Columbia Athletic Club Review

I love this gym. Clean, plenty of equipment, whirlpool and Sauna.

I walked into the update Athlete Center and received a warm welcome filled with great smiles, helpful staff (answered all my questions) showed me all updated equipment, explained all the class choices, and even gave me an incentives, so I joined. Ask me again in a month or so if the warm inviting staff translates into a good healthy experience, As of today, so far the future looks good and. Yes, I am optimistic . Have a great work out!

Overall I have really liked this gym since coming in August.

Pros: Locker room is clean and new. Like using the hot tub/sauna. Equipment is mostly sufficient, there are 3 bench presses, an incline, a decline, 2 squat racks, an olympic platform, a smith machine and plenty of variety of free weights and machines. The CrossFit room is fun to use the switch things up, though it s only available when classes aren t happening which is essentially only on weekends.

Cons: None as of now

EDIT (11/21/19): Changed from 4 to 5 stars

I originally commented that the gym had gotten way over-crowded over the past few months and there wasn't enough equipment or parking, but this week I noticed a big drop in patrons. Checked the status of the other gym's renovations and it seems they have been completed. This is great news and has made parking and using equipment much easier.

Definitely a great location, a little slack on cleanliness downstairs. Fun to workout there for sure

A bit crowded but really nice place to work out, the staff is really helpful and friendly

The renovated space is really nice. This location has everything you could want.

I've been working out here for years. Warm, welcoming environment, handicapped accessibility, variety of exercise options, outstanding therapy pool

My wife and I attended the 'Supreme Sports Club' and we liked ita lot. We switched to your Facility on Beaverkill Rd because of the warm water. We are both 66 and also like your friendly, helpful staff and cleanliness.

Excellent Crew and trainers are very helpful even if you don't have a trainer they still will answer your questions and show you the machines be and best of all it's very clean and sanitary

Favorite of the gyms. It's older than the Columbia Gym and Supreme but I think it has the best layout of the three. And the morning staff is awesome.

As someone who was born and raised in Columbia, I was really excited about this gym, but its so lackluster they dont really cater to the younger clients they have. I was told by a man who had to emphasize he was a "Trainer at this gym" to turn the music on my phone off because it was distracting to other gym members, moral of that point I had forgot my headphones. Now that would be understandable if I wasn't lifting weight to the trash they call music they play on the loudspeaker. I am not going to get gains by listening to Nickleback "Rockstar". Thats contradicting to say the least. If anything play a "clean" playlist of gee I don't know music to workout to? Is this an athletic center or a retirement home?

I used to love coming here but not so much anymore. The gym is always crowded and at times you have to wait to use the equipment. Also, you can't relax in the sauna or hot tub anymore. I am constantly seeing the same people in sauna or tub talking away for hours! I'll try the other gyms..Maybe it won't be as crowded.

This athletic center has a variety of equipment and classes. The people are knowledgeable and efficient. The cost is reasonable in my opinion, especially rates for families, and if you live in a Columbia-assessed property you get a lower rate. They have good on-site child care that is also amazingly priced. You can leave your children there for up to two hours. They don't change diapers so you'll get a page if that's needed. Convenient and well run. I do wish there was more parking.

Damn I miss this place too. Excellent Squat/Dead-lift Platform!

Keeping us healthy. Darrell's workout suggestions are the best.

Has lots of equipment and private basket ball quarts and racquet ball

There's a wide selection of atheltic equipment, as well as atheltic activities which take place here so there is sure to be something you'll love. The locker rooms are nice and well-maintained, which is definetly a plus. There is also a plethora of amenities for all the members here.

Great place with everything you need. They just need more small towels.

It has many machines for all customers according to their specialty, do not stop inviting it.

Love the Athletic Club, but it's closed for renovation from May thru October of 2018. Update : the updated & reopened club is even better!

I'm 68 years old and have worked out since undergraduate school when it was required via classes requirements. The Columbia Athletic Club has a kind and professional staff, amazing classes that are available at all fitness levels and is a very clean well maintained facility. No matter what your fitness level and age, it will meet your needs.

If you have younger children or grandchildren, the child care facility is a free service with an excellent curriculum. The clients are friendly and extremely welcoming.

Love this gym because of all the free space to do any kind of work out you want. Good cardio machines. The weight training machines are a little too close together for comfort. But every thing else is just perfect about this place. Raquet ball and tennis courts are great. Oh and parking is always scarce.

This is by far the best gym in Columbia. Well equipped, clean, great facility. You can say the above about all the Columbia gyms. What sets this gym apart from the others is the staff. They are, plain and simply, wonderfully friendly and helpful people.

