Best Gyms with Free Weights near Charlotte, North-carolina

My favorite gym I’ve been to. Period. I travel a lot. The owner keeps this place on the up and up. Always getting new equipment. Great atmosphere. Lots of space. 10/10 recommend

On multiple occasions I received unauthorized charges to my account after pausing my membership. Gym set an arbitrary date to resume my membership without my written or verbal consent. Customer service is unhelpful and not knowledgeable enough to assist with billing issues. Owner is willing to lie and claim ignorance to continue to take your money. Terrible business. Would not recommend if you don’t like randomly being charged large sums of money.

Pros: the people that go there are friendly and serious about strength training. It’s a family owned biz which is super cool. Owners are friendly and down to earth. There is a huge dog that hangs out in the entry area sometimes, so if you are lucky, you might get a pet in after your workout. Even at peak hours you can still reasonably get to equipment you need and the spacious area makes it feel less crowded. When equipment is out of order, owners seem to be on top of it. Cons: Pricing is more expensive than comparable gyms in the area and that’s just for the basic membership. No military/emergency service discounts. There’s no AC. Like none. So when it’s 98 degrees outside, it will be pushing 100 something inside. Some masochists might count that as a pro, but just warning you. There are a couple of machines that I would like to see that aren’t there, so I have to modify my workouts to suffice. Maybe they’re on the premium side of the gym. I dunno. Overall, it gets the job done and should be nice inside once weather cools. People are super nice but it is more expensive than other typical memberships, so it depends on what is important to you.

The Fitness Factory is hands down the best gym in Charlotte. They have the largest variety of machines and is filled with a mix of the best brands in the industry. It is very well run from the top down to each staff member. They are always adding new equipment while investing resources into maintaining everything they have. I know this from personally as I come in to do preventative maintenance each quarter while making visits in between as necessary. I highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in improving their fitness at any level!

This gym really sets the bar for every other gym to achieve. Versatile equipment for anything you could possibly need. The staff is friendly and accomodating. Love this place!

This AF location is the whole package of what you’re looking for in a fitness center. First and foremost, the staff is very personable and professional in their health and wellness offerings. Olivia does such a great job keeping the facility in order and tidy (it is one of the cleanest gyms in the city area) and Jerrel not only is very knowledgeable of health and well being but also is extremely positive and energetic. I always feel welcomed and encouraged in the gym!

I love this gym! Olivia, Alexia and Jerrell work incredibly hard to make this place what it is—amazing! They greet me with a wonderful smile and a hearty hello everyone I enter the doors. They keep this facility running like a machine. It's always spotless clean and always together. Sometimes I even see them on their hands and knees scrubbing the floors! Their positivity and upbeat attitude shows through in so much they do. They take pride in this place and it's one of the main reasons I love coming here! Whatever you pay them, they deserve double!

I've been a member here at Anytime Fitness Oakhurst for about half a year and would highly recommend this facility for any exercise goals you might have. Great location that is kept clean and has a wide variety of equipment. Members are respectful and courteous of others and the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and always ready to assist with any queries. Having worked at a fitness center before, I can appreciate their effort in maintaining a great facility with a welcoming atmosphere. Also, the ability to workout 24 hours is a great option to have.

I’ve been a member at Anytime Fitness for almost 4 years. This is by far the BEST location. Why? The staff makes it that way. They are always smiling and very welcoming. There are even high-fives and hugs thrown in at times. Who are the true Members of the Months? The amazing staff!! Hands down! The staff’s attentiveness and awareness are top-notch! The gym is ALWAYS spotless. The staff ALWAYS thanks me for stopping in and always tell me to have a great day. This is my lifetime gym! Keep doing what you do!!

Have been a member of Anytime Fitness for little over a year and have enjoyed my experience. The staff are excellent with a special shout out to Olivia, Alexis, and Jerrel. All 3 are extremely nice and helpful. I've been working out most of my life (I'm 68) and have never experienced such a clean, well-kept gym. Even though not the largest gym I've ever experienced, the facility is more than adequate for my needs. Good job!

