Welcome to Fitness at Longfellow Wellesley
At Longfellow Wellesley, we offer everything you need to move better, feel stronger, and stay motivated. Our club features three distinct training environments, each designed to meet you where you are and help you reach your goals. Whether you want focused one-on-one coaching, the camaraderie of small group training, or the freedom of self-guided workouts, you’ll find it here.
Meet the Director
Mike Shea
Fitness Director, Wellesley
With nearly two decades in the fitness industry and over 2,500 clients served, Mike Shea has built an outstanding reputation for helping people move better, feel stronger, and achieve lasting results. As a Certified Functional Strength Coach and ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Mike blends proven training methods with a passion for inspiring healthier lifestyles.
Contact:
MShea1125@gmail.com
Our Training Spaces
High Performance Center
Purpose-built for personal training, small group training, and advanced performance work, this space blends cutting-edge tools with a motivating atmosphere. The turf area is perfect for sled pushes, agility drills, and speed work. You’ll find TRX suspension trainers for bodyweight strength, bumper plates and half racks for power lifts, plyometric boxes for explosive training, tidal tanks for dynamic resistance, and air bikes for high-intensity cardio.
The High Performance Center also features advanced performance technology, including the Myzone heart rate monitoring system, force plates for measuring power and balance, and laser run timers for precise sprint tracking. It’s the perfect environment for building strength, speed, mobility, and conditioning under the guidance of our expert coaches.
Learn more about our High Performance Training
Strength Center
Our spacious first-floor strength area is designed for both beginners and experienced lifters. It features multiple power racks, a Smith machine, and a variety of benches—multi-ab, flat, and utility—for a full range of strength training exercises. Plate-loaded machines allow you to target every muscle group, from leg extension and incline chest press to low row and glute drive. A wide selection of dumbbells, kettlebells, and bumper plates makes it easy to customize your workout.
Functional training tools like a turf strip with sled, plyometric boxes, battle ropes, and TRX bays give you endless variety, while cardio intervals are just a step away with assault bikes, rowers, and a ski erg. This space is built for total-body strength, functional movement, and long-term progress.
Cardio City
Bright, spacious, and climate-controlled, our upstairs Cardio Room keeps you moving in comfort year-round. The full range of Matrix cardio machines includes treadmills, ellipticals, stepmills, upright bikes, recumbent bikes, and rowers, each equipped with HD touchscreens and an easy-to-use console.
Every machine connects you to immersive scenic routes from around the world, expanded Matrix and Precor fitness programs, and entertainment streaming from Netflix, YouTube, PlutoTV, and more. Bluetooth compatibility lets you pair your headphones or sync with your Apple or Samsung Galaxy watch, while built-in Wi-Fi keeps you connected during your workout. Whether you’re training for endurance, burning calories, or warming up before a strength session, this space delivers a high-tech cardio experience for all fitness levels.
Impact Small Group Training (SGT)
Impact Training is Longfellow’s signature small group training program — where expert coaching meets an uplifting, community-driven environment. In each session, you’ll train with 4–6 people in a motivating space filled with energy, encouragement, and purpose. Every workout is coach-led, structured, and designed to move you forward physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Our Impact SGT sessions blend strength, conditioning, mobility, and recovery in a balanced format so you build endurance, power, and resilience over time. The consistent schedule keeps you accountable, while the camaraderie of your group keeps you coming back. You’re working out while joining a supportive network of people walking the same path toward better health.
This is training that’s integrated with the best of Longfellow — from access to our High Performance Center and Strength & Conditioning spaces, to connections with our recovery, recreation, and wellness offerings. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to break through plateaus, Impact SGT will help you stay consistent, get stronger, and have fun doing it.
Email Group Training Director, Donna Foster-Laroque at
dfosterlaroque@longfellowhealthclubs.com to learn more or sign up!
Personal Training
Expert Coaching at Every Level
Our personal training team brings decades of combined experience, stays on the cutting edge of modern training techniques, and even offers Olympic-level coaching right here in the club. Whether you’re brand new to fitness, working toward a personal best, or returning from an injury, your coach will create a program that’s completely tailored to you.
Proven Success, Personalized for You
Thousands of clients have reached their goals with our trainers — from building strength and mobility to improving sports performance and transforming their overall health. Every session is built around your abilities, preferences, and progress, so you can feel confident in your path forward.
Your Complimentary Fitness Assessment
Every new training client begins with a free 60-minute fitness assessment, designed to set you up for success:
- Goal Setting – Define your personal objectives with your trainer.
- Movement Assessment – Identify strengths, priorities, and opportunities for improvement.
- Custom Workout – Experience a tailored workout using the equipment and methods that fit you best.
Train with the Best
With specialties in strength and conditioning, injury prevention, corrective exercise, sports performance, and more, our trainers combine expert knowledge with genuine care. You’ll have the skills, strategies, and support you need to achieve lasting results.