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Gold's Gym

3.7 (40 reviews)
Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Bob M.

Not the newest equipment, but this place has a lot of equipment, free weights, machines, treadmills, bikes, cross fit area, spinning area, stepping/Jazzer-size, yoga area, cardio cinema area, woman's area, daycare area, massage and tanning area. Locker rooms. This is Gold's Gym so there are a few hardcore muscle juicing patrons, but not enough to make you feel uncomfortable and the majority of the members are regular gym goers working hard to get better. The pricing is awesome, about $20 month for all this, unlimited classes. There are other choices in town, but the best bang for your buck is here as long as you don't want that new car smell Jazz signed us up and I highly recommend searching him out to get you started

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Lots of machines, friendly staff, but absolutely filthy. Every time I leave the gym, my clothes have dirt & grime on them.

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Thanks, Hillary, for spreading the word! Your attitude is unstoppable!

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5 years ago

Gym is very clean thanks to Lolita who is a conscientious employee. Thank you Lolita!!! Friendly reception staff too!

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Needs dumbells to 150 pounds or atleast 125 pounds. Also a reverse hyper machine. Some tried and true stuff, less gimmicks.

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Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness

3.8(5 reviews)
1.4 mi

I've been to the PF in west Ashley, Mt P and now James island... and JI has to be the worst. I wish…read morethere was more room in the back for stretching and floor work. Instead hey have a few scattered machines that you have to set your mats in the middle of. This place gets packed fast during peak hours. About 5P during the week nearly every machine is full (something to keep in mind when you join and note that it will be worse at the start of the new year as people try to tackle those new year resolutions. ) I ended up switching gyms during the summer when they offered free memberships to teens. If it wasn't busy before it was then as parents used it as a daycare and you would have groups of 3-6 teenagers all hanging out, crowding machines but not working out. It was a nightmare. I don't know why this one is so much worse than the other locations but I hope they figure it out. This is also advertised as a 24hr gym but they close at 7p on the weekends. There are no scales in the gym to track your progress because I was told it might offend some people. (You're either in the gym to be loose weight or build muscle so scales are important to have.) Over the weekend they installed new equipment. That has bumped my rating up from 2 to 3 stars.

The James Island Planet Fitness has been open over two years. All of the equipment works and is…read morealso brand new, with tons of cardio equipment like treadmills and stair climbers. If you live or work downtown, this gym is your best budget option, as it's a short drive on the James Island Connector, and peninsula gyms are pricey. This is also a good gym option for those visiting Folly Beach who may want to get their workout in. The eight TVs on the walls have a great variety of trash TV for your workout enjoyment, including Bravo, Food Network, and several ESPN channels. I appreciated that none of the TVs were set to news, because I like to escape the dumpster fire of the world when I work out. I have a Planet Fitness Black Card membership, and this is certainly one of the nicest locations in Charleston.

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Big Work Fitness - Outside

Big Work Fitness

4.4(24 reviews)
6.4 mi

Do you go to the gym with a goal...or do you just go to the gym as a check in the block for the…read moreday? If you are the latter of the two...stick to planet fitness! Big work is AWESOME! No BS, No frills, no stupid door greeters, and a very good gym etiquette culture. This gym has EVERYTHING you need, regardless if you power lift, CrossFit, or work out for health. The gym is always organized and the staff takes care of it well. Best of all...THEY ARE OPEN 24 HOURS DAY! No classes restricting portions of the gym. Everything is automated and the system works very well. I've been to more gyms than I can remember, this place is by far on my top 5 ever. I come in, deal with zero BS from other patrons, hit it hard, and I'm out. It's called big work for a reason. Your there to work! Not satisfy your ego. BEST GYM FOR REAL LIFTERS IN DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON!

I think Big Work is all about the experience you're looking to have... it's a very different vibe…read morethan a lot of places, but if you're looking for something that is no-frills, mostly weights and has a powerlifting vibe, this is a good fit. It's definitely for the more experienced lifter or for someone coming to work with a trainer... you won't get in trouble for lifting heavy or being creative here. It's not a bunch of machines with "how to" labels on them... it's free weights, squat racks, some benches, some machines upstairs... it definitely has a grit vibe... so if that's what you're looking for it may be a great fit for you! I just got an email today that Zach (who was working regularly when I was there) is the new owner and I really liked him... I think he'll do some good things for the place! Excited to see what that looks like!

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Black Flag Gym - Top tier trainers... 1v1 attention at all times making everyone confident in their abilities!

Black Flag Gym

5.0(9 reviews)
6.0 mi

I am your textbook definition of a has-been athlete. Once I crossed the 30 threshold, everything…read morethat was once easy became so much harder. I started training with Rebecca and couldn't be more thankful. She can spot my BS from a mile away and always pushes me harder than I'd push myself. She is also super thorough so I am learning as we go which I greatly appreciate as someone who doesn't have a lot of experience with formal lifting. Can't recommend this gym enough!

Quite honestly, I was an athlete in high school... playing every sport I could each season. Working…read moreout came naturally with that and I never really had to think much about it. Then, transitioning through college I struggled to find what "worked". I started down this path of doing the fad workouts until I became sick of them and I no longer enjoyed it (which came way too quickly). Fast forward about 10 years, and that old way of thinking and approaching exercise is totally gone. I started with Black Flag in Jan 2020 and I'm thrilled to say I'm still going strong over a year later (pandemic and all). Through bootcamp classes and personal training with Mike, not only do I enjoy going to the gym but the workouts make it so that I never feel like I'm getting "bored" or that I wish I was doing something else... not to mention I'm the strongest, both physically and mentally, that I've ever been. Between the incredible trainers and the variety of workouts they offer, I'm happy to say I've found my forever gym.

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Black Flag Gym - Group class! Always doable for beginners, challenging for the more experienced fitness fanatic!

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Group class! Always doable for beginners, challenging for the more experienced fitness fanatic!

Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness

4.6(37 reviews)
5.7 mi

This is a very nice smaller gym that's open when you need it but has very limited shower and locker…read moreroom facilities.

Looking for a gym with a great community vibe? Anytime Fitness has you covered…read more This is the most well kept and organized gym that I have ever been to. After relocating to Johns Island, I needed a new place to work out. This was the first, and last gym that I toured. It's immediately apparent after walking in that cleanliness and friendliness are two of the top priorities of this facility. The equipment is incredibly varied and you should be able to find everything you need for a good workout. When you enter there is a small table and sitting area to the left where you can sign up for a membership or chill out. The gym offers a wide open space with really good distancing in between machines so it never feels too crowded. The back of the gym has a small area with cubbies where you can leave your bags, personal items, and anything you don't want to carry around with you. The entire facility is accessed through a key fob and their are security cameras scattered throughout the building. You really don't get the feeling that anyone is going to steal anything because of the community vibe of the gym. There are bathrooms and showers on site for gym members, and a small refrigerator with drinks that uses the honor system for payment. WIFI is available and the connection has been great from all corners of the gym. Most notably, the staff and trainers always have positive attitudes and say hello when you walk in. A special shout out to Mackenzie for always helping out members when it's needed and for always having an infectious smile that makes you feel welcome. If you're looking for a new gym in the Johns Island area, they offer a free trial day so you can see what it's like for yourself!

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