My three day review at central location: (Day, one as a guest 1/19/25) The Assistant Manager Jared was amazing he seemed to understand what customer service means. He showed me around and provided a full gym experience which made me comfortable to get the black card membership! So he definitely needs a promotion. I came next day (1/19/25) as new member and the Assistant Manager was there with the same positive energy. He was treating everyone with respect. Now the here is why my review is three stars instead of 5; so I came in on (1/21/25) The store manager was there in which I didn’t know however I thought this company says there is a no judgment zone, mind you this is technically my second day as member. I open up the app in my phone, scanned and proceeded to start my workout process. In the store manager stopped me if with a little bit of attitude and asked me to re-verify myself. In which I questioned him as to why is he even going that far he says I had no picture yet, and again this is only my second day. So I ask him what is your reasoning especially I came in once with my own phone use my own app and was able to provide information to him about my account and he goes to say what if you stole that phone and was using it to steal a membership!!!!! Not only did the store manager made me feel highly uncomfortable, but to be accused of stealing my own phone to use for a gym membership is absurd. All because I didn’t have a picture on file yet!!!!! Again this is day two as a member. So for this to be a store manager who placed negative judgment and falsely accuse someone a Theft on my own personal phone and membership, even verifying all of my credentials. The store manager definitely need to take notes from the assistant manager on customer service and retention because his judgment energy in a “non-judgment” gym does not match. Indefinitely brought the experience down and do not look forward to ever seeing the store manager again.

Staff is always friendly, always keeping up with cleaning. We love working out here! Thank you for everything you do to make the gym an inclusive space! Management is doing a great job. Best Planet fitness location in Charlotte.

The staff is great; machines are quality, and the place is clean. They only have 3 smith machines which aren't near enough. Always waiting for one. The layout is ludicrous. They have the cardio and weights split between floors when they could have easily put one on the first floor and the other on the second. Since they're split, you have to continuously go up and down the floors to complete your workout, when it easily doesn't have to be this way.

I appreciate that the staff at PF Central are friendly and knowledgeable. Today I was greeted by name (excellent customer service) and really impressed by the personable atmosphere in here!! This is my home gym and there is a closer planet fitness to my apartment, but I choose to drive the extra miles to go to this specific planet fitness because of the positive atmosphere!

I love working out but I hate when people try to steal from me I have the basic plan card that charges 15 per month y’all did good my first month but this second month y’all went nuts and try to charge like I had the black card I’ll say this location is a scam due to what happens I like to talk with facts and proof of the matter everyone watch your transactions since it’s easy for them to just take your money I’ll file a report with my bank and report it as fraudulent since it’s easy for them to just place any amount to everyone that depends on cards please be aware of this scam that they doing might not be everyone but with a few hundred out of millions that are registered in this place it’s quite an amount be aware of scams and the planet fitness on central avenue have to be aware of your transaction this is just to cause awareness to y’all

While I’ve joined other gyms in the past, this gym has the perfect for me! The staff is friendly, it’s clean, and there’s plenty of equipment to use. They even have classes available for those looking to diversify their workouts. It’s super affordable too! Mr. Frank is the gym manager and always willing to answer questions or address concerns. If you’re looking for a new gym, give it a try! You’re welcome!

I went to Fitness Connection for the first time for a yoga class and it was amazing. The yoga instructor, Erica, was able to keep the class fun and accessible whether you’re a beginner or pro. Great people and great equipment. I am a beginner and can be a bit intimidated as a first time gym member. Staff was knowledgeable about equipment and weekly classes to try. Fitness connection is a great place for everyone at any stage of your fitness journey.

In town for the weekend. Gym is nice. Just set up weird. Just gym equipment everywhere. I did like the digital scale in the locker room. Gym has plenty of options. Unlike the location back home I did like they had a regular sauna.

Fitness Connection is an incredible gym!! I am out of town, and the guys on the east side took care of me. The manager Josh is an excellent person, and very good with people. I would totally recommend this place to workout. They have all the equipment you need!!

This facility was nice and clean. The equipment appears to be new and in great condition. Joshua was a huge help, super friendly. He strives to take good care of service-members, which is amazing. Would definitely recommend!

The guys who clean are always in the way. They vacuum right around your feet as you workout and in the locker rooms. Why don’t they come over night when the business is closed to clean? It’s cheap labor that’s why. People leave their equipment they are using scattered everywhere and rarely put things back. Some people even treat the gym as a social venue standing around in high traffic walkways talking, blocking the entire path, very rude and oblivious. The gym membership is cheap, although they charge you somewhere in the ball park of 75 dollars a year for a maintenance fee(one time payment) which evens out to $6 added onto your monthly membership. It’s close by my house and fairly cheap. Other than that very subpar gym.

