About a year and half ago my blood pressure was 160/80 (VERY HIGH FOR MY AGE). I was actually…read morerushed to a hospital because they thought I was having a heart attack, given the pains I was feeling in my chest. The hospital ran its own tests and, luckily, it was not a heart attack. In that moment, I knew I needed to make changes in my life. During the time I had experienced the chest pains, I was studying for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exams and working at an accounting firm. My work days ran really late, which is probably similar to many people in the CD Fit class. I also maintained a horrible diet, consisting of fast food and greasy Haitian food, and did minimal exercise. The amount of mental and physical exhaustion that I was experiencing at this time greatly contributed to my blood pressure being high. I then decided that my health had to be priority if I wanted to get the fullness of life, so I decided to leave that firm and continue my life in the DMV. A friend told me of the CD Fit class since they had been doing CD Fit for a while, and they shared with me the class link and told me about their experience with it so I tried out the free period membership pass. I literally almost passed out my first day in CD Fit. In fact, I was told to lay down and put my legs up to get blood to my upper body. Nevertheless, I didn't give up. Clarance, who is the owner and trainer of CD Fit really pushed the class members to fight for their health. Certain exercises seemed unusual but were doable. The women in the class out did me most of the time but as I got stronger I noticed that I did better. I continued to come after the first day and gave it my all again, although I felt like passing out. I didn't want to be embarrassed again so I kept the passing out part to myself and recovered in my car. My endurance was at an all-time high and my body striations were more visible than anytime before. I had lost 30 pounds - from 189lbs to 159lbs and my blood pressure was much better at 128/73. These results are due to the CD Fit training which helps with the physical build and informing participants about eating better through healthy, lean meals. Its an all in one fitness strategy that has gotten me closer to my health goals.

This is a high intensity workout group that will humble you. It will be constant movement with few…read morewater breaks. That is a good thing. It will help you increase your mental toughness as there have been times where I have wanted to quit but didn't because of the team atmosphere that has been cultured in. The 6:30 class at Francis/Stephens is the class that I attend. (Chris/Andrea). They usually have Groupons available as well. They offer free Saturday classes in the summers and some in the fall. You have to check their website.

I've been going to 14th St MADabolic for about 6 months now and I feel stronger and more capable…read moreabout my weightlifting than I ever have. I have almost always lifted weights on my own and other than watching some YouTube videos, never really knew if I was moving well. The trainers at MAD are incredibly knowledgeable and are not just cheerleaders but real coaches who know what they're doing. And that's not even the best part. I actively look forward to going to the gym because I've made quite a few friends there. It's a very welcoming and warm community. And because of this, I've started onboarding to be a coach myself and I can vouch for the extensive training and high-bar they set for the coaches. It's a great gym and I highly recommend it.

I've been a member at MAD for 3 months now and cannot recommend their classes enough. This is a…read moreworld class strength training gym with first-rate trainers. As a long-distance runner who just completed and substantially PR'd in my 2nd half marathon, MAD classes have become an integral part of my training cycle. It simply would not have been possible to achieve my race day goals without the help of all the coaches here. The classes themselves are highly challenging and at times fast paced, while also fun and engaging. Each coach brings their own personality and charisma to the workout. Highly recommended for athletes of all abilities, especially runners looking to build long-range durability and strength. Just an all around great investment that your body will thank you for!

Jade's is easy to find right on Pennsylvania Ave SE, which makes getting there stress-free. I took…read morean all-levels mat Pilates class with Coleen and had a really great experience. She was incredibly welcoming from the start and guided us through every part of the class with clear, supportive instruction. What stood out most was her attention to detail. She offered small, helpful adjustments throughout, which made a big difference without ever feeling intrusive. The workout itself struck the perfect balance. I definitely felt the burn and got a good stretch in, but it never felt overwhelming or intimidating. If you're looking for a more intimate setting where you can actually get personalized attention, this is a great spot. Highly recommend, especially for beginners or anyone easing back into Pilates.

I want to love you Jade Fitness, I really do. But I often feel I'm working out at someone's passion…read moreproject and not at a real gym. Things I like: - small class size - evening classes - accommodating to specific needs of class participants - convenient location - Negatives - entry to the space is a challenge - communication not great, I tried to set up meeting with a personal trainer and never heard back. I emailed, told the guy at the front desk, but never had anyone reach out. I gave up. Do I recommend, yes but not for personal training since I never figured out how to set it up.

Chay's weekly cardioblast workouts in my building are some of the best workouts I've had. It is…read morelike semi-private training! Chay is a great instructor and makes classes fun, challenging, and really mixes up the exercises. I usually dread strength training but I've come to look forward to his Tuesday classes and really notice the impact on my body.

Chay is amazing! He has done wonders for my endurance, strength & coordination. He is full of…read morevaluable information and puts the utmost effort and enthusiasm into all of his personal training sessions & small group classes. I highly recommend him as a personal trainer and a small group class instructor he is awesome and really easy to work with. He explains what each machine does with great detail and patience. He is extremely supportive and encouraging. He is also a great boxing coach I can't wait to get a few more sessions in.