Men's locker room is always wet and hairs are everywhere. The new sauna is very small and barely enough room for 4 guys at once. Towels run out often too. Lastly, my treadmill randomly cut off a couple weeks ago. Had I been old or not able to keep my balance I would have been seriously injured.

It's a great gym with a wonderful atmosphere and great people. The trainers are knowledgeable and the equipment is state-of-the-art.

Morning staff is great! They know you by name AND number! Patrons are very warm and friendly. Feels like family! Facility very clean, user-friendly. Some of the best personal trainers in the Columbia Association organization are here! My husband's favorite gym!

I'm not a gym person and was very impressed with this one. I could spend hours here with all the different activities they offer. It's also modern and clean!

Very nice gym. Only difference I'd wish was here is a full sized basketball court.

They renovated a little while back. Great spin classes, clean gym and bathrooms and friendly front desk staff.

Great facility and great people. Special shout out to Varney for the excellent tour!

Trevor is awesome! He really cares about the customers and is very knowledgeable!

Great place to get a workout. There are lots of activities to choose.

Very nice facility. There's a family feel there. A comfort to workout as you like. They have a nice pool too.

Always a good place to work out at... been coming here for years and always have a good experience, the staff is great, they are nice and friendly... the equipment is clean and in working condition... everything is organized in a way that anyone will be able to workout at any level and not be in any other persons way or have anyone in your way... defiantly recommend hitting this gym up and utilizing this facility...

Complete gym for Columbia Association members and 4 in door tennis courts

Great workout environment great equipment and an awesome coed hottub.

Love this gym - clean locker rooms, excellent staff who get to know you and really care about your needs, great personal trainers, good equipment and plenty of choices in the weight room. The only thing that would make this gym better would be if the treadmills were available for members other than the Package Plan Plus level.

The trainers are not in good shape, the equipment is lousy and most of the staff is not friendly. Several TV's on the wall however, they only have CNN and CNBC. The restrooms are nasty.

Spacious gym with s very nice therapy pool and good tennis courts

Go off peak hours otherwise the place is jammed with people standing around talking about working out and acting like this is a big part of their social life. If you want to actually lift and break a sweat you need to go in with a plan with alternatives to work around four guys watching one guy bench pressing 225 like it was the NFL combine.

Offers a good workout experience. Parking is limited.

Been going here since I was kid.. great facility. Upstairs, downstairs and courts are great for getting a good sweat. Minor things could use updating..

Really renovated ,improved location. Nice and friendly staff ready to help us. Highly recommended

Very nice updates throughout. Not as big as the other two CA gyms and kids space in particular is smaller, but for a quiet workout place that's not super busy it's a great location.

Great gym worth a wide variety of equipment. The staffs is very friendly and gives off a feeling of family. Also recently renovated!

GYM is priced competitively, however get overly crowded during prime hours which often results in waiting to use equipment.

They do a good job of ensuring equipment is in good working condition. GYM also has a good variety of ammenities.

I'm not a gym person and was very impressed with this one. I could spend hours here with all the different activities they offer. It's also modern and clean!

Love the Renovations! Showers and Locker room are so Nice! Machines, layout, customer service etc.....Just Awesome!

Nice staff and things are well maintained. During pandemic sauna, hot tub, showers and lockers are not available. Ever 2and machine is blocked so as to ensure social distancing. And class sizes have been reduced as well

Used Pivot PT aquatherapy services. Staff is polite, facility is clean and easy to deal with. My mother in law was pleased.

This is my favorite gym to go to. Very clean. Always equipment that is free to use.

I like this Gym so much with different levels equipment for people needs. I go there weekly for warm water therapy pool or hot water tube for relaxing. Highly recommend

While at the gym yesterday there was a member refusing to clean off the equipment after use. He became very verbally aggressive and combative when I asked him to wipe down a machine he had just finished using and I was about to use.
I went to the front desk and asked for a manger. The guy at the front desk said he couldn t leave the area but that Michael, the manager, would be there soon. Twenty minutes later, still no Michael. The guy at the front desk (who was aware of my concern), called for Michael over the intercom and suggested I write down my complaint. I m not sure what this would ve accomplished since what I needed was for someone to speak with the member.
I continued waiting for Michael, who again never showed up. The front desk guy then asked me what the member looked like. I provided a description and left after is it clear Michael wasn t going to come.
What was abundantly clear, is that staff no do want to get involved in COVID violation disputes. I opted to pay my dues and return to the gym under the impression (an impression given by CA) that policies would be enforced. Clearly, this is not the case.
If CA can t take the steps necessarily to enforce rules they developed, perhaps they need to stop collecting dues and close.