Pretty obvious that Desmond doesn't care about the gym. Lot of busted old equipment, nothing is…read moreever cleaned, he never runs the AC, toilets aren't even secured to the floor, and good luck drying off your hands after washing them.

I've been going here from some time now, and it's been a very good experience. I mainly do…read moreweightlifting there, and since there's over 10 racks there, I've never had an issue finding a spot to lift. During the middle of the day, it's fairly empty, so there's maybe only 1-3 other people there during off-peak hours. Even in peak times, I see everyone working in with each other without any hassle. Desmond recently gave the place a really nice renovation with some new racks, so it's looking good there. Even before then, the gym's got all the equipment I need to get my workout done and then some. I always feel welcome here, and Desmond greets me by name anytime he sees me come in. If you just want to lift and don't need classes/training, the $20/mo is absolutely a great deal.

I am singing the Beatles song this year. (When I'm 64!) LOL I have always played sports and was…read morelooking for strength training to keep me in shape and mostly prevent racquetball injury. I knew of the kettlebell "getup" from workouts at the Y and had heard kettlebells were a distinct workout. I signed up for a workshop with Rapid Results Durham NC. Betsy Collie is amazing. I have been working with her for over a year. Her knowledge and enthusiasm communicated through out her workouts is the best I have experienced. Her company, Rapid Results is aptly named. Kettlebell workouts and stretching she incorporates has quickly increased my strength, balance and flexibility. She is fun loving, compassionate, and always teaching, teaching, teaching. She explains everything, she knows tons about not just technique but how and where it affects and strengthens. I like that I can work out at her place or via Zoom, she pays attention and helps all. I feel like a "there" participant. She customizes workouts weekly so we may be doing classic moves but are always learning something new which keeps the class interesting. You can work at your own speed and weight, no pressure except she will push you if she thinks you are lame ducking it, I believe is positive. She does the workouts with us so we can always see her technique. She walks it like she talks it. I highly recommend her and kettlebells!

I have been working with Betsy Collie at Rapid Results Fitness for nearly five years, taking…read moreclasses at the gym and at my home on Zoom. At 70 years old, I'm stronger and as mobile as ever. Betsy has an extensive knowledge in strength training, and if I find any movement difficult or painful, she has an uncanny ability to pinpoint the problem and address it before it causes an injury. Highly recommended.

I once thought personal training wasn't for me... I'm too old (55), I'm not a professional athlete…read moreor actor, but I was so wrong! Zoe Dinkins and this amazing women-owned gym changed my life! I am healthier, happier, and more confident in my body. This gym and this trainer have my highest recommendations!!!!

I once thought personal training wasn't for me... I'm too old (55), I'm not a professional athlete…read moreor actor, but I was so wrong! Zoe Dinkins and this amazing women-owned gym changed my life! I am healthier, happier, and more confident in my body. This gym and this trainer have my highest recommendations!!!!

FlowCorps Durham is my go to spot for hot yoga and hot mat pilates. The studio is clean and just a…read morewelcoming space. Jose Miguel is the sweetest studio manager and will always take amazing care of you and Kyle Yamakawa teaches the BEST yoga classes. His energy is on point and his instructions are always clear, helpful and fun! Hot yoga can get really tough and having an instructor that just exudes good energy and makes you giggle during class is just great. It takes your mind away from the hard task at hand and makes you realize that you're doing yoga for you and it shouldn't be all serious. Yoga should be fun, exciting and liberating and both Kyle and Jose do a good job of reminding you of that. Located in Brightleaf Square with free 2 hour parking at the lot right across the street. Easy commute in and out whether it's morning or afternoon. Highly recommend!

Really enjoyed a difficult but fun Barre Chisel class!…read more I believe the instructor was Anna. The parking is a little strange being behind the building I'd recommend entering through the front (I accidentally came in via the back door and therefore was a bit confused where to check in and the board has all the info you need)! Great class and loved the 90s playlist - lots of energy and worked all aspects of the body in one go. I cannot speak the the price of classes as I was introduced to the studio via class pass but it was a great experience and I'd love to drop in occasionally

Discovered this gem via ClassPass and decided to give it a try! Riley taught our mat Pilates class…read morein a beautiful, airy, and welcoming studio space. The vibes were great, the playlist was awesome, and the workout was even better! I do lots of barre and yoga, so I figured this would be in a similar vein, but I was so wrong. I was sore (in a good way!) in muscles I didn't know I had! Riley's teaching style was super approachable and she gave lots of options for modifications to accommodate any injuries or discomfort. Honestly, I liked my experience here so much that I'm thinking about getting ClassPass just to add The Cube into my regular rotation.

