Henniker Fitness Center — Local services in Henniker

They have a full set of equipment that you would expect a gym to have. Also, private showers and changing areas. My only complaint was with the cost of membership, it is incredibly expensive. I think the only reason they can get away with charging as much as they do is because there isn't any competition nearby. Also, staff is there only during limited hours, so it can be difficult to actually sign up in the first place. When I first showed up with a gym bag and fully intent on signing up, I was met with a locked door. I rang the bell and apparently it called one of the owners on his cell phone. It was raining heavily outside. I asked if I could come in. "UHHHH, are you a MEMBER?" Well not yet, I want to become one. He then launched into a discussion about how I could come in for a "visit" workout for $10, which would I would be credited if I signed up for a membership. He then talked about policies, limited staff hours, the "honor box" I'd have to stuff my $10 into, how there was a cooler full of $3 water bottles and $4 Gatorades which I could pay for by filling out a slip and putting the cash in the "honor box." For five minutes, I'm standing in pouring rain listening to this. "Sir, can I come in so we can talk about this, it's raining hard." Oh, there's no staff here on duty right now, hence the "honor box" monitored by surveillance cameras. If I wanted to sign up for membership I would have to come back when there is a staff member on duty, but he could not tell me when that might be. Perhaps another reason for the exorbitant cost of membership is the expensive surveillance equipment installed throughout the gym, enabling the owners to dial in and monitor activity at any time, to make sure people are feeding the "honor box" and wiping down the equipment to THEIR standards (a.k.a., they basically expect members to clean the equipment instead of simply wiping down). It's difficult to offer a recommendation to a place that is very expensive and rarely staffed. If you want to be a member, all you have to do is take the morning off from your job so that you can show up mid-morning when there is a staff person present. My recommendation for success: reduce your prices and staff the place so that people who want to join can actually get in. There's a college right there in town, so you could certainly find a couple of college students willing to work for $10/hr plus a...

I used my free day pass (for first time visitors). All equipment I used was In fine condition, though the gym looks a bit crowded together you do have space for your workouts. only things I didn't like was a lack of fixed-weight barbells & lack of water refill station. though the fixed weight barbells arent a big deal I can just use dumbells. If you live nearby I...

Love the classes at 830...variety and physical challenges I never thought I’d be able to accomplish...with encouragement and support from staff and classmates/friends...I highly encourage one to try our local gym;) Equipment is excellent, facility is clean, staff and front desk are so helpful and...