I recently had a fantastic experience at Fitness Connection that left me excited to take the next step in my fitness journey. Teddy made an incredible impact on my decision give it a try. From the start, he was welcoming and genuinely invested in understanding what I was looking for in a gym. He took the time to introduce me to Jirus, a fitness trainer who went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable and informed. Jaius was attentive, asking insightful questions about my goals and ensuring I understood how the equipment could support my progress. He patiently answered all my questions, helping me see the potential in using the variety of equipment available. The entire experience left me feeling empowered and ready to commit to my fitness goals. Fitness Connection isn’t just a gym; it’s a supportive space with a team that genuinely cares.

today was my first day at fitness connection and everything was perfect. Teddy was the perfect person to run into because he helped me with so much and made me feel confident that this is the gym for me. Everyone is friendly and It’s plenty of equipment to choose from! 10/10 recommend!

The facility and staff are fine. My biggest complaint is the patrons not cleaning the equipment after use. People pretty consistently clean their equipment at ANY Planet Fitness location I've been to. Why is that not a priority here? It's cold/flu season, let alone how gross is it to use sweaty equipment after a random stranger. Plenty of cleaning stations available, use it!

Whitney the Operation Mgr is extremely nice, helpful and keeps a smile on that beautiful face of hers. She's willing to help anyway she can! The new Club Manager is very cool since day 1 I met him. He's attentive and dedicated to making changes to make the gym better. Jarvis one of the Fitness trainers is genuinely a nice person! The best trainer! The new front desk associate young guy from SC is very welcoming makes you feel apart of the gym family. The first day I met him he was gracious ans made me feel I've known him for years. I've been going to this gym for over 4 years and I love the people and the gym!

Lack of motivation and board with workouts I decided to train with Ashton. I have been training for a little over 3 months and have noticed considerable results in motion, mobility, balance and strength. I’m in my 60”s and have a little arthritic inflamtion and even that has decreased.Coach Ashton knows what he is doing and is motivational. The variation of exercises definitely is not boring. Strongly recommend !

Ashton at Anytime Fitness has been incredible! In just a few sessions, he has shown exceptional knowledge, patience, and enthusiasm. His personalized approached makes workouts both effective and enjoyable. I already feel more confident and motivated to reach my fitness goals. I highly recommend him!

I've been a member of Anytime Fitness for a number of years now. I really like the changes that management has made in the place. It's small, but it's very convenient, and packed with all of the equipment that you should need for a good, solid workout. Also, the customer service is great! I know this because I recently had an issue that was handled, very professionally, by Coach Ashton. By the way, there's a fitness class on Saturdays at 9am, included with membership, led by Coach Ashton. He's a great trainer and he has amazing energy. Come check out the gym, you won't be disappointed!

Moved to the area in June, was coming from a run down anytime in Alabama. When I came to the Anytime in Prosperity Park, I was relieved to see a clean and organized facility. Furthermore, I was happy to see an energetic and involved staff. Coach Ashton is always around and his energy is motivating on those sluggish down days and Coach Mo’s evening group trainings have drastically improved my mobility. Overall, this team and AF facility is highly recommended.

Ashton was so friendly and amazing! I came in for a free day pass and he offered a training session for the day! Was very encouraging and pushed me to work hard! Definitely recommend!

I have truly enjoyed my Crunch membership! I’ve been to several locations and the Steele Creek location is my favorite thus far! Best bang for your buck, no doubt!

I absolutely love Crunch Steele Creek—it’s hands down the best gym I’ve ever been to. The vibe is so welcoming, with an energy that makes working out fun instead of a chore. The staff is friendly and always ready to help, and the facilities are top-notch, from the variety of machines to the spacious workout areas. They offer a wide range of classes, and there’s always something for every fitness level. What really stands out, though, is the community feel; everyone there is supportive and encouraging, making it easy to stay motivated. It’s a gym that really gets it right, combining a great atmosphere with everything you need to hit your fitness goals.

Very nice facility. They have every toy you can think of. The facility is clean, the women's locker room is clean and the staff is friendly. It can get pretty crowded. Especially in the evenings and Saturday morning. The crowd meter on the app does not work, it would be helpful if it did. You can check in with the app and book classes. Classes get booked REALLY FAST. I expect it will get less crowded and classes stay available longer the longer the gym is open. Overall, I recommend this gym!

The Crunch Gym at Steelcreek is fantastic and staff is very cooperative especially Yalitza. The Gym is hygienic , machines are new and absolutely safe. 😋 Hydromassage, Crayotherapy and commpression chair are another level.🤗🤗 I think 5 stars are lesser to evaluate this gym. Its 10 out of 5. 🤩🤩 They do have offers online for first month free and 1 cent is enrollment fees. 🤑🤑 🥰🥰😍😍 Mukesh Bhayani

Visited this morning while in town for a few days as I’m prepping to move here. Met a guy working the desk name Kam that was super helpful. He had great customer service skills and make me feel super comfortable at the gym. I will be joining when I move!

