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Website: couragefitnessdurham.com
Phone: (919) 907-1233
Cross Streets: Between Rigsbee Ave and Foster St
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- Wed 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
410 W Geer St Durham, NC 27701 ·141.69 mi
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Reviews
yelpCourage Fitness was my first experience with CrossFit and like many people I was a bit nervous about it, having heard about how intense the CrossFit community can be. Let me assure you that...
MoreCFD is an amazing gym with brilliant coaches and programming. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming from the minute you join. I have been going here since October 2022 and I already feel an...
MoreWent in for an interview with this gym. From the beginning I said that I just wanted to try it out just to see if it's something I would like (2 classes a week). The operator was kinda rude after...
MoreA bit of info that's not clear on their website for people thinking about this gym: On top of the per month cost, they require people to pay $522 for six half-hour to 45 minute 1-1 training...
MoreSo I'm 4 weeks into an 8 week boot camp and Crossfit and it's killing me-in the best way! Much like so many others, I have a unreasonable schedule and often lack the motivation to get to the...
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