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The Edge Fitness Clubs in Bristol, CT is a popular gym known for its friendly staff and supportive environment. The trainers, particularly Kenny, Rachel, and Ryan, receive high praise from patrons for their expertise and motivational skills. The facility includes a women’s only section, a sauna, and a smoothie bar, ensuring a comprehensive fitness experience. Many members felt instantaneously at home thanks to the warm atmosphere and community vibe.

However, there are recurring complaints about management, cancellation process, and overpopulation during peak hours. While the gym is clean and well-equipped, some patrons feel that the space could be better utilized to match demand. Overall, The Edge Fitness Clubs offers a vibrant setting for fitness enthusiasts of all levels.

Pros:

  • Friendly and knowledgeable trainers like Kenny, Rachel, and Ryan.
  • Welcoming and supportive community.
  • Classes with modifications for all fitness levels.
  • Clean and well-maintained facility.
  • Diverse equipment and amenities, including a women’s only section and a sauna.
  • Encouraging atmosphere.
  • Positive customer service experiences.
  • Protein shakes and smoothie bar praised.
  • Convenient opening hours.
  • Good value compared to other gyms.

Cons:

  • Issues with membership cancellation process and customer service.
  • Gym can get crowded during peak hours.
  • Management and staff communication skills need improvement.

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Nice gym to workout sometimes when is not rush hour time but a whole bunch of unprofessional amateur workers with 0 communication skills.

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Always a nice atmosphere, never have a problem coming in and getting my workout done. Staff is friendly, especially Kemar my trainer is always ready to get me motivated to workout and push myself.

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I’ve been to a few of the locations and Bristol by far is the friendliest and more personal. I train here with Kenny 1hr a week and he is hands down the best. He is fun to train with, knowledgeable and motivating! I am always learning something new and being pushed to exceed my limits. I am really happy that I started training and have come a long way in the last 7 months thanks to the help of Kenny. Thank you to the team who’s always been supportive and open to helping and answering questions.

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What can I say about my trainer Kenny Caraballo @ the Bristol Edge. I have been training with Kenny since January. Each session has been an amazing experience. He is encouragement personified. He explains everything he has me do with clarity...even provides me with the scientific details behind each exercise. I am now more confident about myself, have become more stronger and physically fit. I am also more aware and accountable to meeting my fitness goals. I really like how he hears the goals that I want to meet and immediately adjusts my workout program to focus on meeting that goal. I can go on and on about this guy. Point: Kenny is a blessing and has been a joy to train with.The Bristol Edge is amazing. The nicest staff. Everyone is helpful and kind. Enjoy working out at this gym!!!!!

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The Edge is always clean and love the instructors Jenn Austin for Body pump, Althea Barnes for Zumba and Michael Sandner for Step

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Great Les Mills classes at this gym and love Rachel's Thursday night Combat class! Her energy is amazing and very contagious....so much fun!!

