Great facility. Fair amount of cardio and nautilus equipment and a nicely appointed free weight…read morearea. Ample group sessions and friendly knowledgeable staff. Always clean, clean showers and sauna and with the top tier membership-access to the hydromassage chairs. Have been rehabbing from a motor vehicle accident here and working with Shep, one of the personal trainers, and can't say enough about the positive influence and care in the approach to my success. Has been immensely helpful with gaining progress without incurring further injury. If you're on a recovery path I can't recommend enough working with one of the trainers here. The vibe in this gym is always positive. I've been before dawn and after dark and lots of times in between and have never had negative interactions with other patrons.

I was visiting Lake Burton and drove into town twice to visit CHAF. As a former pro athlete, it is…read morean excellent setup and has everything anyone could need. At $10 a day for a nonmember pass, it is well worth it. Plus it is open 24/7 which is just awesome. Looking forward to coming every time I'm in town on vacation.

Meghan is wonderful. She really helped me with my form! Pilates has really helped me to strengthen…read moremy core and arms and legs. I love it. She also helps you to find ways to adjust to your level. She is always encouraging and joyful. Looking forward to this summer.

From the owner: We are a boutique Pilates Studio, offering private training on our full range of equipment, along…read morewith group Reformer and Barre classes. We specialize in joint and spine issues, post-rehab and collaborative rehab work with Physical Therapists and Physicians, Pregnancy Pilates, Pilates for dancers, Pilates for athletes, and much more. Call us or visit our website to set up your intro Private or group class. We hope to see you soon!

Its Planet Fitness basically the same everywhere. I've been to many different Planet Fitnesses…read more Locations in Boston, and New York. But I will say this planet fitness has one of the nicest Black Card Membership spa area from almost any other location i've been to. Everyone is really sweet... there's really not much to say its just a gym. lol.

Having been to other PF this one is better than some others but not as nice as some I've seen, just…read morean average good gym in my opinion. Can be busy at times cause it is on the smaller size, but usually I can do what I need to get done. Plenty of cleaning stations to wipe down equipment and staff is always inviting. Also has a relaxing lounge and amenities to use for black card members.

This is one of the BEST gyms I have ever been to. The staff is beyond amazing, equipment is in tip…read moretop shape, kept extremely clean, and is a perfect size. If you're looking for a solid gym, I'd HIGHLY recommend you at least come step a foot inside this place. Again, the staff is absolutely amazing.

Best gym in Oconee county. Very clean and comfortable. The staff is always friendly and willing to…read morehelp if needed. You just can't get the same experience anywhere else. Love it!

I moved to the Black Mountain, NC area 4 years ago (2016). I had been working with a personal…read moretrainer in Atlanta, and I was anxious to find a gym near my new home. I visited a few "big box" gyms in Asheville and Black Mountain, then Ascending Fitness. I was immediately drawn to the small group cross training classes there (think physically safe, not like some other cross training places where injuries abound), but I doubted I could get as good a workout in a group vs. individually. Boy, was I wrong! After attending the group classes over a period of time, I realized I'd NEVER been stronger and in better shape (I'm a 62 yr. old woman, BTW), and the social aspect of a small group was fun and kept me motivated. I've been working out there 3 times a week ever since. The workouts are full body, including strength, balance, and aerobic. It's amazing how much Jim can work into 45 minutes. He also has a great library of online videos that use body weight and all kinds of household and hotel items to workout - very handy while we were all housebound due to Covid. If you're just starting out with a program, Jim also offers classes in balance and stability and "bridge" classes to transition from balance and stability to the full circuit training class. I can't say enough about the positive effects working out at Ascending Fitness brought/brings to me. All the creaky, sore joints and back are pain free now. 100% recommend this place!

I love working out at Ascending Fitness! The group exercise is small-limited to 8 people. Jim Frith…read moreis by far the best trainer I've ever worked with. He's extremely careful about injury prevention and knows how to train all ages and fitness capabilities. I got tired of packed gyms where I would lift weights and hope for the best. I did not want shoulder surgery like many of my friends were needing after their workout injuries. I've missed Jim and his wonderful clients during COVID. If you want a better quality of life, sign up now to have Jim assess you! You won't regret it!

Restaurant & Chef is best keep secret around! We actually booked an AirBnB here when they didn't…read morehave a retreat going on. It was a last minute booking due to travel plans changing suddenly. If we'd have known the resort would've been so serene, we wouldn't stayed longer. They had a fire going during the day that was so nice and inviting. The pool was wonderful and walked out from the spa and near the fire. They had a nice bar set up by the pool, although we didn't have time to indulge before checking out. There was also a nice swing and play set for kids, and lots of space to run around. There are lots of trails to walk on the property too. The room was pet friendly, and looked out onto a beautiful forest! The bed was comfy and the room was fine for what we needed. Sunset and sunrise were breathtaking. BUT, the best part of the entire experience was the restaurant! Although our server seemed new, he was quick to ask the kitchen on things he didn't know, instead of giving us the wrong answer. We came in for breakfast as a family of four. White table cloths and a beautiful dining room made for the perfect ambiance! We were slightly worried about our kiddos not dressing super fancy and in ball hats, but it didn't matter and we felt very welcome. We ordered a couple typical breakfast items, which were delicious, but I got the shrimp and grits. They were made with a tomato broth instead of a cream, and the seasonings and ingredients tasted like New Orleans gumbo. It was perfection!! My son got blackened fish for breakfast, and he LOVED it! Even the coffee was dark and lovely. The best part, was that the chef came out to our table to greet us, ask us about the meal, as us where we're from and talk to my kids about sports and their team gear they were wearing. We couldn't give him enough compliments! Fun, don't walk to this place!

The most amazing week! Location, staff, guests, activities! A fantastic way to spend a week in the…read moremountains of North Carolina

If you're looking for a CrossFit gym in Franklin, look no more! Kavod is a large gym that offers…read moreHIIT and WOD classes along with lots of other fitness programs. We took them up on their 1 week free deal and signed up that week. Prices are very reasonable compared to other CrossFit gyms I've been to. Kerrigan was our Coach and she is amazing! She is very watchful during class which is good because my partner wasn't familiar with all the movements. She helped him with form and explained/ demonstrated each movement. If you want to get fit checkout Kavod!

Amazing podcast there they do with Kavod Family. Thankful for company's with integrity in the area.read more

I have been working out with Gunz & Bunz for 2.5 years. I love the personal training I get…read more Laurie, the owner is amazing. Every workout is different. I did personal training for a 1.5 and the last 1 year I have changed up my workout to small group workout, yogu, and Barr. In the last 1 year I have lost 27 inches and 20lbs. I've had more compliments on my bunz in the 3 weeks, others see the difference in me and it makes me feel amazing. I love the relationships I have formed with my workout friends. Im wearing shorts for the forst time in 19 years. If your looking for a one on one trainer, or small groups, Gunz & Bunz is your place to come workout. And you'll have an advantage here as well as Laurie is also train in Nutrition.

I've been working with Laurie over a period of 6 years.. she has helped me reset my body after a…read morefew pregnancies. I've loved her humble and kind personality paired with her, "you can do this" attitude. :) I've worked with her for months over the years in her studio and loved working one on one with her. Laurie listens to your goals and assess' them to then create an individual plan that is totally doable and achievable. I've always felt like she has wanted me to succeed in all my fitness goals. My favorite part has been that there have been times where I couldn't be in studio due to my schedule, but still needed to tone up and shred some fat; she was able to successfully create macro plans for me that helped me do just that. I've never worked out with her or had a plan that I worked hard at, that didn't produce results.. and she was there cheering me on the whole way!