We have been members on and off, the experience has been always top notch. The space is clean and well maintained. What we love is walking/jogging loop upstairs very useful when outside gets too hot or cold which is almost 70% of the year here in NC. There are enough weight machines, sometimes one has to be flexible to rotate. The swimming pool and sauna is a nice addition. We haven't explored the classes they have some are paid and some are free. The employees are attentive and respectful and hours open are quite wide to meet almost everyone's needs. read more

I have been a member here since before the pandemic in 2020 and being that I personally go to the gym to maintain my fitness goals and not the social scene ie. Club Lifetime, it's perfect. I am a working professional who goes to the gym in the early am (5:00-7:00) is the time I frequently go and my workouts are completed in a timely manner with room to hit the sauna if desired. I do know this is a family staple. there are many kids/teens during later hours but I avoid them easily with my regimen and timeframe! The price is great for a pool, sauna, classes and equipment. If your looking to be social, meet friends and more it's possible but to say this hospital affiliated fitness center is not clean as most gyms is ridiculous, if anything they are getting inspected far more than most centers being in relationship with UNC. Lastly because I have history here, the morning staff (Meg and crew your awesome humans) are the best, they get to know your name personally and help whenever needed! The sauna does not have split wood, I know bc I've been going for almost 5 years now and lastly it's worth every penny I can go to the gym as a single woman comfortably which is most important. read more

My daughter loves the climbing wall and the swimming pool. We have come several times using a guest pass, but I'm not sure the pricing is worth it for our family. We would need to utilize the facilities a lot more, and with young children, that really limits us to the weekends. The other facilities are decent. There is an indoor track upstairs with various gym equipment throughout. There is a small halfcourt basketball court, some rooms for group exercises, and a sauna and steam room by the swimming pool. It's pretty kid and family friendly and the staff are generally pretty nice. read more

This seven year old facility still has a newness to it. It is modern, clear, airy and full of light. UNC staffs the center with well trained professionals happy to be working with the public. Under one roof you will find childcare during your workout, children's fitness classes and special events, even 8 weeks of summer camp 9am-5pm; physical therapy; massage; nutrition counseling and a healthy kitchen, rock climbing wall, aquatic facility including lap pool, warm therapeutic pool, sauna, hot tub, and classes; indoor walking track; three exercise studios packed with classes; and an entire floor of exercise equipment for stretching, cardio, and strength training. There is also a large outside artificial turf field and picnic area. Plus if you belong here at Northwest Cary, you also have full access to UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont (but not the other UNC centers). On the down side--no full-size gymnasium (only a half-sized court) for basketball, no racquetball or Pickleball courts. Very limited food and beverage--only a vending machine and ice/water dispenser. The latter is probably all you really need. read more

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DON'T GO!!! There is no personal privacy and respect. They can use their key to unlock the family locker room anytime they want, regardless of whether you're using the toilet or changing your clothes. It is not a safe and comfortable environment for all patrons. Wish I can give a negative star. read more

Just started, but unfortunately this gym seems to have issues. Probably won't be here long. The facilities are not very well maintained. The pool looks like it has several human feces at the bottom. The hot tub has caked on rings of human sweat, skin, oil and other substances adorning its rim, allowing you to enjoy bacteria and fungus right against your body as you try to get some jets. The sauna is dilapidated and not maintained. The wood seats and benches are falling apart, there are many areas where one could get splinters. Be careful. Gym equipment has layers of dust on it. Staff is not very professional and definitely not very friendly. Seems this facility is not managed very well. read more

I'm loving this place!! UNC Wellness Centers meet all my Health and Wellness needs. I love to workout. My passion is Water Exercise. They have classes 6 days a week and they meet my needs. You will not be disappointed if you attend their classes. read more

The UNC Wellness Center in Cary is a unique gym. I've never been a globo-gym user (favoring small studios and small group exercises), but this facility has most of what I'm looking for: *Indoor swimming pool: Great way to train for a triathlon without ever worrying about the weather. I love sitting in the jacuzzi for a few minutes after a workout. *Outdoor green turf area: I love taking their outdoor classes. Boot camp-style exercises and drills need lots of space and there is plenty of it here. Also the turf is nice: no weeds, no bugs, no itchy grass, no mowing the lawn, and sliding equipment work well on this surface (i.e. glide pads). Dependent on weather, but members are free to use it even when it is raining. *Late Morning Weekday Classes: Probably my favorite thing about this facility. Perhaps because of its proximity to families, they have early to mid day classes (for example some starting at 12:30pm) during the week. Some other gyms concentrate their classes in the early morning and early evening. So for me their exercise schedule works well. Also, the instructors have all been pretty awesome. By the way, the instructor who teaches on the turf (Andrea H?) is fantastic...a game changer. I'm training for a Spartan race and I think her class is what I need! She is so good at leading simple-to-follow, but challenging exercises. She also incorporates partner drills with varied equipment, which seems rare. When I lived in Chicago there was an instructor at a gym that did lots of these partner drills and I'm so glad to finally see them again. Hopefully some ladder drills in the future? Puh puh puhlease?! *Functional Fitness Area Upstairs: They have a great area upstairs with space for those who like to do "functional fitness" exercises or whatever. The equipment upstairs includes TRX, kettlebells, jump ropes, bosu balls, medicine balls, jump ropes, gymnastics mats, and even a battle rope. Pretty comprehensive, but people need to have some basic knowledge of the equipment to use them safely. *Farmers Market on Saturday: I love checking out the small farmer's market after a work out. La Farm comes out here and it's so nice to pick up fresh bread after exercising! ***** The things I listed above are what matter to me. I'm sure the Wellness Center's other stuff like physical rehabilitation services, the climbing wall, affiliation with a university (if you like using UNC orthopaedic services), and free (yes, free) child supervision are meaningful for other people. It's also kind of nice seeing kids running around or doing the climbing wall...kind of changes the tone of that "gym feel". Yes, the initiation fee is pretty high. Really best for people who live near it or drive by it going to work (which is not me, LOL). read more