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I have been going to The Edge Fitness Clubs for a while now, primarily attending the locations closer to my home in Fairfield County, as I reside in Easton. Over the past three years, I had been working with a trainer, focusing on weight loss. However, last year when my previous trainer left, I found myself in need of a new trainer who could help me not only continue my weight loss journey but also turn my dream of becoming a powerlifter into a reality.Fortunately, I already knew someone who could make that happen – Ryan, located at The Edge Fitness Clubs in Bristol. It was almost a funny coincidence because Ryan had jokingly suggested that I should train with him for powerlifting at some point. Taking his suggestion to heart, I signed up for 3-60 minute sessions a week with him, determined to make my powerlifting dreams come true.Ryan's expertise and dedication have been instrumental in my powerlifting journey. One aspect that sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to ensuring proper form and technique during my training sessions. In instances where I may be performing an exercise incorrectly or struggling with my form, he goes above and beyond to find the best course of action to fix it. If necessary, he consults with other trainers who specialize in the specific area, fostering a collaborative approach to address and overcome these challenges effectively. Doing this ensures I am fully equipped to preform the exercises correctly and safely.In March, I had the privilege of competing in my first powerlifting competition, where I achieved an incredible first-place victory in my weight class. This achievement, combined with my ongoing weight loss journey, with over 35 pounds lost under Ryan's guidance, showcases the effectiveness of his coaching. Since joining The Edge Fitness Clubs in 2019, I have lost over 100 pounds in total, transforming my overall well-being.The Edge Fitness Clubs of Bristol offers a remarkable facility for powerlifting enthusiasts like myself. While it is not specifically a powerlifting gym, it provides exceptional resources and access to a variety of equipment tailored to powerlifting training. The versatility of the facility caters to individuals with diverse fitness goals, making it a valuable resource for various endeavors, from weight loss to preparing for a 5k run or simply aiming for overall health and wellness.The welcoming and supportive environment at The Edge Fitness Clubs of Bristol, led by General Manager Josh and Assistant General Manager Denise, has been crucial to my success. Not only do they know me by name the staff & management, but they also remember my barcode word, ensuring a seamless check-in process. The fitness consultants go above and beyond especially when they memorized my routine, for example when I go grab a 3D before my session they already have my info pulled up, making the checkout process fast and easy. This attention to detail and personalized service ensures that I am not delayed in starting my session and can fully focus on my workout. Their dedication to providing exceptional customer service has truly made me feel valued as a member of The Edge Fitness Clubs of Bristol.In conclusion, my experience at The Edge Fitness Clubs of Bristol, training with Ryan, has been transformative. His attention to form and technique, combined with the exceptional facility, has propelled me to success in powerlifting and weight loss. As I eagerly look forward to the next powerlifting competition in September, I am confident that I will continue my fitness journey with the unwavering support and guidance of the dedicated team at The Edge Fitness Clubs of Bristol.When it comes to achieving your fitness goals and embarking on a transformative journey, I highly recommend The Edge Fitness Clubs of Bristol as it provides an excellent facility, attentive staff, and dedicated personal trainers to support you every step of the way.

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BODYCOMBAT with RACHEL PORTER is my jam! I’ve been going to classes at the Bristol EDGE for about a year and a half now. I followed Rachel Porter from the Glastonbury EDGE to Bristol. She is one of the best instructors the EDGE has! Not only is she an energetic instructor, she gives clear instructions and modifications so that everyone can follow along.I highly recommend taking Bodycombat with Rachel Portal!!

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I go with my daughter once or twice per week, she goes just about every day. The staff is fantastic and the people even better.. A great atmosphere and work out as well.

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I wish I could give the gym as a whole a 5-Star review but I honestly can't. My trainer Ryan Bishop deserves a much higher rating than 5 Stars. He is the ONLY reason that I stay there. When I first met Ryan, he carefully listened to me and what my goals and my personal challenges were. Over the last 9-10 months, he has taken me on an amazing journey of obtaining many personal bests. My health, strength and life as a whole has improved dramatically! I have lost alot of unhealthy weight, gained alot of healthy muscle with a stronger core and better balance. There is time to laugh and time to sweat. The reasons are simple, at least for me, Ryan listened and then he researched what was best for ME. He has never given me some cookie cutter routine. Every exercise assigned to me was with a specific purpose in mind. Ryan uses both his great experience but he also asks others their opinion and does physical research on what's best as I progress or bring up a new challenge. While training, he asks opinions of others, like Damien and Sammie who are great too, right there on the spot! There are a great group of trainers there who are friendly and committed to helping others. He is realistic about what I want and can do. Ryan holds me responsible for my part in just the right ways, it's a 2 way street. I look forward to my continued success and growth with him!The gym is kept nice and clean. Every time I go there are multiple people cleaning. Management is very young and inexperienced and it shows. They have much to learn about dealing with people of all ages. Simple things like making eye contact and acknowledging their clients would go a long way. The front desk staff need to put their phones away. Fixing equipment and replacing torn surfaces would be a great thing to see being done more proactively. Too much space is taken up by things that aren't used enough to justify the amount of area assigned to it. More space is needed for the equipment that people use the most and have to wait for. Regularly, they should actually use every piece of equipment and test it to make sure everything works as it should, even the TVs on the cardio equipment.It's a facility with great potential. With all the competition, I hope the owners can bring it to the next level soon.

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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 4.4-star.

This business has 70 reviews.

The address is: 1235 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, United States .

The contact number is +1 860-582-7275

This service is listed under Gym .

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