O2 Fitness

It's old, rustic, but unique. I've been to many gyms in the last 10 years and although this location might not have the luxury features as compared to others, this location have always given me the best gains and progress. Yea it can be funky at times but it's a gym, a place to train so if your looking to look the same and make no progress than this isn't the location for you. However, if your goal to be better health, gain muscle, and actually train rather than complain about the aesthetics of the gym more than improving your body's aesthetics then this gym isn't for you and your better off at planet fitness where you can have pizza served to your Smith machine bench. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

First of all, this gym does NOT deserve a two star rating. If you look at the other reviews, they are mostly based on (negative reviews of) the condition of the gym and its equipment. While there were a few pieces of equipment that were not functioning when I visited (a few more than average, but not so many that I couldn't work around them), I am guessing that most of the negative reviewers here prioritize aesthetics over functionality. If you are one of those people who expect your gym to have the ambiance of a high-end country club, you won't be happy here. However, if you don't really care about a few dents and cracks in the walls, and can work around a few broken machines, this is actually a pretty good gym with a ton of equipment. Also, the a/c worked just fine.I really appreciated all of the powerlifting, olympic lifting, and crossfit equipment. They have squat racks, benches, tons of free weights, rowers, a rig for pullups and muscle-ups, plyo boxes, a GHD, and lots of other equipment you probably won't find in a "country club" style gym. They also have a ton of weight and cardio machines (most of the broken machines were cardio machines, including 5 out of 12 ellipticals that were not working). Basically, if you can't find a piece of equipment here that you need for your workout, it might not actually exist. The staff is friendly and a drop-in is only $15. The locker rooms/bathrooms aren't necessarily the cleanest in the world, but (again) this is a gym, not a five-star hotel. I have definitely showered and changed in worse. While I wouldn't say that this gym earns 5 stars, it's way better than the 1 and 2 star reviews that it's been getting, and is a great place to get in a workout near Chapel Hill, especially if you are into powerlifting, olympic lifting, or crossfit. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

O2 features incredible classes, an exceptionally clean facility and wonderful amenities like towel service and coconut-carbon purified water (thank you, O2, for helping reduce the devastating plastic waste with this addition)! Lara Loeback's customer service and kindness is one of the best parts of the O2 experience! She is the reason I joined.  If you want to make your Tuesday light up and burn off any calories or blues that may have accumulated, hit Kim's spin class at 930am! (All of the classes are superb.) More...

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A great gym that opens 24/7. It's the only one between O2 fitness centers in the area that open all day.Well it will be great to see other branches of O2 fitness in Chapel Hill to be open 24 hours beside Carboro branch. This gym offer several group exercises that starts at 6am (because it's open 24/7) unlike many other branches. More...

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Awesome people!!!

Reviewed on Facebook

The people /coaches are the BEST! WITHOUT QUESTION! The workouts will always keep you sweating.

Reviewed on Facebook

I love this place!!!! Great programming, Awesome Staff and a lovely community!!!

Reviewed on Facebook

Amazing community, amazing coaches. The people at CFC are just my favorite!

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Great community! We have tons of fun both inside and outside the gym!

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Absolutely amazing community and coaches. They have literally changed my life for the better.

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Great place to train, GREAT group of people, and a staff that really knows how to teach the fine points, not just the overview.

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The coaches and community are the best around. If you decide to join the everyone there will welcome you with open arms.

Reviewed on Facebook

CFC is my second home. The workouts are life-changing as is the community.

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Awesome community and great coaches!! You guys are kicking my butt and I love it!!

Reviewed on Facebook

The coaches are the bomb here!! Great workouts, great instruction, nice community feel. Love it.

Reviewed on Facebook

Kudos to O2 Fitness Carrboro for having the Zumba Instructor Julie Cole! Julie spends the time and money on her continued professional development at Zumba conferences and brings us the latest and greatest play lists and choreography. She makes us work hard and love it! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

the best choice of strength  and cardio training. The best classes. The best personal trainers. The best pool, steam room, and hot tub. The best folks at the counter and phones. In short, THE BEST! More...

