| Mon | 05:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tue | 05:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wed | 05:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thu | 05:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Fri | 05:30 am - 09:00 pm |
| Sat | 08:00 am - 07:00 pm |
| Sun | 08:00 am - 07:00 pm |
Clean environment Good equipment Some equipment needs repairs/ renovation or replacement
O2 Fitness, Cary has now moved to a new location. All new equipment. Excellent facilities, great staff. No swimming pool.
Clean environment Good equipment Some equipment needs repairs/ renovation or replacement
O2 Fitness, Cary has now moved to a new location. All new equipment. Excellent facilities, great staff. No swimming pool.
Sheri was awesome. Gym is great with everything you need. I flew in for a quick trip and this was an easy stop from Raleigh airport. Definitely recommended.
Sheri was awesome. Gym is great with everything you need. I flew in for a quick trip and this was an easy stop from Raleigh airport. Definitely recommended.
I am not in a habit of writing bad reviews. But, this gym should have a Health Notice/Warning posted to the front door. I didn't see not one person wipe down a machine after use. I watched some heavy-set woman, dressed in her white bra and paper thin tights squat-down from one machine to another, without consideration.
I watched the trainers move about the gym with clients and again, didn't see anyone instructing new / old / ongoing clients to wipe down the machine they used.
Even if a zero-star existed, I would have still given a 1-star, as on a good note: I felt the staff were friendly and welcoming. I hope that before they move, staff is mandated to take several classes on pathogens, presented by the health department! SERIOUSLY!
I am not in a habit of writing bad reviews. But, this gym should have a Health Notice/Warning posted to the front door. I didn't see not one person wipe down a machine after use. I watched some heavy-set woman, dressed in her white bra and paper thin tights squat-down from one machine to another, without consideration.
I watched the trainers move about the gym with clients and again, didn't see anyone instructing new / old / ongoing clients to wipe down the machine they used.
Even if a zero-star existed, I would have still given a 1-star, as on a good note: I felt the staff were friendly and welcoming. I hope that before they move, staff is mandated to take several classes on pathogens, presented by the health department! SERIOUSLY!
I am not in a habit of writing bad reviews. But, this gym should have a Health Notice/Warning posted to the front door. I didn't see not one person wipe down a machine after use. I watched some heavy-set woman, dressed in her white bra and paper thin tights squat-down from one machine to another, without consideration.
I watched the trainers move about the gym with clients and again, didn't see anyone instructing new / old / ongoing clients to wipe down the machines.
Even if a zero-star existed, I would have still given a 1-start, as on a good note: I felt the staff were friendly and welcoming. I hope that before they move, staff is mandated to take several classes on pathogens, presented by the health department! SERIOUSLY!
I am not in a habit of writing bad reviews. But, this gym should have a Health Notice/Warning posted to the front door: It is a breeding ground for disease. I didn't see not one person wipe down a machine after use. I watched some heavy-set woman, dressed in her white bra and paper thin tights squat-down from one machine to another, without consideration.
I watched the trainers move about the gym with clients and again, didn't see anyone instructing new / old / ongoing clients to wipe down the machines.
On a good note: I felt the staff were friendly and welcoming. I hope that before they move, staff is mandated to take several classes on pathogens, presented by the health department! SERIOUSLY!
I use this gym almost 7 days a week and it has been great. I never use the pool so moving to a new location without one doesnt bother me. I do have to say that i have worked with Eric there and that has been my best fitness decision since deciding to start lofting again. He helped me get through plateaus with minor tweaks to from and types of exercises that I do. If you are on the fence about trying a trainer I highly recommend speaking to Eric and getting started reaching any and all goals you may have.
I use this gym almost 7 days a week and it has been great. I never use the pool so moving to a new location without one doesnt bother me. I do have to say that i have worked with Eric there and that has been my best fitness decision since deciding to start lofting again. He helped me get through plateaus with minor tweaks to from and types of exercises that I do. If you are on the fence about trying a trainer I highly recommend speaking to Eric and getting started reaching any and all goals you may have.
