I've been to the PF in west Ashley, Mt P and now James island... and JI has to be the worst. I wish…read morethere was more room in the back for stretching and floor work. Instead hey have a few scattered machines that you have to set your mats in the middle of. This place gets packed fast during peak hours. About 5P during the week nearly every machine is full (something to keep in mind when you join and note that it will be worse at the start of the new year as people try to tackle those new year resolutions. ) I ended up switching gyms during the summer when they offered free memberships to teens. If it wasn't busy before it was then as parents used it as a daycare and you would have groups of 3-6 teenagers all hanging out, crowding machines but not working out. It was a nightmare. I don't know why this one is so much worse than the other locations but I hope they figure it out. This is also advertised as a 24hr gym but they close at 7p on the weekends. There are no scales in the gym to track your progress because I was told it might offend some people. (You're either in the gym to be loose weight or build muscle so scales are important to have.) Over the weekend they installed new equipment. That has bumped my rating up from 2 to 3 stars.

The James Island Planet Fitness has been open over two years. All of the equipment works and is…read morealso brand new, with tons of cardio equipment like treadmills and stair climbers. If you live or work downtown, this gym is your best budget option, as it's a short drive on the James Island Connector, and peninsula gyms are pricey. This is also a good gym option for those visiting Folly Beach who may want to get their workout in. The eight TVs on the walls have a great variety of trash TV for your workout enjoyment, including Bravo, Food Network, and several ESPN channels. I appreciated that none of the TVs were set to news, because I like to escape the dumpster fire of the world when I work out. I have a Planet Fitness Black Card membership, and this is certainly one of the nicest locations in Charleston.

Love love this place, come here on business trips and this is definitely a facility for ALL…read moreathletes. Great atmosphere, and staff is super helpful. I wish the day pass could be used into the following day that would be my feedback. $35 for only one day use. Regardless returning to this club!

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.

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!

This is a very nice smaller gym that's open when you need it but has very limited shower and locker…read moreroom facilities.

Looking for a gym with a great community vibe? Anytime Fitness has you covered…read more This is the most well kept and organized gym that I have ever been to. After relocating to Johns Island, I needed a new place to work out. This was the first, and last gym that I toured. It's immediately apparent after walking in that cleanliness and friendliness are two of the top priorities of this facility. The equipment is incredibly varied and you should be able to find everything you need for a good workout. When you enter there is a small table and sitting area to the left where you can sign up for a membership or chill out. The gym offers a wide open space with really good distancing in between machines so it never feels too crowded. The back of the gym has a small area with cubbies where you can leave your bags, personal items, and anything you don't want to carry around with you. The entire facility is accessed through a key fob and their are security cameras scattered throughout the building. You really don't get the feeling that anyone is going to steal anything because of the community vibe of the gym. There are bathrooms and showers on site for gym members, and a small refrigerator with drinks that uses the honor system for payment. WIFI is available and the connection has been great from all corners of the gym. Most notably, the staff and trainers always have positive attitudes and say hello when you walk in. A special shout out to Mackenzie for always helping out members when it's needed and for always having an infectious smile that makes you feel welcome. If you're looking for a new gym in the Johns Island area, they offer a free trial day so you can see what it's like for yourself!

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.

We love Just You Fitness. I got our daughter a membership and couldn't believe I didn't get one…read morefor myself. I'm in now and miss it when I'm not there!

Highly recommend Just You Fitness! Mackenzie is wonderful and has been so helpful in getting me…read moreback into a routine. Her communication and positivity make it easy to stay on track. The weekly accountability and variety of each session are exactly what I needed.

I went here for a trial workout. It's a cool concept. I liked being able to see my heart…read moreinformation compared to others on the monitor above the treadmills. You wear a bracelet that tracks your heartbeat. It is supposed to motivate you to try harder to catch up with other people at the gym. It also made me feel out of shape compared to other people here. I rotated between a row machine, floor movements, use of small weights, and then the treadmill. The 50 minutes seemed to go by quickly, and I definitely felt it in my whole body the next day!

I've been to several Orangetheory studios around the nation and this one is great! There was plenty…read moreof room for the workout, and the staff was very friendly. The studio was clean and everything was clearly well taken care of. I'll be back to work out here the next time I'm in town!

I joined the crunch in w Ashley landing prior to demolition. Terribly maintained no frills gym…read more Constantly broken machines, unclean but is big and has a lot of equipment. Asked specifically about new location with regard to rate when signing on. Sales rep said my membership would not increase. New location opens in o2 location. Smaller, less machines, overcrowded gym and parking lot, disgusting mens locker room/sauna, broken machines. My membership rate increased from $18 to $42. If you have other options, look elsewhere.

First time here after the north chs location closed for renovations. Can't say it's terrible, oh…read morewait yeah I can. I dropped the kids off and neither worker acknowledged me nor my kids. Neither were even dealing with or playing with the other kids. TV wasn't working. Outside of childcare, the internet was out. So I couldn't purchase a drink or snack, some of the equipment didn't work, and there was no music in the gym. I gave the gym a redeeming star though for having a relatively clean atmosphere with the cardio and lifting area separated by a wall. This stuff I expect at the North Chs gym. Not a "Select" crunch location.

I'm dropping my review down by a star. I have been here over a year now and while I like the gym…read moretheir AC is horrendous. I understand it's a big facility, of course everyone working out is going to heat the place up... so you would think they'd invest in a better unit and or run it colder. Within five minutes of being there, before I start working out on occasions, I'm already sweating. I don't remember it being this bad last summer. And that's the thing- it's not even summer yet so how much worse is this going to get? The staff remains nice and friendly. There has been no update in the equipment in the last year I've attended so half of it is new and half is outdated. That being said everything works well and there is something for everyone. Even when it is busy there is always equipment or space available for you to move. I've heard other members complain about the teens hanging around. While I haven't experienced that myself yet I can only pray this doesn't turn into another PF. That's why I left that gym- because parents used it as a daycare and instead of the teens working out they just hogged equipment to yap. I'll update over the summer.

Good gym, but staff is horrible. For reference, I only workout here on weekends. I left my stuff in…read morea locker with a lock on it, and the next time I came, the lock had been cut and everything removed. When I asked staff why this happened, they told me that you can't leave stuff in the locker, you have to take it with you so you don't take one up. What's the point of a locker then? On top of that, I was never notified of this when I got my membership. Extremely dumb rule and no other gym does this.