Fredericksburg Sport&Health

Wow wow! This is a big thief business… Watch out people. I start my membership with them 3 months. They do promised everything to get you in with your debit card to start then right after they start ripping you off as follow:
1. The only type of payment that thru auto draw money from your bank. (Sick!)
2. I pay $ 120 extra for 6 half hour personal training used once then they tell me its have expired in 30 days after sign up. Why not tell me before hand.
3. I signed up my membership in Fredericksburg location they tell me they have other in Stafford same company. Sound so good! Convenient! I go Stafford location more in the pass two month NOW! They ask for more money! WTF no miscommunication here because i talked to The Membership DiRECTOR!!!
4. Ok! That is enough right! I want cancel my membership. $ 100 buy out fees! (S.t!) then after they charged $ 100 to cancel my membership then they told me 30 days notice which they will charge me one more time of the monthly membership fees.
5. Finally! This is dishonor, scamming, rude company. WATCH OUT people! I wish somebody tell me all this before i signed up my membership here that is one reason i write this review. One STAR is only choice to shame rated it

Great gym that has a good flow. Obviously someone with bodybuilding experience arranged the equipment. The equipment is worn but works. Good atmosphere with lots of natural light, lots of parking, not too crowded and you don’t have to commute half way across the gym or wait to get your workout. The classes are excellent — great instructors. Pool, daycare, wet and dry steam rooms are all great! They also have a welcoming and engaged staff! 5 stars!

I have been coming here over 2 years and it has progressively gotten worse.
The bathrooms are really terrible when the manager won’t even use them. She goes to the kids klub to use them. The bathrooms NEVER have any seat covers even though I have asked for them every month. They have a fantastic employee, Sherry, who cleans the women’s bathroom but she is only here three days a week. The rest of the time, the bathrooms are gross.
The staff has changed so much that I think there is one, maybe two employees that are the same from a year ago.
There are signs around the facility that states «Be considerate of others. «and «don’t drop the equipment» but I have video of members dropping and clanging the equipment repeatedly with trainers two feet from them and not saying a word.
I understand when a facility is old but there is a differece between old and just disgustingly dirty.
I emailed corporate and before I could even leave the facility I had the manager calling me from her office confronting me on my email. She came out of get office and I showed her the disgusting conditions of the equipment and bathrooms.
I love the class trainers, they are epic. But I just am not sure that the inexpensive cost of the gym is worth the frustration that it causes to come here. If I were closer to AFF I would definitely consider switching even though I would miss my yoga teachers. Teresa and Jenn are fantastic!

Update: issues resolved eventually. Trainers are great. Just ensure the sales folk go over ALL the fine print prior to paying. Ask for trainer Hayley. Supportive and awesome.

I was really looking forward to my experience, but was sorely disappointed with my trainer and the service that I received. Needless to say, I didn’t come back and hopped over to Gold’s gym down the street! Their loss!

Gym simplicity at its finest. There’s no extra bells and whistles, or huge amounts of pools or exercise areas. If you’re looking for a no-​nonsense gym that you can quickly go in, get your workout in for the day, and walk out then the Sport & Health location in Central Park is your best place to go.
They hold various classes in the morning both in the weight/​cardio area plus they have a general exercise area where they hold more classes, catering to the working mom to the person trying to get back into the exercise swing of things. They also have a lap pool for those interested in swimming. It’s not big, but should be fine if you want to stay focused and get in the water as soon as possible.
Plus, their locker rooms and bathrooms are clean! Other places may have tendencies to not regularly check and tidy up things, but Sport & Health is the exception.
The only reason I didn’t give a full five stars is not because of what the gym features but for many people that come in and people-​watch. It can be distracting if you’re trying to stay focused and you’re about to start a set when someone just keeps staring throughout your set. Most people go into a gym to better themselves like looking better in their clothing or living a healthier lifestyle. Therefore many people may feel a little self-​conscious and the last thing a person needs while working out in a gym is to be stared at.
Aside from that, Sport & Health is often overlooked and should not be especially if you live in Fredericksburg and Northern Spotsylvania. You can much more easily fit working out in your schedule as opposed to high volume places like American Family Fitness.

I actually live in Stafford and drive all the way to this location, despite living less than 2 miles from the Stafford location. The building isn’t as modern as some, no tvs on the ellipticals etc, but they make up for it in plenty of other ways! Their staff and managers are very friendly, and every instructor I’ve had has been AMAZING and very motivating. As a fitness instructor myself, I’m very impressed. The childcare is wonderful (my main reason for making the drive). After we had come twice they remembered his name when we walked in, they are able to tell me (honestly) how he did while I was gone, what he played with, etc. He loves it there! He asks to go! There’s a really good variety of classes available both during the day if you’re a stay at home or work from home, and in the after work hours as well. There’s always a mix of people in the gym, I don’t think it’s somewhere someone out of shape or new to fitness would feel intimidated or awkward in, but those who are really into fitness will still be pushed! I highly recommend it!

UPDATE: Issue is resolved. Thank you Fredericksburg Sport and Health for monitoring Unilocal*.I was contacted by a representative from FXBG Sport & Health who took the time to address our issue. This person did what the corporate office would not do, listen and provide responsible customer service.
If you are contemplating joining a fitness center take a look at this facility. We never had a problem with the equipment, cleanliness, nor service. The issue was with terminating our membership when our location closed. As long as this level of customer service remains, at least with what we experienced, give them a shot.

A bare bones «sports club» errr gym. I’ve been going here on and off for the better part of 15 years. Other clubs lure me out, but I always come back for the bare bones gym aspect. I guess if your looking for all the classes and polish, go over to AFF. I have never visited the pool at this gym, never took a class or visited the chiro… but hit up the cardio equipment and free weights. Large selection of free weights and lifting equipment. Only thing that tilts me is coming in when they open to find equipment everywhere and weights all over the gym from the night before. I docked it a star wishing the mgt team would put everything back as part of closing.

This is a great place if you are very much into body fitness and healthy lifestyle. Staff is very friendly and there is lot to do for everyone whatever type of exercise you are into.
They have a lot of group exercise classes: yoga, body pump, chisel, core challenge, pilates, cardio kickboxing, aqua fitness classes and many more. Their sauna is always a good place to relax and shed off some water weight, as well as their steam room.
Occasionally you can seek advice from a professional heath and diet counselor. There is also a chiropractor office inside the facility.
The kid place is great for those with kids who want few hours of exercise and do not have someone to look after their kids. It is however of limited hours. Recommend this place to anyone living in the Fredericksburg area.