Athletic Lab

The facility was fantastic! Good people, great coaches, and a needed escape from a long week of job training. Whether you're traveling and need to fit in a workout or need a place to begin your fitness journey, this is your place. Thanks again for the hospitality!

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Get in, get strong, get healthy. Awesome people make it happen here. I've been to a lot of crossfit gyms around the world and Athletic Lab has the best or matches the best offered anywhere I've been.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Not only does AthleticLab offer some of the best training and equipment in the area, they offer it at extremely reasonable rates. Anyone serious about olympic weightlifting, crossfit, powerlifting, or just generally achieving their health and fitness goals should honestly consider giving AthleticLab a try! More...

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I recently moved to Cary from NH for a new position with my employer. I used to work out multiple times a week back up north but when I moved, I took time off from my work out routine. Finally after several weeks and 3 burpees later, I found Athletic Lab. They are very professional and motivational. As a result of them continuing to work with me, I was able to place 35th overall in a Battle Frog Race. The entire staff is very professional and wants to work with everyone in helping them achieve their goal. I especially enjoyed the postcard I recently received congratulating me on my new back squat max. I always hear them say they are putting it the "computer" but never knew it existed. :) More...

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Truly care about you and your results. This was my box in 2014 when I lived nearby. When I moved further away, I tried other boxes but none really compared to the professionalism and expertise that Athletic Lab provides. Keep up the good work Mike! Shout out to Drake, John, Chris H., Stephanie as well as the newer coaches! Best facility I have ever trained at. Reasonable pricing for what you get in return. More...

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Outstanding facility and staff! Excellent training environment

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It's a great day with my daughter Jessica Newton

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At the recommendation of a friend I signed up for a 6 week Healthy Living Challenge. The support was awesome and I not only lost six lbs in a healthy way I lowered my cholesterol and changed my eating habits. I am now signed up for another six week program and I took my first senza class this week. The instructor was great as were the other classmates. Looking forward to challenging myself. I will say this gym is very professional and for serious working out. More...

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Coach Mike definitely knows what he is doing had pressure and chin splints coming yesterday after workout didn't feel the slightest thing

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So almost two years ago I fell in love with Crossfit. There were times I knew it was a one-sided relationship. But I kept pushing through and we worked on our love affair. I even committed to meeting his parents, the competition WODs. Oh we were thriving. Then I got offered a new job out of town. I was for sure that our relationship could weather that storm. Crossfit is everywhere, Omnipotent even. But this move drove a wedge between us. I couldn't believe it, we were having trouble connecting in our barely 14 mo old relationship. I struggled to find a place where Crossfit and I could be together. I tried many places and even was the strange guy in the room all to try and salvage my relationship. Then one day I gave up. I broke up with Crossfit. I was in a funk. I couldn't focus. I tried seeing other gyms but nothing made feel the way Crossfit did strong, determined and holistic. Then the worse thing happened my old gym blocked me on FaceBook. Cut me off (removed from the gym page). I cried for a few days but then I woke up determined. The unstoppable in my quest to find Crossfit and make it a part of my life again. I dropped into a few places looked at a few profiles online and I picked a class at Athletic Lab Cary Crossfit. I was able to meet Crossfit again, on different terms this time. There was no delusion of fake relationship. I found my membership spot again. The class structure at AL is what I loved about my old gym, the workouts were strenuous and tough but modifiable if I wanted them to be. Here I enjoy pushing myself and I suspect the coaches of pushing me too when they loaded my bar at full weight. Thanks G. It's just what I needed and wanted. This is the spot. I'm glad I came here and I like the people. Don't make judgements on elitism or bro hood cause that e it's everywhere at every Crossfit, even if you think it doesn't; it does. The point is Crossfit and I are seeing each other again this time in a very healthy mutual relationship. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Now that I've been attending this gym for a month, I have never experienced such a great physical change in my body. This gym is 100x better than crossfit South Wake that I attended before. Dont even think about going to a different gym because this one is the best. More...

