This gym has everything you need to meet your fitness goals! And the Biscoff smoothie is divine!

Visited Capital Fitness as a drop-in while in Madison for work. This place is awesome; they have nearly all of the equipment you could want, including a TON of squat racks and lifting platforms, they have a reasonable drop-in fee, the locker-rooms are clean and spacious, and they even took me on a tour to show me everything. I'll definitely consider dropping in again the next time I'm in Madison! read more

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Great gym! Good benefits like a sauna and with an upgraded membership you can join pilates/yoga classes which are amazing

There was an issue with my membership, and Nate really helped me out. He worked quickly and efficiently and efficiently and got me going quickly. He even asked how my workout went when I left, which I appreciated. Everything was clean, and there was a good range of equipment--overall great experience. read more

Bathrooms smell like dookie. Weird vibe at this gym, lots of influencers setting up tripods. Personal trainers are annoying af, constantly gossipping in the background. Super weird vibe. read more

Be careful of the contracts as they will not give you a refund, no matter what. Their classes have continually been cancelled and the instructors just never showed up. They also took back their policy on free workout classes and just now told me that I have to pay for their classes that are nonexistent. They were very rude to me on the phone and continued to make up information. I would not recommend this place, it is very deceiving and I am stuck in a contract because I didn't read the fine print. Be aware! read more

I am from out of town and dropped in to get a workout. This place is fantastic! They have everything you need as a serious weightlifter and a circuit for the "machine" crowd too. Plenty of space and not crowded. I couldn't believe the monthly rates: you would get a gym 1/10 this size for twice the price in NY. If you're staying at a local hotel tell them: they give you a discount on the day pass. read more

Have everything you need and friendly staff. Multiple floors with equipment so you can always find what your looking for without waiting.

Purely visited as an out of towner on a single day pass. Pros: gym is conveniently located downtown near capital which was nice. There was plenty of equipment and the space wasn't too busy for a day after work. Had to wait for a few machines but nothing too bad. Multiple floors house different things - cardio, weights, etc. I counted 4 power racks and even had a deadlift platform. Cons: $17 for a one day pass was steep. Only two benches which were of course impossible to get too. Some of the cables were missing their hooks. Overall a good experience. Price was biggest factor from me giving four stars but was decent as a facility. read more

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Use to work out here it started out good then both of my Trainers move and I got stuck with one that didn't show me how to work out I got a new one and he was mean so I went to supreme Heath and fitness and I feel welcome there more welcome then I have felt an years and my new gym has a pool boom get a pol Capital fitness read more

Confession...I'm a gym rat. Yep, six days a week, usually at least two hours of lifting and cardio, and lots of protein shakes. An addiction? Perhaps, but I'll take it over meth or alchohol or tobacco, although the latter are certainly easier. Was in Madison for the weekend and, of course, needed to work out. Checked out Capital Fitness on Saturday and found the place clean and well equipped. My only beef? No Life Fitness resistance machines. Not sure what the brand was, but when you use LF you realize that it is the gold standard of resistance. Even their cardio machines are well designed. So...probably won't be back next time I'm in town, but to each his own. read more

I moved here in July and immediately knew I wanted to get a good gym membership. After taking advantage of all the free week trials, Capital Fitness was without a doubt the best gym in Madison. It's clean, it has all the equipment I could want, and classes are included in the membership. I typically go before work at 5am, so I don't ever have to wait for equipment. The underground parking is great, especially in the winter. The staff is super friendly and helpful (even first thing in the morning) and try to know a lot of the members. It's big enough that it doesn't feel crowded, but small enough that you feel like you're really a part of the Capital family. My job requires a lot of travel and Capital Fitness is always my favorite thing to come home to. read more

My boyfriend and I joined Capital Fitness because we get a discount through our apartment (and also can pay for membership with our rent, which is really convenient.) The good: -It's conveniently located -decorated nicely -beautiful yoga facilities (and some great teachers, I especially like John H) -rooftop yoga in the summertime -TVs on most cardio machines in addition to flat screens around the gym The bad: -when my boyfriend and I signed up we didn't even get a tour or even verbal explanation of the facilities. I didn't know there were other floors for weeks! -it can be kind of grimy--dust/hair on the floor; the mat area downstairs is especially gross -the entire downstairs is all old equipment and has the radio pumped in, so you have to listen to commercials -only two squat racks in the whole place!!! not enough benches either -only ONE set of 15 lb dumbbells...which is just astounding to me -not enough space to do any floor exercises -a little too darkly lit -majority of classes are during the day, and since I work 8:30 - 5, I'm pretty much excluded from taking most of them. Pretty ridiculous, since I'm sure most of the members have similar work schedules. I will continue to go here as long as I live in the area, and I love the yoga facilities, but for the price it leaves a lot to be desired. read more

