The amenities are amazing! From an indoor pool with sauna and steam room to racquetball courts and indoor and outdoor running track. The areas inside the gym are clean and the new weight room is spacious and allows me to get in exercises at a convenient location before and after work.

Massive gymnasium floor laid out with every weight machine and free weight you could want. cardio equipment also very extensive in the next room. Less amenities due to restrictions but $20 day pass for just using the gym is not bad in my opinion because the gym is top notch. Will return if I’m ever back in town!

Raising their cost to over 90 a month but still have not brought back amenities such as sauna and towel service. Most equipment is off limits as well. Not sure why I am paying more for less. All other gyms in the area are back to full operation and most are half the cost.

Went from being the top gym to one of the worst in Charleston. Their rules and hours are draconian and prohibitive. For nearly a year now all amenities that set this gym apart have been removed, towel service, locker room showers, sauna, steam room, and full sized indoor basketball court. Theres no mirrors for weight lifting. But the cost is still the same. The only thing they have reopened is the pool, but you cant shower. The majority of patrons are MUSC students and faculty who would like to go to the gym during lunch break but cant without showering. It’s been nearly a year and we arent dealing with the same situation as we were last spring. I think it’s time to let your own paying members decide if they want to use showers, towels, and the sauna. They were always optional to begin with. Theyve been on reopening Phase 1 for a year now and during that time have actually imposed more restrictions such as silly separate Entrance and Exit doors, and have offered no hint at when we could expect to move into further phases. I personally have moved to a different gym that offers showers and sauna. Sadly I am still paying for a membership since it comes out of tuition. There has been a decline in membership because of this. A word of advice- start talking to your patrons and see what they want, because they’re the ones paying. But that probably doesn’t matter to you since all the MUSC students pay for a membership anyways, so who cares what they want?

Spacious workout space. Friendly staff. Fits my needs perfectly and Im sure will exceed post weight room renovations

Great classes, pool, stream room, sauna, weight room, cardio machines, rooftop workout area and courts.

Awesome service! Excellent craftsmanship cutting wine bottles for me!

Every other gym in the area has the ability for its members to shower. If you do not have to wear your mask while you are at the machine working out, or swimming, or running, why cant you shower. Someone needs to re-evaluate this dumb policy.

Really enjoy the pool and pickleball amenity, but really don’t use anything else. Kevin and Martha are amazing ambassadors for the MUSC Wellness Center. One suggestion would be to have a smoothie bar for people on the go, which is a nice amenity and also adds revenue to your bottom line.

All for a good price u get a place to swim in a warm pool, exercise ether in a cardio room or a gym or any of tracks. Also on the third floor its outside so besides sun light theres 2 tennis courts, a basketball court and a gym.

Front desk staff not friendly especially the lady who seems to be in charge

Wide range of options: steps, biking, running, racquetball, yoga, exercise instructors and trainers, tons of weights

Unfortunately if you live downtown you have few options. Its the only pool (which for some reason is never cleaned). They raised prices and told no one, and then had maintenance problems all winter that left the pool area with no heat. Nice people, just really poor maintenance. Charleston needs a good YMCA. Dont try to drive there except on the weekends.

I sent an email cancelling my membership due to Coronavirus. I apparently did not fill out the paperwork correctly so it was not honored though they can see from their records I have not visited a single time since that email. For a place promoting health and wellness, I was quite saddened by the Directors decision not to honor my written email to her citing auditing requirements.

Tried to cancel my membership since the facility was shutdown at the start of the pandemic. There was no one to answer phones and no one responded to my voicemails. I tried to get a refund for the months that Ive been charged, despite trying to cancel, and Im told that I did not fill out the optional gym credit form. Apparently members were given an option to be reimbursed for the charges that continued while they were CLOSED. I never saw this email and when I asked about it they avoided the question. Its sad that they feel they need to take advantage of people during COVID. Wouldnt recommend this gym to anyone

Will not let me cancel my gym membership even with coronavirus circumstances. I work at MUSC with COVID patients and do not feel right using a gym right now. However, because I signed 12 month contract they will not let me cancel. I am a frontline worker paying for a gym I cannot use (out of respect for others) and I feel there should be some flexibility with the contract given the PANDEMIC. I feel that this is a real disservice to the community and I will absolutely not be rejoining.

