This was my first time at this F45 location, second time attending a Mont Blanc Monday workout…read more However, I really liked this studio much more than the first one I visited. I liked that there was alot of natural light coming in from the window. Upon walking in, I was greeted by the owner Scott who cracked lots of jokes about my 64oz water bottle (it's a huge bottle!) I was acquainted with the studio by Scott and he gave me the run down of membership at the end. Him and the instructor Jay were super great at motivating and modifying workouts and posture throughout the session. There seemed to be a great community here -- everyone was so nice! The place was also really clean and well maintained. Bring your own water bottle 64oz or not -- they have a water station. They also provide microfiber towels and disinfectant spray so you can clean as you go. Additionally parking is free in Alexandria on the weekdays except 4-7pm and F45 has their own dedicated parking space. I was on the fence about F45 but I think after this visit I'm going to join in their 45 day challenge starting 2/5/24! It's a sweaty, fun time here that really makes you feel in shape!

I consistently have an excellent workout here…read more The coaches are all consistently upbeat, nice, and helpful. I like how the coaches make sure form is correct, people push themselves, and workout safely. The workouts are never boring since they are different everyday. The music gets me pumping and the atmosphere is always clean and positive.

I love the classes at FBBC. Things I like the most: it isn't repetitive. I like the variation in…read moreactivities from session to session. I always leave feeling like I've had a good workout. It's adaptive and anyone can complete the workouts based on their own ability (and chronic injuries can easily be accommodated too). My one wish: the music wasn't so loud. It's sometimes hard to hear the coach over the music. I get a little sensory overload sometimes, which is uncomfortable.

Alexandria FBBC is a great studio. You are guaranteed to reach your fitness and nutrition goals…read more Coach D, Coach Jodi, and Coach Rob are all great and will help you reach your personal goals. This is the longest that I have stay committed to a workout program and it is because of them. I have currently lost 70lbs since they opened last April. Stop by to check out the studio or give them a call to find out about the 21 day or 6 week challenges. Once you start coming to FBBC this will be the best 30 minutes of your day.

There is no shortage of CrossFit gyms in NoVA but Sand & Steel Fitness strikes the perfect balance…read moreof exceedingly knowledgeable coaches, thoughtful programming, an enthusiastically welcoming community, and the cleanest gym you'll ever walk into. The exercise equipment and pro shop gear/supplements are all top of the line - you can tell that a lot of time is invested into making sure that S&S is outfitted with the high quality fitness products you need to reach your goals. Group classes are intentionally small so coaches consistently provide the feedback necessary to promote progress and prevent injury. In conjunction with the workouts, Nutrition and Mobility coaching create the perfect antidote for the desk life that plagues many of us in the DMV area. Sand & Steel meets everyone where they are, making it easy to just show up and do the work. Paul and Dawn maintain a strong culture of safety, standards, and support so, no matter what class or session you're in, you will get top tier instruction, modifications, and motivation from day one.

Pros: squeaky clean (even my home gym is not that spotless). The owner, Paul, is super nice,…read morehelpful, and inspiring. The overall atmosphere is not intimidating at all. There are so many activities and things to do besides the actual workout which provides for a strong sense of community. All the above make it a great box, what makes the place exceptional is the fact that they go out of their way to help and support you. Paul worked with me to create the best plan that fits my time, finances, and goals. My coach, Ben, who is super nice and knowledgable, went above and beyond to teach me the right form and technique. When I told him I was little nervous about taking the first class, he offered to workout next to me to make sure I was doing well. That is a level of care you only see in people who are passionate about what they do and take pride in their work. Cons: None. Really, none!