I've been a member for about a year and a half. Capital Fitness is the best option for me for a number of reasons: - it's conveniently located (at least for me) - cardio machines have TVs - lots of great classes included in membership - trainer was well informed, with a degree in kinesiology - never as crowded as gyms I have belonged to in other cities - not cheap, but a decent value considering the above This isn't a luxury establishment, but it's fine for the price I pay. I would say my only complaint is that they charge $2/day for parking. If you go 5 times a week, that really adds up. All in all, a good option for those who live or work downtown. read more

This is the first gym I've joined (and I joined before the New Year, so it's not just a flimsy "resolution" that I'll give up on in a week or so) since becoming a real adult, and it is one of the better options near downtown Madison. It's a bit expensive (~$50/month for a half year's commitment and ~$40/month for a year's commitment) but you get some great perks. First, the staff is incredibly nice and helpful. You can always expect a "hi, how are you doing" when you walk through the door. Second, all the classes, except for TRX and personal training, are free. They offer an extensive list of classes, with some highly motivational and committed trainers. Some classes offered are spinning, body pump, piloxing, boot camp, zumba, yoga, etc... The hours for the classes are either early morning (think 6/7am) or at night (5-7pm), which is fairly accommodating for anyone who works 9-5. Third, the locker rooms are extremely clean. However, there's a fair amount of naked dudes, so if you're like me and haven't been inside a locker room for a while, you might be thrown off at first. Oh and also the locker rooms also have steam rooms and saunas. Fourth, this place has a wide range of equipment. They've got free weights, kettlebells, machines, elliptical, stairmasters, etc... Most of their cardio machines also allow you to plug in your headphones to watch TV. Finally, you receive a free $45 coupon for a massage just by signing up, though I believe that's only available if you sign up for a year. Only reason why this place doesn't get a 5 is because it's pretty crowded during peak hours (aka right after 5pm) read more

I joined Capital Fitness for two reasons: 1. it is right downtown and easy to walk to, 2. They have personal TVs attached to many of the cardio machines, making working out fly by. Other than that, the locker rooms are always clean and empty, the staff is very friendly and helpful, there is free parking underneath the building, and it never seems packed or empty. Additionally, you can pay month-to-month, which was unique to Cap Fitness when I researched a few places in January 2009. read more

If you're like me, you look for a gym where you can go in, get a workout done and leave as quickly as possible... and I've been able to do that for the most part at Capital Fitness. Granted, I work a flex schedule, I'm able to go in during the non-peak times (which BTW - there is absolutely nobody there at 8am on weekdays - perfect!) and do what I want to do. However, when I have gone in during peak times (5pm workdays), I have had to get creative in using open equipment to substitute for my usual workout. They also offer a variety of free classes, which you sign up for a day ahead of time via their website. I've only taken one (Body Pump), which was both challenging and well-lead by the instructor. As a member, you'll also receive promotions for the spa, Elevation, on the top floor. I've taken advantage of a couple "buy one, get one free" 60-minute massage offers, which has been a pretty good deal. Other reviewers have commented on the gym being "dirty"... but I don't agree. It's always been clean and I always see custodians emptying trash bins and spot cleaning. However, I do tend to stick to the main floor.. perhaps, the other areas are not as well kept. read more

Literally the only problem with Capital Fitness is that it is too popular. It is super clean, has a great selection of equipment, lots of free (with your membership) classes, and a sauna. Peak hours are hellish. On Mondays they always run out of towels, and people are always forgetting to rerack certain machines. I also wish there were classes during a greater range of hours - lots of them are early/midafternoon when I would think most people are working. Other than that I love it and I am obviously glad it is popular and awesome rather than unpopular and terrible. read more

I love my gym. I love the multiple levels, the friendly front desk staff, the MANY classes offered throughout every day, the hours that are perfect for me, the beautiful yoga studio and amazing instructors. The online services and class registration is so convenient. Their website is pretty great. Sometimes it smells and sometimes treadmills will short, but those things are just occasional. If you really put your mind to it, you can find free or cheap parking within a block or so (and walking is good for you, you're going to the gym!) The parking doesn't really bother me and I'll bike during summer. I do avoid going between 5 and 6pm, which I think contributes to my high opinion :) read more

