- Drop-In
- 15 USD
- Weekly Pass
- 50 USD
The Verdict on NC Open Gym
This gym suits athletes who write their own program and want to train at any hour. Know before you go that there are no classes, so bring a plan.
Best for: Visiting athletes, Independent lifters, Early or late training
Equipment & Climate
2,700 sq ft with an open floor plan. Squat racks, lifting platforms, full dumbbell and kettlebell sets, barbells, rowers, assault bikes, sleds, rigs, plyo boxes, GHD and climbing rope. A third-party research note describes the facility as fully climate-controlled.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Open 24/7/365. No classes.
Pricing Notes
Official memberships bill every 2 weeks with no contract and no sign-up fee: Individual $44.50, Couples $80, Family $120 (up to 4 people). Semi-annual billing is paid up front: Individual $525, Couples $950, Family $1,400 for 6 months. 10-Visit Pass is $110. The 5 Days for $5 trial is for first-time local clients only. The 7-Day Drop-In at $50 is for non-residents only. A third-party research note (source 9) reports the same $15 day pass and $5 local trial.
Coaching
Independent personal trainers and coaches train clients on the floor. The gym itself does not list in-house coaches or class sizes.
Good to Know
- Entry system
- Personal barcode access set up through RhinoFit after purchase[2]
- Trial eligibility
- 5 Days for $5 is for first-time local clients only[1]
- Non-resident pass
- 7-Day Drop-In at $50 is for non-residents only[2]
- Guest passes
- 6 guest passes per year included with every membership[3]
- Contracts
- No contracts, cancel any time[3]
- Parking
- Free on-site parking[1]
- 10-Visit Pass
- $110, does not expire while membership is active[3]
Visitor Guide
Who it suits
NC Open Gym suits athletes who write their own program and want to train at any hour. It is an open-gym format with no classes, so there is no timetable to follow.
Getting in
Visitors can buy a single day pass for $15 or a 7-day pass for $50. The 7-day pass is for non-residents only. After purchase you set up RhinoFit and a personal barcode for entry. Once set up, you scan in day or night.
The floor
The space is 2,700 sq ft with an open plan. Expect squat racks, lifting platforms, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, rowers, assault bikes, sleds, rigs and plyo boxes. Showers and free parking are on site.
Before you go
There are no front desk hours and no classes on the floor. Independent trainers may work with their own clients. Bring your own program, since the gym runs no scheduled sessions to follow.
Verified Sources
5 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
5 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Official site
- 2.Gym Drop-In Passes in Asheville, NC | NC Open GymPricing page
ncopengym.com
- 3.Pricing page
- 4.Open Gym vs Class-Based GymOfficial site
ncopengym.com
- 5.NC Open Gym Blog | Training in Asheville & Arden, NCOfficial site
ncopengym.com
