A very weird experience in a very nice gym. first, the good news: the ACAC location is clean,…read morewell-maintained and has everything anybody wants in a workout. I visited upstairs and did the elliptical, some free weights and a leg press. all worked great. I was disappointed to learn that ACAC as a multi-location workout facility doesn't have a membership tier that is inclusive for temporary/non-residents. it's either, you buy a one-time pass for $25; a three-day one; or a full monthly. nothing in between. Charlottesville itself is known for having a very transient, ever-changing population so this policy doesn't make sense to me. When I was there, some weirdo was on the stairclimber making this god-awful coughing noise about every 10 seconds. look, I know everyone has their workout quirks but spreading your germs around knowingly (in the age of airborne viruses like COVID) is a bad idea. I brought it to the attention of the desk attendant and she did not seem particularly phased by the news. ACAC Downtown is within walking distance of my flat/crashpad so I will go back. but I'm just hoping they either bring back the punch card or institute a program for non-residents to make life a bit easier.

I started at ACAC from PT and I did not continue after my 60 days. It is a very dirty facility…read more You see women cleaning all the time but I don't know what they are doing. The women's locker room is disgusting, it smells and there is hair all over the floor and on the shower walls and floor. The hot tub is dirty too. The locker room is way over due for an overhaul. The lockers are dirty and don't get cleaned out ever. It doesn't make sense to have kids in the women's locker room either. Have a family area for changing clothes. Also, the pool is always overrun by kids and it's loud. Terrible gym don't waste your time or money.

It is a nice gym, but they are supposed to have a manager wandering around and I never see that…read moreperson. I also don't care for a guy named Mike at the front desk. He is the laziest employee they have. He acts like he is going out of his way to answer a question. All he wants to do is click on membership cards and stand there. I also don't like they allow kids in there. Some are running around screaming on the track and could knock over someone that is in rehab from a stroke. Kids do not belong in there using the equipment and rarely are the parents around. Make a gym for kids if you want them in there, otherwise have them go to the Kid's Zone.

This is the premier gym in town. With several locations, this gym offers a whole slew of amenities…read moreto include a couple 24/7 locations and clay tennis courts (which I use often). The staff are all courteous, respectful and helpful. I've been to three different locations and each one is clean and well kept. Despite the heavy foot traffic, it doesn't ever seem packed and I rarely have to wait for any equipment. Parking is also fairly ample. Glad we got a membership here (although generally more expensive than I normally would pay for a gym membership) and I do recommend the family rate since it's the most cost effective. Enjoy your workouts!

I am continually amazed at how spot on Casey is when planning my sessions. She keeps updated with…read moreGyrotonic advances by going to trainings and bringing specific adaptations for certain body parts that then globally affect my body. Gyrotonic is a superb system to address joint concerns and build flexibility and strength throughout the body. After menopause, recovering from injuries has been more complicated but Casey has been steadily and consistently helping me with patience and nudging me to go further than I would on my own. Very little feels sore after her workouts and it has been compatible with my PT and now yoga again finally! Besides that we laugh a lot! Call her up and give it a few visits and you may be hooked too. My body insists on going even if my head is saying you just need more cardio, and boom, I build up a sweat the next lesson!

Casey does an excellent job of increasing my flexibility and strength. She tailors each session to…read moremy specific needs which has allowed me to improve more quickly than if I were in a class setting. In addition to my enthusiasm for the Gyrotonic method and Casey's instruction, another element that sets Movement Barn apart is the setting. The ambiance of The Movement Barn is calming and relaxing, The one on one session takes place in a small rustic barn. Views are of wild flowers and pastures nearby. Despite the proximity to downtown Charlottesville, you feel as if you have escaped into the countryside. The calm atmosphere allows teacher and client to focus on the exercises at hand without distraction. I enjoy every session and remain impressed with Casey's commitment to and knowledge of her craft.

Great trainers, challenging workouts and great members to workout with. highly recommen!read more

F45 Staunton is more than just a gym - it's a community, a family, just a great place with awesome…read morepeople. Everyone is always encouraging and having fun while getting a great workout in. Bill and Sonya have done an amazing job with creating such a special place. I have loved my journey there.

First class is free here! I had great workout at the equilibrium style class…read more The studio is extremely clean including the showers and restrooms! Staff were lovely and made me feel prepared for the class. Instructions were clear and the music was great. This is a workout anyone can do and the studio makes it very approachable.

I stopped by Formula to stretch my legs and get a workout in during the middle of a 6 hr road trip…read more I took the Equilibrium class with Ann which is broken into ~15mins Treadmill, ~15mins Weights and repeated 2 times. It was fantastic and I cannot recommend this class enough. The workout was tough but Ann guided everyone through the motions and kept the class aware of the timing/rounds for the entire workout. The facility is very clean and everyone was more than welcoming. Overall it was a great place to get a workout with absolutely no sense of gymtimidation. If I lived closer I would be a regular.

Absolutely in love with this studio! Awesome instructors and a laid back and fun environment…read more Looking forward to the next class!

Having been an old time iron pumping gym rat for years and years, I got away from training about…read moreten or so years ago when I starting building a house. Over that time, aside from gaining about 20 pounds and loosing a lot of muscle tone, I developed some bad back problems as well as very sore knees both of which were actually staring to interfer with my ability to do things around the house and keeping me from enjoying playing with my grandkids. So I decided to start training again on my own. I immediately started hurting myself... repeatedly! I know this sounds like a commercial but "Thats when I decided to try Success Studio!" In all seriousness, the team there, especially Jana, helped me get back into the training routine guiding me along and making certain that I not do anything stupid to hurt myself. That was last August. Its now January and I have lost ten pounds, my back is strong, and my knees are getting stronger. This just proves that, with the right trainer, anyone can get fit. I heardily recommend Success Studio for any one seriously wanting to get back into shape. These folks know what the're doing!

You know those gyms that are full of steroids and surliness? This isn't one of them by any stretch…read more I'm in town for a week and needed a place to get some workouts in. I spoke with Bill, the owner, and he was very accommodating and helpful and said to come on over. Briana (sp?) at the front desk gave me a tour and showed me all of the amenities they have in their gym. It's not a huge space but it is very well organized and sparkling clean. My gym back home should see how this place is maintained. All of the equipment is in great shape, they have; free weights, several squat racks, dumbbells, a selection of machines, TRX setup (see picture) and some kettlebells for you hardcore masochists. They provide one-on-one personal training and from the interactions I saw with clients they have loyal followers. I would not hesitate to recommend this gym. They deserve 5 stars.

Mem Gym has a fairly nice facility. You can tell the inside is a little dated but they have a nice…read moreyoga room, some gyms with good equipment, and boxing, cardio, and weights rooms downstairs. The locker rooms are being renovated too I believe. Sometimes there are limited hours in the weight rooms because of classes working out in the mornings which is a bummer because 8-10am is great for working out. The student staff are pretty helpful. They also have equipment that UVA students can rent which is nice. The building is being renovated on the outside and looks quite nice.