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.

Love this location. Great coach and friendly people to work out with! The exercise is challenging…read moreand yet doable.

Stumbled across this place after a google search for a workout place that would hold me accountable…read moreand have some form of childcare (new mom here). Finally decided to check it out. The place is located in an open air plaza right off the road, and took me a second of driving to find it. First impression of the facility - great open space, nice equipment, and a great upbeat owner that greeted me at the door: Erin Studdard. She was so motivational throughout the whole workout and remembered everyone's name. The workout itself: WHEW! It had me close to passing out for my first time. Erin does an amazing job of tailoring and modifying to your level/injuries, which is important. She also implies a full lifestyle approach, focusing on nutrition/diet and a balanced intake aside from the high intensity workout. I wasn't bored for a single minute. The thing that gets this place five stars is that they have childcare in the facility. The person watching the kids is super nice and seems to handle kids very well. Also, all the ladies that I met were super friendly and welcoming to newcomers! I look forward to going back for more! Definitely give this place 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!

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.

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.

I just finished doing a 6-week challenge with the folks at South Durham CrossFit and had an amazing…read moreexperience! My goal was the lose 6% body fat in 6 weeks and I ended up losing 7% body fat and 10 pounds in 5 weeks. I had many misconceptions about CrossFit that initially turned me off to signing up (i.e. its just for meatheads, you do complex movements with no instruction, there isn't any science/thought behind the workout plans), but my experience with the program, the people who were members, and the instructors couldn't be further from my initial thoughts. An extreme amount of thought and care went into designing the program. The meal plan, workouts, coaching and social support were expertly woven together to make for a seamless experience. It addressed every pitfall one might encounter when starting a new fitness program (sticking to a meal plan, meal prepping, losing motivation, stress) and made it as easy as possible to succeed. The members there were great. They were encouraging and friendly. Almost everyone I worked out with came up and introduced themselves to me, and were very helpful if I needed advice on a movement or was struggling with a workout. The coaches were experts. A special shout out to Amy Depolo and Jason Carley who I trained with most frequently during my challenge. Both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and motivating. Both great as coaches and people you would want to grab a beer with after class. Overall I give the program an A+ and would encourage anyone who is looking to transform there body and commit to the program to join South Durham Crossfit.

In the four years I've been doing Crossfit, I've learned that each box struggles to find its voice…read more Bea and Rich have fixed this issue by offering a wide range of classes and coaches that can cater to those looking to lose weight, refine their Olympic lifts, or become a serious competitor. You are able to focus on your goals and gain motivation from the rest of the members without feeling like you are alone. But all of this is nothing if the gym, members, and coaches are not approachable and welcoming. That was the first thing I noticed about the gym and haven't looked back. With a focus on not only training hard but also doing things together outside of the gym it offers a community and support that is missing from some of the other boxes. Highly recommended to anyone looking to start their journey or to finally accomplish what you've been meaning to for years.

Let's be honest. A great workout is something we all love to hate. That feeling of soreness…read moreafterwords, it's the sweetest misery but we chase it everytime. On my quest for summertime fine I've been doing Burn's Raise the Bar Challenge, and even committed to coming 5x a week (every week) --minus a week where I got taken out by a terrible spider bite (no, didn't get any super powers) I've done it. It's a great workout, I highly recommend and they even offer free childcare at most of their classes (so keep the kiddos coming). Did I mention this location has a locker room with showers? This was literally a game changer for my morning routine, there's only 2 but stillllll...g a m e c h a n g e r. Also, TR rocks, he's my favorite trainer there. Kicks our butts everytime and I appreciate the extra motivation u get from someone not letting u slide, like ever lol. Alright Burn, I'll see you later.

I have been going here for three years now, the lead trainer has changed once during this time…read moreframe, it was a little difficult getting use to the new lead trainer, but like they say in show biz the show must go on. There are three outstanding things I like about this gym(business). First, they have a variety of times you can take the classes with some classes having child care, so I know this works with membership schedules. Secondly, the assortment of of exercise classes is well thought out and your body never gets use to doing the same thing. Finally, I have met some really nice people, through this experience not only trying to reach my personal goals, but working next to people doing the same helps keep me motivated. Just an add on, you can go to any burn boot camp in the country if you are an active member. Burn may not be for you, but please move your body and mind in some way.

Best Orangetheory Fitness in the Cary/Morrisville.. love the front office staff. Super welcoming…read moreand friendly. The coaches are encouraging and knowledgeable. They provide the best vibes for an intense workout. I have been at the facility since 2021 and I have never felt so good.

Excellent instruction, knowledgeable and organized front desk staff, beautiful facility, and…read morewelcoming community of members! Visited this studio for a Sunday morning workout with lead Instructor, Duece, and was not disappointed. This studio is doing something special - worth every penny.

outstanding gym with fantastic array of equipment and well-trained coaches to ensure the safety and…read moreoptimum fitness outcomes. Kyrie writes the various programs to challenge us & we love her as our am coach along with Beatriz and Craig.

The Athletic Lab was exactly what we needed as team when we used their facility. It was very clean…read moreand organized and the staff was welcoming and respectful!