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BUYER BEWARE !! These gyms are fly by night.
I was a member of Fitness 19 Leesville Rd location in Raleigh. They closed and continued charging my credit card as well as an annual membership. Apparently Fitness 19s are independently owned and operated. Appears the owner/operator can no longer be contacted.

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★ 5

This is a good place for daily workout with everything you need. Good price and location.

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This is a really good gym with everything you need for your daily workout. Good price and location. Thumb up.

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This place do not honor guests passes. Apparently, it’s been going on for two years and it’s still going on. They won’t take down their ads.

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DO NOT GET A MEMBERSHIP HERE, this place is one of the worst gyms I’ve ever been to in cary. The place is filthy ( dust on the walls, old dirty rusty equipment ) unfriendly staff. I had a membership here for almost 2 months and had to cancel because of how terrible this place was. When I canceled the guy said I was going to be charged $10 fee for canceling which I didn’t even bother arguing about, because this place is a joke. Save your money and time and go sign up to another gym.

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★ 4

long time member, just the basics but good weight training area. Getting back to normal, covid fatigue.

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Misleading rates, and fakes deals if you leave a good review. Dont go here if you are a college student. Isnt actually 9 bucks a month because of hidden fees throughout the year. And dont try to freeze your account either you will get scammed. Unfortunate that have to leave due to financial mistrust.

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Would have gotten five stars if they accepted the active and fit program

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★ 5

It is a great place to get a quick or long workout in. It has every machine under the sun for any age of working out ability.

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★ 5

Have been going to this Gym Since May, 2021. It's a great gym for the price.

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★ 5

Does anyone know this guy John that works there? I heard he's a beast.

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You can only cancel your membership if the manager cancels it. If the manager is not in you cannot cancel you can only cancel Monday through Friday during the middle of the workday otherwise he won’t be able to cancel. A bunch of foolishness so beware.

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★ 5

This gym is the most affordable in the area! There is a large selection of equipment available for all the types of exercises you want and the facility is clean. Staff is friendly and always ready to help!

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We just want to cancel our membership. We are moving to Seattle and they are stating we can only cancel M-F for a small window of time each day. Basically if you work, you would need to take time off from work

We have over a dozen friends who work out here we have shared this with and advised they share their experiences here soon. Take care of your customers

Raleigh Fitness 19 is 5/5 stars

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★ 5

This is a great place to get fit. Clean. Lots of machines. Great value for a low monthly fee.

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Buyer beware! First, they don’t honor the seven-day free trial (for a single day use), because every gym is “independently owned.” Then the month-to-month is a sham. You pay $10 initiation fee along with first and last months membership. It's $30 to walk in the door one time. Then you’re on the hook for two months membership every month; so this is not month-to-month. For example, I joined 10/22 and the billing cycle was 10/15, so there was no way I could give the required thirty days’ notice to avoid billing on 11/15, despite the fact I am leaving the gym well before 11/15. Sound confusing? I wish Fitness 19 in Cary were more forthcoming and direct about its charges. It feels deceptive, so for that reason I give it a one star for poor business practice.

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★ 5

Pretty cool gym for a good price. Chill environment and can't wait to continue to come here during my weight loss journey.

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It is alright, a small gym not a lot of equipment but a step up from planet fitness and the worker(Mike) is a very nice individual.

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Not the same price as they advertise.

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★ 4

Liked the equipments here. Just started but I am enjoying it

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I kept my membership for over a year during COVID to help the business out even though I didn’t go. Once things got a little back to normal, I decided to cancel as I hadn’t gone in over a year and a half at that point and had some home gym equipment t. I went in person three separate times and “just missed the manager” each time. Their hours for cancellation intentionally make it difficult to get ahold of someone. Even when you do go at the right time, you may not even be able to get it done. And the only other route is through usps mail.. after my third visit you would think they would accept a signed piece of paper from me since I was standing there. When I was finally able to cancel, I had to pay an extra month and a $10 cancellation fee. They offered to waive the 30 day notice, but my credit card bill says otherwise.

