CrossFit Steele Creek

(4 reviews)

5.3 mi

After having a negative experience at a CrossFit gym a year ago, I wasn't sure I wanted to go back…read more I decided to try out CFLW box and I'm so happy I did. The owner and the coaches are amazing and very welcoming. The members are very inclusive, even if they don't know you, someone will smile and say hi. The coaches themselves are phenomenal. They will correct your form, guide you through moves and support you. Most importantly, the coaches coach the classes. The gym also offers nutrition, coaching, and personal training coaching, which I have taken advantage of both Nutrition- TJ is the certified nutritionist at the gym and she is amazing. She does not food shame. Her program is not about what you cannot eat, but about what can you add that's more healthy. Additionally the program also supports mindful and positive lifestyle. It's not just about food, it's about exercise and positive mindset. Personal Training- I train with Laurin and I have not been happier with a trainer. She's tough yet loving and knows how to get in my head. The results that I have seen from her are incredible. I have had three shoulder surgeries and she has been key in helping me regain my strength. She's amazing!

I have been a consistent member with CFLW since late September 2020. The coaching staff here is…read morevery attentive and professional in all of their exercising instruction. A great group of members too. My experience here, after nine months, has helped me realize weight loss and muscle gains. At 61 years old - this is an awesome accomplishment. Convenient location as a Lake Wylie resident. Reasonable fees for great results! No hesitation to recommend this gym to anyone seeking a great place to achieve their exercising goals. -Doug W

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Sweat Method

(10 reviews)

5.9 mi

This gym is awesome, I'd highly recommend. I used to prefer the open gym style but Sweat Method…read morechanged my mind. Brooks and Justin are great coaches and great people and the atmosphere here is great! They get you in great shape, help you build muscle and trim fat easily, definitely check them out

30 minutes or FIIT at Sweat Method has been life changing. After doing home workouts, I'm back in…read moremy routine and feeling very safe. Sweet method takes a lot of precautions to ensure we are safe. Working out 6ft apart, mats and weights sanitized after every use, makes me feel very safe while getting that much needed burn. DO NOT under estimate the 30 minutes.. it's fun and very intense.

Left half of the gym

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Stax

(20 reviews)

5.8 mi

This review is for the STX free boot camp that they have every Monday and Wednesday:…read more I wasn't ready. Mentally or physically for what went down Wednesday night. I'll try to keep it short. (Yeah right! Lol) Overall- such a GREAT workout, experience and Emily breeze is so awesome!!! The only thing that kept me from quitting..well two things kept me from quitting. Knowing that summer is coming and my booty isn't where it needs to be and sheer will power to just keep going. I almost quit. Like literally said to myself "I can't do this...I so can't do this". And I heard the small inner former athlete say "yes.you.can" so I took another step...one more push up...one more lunge...one more squat. It's a brutal workout. I think we did (well I did because I couldn't do them all) at least 200 squats. I'm sure others did more. I think about 50 or more (I dunno I think I blacked out after a while) push ups, so many sprints, a bear crawl, back pedals, omg...my body was quivering. My mental state was shot....until something clicked and I remembered "yes I can". Sure I didn't do 20 squats at each cone, but I tried to do 15. I just kept moving. Never standing and never cheating myself out of the movement. I push well past my comfort zone. Along with about 200 people. It's a good mix of fitness levels and a great sense of community. I met some great people. Strangers were encouraging each other. The group clapped for those who were coming in last to encourage them. Amazing. By the time we got to the burpee plank series I was spent. I'm glad that was last. The ONLY reason why I'm kicking off a star is because at the end a big muscle guy kick my foot while I was in a modified plank hold (my knees were on the ground and I would alternate left and then right knee) and said "is that your plank?" I said "yes. You don't know my story. You try having stomach surgery" and he walked off. What I SHOULD have said was "is that your face? Oh it is? Then yes. This is my plank" That made me mad and confirmed why I don't xfit. I was judged by my plank and he kicked my foot. So for that, I kick off a star. At least my plank will get better...your face?? *shrugs shoulders* I'm going to go back. I am so happy that I didn't quit. It's challenging and it will help push me past my level of comfort!!!

Man oh man! While on our year long travels around the US, we found this FREE bootcamp on Charlotte…read moreon the Cheap's site looking for things to do. When I saw that it was co-led by THE Randy Moss, I knew we had to go, being a huge Patriots fan. Since we have been traveling around the US, we have really only been running and getting SOME body weight work in. This class whooped our asses haha! For a class size of about 200 people, it was very well organized! Everyone got a great workout, I felt like I could go ROUGHLY at my own pace, and everyone was very encouraging. I'd like to say that it is an all-levels class, but it really isn't. You would probably be better off with some athletic background or at least average/above average fitness level to keep up. I would be back if I am in the area again! Feel free to follow our travels at www.tandaintheusofa.com! One thing to note, is they do charge $5 to park in their lot, which we did not know. We did see many other people parking on the street perpendicularly across the street.

