I recently moved from Denver, CO and joined Charlotte Athletic Club primarily for the location and…read morewalkability to Uptown. From signup through cancellation, the experience was consistently poor. The signup process was unnecessarily difficult. You cannot sign up online or over the phone and must come in person. I arrived during hours I was told a manager would be present, only to find they had left early, requiring an additional visit to complete enrollment. The gym charges $150 per month per person, with additional costs for lockers, an extra month (extra $150) due on signup, and a facility improvement fee every six months. Despite the price, there is no coat rack or place to store even a jacket. Communication is "you must pay an extra amount for lockers each month" even though lockers are framed as an optional amenity. Charging for lockers in the first place is grubby. Every gym I've attended in the past includes them for free. Pool access is advertised. The pool is actually pool access passes included in membership to the Omni Hotel pool, we were told it was to be opened fall 2025, it has remained closed. This was communicated after signup. The equipment itself is fine, but there is no water bottle refill station, and the water available specifically says "don't fill your water bottle up". It's a gym. Who wants to use a small paper open top cup when working out. Bathrooms are often not clean. If you're coming in in the afternoon for workouts, the gym maintenance and cleaning happens then, so expect some vacuuming and hammering happening most days. But my primary issue is the staff experience relative to the price point. Front desk staff are often disengaged. A trainer instructed us to re rack weights that we didn't use. When we told him they were there before we used the machine he communicated "clean them up anyways". I rack weights when done using them. For $150 a month, if another gym member leaves weights behind, and this is noticed by the staff, I'd expect gym staff to care for the cleanup of other members weights left behind. And especially the first time, just unnecessarily hostile and unfriendly. There are many more similar interactions like this with staff. After I canceled my membership and requested my wife's remain active, a manager approached her requesting credit card information, the implication being "don't forget to pay" in a way that felt inappropriate. This is acceptable at a lower priced gym. Again, it's not what I expect at this price point. This is a premium priced gym with a good location and adequate equipment, but the service level does not match. I'm switching to another gym in the area.

Curious as to why there's a lack of transparency on the membership rates not posted in the website…read more Instead they want you to fill out a contact form.... And what about advertising "all classes included" however all of these indicate again, the lack of transparency that these class descriptions in RED are not... And it looks like the website is back online.

I took advantage of their required new client package, consisting of 3 sessions. I was able to…read morerefresh my memory for the reformer technique. The teachers assigned were very thorough and attentive ensuring my form was correct and safely performed. I would recommend this studio.

I took Lindsay D's class and absolutely loved it! It was my first true Pilates class and the…read moreinstructor was great - she even gave me a walk through before the class started. She was very motivational and also helped us adjust our resistance throughout the class. What I enjoyed about her the most is that she made everyone feel special. There was a mix of beginners and veterans of Pilates in our class and she made sure everyone felt comfortable with every movement - and helping when needed. Most of my workouts are high intensity so the change of pace was great for me! But don't get me wrong - the class was a workout! I felt stronger than ever - working in slow movements and challenging myself with each stretch. Additionally Lindsay's playlist was on point. We were able to relax and make this workout our OWN and focus on OUR strength. In addition, the studio was very charming. It's got boutique vibes, but includes all the necessities like bathrooms, showers, a changing room and some swag to purchase. Overall I was very impressed with this studio and the instructor. I felt empowered and refreshed after my workout and I can't wait to schedule another class!

I had a really frustrating experience with this gym. From the start, the staff put a lot of…read morepressure on me to sign up. I was clear that I didn't want to be locked into a contract, so they suggested a month-to-month option, but it ended up costing over $200 a month. They were also constantly trying to upsell me on add-ons like red light therapy, pushing yet another membership even after I had already signed up. It felt excessive and uncomfortable. When I later decided to cancel, I was told I needed to give a 30-day notice, which was never mentioned when I signed up. The way it was communicated felt dismissive, basically telling me I would definitely be charged for another month. It feels like they treat your card like it's theirs to charge whenever they want. The atmosphere also changed completely after I became a member. Before joining, they were attentive and friendly, but that disappeared once I signed up. It's easy to get in, but a nightmare to get out. The classes were unreliable as well. The instructor I signed up for missed a lot of sessions, sometimes resulting in weeks without classes. I was promised discounts for those missed sessions, but they never followed through. At one point, I went almost an entire month without the class because the trainer quit, yet I was still charged the full amount. On top of that, I was offered a $50 discount that never showed up. Instead, I was actually charged even more. When I asked about it, they said it was a billing mistake, but that doesn't change the fact that I was overcharged without my consent. The only good class was the heat/and tone and the trainer left. And you have to book a class to go and guess what if you can't go they charge you 20 dollars! EDIT: She will say she gave me a discount, after a month with no classes I never got it! Why do you think I'm upset? She also says there was not any classes only for thanksgiving? Ha what a joke, the trainer was gone for weeks after and there was not a sub once. AND this whole month, I have not been able book a class, because there are NONE. I feel bad for the people who bought a heat/tone package and never have a class to go to. This lady is lying through her teeth.