I've been attending Jerry Hill's crossfit for a little over 5 months now, and I have to say I can't…read moreimagine a better crossfit experience. I'm going to assume if you're searching for reviews of crossfit gym you already know what crossfit is, but if you don't check out www.crossfit.com Crossfit, "forging elite athletes", can be very intimidating to those who aren't used to being the alpha male or female. However, at CFOT the main interaction is friendly support, not competition. For example, today we were finding our 3 rep deadlift max. I was attempting 285, and Jerry knew that this was going to be tough, so he started firing up others to cheer me on as I attempted what I thought was the impossible. This is also an example of the great coaching at CFOT, Jerry and the assistant coaches are always paying attention to what is going on in the gym, and are always quick to point out what you're doing right and what you're doing wrong, but in a supportive manner. I think what I like about CFOT most is the emphasis on safety first. The friendly staff create an environment where even the most self-conscious person feels comfortable enough to exercise at a weight that is good for him or her, and not be concerned with what others are doing. More proof that CFOT is a welcoming place is the number of women who attend. Sometimes the women outnumber the men, sometimes I'm the only dude there in a class of 15! Mind you, these aren't women who look like they're juicers or anything, they're just regular people, and if they feel comfortable learning the push-jerk, deadlift, strict press, etc., I think anyone will feel get over their fear of crossfit. In the five months of attending CFOT, I've become stronger than ever before, more defined than ever before, and simply in the best shape of my life right now. I can not wait to see where I stand after a year of this.

I had the pleasure of dropping into CrossFit Old Town twice while on my trip to D.C. Let me just…read moresay that the hospitality and friendliness of the staff and members were the best I've ever experienced as a visitor! Not only did the coach take time to get to know my personal CrossFit history, but many members introduced themselves and really made me feel at home. The class itself was well ran with a thorough warmup and review of movements, excellent coaching for efficiency and safety, and great energy. I cannot think of one area in which I'd give this gym anything short of 5-stars! (For context, I've been doing CF for nearly 6 years and I also have my Level 1 certificate). Well done, CrossFit Old Town. Keep up the great work! If I'm ever back in this area, I'll definitely drop in again!

I had never heard of this franchise until recently, so after researching the brand further, I…read morescheduled and completed a free class. Although the facility appears much larger in the website photos and videos, it was smaller than expected. However, I was really excited about the experience. Prior to the free class, the staff member provided a comprehensive tour of the facility that included information about the benefits of infrared technology and fitness. The keyless entry location features 24/7 accessibility. As for the workouts, each workout station includes virtual instruction. My favorite was the cycling station. The rooms are compact and blazingly hot, but heat-adjustable. For this reason, I could not imagine being in the enclosed compartments with two other people. The facility not only features the HIIT workouts, hot-cycle, hot-thunder, and hot-blast, but also Isometric workouts such as hot-iso, hot-pilates, and hot-yoga. There is also a small workout area in the back featuring free weights. Smith machine and TRX bands. There are two bathrooms featuring glass showers. They also feature brand merchandise at the front. Overall, the location was clean. The workout rooms were clean, and the bathrooms were clean and well-stocked. Again, I think it is an interesting concept with some amazing results and benefit claims.

HotWorx is in a nice shopping center in Bowie where the Texas Roadhouse is located. I love that…read morethey have a pin pad to enter the facility for security purposes. They offer 24/7 access which is also great. Maury took care of me for my complimentary class. I took the Hot Barre None. It was a good 30 min session. It's nice and clean in there as well which is what I love the most since Saunas are involved. It doesn't smell sweaty or anything. I love that they also have a weight area if you want to do some strength training. The membership price $59 is a steal for unlimited classes. I can't wait to return and try more classes. It's so many to choose from since there are 6 rooms; some have workout machines. The instructors are virtual on the screen. I highly recommend everyone try it out. It is low impact and totally worth it.

