Love OTF.... but current Meadowmont OTF studio customer service sucks…read more After 18 months loving my OT Beat Link (Apple Watch heart rate monitor), I recently lost it. It was a great option for me so I bought a replacement OT Beat Link ($140) on Monday at Meadowmont which is currently my home studio. I finally *found* my lost OT Beat Link on Tuesday night (of course ;-), and then proceeded to return the never-used-still-in-the-box-with-all-the-parts new OT Beat Link on Wednesday morning at Meadowmont. I was informed there is a strict no return policy for all heart rate monitors... doesn't matter if the device is still in the box and has never been used. I hate to give the Meadowmont OTF studio a negative review. I have been an OTF member based at Meadowmont studio for over 8 years, and overall OTF is awesome. I wish current Meadowmont OTF management had better customer service, IMO they used to do much better. Luckily there are several OTF studio options in the area and I would highly recommend trying those over Meadowmont.... I have found the MLK OTF studio in Durham to be a superior option and there are a couple other studios in the Chapel Hill/Durham area.

I was only a member for a few months. The staff was very nice and always helpful. The only thing I…read moredidn't like was that not all coaches ensured members were wiping down equipment after they used it. I was used to coaches hand out wipes at each station between transitions. Other than that it was a great experience!

Great gym with great people. People there push you while making you feel comfortable and at homeread more

Terrific coaching never thought as a100 lb 74 year old I could deadlift 105 lbs or a 4 min plank…read moreand 25 weighted sit-ups Amanda is an amazing observer, instructor and Cheer leader.

This is a nice gym for a drop in if you're from out of town and looking for a box. The owner was…read morevery friendly and the coach Hugh was great to work with. All the members were friendly. Definitely going back for a drop in next time I'm in the area.

It's hard to find a better gym that CF Homeward. The coaches are welcoming, the community is fun,…read moreexciting, inclusive, and hard-working, the manager is always present and greets everyone with a smile, and the owners are always keeping their eyes and ears open for how to make the gym even more awesome. The programming generally follows classic CF programming - lift, skill, metcon - though we've gone through various cycles to emphasize certain skills or muscle groups (powerlifting, Oly-style weightlifting, KB, etc), and it's very obvious how much thought goes into the programming. They also have other programs - endurance, youth, KB, mobility, etc. And child care on Saturdays! And to boot, they have massage therapists, 2 PTs, and other body work professionals IN HOUSE. It's like a one-stop shop for getting awesome. Can't recommend it enough!

I found this gym in January and out of curiosity, I decided to sign up for their Bootcamp deal,…read moresince it was only 50 for the first month. I was returning to working out following an injury, and during that first class Morgan was super accommodating and showed me how to do all of the movements properly, ensuring I was comfortable and getting a good workout. The first class was so fantastic, I decided to sign my mom up. Almost three months later, we have each lost 15 lbs, gotten a hell of a lot stronger, and gained confidence in the gym. I've switched over from the Bootcamp to the full CrossFit membership and though the barbells were intimidating, the coaches made the transition so easy. The community is incredible, every single one of the coaches are caring and knowledgeable, and this gym got my mother to go from never having worked out beyond walking to weightlifting. Definitely stop by and try it out if you can!

Do it! I went through 3 hip surgery and I was inactive for almost 2 years! After gaining 60 lbs I…read moreneeded a supportive community. I was a bit skeptical to do Crossfit but this isn't your typical box they will not force you to do anything to break your back! I've been coming here since January till now and lost over 25 lbs I highly recommend this box! All the coaches are extremely supportive! Every workout is scaleable and not once did I felt judged for doing something wrong or not putting weights on the bar! It might look like a small box but cf CrossFit is very well equipped!!!Do it now, your future self will thank you!

I believe Kyle is the best kept secret in personal training in the Triangle…read more I want to tell you he is terrible, so you won't try to schedule with him. But, that would be a lie! He has listened to my goals, my challenges. He creates a weekly practice for me and one for me and my husband that is a thoughtfully planned workout, each session building to the next. I look forward to each challenging session because Kyle encourages me to exceed my best without pushing me beyond what is safe and reasonable. I feel safe, seen and know I will exceed my fitness goals with Kylie's guidance! Kyle is one of two trainers I work with at Empower ... I can't imagine any there who do not meet this standard ... if you are thinking of giving personal training a try, just go to Empower! You will be matched with a wonderful trainer who will do the same for you!

Great people, trainers, environment! Good for your body. The value in knowing what to do and how to…read moredo your training is of great value. Money is reasonable in maintaining your health.

