Founders and father-son duo DJ & Dr. Derick Coe have been working together as professionals on family, friends and clients over the past decade. The BodyGames Center fuels their passion for “bridging the gap between fitness, rehab, and wellness for the long-term health and movement of people."
I absolutely love The Body Games Center! The facilities are clean, the equipment is top-notch, and the staff are always welcoming. What really makes this place stand out is the child watch program — it’s a lifesaver for parents. The caregivers are so kind and attentive, and my kids actually look forward to coming with me. It’s amazing to be able to get a great workout in while knowing my children are safe and having fun. Highly recommend for any parents trying to balance fitness and family life!
Information - Warrior Wellness Solutions
Oct 9, 2025
5
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BodyGames Durham is an absolute gem! The energy here is positive, motivating, and deeply supportive. The coaches truly care about your progress and meet you where you are while still challenging you to grow. Every workout feels personalized, fun, and effective — I always leave feeling stronger, more balanced, and inspired. Whether you’re rebuilding your fitness or leveling up your strength, this place is the real deal. Highly recommend!
Christopher Sykes
Oct 8, 2025
5
BG is the real deal! I have literally been in gyms all around the world, and nothing comes close to the environment, the community, the motivation, and the support that Body Games offers! If you don't know what it's like to feel wanted in a gym, you should come out! When the place you go for fitness cares just as much about your well-being as you do, you know it is right!
Dominique Smolic
Oct 6, 2025
5
DJ and Dominique are fabulous people who've created something really special for the Bull City! The staff are 100%, the facility is clean, spacious, with plenty of equipment. Love the ability to attend whichever class time fits my schedule best that day, and childcare is a GAME CHANGER. 100% worth the investment!
Morgan Hayworth
Oct 6, 2025
5
I've been a lifelong athlete but Body Games has been my first experience with both group workouts and strength training. I love the structure of the classes-everything is laid out ahead of time and it's great, I want nothing to do with designing my own workouts. There isn't a push to lift heavy or to do anything that might cause injury, everyone just works to their own ability but dang are they willing to cheer you and everyone else on if you want to push! I always feel comfortable asking for help or a clarification on an exercise, and I love the community that exists here.
When I picked a gym, I really picked the closest one to my house that had workout times I could fit in my schedule. I consider myself incredibly lucky that this happened to be that gym--even if I'd shopped places and been more discerning, I couldn't have found a better place to start a new chapter in my journey as an aging athlete.
Aisha Brownlee
Aug 20, 2025
5
Sooo grateful to have found a new gym home with Body games. This gym is truly a gem. I love the thoughtfulness that goes into every exercise sequence. Every week I get a full body workout. The yoga classes are a perfect addition as well. DJ and the team have cultivated such a positive, inclusive, and supportive exercise environment where everyone is welcomed. Thank you Body Games for getting me back on track!
Ode Thompson
Apr 13, 2025
5
Growing up I didn’t have anyone in my family to teach me about fitness. It was something very foreign to my family. It wasn’t until I had my second child that I realized that this weight was not coming off as easily as the first child. At that point in my life I started to do home workouts and focus on clean eating. I knew that it was something that I would not be able to sustain because I was not disciplined enough. So I struggled to find a place to work out. Then I met Dom and DJ. I began to work out at a different gym. While the workouts were great, I just didn’t feel at home there. I felt like something was missing in my life. I dreaded going but the only thing that kept me going back was their encouragement, friendship. Shortly after, Body Games was born. I knew from day one after the first workout I found my people. I found my tribe. I found a love for working out. I loved all the different workouts they provided us with. It’s not just a gym. It’s family. I found my home at BodyGames.
Blair Frazier
Apr 11, 2025
5
Bodygames is not only a gym it’s a family, and a community that builds on one another! I moved away for a year, and tried to find the perfect gym and nothing came remotely close to the community and love that you feel at Bodygames. The trainers truly care not only about your workout, but what’s going on your life I couldn’t be happier to be back at my home gym!
Amanda Taylor
Apr 11, 2025
5
Short version - join, 100% worth the investment in myself and my health!
Longer version - I have always gone through seasons of exercising. I have never been a person who loves working out and have been terrible at going to a gym. I would find myself motivated only to get bored with repeating the same things and lack of variety, not knowing what to do to get results and overall lack of motivation.
I would always see people at Body Games, even around 6 am. I finally decided I would check it out and much to my surprise, I was able to try a class for free! What's to lose?
I went to my first class with Michelle and LOVED it! Nearly immediately purchased passes. Not only was it such a great energy everyone there was so nice. It's not cliquey at all, you meet new friends nearly immediately. I can't say enough about all of the coaches! They each bring a different personality and vibe to their class but 100% of them are encouraging. Even just hearing them walk by shouting your name 'Go Amanda!', might sound dumb but it's encouraging.
The thing is, I find myself wanting to go which has never been me! I went out of town and was bummed to miss a Saturday morning! So much variety not only in the actual exercise but the structure of the workout that keeps things interesting and exciting.
Icing on the cake, I went for a run after a few weeks break and my lung capacity and stamina were leaps and bounds improved! There's a reason this locally owned and run gym has been here for 5 years and why they have a 5 star rating.
Jafar Cooper
Apr 11, 2025
5
The Body Games Center is the family I didn’t know was missing! I have enjoyed the push they give me to be the best version of myself health wise and for my family. I hope that everyone experiences a gym like this!
Casey Lunceford Blivin
Dec 13, 2024
5
Body Games has been a game-changer for me! I’ve never been able to stay motivated working out alone, but the community and support here make all the difference. After 6 months, I feel so much stronger and more confident moving my body. The trainers are encouraging, and the vibe is always upbeat. Highly recommend!
Elizabeth McSweeney
Nov 11, 2024
5
There was an Atlantic article about the importance of having a "third place" - a place you go outside of work and home where you feel rooted in yourself. I joined Body Games in August, and this gym has become a third place for me. I attend the strength training group fitness and find the workouts challenging, motivating and never boring or repetitive. Everything about this gym is positive and free of ego & judgement: you're working out with people of all ages and backgrounds and everyone is so friendly! There are some ladies in the group who are so inspiring to be around. The coaches DJ, Dominique and Melissa are all awesome and encouraging and provide helpful advice on form. They also provide body composition check-ins and help you with your diet and goals. I had my first check-in and nearly cried when I saw that I was in fact gaining muscle. I feel strong for the first time in a long time.