Yesterday, I re-joined Planet Fitness. I am a previous member but decided to try another gym with more frills, but after a year of realizing I was not going to regularly drive to it since it’s too far from home, I went back to Planet Fitness. When I walked through the door, I stood at the counter where the guy stood texting on his phone until my husband, who is a member, had to get his attention after we had been waiting a couple of minutes. I told him I wanted to rejoin since the ‘join for 1 dollar’ was ending and I didn’t want to miss it. He went ahead and helped me although it seemed like I was a disturbance in his day, and he would have rather not been there. There was another young guy who ended up helping and he was not much better. He didn’t even offer me the fob for my key chain-my husband also had to speak up and ask for that. Although it wasn’t the worst customer service I have encountered over the past month, it definitely wasn’t the best. I know it’s a good value because of the low price, but if there was a more convenient gym that was even slightly higher, and this is the kind of service that I received on a regular basis, I would opt for the slightly higher one. Hopefully moving forward will provide some better experiences. I guess we’ll see.

The people that work there are extremely unprofessional. Also they have double charged us for months, because our primary payment method was recently updated however the secondary payment method was still valid. Be careful when you join, because canceling membership for any reason can be a hassle. Even a quick Google search on Planet Fitness' business practices reflects this

Planet fitness takes advantage of their memberships. I cancelled the membership before i got charged for the month and they still proceeded to try and take the money out. First two times didnt go through. Third time a couple weeks later i see a charge for $40! Its been in “pending cancel” for an entire month! I dont recommend. They also make you come in person to cancel instead of offering an easy way to cancel over the phone or online. They try to justify it by saying “oh well we charged you but you can still come to the gym for the remainder of the month” like im not cancelling bc i dont wanna go to that gym anymore. I havent been to that gym in over a year and because of my mental disability would always forget that i have to go in person to cancel. Horrible experience.

Very rude ppl. The assistant manger is very rude and hostile. She doesn't know how to have customers service. When asked a question or deal with a task, her voice has aggression. She throws around her title like she owns the establishment. The restroom is always dirty, no sprays inside the showers to clean or disinfectant. Addressed some issues to the manager but he didn't seem too concerned. Only two staff that work there are very friendly and greet u and tell u to have a nice rest if ur day. Other ppl just watch u and stand in the corner and be on their phones. Especially the so called assignment manager. She won't greet u or smile. She looks rude and is a rude person. Bad person to represent ur company. SMH. I will NEVER come back to this place ever again. Canceling my membership and trying out a new place.

Friendly personnel, accessible facilities and hours, excellent equipment available, great location and much more…

Justine Kish is the best trainer… she's taken my confidence to a whole new level.. she’s very dedicated to her clients and always has a great welcoming spirit when you come through those doors ! You’ll leave her workouts feeling like a champion!

Before I get into my experience, I will admit I did not fully read the contract, shame on me. So to help others I’ll provide my experience. I signed up for a six month membership. On month seven I was charged again. When I called to cancel my “membership”, I was told during the six month “membership” I couldn’t cancel if I wanted to, because it was a contract. Ok. Also, the “membership” auto renews (which I was not aware of). In addition you cannot cancel until two months after your six month “membership” is over. Come to find out it wasn’t a membership but a binding contract. I find this to be deceptive. I would have never signed up to a six month contract if I knew this. The classes itself are good, but the way they went about this contract/ membership left a bad taste in my mouth. RESPONSE TO REPLY!!! “Duck my responsibility”??? There are several reviews that state the same issue I have. This is deceptive practices. If I had a six month contract i should have finished paying for my “responsibilities” in September. Why are you charging me again in October? Yes, I told my CC company to investigate the charge. I’m also, going to write a review to BBB because you guys are horrible.

Highly recommend! I achieved excellent results! For starters, I joined this gym during one of their 6 week challenges. I had become stagnant and lost motivation to work out, so I gave rockbox a try after seeing some of their advertising. In 42 days I lost 29 pounds and 5.2% body fat!!! The workouts are intense, yet fun. They incorporate boxing and weights. Kevin, the owner, was real chill and informative. He took the time to answer every question in depth. And the trainers..wow.. I can't sing the praises of Danita, Thomas and Dequan enough! They set the tone of the workout and their energy is infectious. They provide the right amount of encouragement and accountability! My experience with rockbox has been and continues to be amazing!!

