I've received physical therapy treatment from Sam Ray for the past 2 years now and she is…read moreabsolutely the best! I've been through multiple PTs and chiropractors over the years, and nobody could find the right solution and treatment for me except for Sam. She is detailed, explains things thoroughly and comprehensively, and has remarkable talents/knowledge in the PT field. She is also super friendly and easy to talk to. I've seen massive improvement in my back, shoulders and posture from seeing Sam over the years and I highly recommend her! Everyone else at ActivEdge is also super friendly and makes you feel comfortable when you're here.

I've had one personal training session with Rutland, and it was great!…read more The gym has good equipment. Rutland did a great job of considering my goals and nudging me out of my comfort zone (I left sweatier and more out-of-breath than I usually am after a typical workout), all without pushing things into risk-of-injury territory. My first training appointment gave me a lot I can apply to working out alone, and I look forward to my next session!

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).

I attended a workout class here thanks to a recommendation from a friend. Throughout the years, I…read morehave participated in many workout classes and gyms. This place is hands down one of the best classes I have attended. I had such a great workout! I was sore for 3 days afterwards. I appreciate how their workouts are efficient as they can get you a great workout in only 45 minutes. Additionally, they have different classes throughout the week to mix it up. The trainers are wonderful. They make sure you get a good workout and are very personable and caring people. They seem genuinely invested in your progress. It is more expensive than your average gym, but they do provide exceptional workouts and trainers, so it can be worth it if you utilize it!

Let me preface by saying everyone's fitness goals and needs are different. I also wish we could…read moregive half stars in ratings because I would go with a 3.5 for sure. This review is based on 3 consecutive sessions attended during a trial period for $35 for one week. Each studio is different as I learned the one in Durham only charges $7 for one week trial but I digress... The Good: The trainer goes through the workout before starting and there's video screens to provide an additional resources during. Each workout has a proper warm up before and cool down after. Everything is perfectly timed so all you need to focus on is the work you're putting in. The workouts change daily so there's something new to look forward to. Most members are friendly and welcoming, others are aloof which isn't a big deal because I'm there to exercise first. The first day was smoother than I expected. The trainer was ready for me, gave me the tour, and I was set. The workout itself really tested my heart rate, (which I track). I would max out at 170bpm. I took more breaks when it got that high because it's not healthy to keep going. Great workout! The Bad: The stations are properly numbered but the order wasn't the same from day 1 to day 2. Day 3 was the same was day 2 though but still a bit confusing. It feels like the flow should be counter clockwise going from the back to the front, then immediate left to the back. It doesn't and when I missed a station I had to scramble to find the right place which cost me some exercise time. A couple of members wouldn't adjust and stared at me until I realized my mistake. No one was out of line but not adapting was frustrating. The exercises at some stations don't provide an adequate amount of room so I found myself trying to avoid someone's feet in front of me or next to me. I also found the muscles worked wasn't balanced enough. All 3 days I noticed more burn in my quads, back, and shoulders. I should note that I do workout regularly with supersets for weights and jogging and boxing for cardio. I'm 45 and definitely not what I used to be but I'm not off the couch ice cold either. The Ugly: I noted the price difference in the trial periods for different studios and that was annoying. While looking through memberships before joining. I know for a fact I saw an option to buy a lifetime membership for $349. I showed it to my wife and told her that's a great deal if I end up liking the gym. I was about to join after my third session and it...wasn't there...I know what I saw. I mentioned it to the owner and he said he'd never heard of anything like that and there was no way to give me that price for that option. The other options are simply too expensive for zero amenities unless you want to include the restrooms and free oranges. $209/monthly or $159 every quarter. That's too much for what is definitely a great workout but little else. I also kept seeing videos and ads that showed weighted sleds and battle ropes and nothing like that was present. Finally, the owners are nice people but the wife kept interrupting me while I was cooling down and stretching on the floor with my head down. She kept asking people, "Have you met Bryan yet?" Look, it's a very nice gesture and I appreciate wanting me to feel included but that was irritating. It felt unnatural and forced. Let me be clear, she was very sweet during conversation and I appreciate what she was attempting but it was awkward. Ultimately I decided not to join and it's 95% based on that lifetime option disappearing.

