Classes such as fitedge and cxworks are ground breaking in the way that group fitness class can be deduced to a more individualist level. Crossfit 696 is another feature that many gyms in the surrounding area do not offer. Unlike many of the crossfit boxes, or gyms, this crossfit gym has a diverse age range, with the majority of its clients being young adults to middle aged. Safety is one of the most important facets of crossfit 696 and the welcoming and cleanly environment is unique feature in a sport that can sometimes scare people away. From a more personal perspective, I worked at the UMass Recreation center and have worked out at similar gyms that operate under the planet fitness model. Both the size and inability to get a productive workout in such a clustered atmosphere made me veer away from low-pricing model gyms. If you truly want to transform your body, at a place that is dedicated to its customer, not as a paying client, but truly as a person, then Fitness Concepts is the gym for you.

Nice place