The UNC Chapel Hill Wellness Center at Meadowmont used to be superb but the management decided to…read morelimit the free access to its equipment creating real constraints and effective lack of access to the exercise machines, while expanding the hours of the Cardiac Rehabilitation program in favor of UNC patients, thus affecting member's access.

Facility is generally good, staff and location are great. Love their indoor running track. But most…read moreexercise equipment is old and WORN out. In comparison, the Duke fitness center switches out their equipment every 1 to 2 years. Also, they need to do a better job cleaning the equipment. Some of the elliptical machines have dried out fluid stains since weeks and don't seem to get cleaned often.

I love this gym and the night crew is great. Only issue is with the move to the new location they…read moreput in all the smith machines backwards so you can't check your form. Please turn them around.

Adding another review because this location is an actual zoo. (part of this is not necessarily the…read morefault of the employees that work there, but the people that come to the gym and the seemingly limitless # of gym members) I'm sure this is a corporate thing but during the summer they also allow kids in for free basically teenagers running around the gym and it's already packed to begin with. I absolutely can't stand having children on these machines messing around when I just wanna get my workout done. And then after finishing my workout and finally being able to relax in the massage chairs, I realize I have to wait 10 full minutes because they only have two massage chairs and two Hydro massage chairs for the literal hundreds of people that come to this location. There's really no excuse. Please get more massage chairs, and Hydro massages for the people that are paying 20+ dollars a month. Every other location I've been to has at least four regular massage chairs. I don't understand why this location only has two especially for the level of foot traffic they get. Side note: Shout out to Greg though bc he's always attentive and helpful. Never see him on his phone and always on top of stuff

I am currently working with Lauren in preparation for my wedding next year. She's incredible! My…read moregoal for the wedding was to have toned arms and back-- well, we've achieved that AND MORE. She's motivating and encouraging and I feel the burn after every session. It's doesn't matter your skill level, Lauren will create a workout that's right for you and your goals. It's the best investment I've made-- for my health and for my confidence.

I participated in CHT's new injury prevention for runners program, which you complete at your own…read moreconvenience at home using an app on your phone. I had a great experience, as a moderately serious runner who has not given enough attention to strength and stability training in the past. Long story short, the program really helped support my running and I don't think it was a coincidence that in the half-marathon that the program was helping me build toward, I ran a PR. Some might be skeptical of a program that is not in-person. However, I found it convenient to be able to complete the workouts at a time and place that worked for me, and also found that I still got a lot of benefits that I wouldn't have gotten just working out without the support of a trainer. Cody designs and structures all the workouts to gradually build in difficulty level, and records great videos himself to explain them. Most importantly he is super available to answer questions via the messaging function of the app - I had a few questions over the course of the program and he always provided illuminating, detailed answers and thoughtful suggestions. It's also possible to come into the studio to work on specific things or with questions, and Cody offered this option to me - in the end it turned out not to be necessary, but was good to have as an option. Additionally, the check-in function on the app, so that Cody can see your progress, provides accountability for those who, like me, don't have the discipline to stick to a training schedule completely on their own. Overall the program is perfect for those who, like me, want a program that is more flexible and affordable than in-person training, but provides more support and accountability than doing it all yourself.

I trained with Becky from June to October and absolutely recommend her! Her enthusiasm is…read morecontagious, and she is great at tailoring the workouts to your needs. I initially signed up for the 12-week challenge, but when that was over I couldn't bear the thought of stopping yet, so I kept going until I ran out of money. ;) Over the course of training, Becky became a friend to me, and the sessions honestly were like therapy. She was always happy to offer nutrition advice, and she took my measurements before and after training but respected that I didn't want to be weighed. I know I wasn't the easiest client at times... When workouts were especially hard, I may have seemed cold or moody, but she kept me going and kept a positive attitude throughout! She's the best cheerleader. Also a bonus: If you like dogs, her sweet, precious fur baby will greet you and say goodbye to you every time. She also lets you choose what music you'd like to listen to - whether it's heavy metal, contemporary Christian, or anything in between. If you're thinking about doing personal training but you're intimidated by gyms or aren't sure if it's right for you, give Becky a shot! I highly recommend her.

From the owner: Passion. Results. Fun! And an amazing metabolism…read more As a Personal Trainer and Health Coach, I do what I love what I do! Once a cardio princess, I managed to stay in shape to some degree. After kids, I even qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon! Something was missing, though. My metabolism was slow, I gained weight easily and lost it slowly. I thought I knew all there was to know, and couldn't get in shape. It ticked me off, to be honest! So I hired a personal trainer and the experience changed my life ~ and my career! Four things determine your metabolism ~ age, gender, genetics, and lean muscle mass. Good luck on the first three! Lean muscle mass is where it's at (no, girls, you won't get bulky). My clients swap body fat for lean muscle in a safe, effective manner ~ all in my cool, clean, private studio. Injury prevention is key, so form and progression is critical. We address muscle imbalances, any current problems such as lower back pain, and incorporate healthy nutrition

I came to see Synergy Fitness for some long standing hip pain. Birgit was amazing and I received…read morethe best physical therapy treatment! She was able to pinpoint the issue and I felt immediate relief. What is also unique is that they also have an onsite and fully equipped gym. Physical therapy combined with the exercise program in their gym provided has kept me strong and pain free for years!

