Best Gyms with Saunas near Charlotte, North-carolina

Before signing up for a membership, be aware that there is a predatory cancellation policy that will not be adequately made clear and hidden in the “fine print”. They word it in a confusing way but you will have to pay for the entire month that follows the month you cancel in. The gym itself is nice with plenty of equipment all in good condition. It gets fairly busy from time to time but it isn’t bad compared to the more inexpensive gym options. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. My only general concern was about the dated software the YMCA uses to manage accounts and store credit card information. My card was not being correctly charged each month and I seemed to have to repeat payments on strange schedules which made me feel uncomfortable about the risk of extra, duplicate, and/or fraudulent charges.

This is my favorite YMCA. It represents the diversity of the neighborhood. They provide a lot of services affordably. The staff are so kind and welcoming. There is plenty of devoted parking for the gym itself.

It's giving "take your money without fully providing what you paid for" ATP. They canceled 2 Swim classes due to weather, they've only rescheduled 1 to make up for the 2 canceled. When asked about the 2nd makeup class date they instruct you to contact a person who doesn't return emails. I've been given the run around simply for expecting what was paid for OR a partial refund for their failing to provide all of the service/classes paid for. It's bad enough nowhere on the sign up for the session did it mention there wouldn't be classes on Memorial Day. We found out on the 1st day of class in a rude & laughing in our faces manner for asking. Mecklenburg County Park & Rec are now also offering swim classes for a MUCH cheaper cost. Had Google supplied that information before I signed up for the YMCA, I'd have picked them instead bcuz everything I've heard about the Y has been proven true via this experience. So unfortunate for a once reputable organization. I gave 1 star bcuz at least a couple of instructors were nice & some staff. Should there be a change, I'll gladly update but we'll see. If there's not, I may follow up on the advisement of seeing how many others haven't gotten all they paid for too via social media. Maybe it's worth looking into in more ways than one.

So poorly run, closes when the manager that night wants to go home. Sauna closes whenever the cleaners want to go home, when you cancel, they make sure to charge you full price(outrageous price for the poor quality facilities and management) 1 more time when you cancel. Cancelations also take 7-10 days unless you call, making sure to squeeze the money out of you. Parking is a joke, listen to all these reviews before joining. I know I wish I did.

I love the place and the staff. Maybe stop hating so much on the little stuff, if you have an issue with this Y there’s two more right down the road not even 10 minutes away. Covid messed a lot of people up so obviously people are gonna be struggling but you’re not helping the staff or the business if you act like a Karen when they are trying to progress. Maybe try to be polite rather than letting your anger get the best of you. This is coming from a 21 year old too btw. :)

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!

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!

I joined crunch fitness a couple months ago, and started their personal training program. I love working out with Marta every week! She put together a personal program to help me reach my personal goals and I'm already seeing results. The front desk staff is also very friendly.... shout out to Daria!

I attempted to visit this gym as a guest with my friend, who pays for a membership that includes guest privileges. We drove 25 minutes to this location, only to be turned away by an employee named Justin, who refused to allow my friend to bring me as a guest. My friend is new to the gym and didn’t want to go without me, which was very disappointing. It’s frustrating that he couldn’t utilize the benefits of his more expensive membership. I hope management addresses this issue. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling unwelcome and questioning the value of the membership.

I have been working out with Emma Carico, my personal trainer, for about 4 months. She is by far the best trainer I have ever had. She is extremely knowledgeable and teaches me how to properly perform my workouts for the best results. I am grateful for her because I see a tremendous amount of improvement in my form, muscle definition, body shape and overall physique. I would not have been able to get these results without her. She is an amazing trainer and person! Always making the workouts fun with her great, bubbly personality. She pushes me to reach my potential and always motivates me to keep going, building my strength and power. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking a well experienced trainer with a great personality who also provides personalized guidance in every step of your fitness and training journey. Love training with her! I am in the best shape of my life and it's all thanks to her.

Huge gym with every piece of equipment you would need. One of the only gyms I’ve seen with 20+ stair steppers . Most gyms have a few and they’re always taken ! Employees very friendly and they’re always cleaning ! Thanks Crunch! 👊👊

