Heat Studios

There is truly no other gym in Raleigh that is in this class of fitness! Jake and Meg and the entire HEAT family of coaches and trainers are top notch. They truly care about your fitness and watching you succeed and celebrating your wins! Jake's skill at programming is well thought out for performance, progression, moving well in your body and increasing function of your body - he truly listens and watches and coaches each person to their peak experience. It is truly a gift! I always leave feeling better and more invigorated than when I walked in.

The other thing that is quite inspiring is the community of people who come to classes. Everyone cheers you on and celebrates and works hard together. It is a truly an experience like no other. And the best part is that you get to keep your results!!! Thanks HEAT for keeping the fun in strength training, teaching safe technique and bringing the spice!

Heat has become one of my favorite parts of living in Raleigh since I started attending a year and a half ago. Their group classes are as close to personal training as you can get in a group setting, with dedicated instructors who prioritize teaching proper exercise techniques and providing individualized assistance. I was recently traveling every week for work and couldn’t attend in person, so Jake worked with me to create a personalized workout plan suited for hotel gyms. Heat goes above and beyond for its members & I'm so grateful for this gym and its community!

I love everything about Heat, but the people truly make this gym my happy place! The instructors and owners are knowledgeable and bring such positive energy every day! Additionally, I’ve been working with Jensen as a nutrition client for the past 5 months. She has been amazing in helping me feel my best before my wedding in May by teaching me new habits that are sustainable in the long run. Since working with her I’ve lost 10 lbs and inches off my waist while still building muscle and feeling my best. Thank you Jensen and all of the trainers and owners at Heat!

Andrew's classes and personal training sessions are amazing!! I've been training with Andrew since last June, and it's been the best experience and best investment I've ever made in myself. His attention to form is so helpful, and his workout sessions are not only fun but effective. Before training at Heat, my workouts were always focused on cardio. Strength training has truly changed my life and my body for the better. I am so excited for what's to come!  Also, shout out to Meg and Jake for the awesome gym community you all have built here in Raleigh!

I love the community, trainers, and workouts at this place! I have truly been to so many gyms in the triangle and I can honestly say that this one fully cares about my health, wellbeing, safety (HUGE!!!! NOT EVERYONE CARES ABOUT YOUR FORM FYI!!!), and always makes me feel good if I take a break or am on vacation (shout out Holden). No one needs to be made to feel like they are in the dog house if they can’t go 100% every single day, at Heat everyone is welcome and so are all attitudes!!

Jake and Megan have created a great friendly and community atmosphere at Heat. I have been a client of Jake’s for 12 years and worked with Megan for five. They design a program to fit their client’s needs. I depend on them, and the other wonderful trainers at Heat, to keep my muscles and joints working so that I can continue to have a full active life hiking around the world. Megan, Jake, and the trainers at Heat are an important piece of my life.
Phyllis

I’ve been working out at Heat for about 1.5 years now and have loved every second of it! Megan and Jake have helped to create an awesome workout experience and community in downtown Raleigh. It’s great to see the same people in class week after week and all of the coaches are attentive and correct form in an encouraging way. The workouts are never boring and I know the programming is well planned. Definitely give Heat a try!

Passionate trainers, healthy workout plans, and plenty of energy in the heart of downtown north. Currently at a great location in Glenwood South; moving soon to a even better location in Smoky Hollow.

Heat is a great fitness studio. I’ve gone to many fitness studios and I’ve never been to one where the instructors care this much about safety and proper form in the workouts. The team is very friendly and welcoming. Heat has customized programs that build each week to enable members to build on their workouts and get stronger. I highly recommend this fitness studio to anyone who wants to get stronger in a fun and friendly environment!

Joining Heat when I first moved to Raleigh is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I moved to Raleigh in 2019 and decided to give Heat a try for a few weeks. Honestly I had never done any kind of group workout class and I was skeptical I would enjoy it. And now here we are almost 4 years later. I have never met a group of instructors more dedicated to helping you meet your fitness goals in a sustainable way and making it enjoyable in the process. Jake, Megan, and co. bring energy to EVERY session, giving you the energy to get a great workout in every time. On top of that, they are friendly, accessible, and make you feel welcome from day one. Cannot recommend you try Heat enough.

Meghan & Jake are personable and knowledgeable! Their attitude and encouragement makes the class and training sessions go by quickly! The class and my personal training sessions are challenging with the right combination of push and encouragement! Everyone at Heat seems to make getting to the next level achievable! -Amber

Heat is awesome! The classes are different every day but mainly focuses on strength training. The classes are like a mini personal training group where you see yourself improving week over week.

I tried out a TON of gyms in Raleigh and was getting really tired of the constant moderate intensity at F45. I wanted something more challenging! What I really love about Heat is that the workouts aren't just aimed at burning as many calories as possible. Most gyms I've been to are focused on expending as much energy as possible vs building muscle and strength. At heat the exercises are designed to help you see progress, with heavier weights, less reps, and necessary rest time. You are challenged to pick up heavier weights than you think you can vs doing the same movement over and over again and exhausting yourself. I love it!!

Getting into the routine of attending Heat classes at 7 am has improved my mental health and physical wellbeing. It's a great addition to my morning routine and adds community first thing in the morning which puts life into perspective.

My husband and I just started here, but we already feel very welcomed and enjoy the workouts. You can tailor them to your fitness/energy level while still being a challenging class. The atmosphere is very welcoming. Megan is very helpful and supportive. The space is so nice, wooden floors with large windows allowing for natural light to flood the space, and access to the outdoors during workouts when possible. The Playlists are current, upbeat and help keep the class going. We've really enjoyed it so far and look forward to continuing classes here.

Such a great gym and the classes are amazing!! I’ve been to multiple classes with Andrew Pete as the coach and he is the best!! Highly recommend!!

I’ve been a member for over 5 years and truly love this gym! Meg and Jake care so much about the community they’ve built and put in the work to establish a great group of trainers to work alongside them.

Jake gets to know his clients’ abilities so that he can make spot-on recommendations for strength training. Jake’s programming is intentional and effective. The 6-8 week programs help you to set and meet or exceed goals, which is always an impressive progression to watch!

When I first started classes at Heat, Meg taught me I’m much stronger than I think which made a huge difference in my confidence and approach to strength training over the years.

I also attended classes throughout two pregnancies and all of the trainers were helpful in suggesting modifications as needed.

Most importantly, the Heat team has helped me build a solid foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

If you want a trained professional with real world workout knowledge than Heat is the place to go!!! Owned by Jake and Megan Giamoni- Heat is the best gym that I have ever been apart of. My takeaways from my 2 visits here from Washington DC are that these 2….CARE!!!…Are extremely knowledgeable and they are so so passionate! They know what they are doing. Jake provides real straight forward knowledge and insight. He is direct and has been an athlete his whole entire life and doesn’t cut corners. I love love love Heat and whenever I am in Raleigh I Go! These people are experts and love what they do!!

The trainers take time with each person in the classes. All of the classes are programmed specifically for target exercises for a period of time so there is a focus on muscle groups. Add in everyone is super kind, non judgemental, and helpful. its a really welcoming place.

Heat Studio is my go to gym in Raleigh! First, it has amazing trainers who follow your growth and make sure your not hurting yourself while training. Second, a friendly community to workout with and do some fun social activities too. Third, great designed programs and fun challenges which keeps the workout engaging and fresh. For these reasons I totally recommend it!