Pump some iron, crank on the machines or build your cardio endurance at this state-of-the-art fitness facility tucked into the corner of the Twin City Plaza. You can work out by yourself, with a trainer or by signing up for one of the group classes such as Pilates, aerobics, yoga, tai chi and zumba. There are plenty of lockers for your gear, and you can even work on your tan while cooling down from your workout.
The gym offers a trial membership, so you can check the whole place out before joining. Plenty of free parking in the lot out front.
Kennedy Pool is an indoor, public pool located at John F. Kennedy School on Cherry Street in Somerville. The pool is open to Somerville residents, offering free and lap swim times, as well as hosting swimming lessons. Visit the Kennedy Pool Web site for schedule information.
This private club, located in the Innerbelt industrial park, can fit over 200 people and offers a wide array of food and drink. Various weekly meetings and special events, only open to members and their guests, are held in this space. Check the website for more information on membership.
Working with Davis Square Martial Arts, House of Samurai focuses on teaching Shoto-Kan, one of the most common forms of karate used for competition and exercise. Classes are designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners to allow both kinds of students to grow. Emphasis is placed on proper forms and practical applications, as well as the philosophy of karate.
Founded in 1985, Tree of Life offers classes in Tai Chi Chuan, qigong, and Chinese healing. All instructors have been trained in the traditional methods to offer clear instruction to students, and often work with local colleges on alternative medicine studies. A variety of classes are available at all levels, including one-day workshops, groups and private instruction.
The emphasis is on cardio and weight training at this location of Planet Fitness, on the third floor of 5 Middlesex Ave. It offers a panoramic view of the expressway while you work out, and you might also plan your exercise time around a shopping trip to the adjacent Assembly Square marketplace or Home Depot. There are plenty of lockers here for patrons, and there's even a beauty salon and manicure shop in the lobby.
For about half a century, the Winter Hill Yacht Club has been a haven of camaraderie for the local boating community. In accordance with its standing as a private club, it requires sponsorship by at least two members, and the waiting list can be as long as five years. Members enjoy use of the club's event facilities and services, such as the kitchen and bar. In addition to the standard slip and marina services, the club also offers dry dock and water storage options for members' boats. Located on the Mystic River, behind Assembly Square Marketplace, the club offers easy access to Boston Harbor and the surrounding islands.
Soak up the local pub vibe while watching international sports here at Nucleo Sportinguista De Boston. Serving lunch daily at the bar and in the small seating area, this sports bar caters to the Portuguese-speaking community through its support of cultural and local sporting events. Patrons need not speak Portuguese to get a warm reception from the friendly, helpful staff.
Using a large, sunny space, Samara Yoga offers yoga, dance and alternative healing classes. Prospective students can drop into any class on the schedule and try it before committing to a full session. Samara specializes in Vinyasa yoga, with both expert- and beginner-level classes. Workshops in sacred dance, meditation and acupuncture are also offered regularly.