One of my best friends goes to Jibe Cycling every Sunday, and I finally decided to join her--and…read moreI'm so glad I did! The class was amazing from start to finish. The energy in the room was incredible, and the workout was both challenging and fun. The trainer was really nice and made everyone feel welcome, whether you were new or a regular. She kept us motivated the entire time and created such a positive atmosphere. The downtown location was also very clean and well-maintained, which made the whole experience even better. I can definitely see why my friend loves going every week. I'll absolutely be back!

I went to a Saturday at 8am class. The class was 45 minutes long and led by Sarah, who did an…read moreamazing job! I figured I would have to pay for parking, but they have a small (8-ish car) parking lot that doesn't start monitoring payment until 9am-6pm. Since the class was out at 8:45am, I didn't have to pay. The studio is very clean and everyone was friendly. You do have to rent shoes for $3 if you don't have your own cycling clip in shoes, but they seemed clean/sanitized. I loved the lights in the studio that they turn on/off and match up with the music during the class.

I booked a lo class and you need to bring a mat, a mat towel and lots of water! It's heated and…read moredefinitely got pretty hot in there. The instructor was really nice and it was easy to follow. This was one of the most challenging workouts I've done in a long time! My only complaint is that i wish it was more affordable but you get what you pay for here. Super clean gym, they have a parking lot and hand towels. Loved it!

Love this new gym concept in Mount Pleasant! Yes, a membership is expensive, but I think of it as…read moregetting 2 fitness studios for the price of one, as the Hy and Lo classes are both very different and work out my body in completely different ways. I love HyLo for the showers alone. The women's shower is a full room, with marble walls, and all the accoutrements you'd need--soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, towels, and even a scale. My only complaint is that they don't have makeup remover or any hair products in the bathroom when I'm getting ready after my workout, but I just bring what I need from home. The HY classes really work you in the cardio department. They all use a combination of spin bikes, rowing machines, free weights / kettlebells, ropes, TRX things (idk what they're called), and body weight to perform a lot of exercises in a short period of time with a lot of energy. Similar to what I assume some crossfit classes include. The LO classes use a special board to use your body weight and weighted poles or rubber bands to strengthen your body using your own body weight. This is most similar to pilates, barre, or yoga. All of which I'm terrible at, as I have the upper body strength of a newborn baby. Both classes totally kick my butt and make me feel like I've really worked my body hard! Highly recommend!

I usually go to Brynn's classes, and I am never disappointed. She seriously kicks my a**! Her…read moreplaylists are great, and the class structure/moves keeps me pushing forward through the immense discomfort I tend to feel in a spin class! It's such a hard exercise. I love cycle house especially because they offer clip in shoes to borrow for free, which seems like a small thing, but it actually means a lot to me! To me it says the owners are in no way greedy, in fact they are generous as heck to be willing to pay for and maintain shoes of multiple sizes just because it's a nice thing to do for their clients. It's one reason I choose Cycle House over any other cycle studio! I also love that they have free and easy to find parking at all times of the year. Even during summer/concert season, I have been able to park. In Charleston, that's saying something! All around, everyone here is so nice, skilled, and empowering. I am so grateful for Cycle House!

Cycle House on Seven Farms Drive on Daniel Island is a great place to go for a good workout and…read moremuch more. The staff here is very helpful and encouraging to make sure that you are well taken care of.

The Works is a great studio if you love all things yoga and fitness. They have such a large variety…read moreof class types from deep stretch to mat cardio. I usually frequent the West Ashley location, but it is only a few months old so it's not yet on Yelp. Emily Valentine teaches core vinyasa on Sundays, and it is always a great time! She has an amazing playlist and is always motivating and supportive. I always leave feeling like I really worked out my whole body and I am ALWAYS sore the next few days, but it's a good feeling because I know I worked hard in Emily's class! I also highly recommend their assisted deep stretch class. It's very relaxing and it feels so good to stretch and take your mind off of everything going on. The studio spaces are always clean and well taken care of. There's only been a couple times where a class was really crowded, but we always make it work!

This is the noisiest yoga studio that could possibly exist. Why? Why do you do this to guests?…read more We entered the lobby to cocktail-party level chitchat, which didn't seem to phase anyone but my friend and me. Nice Staff showed us to lockers. All that could have been ok if the class had been ... enjoyable enough to do. Why did the teacher have a headpiece for screaming instructions, when there is no way the room wouldn't be covered just fine by her voice. I tried for about fifteen minutes, trying to follow her sometimes muted screaming by looking around me. I gave up and went to the front desk where they kindly said this was normal and offered me a cup of earplugs to pick from. I took them and used them for about three minutes when I gave up. The place purposefully makes it so loud that they have odes of earplugs in a cute little jar on the counter. That's just messed up. I usually do vinyasa flow, my friend does Bikram and neither of us really knew what this class was. Worst $30 one a class pass ever.

