Core Results

Quick Review = Core Results is GREAT and I recommend reaching out to Josh and his team if you are looking for a personal trainer.
I first contacted Josh through the Core Results website and not only did Josh answer all of my questions timely but asked many of his own related to my workout goals and fitness level. I was honest from day 1 that I was only looking for a few sessions and wanted to learn from the trainer so I could apply everything we did at Core Results to my own workouts at home. With this information Josh recommended a training approach and assigned James as my trainer.
The studio itself is small and there were never more than 3 of us working out on the floor at a time. This was important to me because I never felt like I was tripping over anyone else or getting in the way as I would have in a traditional gym environment.
During our workouts James always explained new exercises completely, demonstrated the proper form and told me WHY and HOW the exercise worked and fit into my goals. He was always quick to correct bad form and remained encouraging during every session; even when I was less than enthusiastic about what he had planned for the day. A leg injury (likely from my running routine) presented in the middle of a session and James modified the excercises and showed me stretching routines and movements that would help prevent the same injury from recurring.
James was flexible with scheduling and when an unexpected trip popped up, he had no problem adjusting and also gave me a list of exercises to work on while I wouldn’t be in town and missing sessions. Even now, a few weeks after my sessions have ended, I receive texts checking in on my workouts and offering tips. It’s these touches that might seem small but are a HUGE win in the customer service department.
You really can’t go wrong working with Core Results.

I began training at Core Results eight months ago. Prior to this, I had never worked with a personal trainer and had no real idea what to expect. I simply knew that I wanted and needed help with figuring out how to formulate fitness goals and then staying on track with them.
They offer one free session with a trainer, which gives you an opportunity to see the gym and get a feel for the environment, as well as meet the person you’ll be training with and determine if it would be a good fit between the two of you. The gym is hardly ever crowded and provides a quiet, private space for trainers and their clients. It’s also very clean, both in the main area and in the women’s locker room, which can’t always be said of larger gyms.
I am blessed to have Raymond as my trainer. He is professional, a fantastic motivator, extremely knowledgeable, and is always mindful of safety. I have lost a significant amount of weight and have more energy, and I credit Raymond with a lot of this.
I would recommend Core Results, and Raymond in particular, to anyone willing to make the investment in their health by working with a personal trainer.

A few months ago I was in the market for a personal trainer. I had been working out consistently for about three years and was definitely hitting a plateau as far as my strength training was concerned. I was strength training 2 to 3 times per week without any real results. I knew I needed to change what I was doing and I figured a personal trainer would be the best option to kick-​start my fitness routine.
I had a couple of personal trainers in the past when I initially started working out regularly. They were through my gym that I had joined with some people from work. The first trainer was good — I saw some results after about six months or so and was pleased. She changed gyms and I got a different trainer — he was not that great. I quickly ended the sessions.
Having been without a personal trainer for quite some time and not being overly-​enthused about getting a personal trainer at my «home gym,» I started looking online for personal trainers in the Raleigh area. After a few days of searching I decided on giving Core Results a try. You can’t beat a free evaluation session, and setting it up was super easy. Joshua, the owner of Core Results, answered my e-​mail very quickly and had soon matched me up with Aleksandra, who contacted me soon after and setup our first session.
Though the session was only 30 minutes, I got an incredible workout. I hadn’t been that sore in a long time. I was impressed and signed up for six more sessions. And then six more. And now I can’t even remember how many I’ve had. At my ~2 month re-​test I had made amazing gains — my bench press went from 75 to 85 pounds, I could do 35 push-​ups instead of 20, and could hold a 5 minute plank (up from 2 minutes). I was astonished by the progress I could make in only two thirty-​minute sessions a week, which just proves that I had made the right choice when choosing Core Results for my personal training. Aleksandra is an amazing trainer who definitely knows her stuff. She pushes me, but keeps it fun at the same time. She’s always showing me new exercises and none of our workouts have ever been the same.
If you’re looking for a place to train with a good atmosphere, great facilities, and a knowledgeable staff, I highly recommend Core Results.

Having relocated to Chapel Hill, one of my first Unilocal searches was for a personal trainer. I long ago realized that working out was the best method for stress relief and i wanted a change in training after relying on p90x, p90x², and insanity workouts for several years.
I happened upon Core Results, and though at a distance from my house, i decided to try the facility out. I wanted a small gym with personal one-​to-​one service instead of a big box gym. I initially spoke with the owner, Joshua Hutchins, who was professional and knowledgeable, and who after asking about my goals, assigned Aaron Hornstra as my personal trainer.
The facilities at Core Results were immaculate: a clean bathroom and shower in the men’s changing room, purposeful layout of machines, and top-​notch/​brand new equipment. Rarely was more than one or two other trainers with their clients working out at the same time.
After an initial assessment, I started slowly, purchasing 6 session packages, training twice a week. I found Aaron to be incredibly knowledgeable about human anatomy/​physiology, nutrition, and current trends in exercises. Aaron stressed the importance of proper technique for all exercises, demonstrating all of them before allowing me to attempt them, and with reminders during each set. Each workout was individually tailored, but all incorporated the entire body. As i was looking to add strength and muscle, we also worked with several power-​lifting techniques. Improvements in body fat composition and gains in strength came quickly. Happy with my results, i started purchasing 26 and 52 session packages, and before long was training 3 and 4 days a week. Aaron was flexible in his training times, accommodating my often unpredictable schedule, and remained positive and motivational throughout all my workouts.
After a year and a half of training at Core Results, i unfortunately am relocating. I leave in the best shape of my life and can’t recommend Core Results and Aaron Hornstra more.

