Very nice facility. Very clean. Great equipment on fitness floor. Love aqua aerobic classes. Front…read moredesk staff great and personable. The reason for the low rating deals with communication. Membership office takes a few days to return calls. Personal Trainers take a long time to respond to emails. Maybe it's just the PT I work with however to me, that's not acceptable, especially when that is the manner of communication they recommend.

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.

I stopped by this morning with my two teens for a leg workout. This gym is one of the best in the…read moreTriangle! The equipment was plentiful with many great pieces. The gym was immaculately clean and the embers were a great mixture of people working out but no one obnoxious. We will definitely be back and highly recommend them for those in Chapel Hill.

Canceling due to frustration with staff not enforcing rules. A girl was using a machine, then…read morerunning on a treadmill and then running to the opposite side of the gym to do dumbbell raises. I asked to work in and she said no, she is "in the zone". I asked the staff member to talk to her after waiting about 10-15 minutes. He asked if she was using it and she copped an attitude saying "are we not allowed to do supersets". He returned and he shrugged and said she is "doing a superset". The gym is a shared space, I could have finished up my sets in between her running and front raises. There's better gyms around Chapel Hill.

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

Major step down. I…read moreloved the last location. It was accessible and spacious. It had good views with lots of light, too. It felt almost meditative, even with hundreds of people there. You could relax and really focus on the workout. This new joint is a DUMP. Basically a micro-sized prison yard. PF didn't even bother to tell us it was moving, either - all the emails in the world, but nothing about this. CH has a ton of members in comparison to spots out in Western NC with far fewer people and far less traffic (Lenoir, Hickory, Newton, Wilkesboro, etc.). This place is just as small as those locations, but way more compressed and far less inviting. It feels "cheap," and while PF has always been affordable, it's never felt cheap, nor uninviting. The space doesn't make sense, either. Every machine ever built is stacked out front, crammed in on top of one another, with very little room for movement. It was chaotic, even though people were behaving and trying to do their thing. While I long ago copped out of "prime time" hours at PF, this place is so small that you'd think it was a clown car built for people who own multiple leggings. In the back there's not only an odd mezzanine with little in it (and stairs, for those of you with mobility issues), but also a huge "functional fitness" space that is wide open in comparison. Did PF not hire a planner and just "whooshed" over to a competitor's former spot? Parking isn't just more difficult than it used to be, but also uncomfortable. This location is in an obnoxiously busy area. The lot is poorly-designed, cramped, and **DARK.** Have your flashlight out... and you'll need one if you don't want to exercise with every high school student in Orange county next to you at 4 pm. (Nothing against them, btw, but it's been a thing at CHPF, and it's gonna be much more noticeable here.) Honestly, I delayed going because I suspected it would be awful. When I finally went in though? I actually felt depressed, like I was working out on a movie set designer's idea of a gym in a 1980's comedy. The vibes of the actual place -- not the staff or anybody else -- read "finish and leave, ASAP." I cannot overstate my disappointment.

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.

This Y is great. Good variety of machines, very friendly and helpful staff, a great community of…read moremembers. The class offerings are good and the pool is a big plus. I am baffled by seeing some poor reviews on here. I can only say: if you can't tolerate anything less than Equinox and that's what you can afford, then good riddance.

0/10 recommend. Staff are v rude and lie constantly. Facility is falling apart. Members are barely…read moreallowed to use the pool due to scheduling.

Zumba with Vilmarie is amazing and the sauna we just need a pool she has so much energy. I would…read morelike to have more clases like her in the morning.

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'm currently coming here for shoulder PT. I'm super impressed with my therapist, but not so much…read morewith the other staff. They haven't been the nicest or easiest to work with. Some how I got scheduled for a couple of pool sessions by accident. However I wasn't able to cancel it online. I had to call which was a headache. I had to jump through so many hoops!