O2 Fitness in Durham NC did not disappoint…read more The facility is very clean, extremely spacious, well-maintained, and fully stocked with top-tier equipment. Whether you're into heavy lifting, functional training, or cardio, they have everything you need. The staff is friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful -- you can tell they actually care about members and creating a great gym culture. The atmosphere is motivating without being intimidating, which makes it perfect for both beginners and serious lifters. Locker room was clean and the layout was spacious. To all my fellow Iron Addicts... If you're serious about your fitness and want a gym that delivers on quality, O2 Fitness is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!

I had a negative experience at this gym because of one trainer's attitude. Erin came across as…read morecondescending and acted as if she owned the place, which made the environment feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. I don't expect everyone to be overly friendly, but I do expect basic professionalism and respect, especially from staff or trainers working around members. The gym itself may be fine, and other people there may be great, but this interaction left a bad impression. I would be hesitant to recommend the gym unless management does a better job making sure trainers treat members with respect.

Ashanti is an excellent trainer - I don't even know where to start! I started working with him in…read moreJuly of '18 and I'm glad that I did! Ashanti is obviously a subject matter expert in the fitness/training arena. I've had one on one sessions with him, attended his full body boot camps (you will feel the BURN), spin classes, and currently working on the personalized workout plan. Ashanti is a very patient, funny, and genuinely concerned about his clients' overall health. Although I'm still working on my lifestyle change, i've learned new workout techniques, my weight has been steady instead of dropping, i've gained confidence, and overall better management of my body/health. I'm looking forward to more gains and classes in 2019!

AR is an awesome trainer. I started working out with him around March of last year, at first at…read moreSnap Fitness then when he left to strike out on his own, I followed. He is a great support. He knows you can do more than you think you can. I have made so many strides, so many accomplishments since I started. I have lost weight, my squats are much deeper, I am much stronger, agile and faster. A couple months into training, we started doing sprints on the treadmill and also different types of movements (side to side, backwards, high knees and then doing all these things on an incline). When it got warmer, we moved training to the outdoors. I like the change of scenery every once in a while. If you are interested in getting some personal training (even group training) then I highly recommend AR. Like I said, he is a great trainer, he is also very funny so that it is an overall enjoyable training experience.

I'm currently coming here for shoulder PT. I'm super impressed with my therapist, but not so much…read morewith the other staff. They haven't been the nicest or easiest to work with. Some how I got scheduled for a couple of pool sessions by accident. However I wasn't able to cancel it online. I had to call which was a headache. I had to jump through so many hoops!

"Fitness center just off Duke's west campus"…read more My regular gym has been closed for renovations, so I came here for a few weeks. A one-month guest membership was $70 for Duke employees, but it took quite a good 30 minutes just to sign up (needed to verify things, take my picture for ID, etc.). It's not a "high-end" fitness center with lattes, but it's certainly acceptable. They had some group exercise classes, but I didn't really look into those. Median age of people I saw there (~6:30-7:30am) was ~60 years old or so. It did seem like one emphasis here was for rehabilitation, too: one of the first things I saw after entering was a big set of rolling walkers. The layout is a bit odd-- large track circling various pieces of equipment, with free weights in one corner and bikes (for spinning classes) in another. I was never clear what the very center was for-- perhaps some sort of sport that wasn't being played in the early morning hours I went. Much of the equipment seems old. There was a lap pool in a room off to the side, but I never tried it. Positives: + Friendly staff + You get a locker key each time you check in (while they hold your car key) + Towel service + Sauna Potential negatives: - No TVs or other good distractions - Awkwardly large layout - Uncurtained group men's shower Synopsis: I was fine with this facility for a few weeks, but I definitely felt out of place as likely the youngest or second-youngest person exercising there in the early hours (and I'm in my 40s).