Nice gym with good boulders. A little steep for a day pass if you're only here to boulder. Also the…read morebathrooms are a mile away from the actual gym (have to exit and walk down 3 different hallwas) and are a little dark/dingy. Plenty of parking, friendly staff, and most importantly - to me - good quality problems that you can spend a couple hours on. I don't like the color/circuit grading (prefer V scale) but the climbs themselves are good.

Went here for a day pass with a friend to check out Peak since we were in the area. Coming from…read moreNorthern Virginia (Sportrock), it was nice to see visit another gym outside of the area. The grading system here is pretty fair. Found most of the grades to be very accurate to the V scale that they use. They have plenty of routes on Top Rope and Bouldering for all skill levels, and also have a long comp wall as well! With a variety of holds on slab, caves and overhang, you can definitely gets some miles in at this gym. some of the walls here are kind of high from what I'm used too, so it was a little scary getting to the top. The gym is also clean and very spacious. Plenty of walls to go around so peak hours shouldn't be so bad. I haven't experienced it since I'm not from the area, but the space is huge. Overall, a very nice gym. Clean, spacious and accurate grades. Definitely recommend this climbing gym!

Very old man at the front says you can't wear a sleeveless shirt...even with shoulders fully…read morecovered. Yet old men walking around the gym with just a wife beater on. Someone, make this make sense!

I am the early riser that needs a gym to fit my schedule. This gym opening at 430am is very helpful…read moreto my lifestyle. The gym is clean and the people that work there seem friendly. The patrons aren't annoying (insert gym participant stereotype here) and I seldom have to skip a piece of equipment because of another person still using it. The basketball court is a plus for me and I love the cardio room and spinning room. I work out here daily and reserve the right to change my opinion but for what I need and expect from a gym, this place is more than adequate despite the free weight area being small.

Great gym. Good for basketball games and low key weightlifting when the field house is packed.read more

From what I can tell, this is the primary gym on Ft. Lee. Wow, for a many people as there are on…read morethis installation and for all the construction going on - money certainly hasn't been thrown at the fitness center. The weight room is always super packed. To me, the cardio room is awkwardly arranged. I have had ample time to "study" this. I think the ellipticals, treadmills and stairmasters appear to be placed haphazardly, but someone thought that was a way to shove in more equipment in a small area. Not sure, but I hate running and looking straight on at someone 5 feet away on an elliptical. They do offer several fitness classes, but I have not tried any of those out yet. The biggest draw here seems to be the basketball court - it is always overflowing with people. Bottom line - not a great gym, but has what is needed for a workout. Maybe this part of the Ft. Lee garrison will catch up with the rest of the installation's upgrades.

I really love the casual relaxed energy of this place. It seems clean and not overcrowded…read more I love that they have yoga classes. I love that it is spacious inside. I love that there is a pool. I love that there is a second floor that overlooks the first floor. On the second floor... The One TV had grafic murder crime shows on both days I went. I talked to the front desk woman and she didn't want to do anything. I found that disturbing that... crime murders with hots of the dead body were allowed while we are exercising. They need to show movies instead. Both times were around 8 ish? in eve.

I've been a member at this gym for several years. I'm in the middle of a move, family illness and…read moregetting married in June. I had been trying to cancel my membership online as I'm moving out of state but had some trouble. I called a few times as well (I was out of state) and had some trouble. I thought I'll get in and cancel this week, what I did not realize that a 70 dollar maintenance fee was going to be charged on my account the same time I was attempting to cancel. not only did I pay my 60 dollar dues the end of last month, I paid the maintenance fee and will also have to pay membership at the end of the month. I thought they would work with me and maybe waive the end of month fee or the maintenance given my situation and loyalty to them. nope. Nothing. I was made to feel silly for not being aware the maintenance fee was coming and was told I should have read my contract. they absolutely could have given me the benefit of the doubt especially when I hadn't even been in the club in months. The attitude from the lady at the front with light brown and the unwillingness to work with a costumer who has been with them. This is not a place I would ever walk into again or give a dime of my money. I will be contacting corporate, I don't think this is a way to treat people.

