Not too crowded, tons of machines. Climbing wall, Pool and hot tub. Very nice…read more Wish they stocked the rags and wipes more frequently. But overall a good investment!

I use a few gyms, and this is a nice one to have in my rotation. It's hard to beat the depth,…read morevariety and quality of the equipment here! As a VCU alum, I get a pretty decent deal on gym memberships at VCU fitness facilities, which includes both MCV and CSG. While MCV is more convenient to where I work/live and is much less crowded, the CSG is much better equipped. The cardio machines are mostly the same as MCV, there is just a much larger quantity. There is a much better variety of weight equipment, which is very much appreciated. Perhaps my favorite part of CSG is the pool. While there are only a few swim lanes, there is a big open area with a deep end that allows me to get in some pool running. The only other such pool I am aware of in the area is 20 minutes south of town. My biggest complaint is the crowdedness of the gym when school is in session. Even with the large quantity of equipment, popular machines and racks can still be hard to find, particularly in the evenings after work. Additionally, while I love the self-locking lockers, half of them don't work.

SO excited for Richmond to have this gym. Matt and Kellie are incredible. They are so knowledgeable…read moreand make you feel like family. The equipment and amenities are all top notch--from the benches, weights, and cardio equipment, to the straightener/curling iron and makeup remover wipes in the bathroom. This gym is inclusive in all aspects, not to mention so much fun and a great workout. They offer a variety of classes and always mix up the different workouts to prevent you (and your muscles) from getting bored. The classes are all tailored around YOUR personalized "base code," which allows you to workout in a community, but challenge yourself according to your level of fitness. I am SO happy I met Matt and Kellie and that I found this gym. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun community or a way to mix up their workout routine!

Great place in Richmond to add to the fitness scene. The owners and the employees are extremely…read morefriendly, enthusiastic, and really get to know you and strive for a family like atmosphere. There's not many gyms nowadays that will wait for people who are arriving a little late. They are so accommodating. They offer a variety of classes. It's extremely clean with great music and catchy lights. They don't skimp out and the class last the entire session. Everyone should give Square code a try.

I really enjoy working out here. I only go during 10K training since I have a gym membership…read moreelsewhere, but I always always enjoy going. First of all, you can park for free. That's right - hi, I'm at the James Center and I'm parking....FOR FREE! Second, you get to take the nice golden elevators from the marble lobby...I already feel like I'm on Celebrity Fit Club. They take you right to the gym, you walk out and BAM! Nice gym right in front of you. There aren't 10,000,000 machines to take up a lot of space, it's quiet, clean, bright, staff greets you when the elevator arrives...it's just - wonderful! (not to mention feeling relatively swanky that I'm working out at the James Center) A few of the treadmills look out a window that overlooks south side...I love that view! The locker rooms are super clean and they have a TRX studio, classes, lots and lots of goodies! I HIGHLY recommend this YMCA as a destination for your workout...yes, destination. It's really REALLY great.

This location in surprisingly easy to access, even for someone not accustomed to city traffic and…read moreparking. Parking fee in the parking deck is waived when you request a sticker from the YMCA desk. Extremely convenient for those working in the area or even if you want to workout before happy hour in Shockoe Slip. Like the other Reviews state, this location is indeed smaller than other Richmond branches. Smaller rooms, less equipment, and even smaller class offerings. The ceilings feel a bit low and confined, compared to that of other locations. The wooden floors in the group exercise room are noticeably bouncy. I'm not sure if this is intentional. Staff is extremely friendly, informative, and professional. Good customer service seems to be a priority. The main drawback is that, unless you've already researched this place online, it's impossible to find. I have driven past this location regularly for years without knowing of its existence. Fortunately, the staff from other businesses inside the James Center building seem to be familiar with the fact that YMCA members are NOT familiar with this branch.

Wonderful gym, wonderful staff…read more I've been working with Ashlee for almost a year. I came in with a history of awful knee injuries, multiple surgeries followed by iffy recoveries, and little to no faith in the muscles in my lower body. In less than 12 months I've gone from constantly worrying about those shaky knees to feeling real confidence in my movements. Doubling my PRs has just been an added perk... Ashlee has been awesome in creating tailored programs for me and what I need. Just as important, she fosters a welcoming and encouraging environment in the group training sessions that make them more enjoyable than they have any business being. If you want help with nutrition, she's got you. If you want suggestions for good obscure metal bands, she's got you there too. When you look at my Yelp history, you'll notice that I've only ever reviewed moving companies. Couldn't be happier that my first non-moving related assessment is ReDefineRVA and Ashlee. Couldn't recommend both more!

The experience at Redefine RVA is simply the best. All training is developed specifically for you!…read more The trainers get to know you are care about your well being. The clients form and FAMILY as we work together in small groups to achieve our goals. Highly recommended for your fitness journey.

General gym notes (the four stars): My only critiques of the gym are minor - automatic refillable…read morewater stations and the clocks matching would really help with workout efficiency. Otherwise the gym is always clean and the staff is very positive and attentive! As far as personal training, I joined the gym in August 2017 but only started training with Waleed in the past few months. I learn something new every time I go in for training and never cease to be amazed by the knowledge that Waleed has about general fitness and strength training. He always seems to be one step ahead in thinking about your physical and mental progress (and is very efficient with scheduling). His passion for helping others succeeding in their goals really shows through.

Quality of service makes a business. The gym is OK,…read morefacilities are fine. The front desk service is good, however, the personal trainers are to busy in the phone texting to answer any questions and seemed annoyed if interrupted for enquires. Also they advertise a seven day free trial and filing out the form at home or going to the gym with from the desk person could not get it to generate a pass.

