SYNC Studio

In search of a Durham yoga studio I checked out SYNC and I’m very pleased. The studio is somewhat on the small side but the classes are never packed. They offer mats, blankets, bolsters, blocks etc. at no extra charge. I LOVE their use of dim lighting. As soon as I walk in I’m instantly relaxed and coupled with their surround sound, it provided the perfect level of music that added to my relaxation. They warm the room to between 80 – 85 degrees which I find is the perfect temperature for deep stretching but not so hot that you think you’re going to die. They have cubbies for your valuables located in the studio so you’re not worried about someone taking your stuff. The instructors have all been great with my favorite being Kristina. She is hands on, encouraging and knowledgeable when it comes to variations. The only downside to SYNC for me is the fact that they also offer Cycle classes and their music can be loud and distracting at times. All and all they provide me with what I’ve been looking for; a space that delivers a balance between a good workout and a calm mind. If you are looking for a yoga studio I highly recommend them.

Came here with my girlfriend to try their cycling class. That was my first time cycling and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. it was actually fun. We took Matty’s class and he was very energetic and it was like going to an EDM show but instead we danced on bikes for 45 minutes. By the end of the class, I was drenched! I would come back again!

this 5 star review is for AMY & circuit class.
I’ve been coming to SYNC Studio through Classpass for 4 months now and Amy is a breath of fresh air. I’m not sure if she’s new or not but before I thought this studio was not very inviting… AT ALL…
You would feel left out in class because everyone including the instructors knew each other. I only kept coming back because the work-​outs are challenging and different from the barre & spin I do at other studios.
that and I ran out of class at my other studios (can’t blame a girl)
My project in Chapel Hill is ending and I’m going back to LA… I wasn’t planning on reviewing SYNC Studio at all because I had nothing nice to say.
But this morning’s class with Amy made it worth it. I’m glad I caught her on my last weekend here!
If you’re looking for a new workout that’s fun & challenging Amy’s class is just that. It’s extremely welcoming by anyone at any level. She corrected all of my poses and was very encouraging. I love that! I love when your instructor is there to help you push your fitness to the next level.
I walked out of class learning some new things today and most importantly, grew more confident in my journey of fitness. ALL THANKS TO AMY!!! YAYY!!!
I’m telling you!!! 9am class on a Sunday left me feeling strong & confident! YOU GOT TO GO SEE HER :)
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I love the yoga at sync. The instructors are very good.

It really is difficult for me to put into words about how much this studio means to me. Recently moving from LA to Durham, it’s been hard for me to make new friends and this place has been the perfect cure for homesickness. Everyone here is really friendly and makes you feel at home. I’ve loved most every class and every instructor here! The instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly. I’ve been struggling with posture and proper form for years but the instructors are always willing to stay after class if you have any questions or need a demo. I love taking double classes when I have the time/​energy. Cycling first then yoga after for a good stretch and beautifully ending in savasana after 3 hours. Although some days I have to drag myself in the studio especially working 9 – 10 hours, I always leave SYNC feeling amazing and thinking «this is exactly where I need to be, right here, right now». Never a regret! I love Matty’s class for cycling during the week, (he even has express 45 mins classes if you’re in a hurry and bike and beer on Fridays where you drink beer after class!) and I love Kyle’s class on Saturdays (but beware of his hair flip if you don’t want sweat all over you haha). I love YOGA with Soojin, Teresa and David but honestly, ALL the yoga instructors are lovely!
I love this place so much from the bottom of my heart!

This place is super convenient to where I live, so I really, really wanted to like it. I did a 30 day trial membership in the beginning of the summer, and clearly must have hit it at the wrong time. My experience wasn’t great.
My first class was a cycle class with Matty – I liked him a lot, and it seemed like a good community. I’m just not super into indoor cycling, even though they seem to do a good job elevating the level of fun in those classes. My main interest was in checking out their TRX classes, but in the 30 day trial membership, I didn’t get into a single one :(They open up their reservations so that you can go ahead and book classes weeks in advance, so I found that most of the things that I wanted to sign up for were already full. Once or twice, I got an e-​mail pretty much exactly two hours before the class that I’d gotten in off the waiting list… since I didn’t check my e-​mail in that time frame, I missed out.
I did get into a ‘TRX flow’ class which was a yoga circuit style class with just three different TRX moves, cycled through three times along with some yoga moves on the mat. It was then 45 minutes of pretty boring yoga. I liked the instructor, but didn’t like the class at all. The circuit training class that I attended was terrible. There was a pretty unenthusiastic instructor who set up five or six stations, with three exercises at each, and had the class cycle through. It was painful to observe the terrible form going on in the class, but she didn’t offer a single correction or even pay much attention.
Since my trial membership ended, they’ve clearly had some drama with raising prices. I’ve gotten a few e-​mails about them having community forums and whatnot. Good for them for trying to sort out issues with their existing community, but as a prospective client, it’s been yet another deterrent to going back. Bummer!

