BFX Studio

oh, bfx. my new workout love. I’ve taken their fusion class twice already. Let me tell you… Rob Wood… amazing. so tough but so motivating. loved his class. Looking forward to taking kelly brabants classes too. Can’t say enough good things about this studio– women’s locker room can get a bit crowded but that’s to be expected when the classes are so great.

Absolutely loved visiting this studio/​gym via ClassPass. Situated on Boylston and right across the street from the Copley T stop, BFX is the definition of a sleek, chic semi-​boutique gym. I say «semi» because it’s a lot smaller than other gyms, but also contains a weight lifting room as well as male and female locker rooms in addition to their group fitness classes.
I signed up for their Box and Bell class with Kelly Brabants, which combined boxing, kettle bells, circuit training, and tabata and then paired them with the upbeat songs of Justin Bieber, Fetty Wap, and Major Lazer. With a lot of the movements paralleling the tempo of the music, it’s pretty safe to say that this class is not for the faint of heart. But, if you’re looking for a fun and challenging way to work out this might just be the fit for you. Not only that, but I felt super strong and badass after class, which is not a feeling I usually get following a workout (I’m a strong believer in the post-​gym nap).
With the variety of classes offered at BFX, I’m really looking forward to my next visit!

Took a few classes here while in town for work, what a great find. Studio is clean, bright, all of the staff is friendly and welcoming. The classes are fun cross-​training, which is a nice change from the standard work out. They’re on ClassPass. If I lived in Boston this would definitely be one of my regular studios, I look forward to visiting next time I’m in town!

So I’m fairly new to Boston (moved here in August for school), and I’m the kind of person that incorporates workouts into my vacations, so it wasn’t strange that I researched several gyms prior to moving in order to find something close, convenient and reasonable. I tried a few studios nearby my apartment and I wasn’t very impressed with the facilities, the schedules of classes, or even the workouts themselves. So I did the dance for about a month and a half before I discovered BFX, and honestly, it’s the best facility in Boston.
The classes are phenomenal. They offer such an amazing variety of classes ranging from HIIT classes and boxing to barre and spin. I’m a morning gym-​goer and I tend to get bored super easily, so I like that every day of the week, at the same time, I’m taking a different class. The instructors are all really great too. They’re super high energy and motivate you to keep going. I’ve taken Fusion, Box & Bells, Burn, Booty, Build and Ride & Core (and those aren’t even all the classes they offer), and I can’t even say what my favorite class is. They’re all so much fun, super intense, but at the same time, totally doable. I’ve been a gym rat for as long as I can remember, so I’ve managed to injure myself working out on a number of occasions, so for me, its important to push myself, but not to the point of re-​tweaking an injury. With that said, BFX is totally a go-​at-​your-​own-​pace/​all skill level kind of environment, so you’ll never feel defeated or intimidated, which is perfect for anyone new to a workout regimen, or a seasoned fitness junkie.
Another thing I really like is that it’s a beautiful facility with great amenities. It’s super clean with great showers, towels, and they have a water refill station too. It’s not the cheapest gym membership, but Boston isn’t the cheapest city. And at the end of the day, you really get what you pay for. There are so many places that don’t have showers, or if they do, they’re super crusty. Rest assured that you won’t find crust at BFX!
Soooooooo, in conclusion… I’ve officially found my gym in Boston… YAY!

I had a gut feeling opening month about BFX and signed up for the monthly after taking a few isolated classes. I’m still a member. Its truly a great gym with a fantastic location. I’ve taken every class (even the Booty class once– its no joke!) and enjoy both the variety of classes they offer and the team that runs them. Its definitely a high end gym, but I find the atmosphere laid back and welcoming to anyone of any fitness level– and that matters a lot to me. A great environment and variety of classes makes this a tremendous place to workout.

Super clean, new addition to the Boston fitness community. I’ve only taken 2 classes here, but have been super impressed by the facility. The entire place looks like it’s been washed and waxed every night before reopening — it’s spotless! Although the workout rooms are in a basement it is pretty bright down there and doesn’t give you the feeling of being locked in a dungeon. There are also plenty of lockers and space in the locker rooms to get ready.
I’ve taken Barre with Courtney and Booty by Brabants with… well, Kelly Brabants. The barre class mirrored an Exhale Barre class. I’m a ClassPass’er and frequent Exhale so all of the movements in this class were familiar, super technical and there was a strong focus on form, which I love. Courtney is also super sweet and engaged with the class.
Alright… Booty by Brabants. I have to give credit where credit is due. I hate this type of workout. To me, it’s a hop, skip and a jump away from being Zumba which just isn’t my thing. I’m big on high impact, full body workouts, or super technical workouts with a focus on perfect form for effectiveness, but this class was so FUN! Kelly’s personality is DA BOMB. Like, she kinda gives you that vibe that you should approach her after class and ask when you’re setting up time to grab drinks for a girls night. The class itself was a little too dance’y for me (although the opening part of class was focused on bridges, squats, lunges and planks). Sure, I broke a sweat and enjoyed foolishly grooving to Justin Bieber, but for the bootcamp loving, high impact junkies it may not satisfy your workout craving for the day (but you should still go for a silly break from your super serious workouts). I WILL be back to try her other classes though, because like I said… Kelly is AWESOME. Check her out. Werk.

