Rex Wellness Center of Wakefield

Rex Wellness of Raleigh is clean place to workout.

I have been a member of Rex Wellness Center of Wakefield since they opened their doors. There are things that keep me going, such as the well maintained workout area and relatively clean locker room. What I don’t like is their hours, I would prefer that they stay open a little longer than 9:30 pm, even til 10:00 would be helpful, like other gyms do. Also they close early on a whim. I usually work out in the evenings, and I went last week around 8:00pm and they had just closed early because snow was in the forecast, but it had not even started snowing at that time! Also, I was interested in pilates classes, but those private classes are only available during the day, when most of us are working, and not in the evening. It is things like this that would cause me to feel that they are not very customer centric. I like to work out, so I will continue to go there until I find something better.

This is more of a complaint regarding one particular trainer. Deb Z who does many classes there also does the spinning class. She is by far the worst trainer they have at Rex. You learn way more about her then you ever want to. Between her constant mindless babbling and crude comments about her personal hygiene somewhere a workout is done. She is by far the weakest spinner instructor there, however she is also the most arrogant when it comes to any feedback. She will openly disclose that she is not concerned why someone does not want to attend her class. I now drag my bike out of the class and workout in the next room. She has most of the evening classes until recently due to a complaint. If you see her on the schedule just skip the class, only way Rex will get the point is if nobody shows up to classes she teaches. Deb needs to realize she is in the customer service/​sales business and taking feedback from customer will only help her in the future. Hopefully a lesson she will learn but I have my serious doubt on that occurring.

Facility is busy most of the time. Overall equipment is good, but there always seems to be a few broken items that takes months to fix. Swimming pool is completely disgusting with calcium deposits and solid oils on bottom. Many of the older ladies fail to follow the rules of taking showers before swimming (ick). Classes are great IF you can find room. I can’t understand why they have so much unused space for «meetings» rather than use it for classes. Price is right and that is why they are o busy. This definitely is not a pick up joint so don’t worry, no one cares about your size.

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Rex Wellness is a great gym for those who are somewhat skeptical of the gym rat feel. I have joined many gyms in my day and Rex Wellness is sort of like the yuppy gym of them all but I mean that in a very good way.
First, the gym reflects a lot on health and nutrition in addition to the gym aspect. Very similar to the Y, there are many classes offered including the pool for lap swim in addition to water classes. There is also a massage therapist and other amenities offered at a low additional cost to the membership. The membership is pretty comparable for what is offered.
The equipment is always working, upkeep is not an issue here, usually available depending on when you go. I am an early bird so that is not an issue for me. There is also a track where walking indoors is an option if the treadmill isn’t your thing.
Locker rooms are clean, and safe.

Rex Wellness center of Wakefield. I enroll to this gym 1/​16/​12. And I can believe I didn’t know how much this wellness center offers. This place is huge! The facility is excellent
The wellness team includes registered dietitian, group fitness instructors, and personal trainers among others.
I love the specialty classes (that is really the reason I enroll) zumba! Kickboxing, step classes! Pilates and yoga! So far Marcy the instructor for cardio and kickboxing is Awesome! Full of energy! And Yazmin the Zumba teacher dances very beautifully and move the body insanely good!
The exercise floor where you can find the treadmills, elliptical, bikes and other machines are in very good condition! And is very spacious too! Did you know they have a pool and sauna! Seriously I sound like and ad! Because I’m just excited about it! This center offers a lot! The membership is reasonably price for what they offer.
So far I’m hook! Visiting everyday!