Testimonials
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"Thanks so much for the update and for staying current with members' needs. I am a former Peak member and cannot begin to tell you how impressed I am with what you have already done to the place and how pleased I am that I joined your membership. I wish you continued success and look forward to being here (at North Ridge) for a long time." -Rapid Fitness Member 
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"Thank you so much for caring about our gym and your members. Your email put a big smile on my face. I take all the classes you offer, so you can imagine how happy I am that you plan to add 20+ more in Oct/Nov. I don’t know what I would do without my Rapid Fitness. I moved to the USA in 1990 from London, UK and during that time I have moved around the country. Raleigh has been my home now since 1996. Over the years I have tried many gyms, but none can compete with Rapid. The gym has a great family feel about it. Staff, Instructors, Trainers, and Members are all so friendly, and I know it is genuine. Thank you for brightening up my life and making our gym the BEST!!!!!" -Rapid Fitness Member "P.S. I loved the Sh’bam Master class this past Saturday. Wow, I had so much fun." |
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"Thank you for the invitation to provide feedback! I have enjoyed getting back into weight-lifting at your gym, and am beginning to feel at home. I enjoy how I'm always spoken to when I walk in the door, and have started to recognize faces and make connections. I can't believe it's been 9 weeks! I've taken advantage of the free personal training session, but not the free health assessment - I plan to do that sometime soon. I've already made great gains in muscle strength, and look forward to continuing to improve. Thanks for the support! See you soon! Today is shoulders... :)" |
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"I have been a member of several gyms for 25 years and can say that by far Rapid Fitness is the best gym I have ever belonged to. The staff and members are super friendly and very helpful. Chase has been wonderful. I will continue my membership when mine expires as long as I am in the area. |
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I faced a life threatening illness and weighed around 290 pounds when I started working out. I was a member at a local gym that did not provide the environment that I needed to continue training with the intensity I needed. I met Ray at a health fair and he invited me to the Glenwood Avenue location and I was sold on the gym immediately. The sales staff was enthusiastic and professional and the gym was incredible. Over the last couple of years, Rapid became a home away from home for my wife and me. Losing almost 95 pounds, I got into the best shape of my life, even better than when I was a young Marine. My battle with prostate issues was defeated in the sweat filled workouts at Rapid and the diet changes in my life. Rapid means everything to me it has been the place where miracles began to happen in my life. I have met so many good friends there. My wife and I tried for years to have children and because of my health issues, it seemed like it was going to be impossible. On March 17th, our daughter was born in Rex Hospital, the greatest joy of our life and as corny as it sounds, part of that miracle I give credit to having an awesome place to work out in and get healthy. I know that the gym industry by nature is a tough business and I pray that Rapid continues to thrive as an organization. Whatever your original motivation was for creating such an incredible gym, please remember that you are changing lives and that has eternal rewards that exceed any monetary consideration. I know that you are a business, man all I ask is that you do all you can to keep the doors open for a long time. There has been some changes that raise flags in the minds of some members like myself that depend on the excellence of your organization to provide a gym of this caliber to stay healthy. What you have done with Rapid is inspiring and I know with all that goes on behind the scenes that it is not an easy task to keep it going the way you do. My wife and I want to thank you and your staff for the last two years which have been the best of my life and thank you for being a part of our miracle. Just over two years ago when I walked in the doors of Rapid, I had no idea of the incredible influence your gym would have on our life and as I look at our daughter, I am overcome with emotion and cannot thank you enough for your role in our life. Please pass these sentiments on to your staff." |
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"There were days last year when I have felt so stressed out and too tired to go on and I wanted to cry (I know, right, me crying?). And everyday I would get myself up and head out to the gym and you all would make me laugh and think and realize that the only thing holding me from being a better me was myself. So maybe all the crazy jokes I make don't always make sense but thank you, honestly, for always taking the time to talk, to listen, to help me out and to push me to never give up on me. I may not express it out loud but your gym saved my health, made me stronger and made me realize who I really want to be. You can't repay that kindness because it's something that comes from people who care. So may I pay it forward with the people I care for everyday at work. Thank you more than I get to say." |
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"On behalf of the players, parents and coaches of the Triangle Blazers Basketball Club, I would like to thank you for providing our players with the opportunity to workout in your facility and the T-Shirts you donated to our program. Two of our freshmen made their varsity high school team. Their parents credit the conditioning they received in our SQA Program (made possible by you) as playing a key role in their success.