Great for kids birthday! We just had my nephew's 8th bday party there and the staff was so great…read morewith the kids! Very patient and kind with each child. It is a serious rock climbing gym so I would make sure your kids are able to listen to and follow instruction for their and others safety. My nephew has climbed before and they definitely let him try some of the harder routes. Party room was great, staff consistently asked if we needed anything or if they could help in any way. The manager also came by and checked on us which was awesome. Overall great experience!

Brought my 10 year old grandson here and he had the best time. Excellent option he liked much…read morebetter than the trampoline place. He will continue to want to go back when he visits. They had plenty of beginner level climbs available. He loved the challenge.

I really enjoy working out here. I only go during 10K training since I have a gym membership…read moreelsewhere, but I always always enjoy going. First of all, you can park for free. That's right - hi, I'm at the James Center and I'm parking....FOR FREE! Second, you get to take the nice golden elevators from the marble lobby...I already feel like I'm on Celebrity Fit Club. They take you right to the gym, you walk out and BAM! Nice gym right in front of you. There aren't 10,000,000 machines to take up a lot of space, it's quiet, clean, bright, staff greets you when the elevator arrives...it's just - wonderful! (not to mention feeling relatively swanky that I'm working out at the James Center) A few of the treadmills look out a window that overlooks south side...I love that view! The locker rooms are super clean and they have a TRX studio, classes, lots and lots of goodies! I HIGHLY recommend this YMCA as a destination for your workout...yes, destination. It's really REALLY great.

This location in surprisingly easy to access, even for someone not accustomed to city traffic and…read moreparking. Parking fee in the parking deck is waived when you request a sticker from the YMCA desk. Extremely convenient for those working in the area or even if you want to workout before happy hour in Shockoe Slip. Like the other Reviews state, this location is indeed smaller than other Richmond branches. Smaller rooms, less equipment, and even smaller class offerings. The ceilings feel a bit low and confined, compared to that of other locations. The wooden floors in the group exercise room are noticeably bouncy. I'm not sure if this is intentional. Staff is extremely friendly, informative, and professional. Good customer service seems to be a priority. The main drawback is that, unless you've already researched this place online, it's impossible to find. I have driven past this location regularly for years without knowing of its existence. Fortunately, the staff from other businesses inside the James Center building seem to be familiar with the fact that YMCA members are NOT familiar with this branch.

I visited this location as a Nationwide member & the check-in process was embarrassing. The guy had…read moreme holding the line up because he couldn't figure out what "Nationwide" meant. I told him I live in NC & was just visiting them. He frustrated himself, and just allowed me to go in with only 5 mins to spare for my Aqua Zumba class to start. When I was done, I went back to the desk to see what the issue was because I don't want to deal with that again. A young lady with more knowledge assisted me. She called NC YMCA to verify my membership, created a profile for me, and then told me in the future it shouldn't happen. She said that when I tell them "Nationwide", they will have to pull up a different system to look me up. She was very friendly and patient. The facility has been updated since the last time I was there. It looks more like my local Y now. The locker room was pretty clean. The pool was warm. I had a great time. I recommend this location.

This YMCA needs to open at 9 am on Sundays. Opening at noon closing at 4 pm seems like a waist of…read moretime. Other than that overall experience is good.​

joined this gym in 2023 after being diagnosed with high blood pressure. I knew I had to make a…read moreserious change--not only for my health, but also to get in shape for my wedding. From day one, I committed to showing up consistently, and that decision truly changed my life. With guidance from Calvin, helpful tips from the staff, a solid diet, and support from my family, I was able to regulate my weight and lower my blood pressure to the point that I no longer need medication. This gym is not "play play." If you're serious about getting fit and want a no-excuses environment that delivers real results, this is the place to be.

I stumbled on this gem of a gym while waiting for the barbershop next door to open. The smoothie…read moresign drew me in and I found a family owned and operated, full service, 24 hour fitness center with a smoothie bar! Where in the heck do I sign up?? I just left the YMCA with their set hours and the closest thing they have to a smoothie bar is the water fountain. I chatted with the owner who is also a personal trainer and barber....multi-talented and very nice. The young lady that worked there gave me a tour of the place and was quite informative. The young man working the smoothie bar whipped me up a tasty drink with a scoop of protein(impressive)......to bad I live 3.5 hours away so I guess it's back to reality but I will definitely return for a workout on my next trip. They also offer towel service, shower area(I think), fitness drinks, special fitness events and personal trainer services, if you're interested.