Fitness Connection
📍 6320 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28212
Services: Infrared Sauna, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| FC Plus Founding Member Special: $10 per month. FC Basic Pre-Sale Pricing available. Membership plans determine amenity access. 5-Day Pass option available. | |
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym offers a traditional sauna, which members frequently highlight as a valued bonus amenity. The sauna provides a classic heat experience for post-workout recovery and is noted as a regular feature. Gym management demonstrates responsiveness to member feedback regarding this space, having promptly installed hooks outside the sauna upon request. A cold plunge is not mentioned in member feedback.
Staff
The staff at Fitness Connection receives consistent praise for being excellent, helpful, friendly, and dedicated to ensuring gym members have a great experience. Specific team members highlighted by name include Brandon, Mr. Frankie (Frank), Veronica, and Dillon. Members note that staff like Mr. Frank are welcoming, professional, and go above and beyond in customer service, even explaining membership value during concerns.
Additional Amenities
This expansive gym provides over 50,000 square feet of space with a comprehensive variety of cardio and strength equipment, described as having every piece of workout equipment one could need. Other noted amenities include a women’s only area, which adds to member comfort, and a digital scale in the locker room. The facility is described as clean, organized, and featuring great equipment variety.
Atmosphere
The gym atmosphere is described as good, clean, and organized, with a welcoming vibe that makes members feel like part of a fitness family. The presence of a women’s only area contributes to a comfortable feeling for some members. One member noted the gym layout can feel "set up weird" or unusual.
Pricing
Member feedback mentions an unexpected price increase to membership and unexpected annual fees, which caused concern. A staff member successfully addressed these concerns by explaining the value behind the changes, leading at least one member to decide to remain.