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★ 5

Great place to work out

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★ 5

Great Gym! Friendly staff, clean, and affordable. Has all the equipment im looking for. Cardio and Weights. This is a great place to come in get your work out and get out. Signing up was a breeze and cheap!

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Listed as a fitness equipment store on Google maps. Drove down 20 minutes to find out it is a gym. Please correct your listing.

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What happens when you have a huge personal training package that was purchased pre covid. I’ve heard you won’t refund the personal training package even though you don’t have any trainers?

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★ 5

Great Workout! If the Bars NOT, BENDING, you're ~ Pretending!!

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★ 5

Great gym for the area, staff is friendly knowledgeable.

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The gym is always clean, super convenient in location and affordable. The staff other gym-goers are friendly, I love working out here!

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★ 5

great place for anything fitness...

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★ 5

Absolutely wonderful gym! Very clean and home like environment. The staff is super friendly and always willing to help if you have a question. Everyone there treats you like they’ve know you you’re entire life and makes you feel comfortable. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a place to workout!

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★ 5

Love this gym! Front desk Staff is so friendly and very helpful. Very clean gym. A lot of equipment and don’t have to wait. Definitely recommend because it is one of the cheapest and best gyms in the area.

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Best people on the business

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For $7/month, the gym is great! It has all of your basic gym stuff, and a few goodies like a safety squat bar, a pretty nice deadlift platform, and multiple cable columns to work off of. The most notable downside is the foot traffic/availability of equipment during peak hours.

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Love this Place!! All the equipment you need, super clean, staff is always there to help and answer questions. Not to mention the best prices in the area. Simple but everything you need to get a great workout!! Keep it up guys.

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Poor customer service, they triple charged our start up fee, it took 12 days for refund. Only used gym for one week due to poor CS. Manager is not friendly. Actions speak louder than words!

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Do Not Go To This Gym.
They triple charged our start up fee and only after 11 days, numerous calls and in person talks did they refund the overcharge. Before the refund we canceled our membership and they refuse to give us back the rest of our money. These people did not care that they withheld $200 of our money for 11 days and they certainly don't care about our business.

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I will not go into details but this place has tried to commit fraud against my account for months. It took me reporting them for fraud in order for it to stop. DO NOT GO HERE. Anytime fitness is pretty good if you aren't afraid of the pricing.

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★ 5

Not the fanciest gym in the world but definitely one of the most reliable. For the price you pay (for most people it's less than $10 a month but can vary) you really get the bang for your buck. They don't have locker rooms, showers, classes or towels but there's plenty of cardio equipment, pretty much all the machines that anyone would need and it's a fairly spacious gym. As long as you avoid the rush hour from 5-7pm on weekdays, you can have a great workout here. I've been a member here for about 8 years and plan on working out here for many more 👌

The stair climber machine they currently have isn’t great, so I hope they get a real stair master sometime soon. Also, most of the dumbbells are worn out, so if they can replace them with the hex iron grips that would be awesome- I saw they started to replace some. Adding some more variety to the battle ropes would also be helpful.

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Sends correspondence from the email address that doesnt accept responses and charges extra stating no request was made.

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Sketchy business overall.

It's cheap to join, but they charge all kinds of fees without any notice or communication.

Then they make it near impossible to cancel - it's always some reason you can't cancel - you aren't allowed to call in to cancel, can't cancel online, information in the system needs to be fixed before cancelling, showed up at the gym at the wrong time of day to cancel...

Should've just stuck with the other gym, would've paid less in the end.

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I would appreciate if all employees wear their mask to cover their mouth and nose. Putting your mask on and wearing it below your mouth does nothing. Enforce the policy please.

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★ 5

So many gains have been made here, excited to continue coming.

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I understand you don’t currently have any personal trainers but you have kept the money from people that have paid for it. Why would you not refund the money?

