YMCA of Columbia Sc

This is such a great, affordable gym, conveniently located for folks who work downtown. There are a few downsides to the locations – vertical, a bit tough to navigate, as others have mentioned. But, that will be eliminated in a few months when their new location opens just a couple of blocks away. I’ve received such friendly service from the front desk team – they’re incredibly helpful! I got a great tour to help me get started, from a wonderful representative who answered all of my questions with enthusiasm and a strong background of knowledge. I’ve only taken one fitness class so far, but i was impressed. The instructor was great – on par with the instructors at boutique gyms in town that I’ve been to in the past. I’m looking forward to using the YMCA more and more, and to following them to the new location when it opens later this year!

Today was my first time going to this gym and I must say I got lost immediately. It’s the first gym I’ve ever been to that’s legit built vertically. Even the weight room is on two different floors and some of the machines are on a completely different floor. The gym is pretty old which is apparent from the tape on some of the benches and the cracks in the ceiling. If you’re an avid lifter who likes to superset workouts, this isn’t the gym for you. If you’re someone who goes to the gym just to say «I worked out today» then yes, this is your gym. However, the guy at the front desk was extremely helpful and nice.

Over 100 years old… good staff