Big Work Fitness Factory

I’ve been meaning to write a review for awhile. I downloaded this app just to do it. Buckle up I have a lot to say. I have been in a few gyms, hassled, locked into contracts I didn’t want to be a part of, and had bumps in the road. I am learning more and more about fitness and exercise everyday. By no means am I a knowledge base or superstar in the gym, but I have been observant. Big Work is hands down the best gym I have ever come across. I’m not a decatholon, olympic lifting, 800 lb squat beast, but I do know quality when I find it. Big Work is a lot in a small package. I work right around the corner and had a few coworkers who went there say good things about it. I was on a hunt for a new gym anyways. I checked it out. My Contract at ESAC was up and had bounced around gym shopping (nice people ESAC. Read before you sign anything. Will never go back to after being here. Ever) I dont care how little you pay, how cute the girl/​guy is that squats on Tuesdays, or how close your gym is to your house. Forget it. Walk to their front desk and tell them you’re out. You’re on the first step to changing your gym life. Go to Big Work get the key card for the cool kids and join. You won’t be disappointed. If you’re new to the fitness world or a veteran, if you post every 5 minutes about your WOD in Crossfit today or you’re an Iron paradise purist lifting heavy, if you can only run 100 yards or 100 miles. You need to do yourself a favor and join. There aren’t a 1000 machines and brightly painted walls and trendy looking yuppie stuff. Big Work is a quality gym. Most of the equipment is Sorinex made right here in SC. Its tough quality equipment and whenever I read the brand name I smile because Sorinex shows me where I’m sore next. (Terrible pun. Apologies. I couldn’t help myself) the people are amazing. Great gym etiquette (every gym has exceptions), clean, and for the most part (although everyone will have someone they don’t like. If you join dont make it be you) the people here are on a mission and friendly. If you like having other people in the gym to keep you moving and motivated theres times you can find company, or if you’re like me you can find times where there’s absolute bliss with only one or two people. I always go in there and learn something new or see something I had never seen before. Mr. Stacey is the MAN. Let me say that again. THE MAN and will always smile and help you out. The man is an uncanny practical gym knowledge bomb and I bet if he doesn’t know off hand he’ll find out for you. Big Work became home and is the reason I get excited to workout every day. There’s plenty to do inside and out. There’s some awesome equipment, atlas stones, more squat racks than you shake a barbell at, bumper plates, and some boxing/​MMA. Whatever your poison I’m sure you’ll find it. Big Work is the gym paradise, Mecca, Elysium, blessing from the gods of Gains and Swole, Valhalla, Nirvana, or whatever you wanna call it. Where else can you do barbell backsquat under the stars in beautiful Charleston. If you want a solid gym and you’re not someone who is gonna be a punk and ruin everyone else’s fun I hope you come and join us. We’re having a great time. I cant guarantee the same experiences for you, but I’m betting if there’s anywhere in Charleston no matter the distance this is the place you’ll find it. Thanks for reading. Thank you Big Work!

Excellent! Love this place! Great equipment, atmosphere, and music. This is a real gym! Seriously. There is no other place like this in town.