UNC Wellness Center has everything you'll need to stay active and healthy without unnecessary bells and whistles. It's quite big, with a large portion of the first floor dedicated to cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights. There's a decent size pool with wide lanes, a hot tub, a sauna, and a smaller therapy room. Second floor has a running track and recovery areas, as well as group class studios. My favorite part about it is the number and variety of group classes. With 3 studios and convenient evening times everyone is sure to find something that suits them. Their Zumba is absolutely fantastic, with talented Seema leading the dance party every Monday night. She also teaches Bhangra Masala on Wednesday, and thats crazy fun. Lots of TRX classes, muscle conditioning, yoga, even ballet. What I found especially nice - there are many classes on Sunday, with is very rare for any other gym or studio. The schedule is posted on their website and is updated weekly. At the moment of writing this review the monthly dues are $68, which is very reasonable for the value you get. read more

If your a person that likes to lift weights and mix in some cardio then this place is ok for that. The downfall is the lack of space for equipment and enough of it. During peak times which is 5-6 or early mornings around 7 it's hard to get on the weight equipment. Another time would be when high school lets out and the "kids" take over and for up equipment or think they are super setting and you can't do that here. Coming from a health club with more room led to more equipment and not having to wait like a gazelle to spring on to a piece of equipment as soon as someone gets off it. Plus the staff says nothing to members that bring in bags and leave on the window sills or floors. The place is not big enough for that and there is a large locker room for you to store your stuff. If it wasn't so close to home I would move back to the other health club. The rates are extremely high here compared to other clubs. Granted there is an indoor pool which I have used once in 4 years, indoor track which is great in the winter but again can do the same on a treadmill, a rock climbing wall which I have never used and classes which I have never attended. There should be graduated rates for people that don't utilize the extras. So if you want to lift weights this isn't the place. If you want to sip coffee with your pinky in the air this is your place. read more

Great facility with ample equipment and friendly staff. Always very clean and well lighted. Professional services like personal training and nutrition although I have not taken advantage. read more

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Best place to work out in the triangle. Top-notch equipment and plenty of space to stretch and work on core both upstairs and downstairs. Very clean facility, friendly staff, and lots of free classes that are led by great instructors. I highly recommend the TRX and bootcamp classes. Not too overcrowded, even during peak hours. With the large indoor pool, climbing wall, outdoor turf field, strength and cardio equipment, indoor track, child care, and extensive selection of classes, I highly recommend UNC Wellness Center at NW Cary. I've tried gyms and fitness centers all over the Triangle, and this one remains the best value for my money by far. read more

This is a brand new gym a few minutes from my house. Had my doctor not recommended it I would never had known about it. This is a tucked back precious little gym in NW Cary that boasts a climbing wall, a great lap pool and some awesome cardio and lifting equipment. I personally enjoy this place as it's 1. never crowded 2. VERY clean 3. has enough classes to keep me engaged if i get bored with my regular routine. They're quite proud of this gym and it also boasts a fancy monthly fee and and even fancier month-month option. They're not flexible AT ALL with waiving any fees, but since I'm pregnant and getting fat fast (and I'm essentially tired of dealing with people) I decided to skip out on trying to push any negotiations and went ahead with the yearly membership. Other than that, I've been pretty happy with this place and know I'll have some place fun to go to after I have this kid to whip myself back into shape! read more

So many kids... Everywhere. Like grade school children. Took some adjusting, I hope they pay as much for a membership as I do

This is the last gym I will ever join. They bill your credit card but if the card lost or stolen and you forgot your membership was on it, they won't call to tell you that. They will keep the balance going. read more

Today, me and my son and his friend tried to exercise on the cardio machines. I later left to do strength training, then they tell us that under 13-year-olds must be with a parent or guardian. Da fuq is this!!! They have never ever told us this at all. read more

Perfect gym for family with kids. Free daycare option with supervised play option is great as kids can continue their basketball, rock climbing activites while parents are doing their activities. It's little on pricy side and some cardio equipment can get busy after 5 pm, but there are other options available. The swimming area is properly segregated for kids although can get busy since there are dedicated 5 lanes for adult swimmers read more

If you want quality equipment, excellent personal trainers, group fitness instructors or physical therapy this is the place you want to be at. The service and maintenance of the facility is superb for the fitness industry. Ask anyone about UNC Wellness and they will tell you it's a great facility with even better employees. Go UNC Wellness at NW Cary! read more

Excellent yoga instructors. Housekeeping comes around multiple times a day to clean facility. Very clean and members well mannered.