Right at home in my new box!

Athletic Lab is top notch. As one reviewer noted (negatively), Athletic Lab took over recently and changes were made. Some people like change and some people clearly don’t. I’m here to tell you these changes were needed and very much for the best.There was a strange vibe and tension under previous ownership. I joined the gym in the summer, so I believe I was coming in during the peak of some issues. Maybe that’s the reason I felt the tension, but it was clear and less than professional at times. The facility was sub-par and needed attention. Athletic Lab came in and gave the place a much needed makeover, and I can promise you Joshua’s review is completely backwards and incorrect. EVERY coach I’ve had (Keith, Greg and Devin) has been outstanding. They’re right by your side through the workout to give encouragement and form correction when needed. When they give you tips, it’s in a very kind and respectful manner. I love what they’ve done with the place, I enjoy the workouts, and I believe the community is stronger than it was before. Don’t hesitate to come check this place out. You won’t regret it.

Everyone deals with change in different ways. I for one have always embraced it regardless of it being good or bad. The change from Dragonfly to Athletic Lab South Wake has been an awesome change for me personally. Adding great coaching, great programming and equipment upgrades to an already awesome community is a recipe for success in my book. I know personally I have made great improvements in my own fitness goals since September. Thanks!

I have been a member here for just about a year. I started back when the box was Dragonfly and I have been so excited to see the changes that Athletic lab has made. I believe the improvements we have seen are just the beginning and I am so excited to see where it goes from here. I enjoy working with the new coaches and I am so happy that Keith was brought over from Dragonfly he is a top notch coach!

Since working with athletic lab I have been able to increase my physical capacity as well as athletic ceiling and Ill tell you why. Never before have I worked with such an educated and well rounded group of individuals who have also connected with me on a personal level. Since arriving in Cary, NC in August I have been able to bring every aspect of my training to new heights and I attribute that 100% to the environment and accessibility of knowledge and no-gimick modalities offered by this group. The invaluable experiences shared with members/coaches such as learning how to properly execute a muscle up and deep squat (deep squat still pending) to races during hurdle practice with members who have completely transformed themselves has led me to this conclusion: Athletic Lab lives up to the hype and lives by their slogan. This experience is Game changing. Life changing.

I can not say enough great things about ALSW. I could not be happier. The new equipment, coaching, and programming is well worth the money for me. I have been a member of this community for 3+ years and honesty love them all. The new coaches and owners are fantastic. I highly recommend checking them out.

This is a fantastic community. I’ve been a member at ALSW for over a year, so I was there during transition to new ownership. I must say the coaches, workout plan, and new improvements that have been made are all exceptional. The coaches are all very approachable and will help you in any way they can, the improvements to the facility are fantastic, and I can’t wait to continue to see the community grow and improve under new leadership. Give them a try if you’re looking for a great place to workout!

ALSW is where I have found and stuck with fitness! Thanks to the coaching and guidance from the incredible staff, I have lost 50 pounds and redefined who I am! Thank you so much to ALSW!!

When Dragonfly sold I was uncertain that I would like the new gym. However, I quickly realized that Dragonfly was a pale comparison to Athletic Lab. The coaches are all highly qualified and provide great customer service. Their programs have yielded incredible results for me in just a few months.

When Athletic Lab took over, I wasnt sure what to expect. I am so happy that I stayed and have gotten to experience all the changes to the gym. New equipment and fresh paint have really made a huge difference to the space. Its so much nicer now and I hear more improvements are planned. But it really comes down to the people. I love the friends I have made at ALSW and the coaches are outstanding! Devin, Greg, Alex and Andy have been top-notch and my fitness level has improved dramatically. They listen and provide personal feedback and encouragement. I am super happy with ALSW!!

I was thinking of leaving few months ago but decided to stay and try when new management took over. I am glad, I did it because I love what Daven and Greg have done to the place. They have added new classes and quality of classes is really good. No sudden cancellations because of low attendance and starting classes early in the morning.

Ive been a member for over 3 years. Athletic Lab recently took over and began making great improvements to the facility. I am really enjoying the new programming. The new owners and coaches are very knowledgeable. Thank you ALSW

I was so excited to learn that the Athletic Lab was expanding to Holly Springs! I’ve been a member at the Cary location and a member at Dragonfly. The quality of coaching from the staff at Athletic Lab is amazing. They hire well trained educated staff. I love the mix of class options and look forward to the future growth. I’ve already seen improvement in my strength and endurance. My favorite classes are Senza(boot camp style) and endurance. Looking forward to working back into CrossFit and yoga. The coaches are also great in offering modifications if a particular exercise does not work for your body. Safety is a priority to the staff. They want to see us in the gym working out not on the sidelines recovering from a injury.

Great facility and great coaches

So to begin with after being called out by Joshua Ross-Waldman, I am a member at this box and have been for the last three months, so let’s get our facts straight.I have been doing Crossfit for the past 4 years and have been to many different boxes. I can see a lot of potential at this box. ALSW just box this box that was dying. They took it over and have made many positive changes.With regard to the coaches, I have had not been ridiculed once for not being able to perform as well as a professional CrossFitter. And have been encouraged when I have hit the wall.They are not the perfect box, but they are working at reversing what was a subpar box previously.So congrats to ALSW for taking that step to improve this box. They aren’t done rebuilding yet, but it’s awesome to see it being built from the ground up.

I’ve given a great deal of thought to this review over the past week. I never take a bad review haphazardly. Dragonfly was a great place to workout and the community was 100% of the reason.So when it got bought out by new ownership of course everyone was on edge.I want to amend my review to reflect the new co-owner reaching out to me in what was a very big move. He didn’t have to but he did. That means a lot in this world.The good. Alex and Greg were great additions to the couching team. Kieth was retained from Dragonfly and I’m biased, but he’s the best coach out there. He literally changed my life for the better. They updated equipment too adding new rigs (that need muscle up variation fixes), a new large ceiling fan.The bad. For me the new programming was subpar to before and with price increased added I decided to leave. I get it that the hikes were for financial solvency but they didn’t work for my family. Childcare and my wife’s open gym membership simply didn’t make sense though the CrossFit membership increase was nominal, the others added up much more for less return.What made me post though was after I heard stories from others who didn’t feel comfortable and also left. It was disheartening to see people I cared about upset. A CrossFit Box lives and breaths by its community. I didn’t like what I was hearing and felt like the community had taken a hit for some, to the point of people feeling belittled or discouraged.I will again reiterate that being reached out to was a big deal because it makes me think that the new ownership is taking in the feedback because they do care about the community. Though the reason I was contacted had nothing to do with my review and it won’t change my leaving. But there are a lot of people left there that I do care about and want to see succeed.I hope that they continue to focus on all the members past and present who are unhappy with the changes. When they bought the facility they stressed the community as the major selling point. That couldn’t be truer. I don’t doubt that if they can tap into the community they inherited with their commitment to updating the facility, they’ll be a great shape going forward. It’s because I think they are committed to this that I’ve changed my review from a 1 to a 3.It’s great to get good feedback. But responding to negative feedback is a sign of commitment and growth.

Great coaches and wonderful supporting members.