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ActivEdge Fitness & Sports Performance

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4221 Garrett Rd
Durham, NC 27707

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(984) 250-9029
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This place is a one-stop shop for all personal training needs. Brian worked with me as I graduated from UNC and got ready for the NFL. I still come back and work with him before I...

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Rehab combined with personal training = Excellence 3/31/2007

I was originally referred to Brian by a friend of mine who wanted me to see him for my recently repaired rotator cuff. Brian gave me exercises and worked on it with his hands for several weeks. After he restored full range of motion and got me back into golf shape, I have continued to come to him for personal training. I meet with him twice a week and love every minute of it! He gets me doing exercises that help with me my golf game as well and lose some weight... Now my friend better watch out before I kick his butt! What a great place and great staff! A must for any aging baby boomer looking to get an edge! Pros: Staff, Atmosphere more
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Excellent Service! 2/20/2007

Brian was very kind and offered me many different options to get started with a fitness plan - we started out basic with one-on-one meeting once a week. Now we meet 3x a week and I feel great! I highly recommend ActivEdge to any starting a ""new"" plan! Very patient and encouraging - but still exciting! A MUST!!! Pros: Location - Music!!! more
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Watch The Weight Fall Off!! 2/7/2007

I started with ActivEdge in January after a colleague of mine recommended Brian and his staff. He immediately got me started with fun exercises that left me wanting more. After a few weeks, they analyzed my diet and made me realize that killing me in the gym was only part of the equation - the other part is what I eat! Common sense, really, but now the pounds are falling off 2-3 per week!!! Brian has really worked miracles and made me a believer!! I'm healthy AND fit - rare for a doctor, but definitely necessary!! I strongly recommend ActivEdge and hope all realize the potent combination of focused exercise and diet! Pros: Location, Atmosphere more
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Team Training At It's Best! 2/6/2007

We have been using Brian for the past 4 years for various sports at Riverside High School. We usually have the head coach or senior captain schedule the team for 2-3x week for sports like soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, and football. Brian has different stations set up for them based on the sport and objective for the training session. We are competitive almost every year because our athletes are ready for action when they start! Brian is an excellent resource for other club and school teams looking to get the most out of their athletes! Pros: Location, Scheduling more
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Top gym - Top staff - Awesome! 1/19/2007

I was one of the ""New Year's Resolution"" crowd and I am so glad that I decided to go with them! For years I have tried to exercise on my own, wasting money on 2 and 3 year contracts to the big gyms.... Not anymore!! ActivEdge is the best deal I have ever come by! My pants fit better, my husband looks at me more, and I feel the best I ever have!!!! Brian and Meredith have really changed my life!! I make time to exercise and they help me balance my diet and keep things in perspective... ActivEdge is more than a gym... something totally awesome!! Pros: Staff, location, knowledge more
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Brian Is Awesome!!!! 1/17/2007

I have tried 2 other trainers in Durham at different studios and none matched the intensity and knowledge combination that Brian has shown me. He actually listens to what my previous injuries were and then implements a challenging program to help. Once a collegiate long distance runner, forced to take off several years, and now ready to kick Brian's butt in an April 5K!!! Running stronger then I ever have since college because of ActivEdge!! A must for all ages (including a washed up 50+ year old just looking to see my kids through high school!!). Pros: PT experience - location more
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Knowledge abounds! 12/18/2006

An expert in all fields of orthopedic and sports related injuries. Brian has done a great job with all the patients that we have sent him over the past 2 years... I hope we continue our relationship into the future! Pros: Rehab and Post Rehab workouts - Return to sport programs more
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What a tremendous find! Should have come so much earllier! 12/6/2006

I have spent several years of my life trying to figure out the ""best"" formula for success in my body - I have gone through trainers, fad diets, and gym memberships with the same results... until now! I was referred to ActivEdge and told to ask for Brian who immediately got me going on fresh exercises and challenging drills. Combined with their expertise in nutrition (which is half the battle they keep telling me), I have changed my diet and have never felt better!! Both Brian and Meredith are the best motivating team in the Triangle!! The website says they want to enrich lives and they definitely did, mine!!!! Don't look any where else! Pros: Music, Atmosphere, Expertise more
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THE Best....Period!!! 11/6/2006

I moved into the area several weeks ago and tried 3 different trainers in the Durham area. The first two were average motivators, not that bright, and their facilities (although they claimed ""state-of-the-art"") were no better than a middle school gym! Then I tried ActivEdge and met Brian and Meredith... No need to look anywhere else! Simply the best team I have EVER trained with! Brian's knowledge and Meredith's motivation have kept me coming and made a believer out of me! I have already dropped 10% body fat, which they explained is a much better measurement than the BMI, in 2 months! My goal of under 8% is near and hopefully I'll reach it by Christmas! Brian and Meredith are the BEST - Period!!!!! Don't bother looking anywhere else! Pros: Knowledge, Motivation more
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PT excellence!! 10/30/2006

I have been through several different physical therapists and none have helped me as much as Brian. His patience, hands-on attention, and explanation of the injured area were superb. After 3 visits and exercises to continue with, my problem is gone! I am planning on continuing with him with personal training... what a blend a trainer who has a master in physical therapy! Look no where else! ActivEdge is the place to be! Pros: PT and trainer in one! more
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Don't forget about State! 10/26/2006