I once thought personal training wasn't for me... I'm too old (55), I'm not a professional athlete…read moreor actor, but I was so wrong! Zoe Dinkins and this amazing women-owned gym changed my life! I am healthier, happier, and more confident in my body. This gym and this trainer have my highest recommendations!!!!

Everything the sauna suck no steam room like they promised people I want never go backread more

I will give the gym a one star due to the company that runs their billing. DO NOT SIGN THE…read moreCONTRACT with them. I have been trying to cancel my membership for months and Peak Payment Solutions, despite proof, continues to tell me I am lying about when they received the email, etc. They also would not cancel my membership stating I had a $25 late fee and had to pay it. They continued to charge me monthly fees and late fees each month on top of it - to the tune of close to $300. They then passed me onto collections and despite having a dispute through BBB (which by the way Peak Payments has 1 star reviews across the board from people across the United States.) Peak Payments refuses to admit that they have fraudulent business practices and are actively violating FTC regulations.

I've trained at Chapel Hill Gracie Jiu Jitsu many times over the past 15 years. The instructors are…read moretop-tier both in terms of their knowledge and their ability to provide a safe, welcoming and effective training environment. Mazi is a legend of local martial arts, Jake Whitfield is one of most well-rounded teachers of martial arts in the world, and everyone on the team is a positive, helpful person. Whether you're brand new or a black belt, this is a great place to train.

From day one I've been so pleased with how protective the Instructors are of women's safety in…read moreclasses and rolling. I LOVE the new women's self defense class run by Meghan an amazing brown belt female instructor. I honestly started not knowing anything 3 years ago, fell in love with the art and challenge and now I'm getting my first blue belt stripe.

After going to classes in different locations and different studios- I do think O2 classes are…read morepretty good. The instructors are usually pretty specific about instructions and I do get a decent work out. Overall the cost of a membership is still pretty steep but the unlimited classes do make up for it a bit. I still think the prices could be better considering the largest population in the area is students and older people on limited income I'm sure. The instructor subbing for Simone was pretty good.

I just thought it looked outdated from the outside but the inside it much worse. Not only is the…read morefloor bubbling and separating by the weight rack. But the ceiling is visibly caving and damaged. The icing on the cake was the roach that came to visit me mid RDL. With this location being closest to the campus I'm quite certain they can invest in gutting this location and starting all over

Pretty obvious that Desmond doesn't care about the gym. Lot of busted old equipment, nothing is…read moreever cleaned, he never runs the AC, toilets aren't even secured to the floor, and good luck drying off your hands after washing them.

I've been going here from some time now, and it's been a very good experience. I mainly do…read moreweightlifting there, and since there's over 10 racks there, I've never had an issue finding a spot to lift. During the middle of the day, it's fairly empty, so there's maybe only 1-3 other people there during off-peak hours. Even in peak times, I see everyone working in with each other without any hassle. Desmond recently gave the place a really nice renovation with some new racks, so it's looking good there. Even before then, the gym's got all the equipment I need to get my workout done and then some. I always feel welcome here, and Desmond greets me by name anytime he sees me come in. If you just want to lift and don't need classes/training, the $20/mo is absolutely a great deal.

Wish I lived closer to go more often! Since I'm just far enough away I've done some sporadic drop…read morein classes. I really like how the class is structured with 20 minutes of spin, 20 minutes of strength training, and 20 minutes of yoga. The spin portion is motivating with good music and your name shows up on a screen with your optimal power zone so you can continuously push yourself. No one knows who is who unless you know someone's name ;) And everyone's is different to cater towards your level! Since it's only 20 minutes not many people wear clip in shoes - but you can! The strength training portion is always different. Sometimes it's weights, straps, or even slam balls. I really like that the exercises are also shown on screens throughout the strength training area - so you won't forget what you need to do right after the instructor goes through everything. It also gives the countdowns so you know how much time is left for each exercise. The yoga is the part that's a little hit or miss for me. Sometimes it is sooo incredibly fast and I don't feel like I can keep up. And then sometimes it's just right.

I absolutely love coming here for these workouts because they're so difficult but also so…read morefulfilling when you manage to do it I did the two class pass for $20 which I think is a really awesome deal for beginners but I will say the membership is a bit out of my price range unfortunately so I'm not sure if I'll be able to come back unless it's through class pass I love that this studio is so thoughtful that they even have hair bands for their customers (I don't know how many times I've forgotten my hair clip at home when going to the gym!) Great employees too!