Waverley Oaks Athletic Club

I am writing to highly recommend the Nutritionist services at WOAC. Specifically, I have worked steadily with Nutritionist Jessica Roy for several years and it has been the best and most positive experience I have ever had working with a nutrition professional. Jessica has been outstanding and consistent in her support of my healthy eating and establishing a healthy relationship with food. Through working with Jessica and her providing tools and suggestions to apply in balanced eating, I have learned so much and along with regular exercise feel better and can eat a balanced food intake and not feel deprived. Jessica always has given me new content to take with me from our meetings. We have continued to meet via Zoom during the pandemic, and those meetings are just as effective and enjoyable as meeting in person. Jessica is an excellent Nutritionist and is a positive and supportive health "coach." I personally have enjoyed working with her so very much and have great info that she has given me that benefits me today. My health insurance has recently changed due to a change in my employment status and I am in process of getting another health insurance benefit in place and hope to continue working with Jessica. Jessica is a great addition to the WOAC club nutrition services and I hope you can get the opportunity to work with her!

I've been a member for 1.5 years and love it here! WAOC has always been clean and spacious with plenty of equipment for all of your health and fitness needs. Since the reopening of WAOC during the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has really done the best to keep the members and staff safe. My husband and I are regulars and have always felt safe and never crowded especially during these times. WAOC has increased the the spacing between equipment, provided plenty of sanitizing stations, and ensured the wearing of masks. They are offering virtual and in-person classes. There were more in-person classes before the pandemic and I can't wait for it to return to those days. I really appreciate all the things WAOC continues to offer and how it keeps members healthy!

I am extremely impressed and happy with the Covid-19 response from the team at Waverley Oaks. The equipment and facility are continuously cleaned, plexiglass barriers now divide the machines on the cardio deck, additional air sanitization equipment has been installed throughout the facility, hand and equipment sanitation stations are conveniently located, and face coverings are worn by everyone at all times. I am thankful for their thorough response during this time and have full faith and confidence that they are doing everything they can to keep their members safe and healthy. A big thank you to the entire Team!

I can only speak to the pool aspect of WOAC. Have been using it pre and during covid and am 100% satisfied. Mostly great aqua fitness teachers. A safe process both to sign up and on site to use pool. I actually see lots of sanitizing going on between different uses and with equipment like noodles and weights. I choose to leave in wet suit, but locker room is available for changing. Grateful that WOAC keeps pool open as it cant be used virtually!

My membership was credited for the time the facility was closed much to my delight with no hassles. I went back to using the facility for the first time last month and was very impressed with all the precautions that has implemented to make sure it is a clean environment as well as socially distanced.

Cleanest, largest most accommodating gym I ever joined. I have referred several friends and family members. During this time of COVID it has been a safe haven and important part of my daily ritual.

I have been going to Waverley Oaks for around five years now. At his point I use the pool and I must say they do a very good job controlling access so it’s only 1 person per lane, for a 30 minute session, by appointment only. Between these sessions they clean the area. They are really diligent about keeping everyone safe throughout the building, and in following both the spirit and letter of the law when it comes to Covid restrictions.

Getting to go to this gym, for me, is the best part about living in Waltham.Everything about this gym is great. I like how whoever is working the desk and I say hi to each other every time I come in; immediately I know that I've arrived to work out and have a good time.Their classes are bomb. My wife and I have been going to pilates, and learning a ton - it's helped me with my squats and I have a lot of fun. There's yoga, cycling, water fitness, etc. - always more to explore. Lifting weights here is a pleasure, the basement is chill with lots of squat racks and dedicated benches. Second and third floor tons of other equipment.Sometimes I go for a swim, and the pool here is so nice - it's salt water and not chlorine, and thus a lot less irritating and more enjoyable to swim in.Steam rooms and saunas in the locker rooms are fantastic. I've been into going to the sauna or going to bathhouses for years ever since I started working out in college, and they truly keep it nice and hot here in the steam room, it's legit.Hesitant to hit that post button below because I feel like I'm spilling the beans on a secret spot ... the $ value is phenomenal for the quality of the amenities and the staff.During pandemic update 1/8/20:So happy with with how the gym is handling the COVID-19 situation. They were able to re-open and we're fortunate to get to go every day.I've never been let through without attesting to the COVID questions (yes it's brief but I have always had to do it).People are great about cleaning equipment.Social distancing is superb. Lots of space between machines. I always feel safe here.Signing up for slots to work out during peak times is mandatory to keep the social distancing appropriate.Hoping WOAC can keep going - we're all working together to keep it a clean space. The guidelines are quite strict and really respect how well the gym has been able to maintain them. Just as a comparison, before re-signing up with WOAC after we took a hiatus due to COVID, we checked out a competitor gym closer to our house, and were appalled - crowded space, definitely not distanced, and certainly not as clean as WOAC. Came back to WOAC in a heartbeat.

I have been a member since January 2020 and I am very satisfied and keep recommending this club to everyone. Went back immediately after they re-opened (mid-July) as they are very good with COVID precautions. This club is the best option for those who like traditional weights training as they have plenty of equipment, which is not very common with the cheaper clubs where you have to wait in line for the equipment/weight racks/benches during the peak hours. They also have a swimming pool, a lot of cardio equipment, group classes so it is good for everyone - and most importantly, a lot of space, so it never gets too crowded and it is always very pleasant to have your workout there. Overall, I haven't found anything better in the neighborhood of Waltham/Watertown/Belmont/Cambridge/Somerville in this price range after I did my research and went for a few guest visits.

I am a member of this club for 4 years; team members are very friendly, great variety of equipment for all levels of physical activities, a lot of classes to chose from, and, wonderful, warm, pool. Highly important topic these days-the club is clean, very clean; I feel absolutely safe there, more to that, my 9 years old daughter took sessions with personal trainer as well;-no concerns at all regarding how well they keep place clean.