1372 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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Great gym with a welcoming community and attentive, competitive coaches. Amazing atmosphere—I’ve grown a lot.
Great Gym and wonderful people
Just switched over to this gym. Great environment for folks who want to get work done. Solid gym etiquette, wide range of equipment that is in good condition and accessible, and the owner is a solid dude. Can’t ask for more from a gym. They offer additional services to boot (sauna, cold/ice exposure, and they have a jiu-jitsu area/classes as well. Wish I’d have discovered it earlier.
I had an issue with the gym, but after speaking to the owner, he made things right. He was under no obligation to make things right, but he did. He seems to be a stand-up, honest dude. I am really happy with the outcome.
Love this place! Great environment, awesome people!
Went here for a year & had to cancel my membership due to a move. The gym has everything that you could possibly need & is by far the best gym in the area. Great culture & chill staff. Hope to be back one of these days
Enjoyed the last 4 yrs. Working out typically 4 days a week at Bull and Bear. Compared to a dozen gyms i have worked out in, Bull & Bear is top class in equipment, people , friendships made, comradery , ease of working on equipent without waiting, new renovations , clean and military mantra. Overall a top notch gym if you want a no frills workout and focus approach to training. Gary Stevens Usmc msgt ret
Great first impression! Went into Bull & Bear for the first time today, and was met by some great people who showed me around as the front desk was busy (which was no big deal). They added an addition recently for the powerlifters a nice rogue bench, calibrated? KG plates, 1/4 inch pin squat rack. The equipment is older hammer strength (just what I like personally) with some cybex equipment mixed in. This is a smaller gym, with an area for Ju Jitsu, etc (they had a class going on when I walked in). Wasn't too busy for the size of the gym at all, dumbbells go up to 125lbs, the powerlifting area had room for deadlifts, 2-3 benches and the squat rack. The non powerlifting area had a few squat deadlifting (with platforms) combo racks, ample amount of chest, back, leg, and shoulder machines. They also had stair masters, treadmills, etc. If you're looking for brand new, "fancy" equipment this is probably not the place you'd prioritize (outside of some nice powerlifting items). However, if you're looking for a smaller, less packed, let's get in and get the job done type of gym (as I am) I'd say this is the ideal spot if you live anywhere from South part of Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, or Fuquay. The other gyms in the area are more commercial and more packed. Thanks again for the introductions by a few members, and being very welcoming.
Just joined this place is amazing, a lifters gym with a family atmosphere and no egos. Literally took me 3 minutes to sign up. No bs, not trying to sell me anything. I love the weights
Great atmosphere. Most people keep to themselves or are all about socializing. It’s a great mix. I enjoy having everything I need in one place. Jiu Jitsu, bjj, wrestling, boxing, weight lifting and cardio all in one place.
Amazing facility, amazing people. Everyone is always helpful, the employees are great and the gym continues to evolve.
I absolutely love this place already. Bull & Bear know exactly what they are doing. They have everything you need in one spot, and nothing that you don’t. Great atmosphere and great staff. If you’re not going here, do you really gym bro?
This is a top notch gym for people serious about fitness. The staff and owner are awesome.
These guys are the best what a staff.amazing instructors. The morning classes are great for fitness and learning the gentle art of folding people in half. They even have an afternoon class if you work at night where he trains law enforcement on how to defend themselves .
I’ve been doing jujitsu for about 3 months and have nothing but amazing things to say about the instructors and other people that go to the gym.
The jiu jitsu in the mornings & evenings is excellent, very knowledgeable instructors. The Muay Thai classes are just hands down excellent. The Muay Thai instructor is proficient and knowledgeable in all aspects. He is very thorough in the demonstration portion of training. The training regimen is efficient for all levels. Overall if you wish to continue your training or begin your training, the Bull and Bear gym is the place for you.
Great environment , great music , overall just a great place to have a killer workout!
This gym is legit. The owner is solid. Worth every penny.
Experienced firsthand today how great not only the owner and staff, but also the members are here. Currently stuck in my membership with Gold’s for a couple more months, but as soon as that’s up (or maybe even before), I will sign up here. Great place and great people. This gym has everything you could ever need and more to get in a good session.