Discovered this gym on ClassPass and it’s a really solid boutique gym in the area.
Facilities — The locker rooms are well-​stocked and have all the amenities a girl would need to get ready after a sweaty workout. You don’t need to bring a lock here either — they have codes on their lockers. The main studio is spacious. The entire facility feels very new and clean
Classes — I’ve taken Booty by Brabants and BFX Burn here. As someone who consistently tries new workouts, i was pleasantly surprised by how challenging all of the classes I have taken here are. I have woken up sore almost everytime I come here. The instructors are always full of energy and make you want to push yourself throughout the workout.
Great gym, but I would pretty much only come here through Classpass. The per-​class and membership options are pretty expensive.

I have been here for Booty, Box & Bell, and Fusion class. Fusion with Cassie Brown is probably by far one of the best fitness classes. During the past couple months, I have tried Barre, Pilate, yoga, kickboxing, bootcamps, megaformers… and this burns the most calories with the least impact on the body.
The gym itself: Very clean! The Fusion room is always spotless with all the equipment and towels in place before class. It’s also well ACed/​has great air circulation (the cool breeze feels so good when Cassie keeps asking you to turn up the resistance on your bike!) — I can’t say the same about many other gyms!
Special shoutout to Cassie (and Melissa) who keeps the class fun and challenging! You get your cardio and strength in one class — and they are always around to correct your form and motivate you. Highly recommend!

Came here for the 9:15 fusion class with the lead fitness instructor (name I forget).
The good:
+beautiful, clean space, located right near the Boston Marathon finish line & in the heart of Back Bay.
+Friendly staff, very good instruction (motivating, nice, good music)
+Solid work out: spinning and also weights incorporated.
+started promptly, good introduction to what we could do in the class, corrections throughout.
The bad:
+so expensive (once again, why is a class $ 22 dollars to lift some weights and ride a stationary bike?)
+no sense of community: sterile, impersonal environment. A few people in our class made it very known to the rest of us that they had been there «many times» as is to make new people feel like they were not included. It was a bizarre, upscale NYC vibe which has no business in Boston.
+basement = NO SUNLIGHT AT ALL. It’s like a CAGE.
+Small classes to a fault. There were only 5 people in our class, when the space can probably be filled up to 30 people if not more.
Overall, another good addition to the fitness world but it is sort of like a weird version of CrossFit. Having AMRAP work outs and mimicking CrossFit without having the most central part of CrossFit (community!) I don’t see the appeal. I would rather just go to CrossFit Southie & pay 200 a month for a work out, friends, and a much bigger space.

This gym is awesome. From the mints and hair elastics at the front desk, to the cleanliness of the facility, I knew I liked it before I even started my class! I took their fusion class on class pass and it kicked my butt. We did 30min of spin, followed by 30min of strength work (TRX, free weights, etc). I was definitely feeling it the next day!
Cassie was my teacher and she was very motivating and helpful without being intimidating. I liked how the class split up (½ on bikes, ½ on the floor) because for a few of the «sprints» in the workout, she had us face each other and push hard to try to be the best half of the class!
I’ll definitely be back.

I think this is my favorite gym in Back Bay. I have been here several times and is always a pleasant experience. I came during preview week and got to try the private access room. It is a small room with cardio, weights and circuit equipment that only 10 people can use by reserving a time. There was a lot of different and cool machines. The second time I came was for the grand opening party and took the fusion class with Kira Stokes. She is a celebrity trainer and formed different training techniques. The class is 45 minutes circuit training then 45 spin class of vice versa. Her class was intense with a lot of core focused exercises. I definitely felt it afterwards and enjoyed it. I came to the fusion with Celeste Platt Kankel. She is another trainer that I have known for several years. She is motivating, positive and definitely makes you workout. Her fusion class was awesome as well. Her high intensity training used sandbags, TRX bands and lots of squats. In the classes, there is always additional trainers that work around and help during classes. I would love to take a class with Ike Ajoku and Meli Jurado. I recommend that people checkout BFX all time and can’t wait to come back!