"Fitness center just off Duke's west campus"…read more My regular gym has been closed for renovations, so I came here for a few weeks. A one-month guest membership was $70 for Duke employees, but it took quite a good 30 minutes just to sign up (needed to verify things, take my picture for ID, etc.). It's not a "high-end" fitness center with lattes, but it's certainly acceptable. They had some group exercise classes, but I didn't really look into those. Median age of people I saw there (~6:30-7:30am) was ~60 years old or so. It did seem like one emphasis here was for rehabilitation, too: one of the first things I saw after entering was a big set of rolling walkers. The layout is a bit odd-- large track circling various pieces of equipment, with free weights in one corner and bikes (for spinning classes) in another. I was never clear what the very center was for-- perhaps some sort of sport that wasn't being played in the early morning hours I went. Much of the equipment seems old. There was a lap pool in a room off to the side, but I never tried it. Positives: + Friendly staff + You get a locker key each time you check in (while they hold your car key) + Towel service + Sauna Potential negatives: - No TVs or other good distractions - Awkwardly large layout - Uncurtained group men's shower Synopsis: I was fine with this facility for a few weeks, but I definitely felt out of place as likely the youngest or second-youngest person exercising there in the early hours (and I'm in my 40s).

We're lucky to have friends that are members that occasionally bring us as their guests!…read more The pool is great and we love the shallow end for the younger kids. The Grill also has a good selection of items for meals or just a quick snack. We have also been to the clubhouse area and playground for some parties and events.

In Chapel Hill, "The Farm" refers to the private club of the UNC Faculty-Staff Recreation…read moreAssociation. It's kind of like a country club, but without a golf course. There are tennis courts, pickleball courts, swimming and diving pools, outdoor rock climbing walls, a gym, an outdoor basketball court, disc golf, beach volleyball, a clubhouse, playground, three shelters (pavilions) with wooden tables and benches, and more. Actually, it's more like a private park than a private country club. In terms of how nice The Farm is, I'd say it's on a public park level. When I saw The Farm is private, I was thinking it would be nicer and perhaps higher-end. Instead, it felt more like a small city park that happens to be private. My wife has been here multiple times for various UNC events. I attended one of the events with her. It took place at The Farm's clubhouse, the adjacent pavilion, and the playground. It was a family-friendly event. Parents brought their children who played on the playground. Food and drink were set up inside the clubhouse's kitchen. The clubhouse and overall grounds and facilities that I saw were modest. The shelter had string lighting lining the ceiling. The tables had a lot of what looked like dried-up paint/finger paint on them, presumably from kids' activities. It makes sense since the playground was right next to us. Also nearby was a bunch of bamboo which made for a good backdrop for group photos. During our Saturday afternoon visit, I saw people playing beach volleyball and the pool(s) looked busy. The Farm is located east of UNC campus, not far from the Chapel Hill-Durham border. It's off 54, accessible via Barbee Chapel Rd, just past UNC Finley Golf Course. It's due south from the Rizzo Center (south side of 54).

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!

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.

Love OTF.... but current Meadowmont OTF studio customer service sucks…read more After 18 months loving my OT Beat Link (Apple Watch heart rate monitor), I recently lost it. It was a great option for me so I bought a replacement OT Beat Link ($140) on Monday at Meadowmont which is currently my home studio. I finally *found* my lost OT Beat Link on Tuesday night (of course ;-), and then proceeded to return the never-used-still-in-the-box-with-all-the-parts new OT Beat Link on Wednesday morning at Meadowmont. I was informed there is a strict no return policy for all heart rate monitors... doesn't matter if the device is still in the box and has never been used. I hate to give the Meadowmont OTF studio a negative review. I have been an OTF member based at Meadowmont studio for over 8 years, and overall OTF is awesome. I wish current Meadowmont OTF management had better customer service, IMO they used to do much better. Luckily there are several OTF studio options in the area and I would highly recommend trying those over Meadowmont.... I have found the MLK OTF studio in Durham to be a superior option and there are a couple other studios in the Chapel Hill/Durham area.

I was only a member for a few months. The staff was very nice and always helpful. The only thing I…read moredidn't like was that not all coaches ensured members were wiping down equipment after they used it. I was used to coaches hand out wipes at each station between transitions. Other than that it was a great experience!