YMCA of Kanawha Valley
About
The YMCA of Kanawha Valley offers mixed martial arts and boxing training in Charleston, West Virginia. Members frequently describe the gym as having a strong community atmosphere where people make friends and connections beyond just working out. The facility includes a pool, courts, and gym equipment that many reviewers find well-maintained and beautiful, contributing to a positive workout environment. Staff members receive praise for being friendly and helpful during visits, enhancing the overall experience for regular attendees.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's community atmosphere, describing it as a place where they make friends and feel at home while working out. Many highlight the friendly and helpful staff, well-kept facilities including beautiful pools and courts, and the sense of accomplishment after solid workouts. Common concerns include questions about the value of the seventy-dollar monthly fee, especially for those not using all amenities, along with occasional equipment maintenance issues and cleanliness lapses like dirty mirrors. Some traveling members report frustrating experiences with staff who are unfamiliar with national membership policies, leading to check-in difficulties.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Liam Johnston
3 months ago
Wonderful YMCA, great facilities and an awesome gym. Pool and courts are beautiful and in great condition. Facilities are well kept and staff is great.
The Man
7 months ago
The Y is hands-down my favorite gym. I’ve met so many people here and made a lot of friends and connections, it really feels like a community, not just a place to work out. Some of the staff are friendly and helpful, and every visit leaves me feeling accomplished after a solid workout. The only downside is that some of the machines could work a bit better, but that’s a small issue compared to all the positives. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to stay active, meet great people, and feel at home while you work toward your fitness goals.
Rylie Phillis
a year ago
For the price of the facility I don’t think it’s worth 70 dollars a month unless you utilize EVERYTHING the gym offers consistently Staff was very friendly and seemed very clean from what I’ve seen but the mirrors in the weight room are very gross. Could really use a good clean down. Equipment isn’t bad but back to previous statement, not worth 70 dollars a month.
Adventures of Matt
3 weeks ago
Spectacular gym equipment, horribly incompetent staff, made my $5 dollar towel token obsolete and replaced it with a monthly towel subscription which is another money grab scheme, so I suggest bringing your own. Over priced really for what it is and wouldn’t recommend to those who are looking to go regularly. There are better gyms around for less. Place has cost me wayyyyy more money than it will ever be worth to me.
Greg Link
6 months ago
Horrible and uninformed staff. They do not know how to check in traveling members and create unnecessary hassle just to get a workout while traveling for business. I travel weekly and visit multiple YMCAs across the East Coast, and this location has by far the worst staff I’ve ever encountered. The front desk is rude and completely uninformed about how national memberships work. If I have a membership at one YMCA, I should have access to all locations—and staff should know how to honor that.
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM