I decided to join DMV Iron a month ago to help me with my fitness goals. I started with a day pass,…read moreand decided to sign up for the early bird membership since I very rarely workout in the evening. I found the regular membership to be a bit pricey, so was glad that they have other options. This location is small, but it gets the job done with all of the equipment options. 4 stars

A group of us were in town for the weekend, and had heard great things about this gym and it did…read morenot disappoint! The location is huge, and has ton of machines and free weight options. The gym itself is very clean and kept up. The branding of the gym is a very nice touch. 5

It's big and they have lots of equipment. You don't have to wait long even during peak hours…read more The boxing classes look fun. I plan to try it in the future.

I wish they offered more classes. The spinning classes are sometimes full but empty bikes are…read morereserved for people who aren't there. Gym won't offer more spin classes, just one a day if that. I had one class where the instructor never showed up and people had to tell management. Some of the instructors are great but Onelife isn't very focused on classes.

VIDA Ballston delivers a consistently high-quality fitness experience, and SweatBox is one of the…read morebest HIIT classes in the area. The facility stands out for its attention to detail. The bathrooms and locker rooms are well-designed and clean, and the co-ed sauna and steam room are a major plus. The filtered water stations are always cold and well-maintained, and the smoothie bar is convenient. The reception staff are always friendly! SweatBox is intense, well-structured, and thoughtfully run. The music and variety keep me coming back. Providing ear plugs and cold eucalyptus towels are the many small touches that go a long way during this high-energy HIIT workout. Coach Gwen and Coach Mike are excellent instructors -- clear, motivating, and attentive to form. There are 3 other class studios and dozens of more fitness classes. I have enjoyed the yoga classes, especially Restorative and Deep Stretch. Chris also runs a great BodyPump class -- strong pacing and consistent energy. Overall, VIDA Ballston combines diverse programming with quality facilities and good service. Yes things break or require maintenance, but the team is constantly communicating this and working to upkeep their facility. Highly recommend!

Don't know what to say other than I did not like the instructor. He spoke about sex the entire time…read moreand I found it VERY unprofessional.

Came here from St James that is run over with teenagers in pajamas and crocs. What a big…read moredifference! It's also cheaper and has a recovery room with red light therapy and cryo room as well as equipment for compression massage and water bed massage. I really love their reformer classes, they are my favorite now. Their cycling classes are fun but I'm not a fan of doing pushups on bike handle. Feels like it's easy to lose balance and fall. They also have a garage to park in and parking is free if you are there under 2 hours.

I really can't…read more While I love many things about Club Studio (specifically CS4 classes with Bri, the sauna, some hot Pilates classes I've taken before with pretty much anyone but Holly, and more, their policies and the inconsistent enforcement of them makes me want to scream. Today, I had the unfortunate experience of having to speak to Sarina (or Sabina - couldn't really hear), Victor, and, finally, Ranya (I think there are two here so not sure which one this is) about an issue they refused to resolve. I only like CS4 with certain instructors. At the last minute, they added a sub to the CS4 schedule. I didn't want take class with that sub. They're better for other formats. So, I call to ask to be removed from the class. Apparently, it's a problem. Long story, short: they wouldn't remove me because they still offer the class and I called within the 12 hours. But y'all changed the schedule with less than 12 hours of notice? Like... I continue to be floored by the behaviors and actions of the managers/supervisors here. They're so inconsistent. There was a tornado warning and inclement weather earlier this year and they were like, "well, we're open so if you cancel within 12 hours, you'll be charged." Sighhhh Also, showers haven't been as clean lately and routinely smell like urine.

Great gym Squash courts and foot ball courts…read more Has everything including pools etc Staff is always friendly Nice hang out spot Highly recommended

I really love the gym and enjoy the boxing and aqua aerobatics classes. I injured my back a while…read moreago and purchasing the recovery package really supports my fitness goals while staying safe. I love the energy of the atmosphere. All of the children running around. The athletes training. The mom's in my aqua class. It's just one community of movement. Well stocked food market and bar is great. The only suggestion is updating the red light therapy to standing panels and updating the cryotherapy machines and maybe adding another. My favorite recovery room is the contrast room. The cold plunge is amazing.

Snap Fitness Old Town Alexandria is a solid gym with a good overall vibe. It may not be a hardcore…read morepowerlifting setup, but it's well-maintained, clean, and more than sufficient for anyone serious about staying in shape. What really stood out was the staff, especially Say. He's friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in helping members and clients succeed. Overall great guy. You can tell he puts real effort into making people feel welcome and supported, which goes a long way in a gym environment. If you're looking for a convenient, well-run gym in Old Town with staff who actually care, this place is a great choice.

I've never been to Snap Fitness before. I got a pass from a hotel nearby. I'd equate this to a…read morestandard hotel gym with a little more. Of course, it's in Old Town Alexandria, so space is at a premium. It's empty at 4am...seems like the perfect time to go!

Loved the front desk ambassadors!! Great facility and many classes available! Very clean and…read moreenvironment.

The facility is okay but the staff is incredibly rude at times and makes you feel guilty for trying…read moreto scan in using nationwide or god forbid you forgot your locker combination and the employees have to get up they will be sure to let you know how annoying it is for them to do their job and make it seem like your disturbing them.

