Small to midsize planet fitness. Definitely clean and friendly staff. Not overly crowded early on…read moreSaturday morning.

You can't beat the cost here! Sure, they don't have free weight benches, but it's $10 a month…read more The staff is always friendly.

Like many people in 2020, finding a place to work out safely has been very difficult. I had no idea…read morewhat to do as an extrovert who loves Group Fitness classes, because it helps me get a little bit more energy. That's where my summer Y membership came into place. I ended up utilizing the outdoor spin classes at this location frequently, and cannot say enough good things about Chuck, the fitness instructor. As far as I know, there are a few other outdoor classes, but the spin classes are my jam. I love Chuck's energy, the music, and the fact that I get a super hard ride in once a week. I believe he teaches three classes per week, but the Sunday class is my favorite. So grateful that the YMCA has provided us with a safe way to get our fitness on. Thank you!

By far my favorite YMCA in Durham. While the American Tobacco Campus lacks a swimming pool, steam…read moreroom and sauna, it makes up for it in the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff, cleanliness of the lockers and equipment and it's the least crowded Y I've been to in the area. I most often visit the gym between 9:30-12:00pm, and there is never more then a handful of clients during those hours at this Y. Mostly professionals that work at Tobacco Campus, people are quiet and stick to themselves. Also, note that this location is also only open on weekdays, conducive to professionals! I've never had a Y attendant be more attentive to me, one of the staff asked me if I was doing okay during my workout routine and offered helpful suggestions. Their quality of equipment is on par with the Lakewood facilities but is more updated with the NikeFit application on the treadmills and built in fans (you also have a beautiful waterfall view!). They also have a private bike room (not a glass room like the downtown Y) and a couple private workout classrooms for classes. My only qualms about this Y are that parking can be rough to find and there's a two hour limit on the street and in the deck. In addition, the water pressure in the woman's bathroom is like a deep-tissue massage. It's not bad, but startled me at first and I could see people having an issue with that. Since this location is only open during weekdays and not late, it's definitely more geared towards the local work crowd. Last, the lockers in the woman's room are much smaller then your typical YMCA lockers, so bring a small gym back or just try to shove it all in. I switch off my YMCA's since I work, live and socialize near three different locations, but I was very happy to discover this mostly hidden branch. Be sure to check it out if you're looking for a quiet atmosphere and a place where there will always be open equipment. Also, they've got coffee for you on your way out, how much better can it get?! Elite Note: If you feel like running outdoors, the ATT starts on the other side of the highway and goes for 22 miles!

"Decent gym in strip mall on Hillsborough Rd, Durham"…read more My regular gym has been closed for renovations, so I've been coming here for a few weeks now. A one-month guest membership was only $60, and it was super-fast to sign up. As the other reviewer said, it's not a "high-end" fitness center, but it's certainly acceptable. They had some group exercise classes, but I didn't really look into those. Median age of people I've seen there (~6:30-7:30am) I'd guess is ~35-40 years old. Positives: + Active but not crowded. Never empty, but never hard to get a piece of equipment at the times I come. + Extensive equipment I used was mostly reasonably new and/ or well-maintained. LOTS of treadmills, tons of both machine and free weights, areas for aerobics/ stretching, etc. + Curtained individual showers, even for the men, with soap provided. + Clientele and staff are friendly but not chatty-- perfect combination. Potential negatives: - It's a bit dark inside-- not so much from lack of lights but from the paint. Not in a bad way, but just not really bright like at other gyms. Perhaps some people prefer that... - They play the music too loud. I don't mind their choices, and it's not painful or anything, but I'd rather listen to my own music on my iPod than their selection, and it's played loud enough to make it hard to ignore their music. Things not provided: - Must bring your own lock for lockers - Must bring your own towels. Synopsis: Perfectly happy with this place as a fill-in for my regular gym. If they had a pool, I'd even consider it as a possible replacement. A-OK.

I emailed a trainer several times about possible one on one training and he was like whatever and…read morenever responded. If you just opened a gym, wouldn't you be trying to get new business?

O2 Fitness in Durham NC did not disappoint…read more The facility is very clean, extremely spacious, well-maintained, and fully stocked with top-tier equipment. Whether you're into heavy lifting, functional training, or cardio, they have everything you need. The staff is friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful -- you can tell they actually care about members and creating a great gym culture. The atmosphere is motivating without being intimidating, which makes it perfect for both beginners and serious lifters. Locker room was clean and the layout was spacious. To all my fellow Iron Addicts... If you're serious about your fitness and want a gym that delivers on quality, O2 Fitness is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!

Spacious, well-equipped, clean and perfectly maintained. Many classes for those who like them.read more

I was just here as a weekend drop-in while in town. The box itself is very nice-very well…read moremaintained, great equipment, lots of space. The people are even better, very friendly and welcoming! The wod was great and I felt right at home!

North Durham Crossfit is the best! I have worked out at a lot of boxes in Los Angeles but few have…read morethe space and equipment of this place! Spacious, clean and complete with all the bell and whistles it's a must to work out here. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and push you toward an awesome workout! And the MMA gym is top shelf! They even have gloves and shorts in their shop. Can't rave enough! 5 stars!

Started practicing here over a year and a half ago - including months and months of class in masks…read more- and it has added so much to my life physically and mentally! Highly recommend.

From the owner: vyb studio was planned to open its doors in March 2020...but...we all know what happened. We have…read moreofficially been open since September 2020.

CFD is an amazing gym with brilliant coaches and programming…read more Everyone is very friendly and welcoming from the minute you join. I have been going here since October 2022 and I already feel an overwhelming sense of community. The programming here is somewhat like a crossfit gym but I find it even better! I have been doing crossfit for 3 years now and I honestly think CFD's programming has pushed me further than those 3 years did. They focus on a lot of strength with good form instead of "just go as heavy as you can" like in CF gyms. I also feel like the workouts are NOT a competition like at crossfit gyms. Most programming is not "for time", it is just about moving well for a preset time or amount of sets. The demographic at this gym ranges from young to older as well as beginners to experts in fitness. CFD welcomes all walks of life! The coaches help you adjust all exercises to meet your level of fitness. Something special about this gym is that they really take the time to get to know you and your movement style. When you start here they complete a fitness assessment which basically looks at your mobility and balance in strength between your left/right and upper/lower body. It is a very helpful tool to help identify strengths and deficits for each individual. I highly recommend joining this gym. It's in a great location and the staff are incomparable. There is nothing negative to say about Courage Fitness!

Went in for an interview with this gym. From the beginning I said that I just wanted to try it out…read morejust to see if it's something I would like (2 classes a week). The operator was kinda rude after when I said wasn't expecting it to be so expensive when all I wanted to do was to try it out after being told to try it out she recommended 6 classes for $660. Yes I know pretty nice hunk of change just to try out a gym just to see if it's a good fit. And that her comment at the end really bugged me. She said we have been here before and we will be here later if you changed your mind. Making me feel like I really didn't matter. Definitely won't be giving this place a chance.

This review is solely about the Fitness Center, especially in comparison to the I. R. Holmes, Sr…read moreRecreation Center. This Fitness Center has a good number of cardio equipment. It has several treadmills, an elliptical machine, a couple of bikes, and one StairMaster StepMill (the kind that is like an escalator with revolving stairs). When we went, this Center was not occupied and it doesn't look to be heavily used. If you want to focus mostly on cardio, this is a good Center for it. There are some dumb bells and basically one multi-exercise weight machine and one squat machine. If you want a better range of weight machine equipment, better head over to the I. R. Holmes, Sr Recreation Center. The opening hours for this Fitness Center is a lot more consistent than the one at Holmes. I believe the current hours are 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday; they also have shorter opening hours for Saturday. Unlike the Fitness Center at Holmes, this center does not close in the middle of the day and then re-opens. For just cardio, this is a better Center compared to the one at Holmes. The weight machines are not really adequate, even for one person.

Incredible team of staff. I always enjoy working out here! The gym and pool are great places to…read moreexercise and meet members of the community.

The Method is the cleanest and coziest gym i have been to. The team did a great job to have…read moreeverything sanitized all-the-time and keep everyone healthy. Other than training facilities, there are nice paintings and personalized music playlist. I started my training with Corey in the middle of the pandemic (Dec, 2020). Corey is the most knowledgeable trainer in both strength building and nutrition planning I have ever met. Corey has been tracking my progress and adapt the programs as my fitness goal changes. After 102 workouts, I feel much stronger and healthier. Amazing gym! Amazing trainer! Truly recommended.

I've been working out with Trey (one of the personal trainers) for about 10 sessions so far and…read moreI've had a very positive experience (well, there was some muscle soreness but that was a good thing!). Maitland's Method might not be on your radar for personal fitness because it's not one of those big conglomerate gyms, but you should definitely consider it. Just to give you a summary: - This gym is primarily for personal training but you get access to some of the equipment as a regular client - They offer individual and partner training sessions (partner sessions are half the price which makes it very affordable) - Emphasis on strength and resistance training - Lots of very solid equipment and free weights Maitland and his team have a long history of strength training -- check out the wall of bodybuilding trophies and photos when you walk through the entrance. Among their trainers are bodybuilding champions and an ex-NFL linesman. You don't need to be an aspiring bodybuilder to appreciate the workout routine. There's a diverse mix of clients -- men, women, young, and old. Each trainer follows Maitland's method (hence the name) which has been refined over many years. Still learning about the method but so far so good! The trainers help you throughout the routine, keep a log of your exercises, and help you build fitness plans (for inside and outside the gym). For someone like me that forgets to count reps, this place is a godsend. My workout has become much more focused and efficient. I use to be able to waste hours at the gym when I was younger but now I recognize the importance of getting the most out of the time as possible. The extra cost for personal training has been well worth it! Trey has been especially friendly and effective. At nearly 7' tall and built like a football player (no surprise he use to play for the Colts) he might seem a little intimidating but he's actually probably one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. The exercises have been safe and I've been able to blend my new routine with soccer and running. He's helping prepare me for a marathon and build muscle at the same time (which will hopefully help prevent injury).