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MADabolic SouthEnd

(41 reviews)

6.7 mi

What a great event. I loved doing something different. It was a 50 min full body workout. I love…read morethat MADabolic's flexible and fun interpretation of interval-driven strength training allows you an intense full body workout. As a Plus Size girl gym-timidation can be frustrating. I felt comfortable and empowered. Alex was great. He gave me great suggestions how to use what I learned at home. The venue is open and has a large breath of equipment to help you focus on training your core and specific muscles groups. I took a Momentum class that gradually builds in intensity. The Focus was on athleticism & endurance where the pace was 6 rotations (2 each at 70 - 80 - 90% off weights) on 6 different stations. Let's just say you can feel the burn! I also got adjust positions based on my flexibility and limitations. I like to give it 100% so I did change too much. It was such a great experience! I could see few monthly classes in my rotation. I really appreciate the private parking too. That's a huge plus for the area!

I came to MADabolic with Yelp! We had an amazing event. I really enjoyed the different stage…read moreworkouts. Everyone that works at MAD is extremely helpful and encouraging! If you are looking for a solid workout that challenges you and is already planned and different everyday then this is for you. I actually have been back twice since then! See you guys again soon! :)

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Crunch Fitness - Steele Creek

2.4

(29 reviews)

1.4 mi

The best gym in clt no doubt I come here more than I'm at home. The staff super friendly and honest…read moreand it's always clean and if not just ask they will get it done.

This is a multiple issue complaint. First of all. A clear lack of cleanliness and not available…read morelockers at almost all times of day in the men's side. Like who is keeping these locked up even when there's clearly not that many males at a given time. The trainers consistently harass you to sign up for a plan. I told more than one trainer over in phone and in person that I did not want their services and to stop calling or emailing me. Yet this did not cease. Finally the predatory cancellation / membership annual renewal fee. They will literally charge and annual renewal fee on top of the next months fee. Doesn't matter if you cancel day of, they'll still charge you. The website offers cancellation form but this location doesn't approve them. I literally had to drive 1.5 hours to get to this location just to cancel and was met with additional fees. All around highly do not recommend this gym unless you don't have other options. Be careful of the cancellation when you do move because they will not hesitate to steal your money.

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Pride Conditioning

(20 reviews)

9.9 mi

Really awesome gym. Great facility, excellent owners, a…read morevariety of equipment for whatever strength sport you're into. Also looks like some fighting stuff and a ring but idk anything about that! Come check it out!

On the smaller side but that's how you avoid the Dow's YMCA with lines for every machine. The…read morecoaches here know what they're doing and the prices are reasonable, with a good selection of weights and a big garage door for fresh air and their music, it's a great place to get in shape or stay in shape and have fun along the way. The coaches have a very encouraging attitude, not a scary atmosphere at all

Two squat racks and some good machines

Dumbbells up to 90 (i think)

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Lifting area

LA Fitness

2.8

(128 reviews)

7.7 mi

Love the gym layout..sauna and ability to do an inter club transfer for a small fee, while in…read moretown..currently I am a City Sport member..and was visiting Charlotte! Glad to be able to get a few workouts in while at a conference. Super convenient.

Once again this location has fallen back into a state of disrepair. When something breaks you can…read moreexpect it to take months, if not longer, before it's repaired. The latest casualty is the elevator, which may not be a big deal to many people but I'm preparing for hip surgery, so climbing two flights of stairs to get to the main workout area is a challenge. I know there are quite a few others like myself who suffer from hip, knee or back issues, and rely on the elevator to access the upper floors where all the equipment is. I know there's a small workout area in the women's locker room but it's basically a dark, windowless room with very limited equipment. At this point the elevator has been out of service for around 2-3 weeks at least. I mean, how long does it really take to have an elevator repair company come out and fix the problem? It seems that management tries to avoid spending money on repairs for as long as possible or until enough people complain.

Disgusting men's bathroom. Blood on the floors.

No A/C

Trash

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9Round Fort Mill

4.8

(6 reviews)

5.6 mi

Love this place! It's a great workout always changing and you get out what you put in. The trainers…read moreare always there to push you and teach you. I love that I'm learning something new every time I come in and it doesn't hurt to be able to punch something after a hard day. The heart rate monitors are great to see where you are at and a summary after workout. Ryan is always there and is great at keeping you accountable and making sure you know what you are doing. All the trainers keep it fun and it goes by super quick! Definitely recommend trying it out the first ones free!

