I was a member of this gym for almost 3 years when I lived in Florence. I now live in Charleston, a…read morebigger city with more gyms, but I miss McLeod Health and Fitness. Yes, it is the most expensive gym in town, but you get what you pay for. This gym would cost twice as much here. Not that it matters because it's not here, it's in Florence and if you live there and want a gym membership, look no further!
If you like group fitness classes... this is your place. There are tons of them. Probably 100 or so each week. Heck, you can't do them all because there are sometimes 2-3 taking place at the same time. Some of the classes are basically like personal training. The instructors are excellent and the yoga instructors and classes are comparable to expensive studios here in Charleston where you will pay $15-20 per class. Did I mention at McLeod, these classes are *included* and *unlimited*? You can do yoga, Zumba, spin, etc, every. single. day.
If you don't like classes, there's tons of free weights and machine weights on both floors. There's also every cardio machine imaginable on both floors, raquetball courts, two pools, basketball courts, and the outdoor running track (which is free, do not have to be a member to use).
The locker rooms are immaculate... steam room, sauna, hot tub, nice showers and roomy lockers. There is always someone cleaning in there and with it being a hospital gym, you know it's up to high standards. Cafe's food is good, a little pricey for Florence and it takes awhile, but it's good food. And the gym has a daycare, I don't have kids so I never used it but it always looked like they were having a great time. I was kinda jealous when I saw them playing with the parachute!
Gym's hours are pretty good too. Not 24-7, but they're open most anytime you'd want to come to the gym. Otherwise the walking track is always open (obviously). Also, there is a guard who will walk you out to your car or watch you go out when it's after dark which always made me feel very safe as a female. He patrols the parking lot on a golf cart as well.