RockBox has completely changed my life. I’ve been with the Steele Creek location for over a year now. I’ve lost 25 lbs of fat. I weight train a lot so I have replaced it with muscle. They have helped me tremendously with my agility. I have found myself having a better range of motion because of these workouts and staying consistent. The trainers are the best. Even though the workouts are intense, they are done with your health and well being in mind. Go in and ask for Marcy, she’s the greatest.

I joined RockBox Steele Creek in January 2019 and it’s one of the best decisions I ever made. The front desk staff are friendly and welcoming and the trainers are knowledgeable and motivating. The more the trainers get to know you, the more they will challenge you (and that’s a good thing)! I love attending the 5:30am workouts to get my day started, the blood pumping, and the mind focused. Plus, it’s nice burning anywhere from 600-800 calories before work! I can’t say enough good things about this gym.

This is great little gym if you need a spot to workout. The rate is great, Big E takes care of the place, it's clean. Everything you could need is in here and it's open 24/7. Everyone is respectful. I have nothing but good things to say about this gym, I'm glad I found it.

This gym is a hidden gem! Come check it out! Great rates open 24/7. Big E the owner is so motivating,keeps the gym well maintained, clean, and a great place to get fit.

You can't find a better gym in Charlotte in my opinion. They have the best equipment. Everyone has a great attitude, and the vibe is conducive to training for results.

Great hidden gem (pun intended) in Charlotte NC, old school weights, old school music and the owner is a great guy. Nothing but pleasant experiences here!

Everything you need to get a great workout and then some. Great equipment and all the attachments you could ever think of. Punching bags, sleds, hammer strength machines, heavier dumbells, treadmills, jacobs ladder, ect. A real gym! Open 24 hours!

Please correct your operation hours. It’s 9:30 am and you’re close while it says open at 6 am.

So, online it states that you are open. It is currently 4:12 PM. I am looking for a new smaller place to work out at. So, I wanted to check out your location and get pricing. Doors are locked and there literally was someone sitting at the front desk looking at me try two doors. That person never acknowledged me or tried to see what I wanted. I guess whatever they were typing on their cell phone was more important. What a way to run a business. I literally sat in front of the business and typed this review before pulling off. SMH!

Great place to work out and not feel out of place as a Gen X "older person"! Staff personnel and owner is extremely helpful and polite and the equipment is top-tier

Not bad, not great. It's like a nicer hotel gym. It was pretty clean... Has a locker room and shower. Dumbells only go uo to like 50lbs.

Its perfect! Get it in before work! Lots of equipment for a office park fitness center, clean and usually not crowded so can do what you need.

What a place!!! Unbelievable. That's the only way to describe this gym/ club/ wellness center. The largest amount of sports (indoor and outdoor) that you can experience and a enormous variety of fitness equipment and weight lifting as well. Definitely recommended 👌

Unfortunately this gym has since gone down hill. The equipment is great and staff is so nice but the influx of teenagers past 6pm has given this gym a bad rep now. From being loud in the locker rooms and the sauna (in groups) to hogging equipment (still in groups), if you go after 6pm it’s essentially high school. I think the gym would benefit from a 21+ up type of membership system. I am canceling my membership due to this now becoming a high school locker room.

You will not get the value or level of service expected at the price-point.We were two years. There are MANY treadmills that do not work properly and have NEVER been fixed. Overall attitude of staff is they are there to talk with friends and workout free and you are an inconvenience. Considering the fees are 10 to 15 times a place like planet fitness , what are we paying for? Broken machines? They have T shirts for sale`in the lobby. Green T shirt $79.00. They recently put in massage chairs, however at 327.00 a month my family can't use them. They are for people that pay more for the privilege.They are now remodeling to make room for more chairs no doubt. They removed 50 plus machines overnight. I asked if they were getting new treadmills? The front staff had no idea. I voiced my frustration. The person at the desk responded with a long YEAH. Like I know but what can we do it's the DMV right? After two years waiting for new machines and nicer people I canceled and bought my own treadmill for the cost of one month : )

Great location especially on a busy afternoon. Staff has been one of the most friendly out of all the lifetime fitness locations I have visited! Was a bit busy when I was there and couldn't get a squat rack but looks like there is a strong Olympic lifting community there. The parents with small children parking was something I have only seen at the Charlotte and Raleigh locations but should be a standard for other lifetimes. Again one of the most friendly staff I have experienced out of all my travels.

Toured this gym thinking that it would fit my needs more than my current club. It was FILTHY. I was disgusted by the locker rooms, bathrooms and main gym area. I asked our “tour guide” if that was how the gym was and he seemed to not notice any issue. With the condition of the areas I could see I would never trust the food serving areas or the pool water to be sanitary. This place was appalling. I’ll be staying at my current club. Yuck.