Love this gym. Old school. Lots of iron. Nothing fancy. No mandatory trainers and high prices and overpriced junk you don't need. Just equipment. Trap bars, universal bars, dumbbells up to 100 pounds, sleds, tires. Open 24 hours. Well priced, way less than all the vampires gyms that try to suck as much money out of you with things you don't need. There are trainers available but you don't have to have one like in so many gyms. And really nice folks work out here. Down to earth folks, like Christa and Jeff. read more

We're here to pump (clap!) you up! Christa Dalakis and Jeff Teach are no Hans -n- Franz but when it comes to turning flabby girlymen into beefcakes who will destroy all evil with their buffitude, they're who you call. Hear me now and believe me later. Seriously, Christa and Jeff are the founders of Breakaway Fitness. I know there's as many personal trainers in our area as there are cars sitting on the beltway at 5 p.m. What sets them apart? Both are former NCAA Division athletes and Olympians who walk the walk. If you're looking to set a new PR for the Ironman or just don't want to feel out of breath when reaching for the remote, go see them. They're right in the heart of Tysons Corner and their facilities have state of the art equipment, a massage therapist and a sauna. Extra points for being super clean. Also, I LOVE the treadmills with the built-in TV screens... takes my mind off how much longer I have to suffer. Additionally, Jeff and Christa help train a few local college teams. read more

Let's be clear. This isn't Globo Gym. Breakaway is your meat and potatoes gym. Get in, exercise, get out. Breakaway's got all the essentials (handful of elliptical, treadmill, and biking cardio machines). One of each kind of major weight-lifting machine. One rack of free dumbell weights. And a handful of extra equipment like medicine balls, steps, yoga mats, etc. There's no indoor pool or basketball court or racketball courts. It's basically your no frills gym that's conveniently right there for your pre/during/post work workout. The trainers are nice and friendly and do a great job. So if you're looking for an affordable gym to just get your business done, Breakaway's the way to go. Especially if you happen to work in the building complex in which it resides. read more

Fabulous, old-school gym. Friendly members, competent management. Very clean. Highly recommend.

Great place to workout! I love that is it not a big box gym...no attitudes here....just friendly people trying to help you reach your fitness goals. They care about their customers and it shows. They will work with you to create a fitness plan that meets your needs. I highly recommend them regarding your fitness level. Melissa read more

I have been going to Breakaway for over 10 years now. Nearly every visit results in a different exercise. I go twice a week! That is incredible. In addition to training they also now sell memberships to the facility. Try it once. You will be glad you did. read more

I have just started working out Breakaway (about a month now) and I've been totally impressed so far. Because they all work together, you never have trainers competing for your time or money, which allows you to gain information and advice from those that work there. Everyone is really friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, so its a place I feel comfortable at and also know I'm going to get bang for my buck. While at first I was concerned about the half hour = $35 fee, I realize how much I'm really getting when I'm able to work out on my own (my trainer wrote me a workout for the times I come in by myself) the rest of the week, and the intensity of my 30 minutes. Now I've stepped it up to an hour with a partner, and I've been sore every single day. They've helped me realize where I should be, and they are quick to keep me motivated. I'm never bored. I don't think there is any place better to receive 1-on-1 training in this area. Their attention to detail (your form, your trouble spots, your pains...they even pick up every weight to hand to you!) is incredible and because its smaller, I never have to feel overwhelmed by other people watching me or a ton of people in our space. I don't ever see myself going back to a normal gym. read more

I actually went here for the first time last week to let the dreaded NoVa traffic die down a bit. I decided that it was worth a shot as I receive membership through working in the building across the plaza. In order to start here, the gym requires attendees to undergo an informational orientation. I was kind of turned off by this requirement but received a pleasant surprise after only having to sit through a very informational session that only took about five minutes. The gym itself is never really crowded and offers ample locker room and towel facilities. Weight sets are complete and generous for the amount of space dedicated to this gym. Customer service is great as well and staff is always around should one need anything. Looks like I found a great way to beat the traffic! read more

I've been training at Breakaway Fitness for nearly 7 years, and Christa and Jeff continue to challenge and motivate me. Their whole team of trainers is professional, friendly and focused on helping you get the most out of your workouts. The atmosphere at Breakaway is warm and friendly too -- no sanitized corporate gym of strangers nor a gym bunny/musclehead hangout. Instead, it's a place for a serious workout with people you like and respect. read more

Breakaway is great for everyone. Don't feel like you need to be a gym rat to come to Breakaway; I started with them just over a year ago - with no history of exercise in my past, overweight and with a broken wrist healing from surgery. Everyone makes me feel like I belong - with no judgment about what I can't do, or what bad shape I am in (or was in.) All the folks who have trained me have been patient and encouraging in every way. They tailor every visit based on my abilities. When I see a trainer I haven't been with in a while they always comment on how far I've come! I may never enter a weightlifting competition, but I'm becoming stronger and healthier every day. It's worth every penny I spend. read more

Jeff and Christa are great, and my experience with Breakaway has been nothing but fantastic. They have clearly worked hard to build an educated and responsive staff who will help you work towards achieving your fitness goals. The facility is great, especially if you prefer a smaller gym environment (I do). I would not hesitate to recommend Breakaway to everyone from the serious athlete to someone who is just looking to tone up and lose some weight. read more

I have been a client of breakaway fitness for almost 4 years now - time flies! You say 4 years!?! Why?? I like that Breakaway doesn't just see you as the last 4 digits of your bank card. To me, as a client, they treat you as a teammate who wants to see you win!!! The 1 on 1 or if you choose to have a partner, 2 on 1, to offset the cost, the sessions are specifically written for you and take into consideration your injuries and get you out of your comfort zone. My fav is when were just not just limited to being inside. (Now, I am no means an outdoors kind of girl) But, I like to go outside to change it up a bit...This is good for when the weather is nice and you don't want to be stuck inside a stuffy gym. You may be asked to run hills in the parking garage, push-ups, and dips off a bench, and things you never ever thought of to do. The workouts are NEVER boring (they may bring tears to your eyes... but you will survive, I promise!) The gym is in an office building and the employees of the building use this facility as well. Now, don't let that deter you. This gym has sufficient equipment to suite your needs. The tenants that use the gym are polite and will ask if they can work in with you, if need be. The staff works together as a team, they are approachable and they continue to encourage you to be the winner that you want to be. read more

The staff at Breakaway is second to none. Their expertise and focused, friendly approach to training is unlike other gyms. Since working with Breakaway, I've lowered my blood pressure and no longer take six medications. The Breakaway staff knows how to properly motivate each individual client and expresses care for each person in reaching and maintaining their goals. The highly trained staff can also deal with injuries to keep your body moving through the healing process. I highly recommend Breakaway. You won't regret it. read more