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Rated 4.6/5 based on 35 customer reviews.
February 12, 2020 12:19

I've been a member of this gym for over a year now. The staff and facilities are top of the line. The members are friendly and approachable. The entire culture here is one of support and friendship. I fully recommend this gym to everyone.

February 11, 2020 12:51

Retro is an okay gym. Pros: Staff is great, never super busy, decent amount of free weights, dues comparable to PF. Cons: machines are dated and need maintenance, bathroom is never very clean, half of the equipment was replaced with turf that the majority of members do not use, the turf is blocked off for Parisi trainers half of the time. If I still worked in the area I would go here for convenience but I would not recommend the gym to friends.

January 31, 2020 11:18

I have been coming to this gym for over a year now. The staff is SUPER friendly. From the ladies at the front to the amazing manager Carol. I definitely recommend. I have finally got my husband to join as well since the atmosphere is so nice.
The equipment is very new too and the gym goers are friendly.

January 14, 2020 06:41

I come to this gym 4 or 5 times throughout the week, the staff there are outstanding especially the young lady who checks us in, in the mornings. The equipment is excellent and there is always a machine you can have access too, I love this GYM!!!

December 28, 2019 09:41

I really LOVE this fitness center. You will too.

This place is clean and the Staff is ultra helpful and friendly.

Movies while your cardio.
LOTS of brand new machines.
Nice people.
Staff is super knowledgeable and Helped get my plan.

Lockers are cheap.

#1 CLEAN AS AN WHISTLE!!!!

Lee Smoak
President Craftsman Direct, Inc.

August 17, 2018 15:18

Good for the price. I've been a member for little under a year now and am fairly satisfied. There's plenty of equipment, whether for weightlifting or cardio. Not as crowded compared to other gyms in the area. Machines are in good condition and usually get fixed pretty quickly. They offer a variety of classes, with Cycle Jam (spin class) being my personal favorite. You can't get that kind of intense workout with good music and a motivating instructor elsewhere. Anyone who says otherwise is probably a snobby Les Mills instructor speaking out of jealousy. Smoothie bar protein drinks are tasty and filling. I recommend the Mocha with Peanut Butter. Staff is friendly and approachable. Overall, a good bang for your buck!

August 17, 2018 15:18

Good for the price. I've been a member for little under a year now and am fairly satisfied. There's plenty of equipment, whether for weightlifting or cardio. Not as crowded compared to other gyms in the area. Machines are in good condition and usually get fixed pretty quickly. They offer a variety of classes, with Cycle Jam (spin class) being my personal favorite. You can't get that kind of intense workout with good music and a motivating instructor elsewhere. Anyone who says otherwise is probably a snobby Les Mills instructor speaking out of jealousy. Smoothie bar protein drinks are tasty and filling. I recommend the Mocha with Peanut Butter. Staff is friendly and approachable. Overall, a good bang for your buck!

July 23, 2018 15:17

Best gym in Durham hands down! Active member for a little over a year. Gym is very well maintained and always clean. Since new management the upgrades in the gym has been right on point as far as meeting the needs of the customers. staff is great and they greet you on a first name basis coming in and always acknowledging patrons when they leave. A gym that allows you to be yourself and more than welcome your intense workouts unlike Planet Fitness. Looing forward to seeing what other great upgrades will come.

July 23, 2018 15:17

Best gym in Durham hands down! Active member for a little over a year. Gym is very well maintained and always clean. Since new management the upgrades in the gym has been right on point as far as meeting the needs of the customers. staff is great and they greet you on a first name basis coming in and always acknowledging patrons when they leave. A gym that allows you to be yourself and more than welcome your intense workouts unlike Planet Fitness. Looing forward to seeing what other great upgrades will come.

July 3, 2018 21:01

Best gym in Durham. The new staff have really turned this place around. Great equipment, facilities are always clean and the customer service is wonderful. The memberships are extremely well priced for all of the amenities included.

July 3, 2018 21:01

Best gym in Durham. The new staff have really turned this place around. Great equipment, facilities are always clean and the customer service is wonderful. The memberships are extremely well priced for all of the amenities included.

May 7, 2018 13:44

I never post reviews but I always leave Retro Fitness happy and glad I joined. The staff are awesome and friendly, but in the cool, not overbearing way. Special shout out to Cameron! I love taking advantage of my monthly package, including the hydro massage chairs and spinning classes. This gym offers all the machines I could want, is clean, and offers plenty of space for stretching and free weights, which is so important (and often lacking in other gyms). Love it, and super affordable!

May 7, 2018 13:44

I never post reviews but I always leave Retro Fitness happy and glad I joined. The staff are awesome and friendly, but in the cool, not overbearing way. Special shout out to Cameron! I love taking advantage of my monthly package, including the hydro massage chairs and spinning classes. This gym offers all the machines I could want, is clean, and offers plenty of space for stretching and free weights, which is so important (and often lacking in other gyms). Love it, and super affordable!

April 6, 2018 21:04

This is by far the best gym I've ever used. The place is spotless. I've never seen a gym so clean. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. A great selection of equipment and lots of it.

March 9, 2018 18:33

I've been a member here for near a year and in Durham for 2 years. It is hands-down the best gym in the area. You'll always have access to equipment with little to no wait and the staff is super friendly and helpful!

Added bonus - they have a GREAT smoothie bar for that after workout deliciousness!