Used to be 5 stars and then they cut ALL kids programming. We thought of the wellness center and all of its staff like family - it was such an amazing community and I was excited for my kids to grow up being part of it. From childcare, to swim lessons to summer camps....now it’s all gone. Such a big loss for the families of Charleston.

Did not provide option to cancel during closure due to coronavirus and refuses to offer refunds to members who wish to cancel and get their money back, which is in violation of several consumer protection laws. Will be filing complaint with Attorney General and Consumer Affairs.

After being a member for 24 years they raised the prices to $76 with noadvance warning. I have made many friends there and the staff is wonderful. There is plenty of ways to cut cost in a business. Never mess with your guaranteed revenue stream. Mgt. made a mistake in my opinion and Im disappointed.I only used the gym 2-3 days a week. You guys just lost a wonderful 24 year guaranteed annuity stream. Id love to have someone explain to me how this makes good business sense. Planet Fitness here I come for 19.95 a month.

Great place to work out. Cant find an ab machine here to save my life but other than that tons of equipment. This gym is only accessible to students and employees of the college. The staff were very friendly and it does get a little crowded but theres more than enough equipment for everyone. If youre a single there are lots of beautiful people that worked out here.

Best fitness center in town. Pricy but worth the money!

Wow....the best fitness center! Lets start with the important stuff like....clean....and the equipment works. Moving on...the staff is fantastic. Janis Newton is the director and she runs a tight ship. The instructors are wonderful, inspiring and helpful. There are wight loss groups, hardcore boot camps...and classes with great music. The pool is huge...and often not very crowed. Some parking issues in the early morning. Buy a card for the rest of the day. Really the best of the best.

Great facility! Probably the best in Charleston overall. I was actually thinking of rejoining, but the community price went from $60 to $76 since I canceled my membership in February.Im not paying $76. Ill check out O2.

Nice facility, but recently raised rates from $61 to $76 -- BIG increase and no senior rates. I only use the gym and occasionally the pool. I dont participate in programs or use racket ball court, etc. Seems they should offer limited access rate. Why should I pay for programs I dont use.

Quality gym, very professional and clean. Membership fee is pretty steel but I feel it is worth it due to the high number of amenities. It is pretty crowded in the morning and after 5. Busy enough all the other times. I would still highly recommend them!

The best place to work out in Charleston.

I have been a member here off and on for a number of years. The only problem with this gym is the parking. If you have a problem motivating yourself to even get to the gym, the wait for parking will kill the mood. People use the spots out front to go to doctor appointments at the Ashley River Tower. If you even get there at 5 when the gates open up, good luck finding a spot, several MUSC employees will be starting their workday and parking there. I’ve sat in the parking lot while waiting and watched several people walk over. I was so frustrated one day I even called parking services about it but they told me they dont have people giving tickets after four o’clock. Good news if you work for MUSC and need somewhere to park. So there is no clear solution, other than to buy the overly priced parking card that doesn’t guarantee a place to park. Other than the messed up parking situation, this gym is clean, has innovated equipment that you can’t find anywhere, and some great classes. I wish it was just more accessible for the non MUSC public who don’t work next door.

It is worth spending money to go to this fine facility. I am excited to go there and even more important I want to go workout.When I went to your typical franchise gym with the lower membership fee it got boring, and it seemed monotonous. It was more of a chore going to the gym.There is always something new at Wellness Center. You will never be bored.

While a few people socialize, this is an introverts version of a gym. Get in, get your workout done, and get on with brain surgery, intensive care heroics, or whatever it is that is next on your crowded calendar. Nicely maintained equipment and thoughtfully crowd-controlled. Avoid the 6AM rush for the best experience. Late-night is best. The pool is under-used and great value for the cross-training user.

Great gym! Parking options available with membership and a must if you dont live downtown. They have everything you could need.

I enjoy the classes at the gym however am really disappointed by the lack of evening classes. Having the latest class everyday be 6 or 6:30 pm makes it extremely hard for those with jobs to make it to the gym in time for the class. For me, and several other members and non-members Ive spoken to this is the biggest downside to this otherwise good gym. Group X please please consider slating some later classes.

