Services Offered
Structured Group Classes
Daily focused workouts including upper body, lower body, cardio/HYROX-style, total body push/pull, and hybrid sessions with smart programming.
Personalized Coaching
Expert form correction and movement standards guidance from certified coaches to ensure safe and effective training.
HYROX Training
Specialized programming and support for HYROX race preparation, helping members build confidence and performance.
Community Events
Social and motivational events that foster a supportive, like-minded community for lasting fitness engagement.
Beginner-Friendly Programs
Tailored sessions for all fitness levels, with coaches invested in helping every member succeed and progress.
Reviews
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caroline ward
via Google
about 2 months ago
Empire Training Academy is a place where you feel encouraged, pushed, and supported all at the same time. If you’re looking for a gym in Raleigh with top tier coaching, efficient programming, and an awesome group of people then ETA is the right place for you. The owner Sammy and all of the coaches are knowledgeable, motivating and genuinely invested in helping every member succeed no matter their fitness level. The programming is well structured, effective, varied and clearly thought out!
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Mal Bramevia Google
about 2 months ago
at empire the programming feels like what you’d get from a personal trainer—intentional, targeted, and progressive. each day has a clear focus (upper body, lower body, cardio/hyrox-style, total body push/pull, or hybrid), so you’re not just showing up and doing random workouts. you’re following a smart, well-thought-out training plan. coming from a crossfit background, movement standards really matter to me, and empire nails this. the coaches genuinely care about how you move and actually correct form, which makes a huge difference and is something i really appreciate. but what truly sets empire apart is the community. i’m a “gym friends” kind of person—if i don’t feel connected, i won’t stay. everyone is welcoming, supportive, and motivating. the workouts are great, but it’s the people and coaches that make me excited to keep showing up. highly recommend if you want smart programming, great coaching, and an even better community.
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Ben Levervia Google
about 2 months ago
This is the best place with the best community. They people there not even counting the trainers push you to better yourself weather it’s 5am for 5:30pm. Everyone wants to see everyone succeed. All of the trainers are great and Sammy the owner truly cares about not only your progress but you as a person and what you have going on. Highly recommend for anyone, especially people looking for a community of hard working people attacking their goals!
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Brea Vasquezvia Google
about 2 months ago
Best HYROX gym in Raleigh 🫳🏼🎤 ETA is a huge reason why I felt confident walking into my first HYROX race! Sammy’s passion for every member’s success is felt the moment you walk in & the staff are all so kind and supportive! The community is just unmatched; being surrounded by like-minded people who truly push you to be better is hard to find, but it’s here. Only ETA can consistently have me pumped for a 4:50am workout class 😂
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Gabby Baronvia Google
about 2 months ago
I would give Empire 10 stars if I could! The coaches, programming and community are all top-notch. Sammy does an incredible job connecting with all of the members and building a community that’s both motivating and supportive. My husband and I moved to Raleigh about 6 months ago and our top priority was finding a great gym. We got that and more! Love this place, and I’m sure you will too!
