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!

I will only be commenting on the parking and lobby area since I never tried their fitness facility…read more First, parking was tricky. There are no clear signs indicating where to park and there are a ton of potholes near the gym. Second, the lobby area is neat and clean. They have a cafe that is open to anyone, and you do not have to be a member to grab a coffee. They also have cool freebies like "Better Earned" stickers and rubber bracelets. I am actually wearing one as I type this, and it serves as a nice reminder of what I'm working towards.

In town for the new year from California and needed a gym and found Ethos! Super clean gym, Well…read morerounded community, amazing Staff, if you are looking for a gym for a day pass this is the place to go when in the area again this will be the gym I will be going to again! Highly Recommended I also left with a sweater!

PCAC is top shelf for weight training. No waiting for cable machines, squat racks, dumbbells etc…read moreThe equipment is in great shape and everything is kept clean. Owners are responsive and take pride in their business.

Great gym with excellent equipment. Overall nice staff and well maintained. This is so much nicer…read morethan the large chains.

Had to take wife to liver transplant doctor, they was very nice and the doctor explained everything…read moreto us so we understand the diagnosis

We lost the heart and soul of our MUSC Wellness community. James - please come back!read more

What an outstanding facility. Gyms like this are very few and far between. Super high quality…read moreequipment, very clean, and even better owners and staff.

Could not say better things about this gym. Weights. Coffee. Amazing jiu jitsu. Family oriented…read moregym. Epic place!

Easily the best gym in Charleston. It caters to powerlifters, strongman athletes, bodybuilders,…read moreCrossFitters, Olympic lifters--and of course, the average gym-goer. The space and equipment dedicated to each discipline show just how much they care about every individual who walks through the door. You'll find unique machines here you won't see in most gyms, like the Nautilus seated pullover and the Pendulum squat. They've got every barbell imaginable, including the Kabuki Transformer bar. Two saunas, showers, vending machines, world-class coaches, a cardio area, and even an outdoor fitness space--it's all here. If there's one thing someone might not love, it's that this isn't your typical commercial gym--no chrome machines or top-40 playlists. It's a serious training space, and that intensity isn't for everyone. But if you're looking for real progress and a community that supports it, this place stands apart.

Great vibes, has every piece of equipment you can think of. Feel free to work out with peace and no…read morejudgment

There's a few things Pivotal Fitness does well, but also some things it needs to improve on. This…read morewas a great gym to drop into as a hotel guest at a place that offers free access, but I'm not sure I would join this gym unless it was really, really cheap. Here's why: 1) Equipment: pretty good selection actually. Lots of free weight options, including barbells, a squat rack, benches, a deadlift area with bumper plates, dumbbells up to 100lbs; plus many machines, including cable machines, and quite a few cardio options. The high point of this gym is definitely the variety of training options. 2) Ambiance: needs work. The whole gym is dark and a bit dingy; the bathrooms are filthy (well, at least the men's was), there's water and who knows what else on the floor and many lockers were broken; equipment is in general disarray, and some machines don't function exactly right. All in all, this gym needs a tune-up! 3) Convenience: 24 hours, close to many downtown hotels, some parking out front. All in all, an ok gym, but definitely needs some TLC!

This gym is pretty gross. Despite that, it's busy. A lot of hotels send their patrons here. Every…read morepiece of equipment has rust and/or paint peeling. Floors are discolored. Wall mirrors are cracked. Machines feel dirty and gross. I didn't see most people wiping down after using. There wasn't a water fountain. No towel service. They don't even care if you scan or not to enter. The locker room is probably the cleanest area and supringsly large.

I'm obsessed! Went here everyday while on a family trip for a week. Wish this exact place existed…read morein my hometown.

Love, love, love this place. Great work out, lots of support, lots of kids advice. Convenient…read morelocation.

I had been using ClassPass for months to try different gyms, but I finally decided that The Zoo is…read morethe best place in West Ashley (honestly, in all of Charleston) to join! It's always clean, and the staff is consistently friendly. I also love that they have a smaller "training" room available when classes aren't in session. It's a great space to use if you feel intimidated by the main weight room!

After over 5 years at the gym I finally cancelled my membership. Since 2020 the gym has gotten so…read morecrowded that I am waiting or skipping things. I think they ran a special that drew in lots new members. Nothing against anyone specifically, but the new crowd comes in groups of 3-4 and take up equipment for a really long time. Additionally, they continually raised my rates. They never warned me that rates were increasing, this includes monthly and annual fees. AND they never gave a heads up on when the annual fee would be charged. I found that to be really frustrating and rude. Not to mention, finding out that people who hadn't been there as long were getting a cheaper rate than me. There was no point in sticking around.

Isa is incredible!!! No matter which location I've had her as my instructor-she is always…read moreapproachable, positive, and most of all, pushes you to be your best self in and outside of the gym. she takes her time to meet individually before and after class to help you; not only with your workout goals but also takes time to get to know you on a more deeper, personal level. I feel seen, validated, encouraged and ready to show up for myself because of her positive attitude. she truly cares about you as a person. she also has great modifications with each and every workout.

HYLO fitness has been my gym the past two years. During Covid, they were great at social distancing…read moreand very clean. The restrooms and showers and extremely spacious and include things like hard dryers and basics needed to get ready to go out or to work after a workout. The instructors are all amazing and friendly. They are encouraging and push you through the works outs. I attend the hot yoga classes such as burn and pulse. Sometimes, they will offer special, longer classes like stretching which I appreciate and try to attend. The yoga classes (LO classes) are all heated. They last 45 minutes and have classes throughout the week in the mornings and evenings. They provide props, sanitizer wipes and spray, and lavender towels after workouts for use.