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★ 5

Excellent

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Responding to your response... i did! I called the office and was told this would be taken care of, it was not! Then i found out through the bank that the money kept withdrawing from you under a modified name! Shame on you guys! That is called theft!

Horrible customer service. Was a member for a few years. Had to cancel my membership for personal reasons, manager was very rude, no people skills - “Kyle.”
Membership terminated, i handed my key over yet was still charged monthly for 4 months after terminating contract. Called office several times and was told it would be taken care of. They never followed up even after them saying they would. Every time i called they apologized and said they would take care of it, never did. I kept getting charged every month. They have the audacity to lie in your face. Be aware!

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★ 5

Fitness 19 is a great place to workout! And considering the conditions with covid-19, I see them constantly cleaning and making sure all members are safe. Don’t forget about the great prices. Most affordable gym I have gone to.

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If you have plan to workout here less than 1 year, DO NOT CHOOSE THIS GYM. Too many fees.

I paid $180 for only 24 days. They require 30 days notice if you have plan to leave which is so funny. It's not an industrial job. It's a GYM.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

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★ 5

So far ok and had no issues

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Friendly staff. Good equipment. But cancellation is not easy and simple.

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Rude staff and greedy management. Cancellation rule is horrible. Never went to this Gym from Dec2019. I tried to cancel the service over the phone . To cancel they allow In person only Mon to Thu 10 to 5PM. They are just waiting to charge again and again. Don't enroll in this gym they are absolutely corrupt!

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Incredibly rude staff. They care more about profits than helping actual customers.

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It’s an alright gym but only worth it if you sign up during an actual special. There’s always a sign that says “special” but it’s usually the same high sign-up fee and 5 dollars a month or a slightly lower fee and 15 dollars a month. If you’re going to sign up just wait for when they waive those sign up fees which they do every now and then. As far as equipment, there isn’t much and you usually have to wait but it does the job. Reason for the 2-star is that they kept charging for a while during the pandemic shutdown, reopened under a loophole that allows those with “medical reasons” to workout but still charged all members, and then still require members to cancel in person or in writing even though there’s a pandemic going-on. It’s clear the rules are made to make cancelling hard but you’d think they’d at least be flexible for pandemics.

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★ 5

Definitely It's one of the cheapest gym in entire NC with lot many equipment s. Any idea when it will be reopened?

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This is probably one of the worst gyms in the area. It probably is also the cheapest though. If you are looking to go to a gym where vents dont work and equipment are falling apart, this is the place.

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Free weights. Squat racks. Enough benches. Bunch of other equipment. Good for pros and beginners. Haven't tried buying training sessions from trainers so can't comment on that. At times a bit crowded but can't complain with the price offered.

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★ 5

Small gym but has everything you need. I like it simple. Monthly membership very affordable and practical for what is provided

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Good sized gym with ample parking. This particular gym is usually busy no matter what time you come. That's the only downside. But given the price they charge, which is the lowest I've seen anywhere, its worth it. Plus, there is a staffed on site kids room.

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I first joined this gym in 2007, when I was in high school. I convinced my parents to join because I wanted all of us to be healthier and fitter. The gym was great then, prices were very reasonable (you might even say that prices were low!) and the equipment was pretty new. If you had asked me then, I would've given Fitness 19 a 5 star rating.

13 years later the prices seem to be relatively the same, as does the equipment. I ended my membership a long time ago, when I left for college, but I always get a guest membership when I am home for the holidays. I have noticed the gym accumulate more and more dirt each year and I am very disappointed with how it has been maintained. A lot of weight lifting equipment isn't properly lubricated, protective coverings are missing, handles have electrical tape on them instead of a proper rubber sleeve etc.

I understand that when membership prices are this low, it's hard to cover the costs of new equipment, but someone ought to do a better job of servicing and maintaining what is there. Maintenance is also critical from a liability standpoint. As a point of comparison, my gym at home in Texas is $20/month. All of the equipment was recently replaced, but even before, it was kept clean and maintained with care. I also wish that Fitness 19 would do something to better ventilate the gym, to help make it smell a little better.