Nice gym. I like the group classes specially the Body pump by Ashley.
I've been gym hunting. Firstly, the staff here are friendly and the facility is spacious with plenty of group fitness and classes. A variety of equipment and exercise options, including some that others do not have -- but I have found them in gyms with monthly rates 1/5 of this. However, they do have a larger functional training area, think CrossFit type training but it's not entirely unique, just more equipment.
For the cost however, it does give the appearance of a gym. Dirty should not be confused with trashy, but it definitely looks like a gym not in the class for which it gives the outward portrayal it is supposed to be. Most equipment do show signs of long use, some are rusted and show signs of real wear. If this were a different type of facility, I wouldn't care but the cost brings it to mind.
With the move, they will be losing the pool. It was one redeeming quality for the monthly price. Without stepping up to Life Time, they offer more classes like Yoga, Les Mills, Cycling and Pilates, more private fitness areas and a sauna/steam room. Otherwise, you're getting a Gym with the same basic amenities, free weights, machines, circuit training, etc. Access to the pool would have given me greater pause to consider this gym more seriously.
My conclusion is simply this. The facility does not seem to be treated poorly, but like a gym, not a recreational health facility. The classes, steam room, and other unique features are nice options, but other popular places have *different* options with the same basic amenities we all expect. So its about what you want out of a facility.
With that said, and soon to be no pool, I cannot entirely justify the membership cost. It isn't entirely outrageous for what they have, and the upkeep of the facility is a demerit. The options aren't expansive enough to be all inclusive, only different than other places for considerably less. I might enjoy a class every now and again in yoga or cycling, but not all the time. The things I really do want, that other places have, they don't. Therefore, it isn't completely worth it (to me).
Pleasant staff and trainers, adequate space, and a good variety of equipment to get a full-body workout.
Once again, the weekly class session was cancelled but no one bothered to communicate that. The class only occurs once a week, so if you aren't going to have it....just tell us in advance so we don't show up and waste our time.
My experience at o2 Cary has been very good. Friendly, skilled staff and trainers, especially my personal trainer, Katja Kratzsch. Excellent variety of workout machines and equipment.
Eric was excellent helping me to get started at the club. I had some arm weakness and he quickly focused on that making several observations and recommendations. He showed good identification with me and the normal training challenges facing each of us. He is a personal trainer and really showed the strength of his credentials while still relating with the training I do each day. Eric was encouraging in every way possible as I move into my training regimen. He professed a holistic approach to the training so it benefits the whole body via balance, endurance and cardio not just strength.
We could all benefit from a few sessions with him.
Thank you Eric
Overall great facility with wonderful staff. There are exciting updates coming in summer of 2018 too!
O² club rating: ALUMINUM (lowest value)
THIS LOCATION IS SET TO CLOSE SOON.
Welcome to O² in Cary/Morrisville. This location tries to be the flagship of O², but, like many of the O² locations, it is a patchwork of disaster, broken, in progress, barely working and working.
Whenever my schedule doesn't work out and I have to come to this O² location, I absolutely dread it.
The front desk staff and 97% of the trainers (one likes to mean mug me like I stole his lunch voucher, another makes Durham drug dealers look like Mormons) come off as decent people that understand the severe challenges of the facility. The former general manager was let go after months of complacency as was a membership consultant that was doing some underhanded, quasi illegal things. Aside from all that, the personal trainers do not appear to do much else beyond take victims (err, clients) from machine to machine; pitiful.
Equipment at this O² location matches the above-styled patchwork totem pole. The attachments on the cable stations are the absolute cheapest garbage ever and while they should be replaced, you shouldn't hold your breath as O² does not have a good record of timely repairs. Oh, you'll also love the ancient machines in the center of the main fitness floor... They are manufactured by a defunct company and seem to be inspired by Pyongyang's outer suburbs.
Treadmills and cardio equipment face the main downstairs workout floor and are about four generations old at this point (you can tell this by them still having the ancient micro USB and old Apple connectors). Most need new tread, but like I told you... Bad... Record... Timely... Repairs.
