Testimonials

"I would firstly wish to express how truly pleasant and enjoyable it is to walk into the gym and, regardless of who person behind the front desk is, say hello, or how are you today…WOW, that is worth the membership alone, to be treated with dignity and respect in the retail world today can only be described as priceless… you have taken and complied a truly worthy group of people and made a brand that is nothing less than prestige.

I came to the states seven years ago and joined a few gyms: “Gold’s Beyond fitness,” “Life Style-Life Time,” all of them left me feeling as if It was a privilege to be allowed in each day. I recently came to Rapid Fitness because after 4 years at “Life Style-Life Time,” I was growing very ill of the broken equipment, the broken lockers, the lazy ridiculous staff on their cell phones, and then after being carded in every day by the same girl, one morning I lost my card and when I said to the girl that I had misplaced my card, her response to me was, “Are you sure you’re a member here?” after four years almost every day taking my card and badgering me in, I’m asked that question.. I responded “NOT ANY MORE.” Being British, I tend to get a bit high in my crown but I wanted to make sure you know what a great job and a great staff you have at both your downtown location as well as the North Ridge location. It’s a sheer joy being welcomed as well as the spotless detail to how well you keep everything. I hope my next 4 years here grow to many, many more."

-Rapid Fitness Member

"Just wanted to comment on how much I like the instructors at North Ridge. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and really great at their jobs. I regularly take Chris's RPM class, Sonia's Zumba class and, until it was canceled, Allison and Liz's Sunday afternoon body combat class. All of the classes are so good and such great workouts. Kandace's Zumba class is amazing too. Because of my schedule, I am limited on when I can go to classes. I will really miss the Sunday Combat class, but I understand why it was canceled. There were about 7 of us that were always there. I wish there was a way we could convince people to try it. Anyway, thank you for hiring the best instructors!"

-Rapid Fitness Member

"In April 2011, I decided it was time to add exercise to my quest for better health. I have been overweight most of my life and was trying to change that. My daughter, who is a member of Rapid and loves it, suggested I join. The first night I came in, I walked on the treadmill for 10 minutes and thought I was going to pass out. I told my daughter I might be able to fit in 1 or 2 visits/week. My free physical assessment lasted 2 nights and 3 hours but in the end, I had signed a year contract for personal training three times a week. The reaction of everyone that knows me was shock and disbelief. I even started counting how many more sessions I had before this deal ended. At the very young age of, well let's just say over 50, I had never been in a gym or exercised.

Joining the gym and signing that contract for personal training has proved to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. From a health perspective, I was fortunate to get the best personal trainer for me, Rick Jordan, and he has changed my life. He has worked with me through knee and leg injuries and back pain - all of which are gone now. He motivates, inspires, pushes and makes me feel good about my progress, which I usually think is going too slow. I feel better than I ever have, my doctors are ecstatic and I've increased my sessions with him to four/week and signed on for another year. While working out with a personal trainer for 14 months, I've observed the other personal trainers and talked with other clients and believe that Rapid Fitness has an outstanding personal training program with great trainers who care.

From a personal perspective, I have always felt welcome and supported by the staff at Rapid. Being greeted and welcomed when I walk in the door helps make me feel at ease and comfortable even on the days when I feel like I am too old. The staff at the Glenwood location is awesome. I look forward to coming to the gym now and miss the staff and the gym when I am not able to come for a few days which is a testament to what a great experience it is. Not too bad for someone who had never been in a gym before. Thank you and keep up the good work, Rapid."

-Rapid Fitness Member

"I am a former Peak member and have been completely blown away by the transformation you guys have done to the North Ridge location. The staff and instructors are amazing and are really what keep me coming every week.

I'm a huge fan of the classes (especially Pump and Combat) and would love to see a CX Works class in the evenings or on the weekends. (I work in Durham Mon-Fri and can only work out evenings/weekends.) Another flow class would be awesome as well!"

-Rapid Fitness Member

"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

"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."

"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... :)"

-Rapid Fitness Member

"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.

Thank you so much for offering top notch equipment that is serviced on a regular basis and a very clean environment!"

-Rapid Fitness 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.

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."

-Rapid Fitness Member

"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."

-Rapid Fitness Member