I give one start because I’m extremely disappointed in the unequal practices here which overrides any services they can provide. I was coming to this class every Tuesday and was all team BFX but not anymore.
I came to class on time, every time. I even pick the same exact spot in the room. Every single week people always come in late… and this can be 5 – 10 minutes late. ONCE I came in to the front desk at 6:30 when class is set to begin (not 6:31, 6:30!). It’s 15 seconds walking slowly to get from the desk to inside the class room. I don’t use the locker room so I could have still been inside before the music begins and within minute 1 of class, however, I was not allowed in class.
I don’t have a problem with a gym with strict rules that doesn’t let people come in late. I really, don’t because I understand that it can be disruptive people who came on time and need to focus.
My issue is very specifically with apply rules to certain members and not others. If you’re going to let people in late let than do and if you’re not then don’t. Perhaps these people come in at 6:29 and spend 8 minutes changing clothes/​using the restroom/​chatting etc. It honestly doesn’t matter why they are late to class but they are. There are enough of staff present inform/​enforce rules. I’m extremely disappointed in the unequal practices here. I rearrange my work week to leave early on Tuesdays to come here only to be singled out, damage my fitness goals, and hurt my self esteem. If you want a gym that is welcoming to all members, this isn’t it. I definitely do not recommend this gym.

This is probably one of the best gyms I’ve been to. It’s spanking new, beautifully designed and with quality equipment. I was so shocked when I saw this in ClassPass where you often don’t find the nicer places. Bathroom/​showers, lockers, towels and even mints are provided. I’ve only been to 2 classes but neither were crowded either which is a huge plus.
Fusion class: ½ hour spinning plus ½ hour bodywork, you get to choose where you start. I’m usually not a huge fan of spinning but the environment and music definitely helps (ok maybe I get the SoulCycle appeal a little now…)
Burn class: So we started off class with the instructor saying it’s one of their hardest and he wasn’t lying. 8 sets of exercises, 4 min each. By set 2, I was already tired, set 5 dying… set 8 please let it end… So many times I just wanted to sit down but we all made it to the end, exhausted and feeling accomplished. If you want to train hard, this was fantastic.
Can’t wait to try out all the other offers they have!

Disclaimer: I’m a class passer and therefore not looking for a «gym membership» but BFX might make me change my ways… A few weeks ago I’d signed up for a Fusion class and had to sprint down Boylston street at close to 530pm in business casual clothes and heels to get there in time. I made it with 4 minutes to spare but still needed to change and they have a strict on time policy. On my way into the locker room I told the instructor that I will only need one minute to change. As I tear open my gym bag, I realized I had grabbed only my sneakers and socks but left my workout clothes behind. The trainers (one that was teaching the class and another helping out in the studio) saw my face as I walked out of the locker room, still in business casual attire. They started the class without me and I was left to sulk on my way home. Fortunately, trainer #2 told me that I could get some clothes upstairs in the store and she would give me a workout session in the gym for free. She was so nice and I was on board immediately. I grabbed some leggings and BFX tank and was good to go. She worked me through a mix of cardio and strength training for about an hour, giving me personalized attention the whole time. I was so grateful that they didn’t just let me walk out sad that I couldn’t attend the class. Thank you BFX!

Fresh, clean, modern new gym across the street from BPL/​Copley Station. If you frequent other gyms and fitness studios around town, you’ll find some familiar faces here instructing classes. I’ve only sampled two classes thus far (via ClassPass) — Box & Bell and Booty by Brabants — both of which are taught by Kelly Brabants and are fantastic workouts. Box & Bell definitely gave me a full-​body workout, tabata-​style starting off with kettle bell work followed by bag work (complimentary boxing gloves are provided). There were a few brave men in this class as opposed to the 100% women in the Booty class.
If you like to dance, Booty is definitely for you! But don’t let that scare you away if dancing isn’t your bag, there’s lots of other good stuff in there too. Fast-​paced, all cardio focusing on — you guessed it — your booty, along with legs and some core. Not much arm work, though. I don’t consider myself to be very coordinated, but I somehow managed to keep up with the dance routine at the end of class. Proud moment!
I will definitely take both of these classes again, and look forward to sampling others too (eg. BFX Build with Ike). The several staff members I’ve interacted with have all been friendly, welcoming and helpful. I recommend giving this gym a shot.