Love it here! Super motivating and encouraging trainers! I had to find a new gym a while back and I…read moretried several, but found this one calling me! Thanks Lindsay! You're the one that grabbed my attention!

It's not without a lot of caveats that "grannieyelpie" here is going to guide you through this…read morereview. Because its not all white or black - lot of grey. As you know granne is a Zumba gold fitness intructor with over 10 years of shaking bomboms in Metrowest, MA. Its the Zumba fitness mentality - A BODY IN MOTION STAYS IN MOTION (and you haven't lived until you see an 80+ twerking or rocking perfect squats!). Yea. Grannie is also a lifetime lifter, overweight (have you read my reviews on how much I EAT?! duh), active, and in the professional great company of some of the most recognized international ergonomists, biomechanists, exercise physiologists, academics and inventors. It's what grannie does when she's not stuffing her face somewhere... But I digress. I am a HUGE fan of MOST of the F45 philosphy - functional moving has helped my broken body in ways that I say are short of the best mental and physical therapy I have done through my recovery, but the F45 formula exists for the demographic it serves - the need to be "Kardashian or barbie-like 22-42 year olds with money to spend on looking good, "because heaven forbid I dont", with a very approachable system that is less destructive than cross-fit training. THIS F45 thinks its a cross-fit dig. Now the goodies on Heritage Corner: This facility is clean to a fault! Cleanliness is close to godliness in my book. Very spacious, illuminated, well thought through. The staff... that I experienced during my out of town (and out of body and out of my mind for staying) with trainers that KNOW the F45 model and sell it well. Their locals/regulars are fit and fabulous, music is on point, and dancing allowed. A+ then goes to hell in a handbasket down to a C- (hey at least its not a failing grade. C's get degrees and leaves room for humility... I mean, growth, which I am SURE they will have!). I'm accountable: I have an attitude - I have been broken so many times I am beyond mindful of how I train for myself (with great coaches that have worked with my ergonomics and kinesiology for 2+ years and still going, yielding improvements in strength, muscle mass, balance and pain management - SHOUT OUT TO F45 HUDSON). F45 IS NOT CROSS FIT. BUT THIS F45 things its a cross fit center... I may have violated their precious rule of F45 etiquette reaching (SAFELY AND NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHERS) equipment that I KNEW I could use to MODIFY to my body... but the gorgeous and insanely stuck up manager (queue real housewies) slapped my snout (cute southern-charm style "bless her heart) - maybe deserved, but she was so focused on HER workout, she didn't bother to assess MY needs as a visitor. After that I was afraid to ask. I had left a bar near where I was going to use it (I got permission from Lindsay), but Mr Milennial "D" put it away before I got there (WT..?). SO forget it. "Get in line girl", YESSIR! (I'm old enough to be his mom!). The stuck-up staff reflects leadership - no surprises there. Sorry "D", but I work with engineers from MIT that are seriously MORE HUMBLE and approachable. Their chip isn't even close to your tone deafness. D is a professional, knows his F45 stuff (ANYONE CAN BE TRAIN ON HOW TO TEACH THE WORKOUT) until he has to deal with someone who doesn't adore on him. During the brief "drive through" interview I told them my comorbidities, only to be started at: 1) on the most challenging 2 minute shoulder drill 2) SHOULDER - IF they had LISTENED, they would have not started me on upper back, shoulder and neck. BAD COACHING! Then as I was gazing PAINFULLY trying to decide to I stay or do I leave, he YELLED OUT like I'm a child (I'm old and not wearing hearing aids yet), where I needed to go. Sorry, but my pain was a warning I didn't heed, and it was drowning out your smugness. MY FAULT that I didn't walk out. I wanted to finish my workout and get my $15 visitor drop in fee worth. BTW, they can give a one day pass. Particularly when my F45 coach/manager had contacted them ahead of time... So ask. If you are 22-42, no injuries and weight to lose, a local resident and not a brat like me AND you don't mind coaches that are in love with themselves and their adoring fans, DONT shy away because my experience was bitter sweet. Get your buns in and get ready to build muscle, endurance and have (MAYBE) a great time while you are at it. ITS NOT CROSSFIT. It should be SAFE, tailoredly intense and delivers. Or try another one (Raleigh?). F45 WORKS. Slowly and overtime you will get results, the results you set yourself up for, and YOU DONT HAVE TO DRINK THEIR KOOL-AID. You can make it work for you! Unfortunately, if this had been my first experience, it would have been my last. I'm an oddball and we just didn't have chemistry (doesn't excuse their "tone deafness"...) Time for me to get off my buns now and go for a walk. I see a poke bowl in my future after the delicious bagel I just scarfed down... more on that here on Yelp! Eating my way through Wake Forest!