I attended CrossFit Local (CFL) for the better part of two years, during which time I attended…read moreabout 175 classes. I liked it a lot at first but now have more mixed feelings, and recently switched to another gym. It's a nice facility, lots of space with high ceilings and big fans, and easy access to the back parking lot for running and any other outdoor exercises. It's clean and has great equipment (maybe aside from the bikes, which aren't used in workouts anyway). Everything is maintained very well. The coaching at CFL is terrific. Members get lots of individual attention even in the group setting, with good instruction about proper technique and plenty of encouragement when the going gets tough. Classes typically start with an icebreaker and a thorough warmup. CFL also has a good member community. It's a friendly and supportive environment. Class sizes are very reasonable -- a typical class might have anywhere from 5 to 8 people. Rarely did I feel cramped during workouts, even when the classes are bigger. The programming has more of a focus on strength than conditioning. There's a particularly heavy emphasis on the Olympic lifting and powerlifting. Each class has a conditioning aspect as well, but some other CrossFit gyms offer more in this regard. In general, the workouts lack the variety of movements that I've seen at other gyms. Not much core work, for example, and no bike work as noted above. So while you will definitely get strong if you go to CFL, it's not the most well-rounded exercise experience in my opinion. It really just depends on what you want. In terms of COVID-related safety precautions, nobody there seems to care very much. The classes usually occur indoors even when the weather is nice. Members are welcome to do it outside if they prefer (which may or may not be practical depending on the workout), but most people just do it inside, with no real effort to social distance or anything like that. In that sense, it's kind of like this weird alternate reality world where COVID doesn't exist, or at least isn't a big deal. If you're not that concerned about it and don't want to be inconvenienced by preventative measures, then this could be the place for you while other gyms have more restrictions in place. But if you are concerned about it, I recommend staying away for the time being.

I absolutely love this crossfit location! I have been going a couple times a week for a little over…read morea year now. I have to say it took me a long time to realize I should give it a try, so I eventually got myself in there and it was nothing like I thought it would be. I thought it would be intimidating-its not. Its super diverse in body size, shape, age, gender, and Chad and Kelly are amazing, along with the rest of the coaches ive been able to have this experience with. The people are great, the music is great, there is always a challenge, and its motivation to push myself! Its been a lot of fun, I suggest if youre looking for a great crossfit location THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE!!

Clean space. Friendly staff. Amazing workout!! If you…read morehaven't tried a HOTWORX session, you are missing out.

LOVE coming here to workout! The staff members are so nice and helpful. The workouts are intense…read morebut with the modifications I'm still challenging myself and getting stronger. Love the 24hrs access to be able to come and go on my time. So Happy I joined and feeling better in my body.

Very strong community across all classes that I've visited. I think this is a function of the…read moresmaller class sizes, older and more ethnically diverse demographic (though there is uniform probability of any age being represented) and the more personable trainers + studio manager leadership. Classes are normally limited to 36 people, though presently, I think it's limited to 12 for COVID. Masks are worn for indoor workouts, doors are opened for circulation. Come check it out and tell them I sent you :) Shoutout to Tripp, Daniel and Bimala. Very cool trainers and people who love what they do and the people they are coaching.

Earlier this year I joined F45 as a way to get back in shape, and be healthier overall. I had…read morepreviously tried things like T25 (Videos), and in the past had been a gym member (lifting weights); but none of them really kept me motivated and coming back...nor was I really very dedicated to cardio work. F45 kind of changed all that. Each session is pretty intense as far as a workout goes, but it's all about how hard you push yourself. Exercises can be slower and easy, or fast and hard (or slow and hard ;-) ) depending on how you feel, and your level of confidence. However, the trainers that are there to help you along and the team of people that you work out with that help you to get motivated make all the difference. The folks that come there are super friendly and engaging; and the trainers are personable and non-judgemental ;-) . It's a high intensity workout, and it's easy to get a lot out of it so long as you go on a regular basis. All that being said, I'm a fan of F45. There are some things that make it better (perhaps) than others: - Erika (the trainer that is usually there when I go) is super friendly and helpful; she's always greeting you with a smile on her face, and ending the day with high-fives; and during the workouts she's letting you know where you can improve - or where you can push yourself harder. - The changing exercises daily (both in terms of timing, flow, and exercises themselves) keep things from getting dull; and you're focusing on different body parts - which is also great. - There are NO TREADMILLS; it's personal - but I'm not a fan of those things at all, so the lack of them is a plus for me. I've met several nice people at the local F45, and although none of them have invited me or my family over for dinner, I remain hopeful. Seriously though - the people are great, the trainers are great, and they have these heart monitors you can strap on to see how much you are improving. I'd highly recommend you go and try it out if you're looking for something different, and engaging, in terms of high intensity interval training.