With just a little more effort to care for the equipment and keep the place clean, I think this gym could easily be as great as it used to be!

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Fitness 19 is moved by Greed! What a disappointment! Kyle, the "manager" has no sense of business nor customer satisfaction; what a waste of my time and energy. Having a conversation with Kyle felt as if I was speaking to a stale coconut, with the brain full of rotten water.

Kyle, you should never ignore the importance of customer satisfaction. There are dozens of factors contributing to the success (or failure) of a business and customer satisfaction is one of them. You should use your common sense/ good judgment more often and understand that earning Fitness 19 more revenue ( or should I say, stealing from your loyal customers), is NOT what a business should stand for. During and under any circumstances your customers come first because without them YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS. Taking my business somewhere else. Ah! and go ahead and keep the $39.00 annual fee that you charged us yesterday after canceling, this may help "your" greedy business go NOWHERE.

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★ 5

My go-to for over a year. Friendly faces, all the equipment you'll ever need, flexible hours, and low prices keep me coming back. Can't go wrong!

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★ 5

Very nice gym.. All the equipment are clean and the gym has all the equipment needed for cardio and weight training . Kyle is very helpful and informative, if you have any queries regarding any exercise.
Thank you for providing such a great environment for working out !!!

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So I have been a member for a while now but have only been a handful of times. Last time I went was about 6 months ago as I have recently moved and didn’t realize I was still being charged for the membership. I have spoken with managers and called multiple times to cancel and it seems everyone I talk to is not on the same page with “their” policy’s. I have recently moved an hour away and explained that to a manager on the phone and all they said I could do was send a letter in the mail and they would count the 30day notice from the day they receive that letter. That is why I asked multiple times if they could email/fax a copy of forms to me to sign and I would send back so that my 30day notice could go ahead and go into effect instead of waiting for snail mail and the fear that they would even read the letter. At this point I still am not canceled and am making the journey there tomorrow to cancel in person even though the manager told me today over the phone even if I cancel today (30 day notice should mean I’m canceled by June 17 with a June prorated amount) but I would still be charged the full amount in June. I am beyond unhappy with their customer service and now I worry how stressful this actual cancellation process is going to be.

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★ 4

this is a nice place for regular gym. only issue is the closure time on weekends. They close too soon at 6pm, would have loved to see them stay open till 8pm at least to continue the same evening time routine on weekends as well.

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★ 5

Nice gym facilities, recommend it...

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★ 4

Nice no-frills gym. The only complaint I have is the noise: some people let the weights slam down, and the staff members don't bother to intervene. Other than that, I like it.

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Dishonest and poor customer service. Make sure they are charging you the correct amount on your credit card. When we looked at cancelling, they gave us a 'special rate' of $5 per person per month, but never implemented it. Then when we tried to cancel they were extremely rude calling my wife 'annoying' for questioning why they were charging us more and in advance for the next month to cancel.

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This gym is great, clean, organized and well maintained. Kyle the manager, gym staff and Bryan (personal trainer) are professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. This is not the typical gym. They show personal interest in people.

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Low monthly cost, it's small not a lot of equipment, but it gets the job done.

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★ 5

By far the best gym hands down! Great staff and clean facility.

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Employees are very friendly. Very reasonable price.

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It’s a good place to exercise and it’s a good place to get fit fit

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★ 5

Basic but good. Very professional personal trainers.

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★ 5

Good staff, good equipment, good floor layout, good value. Also, good fellow clients. Nice people of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders workout there. F19 is a great place to go for a workout.

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★ 5

God Bless This Gym! : )

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I started at this gym 8 years and 200 pounds ago. When I joined I was over 400 pouns and and have gotten down to 215 and maintaining. This location is clean and staffed with very kind and professional people. I absolutely love coming in the mornings and starting my day with you guys at Fitness 19. Keep up the great work.

