Asylum Fitness — Local services in Monson

My last review was somewhat generic so I decided to update. Gary runs a incredible establishment. Equipment is good and all the staff is friendly. It is not a judgmental place in the least and unless you strike up a conversation no one is going to interrupt your work out. Some would say its crowded at times but what gym doesn't get crowded now and again. I will say I have issues with PTSD and crowds and have never had an issue with the amount of people, the mirrors everywhere give you a good way to be able to watch your back and the entrances. I can not speak to the sauna as i don't use it but I am told by my wife it is nice but not always working. In my opinion its a gym, if you want to sweat before your workout crank the heat in your car on the way in. The showers are good just be advised the water is hot, Do not go over half way early in the morning or you may cook, but the good part is the water is never cold. He has an decent selection of premade drinks and water for purchase if needed and the prices are good. If your looking for a great gym this is your place. If your looking for a spa its not. And his sign holds true, the worst judge of you is yourself. So pay attention to your own workout because if you feel you need to watch everybody elses routine you may shame your self because some of the older crowd kill it in this place, but as i said no one judges...

Please be careful if you join this gym. I paid with my credit card and the gym was able to access my account each month. After changing the credit card after paying my fees for over a year, I spoke with the owner and explained I did not want to continue the membership. He said it was fine and if I ever wanted to come back, to give him a call and let him know. A month later, I got a Notice from the Western Mass Credit Corp for $201.33!!! I understand you sign a contract, but if this is the way the Asylum gym wants to run it's business then it is not for me!!! They have just contractually sealed the fact that I will NEVER return to this gym and that I will let anyone know that will listen about their poor business practice. This is NOT the way to earn client loyalty or to gain new clients. Highly...

I find the previous review extremely disingenuous . I've been frequenting this gym for over 30 years , I've joined and quit at least seven times during that period and I've never been given a hard time whatsoever . It's a 30 day notice to quit , just like everything else that's a monthly subscription in the United States . As far as the manager refusing to identify herself , that's bogus , she answers the phone " Asylum Fitness , Nicole speaking" ! You can hear her across the gym at times . It's amazing what some people will say in an attempt to evade personal responsibility . In closing ,the gym is phenomenal , no games , no hidden fees , just a clean / state of the...