I've been going here for years and generally love it. There are some opportunities for improvement…read morethough: (1) There is only one rowing machine. 1 out of every 2 times I want to use it, I either have to wait on someone else or someone else has to wait on me. I've requested another rowing machine on their periodic email survey multiple times, to no avail. I wouldn't be surprised if the one rower disappears one day due to the gradual takeover of CrossFit equipment. (2) There's very little open space thanks to a gradual but steady takeover of CrossFit equipment. You have to weave around people and weights, which is a hazard, just to get to the cardio area. (3) They don't seem to do much upkeep of the treadmills. The very same treadmills have been off (e.g., too loud of a sound when you run on it, indicating parts need replacing) for years. It makes me wonder if they've replace any of the belts or done other standard maintenance that is important for ensuring the machines stay lower impact & true to the speed indicated on the screen. (4) I've never seen staff cleaning the machines. I used to work at another gym and it's good practice to have staff clean a few types of machines each hour on a rotating basis. This is particularly important since many patrons don't clean after themselves, and patrons don't (nor should) clean parts of the machine they don't personally touch like the base.

I'm a paying member from College Park MD and was here in Richmond on a work assignment. I parked my…read morecar outside and it ended up getting towed during the hour that I was inside working out. Come to find out, members have to have a parking sticker on their car or else they'll be towed. They don't communicate this effectively AT ALL other than a piece of paper at the front desk that has small text stating you may be towed if you don't have a parking sticker (in a long paragraph) and they expect people to come in and immediately read it and ask for a sticker? I'm not from the area and because of them not being more communicative about it, I have to pay $195. The female manager who I spoke to after gave a terrible attitude and said it's not her responsibility that I didn't pay attention to the sheet and that's the best they can do to communicate it. BS! You should know out of state members would have no clue and when we first arrived and said it was our first time there, you should immediately mention the parking sticker! Just terrible management here and communication. The gym also is not very appealing when inside and has a weird layout. Definitely not coming back to this location smh

I love this gym!!! The weight room and machine rooms are always clean and organized. You can view…read morehow many people are currently checked in online, so it's super easy to plan a visit during non-busy times. The pool, sauna, and courts are currently undergoing renovation, but I am so stoked for those to open back up because of how much I enjoy the rest of the gym. Also... my favorite part is that they have several FREE parking lots around the gym, which is a huge win for a downtown spot!

The YMCA is more than a gym. It is a community. And the staff at the Downtown YMCA make everyone…read morefeel welcome. Gyms can often emulate off toxicity or exclusivity, but the staff at the YMCA make sure that is not the case. They take care of the members and the equipment. Constantly seeking new ideas and spaces for engaging members in healthy living. I always feel at home at the YMCA.

What a gem! Was in the area and all the CF we're doing Murph and I just wanted to squat and sweat a…read morebit. Happened upon this place on yelp and so glad I did. This gym has it all: Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, cf equipment, mats, etc. and Chris, the owner, seems like one of those guys who knows way more than you realize, and you realize he knows a lot, so that's impressive. (And he looks like Christian bale, so that's pretty amazing, too). If I lived here, I would train here full time.

I've been training at TWR for years, and I love everything about it. TWR has amazing coaches and…read moreprograms, plenty of great equipment, and a top-notch atmosphere. I also truly appreciate the measures that the owner, Chris, is taking to keep everyone as safe as possible during the pandemic.

I'm very pleased to have this gem so close to work! Not huge, but facilities are great, and most…read moreimportantly there is a 25 meter lap pool! This is located within the student center of VCU's MCV campus. As a recent alum (and now member of the Alumni Association) I have access to both this gym and the Cary Street, all for $26/mo and no contract. It's a great deal IMO. As a runner converted to triathlete, I joined this gym for two main reasons: great pool and shower facilities by work. I often run on my lunch break, so I needed somewhere to shower during warmer weather. So far, so good. I do more than just swim and shower now too! Things I really like: *6 lane pool that is 25 meters and DOESN'T GET TAKEN up by kid's teams. YAAAY. VCU has a separate pool for its varsity teams. *Pool temp is cooler than others I've used *2 separate locker rooms- smaller for pool, huge for main gym *Keiser bikes. This is my favorite type of stationary bike for training. *Lockers that come with manual code-entry locks- no need to bring your own lock *Private and spacious showers *Doesn't seem to get overly crowded at peak times like conventional gyms Things I Don't Like: *Gym is fairly warm with bad ventilation (I'm a sweater as it is) *Non-student members use ID to enter and attendant has to manually look up. A little inconvenient. *Flimsy chairs in locker rooms. Would be nice to have bolted benches like normal locker rooms. *I'm also a member at Scott's Addition and find weight machines modern and nicer

MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center is another gym I play basketball and workout at from time…read moreto time. This gym doesn't have big crowds like Cary St Gym on the Monroe Park Campus. The workout area is spacious and modern. The fitness area has a wide variety of cardio machines for students/customers. There's a stretching room with mats, yoga balls, and ab coasters to work on your core. There's a nice size pool and heated spa inside the center. The basketball courts are modern. On Saturdays, I occasionally play pickup basketball here with friends. There are racquetball and squash courts as well. The locker room area was remodeled. You can safely store your items while you workout. The staff is friendly. I give MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center a 4.5 rating.

This is one of the worst golds in VA the place is always dirty never enough plates and they take 6…read moremonths or longer to fix basic things like changing light bulbs...... who ever is in charge should be ashamed of themselves

I am trying to close my account but I am getting the run around. I have not been in the gym for…read moreover 2 months now. All I got from Kira that I had to come in and talk to manger in person. Or I can cancel online. So far I do not see a way to cancel online. I have found the number to Gold Gym International headquarters(1-214-574-4653) and will be calling tomorrow.