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Activedge Fitness & Sports Performance
“This is just the kind of facility I was looking for with a great PT, Mollie, and access to a lot of exercise equipment to really get stronger and be able to run again!”
Best Personal Trainers in Durham, NC
24 trainers listed · 12 in Durham · 4 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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United Thai Boxing & MMA
- Karate
- Intimidate
- Walk
“It was great, learning my first few steps of muaythai and how to fight, I initially thought it would be just some kickboxing cardio, but this is real training to learn to defend yourself to fight.”
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North Durham Fitness- Crossfit Gym in Durham
- Working Out
- Life
- Matter
“While many people typically join gyms for weight or appearance-related reasons, I can attest that NDF will not only help you reach your physical fitness goals, but it will also positively impact your mental, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.”
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Ikaika Personal Fitness
- Lifestyle
- Accountability
- Class
“-I have less acne, less GI/stomach upset, and an improved mood, to the point where I think I might be able to wean off of some mental health medication (under a doctor's guidance).”
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Courage Fitness Durham
- Shape
- Boot Camp
- Programming
“They do a fantastic job of starting you off with learning proper weightlifting form and make sure throughout your training everyone is exercising efficiently and safely.”
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Prime Athletic Training & Fitness Institute
“Even as a new member, I felt like I was working out with people that I had known forever and that I had support through each step of my fitness journey.”
This page lists 24 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Durham, NC. What each one says about its approach, its hours and its booking comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Durham, NC
12 of the 24 trainers we list are based in Durham; the other 12 serve Durham from towns including Raleigh (18 mi), Chapel Hill (8 mi) and Cary (14 mi). The trainers on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,938 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these trainers on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "community", "atmosphere" and "equipment". 4 are open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 4 offer a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the trainers on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 10 take bookings online. We count these figures across the trainers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the trainer before you enroll.
Why are some trainers here not in Durham?
12 of the 24 listings are based in Durham. The rest come from other towns within 20 mi. Distances are straight-line, and plenty of trainers take clients from further out than their address suggests.
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Crossfit RTP
- Skill
- Space
- Trip
“The owner did a 1-on-1 with me when I started to check on form and limitations, which allowed us to set goals and for him to relay that info to the other coaches.”
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The 360 Approach
“Prior to starting with The 360 Approach my body had seemed to plateau out with my former exercise routine, but after working with Chan for only a couple months I have been able to reach a level of weight loss and conditioning.”
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Rapid Results Fitness
- Weight
- Strength Training
- Enthusiasm
“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.”
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Jiyu Holistic Wellness
- Training
- Breath
- Body
“Yes Yes Yes, these people are excellent teachers and examples of fitness, body awareness, Self Defence, Martial Arts and maintaining body physical function.”
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Elijahsacra.com
“Data driven decisions and recommendation that approached my needs holistically instead of the “treat the symptom” method so many others in healthcare use today.”
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Durham Fitness & Wellness
- Nat
- Triangle
- Motivated
“Great personalized training program with Nat, his approach keeps me motivated to work towards my goal, very professional and effective !”
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Archetype Strength
- Shape
- Lifestyle
- Fee
“So all in all the gym itself is Ok; however, my review is largely based on the cancelation process, which if you couldn't tell from previous reviews is horrendous.”
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Crossfit Local
- Barbell
- Equipment
- Learned
“The coach, Chad, was excellent at making sure you were working at the level that challenged you without going too far at whatever level someone was at.”
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Knuckle Up Boxing Gym & Fitness Center Raleigh
- Crowds
- Chain
- Invested
“Been going to Knuckle Up since Jan 2023, training with Coach Lopez every week on boxing, grappling, weight training, etc… AND learning the art behind it all.”
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Expo Life Fitness
- Feedback
- Spa
- Evidence
“Brad is also very professional; he pays attentions to detail to the form during the personal training and he makes sure you feel good about yourself after”
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Active Bodez Personalized Fitness Training
“The Sports Performance training program has boosted my 8th grade son's confidence with his overall workouts, increased his strength and endurance, elevated his vertical jump and enhanced essential basketball skills that helped him to make his middle ...”
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Crossfit RDU
- Coaching Staff
- Programming
- Feel
“The enthusiasm/coaching from the noon coaches (Steve, Logan, and Pete) combined with the effort of my other noon Cross Fit classmates have really challenged me to go outside my comfort zone, work harder than ever before, embrace the challenging worko...”
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Elevate Health & Fitness
- MLM
- Matter
- Individual
“10/10 would highly recommend for anyone looking to crush their health and fitness goals, wether you've been working out for years or just getting started”
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Crossfit Chapel Hill
- Box
- Environment
- Feel
“It was encouraged to cheer others on if you finished the workout early which is a a wonderful part of the Cross Fit culture that I was happy to see implemented.”
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Excel Body Fitness
- Zumba
- Strength
- Class
“Carolee shares daily her positive attitude and happy smile as she consistently goes above and beyond in each of her classes demonstrating correct techniques, modifications for myself & any who need it, and unending support for me and every single pe...”
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Skill Fitness Studio
- Sweat
- Strength
- Shoes
“As someone who struggles with finding the motivation to go to the gym and who dislikes the stigma centered around trendy fitness bars, what I love about this studio and their team is how inclusive the experience is.”
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United Fitness Crossfit
“I've now been a member for 1 year and have never worked out as consistently as I have in the last year because showing up to a class is so much more than just a workout - it is fun, challenging, competitive, relational.”
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Cor4 Fitness
“Working out with a group of people esp if you keep with the workouts offers an awesome way to grow, get fit, and begin to transform your body the way you want either by improving cardio, getting stronger, or building muscle.”
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