We have been using Brian's services for the past 6 months with tremendous results! His commitment to our athletes is unparalleled! Being a big ACC school we have some of the best training staff in the nation - but we still send our athletes to Brian because of his soccer experience and return-to-sport knowledge. His combination of rehab and athletic enhancement is just what we need! Hopefully, we can become one of the elite DI soccer programs in the nation, but we can't do it without the help of people like Brian at ActivEdge! He is a must for any developing soccer player! Pros: Soccer experience, location just off I-40 more
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Best in the Triangle! 10/26/2006

I have tried 3 different trainers in the Durham area and Brian is the best! The programs and pricing that they have are more economical than the others, even though he has more expertise than the rest! Brian is a licensed physical therapist, and this was important to me because of past injuries. I feel assured that Brian will help me recover and meet my goals! He is the BEST DEAL IN THE TRIANGLE - NO DOUBT!!!!! I highly recommend!! Pros: Extremely competitive pricing! more
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Best training staff around 10/8/2006

Brian and Meredith creat an awesome training atmosphere. My wife first started there last year with Brian and she has been persistent about me starting ever since. I reluctantly gave it a try in August and haven't looked back since! The exercises are challenging without being too ridiculous and their guidance is just perfect (motivating but not distracting). I STRONGLY recommend this place to all looking to get more out of their workouts! AWESOME! Pros: Motivating, Challenging more
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Sports Performance at it's Best 10/8/2006

ActivEdge has been helping with our conditioning and fitness programs for all sports at Panther Creek High School. Brian and Meredith are willing to run entire teams at their gym or here at the school. Our inagural season for basketball is coming up and our athletes should be in peak condition due to the efforts and programing of ActivEdge. We will continue to explore other ways to give our athletes the best training around through ActivEdge and look forward to a bright athletic future with their help! Pros: Top notch group training, sport-specific, central location more
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One of the best 10/8/2006

Brian has been working on my shoulder for about 2 weeks with great results. We have been doing ultrasound and soft tissue work for the past 4 visits and the muscular problem seems to have disappeared. I tried UNC and Triangle before coming to him and none of their therapists have helped as much as Brian has. I loved the place so much that I plan on continuing with some golf fitness! Thanks Brian! Pros: Top rate service and excellent atmosphere more
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Excellent Physical Therapy Department! 10/5/2006

I have been sending patients to Brian for the past 2 years with excellent results! At first, patients were coming to me, saying that they had a therapist in mind that they wanted to work with - Now, I refer them to him immediately. He has done tremendous work with our athletes, especially our reconstructive ACL patients. I highly recommend Brian Diaz and his staff for any type of sports or orthopedic rehab without reservations!!! A strong addition to the Triangle medical community! Pros: Physical Therapy Expertise, Hours, Availability more
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Duke LAX will rise again to the top! 10/3/2006

I have been working with Brian for over 2 years now. I went to a boarding school in Boston, but everytime that I was home, I trained with him. He has helped me get stronger, quicker, and more explosive - all things necessary in lacrosse. Most importantly, he has helped me through a lot of injuries that come with playing high level sports. I am now a member of the Duke lacrosse team and looking to help restore their image and rise in the ranks. Brian is by far the best trainer in the area and any individual looking for athletic enhancement should start and end here! Pros: Knowledge, Gym equipment more
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Are you ready for some football!?!?!? 10/3/2006

One of the best I have trained with over the years. My coached hooked with up with Brian when I was having trouble with my rotator cuff on release. After Brian helped me rehab the shoulder, he also helped me get ready for the season with speed, agility, and quickness drills. I'm going into this season in the best shape of my life!!! Pros: Location - easy to get to even from Raleigh! more
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NFL ready 9/26/2006

I first came to Brian to get ready for UNC's pro day. He had me doing much better drills and exercises than UNC's program and I was able to make quick progress. I quickly regained the strength and speed that I had when I was at Florida. Some scouts were impressed with my athletic ability that Brian helped restore, but unfortunately the lack of game experience cost me. Brian was such a great help and I loved the things that he was doing for the football players. He asked me to help develop a better program and together we came up with an even greater routine. ActivEdge is geared for the top-level competitive athlete that wants to improve their speed, agility, explosiveness, power, and strength. I wish that I found him earlier!!! Pros: Former athlete who understands the body more
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Best sports trainer, hands down! 9/19/2006

We have been using Brian's services to put on clinics as well as sending our local athletes to ActivEdge for the past 2 years and couldn't be more pleased! He has great breadth of knowledge about body movement and pattern development that has helped our agility and conditioning as well as injury prevention. One of the best trainers in the area, by far! Pros: Knowledge more
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  • ActivEdge Fitness and Sports Performance was established in November 2004, but its vision has existed for years. As a former college athlete, a current physical therapist and personal trainer, and a wellness enthusiast, founder Brian Diaz has had his eyes set on the ActivEdge concept since he received his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa. By paying attention to your specific needs, ActivEdge is a place where you can go to enrich your life and make positive changes to your health, fitness, and performance.

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  • Since 2004, offers one-on-one and group training programs for fitness, physical therapy and nutrition counseling; sports conditioning programs available.

  • 5/23/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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