I have never had a personal trainer/coach before. and I've been out of the gym for about 5 years…read morepost-COVID. Because I don't have healthcare this year, I decided to get back into the gym to work on becoming strong again, to lower my blood pressure, and to help with my stress management. When I signed up for my gym membership, Coach Shaw's name was recommended, and I reached out to him to get started. It's been one of the best decisions I've made in recent years. Coach Shaw has gone above and beyond from the very beginning. He helped me establish my goals (which are more about function and health markers); set me up with a meal plan and a training regiment. not only that, but he requires weekly check-ins to go over sleep, water intake, general movement outside of the gym, digestion, supplements, etc. I wanted a trainer who would take a holistic approach, and Coach Shaw embodies that!! It's been a month and I'm feeling so much stronger, my blood pressure is down, my clothes are fitting better, I'm sleeping better. I've been able too prep all my meals and hit all my workouts. Worth his weight in gold, genuinely!

I have tried every crash diet and "30/20/10 day" boot camp I came across and boy do I wish I had…read morefound Lamar years ago! When you are under his guidance, he is not just your personal trainer- he will tailor a nutritional plan to fill your needs, he will celebrate all of your wins and he is not afraid to call you out when you don't meet your potential. My attitude towards my physical health has changed completely under his guidance. In the almost 6 months that we have worked together, I have lost inches where I wanted to and have gained so much strength and endurance. If you are willing to put in the work and listen to his suggestions Lamar will help you reach all of YOUR goals. That's actually one of the first things that impressed me about his training style- he takes the time to listen to what you'd like to accomplish and will use all of his knowledge to propel you forward. Before every session he will take a moment to check in and see how you are feeling that day and will adjust your training accordingly. When you are working, he will adjust your form to make sure no movement is wasted. Oh and did I mention that he never stops his education? This is not some magic quick fix program but rather he will show you how to make lifestyle changes so you can maintain a healthier version of yourself. I cannot recommend his services enough. When you are ready to make real change and commit to yourself come find Lamar. You won't regret it.

CFBC is THE BEST box in the triangle. When I say that the community here is truly like family, that…read moreis no lie. Everyone is so kind, accommodating, and supportive. Kirk is a wonderful owner and coach, and an even better person. He encourages everyone to do their best and is always willing to find a way to scale the workout for those who made need it, while still pushing you! The workouts are tough, but also really fun to do. CFBC also has been expanding to include CrossFit kids, yoga, and boot camp classes too which is nice to add some variety. I've tried out or dropped in at many gyms/facilities near and far and CFBC by far has my heart! Come give it a try! We would love to have you!

At 45, CFBC was my first crossfit experience. At my first class, I was instantly welcomed by the…read morestaff and members alike. The space is almost as HUGE as the hearts of the owners. The coaches are great and take the time to help you improve your technique, strength and cardio without ego or judgement. The result is a wonderful community that encourages each other to excel and be your best. During the Corona virus, CFBC community came together with custom at home workouts utilizing social media to inspire and encourage each other to stay healthy physically and emotionally through a challenging time. If you're new to crossfit or even a competitive athlete, Crossfit Brier Creek is the place to be.

This is the third Orangetheory location I've called my home studio, and it's by far the best. The…read morefacility is always clean, the classes run on time, and the front desk staff and coaches are exceptional with their communication. Everyone is welcoming, organized, and creates a great experience every time I walk through the door.

My friend had been trying to get me to go to a class with her for MONTHS. Well I finally did and…read moretruly see now what all the hype is about! I've been to four in the last week and a half, and looking forward to my classes scheduled! I've done Zumba classes and spin classes (Flywheel), but nothing compares! The two instructors I've taken classes with are amazing. Mike, the head coach is the BEST! I try to get all of my classes with him but would definitely give the others a chance as I'm sure they're all wonderful. It's very much so like a community and every single person that works there has been genuinely kind & helpful. They obviously tried to sell me a membership, but, duh. They weren't pushy about it and were super knowledgeable and helpful when it came to the options! Well, of course I gave in & glad I did! The thing I love the most is how the classes work. It's cardio, rowing, and lifting/floor intervals. You burn so many calories in the hour long class and it's actually fun. The music is always on point. I highly recommend Orangetheory, at least give it a try!

Erica Dixon's fitness classes have changed my life! Her Zumba classes are hands down the most fun…read moreand challenging Zumba classes that I've ever taken. Not only are her choreography and songs are amazing, but the other people that attend her classes are encouraging and friendly. I've also done her fit camp classes and those are difficult yet effective for building endurance and strength. She offers online classes during the pandemic and they had been equally as enjoyable.

Erica Dixon is one of the best Zumba instructors I've ever had, and I am very picky about my Zumba…read moreteachers. I do not like Zumba classes that feel like aerobics, and I have low tolerance for instructors who can't dance, who have no rhythm, and who can't tell the difference between the various genres of Latin and world music. I haven't encountered any of these problems with Erica. She keeps to the beat, she's very energetic, and she knows what's up. Her class is challenging, but you will have a lot of fun and you will sweat! Students with a dance background will appreciate her choreographies. And her music is awesome. No Pitbull! She plays soca, dancehall, reggaeton, West African music, hip hop, and r 'n b, plus authentic salsa and merengue, with accurate moves to match. One of her routines has a bhangra flavor too. When we do squats we do them to the go-go classic "Da Butt" Erica currently holds classes 4 times a week in 3 different locations in South Durham and RTP: Monday 7:30 pm at Learning Tots Academy, Tues 7:30 pm at Bethesda Elementary School (you have to go around to the back of the main school building! I learned this the hard way), Thurs 7:30 pm at the Bethesda Elementary School gymnasium (separate building from Tues nt's class), and Sat 9:30 am at Learning Tots. She also does some special events, and she sells Zumba gear. The walk-in rate for classes is $7 (going up to $8 soon though) and she offers discounted passes (punch cards) for 5 or 10 classes each. There are about 50 students at each of her classes! but there is plenty of room to move around, and her students come in all shapes and sizes, so don't be shy. Bring water and a sweat towel!

