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    Brandywine Branch YMCA

    3.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Group fitness

    Multiple children care

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    Single child care

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    Our family loves the Brandywine YMCA. They have so many programs for the kids, great classes for adults and two pools.

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    BlkOps Fitness

    BlkOps Fitness

    5.0
    (3 reviews)

    I joined BlkOps in December of 2017. Prior to joining, I was a member of the Y for years. More…read moreoften than not, I paid for the Y without actually going, and when I did actually make it there, it was only to use the treadmill--literally only the treadmill--because I was scared and intimidated and it was the only piece of equipment I knew how to use. I immediately felt at home at BlkOps. The owners, Antonio and Kelly, and their team of coaches all supported me and helped me to grow. In my 2+ years there, I have learned SO much about lifting weights, conditioning, eating nutritionally, and feeling confident in myself. Now, when I am away from home, I feel confident in writing myself a challenging and effective workout and in marching directly into a hotel gym to execute it. And I don't even touch the treadmill. On top of all that I have learned at BlkOps, I have gained some incredible friendships. Each member of the gym inspires me daily and helps make the gym feel like a home away from home. Because of these people and because of the challenging workouts that we persevere through together, going to the gym is now my favorite part of the day. I've gone from basically donating my money to the Y to working out on an almost daily basis. Oh, and also, I look a lot better now than when I first joined. If you're looking to build on your existing fitness knowledge (whether you are a complete novice like I was or whether you already have a lot of experience), if you want to be challenged daily, if you want to join an incredible community, and if you want to look and feel dramatically better, BlkOps is the gym for you!

    A best friend of mine joined BlkOps not too long ago and had nothing but great things to say about…read morethe owner, Antonio, the gym itself, and most importantly the sense of community and challenging workouts. Having recently worked out there myself, I can say I easily agree. The Owner, Antonio, was immediately welcoming. While the space is not incredibly big, you can quickly see that every nook and cranny has been thoughtfully and strategically utilized. The equipment is fresh and clean and the classes are never over crowded. Those that I worked out with were equally welcoming and encouraging up until the workout was through. I highly recommend BlkOps if you are new to the area or looking for a gym to surround yourself with great people and great workouts.

    Planet Fitness

    Planet Fitness

    2.8
    (11 reviews)

    This is a decent gym with convenient locations and fair pricing. They are often understaffed so you…read moremight wait a while for a tanning bed, check out, or anything you need from the front. But, even understaffed they keep the place pretty clean. The tanning beds are great and they offer booths if you want. I've also never had an issue getting the message chair or water bed when I am looking to cool down after a workout. Plenty of locker spaces and it's a bigger location so even if it's crowded, you can find a spot. They don't have a ton of the same machines, so if someone's working you may have a wait for a certain machine especially during peak hours. This location also doesn't have free weight benches.

    I originally liked Planet Fitness on Concord Pike. I don't mind the rain pouring from the roof…read moreduring signficant rainstorms; I don't even get too upset about the signifcant length of time that it takes for them to fix a machine (which has occassionally taken more than a month). After all, you really need to temper your expectations for a gym membership that costs only $10 a month. It's conveniently open 24 hours a day 4 days a week, the regular staff/employees all seem like decent people, and there is a wide variety of machines (I get that there are no free weights or classes, but those aren't my thing). You get what you pay for. . . . The bigger issues are (i) the gym allowing itself to be the de facto gym for outside trainers (at least one of whom does not wipe the machines down after use, and attempts to intimidate other members), and (ii) a manager who is completely non-responsive in terms of returning multiple phone calls and who refuses to address issues under the auspices of not knowing the facts of what is going on at the gym.