Updated review: This was a great gym, but since covid they decided to be completely unwilling to work with long time members on freezing accounts even after they agreed to a freeze. I’ve since been charged and now double charged.It’s certainly not the cheapest gym in the area, but it’s definitely worth it. Between the indoor track and indoor pool, you’ll have all your bases covered for training in the heat or rain. They have a lot of classes too, but I’ve never done that myself. Only negative is the parking situation. It’s often a bit of a fight to get a spot if you don’t go early enough.

Im very disappointed they continue to charge us money during gym closure, more then 2 months. They offered credit but no refund. No credit needed because we are ending our memberships. It is not fair.

Best gym in town: sauna, steam room, racquetball, pool, towel service, and perks you don’t get at other gyms!

Easy best gym, wish they supported working parents more since they will close all child services soon.

They have a lot of workout equipment and nice locker rooms and showers.

Great facilities lots of stuff to do and clean. Kinda pricey at $76 a month.

Great classes. Love athletic circuit. I did a great job starting this class

Amazingly clean and well-run.

Great gym with a ton of amenities. Wish they were open later though..

Lots of options and classes to choose from for workouts. Friendly staff. Nice pool. It would be great if they added a hot tub.

The best in Charleston. Everything you need .

Wonderful facility, clean bathrooms, indoor and outdoor running track, pool is amazing and lots of space.

A very nice and clean facility. Parking is crumby but if you pay extra you can get a pass to park in more places. Gets very busy so if youre a little bit impatient or have bad anxiety, it might not be the gym for you. To be fair, there are good times to go but youll need to be flexible.

Staff are nice but for the price tag, not really worth it if you are a self directed gym goer. Theres a plethora of cardio equipment and raquetball courts, but the weight area is tucked away on the lower level and is dingy and full of rusty and broken equipment. There are nicer, cleaner gyms with equipment that is better kept for more reasonable prices all over Charleston. Additionally the hours are very limited so if youre a morning gym person and have to be to work next door at the hospital for an early morning shift, youre not going to have enough time for a hard or long workout.

Old weight room area with uneven floors,boring music playing a majority of the time. Tons of amenities like racquetball,basketball and pool though. Great staff.For the #1 Gym in charleston, I expected a lot nicer equipment. No parking with limited access with parking card. You should be able to use all MUSC parking lots.If you are looking for a true gym, Pivotal fitness is the way to go.

Pricey, clean, well managed, friendly.

3 of last 5 days no hot water in men’s locker room. Disgraceful for $ they charge to be a member

Overall I think that this is one of the better facilities that I have belonged to and it really is a wellness center and not just a gymThe staff- very friendly and accommodating with guests requestsThe cardio facilities- large area with many machines (lots of treadmills and ellipticals)- some dumbbells and the majority of the strength training weight machines (most are dated) are located in this area- clean and organized well- large indoor track that has windows lining the perimeter which makes running on the track a bit more enjoyableThe weight room (I dont utilize this area as much as the other areas of the facility)- on the lower level of the facility and newly renovated- mirrors lining one of the walls- both free weights and dumbbells along with various machinesThe pool- lap pool with a designated general swimming area/water aerobics area- clean and for the most part consistent with temperatureThe tennis courts- I used these until they closed them for resurfacing (still ongoing a year later)-outdoor track around the tennis courts that is still openFacilities/services that I havent used- racket ball courts- squash courts- basketball courts- Spinning room- yoga studio- child care center- massage therapy (additional cost)- personal trainers (additional cost)

Expensive, TERRIBLE service, and always under construction. Most equipment is broken and not fixed making workouts difficult in an already over crowded space.

One of the best gyms in charleston. They recently upgraded their weight room with more squat racks. The locker rooms are starting to wear down with all the heavy use. If you are affiliated with MUSC, the hospital gives employees a discount and students have free memberships. The member ship costs for the public are expensive.

Best downtown gym! Has everything you need and then some. The free classes alone are worth the monthly fee.

Great gym, clean, tons of equipment, loads of classes. Parking can be a problem, its in a real busy area.Recently discovered their spin class! Fantastic instructors help me to burn up to 700 calories in an hour!