I love the spinning classes here. The instructors are fun and motivating without being annoying and play great music. Matty and Kyle are my favorite instructions because they are both super energetic and positive. The staff and students are also very friendly and welcoming, which I love.

I’ve checked out Sync on and off throughout the last year. Both the downtown Durham and Southpoint locations are great, but I’ve mainly made it downtown. The teachers are great, energetic, and knowledgeable about physiology, and it’s always a good workout. However, it can be a little tough to get into popular class times (so sign up early!)
If it’s your first time at Sync, definitely let the teacher know. Take the advice they offer on setting up your bike — it will definitely help you be more comfortable throughout the class. If you wear clip-​in shoes, they have both SPD and Keo Look clip styles. They also have towels so no need to bring your own, but definitely bring a water bottle!

I’ve been taking classes at sync for almost three years – awesome trainers and fun classes. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

Go here for any spin and TRX needs! Leighann is your go-​to woman! The personal training options are also great. Very friendly environment for one on one or for group training.

This review is long over due. I have been an avid syncer for well over two years now. I used to dread heading to the gym for an elliptical or treadmill workout but one class at sync and I was hooked. I dance on my bike, practice yoga, and am always surrounded by such amazing instructors and individuals who are members of the sync community. As long as I live in Durham, I will forever be a sync faithful. Try one class and you’ll be hooked!

I’ve been a consistent member of this studio for more than 2 years. I think either you will completely fall in love with this place, or your fitness style is just different!
Pros:
–Everyone is very friendly, normal, funny, and committed to fitness. You will not feel uncomfortable here. It’s a good community to be encouraged by and improve your health with.
–Variety in class type and intensity level. You can really get out of it what you want.
–Formats and classes continue to change and be dynamic, as they should.
–Good options in class schedules, likely something will fit in your free time. Classes on weekends and holidays as well.
–Online scheduling, now there is an app available as well, very easy to book or cancel.
Cons:
–Price. Either you can afford to work out here or you can’t. I will say, I have zero knowledge about comparable gyms, I only know in the context of my own budget that it has been a treat for myself to purchase a membership.
–Sometimes classes get booked, so some advanced planning is needed. However, this depends on the class and I don’t recall having a problem getting into a class off of the wait-​list.

I had never done Yoga before but was willing to give it a try. I went on a Monday evening to a course taught by David. As I walked into the room, the lighting was calming, the décor was nice and the abundance of mats and towels and other things was very nice. David ran a great session that for me felt well paced but had me feeling pretty maxed out at times. I loved the challenge.
I plan on going back to SyncStudio as I like the location, the limited staff interaction was pleasant, and the courses seem varied and worth my time exploring. I look forward to Yoga next week and then hopefully some of the other classes as well.

I seeked out SYNCStudio because it had the same «features» of places I exercised at in Chicago and Boston (see previous reviews), but without the big-​city price.
Features:
— Extremely high quality instruction with class sizes ranging from 1 – 20 people (some classes have higher sizes). I think high quality instruction means that the trainers are really big on form and not compromising your safety or the benefit/​intensity of the chosen exercise.
— The trainers give variations for those who want to increase/​decrease intensity. So far exercises have been very challenging.
— SYNC also installed a special force field around it that blocks ego at the door.
— A little bit of everything for everyone: sports conditioning and plyometrics, strength training with kettle bells (woo hoo!), cycling and beer, yoga (the most strength-​based yoga I’ve ever done), TRX, and I think they even have a barre class in there somewhere. I’ve taken many kettle bell classes, but the classes here are taught by a highly-​experienced RKC trainer (Chris)…and wow… world of a difference. Other trainers have allowed me to get away with sub-​optimal technique.
— The heart of any activity in life are its people. The trainers are great and friendly and you start to notice the quirks, favorite exercises, and music selections that make them unique.
— Towels, online booking system, lots of parking, tree oil cleanser for your yoga mat, and sometimes when I smell a scented candle in the middle of a pushup I think, «Where the hell am I at again?» LOL.
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The only things I miss about my previous studios are: exercising barefoot, team/​fun/​game/​partner-​based exercises and drills, and lots of jump roping. I think maybe SYNC needs to hire a Bouncing Bulldog who’s old enough to work or maybe host a Punk Rope workshop. :)
BONUS POINTS: The classes have simple names like «Kettle bell» or «Cardio Circuit», which sounds more useful than «Booty Attack!» or «SculptMAX» or «Cardio Meltdown» or «Total Body Tabata Knockout Pow Wow». :)

