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!

Vito and his staff of personal trainers are wonderful and so knowledgeable. I have been a loyal…read moreclient for years and can't imagine ever going to any other gym or personal trainer! I am so happy with the progress I have made since starting at his gym. I have never felt better!!

Honestly, I don't write much reviews but I have to give props to Charlotte RIPS in the area…read more When I first came here, I was hesitant to start due to being out of shape. I hadn't worked out in over 2 years, I ate pizza for breakfast and worked at an office job.... Being mobile really wasn't my thing. After getting a physical where my blood pressure and cholesterol put me at risk for some health issues, I decided to make a change. I didn't know where to start but I decided to try Charlotte RIPS. Right away, Vito was very knowledgable and helped me feel comfortable by walking me through the process of what to expect and what was expected of me to see results. I've never been a gym rat but this is a place that I truly enjoy. It's only been about a month but already my overall health has improved and I'm starting to see results. If you want to be in a workout environment that strives to empower you to work towards your goals whatever they may be, as well as start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle then I would recommend this place. Don't be fooled though, you have to put in the work. My trainer is Andre and he always provides one on one specialized training to work towards my goals. All of the trainers are dedicated towards helping their clients become better and they help you learn how to eat better and adopt fitness as a lifestyle.This place is affordable and for the level of service provided, I highly recommend.

UPDATE: After speaking with the Evan, the manager of this location he apologized for my poor…read moreexperience and talked me into trying the gym out for 30 days. I had a pretty great experience and saw results after going for four weeks. It has a nice atmosphere with an encouraging community. The trainers are friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Every class is a little different and always challenging so expect to get your butt kicked. I actually looked forward to going to my workouts if that says anything. I definitely recommend doing their intro class if you're new to Crossfit/weightlifting movements. The coaches were very accommodating when I needed to modify exercises due to past injuries. Big shout out to Lillian, one of the coaches I worked with the most. Thank you for being so warm and welcoming since day one and answering all of my newbie questions! I'll definitely consider joining the gym full time. All in all a great experience.

Absolutely the best gym I've ever joined. There is nothing like the community, coaches and…read moreatmosphere. Extremely professional and F..U.N. Classes are 45 minutes which is perfect for workout working professionals. Basically get your butt kicked for 45 mins with a group of encouraging peeps. I'd recommend it to anyone any age. All are welcome!

One of the best gyms in the QC! Have been coming here for 5 years and absolutely love it. If you…read morehave a stigma against joining a CrossFit gym due to a stereotype, this gym breaks all of that down. Seriously, the people are the nicest and all athletic abilities are welcome! Come out and give it a shot!!! Ask for Ben and he'll set you up with everything you need to know.

It's been about one year since I started working out at Ultimate CrossFit and I'm just as jazzed…read moretoday about the gym as I was when I started. Thanks to the great trainers and smart programming I've learned how to lift weights efficiently, increase my speed, and do a variety of exercises I was about damn sure I could never do. Like 50 double unders in a row. Or 100 kipping pull ups. Or weighted push ups - yes, they do exist. Is it expensive? Well, yes and no. If you're making great use out of your membership - i.e. going to classes, heading to open gym, or yoga, or even Olympic lifting, the cost is absolutely justified. I mean, if you're going to spend money on one thing in your life it should be your health...right?! If you have any sort of motivation, you can absolutely make Ultimate CrossFit your home. You'll learn how to workout in an impressive, yet humbling way; you'll absolutely be inspired to come back again and again. And the people who are part of the gym - that includes managers, trainers and members - really make this place what it is. Oh - and they take music requests...listening to some Biggie Smalls really makes a workout.

I normally don't go to this location because it hasn't been updated in years and feels pretty…read moreoutdated compared to the other locations, especially for an area that's growing so much. I stopped by recently because it was convenient and brought a guest with me. Before doing anything, I asked the woman at the front desk how the guest policy worked. She didn't really explain it and instead just asked for my guest's information. I assumed she was simply checking the system to see if my guest had visited before. I stepped away for a moment to check whether the court was crowded, and while doing that, something came up that required me to leave earlier than expected. When I came back to the desk, I told her never mind and that I needed to leave. She responded, "It's okay, I sent the receipt to your email." That caught me off guard. I assumed it was just confirmation of entering my guest's information, especially since I thought guests used to be free (which is why I asked about the policy beforehand). When I checked my email, I saw that I had been charged $20. The issue isn't the money, it's the lack of communication. Before charging someone, the process and cost should be clearly explained. I've never had issues at the other locations I visit, so this felt like a one off experience, but it's enough that I probably won't return to this location.

Decent gym, not the biggest but much better after the fairly recent renovation. Peak hours are…read morevery busy (5-7 on the weekdays) and you may have to adjust your planned workout due to limited equipment. The classes I've done are good, and the staff has been nothing but friendly. Locker room is clean as is the pool. I do wish they'd patrol the parking lot more in the evening (especially Friday) as numerous people park here and go to the surrounding restaurants and bars, making it difficult for members to find parking.

Before I met Daniel (owner of Edge Performance Training), I thought I'd tried just about every type…read moreof workout out there. I'd tried power lifting, endurance training and triathlons, crossfit, even athletic conditioning at the local YMCA. I've always worked out; I was just really bored with the usual set routines and classes. Daniel completely changed my perspective on training and the way I work out. He puts together the toughest and most unique training workouts I've ever been through. Ever trained like an MMA fighter? Ever trained using only ropes, bags of sand, or flipping a truck tire end over end?...I hadn't either. Edge Performance combines cardio with functional type movements that are more natural (and useful) for my body than simply lifting a barbell. Daniel is always evolving and changing the workouts which means my body continues to get stronger and feel better.... But the best part is that I love working out again!

My daughter is taking kickboxing/self defense classes with Daniel. She is 11 yrs old and having a…read moregreat time. When asked what she liked best she said, "I like the confidence it gives me, I like the strength and conditioning aspect and I have a blast with Daniel because he makes me laugh." Daniel has been a pleasure to work with and he really knows what he is teaching and talking about. Highly recommended!!!

This place really is a great workout, wish they had more locations! My only thing is the coaches…read moremic is SO LOUD in the spin room it actually made my physically sick. Never had that happen and I have been going to spin for 15+ years. They have earplugs but I shouldn't have to block out my senses. Just a note for ya'll.

Recently started coming to Spenga and I love it so much!! It's a great workout that has many…read moreavailable time slots for inconsistent life schedules. I leave refreshed and feeling like I had a great workout!