Friendly staff, good area for tango class on Tuesdays and a good weight room when I used it

Best in town. Pool, steam room, sauna, plenty of equipment, plenty of classes. I joined 5 years ago, looked at others but none compare.

Nice pool old gym but good. Very busy

Really nice gym that is worth the price. The cardio room is huge, and has lots of treadmills and ellipticals. The locker room and showers are always clean, and has all the amenities you need. There is also a sauna and steam room. There is an extra fee for parking. That was not an issue for me because I walk from my office.

AM Boot Camp is hard work and worth every minutes. The Marines are tough, but great motivators.

Every weekend the older lady iS working she is always telling me to take my sunglasses off, or to stop playing on my phone, and checks every single time that I lock my box which is fine I understand thats her job but to only do it to me Im getting singled out and picked on by this lady its really irritating when she doesnt do it to anybody else but always wants to tell me something if its her job to always do that then she needs to do it to every single person thats in that clinic instead of just only me I feel discriminated every time shes there

This is the best gym in the town. It has all amenities including huge cardio room(with treadmill, elliptical, cycling,rowing, stair climber, and weight training instruments), court for racket ball, squash, basketball (which i never played), separate weight training room, zumba exercise, group cycling, swimming, tennis court, sauna, steam room. The instruments are plenty (room and time for everyone), excellent air conditioning(no bad odors), clean restroom and bathroom, clean and spacious lockers, excellent experienced instructors( help everyone), car parking facility (I never used it as much).The best part are the friendly people in the gym which is worth the time and money.

Great gym but parking is limited if you’re a student or employee and weekend hours aren’t the best.

I love it...but closing at 5 on Saturday and 7 on Sunday.... lame. How many members do you have? Expand your hours...

Good place to work out and get fit.

They have everything you could be looking fot. Cardio, free weights, a pool... even towel service

As a student, being forced to pay $300/year for a gym with a split weightlifting area and bad WiFi doesnt make me a fan. The membership I have to the Golds on JI is $10/month and they have significantly better equipment for weightlifting.

Awful. Too many reasons not to sign up with this place. minimum 1-year contract, no parking available during the day, most of the weight and gym equipment is from the 70s (no kidding really old stuff), floors are uneven/outdated in weight room, they dont bolt their squat/bench racks which leads to off-centered posture, people dont care to put weights back. literally could go on and on

I had a horrible experience with the customer service department, specifically member services. In such a fitness driven culture it is unfortunate that I only have bad things to say about this place to my friends, family and clients. The customer is always right and the staff (Victoria and Lilly, even their supervisor Janice) at MUSC Wellness made it clear that they did not need me as a customer.

Best gym Ive ever been to after living in multiple states.

Pricey for a single day but nice facility

Beautiful workout facility and very helpful employees!

Love this place close to my job the staff is friendly so many things to choose from all under on roof!!!!

First rate gym. Best in CHS hands down. Nice indoor basketball court and good cardio equipment. I have a parking card and never have issues with getting a spot. Busy Saturday AMs sometimes the lots get filled, so maybe that is what people are complaining about.My only real gripe with them is that they run kids camps out of the gym and they last all summer and every long holiday (Christmas) it is jammed up with children. I love kids I have 3 of my own. I dont love when I come to work out, play basketball and they have the whole court taken up with kids and members arent allowed in gym. The fix would be simple, look out for your members FIRST and keep kids camps off basketball courts.

Good place to work out. Warm pool.

Fitness center is awesome with world class facilities

Good gym. Free for MUSC students

Expensive membership cost for the basic facilities and services. However, the management people are helpful if you have any questions and problems.

So many options for a reasonable price

Has everything you need out of a gym. But really needs a renovation!

Love this place

Way too expensive for the public. Not enough parking. And I think they close to early.

Great facility, great trainers, great massage therapist

Near to MUSC campus and convenient for work

Saved my friends life

The gym has everything...except 24 hr access. Its maddening, sometimes.

Great place to work out

Ok very pricey

Great amenities

Best Gym in South Carolina !!!!

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Steam room!!

WHERE CAN YOU PARK

Solid gym but nothing ext

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Good environment