Through a conference for work, I used a free pass to go to the gym on the weekend. Capital Fitness is located in an older building, but the inside is renovated and it looks really nice. It's not super luxurious, but it's modern, clean, and urban. There are several different levels with different features -- there's a spa, a level for classes, and then the usual gym machines. I went here for a zumba class with a really fun teacher who was really sweet! The class was small - only about 10 people, but we had a ton of fun. Everyone was very helpful and friendly - definitely recommend this gym! read more

I've had very good experiences as a member here. One big positive are the classes, which are numerous and led by fun instructors who know their stuff. Also, personal TVs keep me doing cardio way longer than planned. As a rule, all the spaces are clean and well-organized. The staff are polite and helpful. The parking, if you need it, is cheap ($1 for 2 hours) and convenient. My only gripe is that, from 4:45-6pm, Mon-Thurs, things get a little tight, but it's workable, and I've never been a member of a gym where this wasn't a reality. read more

FOR ELLEN'S YOGA CLASS ONLY I love Ellen. I dream about Ellen. I'm addicted to Ellen. The unfortunate thing about Ellen is that I now find all other yoga classes subpar. I've taken yoga classes in several different cities and sampled multiple different classes at Cap Fitness, but Ellen's tops them all. I'm a fan of a very traditional, meditative approach to yoga practice, and this is what Ellen delivers. She begins each class with a quote from the vedas or somewhere else to set the tone. She then structures the entire class around that theme, and it is seamlessly aligned. She spends an entire class working on one aspect of the practice which is awesome for someone who is constantly looking to improve their technique. This class is rigorous but not in the faddy, fitness yoga way... In the way that Ellen will tweak one thing about your pose and all of a sudden you reach enlightenment. Not only is Ellen a genius where body awareness is concerned, she is a true teacher. It's a rare and phenomenal combination. She will also help you tailor your practice for specific goals (sore neck) or injury (ACL tear in my case). I live in Chicago now, and I regularly consider driving back to Madison for yoga with Ellen. This class is restorative, meditative, and intense. read more

The pros - - Huge range of group classes lead by friendly, competent, energetic people. Included in the membership and offered at convenient times before and after normal work hours. - Beautiful yoga studio with really knowledgeable instructors - Rarely have a problem finding an open cardio machine, even at peak hours -Locker rooms are very clean The cons - - Most of the TV's on the cardio equipment have problems with either the sound or picture. It's really frustrating going trying to find one that works, especially if you're planning on watching a certain show and know you're missing it as you move from machine to machine. - Parking is $2/hr between 7AM-7PM and there's rarely street parking. - Half of the main floor is "off-limits" unless you pay for their special program, which makes the rest of the weight room crowded. That is also where they store the kettle balls and newer equipment, so most of us can only look at them from across the fence. - This isn't a huge con but some of the front desk staff is not very friendly. It's an awkward start to my workout when I get there and am silently stared at as I check in. read more

Good gym -- I signed up mainly because I live a few blocks away. Crowds aren't bad especially as the year progresses and the New Years resolution people slowly stop showing up. A few areas of improvement are the slow wifi and the odd phenomenon that your guest passes expire before your contract is up... Not bad for the price and convenience. read more

This is my gym. Classes are fun, and the personal TV on the cardio machines are awesome! Sweating on the elliptical macine while watching Nip/Tuck is not so bad. I think they did nice job planning the space. I have yet to experience the sauna, but I'm looking forward to it. read more

My favorite gym in town merely because I can walk to it. Decent equipment but it's pretty crowded at peak times. Can hardly lift those 15 pounds without smacking some other meathead. No pool or track either but nice flat screens on each treadmill. G4 Tech TV makes running much easier. read more

I really have been enjoying my membership here. They offer great student packages that have access to both of their locations. I especially like the new location on W. Washington. It's small but it's usually by too crowded and has every thing you need. I was skeptical about their yoga at first but I really love their instructors. I wasn't a huge fan of the group work out classes. But those aren't usually my thing. The crowds at the main location is the only reason I can't give it a 5 star. But clearly that means they must be doing something right! read more