If I could give a zero star I would. Been a member at this Crunch location for the better part of 4 or 5 years. There are several things about this gym that I have disliked over the years. The main things is they seem to go through cycles of trying to up sell you on Trainers. The trainers will flat out interrupt your workout to try and sell you their services... very rude and annoying. They always approach you like they want to be your friend... no thanks. I can put up with that though. What unfolded in the past three weeks has been nothing short of the worst customer experience of my life. I have had a series of charges show up on my bank account from Crunch Fitness Ballantyne that I didn't authorize. It happened a total of 3 times over the past three weeks. The first time I went into the gym to address it. Talked to Zander (a manager). We were both cordial about it and he said he would have someone higher up reach out to me because he couldn't see the charges on his end and didn't know what was going on. I never head anything from the "higher up". A second charge showed up about 3 days later. Brought it up to Zander's attention again in the gym. Again... "you'll hear back from my higher up". Never heard anything. I disputed the charges with my bank and moved on. Then today I get a third charge. Now I'm getting irritated.... No one at the gym can tell me what's going on or how to stop it. And no one is willing to look into it deeper. Called the gym and talked with manager Justin. He actually accused me of lying about the charges on the phone. Told me to come in and show him my bank account with the charges. Told him I would be there in 15 minutes and he said "ok, I'll be available until 10". Everyone at the front desk was busy so I found some other employees near the front to ask for him. There was a group of 4 standing together and when I asked for Justin the one girl cracked a joke "He quit this morning". I responded back "I not in the mood to joke right now". Then the trainer she was standing next to, Kevin, started berating me for being "rude" saying “you can’t come in here with that attitude” and told me to "go find him myself". Like seriously? Stating that I don't' want to joke triggers you that much? It was really weird and incredibly arrogant. I responded by saying "I'll be cancelling today and mostly because of what you just did". His response was, "ok, good, I don't care." Like am I in the twilight zone?? One of the other guys standing there did direct me to Justin who was sitting at a nearby table in a public area near the front. Justin actually did get to the bottom of where the charges were coming from... not sure why Zander couldn't. Their system was allowing a member who I don't know to charge to my account (not really clear how). During my talk with Justin I went into further detail on my treatment when I arrived and he actually portrayed me as the bad guy and his trainer as the victim. Stated that the trainer felt threatened" by me.. uuhh.. My statement was directed to the girl next to him explaining that I didn't want to joke around with her. That is threatening to the guy standing next to the girl I was talking to? Guess explaining your mood to someone is threatening? And threatening to all individuals anywhere with in ear shot? Bizarre. Justin would not apologize and actually stated, "I will always defend my employees" and then accused me of "invading his space” when I approached him… Ummm... your the manager of an open establishment that I am a paying member of, you were in a public area of the establishment, you knew I was coming, you said your were available, and you were on duty...... Beyond me how approaching him was is inappropriate. How about all the times my personal space was legitimately invaded when your trainers interrupted my workout to try upselling crap that I don't want? I cancelled my and my daughters membership on the spot. Will be spreading my story as much as I can on social media. I have never been treated so poorly and so unprofessionally. It was truly mind blowing.

Working out at HOTWORX is the best! I love that there’s different types of workouts, 24/7 hour access, and so many benefits from the sauna. The staff is friendly, super helpful and always keeping the studio clean!

I love the ability to come in 24/7 and choose a variety of classes! I also enjoy the isometric exercises since I have back issues. I just purchased the heat sweater accelerator to use in combination with the core compressor for added detox‼️

I absolutely love this place. All of this time, I overlooked this place and wrote it off only to find out that it is the best place for me to work out. Quick and easy scheduling and banger workouts. I wish I would've looked into it years ago. I wish they accepted my HSA to pay for it...lol...that's my only suggestion.

Love HOTWORX Ballantyne the staff is friendly and very welcoming ! And you get a great workout ! Always something available for you to book! Definitely join !

Love coming to hotworx, My wife Started coming first then I saw how much she loved it. But also my father has a lot of health issues and made it my goal to try not getting that way. Go Hotworx!!!

It’s my 3rd week at Hotworx Steele Creek, and I am happy with my decision to join. It has just what I need for my current needs. Staff is friendly. Facility is CLEAN. Pressure free. If you’re looking for sauna benefits and recovery options or additional fitness to add to your functional fitness routine - A+ - give this a try.

I visited for their grand opening and had such a blast! The facility is absolutely gorgeous, and I got to do a rowing workout along with some fun calisthenic challenges. I really enjoyed myself and learned about new ways to push my limits. Now, let me tell you about the sauna rowing workout—it was intense! It felt like a Peloton session, with an instructor leading the way via screen, pushing and encouraging me the whole time. After 15 minutes in that 124-degree heat, I was absolutely drenched! Even though I felt like I could have kept going, I was excited to hear they offer longer sessions in different rooms. The facility is super clean, the staff is so friendly, and their location is perfect!

Hotworx steele creek is great. The owner took his time to show us what we needed to know. This may sound a little strange but I have a phobia of bathrooms...the bathrooms were SO CLEAN. I also Love all the cleaning stations to clean the area after you finish. I appreciate Hotworx being open 24 hours - AND it being locked, only for members. I feel safe. I appreciate it and thank them for a healthy fit future.

Refreshing and relaxing to enter a sauna again. Completed the free trial hot stretch and I was able to disconnect and get a good stretch. Grateful they’re now in the neighborhood. I like the ability to get an intimate workout without the excess background noise.

So far, so good! Vince the co-owner is sweet, helpful and accommodating. The facility is clean and feels very secure. Word of advice, take some time to familiarize yourself with the app and how to use the machines so you won't be a fumbling, bumbling mess like I was! LOL. The saunas feel great!