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| - The Gateway YMCA, like so many things in the Gateway area, takes all the hassle and bustle out of your workout experience. While I normally go to the Dowd YMCA because it has a full basketball court and pool, the Gateway Y is great for a quick, simply work-out at any time.
The Gateway Y has about 30 treadmills, 15 bikes, and 10 other cardio machines, all stationed in front of TVs. It also has an adequate amount of weightlifting equipment. There are two locker rooms, a stretching area, one or two "class" rooms, and that's about it. And really, that's all you need. Everything's clean, everything's new and nice; it's a perfect space for a workout without too many frills--or even the added distraction of running into everyone you know in Charlotte.
It's gets kinda crowded from 5-7 pm (after work hours), but it's never too bad, and it's certainly much thinner during the morning and later evening hours. The Y offers quite a few classes, most of which are pretty awesome if that's your thing.
I go because it's close and it's easy.
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