Great gym for the price. I'm not big into lifting weights - I'm most often here to do some cardio or take classes so I'm very happy with Capital Fitness! I'm not really sure how good the weight lifting equipment is here but my partner does do strength training and weights and he seems happy with it + says its better than the UW-Madison gym for sure, if that counts for anything. Although I'm a grad student at UW, I've never visited the gym because the SERF started remodeling when I got here and the other school gym options seemed too far for me to realistically use on a regular basis. So I looked for gyms in the downtown area and overall, I've been really happy here because all classes are included in your monthly fee ($49 a month for students if you sign up for a year, $39 a month for a two year contract) and all the teachers I've had have been great! So far I've done Zumba, WERQ, Body Pump, and yoga classes here. It was my first time taking a Body Pump class so I went a little early and the instructor was extremely helpful. Also shoutout to Sarrut's 7:45am WERQ classes - me and my friend love her energy and positive spirit, even when there's only a few people in the class. They have a smoothie bar and free coffee, the locker room is clean, and the staff are generally really friendly and greet you when you come in. It's also never extremely crowded which is nice. If you're looking for a gym in the downtown area, this is a great option. read more

This is really a pretty great gym. They have a ton of classes included, and you can even take BJJ for $25/month. Hours and facilities are great. They just got bumper plates and are adding a 3rd squat rack. They also have a lot of kettlebells. Hard to beat for the price, I would think. read more

Nice club. Visited town and wanted more than hotel gym. Everything u need is here and classes and staff r very friendly.

I originally joined this gym for their amazing student pricing, but I was later blown away by the awesome employees, super clean gym, and amazing classes. The staff has always been so helpful and friendly. Going to miss them so much when I move to Chicago !! read more

This gym is the worst, and I am so happy to be done with it. I joined here a few years ago because I got a significant discount from my apartment building. I had previously been a member of Pinnacle on the square and liked it a lot, but the $35 less a month membership was significant enough to make the switch. It was a mistake. The gym itself is organized into multiple levels. While cool at first, it makes it really inconvenient, especially for weight lifting. The weight rooms are split between two levels, and each level only contains one of each type of equipment (squat rack, bench, etc). If someone is using the squat rack on the main level, and you need to use it, you have to go downstairs, but often times, that one is being used too. You spend the majority of your workout walking back and forth between the two weight rooms trying to find an open piece of equipment. And that brings me to a major problem with the gym. It's too crowded. The owners don't care how many people they admit to the gym (the more the better in their minds), so if you try to work out during peak time (5 - 8pm), you're going to have a miserable experience. I honestly couldn't get through the majority of my lifting routines because equipment was always taken. I eventually had to start cutting out of work and coming in at 2pm on weekdays, just so I could do a full lifting routine. It's even worse in January, where I kid you not, there isn't one piece of cardio equipment open (this slows down after the New Year, but it's still really unacceptable). The front desk staff are all unfriendly and they clearly hate their jobs (I don't blame them). The gym smells awful and is wayyyy too humid (especially in the basement). The rubber flooring in the weight rooms is usually in pieces and rising up from the floor (probably due to the humidity). The gym is just a giant mess. Seriously, pay the extra $30 a month and join Pinnacle on the square. Working out requires motivation enough, and having to work out in a miserable environment makes it even more difficult to stay motivated. I'm very happy to have moved away and leave Capital Fitness. read more