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Now that I've been attending this gym for a month, I have never experienced such a great physical change in my body. This gym is 100x better than crossfit South Wake that I attended before. Dont even think about going to a different gym because this one is the best. More...

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Best place in the triangle... No doubt!   Not your typical box.  AL not only has crossfit classes but scholastic performance, endurance and weightlifting, yoga on Sunday's and mobility on Saturdays.   Safety is top priority.   All coaches are well educated with college degrees in exercise science or related field.  The owner and his wife are very knowledgeable.  Everyone is helpful and will ensure prosper form over reps.    The vibe is encouraging,     I have been going there about 6 months and I am stronger than ever.  Love it!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Athletic lab is a top notch athletic facility. All of the coaches have degrees in fields relevant to exercise and have other certifications. Careful attention is paid to form and staying injury free. The classes (Endurance, Senza, Crossfit) will challenge you to push yourself but without the carelessness that you might find at other facilities. The equipment is great. Mike is constantly investing in new equipment from the bikes to the rowers to the type of weights that go on the racks. They also offer training to scholastic (middle, high school) kids to help them with training during season and off season. Several scholastic kids have gone on to scholarships. Mike has a Ted talk and speaks all around the world as well as coaching/consulting. I can't say enough positive about this facility and the staff (Stephanie is tiny but will kick your butt!). She can out pullup and pushup most everyone and so can many of the other coaches. Anyway, Go! It is great! More...

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Went to a performance fitness (Crossfit) class and it was awesome! The coach was great to work with; not only was he encouraging but he knew his stuff. The facility was unlike any other gym I've been to and I will definitely be going back! Loved my experience! More...

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Great knowledgeable staff and an excellent facility! Enjoying sharpening my weightlifting skills here!

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The trainers here are amazing. Best place to get fit in Cary hands down.

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Fantastic facility with an extremely qualified staff.

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Head Trainer for Camp Gladiator here in RDU. I met a few of the trainers from the Athletic Lab in Cary and must say that they rocked! It's always nice to see another company besides ours that actually CARE about their clients and results. Keep rocking! More...

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I don't have many CrossFit reference points with which to judge against, but I can say that I couldn't be happier at the Athletic Lab ("AL").  I came in (Sept 2013) with the limited goal of improving my overall health and physique beyond the significant amount of long distance running I was doing.  I now have many more goals I hope to achieve.ADDICTIVE:  CrossFit itself is an addictive training regimen / sport.  The varied workouts + the chance to compete against yourself and others gives me a reason to work harder.  Honestly, this aspect is the best thing you can get from a work-out: the desire to do more and do it better.  You can get this at most CrossFit gyms, so why is AL better?GREAT TRAINING:  The AL staff is incredibly knowledgeable and well trained.  Most importantly, you can tell that the "programming" of classes has had more thought put into it than any other gym I have been to.  The staff is always watching your technique and tries to find ways to help you improve (and watches when your cheating yourself ;).  Shout out to John and Stephanie as great examples of this!  The trainers here train Olympic and professional athletes, of which I am neither.They also have a Mobility and Endurance class.  I've not been to either, but they may be a good fit for you.EQUIPMENT:  State of the art equipment and plenty of space to workout.  AL's latest equipment refresh means even more equipment.  It does get busy at times though I don't think that they need more CrossFit class times.PEOPLE:  Again, I haven't met a trainer I don't like.  In addition, your fellow CrossFitters are friendly, helpful and not intimidating physically or personally, although they are all in great shape!  I have found that the "work ethic" of other members at this gym is higher than at others which I find to be a helpful challenge.  It is a very fun, energetic and community environment.  There are also some outside-the-gym activities such as participation in local races and competitions.BLOGGING:  AL's trainers regularly blog about technique and physical fitness.  I find these to be a very helpful free addition to the benefits I get from membership.  One of the owner's, Mike Young, has a TEDx talk you can look up.If you're interested, call and sign up for the foundations course.  Especially if you have little weight or physical training to recently.  Expect to be sore, but that's what you came for! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Visited while I was on leave a while ago in Raleigh area awesome staff friendly and the fact that there is an open gym when classes aren't going on is amazing. You don't find that at many hiit/cross fit/oly lifting facilities around here! Highly suggested if I lived in the area I would have a membership in a heartbeat. More...