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Everyone who works there seems pretty friendly. 02 Fitness offers free Silver Sneaker memberships for people on disability and elderly which is very nice and they don't treat those members like they're a burden. In fact, they will call and harass you to come in when you don't. They also offer many classes. Big gym and lots of equipment. More...

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I am new to Chapel Hill. I am so glad I found O2 fitness. This location is so nice. The decor is so modern and clean. There are plenty of machines, classes and bathrooms. No problem parking. Every employee I have met at O2 fitness is super helpful and friendly. Their trainers are very knowledgeable and they care about you. Get to the gym, no excuses and you won't regret it. More...

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Good classes, great cycling class is offered! They are currently under construction but once done it should open up the space more so it doesn't feel so cramped. Weight floor is very cramped currently with almost no walking space between machines. It is clean and they provide towels which is a nice touch!While I appreciate the trainers getting to know their members, some appear to be pushing their services on members too aggressively. The members range in ages so all should feel comfortable here (is a much higher ratio of the over 60 crowd- which you may like or dislike or not even care depending on your preference).A couple workers dress inappropriately. They look like they are going clubbing instead of looking professional and that gives the gym a distasteful appearance. Overall, it gets the job done, but is definitely not a gym with a "wow" factor for any reason: however, that may change when the construction is complete. If so I will be sure to update this review. Update: they knocked down a wall and now the place feels more open/less cramped! Now if we could just get them to turn the heat down a little, maybe open a door for some fresh air...in the winter that is. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This gym is awesome! I have had a great experience there. There is a wide variety of machines available for use, and I really like the "dark room" in the back where you can work out in a slightly more secluded and private area. The gym is clean and the machines work well. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. They do try to pressure you into paying a lot of money for personal training, and the bathrooms smell pretty bad, but otherwise no downsides. More...

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Work out here regularly, they have a "new" facility, moving into the former YMCA in The Factory off Main St!It offers a larger space & more amenities!

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Great place! Best for the money! Currently taking DXT - yesterday I did 100 pound deadlift! I'm 126 lbs, female. And 65!!!!! I feel great!!!

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I've been a member at a lot of gyms over the years and I would say this is an excellent gym for people that actually work out. Its cardio machines are new and well kept and there is a lot of variety in what you can do. The free weight section is large with a lot of benches and different apparatus for using plates and weights. The variety of machines is also very good and they are new. They have a nice selection of Hammer Strength, which is what I use, but they also have other similar machines for those who don't like machines with plates. The staff is friendly and lorckerrooms clean. Best of all it never seems overly crowded. I have yet to walk in and not been able to do the workout I planned because of a crowd. If you do classes they have a lot of them. They're Les Mills and appear popular. (I don't do classes.)  I'd recommend joining if you're looking for a top-notch gym. More...

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I recently joined through a Corporate Membership. The employees at this location have been super helpful and friendly. The gym is really clean and I see employees cleaning equipment, locker rooms, and other public spaces every time I am there (various days and times of day).  Members get free fitness assessment and second session (with one of the personal trainers) to set up a personal program. This is how I met Mike G., who is now training me weekly. I'm super impressed by his knowledge and professionalism, but mostly by his ability to individualize exercises/an exercise program that takes into account my specific physical limitations but still enables me to get a great workout. The are loads of classes offered (all included in your membership).  As a new member I have been warmly welcomed by teachers and students and I find the fun and challenging classes a great option to add to my wellness journey. Members at O2 get access to all the O2 locations, which are scattered through NC and SC. There are 4 locations in Chapel Hill/Carrboro, which can be convenient if you live in this area. While membership at O2 isn't the least expensive of all gyms in the area, nor is it the most. It provides towels and child care (with pretty long hours). The club hours are pretty long about 5:30-9:00 or 10 weekdays 8-7 weekends. The Carrboro location is open 24/7. I've been a member at gyms in a number of cities/states through the years, and O2 ranks as one of the nicest I've been a member of. They do tours as well as free trials, so if you are in the market for a gym it's worth your time More...

