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Bull & Bear Gym

4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Float tank center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

First-timer friendly

Strength-focused gym that features hot yoga and a float tank.

Plan your float

  • Membership around $65/mo — ask about the minimum commitment and whether unused floats roll over
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
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  • Book & prices bullandbeargym.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 984-225-2858

Hours

Monday 5 am–12 am
Tuesday 5 am–12 am
Wednesday 5 am–12 am
Thursday 5 am–12 am
Friday 5 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Float sessions are by appointment — book your slot ahead rather than dropping in, especially evenings and weekends.

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Bull & Bear Gym also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 76 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 3 mentions

“Float Tank First Timer - Totally Recommended Sore from training, and over-stimulated from staring at a computer screen all week, I was thrilled to take me a float at Bull & Bear.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 2 mentions

“I have osteoarthritis and still recovering from my second hip replacement.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 7 mentions

“Went into Bull & Bear for the first time today, and was met by some great people who showed me around as the front desk was busy (which was no big deal).”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 3 mentions

“The float tank is the ultimate form of meditation for those who need to connect with breath and heart.”

From the reviews

Top notch facility. They have everything you need. From fitness training to combatives training. Staff is very friendly. First time using a Float Tank today and...WOW. I have osteoarthritis and still recovering from my second hip replacement. The session left me feeling amazing. Will be adding floats to my recovery.

★★★★★ — Sanchez, Mar 2021

Float Tank First Timer - Totally Recommended Sore from training, and over-stimulated from staring at a computer screen all week, I was thrilled to take me a float at Bull & Bear. I totally loved it. I haven’t experienced a float tank before, so I didn’t know what to expect.

★★★★★ — Jimmy, Oct 2020

Looking back 7 years now: Finding this gym was one of the best things to happen in my life. It is the most real gym I have ever been a member of. This reflects the character of the owner; who has the wild audacity to be uniquely genuine in a world filled with people who do not know themselves.

★★★★★ — Confisc8R, Sep 2025

Experienced firsthand today how great not only the owner and staff, but also the members are here. Currently stuck in my membership with Gold’s for a couple more months, but as soon as that’s up (or maybe even before), I will sign up here. Great place and great people.

★★★★★ — Dylan, Apr 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 76 reviews →

Your first float at Bull & Bear Gym

Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.

Floating isn't for everyone: skip it with epilepsy, kidney disease, uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, a contagious condition, or in the first trimester of pregnancy without your doctor's OK. If in doubt, ask the center and check with a physician — this is general information, not medical advice.

Where to find Bull & Bear Gym

1372 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC27526

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