Readers' Choice: Name Your Favorite Gym or Fitness Center
We have relaunched our Readers' Choice contest with dozens of new categories, including gyms and fitness centers.
Have you been working on that swimsuit body? Are you trying to get in shape or improve your health?
If you are looking for a great gym or fitness center in your area who would you ask?
Why your neighbors of course!
What local gym has proved to be the best for weight loss, training, fitness and more?
We are looking for the place that got you pumped up!
Whether it’s weightlifting, circuit training, cardio or boot camp, nominate your favorite workout spot to be part of our “Best Gym or Fitness Center,” as Patch unveils its Readers' Choice.
Just log in and post your vote in the comments section below. You may nominate multiple places, but please post each nomination in a separate comment so we can make sure they are all counted. Your nominee must be in Irmo, Lexington, Spring Valley or St. Andrews to be eligible.
Nominations are due by July 9.
Voting for Readers’ Choice 2012 will begin in late July and winners will be announced in August.
Ernie Chartier
12:35 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
This would HAVE TO BE CrossFit Iron Mary's in Lexington's Old Mill. The concept of Crossfit is much better for you overall, but Ray and Mary know how to challenge people to be their best, and really care about people and fitness. I know a number of people who are regular members there, and I don't see people coming out of big chain corporate gyms looking too excited about working out. The people at Iron Mary's talk about their workouts outside the gym, and laugh and seem to be having a blast together.
Dainyell Fox
7:54 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
D's Tennis & Fox Fitness
Located in Quail Valley Swim & Racquet Club off of Harbison Blvd, you get the opportunity to come in and work out either one on one with a trainer or join in one of the functional fitness classes. Both are designed to fit each individuals personal fitness goals, its not a one size fits all gym. You also don't have the intimidation of big crowded gyms, oversized classes, or having to wait to use equipment. This gym also offers fitness training for, sports performance, injury preventions, corrective exercise techniques to children and adults!
Haley Ray
9:59 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Dainyell is awesome! I own and operate a parking lot construction business and thanks to her functional training, I no longer have the back and shoulder pains that used to be a constant reminder of my physically demanding job. She is not a registered dietitian, however she was able to help me come up with a healthier eating plan as I worked long, hot days in a parking lot. Dainyell has always gone the extra mile for her clients and friends, and all of her clients consider her a friend. She is by far the best trainer and her new gym is a haven for people tired of the same old, same old. She does not cater to the silicone enhanced size 2's or the muscle heads. She will train anyone and everyone and makes you feel like you have been her client for years. Her gym has no memberships so you have disposal of the entire facility when you are with her. I call D's Tennis and Fox Fitness located at Quail Valley, a true gem of a gym!
Mark Mills
9:30 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Columbia Martial Arts & Fitness has been helping people in the Lexington-West Columbia get in shape physically and mentally for almost 20 years. There are a wide variety of programs for adults and kids that will help you lose or maintain a healthy weight as well as helping develop self-discipline. You also learn real life self-defense skills that could save your or someone else's life. Located just off Hwy 1 near the Barnyard Flea Market it is convenient for every one.