It was our first time here...very welcoming....we were greeted as soon as we walked in! Scott took…read morethe time to walk us through each "round" and demo what we needed to do which was a huge help!

The Tega Cay Crew Knocking It Out!

"Diezl" is Super Woman!

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Another great workout at 9R FTML!

RockBox Fitness Riverwalk

(9 reviews)

10.6 mi

RockBox Riverwalk has truly changed my life! I joined the gym back in November of 2025 and have had…read morethe best experience. I am a little over 6 months ago and I have seen incredible results. Not only have I lost fat, gained muscle, and feel confident in my physique- but I have developed a true passion for the technique and art of boxing. Coach G and Coach Monika have truly built a special gym where they are able to give specific feedback to all of their members. They get to know you personally, understand what your fitness goals are, and why you are doing what you are doing. They provide excellent feedback and advise to help you maximize your efforts. I have tried a lot of different gyms, coaches, classes, trainers - and I have never seen results like I have in the past 6 months. I will forever be grateful for my RockBox Riverwalk family and for Coach G and Coach Monika's passion and dedication to their members.

Not Lgbt friendly! I do not recommend this place. This group does not feel inclusive especially…read moreafter (trying) to speak to Trainer Jack McDonald. Maybe there's just deep-seeded Transphobia and homophobia here but I will be training elsewhere. No one has time for judgement when trying to improve their fitness

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Freedom Park

(226 reviews)

7.7 mi

(From November 2025)…read more I can't remember how I found this but as I'm driving in Charlotte, my dad and I stopped here to check it out. This is one of the most beautiful parks I've had the pleasure of visiting. There are beautiful views, playgrounds and lawn space for children's play, plenty of parking, trails for walking/bike riding, several bridges, and large trees to compliment the fields. The park is well-kept as everyone here ensures cleanliness and top maintenance. As my dad and I sat down on the bench and soaked in our surroundings, we observed a plethora of activity which included some people flying drones, kids competing in the playground's obstacle course, elderly folks walking, dogs running amok, people racing toy cars, and a few people cycling. The positive energy and vibes were radiant. I'm glad we stopped by here. Definitely worth a visit in Charlotte!

What a gorgeous park! Just moved to Charlotte and was looking for a place to walk the dogs. This…read morepark is amazing! It had a great walking path around the water, a greenway, an amaaaaazing playground for kids, sports fields, decent-ish bathrooms, and lots of parking! Would highly recommend!

My Mom, Cleopatra, is enjoying a strawberry shake while I push her through the park to enjoy the beauty of Freedom Park!

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Latta Park

4.2

(27 reviews)

7.7 mi

Awesome neighborhood park. I found my tennis partners and tennis coaches on…read morehttps://joinplaytennis.com/charlotte

Latta park extends for 32 acres across four blocks following a small creek that divides it from…read moreRomany Road and Park Avenue. Much of the park remains cleared from brush and there are some walking paths. There are also several developed facilities including basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball, picnic shelters with restrooms and three soccer fields. I enjoyed the walking trails today and managed to mostly avoid the low, wet areas. There were a number of folks walking dogs and they seemed to be socializing nicely. [Review 14479 overall, 1805 of 2020, number 2735 in North Carolina.]

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Ray's Splash Planet

3.4

(56 reviews)

9.1 mi

The 3 story slide is worth the wait in line. The seating gets taken quickly but you can always find…read moresomewhere to place your stuff. Locker rooms and bathrooms are relatively clean for what it is. Lazy river is the best. You can go around as many times as you want. Whirlpool is the kids sanctuary. $15/person but discount if you're a Mecklenburg resident. Needs better parking.

I love this place. Off season is just as good as on season. Hours of operation are appreciated and…read moreappropriate!!!!! Kid enjoy the spot and had a good time!

There was a line of people entering when I took this photo as well

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Puttery

The service here was immaculate. It was so refreshing to be greeted by a lovely staff that…read moreexplained the parking situation to us with ease. Ask for Bu for a classic (secret) cocktail at the first bar of THREE. Ask for Chet for anything at all, what a gem! What great few hours to spend. 10/10 would recommend.

I honestly love the Puttery--this was my third visit. The bar area is great for cute pictures, and…read morethe food is good. This visit, though, was all about the golf experience. Walking to play, the floors were sticky from drink spills. In theory, having bars on the courses is a great idea, but in practice it slows everything down. If the group ahead of you doesn't enter their score, the game stalls unless someone from the next group inputs it or a staff member comes over. We had to figure that out on our own. On my previous visits the staff explained how the scoring worked, but that didn't happen this time. Three groups ahead of mine didn't know how to enter their scores or forgot, so they just stopped playing. I also think the reservations could be spaced out better. Groups ended up stacked on top of each other waiting for the same hole. Thankfully, everyone was still pleasant about it. I'd definitely go back, but I hope they make a few operational improvements.

