New to Charlotte? Here are five fitness centers with outposts in the area
If you’re new in town, finding a place to workout can be a frustrating exercise. That’s why we have compiled a quick guide to help you find a new gym in Charlotte in a snap.
Below are five well-known gym brands designed to meet a wide range of fitness needs, each with locations in Charlotte.
Anytime Fitness
Hours of operation: 24 hours every day.
What they offer: Free fitness consultation, body composition scanning, health plan discounts, wellness programs and 5,100 locations worldwide.
Number of branches in Charlotte: 5
Website: https://www.anytimefitness.com/
LA Fitness
Hours of operations: Varied by location.
What they offer: Cryotherapy, organic superfood cafe, free weights, cardio strength, locker room, group fitness classes, indoor cycling, indoor pool, personal training, sauna and Wi-Fi.
Number of branches in Charlotte: 2
Website: https://www.lafitness.com/
Life Time
Hours of operation: Open 4 a.m to midnight on weekdays, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
What they offer: Outdoor/indoor lap pool, out/indoor family swim, outdoor/indoor whirlpool, kids academy, infant room, steam rooms, saunas, basketball court and indoor/outdoor tennis courts.
Number of branches in Charlotte: 1 at 11220 Golf Links Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277
Website: https://www.lifetime.life/locations/nc/charlotte.html
Planet Fitness
Hours of operations: Monday: 5 a.m.-midnight, Tuesday-Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: Midnight-10 p.m., Weekends: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tues.-ThursTue: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Wed: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Thu: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Fri: 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Weekends: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
What they offer: Massage chairs, tanning beds, wellness pods, recovery lounge, free WiFi, app-exclusive workouts, unlimited home club access and use of any Planet Fitness worldwide.
Number of branches: 9.
Website: https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/
YMCA
Hours of operation: Varied by location.
What they offer: Cardio classes, cycling classes, dance classes, pilates workouts, water fitness, yoga, youth and family fitness classes, swimming pools, basketball courts, pickleball and racquetball courts.
Number of branches in Charlotte: 11
Website: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/
