In a small warehouse building, a garage style door opens to the smell of vinyl leather, six-month-old paint and musty sweat. Back 2 Basics Boxing Gym sits conveniently at the corner of Ramseur and Fayettville Streets. Bay 803-D is where Harold Cook's gym has been for the last seven months.
He says he opened the gym to give the community a place where people could learn to be "responsible, productive citizens." With about 22 students passing through its doors each day, Back 2 Basics is doing just that.
Cook said he uses social media sites and word of mouth to get the word out about Back 2 Basics.
He said he's prepared to work with individuals who simply want to get in shape and with individuals who want to ultimately take their chances in the ring.
Cook says he's been a boxing trainer for over ten years.
He said his guiding philosophy is this: "Never say can't." And that philosophy guides everyone he trains — beginning, intermediate and advanced trainees. Cook said that no matter where you are in life, you can be anything you want to be. "I think it is most important to set goals," he said.
One goal he sets for trainees is for them to be able to handle a high intensity workout.
Back 2 Basics gym has classes and programs throughout the week and will have more openings as the gym grows. For pricing and scheduling call Back 2 Basics at 919.617.6269.
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