When I met Frank, I was in severe pain, afraid that my dental career was going to be prematurely…read moreended from my back injury. Surgery was an option that all of my holistic friends felt was a bad decision, with risks and possible complications besides more time away from work and still more healing. But who could show me the other way? My personal doctor connected me with his physical therapist, who worked closely with Frank to help other people in my situation, and so I looked forward to working through my fears and pain, with Frank. WITHOUT SURGERY, I am stronger and more confident than I was before the injury 24 months ago, and now healthier at the age of 55. A weight routine does not concern me, nor my cardiologist and internist because we all know that Frank is monitoring what I do, in a way that gives me the most benefit, with the least risk of further injury. Each time I go home feeling good, not in pain for the next few days, and I still make significant progress, even more than my friends that do not work out with a trainer, but work out more often. He's my guide, coach, support, and now my friend. I could not do this without him, and that's why I recommend him to all of my friends, and especially other dentists, before they are injured. I recommend prevention over repair, and with Frank, the healing is even better than the health I had before the repair was needed. Either way, go and see what he can do for you. Jason M Bienia, DDS Dentistry by Design of Cary

Ignite Fitness is a great place to join if you are looking for 1 on 1 personal training. We love…read moreworking with our trainer Johnnie Strickland. He is knowledgeable, patient and an all around nice guy. The facility offers extreme cleanliness, no intimidating/judgmental situations, ample privacy, and flexible workout schedules. We shopped around for a while before ultimately choosing Ignite Fitness and Johnnie. We are very happy with our decision. You will be very happy too.

This gym is the BOMB! I love doing small group sessions where the trainers are always watching and…read morecorrectly form if necessary. Such a warm and family type atmosphere. I came from a very large gym where group classes were huge and there was little to no personal interaction/correction.....this is so much better. Worth every penny!

While this gym just recently opened, it's very obvious the trainers care and want you to succeed…read more Classes are actually a small group (no more than 4) and are tailored to where you are in your fitness journey. Personal training and solo workouts are also options. Monthly check-ins are recommended each month to re-evaluate your fitness needs and accomplishments. I look forward to working with everyone here to meet my fitness goals.

24-7 access to CrossFit, state of the art equipment and free weights. Personal trainers and…read moreeverything you would need!

So I'm sitting here beside a bag of Nestle chocolate chips, watching the umpteenth episode of…read moreSYTYCD, probably slowing undoing everything I've accomplished here in the last year... Sorry, Coach! Since my last review B2B has actually moved locations. The downside, for me, is that it's a further commute which often winds up translating into me being late for class. But there are far more upsides. The new space, while similar in size, is much cheerier, with bright white walls and sunlight filtering in. It also has AC, which not only makes a more comfortable gym environment, also allows for class to keep schedule even in these hellacious 110-degree months. Harold has added a lot of additional equipment over time, including double-end bags, speed-bags that size down as small as a grapefruit, and some bane-of-my-existance ab wheels. And I still love coming here. From mitt-work to footwork, weight lifting to interval training, heavy-bag speed drills to track, it seems like we've done it all. But as soon as I start thinking that, Harold introduces something new and challenging and interesting. And it's effective. I've dropped weight, gained muscle, and really seen myself grow. In a recent push-up challenge to failure, I completed 81! Eighty-one push-ups, ya'll. From not being able to do a single chin-up, I can now knock out 3. Harold's been a big component of helping me reach my potential, but also to keep looking beyond that and strive for more. If you're looking for a truly unique workout in an intimate environment where you're sure to benefit from a personal approach to workouts, from an instructor who meets you where you are fitness-wise, do yourself a favor and check out a class here. A few quirks: no music & no mirrors (so no distractions; though sometimes I wonder about my form without being able to see it). Also no water cooler, so remember to pack a big bottle because you WILL sweat.

My wife and I joined this gym after moving to the downtown Durham area. We use to train with the…read moreowner (Harold) at LA Boxing in South Durham and when he opened this gym we followed him here. We checked out several of the downtown/central Durham gyms and none of them were quite what we were looking for. CrossFit was probably the closest but it's much more expensive. When we stopped in at Danny Daniels Fitness Studio we found the owner to be disinterested. The YMCA seemed very crowded. There were other gyms further away and many of those seem to change owners every year. What I like about this boxing gym is that you get to learn technique and you also get a great workout. Nearly every muscle in your body gets exercised. The warmup and cool-down routines usually incorporate exercises such as squats, push-ups, pull-ups, jump rope, etc. The main boxing routine usually includes different combos on a heavy bag. Some of the drills are more focused on speed and others strength. Since this gym is new, classes are generally small -- which I really appreciate. Right now we do just boxing but Harold plans to begin offering kickboxing routines as well. As for the facilities, they have 6 heavy bags and various equipment such as pull-up bar, jump rope, and dumb bells. There is no A/C but this has not been bothering me (think of it as Bikram boxing). I've been working out in the evenings when the outside temperature has reached the 90s. The fans do a nice job of keeping the air circulating.

Cambridge is one of Raleigh's premiere health and wellness facilities in the area…read more I had the opportunity to join a member here as their guest. I really enjoyed the elliptical, leg press, leg curl, Ab and bicep curl machines here. At the time I visited the space was not crowded which is greatly appreciated. This allowed me to freely use whatever I needed without the crowds and waits. I love this for me in any gym. The amenities are great. The indoor pool, sauna and hot tub are a really nice touch here. I look forward to returning to try out some of these options. As far as the price point it's up there in price in comparison to my Y membership. I think for the peacefulness and quality of equipment in this space - it may be well worth it if it's meet one's expectations. My only point out here was some cardio machines could use some dusting. They could also use some new towels here or some fabric softener would help soften the towels. I recommend bringing your own towels.

They don't respond to inquiries. Ex do they accept silver sneakers? Never heard back…read more Tried to call again and I got a message saying the number (919-808- 1133-listed in social media) is no longer in service!

I have been a member of CrossFit Brave for over 4 years, and it has become such an important part…read moreof my life. The class structure, the coaching, and the facilities have helped me improve my overall health and fitness significant. The big different with Brave, though, is the community. I've made some wonderful friends here, people who challenge me to be the best version of myself and keep showing up every day.

Great coaching staff! Members that make you feel included and like a team. They also offer a 1…read moremonth free trial, which is great for trying CrossFit for the first time or getting back into working out.

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).

Very nice facility. Very clean. Great equipment on fitness floor. Love aqua aerobic classes. Front…read moredesk staff great and personable. The reason for the low rating deals with communication. Membership office takes a few days to return calls. Personal Trainers take a long time to respond to emails. Maybe it's just the PT I work with however to me, that's not acceptable, especially when that is the manner of communication they recommend.

The UNC Chapel Hill Wellness Center at Meadowmont used to be superb but the management decided to…read morelimit the free access to its equipment creating real constraints and effective lack of access to the exercise machines, while expanding the hours of the Cardiac Rehabilitation program in favor of UNC patients, thus affecting member's access.