As someone who dedicates their life to work and exploring new food spots, working out has never…read morebeen my forte. I am a notorious quiter. If I struggle at something athletic, I am usually the first person to determine my time would be better spent completing work tasks not done during the work day. Turning 30, I decided I needed a change and signed up for the Southern Maryland CrossFit "Fall Into Fitness" Special. The "Fall Into Fitness" Special included unlimited classes for six weeks totalling $125.00 per person. My husband agreed to do it with me as support for a new step we both knew was going to be a struggle for me. Walking into Southern Maryland CrossFit, I did not know what to think but I was immediately greeted by Coach Amy who wove humor into her customer service paperwork requirements to help ease the obvious anxiety I was feeling upon walking in. Once you leave the small office, the entire remainder of the space is dedicated to work out space and equipment. Classes are on a rolling basis so when one is ending, the next class is preparing to warm up while other members are on the perimeter doing independent lifting tasks (ie. bench press, squats, overhead press). Warm ups are similar each day allowing for members to have some similarity and focus on the other components of the work out for the day. Each day of the week is different at Southern Maryland CrossFit and each coach works to support every members at their individual level/area of need. As a noob, each coach works with me on my form and help me scale the work out to a reasonable level (even when I am feeling spunky and try to go too heavy too soon). The coaches suggest members use a notebook of some sort to track their individual working weights and PRs; but if maintaining a notebook isn't your style (or you frequently forget where you put things), Southern Maryland CrossFit posts photos of their daily board onto their Facebook page. Overall, Southern Maryland CrossFit is extremely active on their website and social media platforms posting the daily work out, daily work out results, and even weekly messages from the owners! After a few months at Southern Maryland CrossFit, I feel stronger but something more important happened: I started to feel like part of a community. Each member is friendly, social, supportive, and down to help/scale with anyone whether you're new or a seasoned CrossFit participant. Even during the Corona Virus (COVID19) Pandemic, the Southern Maryland CrossFit Coaches and members have online virtual workout plans, virtual workout challenges, video meet ups, and frequent social media engagement. If you're a CrossFit kind of person or even if you're someone like me just looking to make a change to bring some healthy-ish balance to your life, consider Southern Maryland CrossFit. You won't regret it!

This place is a scam. Won't let you even see the gym in person until you sign a contract. Took me…read moreseveral months just to get in the door. The place is not welcoming, the owner doesn't answer questions/phone, the hours are terrible. For me, crossfit gyms are supposed to be community-based. This is far from it. They won't allow for drop ins, supposedly because people are not respectful, but it really to lock you into the contract. On the only class was able to go, they give you all the rules. Drop the bar and that's 8 minutes of burpees for everyone but you. So much for community, pinning people against other. Drive 10 minutes more. Go somewhere else.

SweatBox is located inside the Vida Fitness in Ballston. The first time I went, I nearly got lost…read moretrying to find the studio on the lower level of the gym, tucked in the back. It's worth finding! It's like a fun fitness party. The workouts are all a bit different and all incredible. I felt stronger and more energized after starting at SweatBox. The main SweatBox classes offer a combination of cycling, weights, and more in a high-intensity interval training format. It's a full body workout. Expect high energy, upbeat music, dim lights, and plenty of sweat. There is also a Stretch and Mobility class that is great for loosening up tight muscles. The instructors have a very positive attitude and inspire the students. This isn't one of those studios where you'll feel shamed or intimidated. Much of the credit goes to the Studio Manager, Gwen, who is also a fantastic instructor and lovely person. Gwen makes sure that everyone gets a great workout while having a great time in class. SweatBox is super lucky to have her! For me, it comes down to this: SweatBox motivates me to beat my own personal bests. I saw huge changes in my endurance and confidence after only a few classes. I would definitely recommend giving this studio a try.

Truly love SweatBox. Fantastic music! This is the best workout if you want real results. It's tough…read morebut doable, well-structured, and keeps you engaged the entire time. I always leave feeling accomplished and energized. Worth every minute.

Awesome vibe from the folks here at CrossFit MVA. I was a drop in at a 12:30pm class recently. I…read morewas able to sign up and pay online before coming in the door. Coach Katie was super welcoming and friendly as were all of the other class attendees. That's what it's all about! I appreciated the instruction and got a great WOD in on the road. The best part of CrossFit MVA is that it is immaculately clean. They have a bucket that they keep Simple Green solution in and everyone used the cloth wipes to clean there space after the WOD. I thought that this was an awesome green solution rather than constantly using and throwing away gym wipes. 'Hoping my home box will implement this too. Loved my experience and will look to drop-in again in the future. Small parking lot out in the back, but there seemed to be plenty of street/lots around the area. It's Alexandria...if you're visiting from out of town, just give yourself the 10 min buffer to find a safe spot!

CrossFit MVA is such a gem. I moved to the area in January and decided to do my own thing in my…read moreapartment gym. After missing the community of my old "box", and really needing to make some friends, I set out to try gyms around me. I tried about 5 gyms in the area and none of them felt right. I tried CrossFit MVA and from my first class I knew this where I would stay until we move again. The coaches are so knowledgeable and the programming is top notch. I am an experienced crossfitter and personal trainer but still need modifications and guidance. I'm on comeback #2 d/t some injuries and health issues and love the help from CrossFit MVA.