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I was introduced to this facility over a year ago by a friend. I drank the Kool-aid and I love it. Staff is extremely knowledgable and attentive. They have a wide variety of programs to fit your needs. I attend the cross fit classes and have taken some if the Olympic lifting classes. my job requires a physical fitness test annually and they have helped me shave off 4 minutes from my time. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking overall fitness. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Thanks to Mike, Stephanie, and crew - I've been able to train for my half-marathon with no problems. The facilities and equipment are great, but the training programs and coaches are what make the AL stand out from the rest of the boxes out there.

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I've been training at the Athletic Lab for 6 months now and I cannot believe how much it's impacted my life.  I had been working out at O2 fitness where I liked the group classes, but after a year there, the classes no longer challenged me.  My fiance had joined the Athletic Lab so I tried it out with him - definitely a challenging workout!  I was winded on the warm-up.  I was also impressed with the attentiveness and knowledge of the trainers - they are still always giving me pointers and correcting my form.  I'm probably in the best shape of my life.  Outside of the obvious physical benefits, I love the social atmosphere.  Everyone is really nice and encouraging.  We love the occasional potlucks and just seeing the CrossFit crew every workout.  Definitely different from large gyms where everyone puts in their earbuds and tries not to make eye contact.  Plus, it's added a new dimension to my relationship.  My fiance and I talk about the workouts, encourage each other, and compliment each other's accomplishments.The structure of the Performance workouts includes a 10-15min warm-up, strength training portion, 10-20 minute WOD (with an Advanced option), and stretching to cool down.  The Athletic Lab also offers Endurance classes, Olympic Weight Training, and Scholastic training.  The classes are at convenient times and they have a nice online sign-up system.Basically, I can't say enough good things about this place.  I've tried out another CrossFit facility and heard about others through word of mouth.  As far as I can tell, the Athletic Lab is really unique in it's offerings and quality.  It's awesome. More...

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Top-notch facility with top-notch staff. Compare the experience level of staff, methodology, credentials of staff and science behind Athletic Lab to any other facility in the nation. Athletic Lab is a true leader of sports-science and provide attention to detail that is unrivaled by any other facility. If you want to be trained by the best and be the best athlete you can be whether a weekend warrior, upcoming high school athlete or current professional, Athletic Lab is where athletes are made. More...

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I've been going to the Athletic lab since April 2012. I have been working out in Gyms for the past 10 years, and this is by far the best facility I have ever stepped foot into. The staff is extremely knowledgable and required a minimum of a CSCS to work there , while most are pursuing advanced degrees. The facility is always clean and well kept (Thanks John and Cliff), and they have the most contemporary strength training equipment. You won't find any Machines here, It's free Olympic weights, and strongman training equipment. Crossfit classes are extremely well organized, challenging, and I always feel as though I have sufficiently worked myself in the hour time period. Not only do they offer Crossfit but also have Olympic weight lifting classes which I found myself attending a few months after joining the gym. On top of that they offer Health classes, Healthy living challenges, and other events on a regular basis. If you want to come to a real gym and not a 24 hours fitness mill come here you will not be disappointed. More...

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I can't say enough good things about this place. One of my favorite aspects is the variety of offerings. Included in the membership are crossfit, endurance, and senza bootcamp classes (which are all awesome) or the weightlifting or competitive crossfit teams. The excellent coaches, community, variety, and facility set AL apart. Definitely the best place to train in the area. More...

