West Kept Secret — Attraction in Charlotte

Best workout in Charlotte. Best workout in North Carolina. Best workout I've ever experienced in my lifetime - period. As a former competitive dancer and someone who has exercised regularly for more than twenty years, I am so happy to have finally found something I am absolutely IN LOVE with.

I attended some West Kept Secret classes in late 2019 and early 2020, prior to Covid-19, when they were being held at another location. Once the pandemic hit, I did a few of their Zoom classes and also subscribed to the on-demand streaming for a few months - both of which were awesome.

As soon as the actual West Kept Secret opened in Dilworth this October, I knew I had to sign up and get in on a regular membership. Let me just say - I am beyond happy I did. It was exactly what I needed and was missing in my life. WKS provides multiple class times, multiple instructors (all amazing, by the way), and every workout is different - which I love. I get bored with things very quickly, and know that I will never get sick of these workouts because they are always challenging, different each day, and not only different workouts and instructors and music, but also different interval timings (so you never know what you're going to get)!

I also need to mention that WKS takes Covid-19 very seriously. As soon as you arrive at the door, your temperature is taken. Masks are required. The class size is currently under the required capacity. The workout is done with more than 6-feet apart from other class-takers (an empty machine/station is kept between you and the next person, if that is needed - depending on the class size that day and time, you might have even more spacing than that). Machines/stations are cleaned very thoroughly in between classes by WKS staff - and - if you would like to clean in between each round during your workout, before you hop on a machine/station, you may do so if you wish.

Anyways, if you cannot already tell by this review...WKS is the best.

PS - the music is the best, hands down. Especially if Marissa, Heidi, or Arthur...

I have been going to WKS for 5 months- the signature classes, events, restore classes and personal training. In May, everyone who worked there was a stranger. Now, from the team managing admin, the front desk, new trainers, established senior trainers to the owner, Marissa West- I feel like each and everyone of them is integral to my day to day life, my goals and my success!! The team and how absolutely amazing they are is the draw to try a class, and man oh man is it the reason I’ll workout there until my wheels fall off.

If you are looking to: try a workout that blends all of the workout studios you’ve seen or tried into one Find a group activity that gets you excited to set your alarm at a time that should be against the law Sweat and laugh and pant along to incredible playlists and some of the most impressive people in Charlotte Feel that miracle blend of supported and challenged by every instructor who has the best energy while all having different strengths personalities and vibes …

Get there now!!!

Brass tax- Beautiful studio, easy parking, locker room is simple and effective, water and towels and all equipment provided- always very well cleaned...

WKS changed my life for the better. I started my fitness journey here from scratch, I couldn’t do a single push up, I didn’t know how to properly lift weights and I had no idea what core strength was. Once I joined to get in shape for my wedding, I watched myself become a stronger, more confident and consistent person. Those qualities trickled into my personal and professional life, helping me to have more energy to accomplish my goals and show up for myself.

By incorporating the workouts 3x per week, I was able to drop 7% body fat and 10lbs in just 10 months. I truly felt my best on my wedding day and honeymoon.

I have met some of the most amazing women here (including the incredible instructors) and made friends along the way. I’ve loved all the classes but always enjoy taking classes with Patience, Daphne, and Ahna! I even brought in my friends for a special bridal party class with Ahna the day before my wedding and everyone LOVED it! It’s really important to me to support women-owned businesses and I’m so grateful to Marissa West for creating a special space that made me fall in love with fitness. So much love for...