March 9, 2018 11:01

This place is a hidden gem of gyms in Durham. I can't believe I haven't found this place until now. The customer service is unreal, they actually listen and seem to care, which really compliments the upbeat & positive vibe of this gym. I have been to EVERY gym in the area as well as the surrounding area and this place is just as big, clean and has more than enough free weights and cardio equipment as compared to everywhere else. Also, all of the equipment is in like new condition. AND 4 squat racks.. seriously?! The smoothie bar was really cool, they even brought it to me while I was on one of their Hydro Beds. Lastly, I have never taken a group class before but the front desk staff convinced me to try a Less Mills - Body Pump class. I was very comfortable, had plenty of space in the Group fitness room and the instructor was AWESOME! I felt like a part of a team. Highly recommend at least coming and taking a tour of this place.

March 8, 2018 15:30

I have been a member for about 3 to 4 months and I enjoy just watching the improvements that have happened since I joined. I love the warm water message chairs. I have referred my friends and the are members too. So we can workout with the Les Mills group fitness training. Oh and they have a Live DJ on Friday nights around 6pm.

March 7, 2018 19:41

Retro shows they care about their members by getting new equipment when it is needed. Front desk staff is helpful and friendly. Their smoothies are delicious and made extremely fast. I would highly recommend

March 7, 2018 10:05

I have been going to retro fitness for 3 years now ,one of the first few members when they gym first opened and I still love it . Things always change for the better. The staff is pretty awesome! Always positive and willing to stop whatever they're doing to help. Love the smoothie bar

March 6, 2018 19:54

Love this fitness center!! The equipment is new and top notch, the personal trainers are savvy and take care of my personal goals and the new management is there to take care of customers. I feel that the membership is worth every penny and the facilities are nice and clean. The fitness classes, tanning bed and facilities makes me forget about the daily life hustle as soon as I walk in!! To top it all, I grab a scrumptious protein shake from their smoothie bar as I leave at the end of my work out!

March 6, 2018 16:59

Best gym I've ever worked out at. Management and employees are very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of equipment and weights available so you don't have to wait around to lift. The movie room with cardio equipment in it is great I love watching movies while I run. And last but not least the wonderful protein smoothies they make are the bomb! A must have after a workout!

March 6, 2018 09:25

This is one of the best gyms I have been to in a long time. This gym has everything you need if you to bulk up or tone up or just stay in shape. The staff is always nice, professional and very helpful. And the management actually cares about the needs of the members. Gym is always clean and presentable everyday.

March 5, 2018 14:29

I love Retro Fitness Durham, I was trained by Emmanuel and he made me feel comfortable using weights and would correct my form when I needed help. The gym is really clean and has alot to offer including great classes. I really like the smoothie bar and when I come in I grab a chocolate pb and banana protein shake.

March 5, 2018 14:08

I'm so glad I found Retro Fitness! The equipment is top notch, they've added new group classes that I love and the smoothie bar is amazing. The owner & manager are always nice and happy to see everyone who walks into the gym.

March 3, 2018 17:28

Great customer service! Great environment I love it ! Been at retro fitness for 2 years already! The motivation is everywhere love it!

March 2, 2018 20:38

Great customer service! Great workout equipment. Would not change gyms! Love this place!

October 25, 2017 05:11

Love this place! I have belonged to at least 5 different gyms in the Durham area over the last 20 some years. Retro Fitness is my all around fav. Clean, well equipped, well maintained, friendly staff, cardio theater (theater, with movies on a movie screen, not just a bunch of TVs!) and all this at a reasonable price.

October 25, 2017 05:11

I love this place...great people and a freaking great smoothie bar...

October 25, 2017 05:11

Not sure why the bad reviews, we came from out of town and this gym is awesome.

October 25, 2017 05:11

I left this gym because the hispanic lady Carol who looked black appeared very unfriendly, and racist. I would greet her everyday and she would avoid eye contact, avoid conversation, interaction. I'm a very nice person but still the woman discriminates on the job. Very unprofessional. So, she's racist black folks even through she is part black.So remember black folks, She doesn't like you, but she wants your money

October 25, 2017 05:11

Friendly, bright smiles every morning as soon as the door opens! They gave me a FREE SMOOTHIE with no enrollment fee and my membership is $19.99. BEST GYM IN DURHAM unsure why it's only $20.00 per month? So glad you're hear!!!

October 5, 2017 07:19

Friendly, bright smiles every morning as soon as the door opens! They gave me a FREE SMOOTHIE with no enrollment fee and my membership is $19.99. BEST GYM IN DURHAM unsure why it's only $20.00 per month? So glad you're hear!!!

August 13, 2017 16:35

I left this gym because the hispanic lady Carol who looked black appeared very unfriendly, and racist. I would greet her everyday and she would avoid eye contact, avoid conversation, interaction. I'm a very nice person but still the woman discriminates on the job. Very unprofessional. So, she's racist black folks even through she is part black.So remember black folks, She doesn't like you, but she wants your money

July 11, 2017 09:29

Love this place! I have belonged to at least 5 different gyms in the Durham area over the last 20 some years. Retro Fitness is my all around fav. Clean, well equipped, well maintained, friendly staff, cardio theater (theater, with movies on a movie screen, not just a bunch of TVs!) and all this at a reasonable price.

March 13, 2017 06:37

It's a huge place very helpful staff, down side it takes for ever to fix some of
The machines.

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