REX Wellness Center of Raleigh — Attraction in Raleigh

I'm 32 and was worried about the older population but honestly I love it lol it's way less crowded than other gyms, got all the equipment I'd need and I utilize all the extras (sauna, steam room and pool). There is hardly anyone ever in the sauna or steam rooms which is nice, I'm able to really relax. You have to reserve a lane for the pool which opens a week in advance, I haven't had trouble getting the day I wanted but may have to be flexible on time if waited until the day or so before. There is a few others around my age but every now and then I'll get a 70+ yr old looking at me like what are you doing here haha but majority of people are super nice. I also work at Rex hospital so the $20 discount was also a plus. I don't care for the classes but I see them going on a good bit. You can also go to other Rex centers (one in Cary and one in Knightdale) I haven't been yet but excited too because they are supposedly nicer/ newer. All in all this place works perfect...

They simply refuse to upgrade to what a wellness center should have, such as the Wakefield center, i.e. a larger pool that has some part at 6 feet, and a true therapy pool at 89-90 degrees. I always think of joining but when I see the old pool and no therapy pool I realize they will never spend the money to upgrade. I also cannot figure out why they can't have a small warm room with a few therapy tables, since 90 percent of all therapy exercises are on a table. In the end money is the focus,...

I honestly used to love REX but recently after my insurance changed they have been treating me differently. I used to have private insurance and they had the best quality of care. After I changed my insurance and got something off the marketplace with a lower income insurance it’s like they don’t give as much care. ESPECIALLY after they see your medical insurance card. So unless you have private insurance and have the extra money to spend on your appointments ...I would suggest trying...