Last winter I was in between gyms so thought I'd check capital out. It wasn't too out of the way, had it's own parking, and they had a deal going for a cheap 2 month membership. I did not renew that membership. The good: Even though they are downtown, they do have parking. It's free early in the morning and later at night. Since I tended to go in the morning around 530-6am, it was nice to have a free covered space to park. In the mornings when I went there were always plenty of cardio machines available. The downstairs weight lifting area had plenty of weights, squat rack, and even some nice heavier kettlebell pairs to use. And you got to check out the shoes of morning commuters walking past the windows. Most classes are included in your membership. I tried several different ones. The most interesting was the Trek class which was a guided running (or walking if needed) workout on treadmills. It definitely made indoor winter running easier. The bad: They frequently have online specials on their website, but the front desk staff seemed pretty clueless about them. No one gave me a tour or explained how anything was set up. I had to wander around myself to find stuff. The gym is spread over 4 floors, so it can be a bit confusing. No one explained how their class systems work. You have to get a pass for the yoga from the front desk, sign up, and then give the pass to the instructor. I had no clue about any of this and the desk workers and class instructors did nothing to help an unfamiliar face figure things out. They cancel classes quite frequently. I've liked them on facebook and nearly daily there is some notice about upcoming classes being cancelled. Sometimes the notification is on the day of which would suck if you were planning on attending that class in a hour. Once I had figured the yoga classes out, I took a couple of them and they went ok. I'm not great at yoga (tightest hamstrings and glutes in the world? this girl), but I have taken many classes before at different gyms and yoga studies. I didn't go to any advanced classes here, but only those labeled as good for beginners. They had one morning class that was supposed to be gentle, easy, wake up and be refreshed class. The first two times I took it, I felt great afterwards. No pretzel-like poses, just nice opening things up for the day. The third time I took the class there was a different teacher. I don't recall what the guys name was, but I don't think he read the description for the class he was teaching. It was much more intense flow with advanced poses. Several of the students weren't able to even get into the poses, but he gave no alternatives at all. The longer the class went on, the more frustrated I got. When there are only 8 people in the class and 4 of them can't do something for the past 5 minutes of poses and are just standing there, maybe you should switch things up or give alternatives or something. As the class went on I became more and more frustrated. When you are planning on a relaxing morning and then have this thrown at you, it kinda ruins your morning. For the first time in my life, I rolled up my mat and left after about 40 min of the hour long class. I went to the weight room and lifted heavy weights to burn off my frustration. Just thinking about that class is getting me annoyed right now. Ugh. read more

How do you get new members when you haven't responded to an email that I send last Friday? That's unacceptable to take more than 5 days to respond to an inquire by a potential new member. If you do that to potential new members are you unresponsive to current members as well? It makes me not want to join at all. read more

Its convenient if you live downtown but expensive compared to the other gyms in town (your membership subsidizes daycare and yoga instructions). Also, make sure you read the fine print in their contract - if you try to end your membership, they'll charge your credit card an early termination fee. Now I'm at the downtown Anytime Fitness and its a much better deal. read more

When I moved to Madison I knew one of the first things I had to do was find a gym, preferably close to me and with classes that I could do throughout the week while working during the day. So naturally I took advantage of almost every free trial I could find around downtown Madison to figure out which would be best for me and my schedule. After about of month of free trials I chose Capital and honestly it wasn't even a competition, Capital was by far my favorite on all fronts. I am a person that doesn't need a lot of motivation to get to the gym, but I do want to be able to do things that will entertain my when I get there. So I always want to go to a gym that has lots of classes and WOW does Capital provide you with that. In the morning, throughout the day, and in the evening you can find yoga, group fitness, and cycling classes of all different kinds. One reason I didn't choose another gym was because the timing of their classes almost always fell while I would be at work or coming home from work and that just wasn't going to be useful to me. But Capital has such a wide range that I never have an issue getting to the classes I want at times that work for me. On top of the wide range of classes, all of the instructors are fantastic. I have taken almost every kind of class they have and have talked with numerous of Capital's instructors and they are consistently awesome. They are all super energetic (group fitness/spin) or calming (yoga) so they keep you engaged during the classes, while on top of the fact that they are all very aware of the human body and completely willing to help if you have injuries or restrictions that you have to watch out or. Ask them anything, they're more than willing to help you. While the classes are great and the instructors are too, the facility as a whole has so many different parts that you can always find open machines, in my experience. They have everything that I could want in terms of machines and equipment, I can't say the same for a guy that lifts weights every day, but for me it is pretty great. Everything is always kept clean in the workout areas and the locker rooms, so certainly don't worry about anything in that department. I would say that this is definitely the best choice for a gym in the downtown Madison area. read more

I've been a member since October 2015. The equipment is fairly new and in good condition. They have a smoothie bar, sell coffee throughout the day, and have a variety of snacks you can charge onto your account. The peak hours are between 4 pm-7 pm, so I try my best to avoid being there at those times. The gym also includes yoga and exercise classes in the membership. I do wish they had extended hours. On weekend nights they close at 9 pm. Other than that, I have no complaints and do really enjoy my time here. Great customer service as well. I still have yet to visit their new location on West Washington. read more

Traveling through Madison and this place was close, so I took the chance-- so happy I did! I came back again today. Easy to drop in, great protein shake selection for post workout, good clean facilities, and yoga classes! The best part though is the incredibly friendly staff. Will come back next time I'm in Madison. read more