Hustle House is a great gym with HIIT workout stations! Tried it for the very first time and it…read morekicked my butt! Although somewhat out of breath and full of sweat, the class did what it was supposed to! Jake was a great instructor who kept you motivated and going through the workouts. Although being a first timer, it didn't feel like I was a first timer due to the motivation from Jake and others in the class! Inside the gym, there is a seating area, a smoothie/drink bar, lockers, showers and other amenities that are available. Hustle House is located in Uptown, on South Blvd/Brooklyn Village. Parking is available on the street as well as in the garage. Can't wait to try another class!

The owner double dips on cancelations charges…read more You heard me, double dips. As in, charging you - charging me. The instructors are great, the workout is hard, but what makes it so hard to love this place is the owner. Instead of caring about his members and their enjoyment of the gym, all he focuses his time on is scamming his high-paying members on late charges. So if I add myself to a waitlist, and someone drops out at midnight, and now I've made other plans - thinking I can't get in this class - he CHARGES YOU! Get this, you're next in line... you actually go and fill the spot, HE STILL CHARGES ME! #MoneyGrab The owner's waitlist policy is disgusting, it's cheap and it's disgraceful. I've contacted my credit card company and the BBB as this is the 3rd time I've attempted to reason with him on this fraud. He couldn't care less and enjoying milking his members for all their worth. $22 is charged to you if you're on a waitlist and even say NO I can no longer attempt! Honestly, it's pitiful how he's grasping for $22 straws. See pics for examples.

If you're the type of person who loves to work out in a group setting, with a coach/instructor to…read moreguide you and help your form, all while getting the most intense core workout of your life, this is the perfect place for you! Note that the new NoDa CORE 704 is now by the shopping center at Amelie's, rather than at their previous location in a house across from Heist. I started coming here with a friend for a different workout (other than the gym and weights), and I became obsessed! The instructors really help you and guide you in your moves and form, so that you don't injure yourself. The workouts are easy to follow and you are able to adjust based on skill level. I always come to this place with fear, but leave feeling amazing and sore! I definitely would recommend this place to anyone!

Fabulous dance class for group exercises! Wonderful diverse instructors and people who attend of…read moreall ages. They have motivated me to dance my cares away for exercise. I enjoyed the music & worked up a good sweat. They have changed locations so check their Instagram for the latest updates on locations of dance class and what times. The classes are $14 per class so consistent with CLT prices. Good times and experiences! They say "as long as you are moving you're doing it right!"

The Jam CLT 2700 Dorchester Pl,…read more Sedgefield Middle School, Charlotte, NC 28209 Monday April 24 6:45pm If you're looking for a party while you work out you must try the Jam CLT. It's the best way to get some calories burned while jamming out to some great music. As long as your moving you're doing it right is the motto they profess so don't be scared to cut loose and groove. Be aware that they don't take any breaks but if you need to stop feel free. Classes are held in the school cafeteria. It's very easy to find. The dance moves are very easy to catch onto. I danced with Erica and some of the other ladies of the Jam CLT when they were with another company and it felt like home to be with these ladies again. They do some of the same dance moves from before and they have some new choreography to new songs. The musical selection ranges from Hip Hop to R and B to Pop to Country to Broadway all in one class. You are guaranteed to leave with a new favorite dance move or song!!! Thank you Erica Butler and the amazing women of The Jam CLT for keeping exercise fun in the Queen City!!!! I am so glad they formed this company and will continue the phenomenal work they do.