Putters punch! Bourbon based with pineapple punch

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James J. Harris Family Branch YMCA

3.9

(59 reviews)

6.4 mi

Had a great time. Took a Zumba class with James Reyes aka J Panda and it was amazing. Such a good…read moretime. Faculty and facility is good. Didn't get on any of the machines but will maybe try it next time.

Love my morning routine here! Front desk folks are always helpful and there is never a "wait" for…read moreequipment.

Fun summer time

Outdoor Pool Complex

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Charlotte Equestrian Club

(3 reviews)

13.3 mi

JJ is the best! Great for pony rides and lessons for all levels of rider. JJ takes great care of…read morethe horses and the facilities are beautiful. Plenty of animals to play with including a mini donkey, mini bull, mini horse, kittens, goats, dogs and of course horses!

I've been taking lessons with Jeanne at the Charlotte Equestrian Club for three months and love it…read more I had long wanted to take lessons, but could never quite pull the trigger. I was so scared at my first lesson, but pushed through my fear and I'm so happy I did. Jeanne is a patient and thoughtful instructor and she has a clear connection with the horses. She also wanted to understand my goals and matched me with the right horse. Lastly, I feel completely safe on and around the horses and my favorite part of the lesson is grooming the horse afterwards. Her farm is also a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, but so close - 15 minutes from Uptown. On the days when I have lessons, all the stress of the day melts away as soon as I hit the gravel driveway. If you're looking for lessons for yourself or your kids, I highly recommend Charlotte Equestrian Club.

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Children's Theatre of Charlotte

(10 reviews)

9.1 mi

Just left from volunteering at the Children's Theater of Charlotte. What a great place to take your…read moreyoung people to see quality acting to bring culture and art into their lives at such young ages. It's a lively place for all ages!

Lights, Camera, DRAGONS!!!!!…read more While visiting Charlotte planning my trip to charlotte I noticed the Children's Theatre of Charlotte was putting on one of my daughter's favorite children's book, Dragons Love Tacos! I bought tickets before we even had a hotel booked! We arrived the day of with our dragon in hand (that came with our copy of Dragons Love Tacos 2) and my toddler son decked out in his dragon sweat suit. We were ready! Our show was on a Saturday at 3pm. If you arrived at 2pm there was a free behind the scenes tour of the theater. We of course took full advantage! 2pm we were squished with many of the other patrons all ready for the free tour. We were greeted and then moved into the theater. It seamed like over half the audience that day showed up for the tour! This made it difficult to move as a group through the backstage and hear everything being said. Was it cool to see where they make the sets and store the props? Yes! It was great feature I am thankful they offered but maybe needs more organizing for large groups. Another little tip for their tour guides, don't tell us what we cant see (costume area) because of the large group. Just bummed me out (and if it wasn't said I wouldn't have thought we missed out!) Also it was posed before the show arts and crafts available. Once the tour ended we were asking around about the crafts. we saw people with crafts. People had no idea! More organization needed as the crafts were taking place inside the library! We showed up with only a few minutes to do crafts because we wasted time asking people about the crafts! The show... not totally like the book but close. My 10 year old thought it was a little too young for her and my 1 year old was quiet for the whole hour! The 4 year old with us, he was mesmerized! So I would suggest when they say children's, aim for kids under 8 here. The production was pretty good with great visuals and a great destruction scene! This is not low budget by any means. Cool thing they did, after the show they let people stay behind and showed how the crew talks to one another on their headsets to make the action happen on stage! (This was geared more toward a 10 year old as opposed to a 4 year old understand what was really happening.) What could have been better? Let people enjoy the show more. The staff working in the audience were intense. I was approached by a kid, like 12 years old, who told me I couldn't give my 1 year old his bottle and the other two kids had to put away their candy. At no point at the beginning of the show was an announcement made about food/drinks in the auditorium. I am a rule follower. I would oblige. But not letting my 1 year old get his bottle seams a lot ridiculous! I kept watching the ushers go up to many other patrons about use of cell phones and everything else. It was distracting. Calm down folks. We came for the dragons. Speaking of which, I told my daughter when we bought the tickets: I don't know how they will make dragons appear on stage so it could be amazing or terrible but either way we will never forget what we will see. Truth: we will never forget. (The Dads wholeheartedly agree!)