Burn Athletic

I love Burn! I’ve been coming to this gym for over a year and have finally found my home gym here. The class offerings and level of difficulty are excellent, the environment and amenities are top of the line, and the instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. I’ve also made a ton of friends who I regularly get together with outside of the gym. If you’re looking for a great gym that will get you in great shape while making best friends, you need to join Burn!

My coworker recommended Burn Athletic’s hot yoga m’bala class. It was so great! I went to Shannon’s class during my lunch break, and it was so tough! In a good way. I had never done a hot yoga class, and it definitely got me sweating really quickly…
It was a perfect mix of stretching, cardio, and muscle-​toning. The studio is also gorgeous, and I noticed that they have some Spiritual Gangster gear for sale, too. I don’t live very close to Burn, but anytime I’m back in the area, I’ll be sure to come by to check out another class!

I love Burn. I’ve been coming here for months, but I am beyond frustrated with their cancellation policy. Paying $ 140 a month for unlimited classes is a LOT for a gym, and $ 10 per cancellation is absurd. Last month, I had to cancel 5 classes after getting stuck at work at the last minute. I cancelled each with an hour’s notice (which has been the policy at every other gym I’ve ever been to in my entire life), and was charged $ 10 per class. Sometimes I don’t know if I won’t be able to make it until the last minute! Their morning class cancellation policy is even worse. For a 6AM class, you have to cancel by 8PM the night before. I’m not even getting ready for bed by 8PM. It doesn’t make any sense at all. Most of the classes aren’t even full, so I just don’t get it. They’ve lost a customer, and pissed off a customer by overcharging for cancellations.

This place is amazing! The staff is so helpful and the facilities are spotless you have to check it out. The class size is small enough that it verges on the feeling of having a personal trainer. It’s not like a big box gym where the workout is the same everyday. I’ve maybe been to 10 of the bootcamp style classes and they are all completely different you will never get board. I stared going here because I was in town for work you can guarantee I will be back here every time I’m in town.

I initially had the same great response of other reviewers. I loved the very first class I took, and bought a package of ten classes right away. However, the classes I loved were almost immediately cancelled. I prepaid overs hundred dollars for this package. I never would have bought it if I knew these classes would be cancelled. I emailed them about this and got no response. It felt a little like a bait and switch and affected my overall experience and impression of Burn Athletic.

I’ve only gotten to do a couple of work outs here because I don’t live very close, but both classes were excellent. I was surprised at how hard the TRX class was and can’t wait to do another one. The yoga class was good and the instructor was very nice and helpful. The gym itself is very clean and modern. I only wished I lived a little closer so I could go here more often.

I am once again absolutely impressed with this studio. I was able to participate in the Unilocal TRX class on May 9 — and that was 45 minutes WELL spent! I had never taken a TRX class before, and even in just that short amount of time, I felt spent. From planks to squat jumps to upright push-​ups, these bands worked out every inch of the body (and believe me, I’m feeling it today). I am definitely going to return to Burn Athletic to take more of not just the TRX class but yoga, cycle, and some of the combo classes. The instructors have great attitudes and are super helpful. This is a gem of a studio tucked away in Brier Creek!

I love having this studio near my home. It’s on my way home from work, so it’s very convenient. I have been here several times for mainly the TRX and yoga classes. Each time I feel pushed to the limit or learn something new. I started TRX recently and each instructor has been helpful with showing how to do certain moves and body positioning. Everytime I go to yoga, I feel relaxed. I like how they offer several classes in the early mornings and late evenings. I have yet to try their spinning classes, but I can tell they are super popular. Love this gym!

Not being super experienced when it comes to yoga, I was nervous about this ‘hot yoga’ thing. I thought it would be desert-​like heat and that I’d be sweating buckets. Frankly it didn’t sound very healthy or fun.
But…at burn I think it’s more like warm comforting yoga. The instructor was patient and her directions were super clear. I loved it when she said that it is OK to fall over. She also gave options to try for more balance work or how to change positions for more challenge.
I can’t wait try to more classes. It looks like they offer a bunch of different ones (it’s not all yoga) and the times should fit with most people’s schedules. With their one week free, I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t want to give this place a shot.

Great studio to work out in. I’ve been here on two separate occasions for the TRX workout and the Hot Yoga. Both the Yoga studio and TRX workout rooms are open and spacious which is especially nice for the yoga so don’t feel too cramped or crowded like a lot of the other smaller «boutique» yoga studio’s around town. As for the workouts they were both well balanced for their different styles and I came away from each feeling like I had accomplished what I had set out to with each workout respectively (TRX=sore muscles, Yoga=very calm, very relaxed). The best part about this studio is the staff. They are all very friendly and welcoming and offer to help with your form/​poses in each class. They also speak to you in a way that is more conversational while at the same time instructional which I found to just be a lot more relaxing and helpful. Also, the best part is that Burn Athletic is part of the Class Pass package in Raleigh so if you are a member there you can take advantage of stopping in a few times a month… I was trying to think of something to add in here they could work on improving or make better but honestly, nothing comes to mind.

Tried hot yoga for the first time today at Burn Athletic. It was amazing. Lindsey is a great instructor, and I can’t wait to go back again! Friendly community yoga and peaceful atmosphere. Definitely worth the drive for me!

