I was recently searching around for a gym that is close to both my home and my work, so I decided to go check out the new midtown YMCA. When you first approach it, it will throw you off a little because it's still an activity center for a church due to it being a shared space. However, when you walk in, it has a gym feel even though it's a shared space. The YMCA also has scholarship opportunities available if you can't afford their already affordable rates. They have individual plans, student plans, family plans, and senior citizen plans so there is something for everyone. The gym to this YMCA is huge and the floors have been newly redone. They have a cardio room, a group fitness room, a gym, locker room, a weight room, and a childcare room. The equipment is clean and the best part about this gym I feel like is the fact that you don't have to wait to get on the cardio equipment. The day I took my tour there was 1 person in the cardio room and the day I went to work out, I was the only one in the cardio room, although the gym was full from a pickleball tournament. With this space being so new, I guess that's why there aren't more people on the equipment but to me it's like having my own personal workout facility which is always a plus. They have one shower, three bathroom stalls, and a few lockers in the locker room in case you need to freshen up before work! All in all, I have been pleased with my YMCA experience thus far. Also, membership at the midtown YMCA gets you into the other two facilities in Wilmington in addition to all of the YMCA's in North Carolina which is an added bonus if you travel for work! read more