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Very reasonable prices

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★ 5

One of the good gym in Cary. This gym has well maintained equipments. Staffs are friendly and professional. They are happy to help all time. Gym fee is very nominal. Happy to be part of this gym.

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Member for ~4 years and love this gym! Facility is clean and sufficiently well equipped (although another squat rack would be awesome), but what I really appreciate are the trainers (I work with 2). They take time to understand my goals and limitations, help me get the technique right, work with me on mobility and stretching, and give me a program I can get excited about.

The patrons range in terms of fitness level. The environment is friendly for beginners---no intimidation at all---but if you bring some intensity to your workout, that's cool too (#illgruntifiwant).

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★ 5

I enjoy this place to work out. Staff friendly, clean and updated equipment, clean bathrooms.
My only one request for the owner. May people who work out here would like different music from time to time. A little more to pump all of us up. I hear the same music every time I am in there only one time there was a change and everyone loved the music change, maybe tell the franchise.

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★ 5

A courteous staff along with well maintained equipment make this a pleasant daily experience.

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★ 5

Great environment, friendly staff!

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Great family friendly affordable gym.

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Great place for work out. The staff are nice and helpful.

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Please review the cancellation policy with Fitness 19. They charge you one extra month of charge AND they add another $10 on top of that. I think that is ridiculous, because you are already being charged one extra month. What is the need for that additional $10 on top of that. That seems like a rip-off...CUSTOMERS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO SUCH DETAILS

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★ 5

It does the job for someone who wants to exercise. No hype

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My mom is a member here and she is treated very well. I was a member here in 2014 but later cancelled my membership since my company pays for a FREE YMCA membership. But I don't mind coming here with my mom and paying the $5 guest fee or coming on my own and paying $10 (the latter is more steep). In any case this is a good gym and the people who are complaining should read the fine print when they sign up for a membership. The cancellation policies are spelled out in the contract. :)

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★ 5

Love fitness 19 Cary...

I am member of fitness 19 for almost an year and I love this place and staff. Very encouraging and best value for money . I am sure no one can beat their price and services
We.love Shawn and his innovative workouts and always inspiring and body can't guess .
Thank you Shawn and team for wonderful association and we would love to continue ..

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Was a faithful member for over 2 years. As a military officer I must keep in shape. When I got transferred to another state cancelling my membership was an enormous process! Called, wrote letters, finally called my bank to stop payment on services I had not received for over 3 months. Go somewhere else. This place is a racket, not concerned with customer service. If I could have given no stars I would have.

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★ 4

Great club at a great price. The only knock is No Showers, but I can't really complain at $5 per month. Always plenty of room, at least early morning when I go. No wait for cardio, occasional wait for squat rack. STaff's very friendly.

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★ 5

If you're looking for a straight up gym (treadmills, weight machines, free weights, etc) this is your place. There's no frills. And as a chunkier girl, I've never felt intimidated going in to this gym. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming.

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We have been members for years at Fitness19. Our whole family , including extended family, enjoys the atmosphere and gym family we have made there. The staff is always friendly and eager to help. Everyone is always happy and makes my workout fun!! We have changed our body, minds, and family working out at Fitness19!!! I would recommend this gym to all my friends!! In fact,,,, I have and many of my friends have joined after coming in and training with us! We like lifting heavy and making noise and at this gym we can do that!!!

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★ 5

Friendly Staff
Plenty of Equipment
Convenient Location
Fair prices

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I wanted a simple but efficient / friendly place with weights and elliptical machines for a reasonable price. This spot way surpassed my expectations. More equipment than I expected. Great folks. Very cost effective. Yes - I would highly recommend it!

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Constant membership deals and great facilities for strength training and cardio. The members themselves are either really great and helpful or just keep to themselves but stay open to a spot or work-in.