This place is awesome! It’s a real gym that offers the atmosphere you want when going in to get a serious lift in. The members and staff are all like family and are all very friendly and polite and always helpful. The float tank they have is a hidden gem here in the area and if you have never used it you have to try it out! They offer an infrared sauna and also jujitsu classes as a side bonus! If your wanting an atmosphere to get you in the mid set to make some gains then this is the place for you!
Top notch facility. They have everything you need. From fitness training to combatives training. Staff is very friendly. First time using a Float Tank today and...WOW. I have osteoarthritis and still recovering from my second hip replacement. The session left me feeling amazing. Will be adding floats to my recovery. The float tank room is on par with a fancy spa feeling and very clean.
I originally started off just trying to find a gym that was open and got lucky enough to stumble across Bull & Bear. If you are looking for a real gym and not somewhere to eat pizza and bagels while sitting on the treadmill, then this is the place. First day I walked in, it felt like coming home. After being out of the gym forever from the Rona, it was great to be in a serious gym. Everyone in the gym, owner, staff, and customers are great. You're not going to find a better gym in the area.
Float Tank First Timer - Totally Recommended Sore from training, and over-stimulated from staring at a computer screen all week, I was thrilled to take me a float at Bull & Bear. I totally loved it. I haven’t experienced a float tank before, so I didn’t know what to expect. Within minutes, my mind was calmed like I was deep in meditation. The experience was soothing and rejuvenating. Although I think I may have dozed off during the float. When I came out of the tank I felt like I fell asleep in a movie theater. I injured my back pretty extensively about 18 months ago. Soaking in a tub was part of my physical therapy regimen. I wish I had access to a float tank back then. It would have been accessible from my wheel chair, and I would have benefited so much from using it. It took all the pressure off my back! Another perk of the tank is the size. I’m over 6' tall, so actually being able to fit was great. I haven’t fit in a bathtub for a soak since I was in grade school. As for the club. It’s totally flipping awesome. Especially if you like to workout. If you go to the gym to text on the phone and snapchat with friends, this isn’t the place for you. People are there to work and work hard. Sure the members know what they're doing and look amazing, but they're some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, too.
Excellent gym and people, great environment..We go hard there, we value our health and the veterans and first responders...I was at Clubworx before this and they decided to fire everyone and screw everyone and there hard work and progress...im not about that. They have lost my respect as they cowered and caved to the bullcrap policies of the government...Id gladly pay twice to not go back to Clubworx. Clubworx has me under a year contract and have decided to not even give any information about the situation all while trying to sell access to the pools which is included in my membership. The management and owners are trash. No value for health or fitness, just money. Dont go to Clubworx if the open back up haha "if". Tell your friends not to go to Clubworx. This is where you want to be. Give them your service as they are there to serve you. Been there for months now and havnt died from the bs virus. Oh and Clubworx blocked and hid comments that were critical of them on facebook. Screw Clubworx!!!!!! Come workout with us at Bull & Bear
Best gym around..awesome staff and owner, super clean, great equipment, couldn't ask for a better gym
Bull and Bear is a wonderful gym owned by people of great courage and character. The gym itself is a hair on the small side, but it has anything and everything a body builder, endurance athlete, or casual gym goer could want. Highly recommended. 👌
Great gym. Great equipment. Very knowledgeable staff. It is nice to train at a place with such serious weight lifters.
This gym has a great set up, as heavy dumbbells as you could need, all the way down to 5LB, 5 or 6 squat racks with nice platforms with KG bumper weights for deads and ect. Great isolation attachments for the cables. Not a strongman gym but not a planet fitness. Great middle of both so it can fit both sides of the spectrum.
Pretty neat place
Hands down the best pure lifting gym in the area. Lived in the area for 4 years and never came across a place like this. Came down for a vacation to see family and they were super accommodating.
Top notch gym, top notch staff, top notch environment!
Badass gym!! If you are a serious lifter, this is the gym you've been looking for. A must try is the float tank! The results are amazing for the body and mind.