I contacted Core Results about 5 months before my wedding wanting to tone up before the big day! I started working with Raymond and I couldn’t be more pleased!!! From the initial call with Josh II felt like he was listening to what I was concerned about! Working with Raymond has been really fun I felt like I’ve learned so much and I was able to get toned before my big day. I even had the person at the dress store comment on how impressed she was at the changes in my body. Other than getting a good workout at Core Results I feel like I’ve learned so much about working out and about my body in general which will continue to be really helpful in the future. Core Results has been so much better than my past gym memberships or class memberships. The one on one instruction is extremely helpful. I would recommend Core Results and especially Raymond to anyone who has an interest in getting heathy and learning more about their body!

I’ve gone to Core Results for 4 years. It has made such a difference for me. I always thought I should have the willpower to do it on my own but I’ve found it to be worth it to get help. I’ll be 50 this year and am glad to be in such good shape now. Thanks Josh and Raymond!

I absolutely LOVE Core Results. As a bride-​to-​be, I really wanted a personal trainer to help prepare me for the big day, but I was skeptical that the results wouldn’t be worth the money. I’m happy I decided to give it a shot anyway. After only 6 weeks, I lost 1.8% body fat and gained 2 pounds of muscle.
My trainer is Jenna, who has gone above and beyond what I thought I was getting with a trainer. She’s extremely knowledgeable, personable and encouraging. She’s flexible with my schedule and has been very accommodating, working around my professional or personal commitments.
I have participated in multiple «one size fits all» fitness programs in the past and never really fell in love with any of them. Core Results is entirely different! I love that the trainers at Core Results customize workout plans to each individual’s personal goals. This experience has, hands down, given me the most consistent and maintainable results yet!
Additional pros:
The sessions are scheduled so it ensures I actually make it to my workout. Otherwise, I would put it off until the day passed (followed by the week… and month…). The scheduling certainly forces me to be more accountable.
The trainers are educated and are quick to correct form and explain each exercise thoroughly.
They provide objective measurements beyond just stepping on a scale. I was having a «blah» day at my 6 wk evaluation so was pleasantly surprised to see all of my measurements had improved. I’m learning quickly not to focus too heavily on the scale, as my weight stayed the same but I traded out the fat for muscle!
This is a small gym which provides a welcoming and encouraging environment without the intimidation of a large gym. Since each client is aligned with a trainer, there are never too many people in the gym at once.
3 wks until my next evaluation so stay tuned!!!

This is the best way to get in shape and healthier. The program is customized to my needs and Aaron has helped me lot to improve my fitness level through a very diverse and challenging program. His dedication and professionalism are superb.

I have been working out with Josh Hutchins for several years and highly recommend him and his business, Core Results, for a full range of fitness needs. I am in my mid-50’s and want a reasonable exercise program that I can stick with. Josh creates a fun and challenging workout environment that keeps you coming back for more. I’d spent many years trying to maintain a fitness routine with little success. But since working with Josh, I’ve remained motivated to stick with my exercise and nutrition regimen. Josh is really good at mixing it up so our workouts aren’t boring and we talk about what’s going on with me physically so he can tailor my workouts to meet my needs. He’s also helped me design my workouts for the times when I’m not working out with him. I recently referred my partner to Josh to start working out and now she’s hooked as well!

Awesome place to train even if you are an experience athlete and want to improve or a weekend warrior that wants to get back into shape. I have had excellent results with Raymond. He is a great Motivator and listens to your fitness goals. He is a wonderful personal trainer! Raymond and Core Results have been great in helping me accomplish my goals!!!

I set a goal for myself to climb Mt. Hood when I turned 40 years old in honor and memory of my mom and welcome in my 40’s. Setting the goal was the easy part. Staying motivated and accountable to it was entirely different and I knew I couldn’t do it alone.
I did a lot of research and checked out various personal training companies in the Raleigh NC area when I found Core Results Personal Training. After reading information on the website, and learning more about the trainers, I submitted my request and not too long after, I got a phone call from Josh Hutchins. I was convinced! I met my trainer — Raymond Desmarais — and from that point on there was no turning back. I was focused on getting in shape, training and preparing for a summer 2011 climb; and I was hooked!
Raymond isn’t just a physical fitness personal trainer, he’s also a personal motivator. He takes the time to get to know his clients so that the training program he designs fits! Every day I trained with Raymond, I was challenged, driven and inspired. He has a knack for putting together a cardio and strength workout that will test my limits and always knows just how to rev me up so I go the extra distance each and every training session. He knows when to infuse humor to give me a boost, and he never lets me lose sight of my goals and what I’m investing my time (and his) in to.
Yes, working with a personal trainer is a financial investment as well as a personal investment. But as with all investments, the right ones garner the best results — and there is no doubt that this one is most definitely WORTH IT! I wouldn’t have been ready or able to climb Mt. Hood if it wasn’t for the support and incredible training I received through Core Results! Now that my climb is over, I’ve set new goals and am still training with Raymond because training is now a part of my life’s routine. I’ve learned so many incredible lessons and have become confident and excited about the fact that I am now not only physically fit but I finally look it too!!! This is an investment that will produce a great return and you will certainly be richer because of it!