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January 2024 by david hardy
I am working out / training with Emerson Blanchard now for a few weeks. He is a great trainer! Extremely knowledgeable about building strength in a very safe way. Great personality! He is easy to talk with and gives very good feedback. Emerson is pushing me to meet my goals and it’s fun doing it. Yes, it is a bit of work too! The gym is well equipped for weight training with a lot of space and excellent equipment. Nice atmosphere! If you are looking for a great place to workout, check this gym out and hopefully you can get booked with Emerson.
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December 2023 by Sean Valle
Fantastic space and team. I've been doing one-on-one training sessions with Kaycee for the past month. I appreciate how she and the other trainers tailor workouts to clients' unique needs, are patient and steady, and encourage steady progress without risking injury. My goal has been to simply more easily and confidently move around, and I've already learned so much about movement and my body through my training. I feel much more energized and confident with all my physical activity thanks to my sessions, from my regular runs, to chores around the house, to just playing with my dog. Starting these sessions was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time.
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December 2023 by Jason Blevins
I’ve been going to Capital Strength for about a month now and it’s the best gym I’ve ever been to. I’m a complete beginner to lifting and upper body work and Ben,Peter, and the team are incredible - extremely nice, very encouraging, and are great, very knowledgeable instructors. The exercises Ben prepares for me are fun and challenging and I look forward to every session and continuing making progress. Highly recommended!
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December 2023 by Mark Lock
This gym was the perfect place to workout. It was spacious, clean and had all the right equipment for me to do big lifts and any body weight movements I wanted. I lost count of how many squat racks there were there were so many! Nice coaches and owner too.
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November 2023 by Ashley M
I started working out at Capital Strength four months ago and it’s been a fantastic experience. My trainer Emerson is the absolute BEST! He is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, professional, and invested in his clients’ success. He completely changed how I felt about weightlifting. What I love about this gym is the variety and quality of the equipment and the atmosphere. It’s welcoming no matter your gender, age, or ability. Highly recommend!
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November 2023 by Shaun Sparacio
I recently moved to Raleigh and looking for a gym was a top priority. Capital Strength has great trainers, programs and equipment. Convenient and easy to get to, and easy to schedule workouts with the app. And CLEAN and ORGANIZED.Compound lifts were new to me, so good trainers were essential. Ben's coaching has helped me gain confidence and trust myself. His cues and coaching help keep me from overthinking and slow down. Ben, Eli, Peter and Cary make me want to show up and try my best. I'm really happy with my progress.
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November 2023 by Liam Smith
I can't recommend this place enough! I've struggled with getting into exercising for forever but since I've started going here I honestly look forward to it! The staff are super friendly and do an excellent job of creating a comfortable environment for everyone while you're in the gym. And my trainer Emerson is a 10/10 guy very knowledgeable, takes his time to make sure you are going at the right pace, and does a great job of making exercising fun fir the both if you! If you're thinking of trying it out just go for it and you won't regret it
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November 2023 by KP Power
Great coaches, spacious facility with plenty of machines, free weights, towers, etc, and most importantly effective programming. I visited on a nice day and they had the big doors open, letting in fresh air. If you want yo get into shape and see results this is the place.
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October 2023 by Justin Jernigan
Capital Strength @ Conditioning is the best gym I've ever worked out at. There is tremendous space and equipment options available for anyone at any point in their fitness journey. What has made this gym so much more impactful to my life, is working with my personal trainer, Emerson. From Day 1, Emerson has helped me achieve excellent results. In just a little over 2 months, I've lost 5 inches on my waist, and gained significant muscle in my chest, arms, and back. Emerson blends workouts to be challenging, attainable, and fun. He allows me to give input into what exercises I enjoy or don't enjoy, and ensures we are achieving results in the process. He has been extremely flexible with my busy work schedule, and is always willing to accommodate my needs.Thank you Emerson for being an amazing fitness partner and continuing to challenge me to get results!-Justin
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October 2023 by McKenna McCleery
My experience so far has been great. The trainers have helped me learn the lifts and I feel appropriately challenged. I’m training for a marathon and am happy this is a routine consideration for my workouts so I feel like my needs are being heard and met.
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October 2023 by Meg Blanchard
I am a novice at lifting weights, even though I have now entered my 60s. Working out at Capital Strength and Conditioning has been a great experience. The trainers are patient, show you how to do the exercises, give feedback on corrections, and are very positive. So far I have worked with Emerson and Eli, and they are wonderful.I was surprised to see that there were many other clients at the gym who seemed to be new at weight lifting. The trainers design workouts and appropriate weights to take you from where you are to help you improve your health and your life. Because you are receiving instruction from highly qualified professionals, you can lift the weights safely. In only 3 weeks I can already see positive changes in my body. They also email you nutrition information and videos, several times per week. I have upped the amount of protein that I eat each day and am making more nutritious food choices. Matt, the owner, is there most of the time. He is a great guy and he clearly knows how to run a high quality facility.I know Matt describes the gym as “no nonsense” but it feels very friendly and supportive. If you take classes it is easy to talk with and have rapport with other clients. I started on the same day as another woman and we say hi and fist bump each other each time we see one another. It is unlike any other gym I have joined. I give it my highest recommendation.
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August 2023 by Astin Barnes
I love Capital Strength! My husband and I have been working out with Chris for over two months now. He is the best trainer! I am fairly new to strength training, so Chris answers my million questions while both challenging and encouraging me. As a dentist, I am super protective over my back, and Chris is able to tailor the program to fit my needs (and my nerves!) Capital Strength is a great place to work out. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable, and they have two (or more) of everything! They send weekly emails with nutrition tips, recipes, educational videos, etc. If you are looking to join a gym, make sure it’s Capital Strength!
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August 2023 by Brenna Kroells
I’ve been training at Capital Strength for the past 6 months or so. The staff is exceptional and the facility is very clean and offers pretty much anything you could ever need to meet your fitness goals.I’ve personally been working with Eli Hines and he is an absolute gem! He is knowledgeable, patient and kind. Always providing that extra motivation when you just don’t think you can go any farther! He is always willing to answer any questions I have and has taught me so much. Not only are my fitness goals being fostered but my mental and emotional health has benefited as well. There is such a sense of community at Capital Strength and I just can not say enough about my experience here. I highly, highly recommend giving them a try. You will not be disappointed!
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July 2023 by Bunny McKensie Mack
I started training at Capital Strength in April of this year. I was matched with a trainer who wasn't the best fit for me - which hey, it happens. Peter and Carey were very responsive to my needs and I am now working with Ben who is like a walking Encyclopedia Brittanica and I love it. I look forward to going to the gym, and each time I'm there I feel like I learn something new about lifting, form, embodiment, self-affirmation, and growth. Five stars because Ben is one of the best trainers I have ever had and because Capital Strength doesn't just emphasize continuous, holistic improvement and accountability over time, I've experienced those same principles in how they lead the gym, and that's not easy to find.
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July 2023 by Aaron Lucas
I learned of this place actually on Reddit. Someone asked where a good lifting gym is that could accommodate different levels of fitness and body needs. And this place came highly rated. So I tried it out. I couldn’t be happier with my choice. As a person who suffers from chronic pain and previous spine surgery, I was so nervous. But they really personalize it and take care of your needs. My mental health and my physical pain have greatly improved. I started with personal training and then worked my way into the group training once I felt confident in form. The trainers are so nice and knowledgeable. It’s not intimidating like a CrossFit gym; it’s encouraging without being competitive. One thing that I do have a gripe on is the music choice. I’m more into tropical house when I workout, but ya know, it’s fine :)
