
Our mission is to help people reclaim, maintain, and enhance their physical freedoms so they can enjoy the active life they want and deserve. Our focus will be on your individual goals and needs, so there is nothing “cookie cutter” about our approach. You will develop practical fitness to optimize your life outside of the gym. You will be part of an active downtown Durham community that supports our diverse city, and, more importantly, the diverse people, businesses, and causes in it.
I started at Courage Fitness last year and I can’t say enough good things about them. They do a fantastic job of starting you off with learning proper weightlifting form and make sure throughout your training everyone is exercising efficiently and safely. The coaches are as entertaining as they are knowledgeable. It’s a great community; if you’re tired of other classes where everyone just works out and then goes home, this is the place for you.
Courage is one of the most inclusive, friendly, and attentive gyms I’ve ever been to. Coaches pay attention to form and correct you during workouts; you’re never encouraged to work until you puke. I was about to move, and they worked with me to find a plan that would work for my short time horizon. The other gym-goers are friendly and fun to talk to as well. I’ve loved Courage and hope to never leave!
This is my favorite gym I’ve ever belonged to. The programming is smart and fun, the coaches are welcoming, and the community is the best. All the friends I’ve made keep me motivated to keep coming back!
I couldn’t ask for a better experience at Courage Fitness. The atmosphere makes you actually want to show up to work out. Dave C. is an exceptional trainer who Is very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about maintaining enhancing your physical fitness. Everyone at the gym has a great energy.
I’ve been to a few gyms in the area looking for a home gym. Well I landed in CFD and I have been there ever since. The coaches are positive and they give you great feedback and guidance. If your looking to learn and grow and get in shape this is the place to be. The community is also great different types of people getting along just fine enjoying getting some fitness!
Absolutely the best CF gym, the coaches and staff are professional and committed to help you reach your goals and the community creates a welcoming, enthusiastic environment that motivates you every day.
Keep up the great work!
Courage Fitness has changed my life! I joined in June 2018, and my only regret is that I didn’t do so sooner. I have not only reached all of the goals that I initially set out to achieve, but surpassed them in ways I never thought possible.
The owner and coaches are incredible. They know how to motivate and encourage you, yet they also can modify any exercise to suit your fitness level or accommodate for limitations due to injury or any other issue. I’ve tried other places, but I’ll always stick with Courage Fitness. Check this place out- CFD if absolutely the place to go!