Our players and coaches LOVE the T-Shirts and wear them proudly. The shirts also provide us with a great opportunity to talk about your wonderful facility and your professional knowledgeable staff. I was always greeted with a big smile when I walked in by the front desk staff. We tell everyone we can Rapid Fitness is the place to go for quick results done right. Thanks again for your support. I look forward to the chance to work with you and your staff again soon." -Member |
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"Group Fitness classes taken to date: Body Flow, Zumba, Body Combat, Hip Hop Hustle, RPM and Body Pump. At each of these classes, I never feel intimidated. The instructors are always great in providing the level that we each may need. I always feel good after my class and enjoy the warm welcome and encouragement that I always receive. Body Flow –I have seen a significant difference in my flexibility, balance and body strength since taking Body Flow. Zumba – I am not a dancer but it’s all about fun and movement and we do lots of that. Love the music. Body Combat – this is my grrr-class. Love the empowerment that I feel. RPM – what a workout! Hip Hop Hustle – loads of fun and great music! Body Pump – I must work more of this into my schedule – perfect combination of muscle and cardio. The technique classes are very informative. It’s great to break down the movements to make sure that we have the best form. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to see other instructors that you might not have worked with before. All in all I am very happy with RGF. The instructors are always available to answer questions and offer encouragement. I enjoy explaining the classes to the “newbies” and always recommend RGF to people that I work with and see." -Member |
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"I joined Rapid Fitness July 30, 2010. I was a member of the gym when it was
Spa Health Club over 25 years ago. I have been doing aerobics and step
aerobics for 25 years. I used to teach in my younger years and have enjoyed
it immensely. I left this location over 3 years ago when things were
changing and joined O2 fitness club for the past 3 years. I LOVE aerobics, when the music starts I don't feel like I am working out. I came back to this gym because I saw Anthony, Mike, and Darise on the schedule. I have been taking their classes for years and missed them so. I am glad to be back and taking Anthony's class on Tuesday night 7:40 pm. On a good note I got my husband to join the gym with me, first time in all the 34 years we have been married. I can't believe he has lost 12 pounds since he joined 2 years ago, but he is now a member of Rapid Fitness with me. Thank you!" -Member |
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"Someone asked me recently to write a testimonial about RF. I quickly
accepted in hopes of relaying the excitement I feel for this gym. Since
RF's opening day, I've been a dedicated member and can be seen at the gym at
least 5 days a week.
I went through two pregnancies and had 2 children in the span of 3 years. My girls are 19 months apart, and my body was not prepared for the sudden changes and lack of time to recover. In light of three moves & two pregnancies in this time frame, two of these moves cross-country, I never felt settled enough to re-gain control over my fitness. We have now been settled in Raleigh for over 2 years, and I've been with RF for a year and a half. This allowed me to commit to get this "baby weight" off and get my activity level to where it was pre-kids. It's been over a year and a half since I started on this trail, and was at my pre-baby weight 5 months after joining RF and at my goal weight for the past 8 months, although I continue to get stronger and more fit. People ask me what I do when I work out, and my usual response is "group fitness classes." They usually want to know specifics. I respond "RPM (spinning), bodystep, bodypump, kickboxing, and some weight lifting." Getting in shape has also motivated me to set my goals even higher and am in training for a triathlon and an upcoming half marathon. I need classes to keep me motivated and interested. I'm not one to walk on a treadmill for an hour. Too boring! The excitement that comes with being in class and "in the trenches" with other folks, working hard along with me, keeps me motivated. I need that. The variety of classes offered at RF to keep my work-out regimen from stagnating is also a must. All teachers are receptive to questions or suggestions, and although they push us hard, most of us recognize that it's only for our own good. I want them to push me even harder. With these changes, I feel a new sense of strength and stability. I feel empowered in all aspects of my life and strong both physically and mentally. Thank you, Rapid Fitness." -Member |
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"I started doing the group fitness classes first just because I had a friend
who taught them; honestly I did not expect to enjoy them, but I have turned
into a total group fitness junkie. I have some classes that I just love (BodyJam and Hip Hop Hustle for example) and other classes that i take because they provide such a great work out that i feel good after the class. But, what keeps me coming back (besides the rocking instructors that Rapid Fitness has, I mean) is the fact I look forward to sweating to some good music, the instructors are encouraging and I LOVE the classes. Being in the classes has helped me lose about 80 pounds to reach my goal weight and I have competed in 2, yes 2 and I am working on my 3rd, mini sprint women's only triathlon. I am still in the back of the pack, but without the cardio exercise I get in those classes, I would never have thought of trying the first one." -Member |
"Three years ago I began an incredible journey back to health. Rapid Fitness has been an integral part of my personal transformation. In fact, I can say that Rapid Fitness helped save my life. I am writing this letter to tell you what Rapid Fitness means to me in order to influence any significant changes that you may make concerning the future of Rapid Fitness.
