The website is false and misleading. Aging facility. There isn't an outdoor pool available. Management is very poor. Doubt it will be around much longer. read more

Started here recently and love the facilities, staff and vibe. It's never super crowded so you don't have to wait for the equipment. Plenty of machines and free weights spread across a really large facility. I haven't tried the classes yet, but they look good. Also, not a parent but they have really great childcare facilities. read more

We became members end of July. We started coming here regularly since August. I cannot rave enough about the evening Kids Club crew as well as the front desk and maintenance staff. The evening Kids Club girls truly enjoy watching children. It is not just a job to them. They play with the kids and listen to them. They are absolutely amazing and have become family to me. If it wasn't for them taking care of my babies, I wouldn't have lost 30lbs in 4 months and be able to achieve my fitness goals. This is definitely a family environment. The only thing that could be improved upon at all at MAC is the management/workers for the Kids Club morning crew. Both times I took my children there in the morning, there were issues and I didn't get the welcoming vibe we get with the evening crew. It's unfortunate I can only workout in the evening but it's become habit now. We LOVEEEEE MAC!!!! read more

The most excellent establishment in the tri-state area. Waiter was simply amazing. Will be back for breakfast in the morning. read more

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Ryan is the best non head lifeguard!! He saved my kid on the slide with the slide in technique, super great and clearly paid attention in lifeguard class. read more

Midlothian Athletic Club - Absolutely love this pool!! This non head lifeguard, Ryan, is really great! I felt like my child was very safe here:) - Swimming Pools Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

A friend and I hit indoors today. We had a great experience. Check in went easy. The staff was welcoming. The courts were nice.

I canceled the membership to this facility two years ago due to a raise in rate, a deteriorating facility and service. I learned today that they sold my personal information to Pella windows and doors for solicitation. This is very upsetting. read more

I was here for a training but from what I saw, this facility offers numerous equipment for a multitude of workouts. Water stations are a available to refill or you can use a complimentary cup. There's a snack bar with a wide array of food selection to include smoothies, coffee, sports drinks and beer. read more

I've been here twice so I far, and I like it! A basketball court, 2 tennis courts, 3 racquetball courts (well more actually but one is a cycling class, and 2 are used for day care), weight room, and cardio machines on the second floor. They've got lockers, showers, and even a snack bar (that serves beer!). This is a very family friendly athletic club, and I like that. In LA, I find that there are either children's gyms or adult gyms (with child care for only 1.5 hours; at MAC it's 2 hours). I don't have kids, but when I do, I'd like to have a place that lets me either work out with my teens (ages 13+ in weight area, according to the signs), or that has daycare for me to enjoy my work out without feeling rushed. They also have a karate instructor for kids, and what looked like a basketball coach. After taking on the athletic lifestyle, it's important for me to think about how I'll pass that on to my kids, so I thank MAC for encouraging a fit lifestyle for the whole family. They are building a day care section at the front of the gym so that should free up the racquetball courts. It'd be nice if they have another basketball court because that's always the popular thing to do. The equipment is new, not broken, and there are plenty of plates and dumbbells. The place isn't crowded (in the sense that all the flat benches are taken or I have to wait for the smith machine) which means I can do the exercises when I want without waiting for the equipment to be free. There aren't many gyms in the area, as compared to other places, but this one does a great job and doesn't make me feel like I'm merely settling because I have no other choice. They also have towel service! And I've always managed to find a parking spot close to the entrance. read more

This was our family gym for over a year and we had a great experience. For a family of 3, it was over $100/month and that included free child care while you're on the premises, tons of spin classes, barre, and other Les Mills classes. The equipment was nice and there's a locker room too. What drew us in was the proximity to our house and the water park. Our kid loves the water. The outdoor water park is pretty sweet, but sadly this past summer the slides were closed due to Covid. Two reasons for not giving 5 stars: -The place definitely needs maintenance. Any time you look up (mostly at the indoor poor), it looks like it's falling apart, has exposed insulation and is a bit questionable lol. The outdoor pool has a soft foam mat on part of it for kids and that's coming apart too. -The customer service is so so. The front staff is great and always greets us with a friendly face. There were just one or two encounters with membership that left me feeling like.. not great. Particularly when we called to terminate our membership. The original contract we signed was for 12 mo the and that *we* would let them know if we wanted to continue. Well the month before I called and for some reason or another, we had to pay for ANOTHER month because of the timing. The guy admitted it was his fault and he's been really busy, which I empathize with, but I just don't think it's really cool to admit your fault in not calling us, assuming we want to continue though we don't, and having to pay an extra hundo. Overall, the gym has great equipment and amenities for the value and I would definitely recommend this gym! We look forward to the summer and hopefully using the water park and slides :) read more

