I'm a fan, however... not a fan of the parking situation. I usually end up in the parking deck (plenty of spaces) but it's just not easy to get in and out... which bothers me slightly since it's advertised as "express." Aside from the parking, the staff and the facilities are a good option if you don't want to deal with a larger size YMCA. With smaller size, comes potential for overcrowding, but I've never seen it busting at the seams. Pretty much all equipment and classes are available here (with exception to a pool) but you can get everything you want done in a workout here. I've taken a couple of yoga classes here and they are great. read more

Small gym with good classes! This is a mini-gym. They have a small group exercise room for Zumba and Yoga etc on the main level and then upstairs they have cardio, stretch and weight equipment plus men and women's locker rooms. Actually quite well set up for the size. If you are looking for tons of machines or a lap pool, this is not your gym, but if you want a quick work out with less hassle getting in and out - this might be the location for you. I live right here, so i have no excuse not to go here. The Zumba class is the most fun. The only downside is that parking in front is limited - so you might have to use the deck - but i would try the off hours... 10am - noon and 1pm to 430pm and 8-closing.. less people. read more

What a great location for a good workout! This location is an extension of the Harris YMCA (approximately 1.5 miles away). However, one of the major differences is that this gym is for ages 16+. It's two story suite filled with cardio, weights, locker rooms, and multipurpose room for classes (e.g., yoga, pilates, cardio). The cardio machines have the personal view screens, which are always a plus so you're not held hostage for 30 minutes watching a show that you don't want to watch. I appreciate that YMCA allows you to go to any YMCA. I also am impressed that they don't have contracts, application fees, and they offer a sliding fee scale so it's affordable at any income level. read more

Harris Express YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Quick and easy to get to. Place - very nice and modern facility. The establishment here is smaller than your typical YMCA, hence "Express." That being said, you can zip in and out easily. Price - As a member of the Harris YMCA, this facility is included, and you do not have to pay anything extra - yay! Service - the staff members here are very friendly, especially Jacquie. Workout Equipments - they have mostly everything (dumbells, treadmills, cycle, warmup area with weights - equipments. They have classes for yoga, zumba, cardio strength, and some more. Cons - I just wish they have more classes to offer, like Cardio Funk. I just love the space here, because of the new facility feel and look, ha! But I don't mind it so much, I still visit the regular Harris one read more

It's a smaller space, but still offers a variety of classes and has he equipment you need to get a work out in. Not a lot of mat/floor space though. The women's locker room is a great size with a lot of lockers, showers and mirrors available. read more

My favorite Y location besides the big Harris one. I like how peaceful it is here and it is never busy. All staff members are kind, except the one lady with light shorter hair, she is rude and lacks customers service skills. I encountered her already at the Harris Y and she is unpleasant to deal with. Otherwise, I would give more stars. read more

Convenient but lacking some machines. Nice locker room and overall friendly and clean.

Love this gym. Not very big but they have almost everything you would need. The only machines/equipment I have wanted that they haven't had are a stair master (floor is too low to have one) and a peck deck machine. Other than that they seem to have it all. The staff is excellent as well. read more

It is always clean here and feels quite upscale. The fitness equipments are of the highest quality. The staff are literally the friendliest. I had accidentally left my shoes in one of the lockers for days and it was not stolen. I workout here about 5 times a week. I prefer this y over any other y in charlotte read more

This is a great location. It's in Southpark, right across the street from Southpark Mall. It, like many other gyms, gets crowded around 5 but still not as crowded as the Harris or Dowd. This YMCA has a cardio room downstairs that has lots of natural light, and the weights, treadmills, locker rooms, etc, upstairs. The gym is smaller and so it does not have as many weights and machines, but rarely do I have to wait to use equipment. The staff is also very friendly and encouraging. read more

The Harris express may be small but it makes up for that in convenience for sure! The staff are super helpful as well and a pro for some is that they only welcome kids 16 and up. Get your workout on and get out all during lunch or whenever, they're open pretty late. read more

Good spot to pop in and get a quick workout in but no towels which is a little odd. The staff is hit or miss as well. Some are super nice and others just have an attitude for some reason. read more