Koko FitClub of Acton

After making donations for a few months I started using my KoKo membership. What a change I’ve experienced in only a few short weeks!
Whenever I am there I get attention from the staff who are beyond helpful, especially with fine tuning form.
It is certainly a unique way about going to the gym but the workouts are actually kind of fun. Definitely a 5 star gym!

All the five-​star reviews of other locations of Koko FitClub apply to this one — plus the extra benefits of the personal interest that Jeff and Lori take in your success. This is the «gym» (the word isn’t really appropriate for this unique setup) for those of us who have tried regular gyms and either disliked the experience or failed to keep up with a routine. It truly takes just 30 minutes for a session — no hassle with parking, changing into the coolest clothes, waiting for muscle-​bound men or anorexic women to give up the machine you want, etc. Just ordinary people, with machines that are so automated as to take all the hassle out of doing a routine. They have re-​invented the concept of a fitness club, so as to work for normal busy people who just want to get fit.

I wanted to hate Koko. I’m not a huge exercise fan or a very motivated gym goer. But my 40^th birthday came and went, and I decided that it was never going to get easier to get in shape.
I have tried two other exercise places on 2A, and couldn’t stay motivated. My commute makes scheduled work out sessions or classes difficult to get to on time, so I missed a lot of sessions. At Koko you just show up, plug in, and the machines are ready to go. I love that I am in and out in about 45 minutes.
They lose a star for 2 reasons — they allow members to have their kids in the work out area, which is a distraction and an annoyance. Some kids get on the treadmills! Annoying. The other reason is that they are a bit overpriced. The membership fee, monthly fee, the Koko key fee, the fee for access after hours — too much!
But overall, I am glad I joined. The staff is excellent — there is no way that the review that said a trainer was yelling was true. If you can afford it — join. You’ll be glad you did.

I don’t usually like to write negative reviews, but I have to say that the middle-​aged man that was working there today at 2:20pm was extremely rude and arrogant. I don’t know why he was so angry, but I was SHOCKED to see how he was treating people! For a MAN to scream and yell at a woman like that is NOT okay, no matter what!!!
I feel bad for not speaking up and saying something. I just stood there, watching.
I definitely can’t recommend this place anymore. They lost me as a customer.
It’s too bad, because I love the idea behind Koko FitClub.

Koko FitClub has a great system to make sure you are using good form when lifting weights and that you get a good workout that addressess all of your different muscle groups. In the past when I have tried lifting weights, i was never sure if I was using good form, keeping the right pace or increasing the weight at the right time. The Koko FitClubs computer individualizes your workout, makes sure you have good form and the proper pace for lifting weights. I highly recommend this weight lifting program.

The owner of this business told me, «Once you’re in the door, you’re going to work out.» He is so very right. For me, convenience is the key to a gym that I will return to again and again. I love that I can drop into Koko and in 30 minutes, have a decent work out. If I add a cardio session, it’s 45 minutes. I just need sneakers, some headphones, and comfy clothing. I feel great when I’m done, not wiped out. I can track my progress online and see what’s coming up for me next. If I want to get a headstart, I can watch a video of how to do my next day’s exercises online.
I’ll admit, I recently joined and I’m still in that «new and motivated» stage. However, I think this one’s a keeper.

I used to refer to dues at my old gym as «the fat tax», since I very rarely actually went, despite my best intentions. Same thing with the workout DVDs I bought – they made nice coasters. Koko FitClub changed all of that. The machines customize your workout, keep you on pace, monitor your progress, and adjust for the strength you gain (read: the first workout after a strength test will kick your butt twelve ways from Sunday). Jeff and Lori are the best; they really care about your progress, give great advice, and always go the extra mile. I have been going to Koko consistently for 4 months now, which is more dedication than I have EVER given to a workout program.
The only things that would make it better would be a shower, and more energetic music (which of course doesn’t matter if you bring your own).

Getting your bum into the gym is tough. Knowing what to do once you’re there? Impossible.
Solution? Koko FitClub.
Sure, it’s in a strip mall and its a chain. Forget everything that means for you. This is totally different than any gym you’ve ever belonged to. I know, I’ve done them all! (I move too much, don’t judge!)
The staff is genuinely interested in your success. But more than that it’s impossible to fail. Once you’re in the door? You can’t go wrong. So all you have to do is put down your latte and walk in. After that Koko takes over.
The smart trainer program grabs your timid little hand and walks you through moment by moment on the weights. No more moving machine to machine. You just grab a machine, plug in your Koko key and voila your personalized workout begins.
The pros set the program, you set the range and personalize the moves to your strength once and suddenly you’re off and running!
Think cardio is boring and tedious — oh good me too. Luckily trainers have set programs and you listen to them as they talk you through EACH and EVERY minute of your cardio work.
Did I mention that the strength is 30 minutes and the cardio is only 15 minutes?!
Yeah. You wanna join.