The best spin class ever!!! 10/10 The only reason it's not 5…read morestarts on here is because 2 people had difficulty finding parking. If you live in Charleston, you know parking downtown is the absolute worst no matter where you're going. If parking is a struggle for you- go to the Mount Pleasant location. That's my "home gym" and I'd go 7 days a week if I could!

I have tried many different cycle studios around Charleston and The Works Cycle is truly the best…read more The instructors are motivating and make the best playlists. The studio is dark but has fun lighting that creates such a fun atmosphere. They have so many class types that cater to all levels.

There's a few things Pivotal Fitness does well, but also some things it needs to improve on. This…read morewas a great gym to drop into as a hotel guest at a place that offers free access, but I'm not sure I would join this gym unless it was really, really cheap. Here's why: 1) Equipment: pretty good selection actually. Lots of free weight options, including barbells, a squat rack, benches, a deadlift area with bumper plates, dumbbells up to 100lbs; plus many machines, including cable machines, and quite a few cardio options. The high point of this gym is definitely the variety of training options. 2) Ambiance: needs work. The whole gym is dark and a bit dingy; the bathrooms are filthy (well, at least the men's was), there's water and who knows what else on the floor and many lockers were broken; equipment is in general disarray, and some machines don't function exactly right. All in all, this gym needs a tune-up! 3) Convenience: 24 hours, close to many downtown hotels, some parking out front. All in all, an ok gym, but definitely needs some TLC!

This gym is pretty gross. Despite that, it's busy. A lot of hotels send their patrons here. Every…read morepiece of equipment has rust and/or paint peeling. Floors are discolored. Wall mirrors are cracked. Machines feel dirty and gross. I didn't see most people wiping down after using. There wasn't a water fountain. No towel service. They don't even care if you scan or not to enter. The locker room is probably the cleanest area and supringsly large.

Summer means less traffic, more time, and hotter weather, so I decided to check out some of the…read moreboutique fitness studios around town- including Pure Barre Mt. Pleasant (South). The Pure Barre studio itself is fairly small but welcoming. You don't have to arrive super early to set up equipment or stations, and most people walk in shortly before class time. There's one bathroom in the back, along with cubbies for your phone and personal items. For the class, bring a water bottle and sticky socks- if you don't own a pair, you can buy them in-house. Tip: The socks are one of the least expensive Pure Barre branded items you can buy. My first class was with an instructor named Kelsey. We talked a bit before class and she demonstrated a few signature moves for me, like tucking (oh, the infamous tucking!). I've since taken classes with a few instructors, and every one is very positive during class, even encouraging students by name. They also offer adjustments and alternative exercises if you're struggling with an injury or setback. Pure Barre is a solid workout. Even coming from a fitness background, the core section helped me discover muscles I didn't know existed- especially the next day. I used the 2lb weights in the first class to learn the moves, but quickly moved up to the 3lb ones. Larger weights are offered, but never underestimate how tough pulsing small weights can be. Start small until you understand the moves. If you're active in another sport, Pure Barre is a great cross training activity to exercise other muscles, like stabilizing core, thigh, and glute muscles that may not get as much attention from running or other cardio. I also like that class is exactly 50 minutes and you don't leave drenched in sweat. The class isn't heated, so you can run errands or go to Whole Foods next door without having to change clothes or dripping sweat all over your car seats. Classes are even offered around noon, and if I worked in the area, I could see myself doing that as a lunch-break workout.

Love pure barre so so much!!! fastest and most effective work out ever and I can't wait to get…read moreback into it!!!! I STRONGLY recommend going to pure barre in Charleston and Mount Pleasant!! You will become absolutely obsessed!!!

This place is awesome!!! All the instructors are really encouraging and always leaves you with a…read morequote that stays with you for the rest of the day. They don't force or push people out of their comfort zone and they meet you on your level. I'd 1,000,000 % recommend this place to anyone looking for a vibe and a hell of a workout

This place is the worst. They are leasing "temporarily" in the building below my apartment and…read moredespite MONTHS of residents complaining about the noise, they refuse to turn it down. The bass from their music at 6:00 AM shakes my entire apartment unit. My neighbor even went down to the gym at 6am to ask them to turn it down and there were THREE people in the class. Our leasing office has asked them to turn it down with no success. The owners are absolutely selfish, and I would not recommend this place to anyone.