*** This is only a review of the outside pool*** We have been members of the MAC pool for several years. There are some great and some not-so-great things about this pool. First the good: Although this pool can get very busy, we always find chairs to sit in. There is seating both in the sun and in a covered area, so that's pretty awesome. The staff has always been friendly. The lifeguards are some of the best you will find, with the exception of a few, but I will get to that in a minute. The lifeguards do a great job keeping kids safe and making sure people adhere to the rules. Now the not-so-good: They have lap lanes in the outdoor pool. In previous years, people who wanted to swim slowly or play a mellow game of catch were allowed to use the two lap lanes unless some lap swimmer wanted to use the lane, at which point, people had to move into the larger pool. I never once saw anyone who didn't adhere to this rule and move out of the way of the lap swimmers. At the beginning of the season, there were designated lap swimming times for two lap lanes. Those times were not at the busiest times at the pool, so that was cool. Now they have installed a THIRD lap lane. Lap lanes now take up half the pool and they do not allow anyone to swim in them in case someone would like to swim laps. So...if you want to just cool off after sitting in the sun, you are not allowed to hang out in the lap lane on the off chance that someone might arrive who is going to use the lap lane. I have been there when absolutely NO ONE is using the lap lane, but if you get into the lap lane they come over and very politely tell you go get out. My problem with this is the lap lanes butt right up against the basketball hoop. So, if you're not swimming laps, you are in the middle of a basketball game and getting splashed constantly. It wouldn't be such a big deal except that during the day, MAC also has camps and some of those kids are ridiculous...flipping each other and acting crazy, so there really is nowhere for peaceful people who just want to hang out in the pool to go. Back to the obnoxious camp kids...the male lifeguards do not tolerate the bad behavior but the young female guards are horrible. Half the time, they're flirting with the older boys or unwilling to blow their whistle and tell them to knock it off. I have seen one of the female guards wait for a male guard to take care of the situation. Girl...you have a whistle. Use it! They don't call it girl power for nothing. Don't think we're coming back to MAC next year. read more

I would say that the personnel stands out at this gym. Everyone was super helpful and willing to ask to assist. I was somewhat lost visiting this gym and I didn't know where anything was. The cool part is how you can trade your keys for a locker, which means you don't need to remember a padlock, they got your back! I would appreciate a punching bag thou, I've been training at Golds where they have a ton, but membership assured me that they are planning to add some for future classes which is nice. They gave us a week trial to see how it goes, so far so good. Spin classes seem awesome, they will earn 5 stars as soon as they get some boxing equipment! read more

This outdoor pool is awesome! So many things for the kids to play on and they even have a big water slide. They have water mushrooms and dumping buckets too. Plenty of shallow water for the little ones. There is a water volleyball net too-great fun! read more

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The pool is large and beautiful. It seems well maintained and has a nice beach entry for toddlers. My main issue is that they no longer let you bring your own food into the pool area. You are required to purchase their food, which is not the healthiest of options. If you want to eat your own food, they have a single picnic table outside of the pool right next to the parking lot. I understand not wanting you to bring alcohol into the pool and buy theirs but think they should at least let little kids eat their own food inside the pool area. Gym has all the basic machines you need for a good workout, albeit it is dated. Staff are very friendly. Kids room has limited hours and can get quite busy with large numbers of children pre staff member. The staff in the kid's room are very good with kids. There just aren't many of them. read more

