It was AMAZING it was fun and it heled out ALOT! And the machines are so useful, and they have…read moreevery machine you can imagine!

It must have been a bad week for Xcel fitness with me. Having just moved to the area i visited…read morethree Gyms. The first day i went to Xcel and a very pleasant woman showed me around and outlined the various plans. I liked the variety of machines and cardio equipment . While the locker room has a strange layout it didn't matter as i seldom use it. In her spiel and on the web site they pitch their Personal Training ability and how they guide you. So when i signed up i specifically asked how PT works. Well, actually they don't have PT themselves but instead they have independent contractors who work for them. In order to get PT i have to call one of their trainers and organize it myself. This seemed very odd but the woman then handed me two cards and suggested that i call them. Okay, i thought it odd but i took the cards. I then left and called both trainers and left messages with them...twice. 4 days later i still hadn't heard back from either of them. So, i went back to the gym in the morning. The gym was essentially empty so i asked the guy at the front desk if he could walk me through a simple circuit using the machines. He told me sure and that he would be right with me. I wanted to get started so i said i would start on Cardio and when he had a chance just come grab me....50 minutes later i was still on the treadmill and i had watched this guy walk by a few times and chat with friends and wipe down a few machines. Twice i waved at him and he gave me the "be there in a second wave." Finally i finished my cardio and went back to the desk and now he was gone. So I left. 3 days later and still no word from the trainers I went back in and talked to the front desk yet again. I explained the situation and pointed out that no trainer had called me back . The woman at the front desk asked who i called and i literally pulled the two cards sitting on the desk and showed her. She said looking at one card "Oh he doesn't work here anymore"...huh? them why is his card on the desk...That seemed to baffle her as .much as it did me. The other trainer "she hadn't seen for awhile" Huh? She said there was a trainer hanging out there she could call. To be honest I had had it . I explained that on my last trip I had tried to get help for 50 minutes and was ignored. She seemed uninterested. Finally, i decided i would just cancel my membership. Of course , having been a member for a week, and having no trainer call me and be given a card from a guy who didn't work there at all anymore and having been shuffled off by the front desk guy on the last trip she still would have to charge me 75 dollars to cancel. Seriously? To be honest i would have paid 100 to get out of this disorganized mess. Clearly, misinformation and false promises meant little to these folks so it seemed an expensive yet valuable lesson. I ended up joining Spa Athletic where the owner took me on a tour and had a personal trainer call me to set up an appointment an hour after joining. Like i said maybe it was just a bad few days at Xcel but i find it hard to believe that i'm the only one who experienced this. Again, its a nice workout space but thats all i could see going for it after my experience .

This gym is under new ownership and they're doing everything right. Whether you're into fitness,…read moreheavy lifting, or classes, they have all of it. It's not a huge space but you will find what you need. And the owner is very friendly. Unfortunately, I messed up when I worked out here. I have been lifting heavy for over a year, and of all things, I get an umbilical hernia from Russian Twists. If you're not familiar with them, there is no heavy weight required. It just puts strain on your abdomen if you go too hard. I was using a medicine ball and at a high rate of speed. So, I messed up. The current plan is to pretend I don't know about the umbilical hernia when working out. This is an easy hernia to fix but still a few thousand. Dang it! My point is that I go with energies and the universe. I can't go back here since I messed up here. But it is indeed a great gym and I definitely recommend it! I just threw in a personal experience/story.

Excellent gym! I was in town for the night and needed a place to workout. There is most anything…read moreyou could need. Easy access and clean facilities. Will be back!

I've always struggled with staying motivated to exercise. Thanks to Burn I look forward to working…read moreout! It's such a fun environment and everyone is so encouraging. It has completely changed my attitude about exercising. I really feel like I'm getting a good workout every time I go. This place is definitely worth checking out!

From the owner: Burn Boot Camp Asheville offers a 45 minute heart-pounding workout that will help build confidence…read moreand lose inches! Work with our Personal Trainer to reach your fitness and nutrition goals!

I've been a fit tribe member since July 2023 and I am so glad I was introduced these great classes…read more Preston does an amazing job creating challenges for all levels. I know, no matter what kind of day I'm having, I will be able to show up and push myself in class and I'll leave happier for it. The community of the 8am class is top notch and a great mix of fitness levels, ages, backgrounds- I've made so many friends since starting. Preston structures workouts in a way that is both familiar and always new. Do yourself a favor and check it out!

This fitness community is amazing! There are several times a day offered, and all fitness levels…read moreare welcome! Each week has a theme (weights, bands, everything or body weight). Preston always comes up with amazing workouts that are imaginative, fun and engaging! The classes are very welcoming and fun, and I always end up afterwards with a great workout and lots of smiles! Love to see you there!

First off coaches are amazing! They can tailor any workout to meet you at your level. I've been a…read moremember for 5 months now. I love the combination of weights and cardio. The new owner, Chris, is very knowledgeable and down to earth. I'm so glad I got the courage to join! Even got my son and his friends to take a strength class! (See photo:-))

I have been working out at HEW since 2019 and love the workouts and the coaches. As a mental health…read moreclinician, I find HEW to be my go to for self-care and prep for a good and positive day. It is by far the most important physcial and mental health self-care I can do for myself daily.