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**There are 4 locations in the Charlotte area, check IG for more!**…read more Divadance is so different from anything I've ever experienced and is truly transforming my life. I promise this review is not sponsored in any way, I just have a full heart of gratitude for how amazing it has been to be free and have fun with movement again I moved to Charlotte during Covid and it was hard to make friends. Even without that, it just seems like it's a little hard to find your people coming to such a big city. I didn't want my only community surrounded around my work and I'm not really huge on bars, etc. I really loved dance as a kid and got away from it for various reasons: feeling out of place physically, time, money, not wanting to commit to learning technique all the time and just life in general. One of my friends introduced me to Divadance and I could tell after her first class how empowered she felt. My first class was awesome - I went to the Fort Mill location and Julia S was the instructor that day. (SO encouraging and fun). I am naturally an introvert but the community time where we chat for a minute has become one of my favorite things. I love that we're all different sizes, cultures, ages - it's really such a beautiful thing to be a part of! For my fellow introverts or future friends that like to google street view the parking situation (IYKYK) - here are more details... You arrive to the location and you're greeted in, class begins with community time where we have an icebreaker to chat for a minute about. It's super casual! Then there's a warmup and we start to learn the moves together. Everyone there is learning the moves along with you at the same time and having fun. We laugh a lot. Come as you are! Come comfy in workout clothes or come as dressed up as you want! Each location is truly a judgement free environment and I've never felt more comfortable or supported around so many women. It's really a special place to be. There is a part at the end that is completely optional to record the choreography and I SO recommend doing this, even if you just keep it to yourself! I'm learning a lot about my body language, mobility and confidence through those. It's a great, fun workout too. This year I've lost over 20 lbs and I am definitely giving credit to the addition of Divadance in my life to this! It's a great sweat, but I'm finding more confidence through each class and I'm showing up different in other areas of my life. A real game changer for mental health and I think it's great for my mind to try and learn something new even if the moves aren't perfect! It's truly been a blessing to join this community. Kari is absolutely amazing - All of the instructors are fabulous and each location has something special and different to it. I joined as a member and love trying different locations based on my schedule but you can get passes or drop in. If any of this resonated with you - take it as your sign to come try a class! Check social media for the class schedule and locations (also an app!). See you soon, friend!

Located off Tyron St in downtown uptown. The door on Tyron doesn't open, at least it didn't for me…read more There is a number to call if the door doesn't open. Luckily, there was another gym goer that smartened me up on how to get inside. You have to enter to the left of the door and take an elevator down to the lower level. I'm sure this is what I would've been told when I called the number on the door. Upon finding the gym entrance, you can see it is tightly packed inside. Coming after 5pm, I expected the gym to be busy. Boy was it. I was able to get a workout in with adjusting a few things. Plenty of equipment to use whatever your workout routine is. There are columns that block a good portion of the mirrors when using the cable machines. Gym was clean. Staff said hello.

If you are looking for a gym in the uptown area, Planet Fitness is the way to go, it's in the lower…read morelevel of the U.S. Bank building. At first I felt hesitant to work out here due to the gym being in the basement, but honestly you can't feel that you are in the basement. The gym is modern with great equipment. It's usually never crowded, has showers and lockers. Opt in for the black card and for only $25 a month you can use any Planet Fitness in the country!

Really awesome gym. Great facility, excellent owners, a…read morevariety of equipment for whatever strength sport you're into. Also looks like some fighting stuff and a ring but idk anything about that! Come check it out!

On the smaller side but that's how you avoid the Dow's YMCA with lines for every machine. The…read morecoaches here know what they're doing and the prices are reasonable, with a good selection of weights and a big garage door for fresh air and their music, it's a great place to get in shape or stay in shape and have fun along the way. The coaches have a very encouraging attitude, not a scary atmosphere at all

Hardest Workout I've EVER endured, at the SAME time the BEST workout I've EVER had…read more After checking this place out during Yelp Gets Fit month where we took a FREE class with the infamous Arthur as our instructor I felt parts of my body tingle that I didn't know could have a tingle (PAIN). I decided to purchase the promotion of 3 classes for a set amount for first timers. I scheduled my first two using the online scheduling system in place. I took a class with Author again and one with Jerome. Both classes were great and just as intense as I recalled. I unfortunately could schedule my 3rd class due to business travels and my availability. I tried to book my last class and was told that I couldn't because it was a couple days after the 30day cutoff(SUCKS).. I'll suggest this place for sure however I'm a little aggravated about my situation & I'll need to get over it before looking into joining it paying for more classes.

What an incredible Lagree fitness studio!!! I had two classes with Arthur and one class with Dayron…read morethis week. I feel so blessed to have met them because these guys are the real deal in fitness. They were so motivating and had a lot of tough love when they coached me and the class. So when I was sand-bagging today in the lunge, Dayron yelled out in class today "I don't believe you!!!" so then I was sure to get to 90 degrees in my lunge ;) Arthur and Dayron will push you through each exercise and they pull your potential out of you. These two should be so cocky with how excellent their teaching is but they are so down-to-earth and committed to each student's success in the classroom. If you haven't been to this studio then you are definitely missing out!!