Do I need a membership to train at Body Evolver?
There are a few options at Body Evolver. You can pay a daily fee each time you come, or you can opt for a membership. There are membership options for monthly, yearly, or training-only packages. Body Evolver’s fees are great compared to other health clubs in the area. They also offer student discounts with a valid ID. Body Evolver’s knowledgeable staff and positive atmosphere make it a a great place to stay motivated and keep on track with your program.
Body Evolver is your neighborhood gym in Boston’s Back Bay. Located near the Boston Public Gardens, the facility is convenient to Back Bay Station on the Orange Line or Arlington Street Station on the Green Line.

Body Evolver
364 Boylston Street
2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
617-247-2639

Do I need a membership to train at Mike's Fitness?
Mike's Fitness JP offers membership options such as daily passes, weekly memberships, monthly memberships, and other options all the way up to yearly.
Mike's Fitness, formerly Mike's Gym II in the South End, offers a state of the art facility conveniently located at the Samuel Adams Brewery Complex in Jamaica Plain.

Mike's Fitness
284 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-524-6357

What kind of certification and education do your trainers have?
We require that all trainers using our facilities have current certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization such as ACE or ACSM and current liability insurance. Beyond these certifications, trainer backgrounds will vary due to practical experience and additional education achieved through training in special populations, flexibility, metabolism, nutrition, motivation, etc.

Why train?
If you are unhappy with your level of fitness and don’t know where to begin, we can teach you to be an independently healthful and fit individual. For many people it comes down to the simple realization that they no longer want to have the same insecuritiees about their bodies 5, 10, or 15 years down the road. The benefits of training are virtually endless and include increased strength, energy, and flexibility; reduced stress; reduced risk for many fatal diseases including heart disease, type II diabetes and high cholesterol; greater bone density; increased confidence and a more positive body image. Again, there are also many benefits of working with a personal trainer including advanced knowledge of effective exercise and nutrition strategies; increased motivation and accountability; and reduced risk of injury to name just a few.

How do I get started?
Getting started is easy! Once you contact us, we will set up a free consultation session. When you meet with a trainer, they will suggest options based upon your current fitness level and short and long-term health and fitness goals.

When is payment due?
Payment should be made before each session can take place and options vary from paying one session at a time to purchasing session packages.

Do you offer a payment plan?
Yes. Arrangements for flexible payments can be made for nearly all of our packages and programs.

Do you offer any discounts on your various packages?
Yes, we offer several different programs in 60, 45, and 30 minute express personal training sessions all designed to help you reach your fitness goals. You can enjoy individual instruction, or share the fun with a partner or small group. We offer flexible scheduling, reasonable rates, real results, and do not require any gym memberships or dues at our studio. Special rates are generally available for seniors, students, couples, and new clients. Additionally, existing clients receive 1 free session for referring a new client that purchases 4 or more sessions. Most packages expire after 4 months, and clients are responsible for any sessions that are cancelled without 24 hours advanced notice.

Examples of some our discounts are:
2 - 4% off 4 sessions
4 - 6% off 8 sessions
6 - 8% off 12 sessions
8 - 10% off 16 sessions
10 - 16% off 20 sessions
12 - 18% off 24 sessions

Will I ever be locked into continuing sessions?
No, you are only obligated to finish sessions which you have scheduled or paid for.

What if I cancel a session?
We apply a 24 hour advance notice cancellation policy to all trainings or you are responsible for full payment of the missed session.

What if I have questions outside of my scheduled sessions?
Between sessions, our trainers are generally happy to answer questions about the prescribed fitness program via e-mail.

How many days a week do I need to train?
This is hard to answer before a first consultation with a trainer to evaluate your current fitness level and goals. We will do our best to work within your schedule and budget to make training a regular part of the week. Your personal health should not a temporary commitment and in most cases, clients end up looking forward to their workouts – both alone and with their trainer.

How long are the training sessions?
We offer 30, 45, and 60 minute training sessions to help make the most of your busy schedule. An hour long session is ideal, but you can still get great results in half the time.

What types of individuals do you work with?
From beginners looking to learn, to fitness enthusiasts looking to take their workout regimen to the next level; whether you are trying to lose bodyfat, gain muscle mass, or a combination of both, we will develop a personalized program focused on your goals and ability level.

When will I see results?
Speed of results vary from person to person and are dependant on many variables. One thing we can guarantee is that you will see faster results, and feel healthier and more energetic by starting a program than you will by considering a program. With that said, your results will be proportionate to your commitment to training and diet and the level you want to take it. Clearly, you can achieve faster results with a more stringent diet and workout plan but the program will be more intense, and for some people, more difficult to maintain. Other options would include a steadier plan of diet, workout and lifestyle changes that you can incorporate into your daily life in a way that is easier to accept permanently. Different approaches work for different individuals and this is fine as long as the plan is healthy and the client understands that there is no such thing as a quick fix or a miracle pill and that in order to maintain all of the wonderful benefits that come with staying fit, there will most likely need to be permanent adjustments made.

What is the basis of your nutrition plan?
We are not nutritionist and therefore do not give detailed meal plans. We will offer guidance on healthful foods and ways of eating . We do not endorse fad diets of any kind. Instead we believe that a proper balance of healthy proteins, carbohydrates and fats, adequate amounts of fiber and a good variety of fruits and vegetables is the most healthful way to go. We generally recommend small meals spread out through the day and proper hydration to keep your metabolism going. Every person should end up with a diet plan to suit his or her individual needs and body and of course some people have specific medical dietary needs/restrictions that require a doctor’s guidance.

How long does a trainer/client relationship generally last?
Some people enjoy the constant challenge and accountability of working with a trainer long-term and maintain the relationship for several years, keeping with training on a regular basis. In these situations, clients who may be comfortable working out on their own but lack the discipline to do so are always expected to show up and train their best and constantly learn new exercises, methods and gain more in-depth knowledge of their body’s mechanics and its response to different exercise. Other people like to train on their own and just need a good solid base and a strategically developed program to start with, while some just want to increase the variety in their workout to include other aspects of fitness or new exercises. In these cases, clients may choose to train for a specified amount of time and leave with knowledge of safe effective workout strategies, with the option of following up every so often to review or expand their knowledge. In the latter cases we’ve learned that if we do our job correctly we will work ourselves out of that job. Which method works best depends on the individual and their fitness goals.

I feel like I have tried everything there is to try and cannot lose weight OR no matter what I do, I cannot put on any weight. Will a training program really help me?
Here’s the scoop - you can try every fad diet and miracle pill in the book, every amazing new cure they sell on the infomercials in the middle of the night but the fact is most of them are a waste of money and many of them are actually dangerous and the opposite of healthful. No one can argue that the healthiest and most effective long-term plan for losing excess fat and keeping it off, or gaining muscle weight and mass, is a proper workout strategy accompanied with a healthful, realistic and goal-appropriate nutritional plan that you can maintain. For many people genetics plays a strong role in whether the body is slower to hold on to those stubborn fat pounds or whether it takes ages to gain a simple pound of muscle on your arms. That does not mean one needs to resort to unsafe, and in the long-run ineffective methods of weight loss/gain. We can show you how to make the changes that are very simple and in the time it takes to try another one of those diet schemes - you could be making progress towards your goals and in the process getting healthier and more energetic. Hey you may even find that you love working out – we do!

I am a certified personal trainer and need a space to train clients, are your studios open to other trainers?
We require that all trainers working in the gym are certified by a nationally recognized fitness organization and have current liability insurance. Please contact us for more information.