Working out at CrossFit Brave is the highlight of my day. In full disclosure the owner, Mike, is my brother. I have known him his entire life, and he has always been dedicated to health, fitness, and helping others become better. I have watched him grow his CrossFit gym over the years, and I am so proud to be a part of the community he helped create. Some of my best friends and favorite people are at CrossFit Brave, and I look forward to seeing them whenever I work out. I even met my fiancé here! The strength I have discovered in myself makes me happier than ever, and I have CrossFit Brave to thank. It is definitely worth your time to come check this place out!

I used to do CrossFit several years ago at a few other Raleigh-area affiliates and really enjoyed it but fell out of the routine and never got back into it (read: I got super lazy). Then a friend of mine told me I should come by and talk to Mike for a drop in session. I was nervous getting back into CF. It had been years of not doing anything. I would be nowhere near where I was physically. And I knew there would be a lot of frustration ahead of me. Mike and the other coaches have been incredible with creating a nurturing and fun environment. Everyone else was incredibly welcoming as well (shout out to Pam for being the first person to introduce herself)! If you've never tried CrossFit or have fallen out of your routine and are nervous about getting back into the swing of things, come talk to Mike or any of the other coaches and give it a go. I'm certainly glad that I did.

I started going here in August 2013, and have loved every second of it. I'm a better and healthier person for it, and most of that is due to Coach Mike an his coaching style. No matter what your current fitness level, or your fitness goals, Mike will be able to help you get bigger, faster, stronger, smaller, thinner, bulkier, less bulky, or any combination thereof. The other coaches also provide the necessary support and bring a scientifically proven fitness regiment into a real world application. Every time I step into the gym, I see my best friends, and nearly the only people I want to hang out with. And hang we do - on the rack, on the ropes, and on the high rings. I'm stoked to be a member here, and will always be back to let Mike push me to the next level.

Crossfit Brave is one of the best. The coaches are outstanding, safety is a priority, and the family atmosphere only adds to the quality of this gym! I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone looking to pursue a more fit lifestyle or to condition and strength train at an elite level.

Ever since my first class at Brave I haven't wanted to stop attending! The coaches and community are amazing and that motivates you to go, always improve and have fun. I don't think there's ever been a day I've attended in which I did not enjoy. The coaches do an amazing job at believing in you and motivating you to push further when you didn't think you had it in you anymore while keeping you safe. As a community, we all have this collective feeling of wanting each other to succeed and the energy is amazing. I would strongly recommend Brave to anyone wanting to give Crossfit a try!