BBG is a well maintained and exceptionally clean gym with friendly staff. Essentially 24/7 access to both strength athlete specific equipment and commercial gym type equipment. The gym owner controls membership volume so there is never a long wait for equipment or space normally experienced at other gyms in the area. Pricing is equal to or below other gyms/facilities in the area with no BS start up fees, membership fees, etc...
Awesome facility with assets Fuquay is lucky to have. Hot yoga, a float tank providing a one of a kind experience most have to travel to find & lifting equipment for days. Happy to have them here in town.
I became a member the day after their soft opening. It has been exciting to watch the gym come together as the finishing touches are being implemented. I can’t wait for it all to be complete and test out some of the extra offerings they provide. While I haven’t been there in the past week due to traveling, I am hoping they get kettlebells and a battle rope for use in the facility.
Missy and Brittany are amazing! I haven’t had the pleasure of taking other teacher’s classes yet, but plan too. The facility is great and love that this area finally has a great hot yoga studio!
Great vibe in the gym. Everyone that is a member here is there to do work. Much better than the gyms full of resolutioners and weekend warriors that just waste take up space and sit around on their phones. Keep up the good work and keep the weirdos out.
Very good experience in float tank! Highly recommend! Need some safety upgrades since the floor is very slippery when wet but overall great experience!
You want to get fit and strong, this is the only place to be!
This place is fantastic, no contracts, no bull, clean, friendly staff, nice equipment, i encourage anyone that is serious about there health and well-being to join.
Bull and Bear gym is in a league all its own! I have never been a part of a gym with such an extensive focus on recovery for both mind and body. The float tank is a must try whether you're a competitive athlete or just feeling the effects of that fuquay traffic. Much more to offer to include hot yoga classes and styku body imaging.
I've attended hot yoga classes with Missy and they are great. She gives you a cold eucalyptus towel at the end of class for final Shavasana and it's amazing.
Bull & Bear is the only and best alternative to a commercial gym in Fuquay Varina. The atmosphere is serious and promotes hard work and dedication. Inside the same facility, there are also multiple avenues of recovery that a strength or fitness athlete would benefit from. Highly recommend.
Great gym with great equipment. one of my go to places to work out
This place has it all! So many benefits and amazing hot yoga!
This place is a haven for wellness! The gym is 10,000 square feet- completely focused on fitness and health. This is not your average gym. In addition to strength building and body building, my favorite space in the gym is the hot yoga studio. The room has radiant heat set to 104 degrees. I teach and take a lot of yoga, and this studio is 💯. Every yoga instructor has a unique style and creates a safe place to practice. The float tank is the ultimate form of meditation for those who need to connect with breath and heart. The sauna is perfect especially when you need a full detox. This sweet space is the ultimate gem in Fuquay Varina.
Great gym and atmosphere. Has all the equipment you will need and keeps adding more. Float tank was amazing.
If your tired of the commercial everyone cares about you feelings gym this is the place for you. It's a breath of fresh air for people who are serious about working out and reaching there full potential in the weight room. If being surrounded by like minded hardcore lifters is for you then def check this place out
I've been in corporate based gyms for the past 4 years and have already enjoyed all BBG has to offer in just a month! Being on my own fitness journey, I love being surrounded by other body builders who are serious about their workouts. BBG is also my one stop shop to recovery. Whatever my body is feeling, they have it all- hot yoga, infrared sauna or even a float in the deprivation tank! If you're ready for a REAL gym with badass people and equipment this is the place for you!
Terminated my membership at this gym not long ago after working out here for 7 months. My experience was pretty mixed. They have just about every machine you could need which is cool, despite the gym being a bit more on the smaller side. I completely appreciate the hardcore, pro-police/military culture they’re trying to cultivate too. There were a few times though when I was treated kinda rudely by other patrons (and maybe a staff member?) completely out of the blue. It ended up leaving a bad taste in my mouth and that’s ultimately why I chose to leave. Atmosphere feels weirdly off in there. Kinda like a “social club you have to be invited to” One thing I’d suggest the owner do is buy more plates for the racks. I often found myself having to walk clear across to the other side of the gym to find a plate in the size I was looking for.
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