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Fitness 19 is one of my favorite gyms.. the membership is a great value and the other members are down to earth and passionate about gym life. The staff is friendly and knowledgable and my daughter loves the daycare. We often find ourselves meeting with new people who share our goals with fitness and enjoy being a part of the gym atmosphere. I highly recommend checking out the facilities and hope to see you there. I'm Wes and my wife is Theresa, come say Hi.

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★ 5

I have been a member at Fitness 19 since they opened in January of 2007. No matter who the Manager was they were always very professional. Whenever I had a question about suspending and starting my son's membership the Manager or Assistant Manager was always helpful.

Also, the gym is always clean. There is always a cleaning spray and paper towels available to clean the equipment if you want to clean the equipment before you use it or after you use it. If I ever noticed that any paper towel machine ran out of paper I notified whoever was at the front desk and they have always refilled it very quickly. 95 percent of the people I have met at the gym are very nice. Most of the time if I needed to use equipment that was being used by someone else that individual would finish their set or let me jump in. Very few times have I been told I couldn't use and have too wait more than a few minutes.

There are plenty of cardio machines. In the 10 years I have been going to Fitness 19 if equipment was broken it is fixed in timely matter. Lastly, Shaun who is the Manager now is always very friendly and will answer any questions you may have. The rest of his staff follows his lead. It is just a great place to work out and you can't beat the price and location.

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It is in the neighborhood making it easy and a great value for equipment, space and membership prices. The "19" provides both machine and free weights as well as multiple variations in cardio equipment. You can go on your own or work with a personal trainer at a respectable fee. All staff that I have had contact with have been supportive and always willing to answer questions about ways to workouts. I am always greeted coming in the door and when leaving bid a good
bye making the place personable. They staff's attitudes provide a good atmosphere for both body and mind and set the tone for a friendly atmosphere for everyone working out and sharing the space. I have been well pleased with Fitness 19 and all the folks who share the facility. It makes my day to go there and feel the positive energy and be in it while working out then leaving feeling good about my accomplishments and all those folks doing the same to be just a bit better than we all were yesterday! Cardio, circuit training on machines or old school free weight training they got what is needed if you got the drive to do it!

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★ 5

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS POST: New manager at Fitness 19 Cary has brought a new level of energy to the gym. Shawn, the manager, is a gym guy who loves to workout and stay in shape. He has been a personal trainer for many years and has an understanding and vision of how a gym should function. Equipment and workout stations have been moved around, resulting in a better utilization of the floor space. It also created more areas for members to grab a mat and stretch or jump rope or do whatever it is that you would like to do, away from the weights and cardio equipment. Stop by and check it out.

PREVIOUS POST: Fitness 19 Cary is a great place to workout and exercise. It's not fancy and the low monthly fee reflects that fact. It does have all the cardio and weight equipment you will need, plus lockers. If you're looking for swimming pools, showers, and lots of frills and attitudes, then this is not the place for you.
If you're looking at gym reviews, then you probably trying to figure out the best place for you to get in shape and how to do it. I've been a member of fitness19 cary for over 5 years. During that time, my motivation would come and go and I was unable to sustain an exercise program. Spending 8 plus hours a day sitting in a chair, staring at computer screens was taking a toll on my physical condition. I didn't like the direction my body was headed and needed to take control of the situation. So I decided to get a personal trainer. Ok, I know what you're thinking … that's going to cost money. True, but first, the monthly fee is very inexpensive. Adding the cost of a personal trainer will increase your overall monthly expense, but not as much as you think. Secondly, aren't you worth it? Having 1 on 1 sessions with a personal trainer who has put together a routine tailored specifically for you, be it for weight lifting or core fitness or cardio or any combination thereof, gets better and faster results than trying to do it on your own. By working with a personal trainer (Bryan … highly recommend!), I have obtained the level of fitness and conditioning I was seeking when I first joined the gym. You can't put a price tag on how good that feels.

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Been coming here for years and this place represents the best value in town. So many great memories here!

