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Wilmington Athletic Club
2026 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
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Wilmington Athletic Club

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Br
Review №1

My wife and I have been members of a number of health clubs in Wilmington, and we feel that the WAC is the best in town. It has a wide range of activities -- cardio, weights, spin and other classes, a pool, racquetball, pickle ball, etc. -- which we take full advantage of. Its location by Greenfield lake makes it a good jumping off point for walking/running and bike rides. Its also more personal -- weve gotten to know the regulars and enjoy chatting, which I never did at Golds. Finally, they do a nice job of keeping the facilities and equipment in good shape and up-to-date. We really enjoy it!

ML
Review №2

Great facility, great staff. The club is always well maintained, clean and extremely professional. I wouldnt go anywhere else. The equipment is the best in town, the pool, saunas etc. I really appreciate feeling like a member of something elite. Nobody else in town in my opinion competes with the WAC. Thanks for always a great experience.

Ch
Review №3

Awesome facility.... the staff is friendly and helpful. I love the extra training classes and challenges that are available throughout the year. Gym is always clean and equipment well maintained.

Ce
Review №4

Love this gym, wonderful facility that offers a variety of activities to satisfy you specific workout needs. Excellent racquetball courts, pool and even a basketball gymnasium. I love the great instructors and interacting with fellow members.

ch
Review №5

This is my favorite fitness club! Here are just some of the things I love and enjoy about the WAC:Its always clean.The staff is friendly and courteous.The gorgeous outdoor heated poolSusies lovely gentle, restorative yoga classThe friendly folks at pickleballJust walking into the gym and shooting a few baskets after a workoutMatts massages -Awesome!Victorias facials- superChatting with folks and enjoying a healthy smoothie at the smoothie bar

Sv
Review №6

Outstanding facility! Clean, friendly, modern, professional and well managed. Its family-friendly but still appealing to younger members. This is not an iron cave for meatheads! Best trainers in Wilmington, best pool in Wilmington and the best members in Wilmington! Ill keep coming to the WAC for a long time.

Tr
Review №7

I have been a member for over 10 years and enjoy taking several of the classs and the close proximity to Greenfield Lake where I run. This club has some of the BEST instructors in the area!When my children were younger the Kids Club provided childcare allowing me to workout. My children have been swimming on the WAC Ducks summer swim league for 6 years and my oldest son is now a lifeguard at the club.

SM
Review №8

For over 10 years my husband and I have enjoyed and relied on the Wilmington Athletic Club to maintain its standards to fit our needs. I am a swimmer and am thrilled with the ongoing earnest goal to keep the pool open, clean and temperate. My husband utilizes the cardio room on a regular basis, and relaxes in the sauna as often as possible. We both use the weight room and Core Fitness equipment. I dont know what I would have done without the Core Fitness equipment. Sitting at a desk all day I need the relief of those machines. I trained originally with a certified Core Fitness trainer and he taught me how to use the machines correctly and they have saved my back and neck from locking up. I love the staff. Best one ever right now. Friendly, helpful and a joy to greet. I love the hours and even though I hate to make it publicly known, the Hydro massage bed is the best addition to the gym in all 10 years!The current staff has weathered some rocky roads with poor decisions from owners, superiors, and previous management. Sara and Jane pulled a rabbit out of their hats when it all crumbled and they became the backbone of the gym. Familiarity is key to a successful workout facility. We as patrons need to see the same faces, rely on the same behaviors and treatments. We love Bernard, Mary, Anita and Kate and everyone else on staff. Hope to have many more years with the WAC!

Je
Review №9

Signed up with my husband so we could play racquetball. One Tuesday morning we came in to play, and there were no people on any of the courts. We were then told by some older members that we are not allowed to play on the front two (newer) courts because those are for competition and we are not actual pro racquetball players. Complained to management about the situation and they handled it poorly. Told us that well, you could also use the other courts in the back. ......no. I paid my membership (if not more!) than the other guy, and Im not allowed on the courts?? Poor form. This place is overrun by the older generation. Keep out if youre younger than 60.

Ka
Review №10

Great gym; offers a lot...even a salt water pool which might be open all winter!

Ca
Review №11

The WAC is a great gym....the people, atmosphere and the facility is great....and it is right across the ditch from my office which is wonderful....

Ja
Review №12

I loved it there, really miss it and its,staff

Ch
Review №13

I would Ive given them a zero if I could. They handled an situation horribly and unprofessional yesterday!!! At Zumbathon I went to, my friend and some other lady car got broken into. While we were in the Zumbathon the staff apparently put a trash bag and duck tape on one of the ladies cars but, they didnt bother to even call the police???? When my friend and I come outside. We saw one of the ladies from the zumbathon really upset and then my friend discovered that her car was broken into as well. The front desk lady came outside and had explained that one of the staff members came outside to cover one of the windows and they also tried to make an announcement but, the music was too loud. So the ladies and I were trying to figure out why didnt you pull the event host or someone aside to tell them what happened??? The front desk lady was some young girl who basically careless and was nonchalant about the situation!!! This was my first time at the wac and my last!!!

Ma
Review №14

The only true fitness club in town. Racquetball courts, basketball courts, towel service, pool, weights, cardio, etc.

Ma
Review №15

Just an overall nice place to be.

Me
Review №16

The saunas are awesome

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:2026 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
  • Phone:+1 910-343-5950
Categories
  • Basketball club
  • Fitness center
  • Gym
  • Massage therapist
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical fitness program
  • Racquetball club
  • Swim club
  • Yoga studio
Working hours
  • Monday:5:30am–9pm
  • Tuesday:5:30am–8pm
  • Wednesday:8am–6pm
  • Thursday:8am–6pm
  • Friday:5:30am–9pm
  • Saturday:5:30am–9pm
  • Sunday:5:30am–9pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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