Boutique Personal Training · Raleigh / Triangle

Fitness is a
lifestyle,
not an event.

C3 Fitness is the private practice of Cedric Bailey, U.S. Army Master Fitness Trainer and Master Resilience Coach. Thirty years of military discipline, applied to a coaching practice for committed adults who are done collecting gym memberships and ready for real work.

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CREDENTIALS Trained to the highest standard the U.S. Army certifies.
MFT
Master Fitness
Trainer
MRC
Master Resilience
Coach
30+
Years of Active
Service
1 · The C3 Mandate

Four Pillars.
No Shortcuts.

Every program at C3 Fitness is built on four non-negotiables. They aren't slogans. They're the operating system of the practice, and the agreement you make when you start working with us.

P · 1

Commitment

We do what we said we'd do. Clients show up; we show up. No half effort, no half excuses. The work is the work.

P · 2

Conditioning

Real fitness. Cardiovascular, strength, mobility, recovery. Not just "working out." Building capacity that holds up under load.

P · 3

Consistency

Results come from the boring middle. We help clients keep going when motivation runs out, because it always does.

P · 4

Lifestyle

Fitness fits into life, not the other way around. We coach habits, not just sessions. The change has to be sustainable, or it isn't change.

2 · Find Your Fit

Readiness
Assessment.

C3 offers seven distinct ways to work together. Fill out the form below and we'll show you the service that fits your goals, schedule, and how you actually like to train.

Tell Us About You

Required fields are marked with an asterisk. Your information stays with Cedric and is used only to prepare for our conversation.

Contact Information
1 · Where Are You Based?
2 · Solo, or With Others?
3 · Preferred Training Setting
4 · Coaching Cadence
5 · Primary Goal
6 · Anything Else We Should Know? (Optional)
This stays confidential and helps Cedric tailor the conversation.
Takes ~ 90 seconds. No email is sent until you confirm.
Your Recommendation

Why this one

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Cedric Bailey, Founder of C3 Fitness
3 · Meet Your Coach

Three Decades
of Discipline.

Cedric Bailey doesn't coach the way the internet coaches. He coaches the way the Army taught him to coach. With a plan, with standards, and with the long view.

A retired senior Army NCO with more than thirty years in uniform, Cedric is a credentialed U.S. Army Master Fitness Trainer and Master Resilience Coach. These aren't weekend certifications. They're the same programs the Army uses to develop the physical and mental durability of soldiers and small-unit leaders.

He brings that same standard to civilian clients. Sessions at C3 Fitness aren't built around fads or trending equipment. They're built around what actually works for adults with real lives: assessment, programmed progression, technique under load, recovery, and accountability that doesn't quit when the calendar gets full.

The people who stay with C3 tend to be the people who were tired of starting over.

Credential Master Fitness
Trainer
Credential Master Resilience
Coach
Tenure 30+ Years
U.S. Army
4 · Services & Investment

Pick the Cadence.
We'll Handle the Rest.

Every new client starts with an Initial Assessment, a 90-minute deep dive on history, capacity, goals, and constraints. From there we build the program that fits your life.

S · 1
In-Home 1:160 Minutes
Premium private training delivered at your home. Maximum privacy, zero commute, full equipment provided.
$95/Session · $1,020 / 12-Pack
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S · 2
Studio 1:160 Minutes
The default offering. Full equipment, focused environment, no distractions.
$80/Session · $864 / 12-Pack
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S · 3
Duo / Couples60 Minutes · 2 People
Two people, one coach, one plan. Built for partners and training buddies who want shared accountability.
$120$60/Person · $1,320 / 12-Pack
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S · 4
Small Group60 Minutes · 3 to 4 People
Curated group programming for a small, committed roster. Same coaching, scaled by community.
$40/Person · $260 / 8-Week Series
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S · 5
Virtual 1:145 Minutes · Live
Live-coached sessions over Zoom for travelers, remote clients, or anyone whose week doesn't allow for commute.
$65/Session · $696 / 12-Pack
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S · 6
Hybrid CoachingMonthly · 4 Sessions + Program
In-person training, a custom written program, and weekly accountability on a single monthly subscription.
$249/Month · Auto-Renew
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S · 7
Programming OnlyMonthly · Self-Directed
Fully custom-written program with weekly check-ins. Built for self-directed clients who need a real plan, not a template.
$129/Month · Auto-Renew
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S · 0
Initial Assessment90 Minutes · Required for All New Clients
PAR-Q+ screening, movement assessment, capacity baselining, goal alignment. The starting line for every client.
$65One-Time
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House rules. Packages are the default. Single sessions exist for pricing comparison. Sessions in a package expire 90 days from first use. Rates are reviewed annually; current clients are grandfathered for 12 months on any increase. Full terms appear in the Services Agreement provided at onboarding.
5 · Who We Train

Built for
Committed Adults.

C3 Fitness isn't for every gym-goer, and that's intentional. The roster is curated. These are the three client profiles the practice is built around.

The returning athlete archetype
Client Type · 1

The Returning Athlete

Former high school or college athlete, now in their 30s or 40s, ready to rebuild what life and a desk job took away. Knows what hard work looks like. Just needs the right plan and someone to hold the standard.

The Triangle professional archetype
Client Type · 2

The Triangle Professional

Time-poor, results-oriented. Works in biotech, tech, healthcare, or professional services. Willing to invest in coaching that fits a packed calendar, and worth every dollar to keep the engine running clean.

The 50+ lifestyle client archetype
Client Type · 3

The 50+ Lifestyle Client

Focused on longevity, mobility, fall prevention, and managing the conditions that come with the second half of life. Steady, deliberate work. Long client relationships.

6 · The Process

How It
Actually Works.

No mystery, no upsell theater. Three steps from inquiry to your first real session, and a clear rhythm after that.

Step · 1

Discovery
Call.

A 20-minute conversation to understand your history, goals, schedule, and constraints. Honest answers in both directions about whether this is the right fit.

~ 20 Min · Complimentary
Step · 2

Assessment.

The 90-minute deep dive. PAR-Q+ medical screening, movement assessment, baseline strength and conditioning, goal alignment, and the first draft of your program.

~ 90 Min · $65
Step · 3

Programmed
Training.

You pick the cadence: in-home, studio, virtual, hybrid. We build the program, run the sessions, track progression, and adjust quarterly based on what the body actually does.

Ongoing · Quarterly Reviews
Take the First Step

Show Up.
The Rest Is the Work.

Spots on the C3 roster are limited by design. A solo practice can only carry so many clients at full standard. If you're ready to start, the next step is a discovery call.

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Email cedric@c3fitness.com
Service Area Raleigh / Durham
Chapel Hill
Hours Mon to Sat
By Appointment