Bally Total Fitness
This budget gym trims the fat off its patrons at streamlined facilities.
(704) 540-1388
8700 Pineville Matthews Rd.
Charlotte,
NC
28226
35.088076
-80.865443
Neighborhood: Hwy 51 - Park Road
Last updated 7.09.09
What People Are Saying About Bally Total Fitness
The Owner
Bally Total Fitness
Owner
As one of the largest, most experienced health club chains in North America, Bally Total Fitness is committed to improving the health and quality of life for people through personalized, accessible wellness programs. Bally provides the highest quality service, facilities and products in a fun, friendly, safe and welcoming environment. With approximately 320 convenient locations, Bally is almost always close by. Plus Bally has memberships with no long-term commitment available. Want to try us out first? Download your free guest pass now!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Most Ballys stick to the basics for their design. Televisions broadcast silently above multiple rows of cardio machines; mirrored walls act as the primary decorative components. But thanks to high-energy television ads and low-impact membership premiums, this national fitness chain has steadily attracted a clientele bent on saving money while losing weight or gaining muscle.
The Workout
Using fairly standard strength-training equipment and/or racks well-stocked with free weights, the best of the trainers here, who are classified at four different levels, can be as skillful as those found at costlier gyms. For group classes, signature exercise options include Spinning and Powerflex, as well as a number of patented routines inspired by Tae Kwon Do.
User Reviews
ceecee21
January 05, 2007
I have been a member of Bally Total Fitness for over 3 years. I always go to the Bally gym on Pineville-Matthews road in Charlotte. It seems since this past summer they have had horrible trouble with the temperature at the gym. It is so hot in the afternoon if you were to go to the gym after work. The cardio equipment also always seems to be broken. I've gotten on equipment before that didn't have a repair tag and it would either not power on, the resistance weight was clammed all the way down or it wouldn't clamp down at all. Many times I have to try a few machines before I find one that isn't broken in some form. I had an experience today that was the worst I had ever had. I complained about the heat (again, because if you don't say something, how are they going to know that there is a problem). The guy working that I told it was hot in here to, said that he was hot too. (keep in mind, he wasn't doing any work out activities, but just working behind the counter). I asked him to make a note. He said there wasn't anything he could do. I told him he could at least record the complaint. He continued to argue, so I walked away. As I was walking away he said "It's your problem". What!? The heat is my problem!? Then I went to the treadmill and was running. He then proceeded to embarrass me by bringing out a huge fan and placing it 2 feet from where I was running! I asked to speak to the manager and I'm now looking for a new gym. Unless you like working out in a sauna, on broken equipment, I don't recommend this gym.
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Category:
Health Clubs & Gyms, Sports Clubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
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Message from Bally Total Fitness
- State-of-the-Art Equipment
- Customized Fitness Programs
- Easy-to-Join Membership
As one of the largest, most experienced health club chains in North America, Bally Total Fitness is committed to improving the health and quality of life for people through personalized, accessible wellness programs. Bally provides the highest quality service, facilities and products in a fun, friendly, safe and welcoming environment. With approximately 320 convenient locations, Bally is almost always close by. Plus Bally has memberships with no long-term commitment available. Want to try us out first? Download your free guest pass now!