The locker room is carpeted, which is gross because it is never cleaned properly. Some days, the locker room has an odor of cheap artificial eucalyptus oil mixed with rancid urine and a touch of typical locker room funk. The rancid urine odor is more pronounced near the four urinals which almost always feature urine stains in 360° around them.
The sauna is a joke because the internal temperature barely climbs above 100° (it's why the thermometer was removed). You're better off just sitting in a hot parked car if you want an actual sauna like experience. The steam room is a gross calcified mess with tile that you cannot tell if it's just filthy or designed that way. For the longest time, the steam room was automatically timed to shut off at 8:00pm and nobody purportedly could figure out how to bypass it.
The rear doors of this gym are routinely left open (there are three) which is an affront to the safety of members as it allows unchecked access into the building. If you see them open, pull them closed.
The upstairs classrooms are fairly nice although the water leak stains on the ceiling tiles point to bad building maintenance (so do the dust covered sprinkler heads in all locker rooms). While witnessing some of the classes, I had to compare to them to exercise classes I recently saw while volunteering at a continuing care facility in Georgia. The 80 and 90 year olds at the facility had more enthusiasm than the people seemingly forced to be in these classes. It seems as though exercise is misery to a lot of the Cary O² members, it's part of the reason I avoid this location as much as possible.
Have no fear, a new fitness facility will soon open in this area and plunge this dying O² facility into the ground like the Falls of Neuse location almost did when Life Time opened.
This location only receives two stars because the employees are usually pretty stellar, I just wish they had a better environment to work in.
And I know what you're thinking: This kid is a snob. I'm not, I just think things and places should serve their clients/customers effectively and correctly and not just rest on their laurels because no other competition exists yet. But, hey, what do I know, right? I'm just a kid that's retiring in 2019.
This review is focused on one the Personal Trainers at O2-Cary--Eric Wilson. I've been an member of O2 Cary since 2007 (dating back to the old location!), and since then have had several goals when it comes to my personal health.
I started training with Eric in 2012 1:1, but it wasn't until after my 3rd foot surgery in 2013 that I realized Eric wasn't just a great trainer, but also a true support system. I had to start back at the basics: learning to effectively walk again, build balance, strengthen leg muscles that had weakened greatly from 6 weeks in a boot, and reset mentally that I wouldn't be able to do everything that I could do before. Eric tailored workouts to what I could do and challenged me every workout without making me feel weak or bad about myself/my progress. I was very happy with the progress and started to feel like myself again.
After about a year, I felt ready to make the transition to his small group training class--and have been there ever since! We have a great mix of people who support each other and make working out not stink :). Eric tailors exercises to any issues that we have and still works with us to ensure we can meet our individual goals in an environment that is safe, fun, and a lower-cost alternative to 1:1 sessions.
Thank you Eric for helping me to not only "walk again", but also to keeping me accountable and helping me to meet my goals!
I first met Eric Wilson, Personal Trainer at O2 Fitness in Cary, over seven years ago. He was always the 'friendly face' around the gym. He never tried to sell his services to me but was always willing to answer questions. For this reason I decided to book training sessions with Eric.
My goals are simple: live a healthy and high quality lifestyle as I entered into the senior years of life. Beginning with my first training session I realized Eric was a strategic trainer, listening to my needs and explaining the steps forward. He tailors my workouts to my current fitness level and pushes me 'just a little further' which allows me to see the results I am looking for. A recent example of his understanding of the human body and flexibility to adjust workouts was displayed last summer. I had a lower back issue and needed some quick relief. Eric worked with me to alleviate the pain through a series of simple movements. He also suggested a physical therapist as he teams with professionals in various areas of the health industry. He worked in tandem with the physical therapist/therapy sessions for over two months to insure I maintained my muscle strength while my back healed.
As a very inquisitive person by nature, Eric is constantly researching new technics and learning what more he can offer his clients. I have adapted a clean eating mindset and maintain a regular workout schedule thanks to Eric's knowledge, encouragement and motivation.
