YouFit Gyms North Providence

It’s easy to reduce gyms to simple metrics like cleanliness, availability of the equipment, etc. I’ve worked out in gyms in Boston and New York City and in these respects, most competent gyms are basically the same. YouFit North Providence sets itself apart in a few ways: community, customer service, and training expertise. The community that goes to this gym is tight-knit. The vast majority are regulars who are eager to welcome others into the fold, which is actually really rare. People want to help each other, but don't encroach on one another; people want to spark conversation, but don't force interaction. The clientele is a wide array of shapes, sizes, ages, and backgrounds, so truly no one is out of place. The community is reinforced by the friendliness and helpfulness of the team members on staff. The staff members are caring and positive without being fake. Shannon, the general manager, has been spotted cleaning up water during a plumbing mishap or shoveling piles of snow off of handicap parking spaces. Members of the front desk staff and trainers have been seen helping clients with mobility issues get from their cars into the gym to work out. The most important piece for me, personally, is the training expertise. I work with a personal trainer, AJ Viera, who has over 20 years of experience in training lifters of all ability levels. I was afraid to get a personal trainer before, having been a distance runner for so many years and embarrassed that I didn’t really know some basic techniques. AJ made me feel at home in strength training, helped deprogram me from all the YouTube fitness influencer nonsense, and coached me as I recovered from a long standing QL/Core/Glute asymmetry issue. When I faced flares during my recovery, AJ was there to let me know I wasn’t fragile or broken, that I was going to recover and get back to intensity. He modified programs while I worked on PT, put safety and my recovery first, and made me feel like I was still an athlete even when I felt like I was down and out. I’ve looked around at other gyms in the area and sure, they all have great equipment, convenient hours, and helpful staff, but in my experience, it’s rare to have a confluence of a community, caring staff, and a set of really knowledgeable trainers under one roof like they have at YouFit.

Honestly the best gym I’ve been to! Staff make you feel super welcomed and everyone working out is super friendly as well! I can easily spend hours in this gym not only because they have great equipment but the BEST mirrors! Definitely would recommend to a friend.

I am very pleased to be a member of this YouFit location. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. When I arrive I am greeted by name. Andrew and Shannon are visible and interact with everyone. I take classes in the group x room, mostly Heather’s classes. There are different types of classes offered, different instructors and times to fit everyone’s schedules. I use the locker rooms and they are always clean. I have been a personal training client with AJ for 2 years and it has changed my life. Personal training ensures you maximize a program tailored for you. Periodically there will be a machine out of order, usually due to the amount of members using it. Normally they are fixed in a reasonable amount of time. Overall, I have had and continue to have a positive experience at this location. I would recommend calling them and scheduling a visit or fitness assessment.

I have been a member of YouFit for 3 years and it is one of the best gyms I have ever been to! It's spacious, the machines are well taken care of and repaired quickly, and it's cleanly. Most importantly, the staff are wonderful and kind! The trainers are amazing and the classes are an excellent value.

I call and they said yes I can cancel my gym membership. I went to the gym to cancel it and they say no you have to call this phone number to cancel. I called the number talked to 3 different ppl one lady said yes I can cancel it. Two years later I get a collection notification that My gym membership was never canceled. They MAKE IT so damn hard to cancel the membership but make it so easy to sign up. When Covid happened this gym was close for like 3 or 4 months and they were still charging me. Big time scam. Horrible !!!!!!!!

I wanted to share some feedback regarding the recent communication about facility hours. The updated email indicated that the facility would remain open until 12:00 p.m. Based on this information, many members arrived at 10:30 a.m. Including myself expecting to have an hour and a half to work out, only to be informed upon arrival that the facility was closing at 11:00 a.m. I completely understand that safety is a priority. However, when multiple communications are sent—first announcing a closure, then an update extending hours until noon—it's reasonable for members to expect that the stated hours will be honored. In the future, I would appreciate more accurate and consistent communication so members can plan accordingly. Thank you