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The environment at Athletic Lab is nurturing and they really try to coach you versus pushing you to beat a number at the expense of proper form and your health. Classes are held several times a day - I like the 6AM they have on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. But they also have a mid-morning class 11AM on T, TH and a Noon Class on M, W, F, and of course many evening classes - finding a compatible time won't be a valid excuse for you not to get a workout in. Bonus: Sunday's are open hours for folks to come in and just work on whatever they want. Things I enjoy about Athletic Lab: + the staff - all real pros (nurturing, quick to coach/cheerlead when needed, friendly) + the facilities - just look at the pictures, the best but also always improving + they offer strength and endurance sessions - the endurance session is particularly fun and a nice mix up if you want to lay off the olympic weight stuff or if you want to work on your running times + the people that work out here - everyone's very friendly and it does feel like a community of sorts + Yes, there are professionals, Olympians (or hopefuls), and ex-collegiate DIV I athletes that work out here - but it NOT elitist. If anything, it's the opposite of thatThey helped me lose lots of inches, pounds, and body fat % but they also helped me gain confidence and true physical fitness.One more thing - they invest heavily in the facilities and equipment. Going in right now is brand new AstroTurf, or artificial turf of some sort, and 5 additional squat racks/pull-up stations. This in addition to the tons of new weights, bars, medicine balls, etc. they bought just this year. More...

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I love the Lab! I was introduced over a year ago and I still love going. This place has absolutely every option to get you to what ever look and shape you are looking for. I do crossfit but they have many many other options. I have noticed a huge difference in my health and energy since starting. Thanks guys!!!! See ya in the AM! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

You come to the Athletic if you want to be trained by the most knowledgeable staff in the area. The staff is comprised of legitimate athletes with a vast knowledge of athletic training.  These folks are university educated in sports science and sports movement. They are not a bunch of folks calling themselves "athletic trainers" just because they got a few certifications after attending a weekend seminars.Whether you are looking for intensive, sport-specific training or maybe you just want to discover your inner athlete, the Lab is a great place to check out. I see all sorts of athletes of various specialties around the gym.If you like crossfit, this is your best bet in the area. They instruct crossfit as is should be instructed. They remove all of the B.S. that's dangerous and counter productive, and provide a healthy, high-intensity, group environment for rapidly improving your level of fitness. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

SO MANY GOOD THINGS TO SAY. Where to start... I bought the Groupon deal before I even moved to the area. I knew I wanted to at least try a box (I've bought deals before but never actually bought a membership. ).I called to schedule my first class ASAP. They were very attentive on the phone and set me right up. I logged in online and all the classes were full! I was really aggravated and emailed them to ask if they had any suggestions/alluded to the fact that I may just want a refund. One of the co-owners emailed back promptly and said he doubled the class sizes and trainers to accommodate. (I was REALLY impressed. The man knows what he's doing on the business side of things/keeping customers- even just potential ones - happy.) Once I got there, I was super impressed with the equipment/space. VERY spacious (and clean!). Looks just like my dream gym- plenty of squat racks. :) There were no dumb Foundation courses I was forced to run through which I was happy about because I know a little bit and those classes are usually too easy. All the trainers have been AMAZING. They always learn your name (as does the girl at the front desk - love her as well!), cheer for you, and assist you with your form (which is the most important part for me- injuries are a big NO in my book). No one here is elitist and they will modify the workouts so anyone can do them, but you're still pushing yourself. I have never really considered paying CrossFit membership prices (just graduated college - student loans, etc) but for once I'm actually thinking about how I'll make it work. For once, it finally seems worth it! I HIGHLY recommended this place. Go here. You will be so happy you did.PS They also do some sort of kids training. If I had kids I would ABSOLUTELY trust my kids in these peoples' hands! More...

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The only thing better than the facility is the staff. I am by no means an athlete, but this place is getting me in great shape. The staff is always watching form, which is definitely helping alleviate aches and pains associated with working out on your own with no oversight. Everybody is super friendly, including other members. They also have convenient classes and location. More...