Outdoor boot camp. You might not feel Marine-ready after, but you :will: feel like a bad-ass. On…read moreTuesday and Thursday, they offer Boot Camp and Zumba at 7pm, for $5. You'll pay, start with 5 laps, and a warm-up of jumping jacks, high-knees and so on. Then you'll split into groups of ~6-8 and start the real work-out. The day I went, it consisted of quick weight-lifting intervals done with makeshift equipment -- sand bags, heavy poles, etc. -- and/or body weight. I thought there was a good mix of upper- and lower-body focus. And my heart rate stayed up for most of the hour. Frankly, I thought the exercises could have been more challenging. But given the heat, and dirt, and bugs that come with working out outside, the less-intense level was kind of nice. The instructor offered some encouragement, and engaged with the group to keep us motivated, but also keep the mood light-hearted. There were about an equal number of girls and guys, and the group's fitness level was very diverse. So it's not too intimidating! Parking is kind of a pain-in-the-butt (my car got blocked in behind a few layers of late arrivals), but there's a neighboring lot that I noticed other people were spilling over into, so I'd recommend doing that.

A great place to get fit! I first started coming here…read morebecause of a livingsocial deal, but I can't get enough. The workouts are fun and challenging. My favorite classes are the extreme outdoor bootcamp and the full throttle class. At bootcamp you get pushed to your limits with burpees, hurdles, tire flipping, and more. Full throttle keeps cardio interesting with intervals the treadmill, row machine, strength exercises and more. I appreciate that it's affordable and you can walk -in without a membership (although they do have a membership option). Although I have a gym membership, I've found myself coming here more often than the gym.

I've been doing CG for 3 years and have about 450 check-ins for sessions attended, so it has…read moredefinitely helped me to stay engaged and to exceed my fitness goals. The format is not for everyone, but I love working out outside (even if it's in a parking lot and it's hot and humid or really cold), the trainers are very engaging, the community is a lot of fun, and the workouts have a surprising amount of variety for just using 2 dumbbells and a mat. Downside for me (and most everyone) is the app, but that's not enough to affect my rating.

Customer service has always been awful with Camp Gladiator, but I used to love their workouts,…read moreincluding the trainers and the camaraderie. But then they starting eliminating camps--cutting times and locations until there were hardly any left. Then they changed the format which wound up giving me pains and injuries. So earlier this year, I decided to switch to the online option, paying $19 per month. Today we get an email saying they are raising the rate to $30 per month--a 58% increase! It took 2.5 hours and multiple attempts to finally get a live person for me to speak to about cancelling my membership. I was told I couldn't do so--the one-year contract I signed stated that it is subject to increases. 58%!!! Stay away from any form of Camp Gladiator in any form!!!

Update: I was a member for several months until the last day of in-person classes due to Covid…read more They had a camera setup already in the room and were ready to transition to virtual classes. The virtual classes had great sound and video quality. I just was not as committed working out from home especially because it was no longer "hot yoga" at home. I never attended any of the in-person outdoor classes so I can't comment about that. However, I was always impressed with their customer service. My BIGGEST complaint (which is not really under their control) is the MUSIC. The yoga class soundtrack is the same for EVERY class type. After several months, I was over it. I hope this franchise recognizes that the repetitive music and yoga positions get boring.

Arrichion is an excellent play to exercise! I give them 10…read morestars! This is the best place to exercise if you are recovering from any type of injuries!

What a nice studio! Extremely clean, bright and equipped! I love that there is a kids room that is…read morestocked. I had a Bumble BFF Zumba night Monday with Cutina it was amazing. Free water, towels and plenty of parking. A gem to find in Durham. I can't wait to go back for my personal training session.

From the owner: Ready Set Fitness is a privately owned Personal Training Studio that began a dedication helping the…read moreresidents of The Triangle Area move into a healthier way of life. The objective of RSF is specializing in on-on Personal Training, Small Group Training, Yoga, Pilates, Boot camp, Mix Fitt, and HITT. The goal is to prepare the community to make firm positive choices that result in improved health and wellness.

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT GET A "MEMBERSHIP" HERE!!! Membership?…read moreMore like long term commitment with no possibility of cancellation. It's absolutely ridiculous the hoops I'm having to jump through to cancel my membership, sorry I can't pay $70 a month anymore??!!! Don't sign a contract to anything here unless you want to be committed into a 2 YEAR WITH NO CANCELLATIONS agreement.

I don't even know where to start. My time as a member here was constant problems at a very premium…read moreprice. The equipment and gym itself is okay, some machines are broken and being fixed all the time but can be worked around. The downfall comes to amenities. My first morning workout after joining I find out that they have no towels ( sweat/showers ) I thought that was a bit odd but okay, I started bringing my own towel. During the entire winter of 2024 they had no hot water . It took months and months for them to repair the hot water. Taking an ice cold shower when it's 30 degrees outside SUCKS . Then there's cancellation. I tried to cancel for so long and I got the run around so many times that I ended up just blocking them on my card. After all this they tried to send me a collections letter as well. That will not be paid. As I have joined another gym, with a full size pool, brand new and nice amenities for less than 50 dollars a month and you can cancel ANYTIME. Highly do not recommend this place, there are so many other competitive gym options to go to.