I'm usually the person who joins a gym, or an exercise class, and then keeps finding excuses not to…read morego!! That all changed when I started working with Caitlin at Alexander Pilates. The studio itself is in a little cottage nestled in the woods, it is warm and homey and doesn't feel 'gym like', good news for someone like me!! That's not to say that the private classes with Caitlin aren't focused, challenging, and fun! Yes, fun! Caitlin knows how to find the balance between no nonsense and letting me be me. She pushes just enough that I feel it the next day but I'm not in pain. I get exercises to do at home, and she is really encouraging and non-judgmental. Even the days I don't want to go I end up being happy that I went. I highly recommend the studio and especially the wonderful Caitlin! Oh, and there's TONS of parking on site!!

I can't recommend Diana enough as a Pilates instructor. I really respond to her mix of sweetness…read moreand ability to challenge me. I leave every session with a smile on my face, feeling lighter and for me with my history of depression and anxiety, mixed with a hatred of exercise, that's a big deal!!!

This fitness center takes exercise to a whole new level. It's good for you mind, body, and soul…read more The trainers and coaches bring so much enthusiasm and experience, I felt inspired the second I walked through the door. Their sanitary protocols are top notch! I'm very impressed!!! Are you GAME?!!

Body Games is a group fitness-based gym that focuses on weight lifting, athleticism, and cardio…read more They do a great job with structuring workouts week-to-week and are incredibly encouraging during all their classes. Dj and Dom are great people and they are the reason it doesn't feel like your typical run of the mill fitness center. It feels like a real community because they care about their members as a whole. Can't recommend this gym enough for both beginners and people with exercise experience.

For all you cardio junkies out there, it is in your best interest to check out PopUp Workout ASAP!…read moreI have attended a couple of classes now and they have literally kicked my butt and left me feeling terribly tired in the best of kick-ass workout ways. {This is a good thing!} Katie Corley, owner and founder of the PopUp Workout makes the experience! Her energy, excitement, music list and full sixty minute workout will leave you feeling addicted. The great thing about the PopUp Workout is you can literally do it anywhere! Make sure you wear clothes you are comfortable working out in and getting sweaty in {also wear tennis shoes!} as well as a: yoga mat {Katie usually has some extras just in case you forget!}, water bottle and towel {this is not make or break but I highly recommend if you're prone to sweating!} PopUp provides you with all the other essentials including "gliders" {paper plates}, a small rubber ball and two types of fitness bands. One thing I love about these workouts is that you could replicate everything at home, most of us have the "materials" around our house! PopUp now has about fourteen classes a month around Durham/Chapel Hill area including yoga, pilates, HITT, PopUp Tone and "Tighten 'n' Tone". The classes I've had with Katie have been full body: arms, legs, butt and abs. These classes do cater to a slightly older crowd (late thirties to early fifties range, women only), although I'm in my mid-twenties and I love these workouts! Plus, their rates are very reasonable for the workout you receive! So get out there cardio junkies and try at PopUp Workout!

The concept is interesting, although a little overhyped. Situationally, a great product…read more - Many of the stretches are stretched you could do on your own and these are largely a waste. While passive stretching certainly can help you get deeper, the evidence isn't very clear and typically you would want to come here after doing your own warmup and stretch. - Some of the stretches, however, are things you can't really do on your own and where the table/ staff are great. For example, assisted hip stretches are particularly useful given the difficulty of hitting certain angles and holding things still. - Staff are all incredibly friendly and responsive. Talk through what you need and they will help. - Place is very clean. - The service is particularly well-suited for movement impaired and elderly individual who may have a hard time stretching on their own. - Staff are probably underpaid and it looks like pretty hard work. Convention is no tipping if you buy a package but will give a large tip every once in awhile. - Particularly impressed by Colby!

I had a free scheduled appointment today at 11:30. I was told that I needed to show up 15-20…read moreminutes early, so that I wouldn't miss any of my 30 minutes of stretching. I came in at 11:14, and there were two staff and two clients. There was no one there to do the intake process, before my appointment was supposed to start. The clients obviously had an appointment that ended at 11:30. I shifted my meetings to be here, and had to leave without a stretch, because my appointment wasn't going to start until 11:45-11:50.

I found Allen after doing some searching locally for a therapist who does targeted massages…read more Shoulder and neck areas have been a big problem since fracturing the socket bone (glenoid) while mtn biking a year ago. Allen fully understood what I was looking to do/attack, but he has made some excellent recommendations for resolving muscle issues in the entire region of the body. Truly excited about the improvements I've made in my workouts, and looking forward additional gains in recovery.

Awesome massages. He's also a personal trainer and really knows how to give a therapeutic massage…read more I leave relaxed and with relief from aches or minor injuries.