Why SYNC is great:
1. A variety of lovely, helpful, energetic, and fun instructors.
2. Great variety of classes. Not just yoga and cycling but also TRX, foam roller, etc. They stay on top of fitness trends.
3. Complimentary towels for your sweaty a**! It seems they are always washing and folding towels so that the clients stay comfortable and dry while working their butts off. Much appreciated.
4. Very responsive to customer feedback/​demand.
5. Great vibe and awesome variety of clients. As a UNC student it’s nice to go somewhere and get a little space from the college-​town scene.
6. Good pricing options, especially for students and those under 25. You can get 20 classes for $ 150 which is a steal.

Great yoga classes and a nice studio. I highly recommend any yoga class with Christine. She is a great teacher and I’m always sore after her class. I like that most of the yoga classes are heated and the location is convenient!

This studio and the instructors are a class act. I’m not a workout nut. In fact, it’s a forced habit… or I’m trying to make it a habit. But it doesn’t feel so forced with Sync. I actually really enjoy going. Every time i step out I feel refreshed and energized. The instructors are motivating, they challenge you, but they do it in a very balanced way. A way that makes it more fun!
I haven’t had the opportunity to spend time in all classes or with all instructors but a few definitely stand out. Christine is a phemon instructor and you get the sense that the energy in class is genuine — who she is to the core. and that is motivating! Kim does a fun Bike and Beer class on fridays at the downtown studio — I love her playlists! and I just started ballet burn on wednesdays at the downtown location — what a challenge that get 800 calories in an hour (according to my HR monitor).
OK if you’re lacking motivation, need a change in routine, or just want some fun workouts. SYNC is your place. This location is awesomely convenient. And i’d also like to say that Jon will not be the only one boasting abs from space in a few months…
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Absolutely LOVE this place! The instructors are amazing and incredibly friendly. They make everyone feel welcome. They offer a variety of classes for every level (yoga, spinning, TRX, interval/​cardio, sports conditioning classes, & more). I like how they add unique touches to their classes (i.e. yoga + wine, bike + beer).
Beyond the awesome exercise classes, they have a great community. I moved to this area about a month and a half ago, so it was nice to be able to meet new people.
If you need extra motivation to exercise, coming to this studio will help! You sign up for classes, so it keeps you committed. Plus, they are fun and you get to «suffer through the pain» with a bunch of others! ;)
If you are looking for a place for awesome workouts plus a great atmosphere & community, this is your place.
(OH, they also have TWO locations. This one and one in downtown Durham)

I went to SYNC Studio a few months after it opened, then I disappeared for almost a year when grad school got crazy, and reappeared once more recently. My oh my, have they grown in popularity– and they deserve it!
What I like about SYNC is the variety, as I’m the type to get bored easily. I’ve tried their yoga, yoga fusion, cycling, combo, and sports conditioning classes and they have all been great. All their classes (with the exception of sports conditioning) feature great music that keep you motivated, and I didn’t fully appreciate this until I went to a different business recently that played terribly corny music that made me laugh. But bass heavy dubstep during spinning, yes please, I’ll take it (thank you, Ashley!). Once in a while they’ll even have a DJ during yoga and spinning, so if you see that class being advertised, get on it!
The workouts are excellent and the instructors will push you grow and increase your strength. I have to give special kudos for BB with her Deep Stretch class and Soojin with her Basic Power Yoga class for easing me back into fitness after I experienced some lower back issues (and yes, that’s what prompted me to get off my butt and start working out again– no one wants back pain at age 25. or anytime, really!).
They no longer have bottled water, so bring your water bottle and fill up there. Also, they heat the rooms during their yoga classes, so if you sweat like crazy like me and plan on doing yoga on a regular basis, you may want to bring a yoga towel. They have small towels there if you just want a little something to keep your hands from slipping, though.
The only downsides: I really wish they had a shower so I could attend the morning classes before work, but that’s not really their fault. Also, their basic & beginner spinning classes fill up really quickly now, so sign up ahead of time online if you can.

All I have to say is for how busy this studio is — how do you guys not have more reviews. I guess I should be glad because otherwise you’ll have to add even more classes to handle the volume.
Seriously though the best classes, the best instructors, awesome location, and great facility. You guys work me so hard but yet I always want to come back for more. I haven’t been able to attend as regularly as I would like due to scheduling conflicts but the addition of the new classes has given me more options.