I currently work within a small personal training group that Eric leads. Everyone within the class have varying fitness levels. Eric designs each class to challenge us individually doing the same series of exercises. He simplifies fitness in a creative way that is easy to understand, making me want to come back to the gym and try on my own. Eric would never ask a client to do anything he does not do for himself in terms of exercise and healthy lifestyle, walking the walk! For all these reasons I have referred him to many family members and friends.
Thanks to Eric I am in better shape today than I was when in my 20's. I will be forever grateful to him and plan to continue my healthy lifestyle goals!!
Friendly, clean, good equipment.
I go early in the morning and love it.
The only critique I have is they are very strict about not
opening till 5:30. Buy some times half the lights and TVs are off.
If 5:30 is the open time then everything should be ready at 5:30.
It is a big gym with good equipments. The front desk staff is very friendly and always greet with a smile. They always answer our questions patiently. A 5/5 for them. But I was not satisfied with the personal trainer. I hate to give negative reviews but I wanted to give here since there is no place on their site to review the personal trainers. I was by default assigned to Roland and he was never been of any help to me. He doesn't even describe anything about any exercise, doesn't talk about the diet, and when you doing the exercise too he doesn't even care to look if you are doing it right. He just watches his mobile or looks at something else at the gym. That annoyed me even more, dude I am paying you $90 for each class and you don't deserve that at all for what you do. I couldn't terminate my contract with him even if I don't like. Anyways I am done with this gym right now and highly do not recommend this to anyone. They talk to you very well before you sign the contract but once you sign it then you are all done.
I've visited almost all the O2 fitness locations in the area in this is one of the 2 nicest by far. The facilities are very well maintained.
The locker rooms are clean and showers have individual stalls.
The gym is large and spread out. There are 2 distinct squat racks. The water fountains are slightly lacking by the rest of the weight floor is well equipped.
There is also a pool which stands in stark contrast to the other O2 locations.
The exterior is odd in that it looks like a commercial office space, not a gym and is a bit tucked away but what is within is worth the trek.
i have been a member of O2 fitness since may 2016.i don`t like leaving negative reviews and i usually don`t even take the time to leave a review but this company frustrated me so much that i did not anyone else to go through what i did. Everythings was good at first.after two to three months Director change .and he changes contract terms without notifications.they charge me double.i told them but staff don`t know anything.i explained to them my issue.They didn`t refund me .if i freeze my membership still they charge me more.So i cancel my account .still they are charging me and not refunding my money back.I really did not have a good experience here at the gym.
The bathroom are really dirty,papers on the floor.They obviously do not care.
Love this gym. I go 5 or 6 days a week so it's important for me to have nice environment / equipment. Melanie and the staff have been very accommodating and friendly. It's a pleasure going every evening. The location is clutch.
My only qualms are that some of the weights (dumbbells) are extremely worn out, and there are only 2 squat racks. Racks are vital to my regiment and sometimes it's hard to get on one!
Everything was good at first. They had a pool, that's all I needed...This gym does not honor their existing contracts or promotions. The new Fitness Director, Mr. Davis not only changes contract terms without notification but he cannot be contacted and is non-responsive. To top it off, this gym is typically dirty and always has broken equipment. The price you pay for monthly membership plus a personal trainer (if you use one) far exceeds the value in return. I strongly recommend seeking out another gym or at least make a thorough assessment of the quality and contract terms before you sign up. Check you monthly bill thereafter. A complaint has been filed with the BBB.
Always clean and working equipment. Nice staff. Lots of room to work out. For the price, unbeatable.
I've visited almost all the O2 fitness locations in the area in this is one of the 2 nicest by far. The facilities are very well maintained.
The locker rooms are clean and showers have individual stalls.
The gym is large and spread out. There are 2 distinct squat racks. The water fountains are slightly lacking by the rest of the weight floor is well equipped.
There is also a pool which stands in stark contrast to the other O2 locations.
The exterior is odd in that it looks like a commercial office space, not a gym and is a bit tucked away but what is within is worth the trek.