This is wonderful family gym! The pool is a great place for parents and kids to come in the summer and makes the entire membership worth it. The group fitness class schedule is HUGE - lots of types of classes, a variety of times, and the best instructors. Tracey and her team make you WANT to work out and keep you accountable. Lots of cardio equipment and the weight room has plenty of room - never feels crowded. Can't beat the brand new indoor tennis courts. The Kid Zone has limited hours during the day and the gym is a little worn, but the price of membership is fair for what you are getting. If there's something you don't like, the staff will typically address it (within reason). read more

Since this is my first review I thought it should fit my New Years resolution goals! MAC has been perfect for my wife and 5 year old. We all play tennis and love the new indoor courts and being able to play even when it's 30 degrees outside. Great place to meet new tennis friends. My wife loves the variety of exercise classes and always raves about the "Body Pump" class when she gets home. A big plus is how she feels comfortable leaving our 5 year old in the kids zone. The staff is very engaging and makes our sometimes shy girl feel welcome and involved with activities and fun games. And this last summer at the pool made us feel like it was a mini-vacation with the great music, slides, and fun. Great club and value, especially compared to the cost of other clubs nearby. read more

This place is dated and kinda dirty. Walls all over with rust spots and living things on the shower room floor near the drain? Pool indoors is sizable and outsIde does look like fun for kids in summer. I hope it's cheap for whoever goes there. read more

We recently went back to The MAC after a few years with American Family. I had heard from a friend it was worth a second look and it was! My family is enjoying the pool this summer more than years past, it is less crowded. The snack bar is better than ever. It is so nice to have water slides to occupy the kids so I can swim laps. My son says the slides are "awesome!". The facility inside is fantastic. They have updated the equipment and done a complete renovation. There is something for every member of the family! read more

We love the MAC! Not only is the facility beautiful, huge, and incredibly clean, but the staff and trainers are always kind and very willing help. I have taken several personal training classes that were not only challenging but also fun and enjoyable. The indoor and outdoor pools are great for both lap swimming and splashing around with the kids - not to mention the awesome slides! I highly recommend this fantastic facility for fitness and fun! read more

I have been a member here since the robious sports and fitness days. I come here for the gym aspect, and what I like about it is that it's smaller and more spaced out. Other places such as gold's gym or amfam try to put as many machines as possible in one room, so when it gets crowded, I feel like an animal in a pack. They just updated several of their treadmills, which I like. To be honest, this place is like home to me, since I've been coming here since forever and so I am a little biased! read more

Since they have the new management the gym area stinks, the only place I know they do not care what the members want and need, they think they know everything.For the summer sure, pool is great and summer memberships are available, for working out stay away from the MAC, there are much cheaper and better places. read more

Located in the heart of Midlothian, the gym is super easy to get to from just about anywhere. Up-to-date equipment and there is a killer hot tub! Always clean and equipment is always working (unlike my other gym that always has OUT OF ORDER SIGNS everywhere). I really like the café that has beer on tap! Can't beat that. The staff is friendly and they provide towels as well. Very affordable rates too. Recommend to all! read more

I been a member for a couple months now. I love the outdoor pool since it is big and has a lot for children. The indoor pool is a typical gym pool. The whole gym is pretty clean. The instructors are nice and always have a ear for your questions. I think they could update some small things here and there but other than that- great gym! Also the kids watch is great, even babies are welcome. read more

Great out door pool area. Not too busy. Price for the membership is high I take my kids to the water park at 10 bucks a head, under 4 is free, once or twice a month beats over 500 for a summer membership. read more

Excellent staff and service. I have been a member for a few years and they continue to improve..