    Art Fitness

    Art Fitness

    4.9
    (11 reviews)

    Recapping my experience training at Art Fitness gym is something that is actually pretty difficult…read more Difficult because, truly, I do not know where to start. But I guess the best place to start are the days leading up to my first session. I was in the beginning weeks of my senior year of high school, and all throughout my first three years, I was just a quiet kid. I did not always say much, and because of this I did not have many friends. I struggled with this a lot because my personality is NOT quiet or shy in any way. So, as I started senior year, I wondered why I just could not put myself out there, and be a social person. One day, my parents asked me why I seemed sad or depressed, I told them. My lack of confidence as a person had been holding me back these past years, and because of it I was not where I wanted to be in high school. I look in the mirror, and I do not like what I see, which leads to me just sitting in the back of classes, going home right after school, basically hiding. I tell you this part of my life because, although it is sad, those days are gone. Within a week after telling my parents how I was feeling, I signed up for a personal trainer at Art Fitness. My first day there, I met the leader of the gym, Alisa Rose, and I do not know if she knows this, but she made one of the best decisions possibly ever made. She told me that she could be my trainer, but she thought I would do better with a different trainer at the gym, a younger guy named Byshi Watson. That is a decision that changed my life. The next day I started at Art Fitness, training with Byshi, and truthfully I gained an older brother that day. As time passed, my body began to change for the better, I started gaining confidence, liking what I was seeing in the mirror. The rest of senior year I found myself being the social person I wanted to be, and that is the person I always knew I was. Nothing was holding me back anymore. The best part was, training and working out was not something I was dreading. In the past, every time I tried to go the gym myself, I just hated it. It was not fun, I felt like I was doing everything wrong, the minutes dragged by. At Art Fitness, I looked forward to working out. Byshi challenged me in a lot of ways, I had never been so sore, and I do not wish those sprints in the parking lot on my worst enemy! Even with the challenge, I enjoyed it so much, because the whole time I was truly just hanging out with a great friend, a big brother. Whether we were talking about music, or how much we hate Kevin Durant and the Warriors, we were always just having a good time. Byshi is the best trainer I could have asked for. He wants you to reach your goals, and he shows you how to do everything you need to do. At college, I show some of my friends the exercises he showed me at the school gym. I learned so much from him. Not only did he help me improve my body through exercise, he taught me the right things to eat and drink on a daily basis. He gave a meal plan that made a huge difference for me and helped me lose weight. His knowledge of fitness and nutrition is something I could always count on, I felt like I could ask any question and get an informed answer. I have stayed training with Byshi, three years later, and even though it is on and off as I attend college in New York City, Byshi is still someone I can go to with any problem in my life at any time. I could never really thank Byshi and the people at Art Fitness enough, training here changed my whole life. It made me into the confident person I always wanted to be, the confident person I am today. I will be forever grateful for that.

    Art Fitness has been an inspiration to my fitness journey. They combine fitness and nutrition with…read morerealistic goals. I enjoy the personal training sessions I leave feeling I accomplished another step toward my goal.

    Bright Horizons at Concord Plaza

    Bright Horizons at Concord Plaza

    3.7
    (3 reviews)

    My family attended this Bright Horizons for about a year, and we were extremely satisfied with the…read morelevel of care and attention our kids received. The staff, teachers, and fellow parents were all lovely and created a warm, nurturing environment. We had been disappointed by our experience at another Bright Horizons in the DC area. That location had an excessive churn of staff, shady characters sometimes hanging out outside, and lax reporting of incidents like minor injuries. But I didn't realize how bad it was until we came here. This Concord Plaza facility feels secure--it's tucked away in a quiet part of an office park, and adults must put a code in to enter the building. The teachers are a mix of seasoned pros and newer ones, making it feel like there is a solid pipeline to train and retain talent. There is a big green space at the front where parents and kids often hang out to play and socialize after school, giving it a community vibe. Some logistics: if you're interested in taking a tour or getting on the wait list (a few months, was not unreasonable), contact the main number for the regional office. You may also be able to get info about the Bright Horizons at Nemours (I think longer wait list if you're not staff). This location serves snacks and milk but requires you to pack lunch; honestly for the cost saving, I didn't mind packing lunch. My kids were very prepared for the next steps of their learning journeys after attending this Bright Horizons. I'm especially grateful for the care and communication from the teachers here.

    An excellent preschool experience for my family. My son's been there most of his 3 1/2 years and my…read moredaughter for her first 5 months. Loving, experienced, trained, expert teachers and excellent facilities and playground. Costly, but you get what you pay for.

    Brandywine Branch YMCA - gyms - Updated July 2026

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