Capital Fitness is a mixed bag of a gym. They have plenty of decent classes. They have a lot of equipment. They have a monopoly on the Downtown workout market. That being said, they: charge extra for "towel service" ( 50 cents a pop or $6 monthly for shower towels) which is pretty weak, they don't allow you to pause your membership, even though you're contractually obligated to complete your membership term of a year, and the yoga classes are gym yoga classes, not "boutique" yoga as the web site claims. I've yet to have one teacher correct me on any position. Now, I'm pretty experienced in yoga, but they don't really correct anyone else either, so I imagine it's across the bored. When it comes down to it, I feel like Cap Fitness costs more than it's worth, but there's no alternative, especially during the cold cold Wisconsin winter. read more

Join CF because it's the only full service gym in the downtown Madison area. I was attracted to the fact that they include a lot of free classes & all the yoga you could want, it is big enough to have your own space and it has a Kidszone. Pros: 1. As far as I can tell, I have always been able to get on equipment that I want. I normally don't go at peak hours so I can't tell you if this is true all the time 2. Locker room seems clean, has two saunas and a steam room if you are into that. Plenty of lockers between the two in the building. 3. Doesn't have a smelly gym smell to the workout area or locker room. 4. Easy to get into classes if you plan just slightly ahead. Some classes are more popular than others. Over all very good yoga instructors. Cons: 1. Kidszone is a complete joke! They either need to embrace the concept or give it up. Right now, it's a poor excuse for a place to take your kids while you work out. It would seem like the person who is responsible for managing the Kidszone isn't a parent or forgets what it was like to have little kids.... The kids play area is lacking any real activities. I have a 5 & 3 yr old and they absolutely hate going there. They say it is boring and I can't blame them. There are a few mats to play on and not much more. There needs to be something more to play with... ie: TOYS! You know, those things kids love to play with... They don't have to be fancy... a few books, some blocks, a few cars and trucks, maybe a small dramatic play area..... It doesn't take much to keep a kid busy for an hour but they really need more than a few gym mats. Also, they won't change diapers or help older children use the restroom... What?? If you are going to have a kidzone, it comes with the territory.... Diapers, maybe but little kids & bathroom, you need to help them if they're toilet trained. The restrooms are not equipped for little kids so it would be hard for a little kid to get up on the toilet. Also, anyone who has little kids know that they may have to go 20 mins after they just went... If you won't change diapers, you need to have a bathroom equipped to change diapers... diaper changing table would help! Non-engaging kidszone employees. Being so close to Univ of WI, you would think Capitol Fitness would have access to a ton of early childcare majors or even early education students who would like to have a chance and work at a place to gain some real work experience. At least from the the few times I was there, there was no real engagement happening between the employee and the kids. It's like my neighbor's kids are watching my kids. On the flip side, if Capitol Fitness is just doing the kidszone so they can say they have one but don't really want to have kids actually in the gym, then they are very successful. 2. Parking is definitely a hassle during the week if you want to be close. If you don't want to pay for parking, go after 6:00 pm when the meters stop or park a few blocks away in the neighborhood. 3. The interior of the gym is definitely looking somewhat dated. It's dark and dim. The atmosphere is sort of muted and not very motivating. The gym is starting to show it's age. 4. Not a lot of sanitize wipes / hand sanitizer around which is why I see people skipping off the equipment without cleaning it. I've been in gyms where they are all over the place so it unavoidable not to clean the equipment after you are done. 5. Towels. I know people already talked about this. I will say that they do have a ton of hand towels and a limited number of small gym towels available to use without charge. If you need to take a shower but forget to bring your own, you could make due with two smaller gym towel. Overall, the gym is about average and you get what you pay for ($44 mth). My old gym in DC was twice the cost but provided twice the service. So for this price range and if you exclude the consideration of a kidzone, I would say the gym is average. There are better gyms in the Madison which are probably a better value compared to service but, you have to drive out in suburbs to go there... if you live anywhere near west, near east or downtown, this is probably your only choice for a full service fitness center. Until Capitol Fitness has a full service gym close by as it's competitive, we probably won't see much change. The Bright Side! There are a lot of new big buildings going up in the next few years on the E. Washington Ave corridor so it will be just a matter of time until we'll see so other gym move into the area... It's up to Capitol Fitness Management to see if they can stay ahead and keep the gym relevant before people leave for something better... read more