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I just joined and I have been very impressed with the front desk staff and the gym. Everyone is so nice. My husband and I will definitely continue our membership. I just hope they don't rip me off when my husband has to cancel his in 3 months due to his traveling schedule. More...

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O2 is a great gym. I was a member of the one in Carrboro next to Chapel Hill. It didn't disappoint. This one is smaller and the members are a bit different. As opposed to having young College students like the one in Carrboro, this is filled with retired older people. This to me is a positive! They are great and friendly. All of them say hi to you and sometimes want to spark a conversation. The bad thing is that when you begin your grind on, it can become a little bit of a setback.  Regardless, I love O2.  I love their gyms, towel service, sauna...etc.  The memberships vary.  To break it down, you can haggle them down to a lower sign up fee and every month its $40 bucks. Not bad since its 24/7. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Very convenient location, clean equipment, friendly staff, large Group Fitness room. This is the main O2 location I go to not only because of its vicinity to my house but also because of the fact that it is open to members 24 hours every day. As a night owl, I sometimes prefer working out later in the day so it's nice to have that as an option. The Group Fitness room at this location has the best layout and is the least stuffy out of all of the other 3 locations in the area. The rest of the gym occasionally feels a little stuffy at times but nothing unbearable and I mean, it's a gym- you're there to sweat a little. In addition to the occasional heat, the only other reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that whenever equipment is broken, it seems to take a really long time for it to be repaired. Particularly the stair machines and the rowing machines which is especially frustrating since there are only two of each in the gym. Other than those two minor things, I love the carrboro O2! More...

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This place is amazing! A month ago I started and it's been amazing. There's no pressure, it's not intimidating, empolyies are nice and don't judge you. They have a dark room for people who are not comfortable working out around people. I went I. Weighing 135 I've dropped 9.5 pounds in 3.5 weeks and lost 6% more fat. I'm so happy I'm here. More...

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I have had a very good experience with O2 fitness the place is clean has a lot of cardio machines and tons of weights and cable weight machines. Overall it is a great gym and I have had no troubles with staff or any other members at the gym. More...

Reviewed on Better Business Bureau

This gym isn't the prettiest girl at the ball, but she's reliable. Generally, it's easy to get to any machine you need. It's open 24 hours. Parking is easy in the lot out front. It doesn't have the same funky smell in the Group X classroom that the O2 in Elliot has. People are friendly. You can't ask for more in a gym.If you're looking for personal training, I can't recommend Rob F. more. I was really out of shape and he made everything accessible and got results in a relatively short time. He's really funny which makes the work seem less. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I've been a member of this O2 since it was Millenium Fitness. Previously I taught aerobics in several of the old Spa Health Clubs and Metrosport in Durham so I know a thing or two about gyms and this is one of the best around. Yes, occasionally some of the equipment doesn't work but you'll find that everywhere. The space is attractive with lots of windows, a pool is a nice bonus, and the dressing room is always clean. I want to give a particular shout out to Holly Smith, one of the great trainers. More...

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I've been a member of this gym for quite some time and have been a regular at the 10:30am yoga class on Wednesday mornings.  Our regular instructor had to stop teaching, and we had a stream of subs while management looked for just the right teacher.  Finally, we have a new instructor, and she's amazing! Her name is Rebekah and she teaches an alignment-based style of yoga. It's pretty challenging but I can already feel my body feeling new comfort in the poses.  She obviously loves teaching and walks around the class helping us with our alignment.  She's also very accommodating and helps us find adaptations when a certain pose isn't working out for us.  Great job on finding her, Lorraine! More...

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I have been a member since last June. I see a lot of these older reviews are negative but I cannot agree with them. I think this O2 Fitness is a great gym. The facility is clean. Last year they removed a lot of the older machines and replaced them with new machines. The people at the front counter are friendly and will greet you by name. I do not take any classes so I cannot comment on the quality of those. They did have an issue with the AC last summer but got it fixed pretty quickly. It can get pretty busy in the late afternoon hours, but otherwise it's easy to get in an out in a timely manner. It's a bit more expensive than other gyms I have had memberships at, but worth it IMO. More...

