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    2.4 (120 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Roger K.

    We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine: Parking: 4 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 4 Customer Service: 5 One of the best gyms in the RTP area (in my opinion). They offer a slew of great classes. They have a awesome staff of trainers who all work great together. This location has a big sized pool on the lower level. They even sell supplements as well. The pricing structure is good as they offer a lot for much of nothing. Parking can be a BEAST at times if you go during peak hours. Clean bathrooms and locker rooms.

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    Eve S.

    If you're a baller on a budget like I am, you might consider joining this Fitness Connection. No sign up fee and low monthly prices for full access to gym/basketball courts/classes! Definitely affordable. Personally, I spend a lot of time on cardio machines and lifting weights. On the top floor, a variety of machines are sectioned out for different styles of workouts. I usually go late mornings, so it's pretty empty and most of the machines are open. It's not really a "grunting" type of gym, but there are individuals that seem to workout vigorously anyway. The downfall is that you get what you pay for. There are very few classes available, and only at select times. If you're big on group fitness classes, I would not join. Also-- the studio on the top floor is usually empty (when there are no classes taking place) and locked. I love to go in there and do my workouts in the open space, but it is not an option. I don't regret joining this gym, but for the gym enthusiasts, this probably isn't the place for you.

    Nikia C.

    Oops! Excuse the spill ... but here's the tea!! Location: 4/5 Parking: 5/5 Outside appearance: 3/5 Inside appearance: 3/5 Hospitality: 4/5 Food: 3/5 Price: 4/5 So I joined a gym -- I'm still shocked. But the location is convenient to my job but the entrance/exit can be hectic depending on which way you're trying to turn. The building sits off the road and the entrance/exit is in a curve. There's plenty of parking. The outside appearance is a standard gym. Nothing too special. And the inside is OK. Some areas can use an update. The only "food" of course is healthy stuff--protein snacks, energy drinks, protein drinks, etc. There is always plenty of staff members to ask if you have any questions. I heard they had a pool awhile ago & I wish that was still there. But oh well. The machines are OK. Sometimes there's a few not working but plenty to sub out and use instead. I've tried a few classes and I enjoy those as well. I'm trying to get my membership's worth!

    Chip M.

    Caveat: This is really the first and only gym I've ever been a member at so please take that into consideration as you read the following. Background: I joined about a year and a half ago. I looked at some other local gyms, but this one seemed to be the least expensive, most convenient for my commute and had a pool (not that I'm a great swimmer, but it's nice to have the option). The other reviews about the initial sign up seems accurate from my experience, definitely some pressure and $10 a month is a bit of a sham; everyone pays the same eventually. The Good: It has a pool. 4 lanes, nothing special but nice to have access for workout variety. They have a good size basketball court (not my thing) and 2 recently renovated racquetball courts (again, not really my thing). The front staff is really great. Didn't take them long to recognize me (I'm a pretty average looking guy) and they knew what I typically asked for and would get it for me before I even reached the desk. For the first year or so, I went after work in the afternoons. It wasn't too crowded at 4 there were always some machines or benches available. Got pretty busy shortly after though. Lately I've been going in the morning, 5-5:30 and there are about the same amount of people, maybe a little less. Never was REALLY crowded, but you certainly aren't alone. They have recently renovated, new floors on first floor, new locker rooms and tile in showers. It's nothing out of the ordinary, but it doesn't LOOK as dated is it did before. They have a decent amount of equipment and a good variety of machines. Location- for me is ideal. I live in Durham and work in Raleigh and this is a minute off 40. I knew I had to go to a gym that was convenient for my commute or I wouldn't go at all. This fits the bill. Maybe not a priority or issue for everyone else, but it was a deciding factor for me and it worked. The Bad: Initial sign up experience seems consistent with the other reviews. A good bit of pressure to sign up immediately and my "free personal trainer eval" or whatever was pretty short, 15mins, and when I declined the service, he was not too happy and didn't hide it. I got over it. Layout is not great as another reviewer mentioned. I'm sure they're limited by the design of the building, but it does feel cramped even when there aren't a lot of people there. Equipment is decent, but often is broken and under repair. It may take a week or so for a particular piece to be repaired from what I've noticed. Attachments with rubber handles are torn or missing, ropes are frayed, pads are ripped et al. Locker/toilet/shower- not great. In fact, pretty gross. I understand there are a bunch of dudes using it and are often not careful or clean themselves appropriately. However, I go there early in the morning and it habitually reeks of mold, mildew and general body funk. I don't know how often it gets cleaned, but would appreciate it if it were more often. I go and shower because I don't have the time to back track home and then pass the gym again on the way to work. But if I could find a way to not use it, believe me I would. This is perhaps the biggest Bad reason I have and what prompted me to write the review in the first place. Recently an ad was posted asking members to review the gym on Yelp. Sounds good. Not quite: "Review and Win. Help us achieve a 5 star rating on Yelp and Win an iPad Mini. Rules: Winner will be selected from random from 4 & 5 star reviews on our Yelp Page that are posted between March 4, 2013 and May 10, 2013." (I posted a picture of the ad) Now I don't know if this a local management decision or if it is a corporate move, but it is entirely dishonest and unethical. It's unfair to those who rely on Yelp for unbiased and legitimate reviews of businesses. What's sad is that nobody can take any 4 or 5 star reviews of this place seriously during this time period. Instead of bribing its members to do something they perhaps wouldn't otherwise do for an iPad mini (really, just a mini??), why not actually invest in your building and equipment and make tangible and beneficial improvements? It wouldn't necessarily have to significantly increase costs. Just CLEAN the showers once a day. I'd move up to at least three stars for that. I have nothing (as of yet) against anyone at the gym, never had a billing issue and will continue to go here. I just have a problem with unethical and manipulative business practices. I should change, but there are no other reasonable alternatives at the moment. Still looking.

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    1 year ago

    Not really the best place but you can get a workout in. Your usual machines and cardio. Nothing that special.

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    Cancellation of membership - way too difficult - staff not personable. The facilities are generally clean

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    Basketball court is always dirty and all facilities are outdated. Not the most welcoming staff.

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