Probably the dingiest gyms I have ever been to, the only pros really for me were that the staff…read morewere all kind and helpful, parking is validated for up to 3 hours, and there is a large amount of equipment. Now about the equipment, yes they have anything and everything you could need, but it is not maintained even in teh slightest. not only is it dirty, adjustment knobs are missing so you are grabbing at threads, just everything is super worn down and ill maintained. On top of that, it is just so darn depressing in there. There are TV's lining the walls, but not a single one of them was on. On top of that I am not saying you need to blast music, ut a gym with absolutely nothing playing is painful. Then, it is a 3 floor facility, all the escalators were off, and these are not normal height floor, I would approximate that each flight is equivalent to 2 if not 3 regular floors. Will likely not be returning unless im in an absolute pinch and would definitely not recommend.

Was my 1st time at a LaA Fitness. The employees delivered…read moreexcellent customer service. Was greeted & welcomed with a positive & friendly attitude. Excellent customer service was deliver by Rayscha & Michael.

This gym is fine and serves its purpose I guess. But I like my workouts to be relaxing , which…read moreisn't really possible in this setting. At any given time, the thousands of mounted TVs show Fox News , ASPCA starving puppies, and some sort of graphic drama like SVU. Those three channels are on ALL THE TIME. I go to the gym to escape, not to continue seeing the horrors of our world blasted in my face. There are tons of machines, but about 1/3 of them are janky or broken. The majority of free weights and barbells are so old and worn that they don't have visible weight numbers , so I have no idea what weight I'm actually lifting. We were initially excited about the childcare they offer, but even that space is sad and uninviting so my daughter never wanted to go. (Also they incentivize members who leave 5 star reviews so take those with a grain of salt)

I am writing because the situation with one of your janitorial staff has become completely…read moreunacceptable, and I am done tolerating it. This is not a minor annoyance--this is repeated harassment, targeted behavior, and a blatant lack of professionalism from someone who has no business confronting members the way he does. This janitor has approached me multiple times in the locker room, following me around to lecture me about "making the floor wet" because I came out of the sauna sweating. Meanwhile, there are always several other members exiting the sauna at the same time, equally sweaty and using the facilities exactly the same way I am. He stares at them, says nothing, and then zeroes in on me. Every. Single. Time. Let me be incredibly clear: sweating in a gym--especially coming out of a sauna--is *normal*. Expected. Literally the entire point of the facility I'm paying to use. The fact that your employee thinks it's appropriate to tell a member to "stop sweating" is absurd. The fact that he told me to wipe down the floors myself because I was "too sweaty" is even more ridiculous. And the fact that he escalated this by running to the front desk to complain about me sweating is beyond unprofessional. He has threatened to "report me" to management for doing absolutely nothing wrong. I'm telling you right now: I will not to be harassed by an employee for using the gym properly. I will not be singled out while others are ignored. And I will not tolerate being followed or spoken to in a disrespectful, confrontational way in the locker room. I've been a loyal member here for more than three years. I pay for access to the sauna and locker room like every other member. If your staff cannot handle the incredibly basic reality that people sweat at a gym, then your training and supervision protocols need immediate attention. I expect this issue to be addressed swiftly and directly. If this continues, I will cancel my membership and make it very clear why. I am not going to keep paying for a hostile or uncomfortable environment created by an employee who seems more focused on harassing members than doing his job.

OneLife Old Town Alexandria update January 2026…read more Looking back to July 2025 when I first reviewed Onelife Fitness - Old Town Alexandria, VA, things have only deteriorated. Apparently corporate management determined not to allow any additional time between the end of the 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Tai Chi classes and the noon start of Functional Lab (on Tuesdays) and BodyPump (on Thursdays). As a result, participants in the Tai Chi classes are still in the room at 4 minutes to noon, because management has elected not to change the schedule to permit more time in between these classes. Today the Group Fitness Director was personally present before the start of the noon Functional Lab class, and deflected concerns raised by participants waiting to get set up for the noon Functional Lab. She dismissed those concerns: she imagined, hypothetically, that participants in the Tai Chi classes would reject the schedule change, saying that if the 11 a.m. class ran from 11 to 11:50 instead of 11 to 11:55 a.m., it would appear that this was a "Tai Chi Lite" class. That hypothetical seems to ignore reality; it also permits continuing disrespect shown by the Tai Chi instructor toward both her peer instructors and participants in the noon classes. As the Fitness Director personally witnessed today, the Tai Chi instructor was still holding class at 11:56 a.m., disregarding the schedule. Whether this approach is due to the Tai Chi instructor's deliberate disrespect of the incoming class (and the respective instructors) or simply her inattention to the time, management has yet to effectively address this problem.

The staff here is super nice! Parking is convenient (validated lot parking). Andddd, every member I…read moreinteracted with was pretty nice. Clientele: This is definitely a gym for older adults. But these older adults be out here putting in work! Classes: I took a Bodypump class. If you've taken it once, you've taken it. Buttt I still enjoyed the class as a whole. Gym itself: okayyy, this gym is deffffff dated. It's on the smaller side, but I haven't been to the floor - only the class areas and locker room. The locker rooms are kind of gross. They smelled like chlorinated sewage and are just kinda grimy. Lots of hair (gag) and dirty lockers. Defffff bring your shower shoes. Showers have body wash/shampoo and conditioner. I also saw lotion and blow dryers and multiple scales. It's not my favorite place but I'll be back for some classes because I like OneLife's class offerings.