Best gym in Raleigh hands down!…read more The community is amazing, they have equipment for any type of training you're looking to do from just some normal strength training to powerlifting, strongman, bodybuilding etc... If you wanna avoid crowds, good equipment, and cool people, this is the place to be.

This is my go to gym for a quick lunchtime workout. It's never crowded; I'm always able to get the…read moreequipment I need. Awesome trainers and members there willing to help if you ask, but not bothering you otherwise. Perfect for what I need!

Iron Lair is a great gym. It's spacious, not overcrowded, and has an impressive selection of…read morespecialized equipment. Some pieces are newer than others, but the variety is what really sets this place apart. You won't find a pendulum squat or many of their other specialty machines at most gyms. The 24-hour access is another huge plus, especially being able to scan in and train even when bad weather affects staffed hours. I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time here.

What am amazing hardcore gym that just opened in Apex, NC! A bodybuilding and powerlifting gym for…read morenewbies and pros alike. Check it out! 5 stars all the way.

What a great work out experience! Don't realize I am going that hard UNTIL I see all the sweat on…read morethe floor. Coach Kenny is wonderful!!! Love him and his family.

My 14 year old son was there for 1 hour and the owner thought it was ok to hit a kid in the face…read morewith his knuckles and leave knots and bruises on the side of his face

Challenging, fun & technical work. You will learn a lot at this gym! This is a TOUGH gym but very…read morewelcoming. The coach really knows his stuff! He's got some excellent fighters. One of the top best gyms out there to learn The Art of Muay Thai.

I've been going to Fitness4Life since before they were at this location and I have no need to go…read moreanywhere else. I needed something to provide full body fitness to help with my distance running and I just don't have the time to come up with my own workouts. Here there is always a class that will fit into my schedule and I can just roll in, workout, and leave. George makes it easy to work hard. :) The atmosphere is relaxed and fun. The workouts are easy to pick up but I have yet to take one that's too light. You will get in shape because they know what they are doing.

Excellent workout! Group fitness classes are challenging without being intimidating. Welcoming fun…read moreatmosphere with workouts that get results. Could not recommend it enough!!

I was a member at this gym for a month after moving to Raleigh. The location was convenient and had…read moregood times for classes. It's a large box, tons of space and equipment to accommodate the larger class sizes. Open gym had plenty of slots as well, so if you want to check out a crossfit gym, this is a good contender. The reason I did not stay though was simply that it was not a good fit for the type of gym I was looking for - and that's okay. That has no reflection on the rating I'm giving, it was just more serious than I was looking for. If that's your vibe, you'll probably enjoy this place, I just prefer something a lot more laid back. What I will take a start off for is due to a couple of members who were a bit rude to me for just working out near them. It's a big gym but when you need a rig, you go where's there's space, so that wasn't great. And there's a good amount of plates that are broken and beaten up, way more than any other gym I've been too. That isn't a reflection on the owners, but more so the members as multiple classes had the coach ask people not to drop the lighter plates and it would still happen, thus the cracking. Other than that, the coach was good, owner is very passionate about it which is great to see, still a good place to check out.

Been going to this gym for about a month now, have never been a crossfitter by any means but jumped…read moreinto crossfit with my girlfriend (who is much better than me) and honestly it's been amazing! Every single one of these members is awesome. Every single coach is awesome. Insanely helpful guiding me through techniques and good practices. Steve has come by me many times in the gym, before hip surgery of course, giving me pointers on thruster, butterfly pull-ups, muscle ups, etc... All of this to say if you're looking to get into crossfit or want to take the next step to be even more serious about it, this is definitely the place to go to! If you do NOT want to find HAPPINESS in EXERCISING do not come, because this group will make you find happiness in exercising!

I attended once with a class pass and enjoyed it! I didn't realize before I got there they'd sent…read moreme an email with form to fill out and telling me to bring a towel but they helped me get everything done when I got there! Another class participant was as super helpful and explained the format and how I could view the workouts on the screen in front of me. Unfortunately the class times and location won't work for me long term but I'd def recommend checking it out!

I started with this Studio when they first opened in Jan 2023 and the rest is history. From the 1st…read moreclass, I felt welcomed and valued. I shared my fitness goals and they worked with me and encouraged me along the way to achieve and exceed them. I attend the 6AM classes M-F and I love the community that is in that time slot. There is an unspoken accountability that motivates you to keep going. If you are looking for a community to work out with, trainers who care, and you don't have to figure out what workout you need to do, I would highly recommend F45 Cary.