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I've been a lifelong exercise person and currently visit this gym 6 days a week (3 for weights, 2 cardio, 1 yoga) and like it pretty well for all that I do. They have all the equipment a person could want and keep it in good working order and clean.I'd give it five stars except that the only group exercise room isn't well ventilated.   I'd also like more yoga classes but I realize that for the price (very reasonable) you can't have everything.Some other gyms are less expensive (i.e. - Planet Fitness) but O2 Fitness has a more welcoming atmosphere. More...

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I've been a member of 02 Fitness since October of  2014.  I work with an 02 Fitness trainer named Carson Stuart.  I'm 66, and he works with 55 and older folks.  My workout is challenging, but he is very encouraging, and I am MUCH stronger than I was when I started working out.  The facilities are good -- lots of treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals. I don't use many machines, but the gym is equipped with plentiful free weights, as well as ample room for lifting.  I find the atmosphere to be good for concentrating on your workout.  I haven't worked with other 02 Fitness trainers, but if they are as professional and attentive as Carson is, I think working with them (or Carson, should you be in the age bracket!) would be a great way to get healthier and stronger. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

There is a good variety of exercise equipment and it is kept in working order.  I'm there between 7:15 and 8:30 a.m. generally.  Classes that I observe are well attended but not over-crowded.  Men's locker room is clean and orderly.  Employees are very helpful and attentive.  Parking is closeby and generally available in the early mornings.  So I can recommend this location of O2 Fitness.  I've not visited other locations.  I've been a customer for three years. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I love O2 Fitness, specifically the North Chatham and Falconbridge locations. The gyms are never too crowded and the equipment is well-maintained. The staff is all very friendly and helpful to me when I have questions about group classes or how to use the machines. The North Chatham is a little lacking in cycle classes compared to the other locations, but overall I think that the gym is a great for its price and quality. I would definitely recommend O2 to my friends! More...

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I am in for the classes.  The instructors and Les Mills programs are really good.  I was pleased to find the Les Mills classes when I relocated form NJ, as I had become a real fan.  I don't shower there or use the pool, so I can't comment on those.  I am quite happy and it suits all my needs. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Attractive, clean gym with lots of space and different kinds of machines.  All of the classes are excellent and the instructors are enthisiastic and well-prepared.  I have been to others in a variety of places, and this is top-notch. More...

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I love O2 Fitness, specifically the North Chatham and Falconbridge locations. The gyms are never too crowded and the equipment is well-maintained. The staff is all very friendly and helpful to me when I have questions about group classes or how to use the machines. The Falconbridge is definitely the best of the Chapel Hill area locations in terms of getting new machines, cleanliness, and number of group classes. The RPM and BodyPump instructors here are great (I haven't been to other classes but am sure they are good too). Overall I think that O2 is an amazing gym for the price and quality. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

There are a lot of things to recommend this gym--the child care is really nice and the classes are good. The main drawback, as others have noted, is the condition of many of the machines. I just got back from an afternoon jog on the treadmill, but while waiting for one of them to open up, I tried several of the other machines. Many were broken, both those with signs indicating this, but others as well without signs. These machines have been broken a long time without repair and it's a real problem. I'll be happy to upgrade the review once the equipment is repaired. More...

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I would give O2 at the Elliott Rd location five stars, but the quality of the steps and risers make them dangerous.  Most are warped, missing rubber stoppers on the bottom, and the traction on the top is wrinkled.  I think they are the same  steps from the '80s literally. Otherwise I like the classes, people, and facilities and equipment. More...

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Another location that O2  acquired. The equipment is pretty good. My only comment is that it is a bit dark due to the lack of windows. Overall a good place to grab a workout. More...

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Great facilities for the money and open 24 hours.

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