Velocity Fitness

Fantastic experience: I joined Velocity a few weeks ago, after researching gyms in the area. First of all, it's privately owned/operated, and their membership price is very reasonable. When you walk in, it has a quaint hometown feel and the staff is always friendly. There's plenty of free weights/machines, cardio equipment, and a designated cross training area. There are countless group fitness classes, and they're all taught by certified personal trainers. I've tried out most of the classes, and have been so impressed with the variety - from Zumba to Full-Body, Hula-Hooping to Yoga, and everything in between. The classes are free to members, which is a great asset to signing up. They also have child care, offer reduced rates for tanning, and also have a smoothie bar. I've been completely impressed with everything about this gym, and would recommend it to anyone looking for gym in the area.

Positive experience: I'm an out of towner, and tried a few gyms in Durham while I was there. I found the staff at Velocity to be very helpful and welcoming. Whether this gym is right for you depends on your goals. With the normal (non-crossfit) membership, they have 2 squat racks, 2 benches, and no deadlift platform. They also had a decline and incline press. Unfortunately, there were only three 20kg bars to share between the 6 pieces of equipment that need bars. The equipment seems old, but can get the job done. There is only one pair of 2.5lb weights in the facility that I could find. There is, of course, a variety of machines and dumbbells if one is into that sort of thing. There was a crossfit area and a dance-studio area. The cardio area looked like it was decently equipped. Despite the relative lack of lifting equipment, I was still able to get through my lifts in a timely fashion as there were not many people using the free-weight area. Most of the members seemed to use the cardio and machine area; so, if that is what you're looking for, you might find this gym crowded. Overall, it would seem that this gym does a lot of things adequately, but not anything extraordinarily well. That said, I did not have any experience with crossfit or classes. If you're looking for a good, general gym close to home, this could be a good option for you. If you're primarily looking to lift, I would explore all of the options in the area.

Fantastic experience: Great people of ALL types!

Fantastic experience: I love going to the gym now. They make it a point to remember your name! It’s like a little family in there. So friendly and fun

Positive experience: Love their classes. Therapeutic Yoga and Boot camp are excellent. Instructors keep in mind your levels and any health limitations.

Positive experience: Velocity is a moderate size gym with a variety of equipment for newbies to power lifters. The front desk staff is friendly and professional. Childcare personnel is kind and personable. The bathrooms are clean. There are cleaning stations throughout the gym to sanitize equipment. My personal favorite person/instructor, Christin Pearson, teaches a variety of classes: Boot Camp, Dance Fitness, HIIT, Turnup, and Yoga; whatever you body needs to reach its goals she will get you there with a smile! Your first visit to Velocity is free. It’s definitely worth it.

Fantastic experience: Good gym. Clean. Friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: Nice gym! People are friendly.

Fantastic experience: This place is great. Not crowded, all the machines you could want and plenty of them. Nice convenient location. Pricey but I think that’s due to low membership during COVID times.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member here on and off for a few years. I just re-joined and I still love this place. I like the old school feel and I like that I have space to work without being close to people.

Fantastic experience: Excellent place to exercise and work out in northern Durham.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym

Fantastic experience: Nice gym.

Fantastic experience: Nice gym. Good facilities and equipment t

Fantastic experience: Great local gym!

Fantastic experience: Me encanta

Fantastic experience: The gym was always clean and had a wide range of equipment! The staff was also always friendly and was even helpful in our transition from this gym due to a move.

Fantastic experience: This is a small place with a big heart. A small gem. I found this place looking around because i was in town for buisness. The front desk brooke was very pleasant and helpful. Kim was awesome to chat with! You can tell she cares about the people here, you feel like your more than a membership number to her. Come here and get yourself a membership not to a gym but to a lifestyle and family club. This place is filled with people who share smiles with you no matter how many times you walk past them. I have been to alot of gyms but this one doesnt compare. It goes to show that you dont have to have it all to be loved. Traditional area mixed with a crossfit area. No contract. Great price!! No gimmicks, no cons. Great music, great vibe.... A type of gym worth traveling 30 minutes out of your way to get to....

Fantastic experience: Nice place to work out

Fantastic experience: A great gym. Clean and uncrowded. A great place for #NetflixandLift I've knocked out a few seasons of 'Monk' while treadmilling.

Fantastic experience: Clean and up to date and friendly staff. Great child care

Fantastic experience: It is a simple basic affordable gym that I can get in and get out. There is no nightclub atmosphere and no judgement of one another evident based on clientele. Has a large range of free weights, machines, area, strongman (tires, chains, farmers walk...), cardio and classroom options. Super friendly and understanding staff with free child care onsite (hours: 9-12pm and 3-6pm). I encourage one to try the free trial to make their own assessment.

Fantastic experience: Non commercial gym with everything you need to stay fit.. discounts for police and fire fighters

Positive experience: Great place! Best Zumba programming ever and lots of variety. Very clean with helpful staff. I just wish they had a better way to post schedule updates other than on Facebook. Text or even email would be helpful.

Fantastic experience: No commitments. Good equipment.

Fantastic experience: not a huge crowd and all the essentials for a great workout

Fantastic experience: Good, not crowded. Could update some machines.

Positive experience: The gym is very large, tons of equipment and really friendly staff. The gym is so big it never feels crowded and there is a great mix of members, true meatheads to gym beginners, moms to teens ...everyone can feel like they belong. During the day the gym has many senior members. They seem to be familiar with one another and are truly inspiring (#lifegoals)!! If you or your parent, grandparent etc. want a fitness facility with other 'young at hearts' THIS is the place! ❤