We walked in and did a group class this weekend. We parked right in front of the place, which was…read morenice. The coach was great and extremely attentive to the whole group. He helped everyone there use the proper form when doing dead lifts, upright rows, and the other exercises, he had his eyes on everyone. We started with very smart warm up routine, which I don't do enough of when I work out in my own way, so it was eye opening and very helpful learning experience that I walked away with. Everything we did there was about working multiple muscle groups, and we alternated between weights and cardio exercises, so we got a very good workout, much better than when we go to the gym and do our own thing. The atmosphere was friendly, warm, and inviting. The class was fast paced but not confusing, the way some places are, like (to me) Orange Theory. We recommend this place and will return.

i started two weeks ago and couldn't be happier. This place has everything you need for your…read morefitness journey, and the coaches are so attentive and detail-otiented. great vibe, cool people and the gym is always so clean and tidy! strongly recommend!

We came to Bourne2Fly for CPR classes and Leon did not disappoint. He was flexible in timing and…read moreprovided us with options that worked with our schedule. The price was in-line with other options. Leon was personable, knowledgeable, and helpful. He made sure to provide us with everything that we needed to know and was efficient in providing us with the training needed to get certified in CPR, comfortable using an AED, and helping someone who may be choking. Leon shared knowledge and best practices that he had accumulated over 15 years of experience. His gym and fitness classes also looked legit and there was a community feel to his fitness center that you don't get at many locations.

I really like working out at Bourne2Fly Fitness and would highly recommend checking it out. Leon,…read morethe owner, is great. I have been training with him for about six months now, and in that time I have found him to be a highly energetic and motivational trainer who is very thoughtful about the workouts he puts together. When I first came in for a fitness evaluation, I was pretty nervous because, frankly, I've never been very good at this fitness stuff. Fortunately, Leon was super welcoming and made me feel at ease, even when I had trouble completing my first workout (I barely made it past the warm up, not because it was a crazy workout or anything like that but because my body just wasn't used to much physical exertion). Leon very patiently helped me push through all that. In addition to personal training with Leon, I have also taken a few boxing classes with Coach Herb. Those classes are a lot of fun and I would also recommend them. I should add that Leon is a good guy who lives in the area and is invested in the local community. I live a few blocks away and am very happy to be able to support a local business.

Something about the air in Mexico City that always make me gain a few pounds. In my case I've…read moregained ten pounds. I've been back for about three weeks, and today was the first time that I've been able to work out. I mean, really work out. They offer a free bootcamp every weekend for beginners who have never had CrossFit training before. It lasted about sixty minutes, and let me tell you, my body is screaming right now. It was a lot, but this is the type of workout that I needed. There were roughly fifty people here, and it seemed like everybody finished the sixty minute CrossFit workout. I feel compelled to sign-up now because I really did get a lot out of today's workout. The instructor who led the bootcamp did a great job!

I had a great experience at CrossFit DC! Coach Emily did an amazing job making me feel welcome by…read moreintroducing me to the class. The warm up she led prepped us for the strength which got us ready for the Metcon! The gym space is well setup with rigs on each side with a walk way in the middle. They have a great community and highly recommend for anyone looking for a CrossFit in DC or just a place to drop in. I will definitely revisit the next time I'm in town.

What a cool CrossFit space!…read more The lowdown: The box is in the basement of a globo gym set-up, which is on the lower floor of the Fairmont. The address is actually 2401 M St NW. It is one of four CrossFit Balance boxes in DC. My husband and I dropped in hoping to attend a class. We visited on Friday, July 3 (before the holiday weekend), and we missed the last class of the night. BUT, we were able to use the gym until 10 PM, which was awesome. The drop-in rate is $20. I recommend emailing CrossFit Balance Foggy Bottom before dropping in. Jim and Olga were extremely helpful and quick to respond. The CrossFit box is great. There's ample room for activities and plenty of equipment. Sadly, we didn't get to meet any of the coaches or other members (aside from one nice young woman who was working out there for the summer). We had the space to ourselves. There are two rooms for CrossFit activities, and they're divided by one large pillar/wall. There are lifting platform strips down the middle of each room and plenty of bumper plates. The only downside here was the barbells - they could use some TLC. The ceilings are high, so the space feels open. When you walk upstairs through the conventional gym space (think leg press machines and such), you can look down and see the box. There are several rowers up a flight of stairs, and it looks like they are shared with other gym-goers. An interesting note about the music: the main gym has its own music playing, while the CrossFit box can also play music. I imagine that can be overwhelming at times, the battle of the tunes. Overall, a great place to check out for a WOD if you're in DC. We're sorry we missed you all, Foggy Bottom! Hopefully we can join for a WOD next trip. Thank you for letting us use the space to lift and play!

I love this CrossFit box! It is my favorite in Washington and arguably in the world, and I have…read moredone drop ins from Asia to South America. It has one of my favorite coaches, the fantastic Karolin Nilsson, who is truly a phenomenal!