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Great large gym with a personal training program. John pushes me every week. Wish there were more benches in the weight area but overall, not a lot of waiting for machines or workout areas. Size is a plus!

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★ 5

Not only did I find my love for fitness again with Fitness 19, but the environmental inspiration that is built within could never be replaced. The journey is hard enough, having an amazing trainer Shawn Badder and peers/staffs to go through it with helps tremendously.

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★ 5

By far my favorite local gym. Super friendly staff and members!

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★ 5

Hi Everyone! My name is Sheri and I’m a mother of 3 that’s always on the go. I’ve struggled with my weight and my overall health for several years. My excuses are pretty typical.. not enough time, too busy at work, always on the go with the kids and toss in a few bad relationships along the way.

About 8 months ago I decided to make a positive change and really focus on my health, mentally and physically. I was already a member of Fitness 19 at the time, but tried to start my wellness journey alone. Starting is the first step. But, I soon realized that I would do just enough.. just enough to break a sweat, just enough to feel like I was working out.. and my results showed ‘just enough’.

It wasn’t until I took advantage of the personal trainers at Fitness 19 did I see real progress, real results and real confidence. The trainers push me, because I know I won’t push myself. They believe in me, even when I think they are crazy and “I can’t do that” comes out of my mouth. And what makes them extra special is they take the time to get to know me, know my strengths and weaknesses and create a personalized plan to help me reach my goals.

So far I’ve lost 20ish pounds but getting back into my skinny jeans feels pretty awesome. I’m seeing improvement and feeling better every day. I welcome you to follow my journey with me on Instagram @sherbear1016! I wish you all the best in starting and committing to your own personal wellness journey.

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★ 1

Buyer Beware! As many others have stated, "When you cancel, you aren't truly cancelled! Shady, shady business practices at this place." Additionally, they lie about phone conversations in their logs. Get anything they tell you in writing!

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★ 5

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★ 4

Not bad for the price

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★ 4

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★ 4

Gets the job done. Staff is great

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★ 5

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★ 5

Nice gym with all equipment needed. Staff is very friendly , prices are very reasonable.

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★ 5

I really like the environment. People are very friendly. It's a very convenient gym located near everything. Very inexpensive. The staff is always nice!

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★ 5

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★ 1

Had constant billing issues.

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★ 4

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I had my CC compromised. The CC company sent me a new one. Fitness 19 hit me for $20.00 because I did not tell them. Then I tried to talk with them about it and they were ugly to me citing some obscure policy they have. Who remembers these things after having the membership for years? They were not forgiving at all..in my opinion crooks. Then I tried to tell them to cancel my membership due to their what I believe to be fraudulent tactics and they told me I had to send them a letter and that I would be charged again because they needed a thirty day cancellation notice. Please be very careful of them...they care only about the dollar not the consumer. I know they are in business to make money...but proper customer service will give them more money. In short DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE.

jim

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★ 1

Terrible service. Phone calls not answered for long time. Charged my credit card even after I cancelled service. (I will obviously dispute the charge). Cancellations can occur only in person between 10 am and 6 pm. That means just to cancel, I have to adjust my work hours. If the gym is open till late evening, how can they not accommodate this request to cancel after 6. And why the requirement to go there in person. They can verify my information on the phone or provide a website that this can be cancelled on. Also they are charging a $10 cancellation fee which is unheard of.

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★ 5

It has all your basic no frills gym, weights, weight machines, and rows of cardio machines. Nothing fancy but just right.

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★ 2

It's inexpensive. There are no showers, no sauna, no locker room. Two changing rooms, which can require a wait during busy times. Did I mention that it is inexpensive? You get what you pay for, people.

I've been a member since they opened in this location. As the equipment and facilities have gotten older, I've watched with interest to see how they maintained them. Compared to other gyms that I've been to in the past, they do better than average in their maintenance. It's not perfect, for sure, but honestly, most people don't bother to tell the staff that equipment requires attention. If we all did this, stuff would get fixed faster.