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This place is AWESOME!!  I love working out at Athletic Lab, they have a fitness program that can cater to every fitness level/age/ability.  The work outs are challenging and you feel amazing afterwards.  Not only is it fun and rewarding, but the staff really knows what they are doing.  Last March I tore my ACL skiing in Jackson Hole, WY  and decided not to have surgery until the end of the spring semester.  I was worried that I would gain weight and loose fitness, but thanks to Dr. Young and his knowledgeable staff I've been able to continue working out and stay in shape while not causing any more damage to my knee.If you are looking for a place to help you get back into shape, stay in shape, or get ready for your next athletic adventure, Athletic Lab is the place to go! More...

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Having just moved down from Chicago I was looking for a gym to join. I took advantage of all the various free trials from O2 Fitness, Life Time Fitness, Fitness 19, etc. . and Athletic Lab was exactly what I was looking for. Everyone is very friendly, engaging, and supportive. Being near the bottom of the fitness level in my class I tend to take the most time to finish the circuit and I appreciate the people that have finished the workout cheering me on. Believe me it helps. Also Mike tailors the workout so it is challenging for everyone involved which I appreicate. If you are serious about wanting to get in shape, then this is the place for you. More...

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By working out at Athletic Lab, I have achieved a higher level of fitness and athletic confidence than I ever thought possible after having a baby. Mike Young helped me set and reach challenging personal fitness goals. With the help of his expertise in the weight room and on the track, I learned new events, set new personal bests, and returned to compete in track and field at a high level after a substantial absence from the sport. Athletic Lab is by far the best place for technical, scientifically based, individualized training for high performance in the triangle. I recommend it to all who are serious about reaching their athletic potential, no matter what stage in life. More...

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I first found out about Athletic Lab (AL) when they relocated to NC August 2009.  I secretly stalked this place for a few months to keep up on the AL happenings (shhh. ..don't tell them that).   I STILL STALK them but work out here as well.  Some people would say I LIVE HERE!!  I started training consistently with Mike Young at Athletic Lab in October 2010 and recently was crowned the AL Pull Up Champion in January 2011!!  I went from 3 pull ups (in 2010) to 8 pull ups (in Jan 2010) to 20 pullpups.  STRICT PULL UPS no Kipping!!  Now when I google my name Ruby Bost I actually come up.  :-)The entire AL staff has a ton of knowledge.  I bet you if we added all of the experience collectively they would be older than Methesual!  The are a fun group to be around and experts at what they do.  The training groups here are fun; and I've developed a few friendships out of training here.  Athletic lab has tons of classes for all pepole of all ages.  They are always growing and expanding so if you don't see something that fits you inquire within.  Whatelse:  cool website, amazing staff, continuing education events for fitness professionals, it's awesome...it's better than awesome it's MAGIC!Yelp does not have enough stars for this place!  ATHLETIC LAB IS OFF THE CHARTS, OUT OF THIS WORLD BEST PLACE I HAVE TRAINED IN MY LIFE!  So I'll leave it to you.  Just don't stalk them like I did.DROP by FOR a FREE trial WORKOUT!If you enjoy the FREE.FITNESS.FUN  then SIGN UP for a MEMBERSHIP!  You'll thank yourself...then come back and thank me later.  Check out the Athletic Lab website athleticlab.com More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I moved here from Southern California and was really worried I wouldn't be able to find a fitness program that I liked. I originally tried Life Time Fitness but it was horrible. I don' t like the huge corporate gyms that are there just to make as much money off you as possible by trying to sell you services that you don't need and by people that aren't qualified.I found Athletic Lab and couldn't be happier.  Mike Young and the entire staff is amazing.  There is a good range of class times, the people are fun and encouraging and it kicks your butt!!!!  Everyone works out at their own level but in a small group.  There is no doubt you worked out as hard as you could when you leave this place.  This isn't your typical gym, its much much more! Give it a try:) More...

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