The staff is extremely helpful, the instructors are knowledgable and approachable and I can’t wait to revisit :)

I’m so glad I found this gym! The instructors are awesome, they are knowledgeable, encouraging and can get you pumped to get thru the class. I’ve started the cycle classes and really like they offer a mixed class half cycle and half circuit/​yoga.
There are a variety of classes that you won’t be disappointed in hitting all three rooms throughout the week.
There is an app so you can see the class schedule and sign up for a class which makes it super convenient.

I have been going to burn for about 6 months and I LOVE IT! I’ve been a member of other gyms and the only thing i did consistently was pay my monthly bill. I rarely went. However, since joining BURN I can honestly say I actively go to the gym. All the instructors are wonderful and friendly. You get personalized attention that you wouldn’t get at the larger gyms. The instructors keep classes interesting. If you’re looking for a gym and thinking about Burn, look no further! Burn was the best decision ever and worth every penny! What I also love about this gym is the fact that they give back to the community. You have an opportunity to participate in social events that can make a difference. There are so many reasons why i love this gym but most importantly the instructors, front desk and members are all wonderful!

I love this place! Such a great variety of classes! The studio is clean and the staff is welcoming and friendly. Great instructors too! I feel so lucky to have found this place!

I’ve been going to Burn for about 5 months now. I was searching for something like the small studio I had been going to which recently closed. I’ve belonged to all the big gyms in the area at one time or another and was just not seeing the results I wanted. I also stopped enjoying my workouts at the big box gyms. Burn offers that personal touch with instructors who care and get to know you. The workouts are tough but the instructors are so encouraging that you want to do your best. They always give modifications, which I need due to past injuries and just plain getting old. Every workout is different so you will never be bored.

This gym is amazing — I’m so happy I found it! The owners and instructors are wonderful — I have yet to take a class that I didn’t like. They offer a wide variety of yoga classes to pick from, and they have classes that are half cycling-​half yoga or trx — so you don’t have to sit on a bike for a full hour if you don’t want to. The facilities are always clean and have everything you need (including hair ties if you forget!) They also host social activities like happy hours and volunteer opportunities.
My only recommendation would be to add some sort of cardio dance fitness (because it’s my favorite) — only thing I could possibly say that would make Burn better!

Burn Athletic is exactly the type of gym I was looking for over the past 2 years since moving to the Triangle.
I was previously a member of a large, chain fitness center due to a heavy discount at work. While the gym offered classes, I found them repetitive, boring, and less challenging every time.
While Burn is significantly more expensive than my old gym (about $ 100/​month for an unlimited membership), the value is much greater for someone who loves taking classes. They offer spinning, circuit, yoga, and a lot of classes that are combinations of those (Revolve & Renew=spinning and yoga, Hot Energy Flow=Hot yoga and weight training).
All of the instructors are well trained, motivating, and they each have their own style of teaching. The classes are fun, have great music, and every time I leave, I feel like I got a great workout under my belt. In addition to the variety of classes and fantastic team of instructors, the other staff members that work at the front desk are incredibly friendly and warm.
The facilities are super clean, always comfortable, and they have nice equipment that can be used as well (manduka yoga mats, straps, lavender eye pillows, towels, even some shoes that can be borrowed for spinning). I also love that if you have to hop out right after the gym, they not only have a shower, but hair dryers as well.
My favorite classes are definitely Hot Energy Flow (hot yoga with weights), Burn Ignite (a fast-​paced, heated vinyasa yoga), cycle revolution (1 hour of spinning with high-​energy music), and Relax & Restore (a ridiculously relaxing restorative yoga).
If you’re thinking of checking them out, don’t hesitate! The first week is free, and they offer deals on memberships occasionally. This is definitely my favorite place to go to get energized and stay fit.

I became a member of Burn when they opened in November of 2012. At the time I was close to my highest weight, a smoker and was sitting at my desk all day eating out of boredom. I didn’t have much motivation to do anything about any of that either. However, when Burn opened near my office, I saw an opportunity to at least get away from my desk for an hour.
It has been just over a year and my life has completely changed; I lost 45 lbs, quit smoking 7 months ago, have run a 5K and 8K and just got my Indoor Cycle Instructor certification. In addition, in 2014 I will begin courses to become a Health Coach.
What changed? I believe that the guidance and positive feedback that I received from my instructors helped motivate me to keep trying, even when I wanted to give up. Under their direction I learned how to move my body, get stronger both physically and mentally, as well as see the progress I was making (no matter how small). They offer a variety of classes that kept things interesting and challenging. I took my first spin class at Burn and fell in love. It is my most challenging workout every time. I am also able to involve my son by bringing him with me on Saturday mornings so that he can do Kids Yoga while I take a circuit and cycle class. I love being able to cultivate the foundation of a healthy lifestyle with him.
I also worked with one of their instructors (now Director), Melissa Ghedini, to set new goals and make some dietary changes that brought me over the hump to meet my final goals.
If you are looking for a nurturing, motivational environment to help achieve your goals, no matter how big or small, then Burn is the place for you.

I have only been to one class here so far, but I am hooked. The studio is immaculate, the staff is friendly and not pushy (like other gyms). They will not ask you to purchase things or memberships, which is a relief to know that I can go in and not worry about the staff trying to push me into something I don’t need or want.
The women’s locker room is better than some of the spas I have been to! Everything is new, clean and very classy. They provide everything you need. No need to even bring your own lock. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for something different than your average gym. I can’t wait to sign up for my next class!