It does seem like they've cut back on staff. There used to be one staffer who did nothing but walk around and wipe down the equipment. I haven't seen them do that in quite a while. Instead, they installed paper towel dispensers and spray bottles. The carpet is about due to be replaced and some of the cardio equipment is showing its age. I find that generally it is not too crowded, and I can usually find a machine free, or after a short wait.

---- UPDATE on 12/03/2014

This place has continued to slide, getting dirtier with more broken machines on every visit. They did replace the carpet with laminate "wood" floors, which show the dirt more, unfortunately. I cancelled my membership in writing, as required, and as others have mentioned, they continue to attempt to ding my credit card. Shame. I've lowered my rating to two stars because of this shoddy business practice.

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★ 3

It's a basic gym and fits my needs. Here's my complaint: It's dirty! As I work out, I see all the dust with sweat streaks on the machines. I also notice that no one wipes the machines down after use. I carry a towel to wipe before and after use. The employees should be detail cleaning the machines.

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★ 1

This place is a TOTAL RIP OFF. Stay FAR FAR AWAY and never step foot in here! We have been trying to cancel our membership since July and they have STILL billed us through October!!! We mailed a letter to them the first of AUGUST and it was returned to us. The letter is postmarked absolutely correctly but it was not received by them. We took it in to show them and they said since they didn't receive it in THEIR MAILBOX it didn't count! We went in and cancelled and they STILL billed us another month AND a cancellation fee. DO NOT JOIN THIS PLACE!! They are awful to deal with!!!

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★ 2

Same experience everyone else has had after leaving. THIS PLACE WILL RIP YOU OFF!

Before I get to that, let's talk about the gym itself. Bare bones...perfect way to describe it. Very small space, not much variety, no great features. Ended up cancelling for another gym that offered a 50% discount in rate, free classes, basketball court, and TRIPLE THE FLOORSPACE (at least)! No interest in staying, so I cancelled after being a member for two years...

BUT, when you cancel, you aren't *really* cancelled! Shady, shady business practices at this place.

How is it that you pay your "first and last months" dues upfront, but then get billed for the month AFTER you quit? HUH?! Unbelievable. I would NEVER recommend this place simply for their shady dealings. DO NOT JOIN THIS GYM. They will rip you off, I'm really expecting them to charge me with the "annual fee" in 10 more months, I wouldn't be surprised! If you quit this gym, check your credit card statement, EVERY MONTH. Bunch of scam artists!

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★ 5

This gym is simple, inexpensive, and clean. It also offers child care services for a small price. If all you want is a good selection of weight and cardio equipment, this is the place to go. The gym is well designed, there is always equipment available for you to work on, and it's never packed. This is not a social gym, like lifetime fitness. Everyone is pretty much to themselves and out of shape. Given that the membership is only about $19/month, it's a steal. I keep my membership active even if I don't go... given that it's so cheap.

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★ 4

I have been a member of this gym for over three years and have grown to really appreciate the "no frills" nature of this gym. Their equipment and the gym itself are always clean and well-kept. The folks there are also friendly too.
Of course, given the size of the gym, it can get very busy during peak times. Never had any billing issues.
While this gym works for me, it may not be for everyone -- like those looking for lush change rooms, saunas, etc. But if you are looking for a clean, no-hastle place to workout and not have to pay an arm and a leg, then you should consider Fitness 19.

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★ 4

I recently joined this gym for a great month-to-month price. It's very close to home, which makes it easier to attain my wellness goals. The gym itself has everything I need for cardio and resistance. The staff is nice, and they're constantly working to ensure a clean environment for everyone.

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Bare bones and cheap. Ok, it is what it is.....but be careful if you join and cancel. Ended membership and 6 months later, they started drafting my account. Have called 3 times and been promised a callback each time. Still waiting.

So if you want a cheap facility and don't mind having to make sure you aren't getting ripped off - - - this is your place.

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