I have left this club nearly 5 months before the expiration of my membership. It is not worth the aggravation of suffering the ever-degrading racquetball courts, the only part of the facility I use. At the time I enrolled, I was assured that improvements were coming. In November 2018, I emailed management and expressed my concerns- I was asked to be patient. No repairs were made. New management came in the first quarter of 2019 and the assurances of improvements were made again with no results. When overhead lighting trim crashed to the floor during a game, I was told to be patient. When holes and cracks opened in the walls, I was told to be patient. No repairs. I filled out a comment card to the CEO with no response. Staff offered to pass my concerns on to management but NOTHING EVER HAPPENS. It is a steady stream of lip service only. This club gets my dues every month without fail yet they have not delivered a satisfactory racquetball facility or experience. In short, it's an aging infrastructure with ownership/ management that has placed zero priority on these courts. For the record, I have none of these issues at American Family Fitness where I also have membership. read more

I've been going to the MAC facility for close to 11 years now, I left once many years ago under a different ownership, only to have returned. I tried a place closer to my house but found our family missing the MAC. My wife is an avid swimmer that gets year round workouts , both inside and outside during the summer months. I have 3 boys that play basketball and are becoming gym rats. They are slowly becoming of age where they want to workout and stay fit. Well into my 40's now I recently discovered Yoga and now can't go a week without it. My wife loves any and all classes in the "Mind Body Studio". Each member of my family now has something to crave at the MAC. There is never any stress or pressure by the staff, many of which have been there since I can remember. I highly recommend it! One last thing, best Taekwondo rates in town!! Up to 16 lessons a month for $80. read more

Great place to work out and swim! Have been taking the family there for swimming for years and the gym is also stellar. They just recently added some new equipment and the basketball games are pretty competitive. While I'm not racquet sport enthusiast - they have really nice tennis and racquetball facilities too! read more

Great summer sports camp for kids! It's a great club and the kids get to use all the club amenities during camp: indoor pool/outdoor waterpark, tennis, basketball, kayaks in the pool, crafts, yoga, and they get to go over to Richmond Skyzone! Cafe on site so they can provide a meal as well. MAC club members get a discount on camp too! Great health club overall and very family oriented. read more

There seems to be more emphasis on the "club" than the "athletic." They promote family-friendly events and the outdoor pool constantly, but fail to address concerns about the fitness center. The cardio area upstairs is uncomfortably warm. I understand it gets very hot in the summer, but I have been a member of several gyms (including one in South Florida) and I've never experienced such poor air conditioning in the cardio area. It makes for a very uncomfortable workout if you plan to do anything more than walking on a treadmill. This is a nice place for the elderly or people with children, but if you want a good workout you should go elsewhere. read more

Let me clarify my review, the club is a decent club, some of the machines need to be updated especially the ellipticals. The counter staff and some of the others are very kind as well. The problem is this place is a billing nightmare!!! My membership ended and because I now have a local gym, I asked to have my membership not renew as it ended in March. Unfortunately, I was charged for April. I called the Membership office and because she said she showed no proof that I called in, the charge will stand, even though history showed that I did not use the club during that time. She said that, regardless that did not matter. She said she would ensure my membership be canceled, sent me an email to approve, and we were done. So I thought, until I received yet another charge the very next month. I have called the membership office leaving several messages for a return call... Nothing!! I've sent several emails including the General Mgr, Business Mgr, and Sales Mgr, and still nothing... Everyone has completely ignored the fact that they continue to charge me the $84 per month, even though I have now requested several times for this to end. If they respond I will update this, but consumer BEWARE!! They do not honor their own contracts!! Btw... this gym has a grille inside, very weird to be working out upstairs and smell french fries cooking. Yuck!! read more

I have been a member of many gyms, and the MAC is the best! The staff knows you by name and you aren't just a number like some of the other clubs around town. It's a great place for kids, especially in the Summer, the slides are awesome even for adults! The pool parties outside and monthly ice cream socials are just one of the perks of being a member. It's recently been renovated and it's absolutely beautiful! It's the best price around! We've gotten our entire street to join!! read more

Been a member of this club for many years. Have watched it grow and change over the years and each time they change something it just gets better. Love this place so much. Great fitness equipment, fabulous group exercise classes and the most supportive and friendly group exercise instructors (and fellow members) you can ask for! Plus the amazing outdoor pool and fantastic kids club make this a place my whole family enjoys. Worth every penny- but it is affordable as well. Can't go wrong here! read more

MAC is the BEST club in town. The instructors are all well qualified, caring, prepared, and fun. I especially enjoy Spinning and Body Pump. The employees and members are very friendly. read more