Active Edge Fitness & Sports Performance

11/06/2008 Posted by fhgarrett

I have never met a better combo with Brian and Meredith! They compliment each other so well with their different personalities and exercise selection... I have never wanted to exercise more then now! I look forward to every visit at ActivEdge and can't wait to continue for many more to come! The place is addictive and energized! I tried some others first and they couldn't hold a candle to this place! Outstanding quality and expertise! BEST IN THE AREA!!!!

Pros: Music, Cleanliness, Showers, EVERYTHING!!!

10/29/2008 Posted by dukemba

I've been in the area for 2 years after living in New York for several. I have used a personal trainer for the last 6 years and was expecting to pay big money coming from New York for a good trainer. I tried 3 different places in Durham and found ActvEdge to be the best period! Not even close! They had nicer equipment then ANY gym in this area AND New York!! I worked with Meredith and Brian and they knew so much more and kept me more excited about exercise then any trainer I have ever worked with!! And to top it off, they were also the cheapest!! This place is a gem and a terrific deal! What a classy joint! Thanks Brian and Meredith for all you do for me!

Pros: brand new top-of-the-line equipment, staff, atmosphere

08/10/2008 Posted by subwaync

I was looking to lose a few pounds over a month or so and was looking for a personal trainer at the start of the summer. I searched the Internet and tried a few different places in Durham and Chapel Hill. After a trial or two at different facilities, I chose to go to Brian and Meredith over at ActivEdge. They were simply the best out there period! I have past injuries that I needed to talk to Brian about and being a physical therapist I felt confident in my exercise routine! When I tried to talk about the injuries with the "other" places they tried to say that I really didn't need a physical therapist and that they could help me. But trust me, some of them actually hurt me! Brian and Meredith are a dynamic duo that offer a unique blend of toughness and determination as well as concern and insightful exercise combinations. And to top it off, they are cheaper then all the others!! I was wasting $75/hr and not even working with a physical therapist and now I spend $29/hr and get Brian and Meredith!!! What a deal!!! I would not hesitate to recommend then to anyone seeking a personal trainer!

Pros: Tremendous value! Location Location Location

07/31/2008 Posted by heraldsun

I am one of the editors for the Herald-Sun and Brian has been writing for us for over 3 years. I wanted to start training for a triathlon and thought I'd start here since he seems to know what he is talking about! But, I was completely surprised and impressed with just how good he and Meredith are!!! Absolutely unbelievable!!! I have tried a lot of personal training studios all over the Triangle and none comes even remotely close to what Brian has done at ActivEdge. His blend on training techniques and focused delivery are the best I have ever seen! He was available for questions about overuse injuries and I was even able to submit insurance for sessions when he worked on my IT band!! All the tools are here for top performance, no doubt!!!

Pros: Staff, location

02/26/2008 Posted by hopevalleymom

After reading some of these reviews, I would like to add another quality of Brian and Meredith: Moral character. I have lived in Durham and the Hope Valley area for much of my life and am sad to say that many of the other trainers in the area don't quite portray the best morals in their own lives (even if they give some impression that they do). But Brian and Meredith are absolutely fantastic! True role models to my son and daughter, who also go to ActivEdge, as well as myself. I have been through many different trainers and exercise routines, but what I believe should be added to ActivEdge's list of attributes before all others, is it's enriching and moral atmosphere - a must for any concerned parent!

Pros: Character, Atmosphere, Positive Role Models for Children

02/22/2008 Posted by dukeortho

As part of my New Years promise, I tried a variety of different fitness "ideas" before finding AND STAYING with ActivEdge. I started with just running on my own - didn't last. Then I added a Pilates class, this helped but wasn't quite what I wanted. My latest debacle was trying a kettlebell class that with my friends, what a disaster. Not only did we do the same thing every day, but I had to commit to several sessions up front and could not get a refund! Anyway, after leaving that ego-laden trainer behind, I found one of the best kept secrets in the Triangle area! (Although I quickly learned that it wasn't so much of a secret after seeing others there - including my own colleagues!). And here I was thinking that I didn't want to see anyone that I worked with, while they are now having as good a time as I am! This group, Brian, Meredith, and Ted, makes exercising fun! Not only that, but I was able to address some orthopedic concerns with Brian and being a physical therapist, he evaluated me and adjusted some of the exercises to maximize my gains. I have only been here 2 weeks since the kettlebell class and what a change! Change in body (4 lbs down) and change in spirit! I love this place and strongly recommend it to anyone looking to kick start a new outlook on life!

Pros: Staff, Clean, Good Energy

01/24/2008 Posted by fotelomd

I have tried a trainer at the local gym...not motivating enough. Then I tried Curves...too boring and repetitive. Recently I tried a kettlebell class with a friend and injured my low back and couldn't even see patients for 2 days. Then after talking with some of the other Duke physicians, I called Brian. What an exhilarating change! He wasn't overly egotistic like the kettlebell guy, he was a much better inspiration then the other trainer at the local gym, and mixed up the exercises to keep it exciting! Look no farther - this guy is the best! What really impressed me was how thorough the evaluation was, he looked at all my medical history, diet, and exercise background. After watching me go through several movements, he came up with a plan. Granted, he still adds the occasional kettlebell exercise, ugh, but he goes over the movement and will adjust if necessary. He also adds other forms of resistance to give a much more well rounded workout then anything I have ever experienced! We focus mostly of multi-joint complex movements, engaging the core, and adding cardio throughout the workout. His hands-on blend of all different types of exercises, diet tips, and grasp of human anatomy has helped me lose 3lbs in one week! While I know this may not continue at that rate, he has made a believer out of me! I have more energy now then I ever have and love to work out! This place is truly a blessing in my life!

Pros: Parking (easy), Atmosphere (extremely clean!), Top notch service

01/24/2008 Posted by dukesportsmd

I have been working as a sport medicine specialty physician at 3 different universities in my career. I have never seen anybody better at fusing together rehab and personal training than Brian does at ActivEdge. His skills and personality match and better anyone in the similar field. Everything he does is physiologically sound and I trust him with all my patients for rehab or post rehab concerns. He knows the body and movements that bring out the best results. I highly recommend Brian and his staff without reservations.

Pros: More knowledge than anyone else around!

01/21/2008 Posted by cktaft

I moved here with my husband 3 months ago when he took a job at UNC. I was looking for a personal trainer in the area and some of his colleagues recommended Brian at ActivEdge. Brian is absolutely the best trainer in the area and made me feel like family immediately. I love going over to his warm facility where the staff is always encouraging and helping me reach my goals. With their guidance, I have learned how to take better care of myself and have already lost 5 pounds since starting just before Christmas! If you are looking for a great trainer, motivator, and friend, look no farther - this is the place!

Pros: Friendly and caring

10/01/2007 Posted by purpleflower2

I was working out at "another facility" off of Shannon Rd. in Durham and decided to give theses guys a try after I did an internet search for other trainers in the area and found these guys. What a team! Brian and Meredith are hands-down better than the other place that I was at! What energy and knowledge and best of all Brian is a physical therapist and was able to get coverage through my insurance for some of the sessions due to a previous injury! Even though it is difficult to change trainers once you become adjusted to someone's style and approach, I am trying to get all my friends from the other place to join me at ActivEdge! This place is top notch!

Pros: Better value than "the other place", location, music, atmosphere