Hickory Fitness — Attraction in Hickory

I had really high hopes for this gym & after just a few visits in the personal training sessions, I felt like I was already seeing results. But even through those sessions, I had some trouble with the trainer. He felt the need to offer me life advice about things he'd never experienced, he gave me inaccurate information (that the sciatic nerve is only in the right side leg & that the FDA was invented to regulate bread, & more), & he continually made remarks about how his job was harder than mine. I just ignored all of these because I really felt like sessions were working but finally today was the last session. He was more rude & aggressive than usual, slamming equipment on the floor & his drink can into the trash. He tried to chalk it all up to me not following his directions, but he didn't give me any directions to follow. & when I suggested us writing something down to get on the same page, he said no. Also, regardless of that, his reaction was extremely inappropriate & disproportionate to the situation. I am a 5ft, 100lb woman & he is..large. As nice as it was to get relief for my shoulder, his personal training style is egotistical & a...

I haven't even signed up yet, but I have driven by this place more than once. I decided to take a leap and go in with my future workout partner and really check Hickory Fitness out. The first thing to take note of is Steve, the owner. He is very inviting and a chill person. We spoke to him about an hour and learned he has knowledge to give. He isn't just doing this to make a living. He's doing it because he has a passion and believes in all of his members.

We took a tour of this facility. While the amenities such as the Jacuzzis, steam room, and sauna are great, they're beneficial to what it can do for your workouts, mental health, etc. The gym portion where the equipment is is very organized. The machines were clean and it is a small facility so you feel the personableness. There are several group classes offered, and I am super excited to take advantage of them to push myself and better my health.

Overall, the facility is great, and the owner is definitely someone to put you on the right path as long as you believe in yourself and stay dedicated. That's what I want in a gym. Someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about...

I’m editing my review due to the most recent experience. I was on a trip and had some money stolen and fraud, and was in process of switching bank accounts. The monthly gym payment didn’t go through (which I hadn’t even thought of) and I tried to contact Steve the owner through phone with no success, and email, he got back after awhile. Now when you sign up for the gym you pay 35$ for the first month, a key card fee and something else, and another 35$ he says you will get back at the end or be able to use in such event as mine. All he told me in the email was that he canceled my membership and I had no 35$. I now know I am the 3rd person he has done this to, just that I know of. I have since emailed and he will not respond why or where my money went. I have statements and know I was paid up on everything. Super shady, though I’m not sure why. I referred several people and spread message for him, which I now regret. There are several things he hasn’t held his word to. What a disappointment. This...