CrossFit Chronic

(10 reviews)

1.7 mi

I've been coming to Takeover Athletics (formerly CrossFit Takeover) 3-4 times a week for the last 4…read moremonths. I have done the CrossFit classes, FLEX class (combination of condition, weightlifting and accessory work), Olympic weight lifting class and yoga classes. My 9 year old is also enrolled in the CrossFit kids class. As a newbie to CrossFit, I love this place. The intimidation was initially there but it was really self vs self. Everyone is so welcoming and very helpful. No judgment at all. From day 1, I have been welcomed with open arms. There are a lot of coaches and they all have the heart of a teacher. Prior to this, I spent 7 months with a personal trainer who was very popular on social media. However, I have learned way more in 4 months at Takeover than I did in 7 months with a PT. I am also in the best shape strength and conditioning wise. I'm still a beginner but every class I get better and I love it. I can not say one bad thing about this establishment. I highly recommend it. Just the family like environment makes this place the best gym locally.

Staff and fellow athletes are welcoming of drop-ins. There was plenty of equipment, the coach…read morehelped refine my form, and the place was clean.

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Christmas Eve Heave 2021

Drop Box Crossfit

4.0 mi

Just amazing - reminds me of old school CrossFit when it just started. Dropped in today on the 12…read moream class while here on a work trip and it felt like my home box in about 5 minutes. Coach Kim was incredibly welcoming and everyone was super friendly. No doubt these are some great people! The workout was no joke!! They post them on the web which I love, because I can plan my week when I fly from city to city for work. I've watched this gym for a few years but never was able to catch a class due to working nights (FedEx pilot). They have added tons of new equipment over the last few years and have a great facility (even showers if you have to rush back to work). Everyone here worked their tail off, loved the energy and coaching. Keep it up! Thank you Drop Box you for valuing the larger CrossFit "community" - I'll be back and I'd love to get some shirts when you get restocked!

I dropped in for a week as we were here for vacation. Could not ask for a better group of people!!!…read moreThis box will not disappoint if you are looking for great training and a friendly atmosphere then look no further!

Kid friendly waiting area

Same parking lot as Tida Thai

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Front desk area

CrossFit Cafe and Virginia Beach Barbell Club

(7 reviews)

5.5 mi

I love going to this gym. I love how they weekly workout is set up and the way you are pushed past…read morethe limits you didn't think you can't achieve, you will and exceed.

Had a really awesome drop in experience! Friendly peeps and Steve was a great coach! Definitely…read morewould drop in again & recommend to others who are visiting. Easy to sign up online and an open gym space

CrossFit Cafe!

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Fitness 24-7

4.5

(15 reviews)

3.3 mi

Ok, where to start ? This is the cleanest gym/club you'll find anywhere in the Hampton Roads area…read more This darnell guy's review is complete b.s., maybe he was actually at his house looking at that stuff but this place is kept immaculate. I've been coming here since June 2006. You are considered a part of the family here. There are a couple people that think so much of this gym and the owners they will come in just to say hi, someone may may bring in tomatoes from their garden, heck a few, myself included, stop by and do a load of towels. This the kind of gym/club family you've been looking for. No high pressure up-selling. No waiting for equipment to be free as it's a private club that only takes a certain amount of members. Everyone of the trainers, the physical therapist, spin instructor, yoga instructor are all top shelf certified and hold degrees in their fields. I could go on but I gotta get to the gym.

My husband and I are in our 70's and concerned about bone density and muscle loss. We have always…read moredisliked crowded and competitive gym facilities. 24-7 is perfect for us and we highly recommend it. I have never seen it crowded and they have programs and trainers geared to seniors. We had 5 training sessions with Cheryl and found her to be very supportive and encouraging. She was able to create an exercise routine that was perfect for each of us. Her knowledge regarding senior exercise needs is excellent and very effective.

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Small cozy private gym

HOTWORX - Virginia Beach, VA - Salem

(1 review)

1.6 mi

Been a member for about 3 weeks now and Hotworx is such a game changer! Lifestyle instantly…read morechanges. I can definitely see a difference in my mood and overall health. salem location is super clean and all staff are so kind and really loves to get to know you personally and it feels like a Hotworx family!

From the owner: HOTWORX is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio that provides members with access to a variety of…read morevirtually instructed infrared sauna and hot yoga workouts. Experience the benefits of infrared energy and heat through a 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training session or any of our 30-minute isometric workouts, including Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Core, Hot Cycle, Hot Blast, and many more. Start achieving your fitness goals and experience the HOTWORX difference for yourself!

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Stability Crossfit

3.7

4.9 mi

This is a great community. The coaches are helpful to all fitness levels. The facility is clean and…read morehas plenty of great equipment.

The owner had almost all of his coaches quit due to him "allegedly" touching clients as well as…read more"allegedly" stealing money from a fellow gym members charity. Let me reiterate that, the owner of the gym and its current members are all aware of the misconduct here and continue to support him and his EVIL ways. The kids area is filthy and again the members are enabling him and suppressing any negative reviews regarding the MASSES of members and coaches who did leave

Get fit while having fun even when your hair turns grey.

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Fun, functional fitness with professional coaches.

Onelife Fitness - Princess Anne Gym

4.1

(112 reviews)

1.1 mi

Best location in Hampton Roads, good atmosphere, friendly staff, gym is always clean, I joined Fit…read more360, 8 years ago and never regretted it. Thanks to our trainers Stephen and Paige Johnson for structured workout , I am looking forward to our morning exercise ,three times a week.

I just recently switched my gym membership from Planet Fitness to Onelife. I only switched because…read morePlanet Fitness can get old with there machines with not many varieties. What I do like about Onelife is that there is enough equipment for everyone. This place is usually busy around 4-5. The front desk staff are nice and friendly. The men trainers not so much always on their phone and are rude. Onelife needs to do some deep cleaning though I have never in my life seen so many dust in a gym and there machines are old as heck! They are going to swear they clean it everyday!

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Virginia Beach Watersports

(11 reviews)

11.5 mi

Amazing time as always! John was very patient and wonderful teaching our son to wakeboard. The…read morestaff is very friendly. Best place to go if you are looking for an afternoon on the water

My first experience was a great experience with Virginia Beach Watersports! A group of 8 of us went…read moreout on a Friday evening for a sunset pontoon ride, and it was honestly the perfect way to kick off the weekend. The location couldn't be better! They're located right in Sandbridge next to Baja, so it was super convenient to grab a couple of pizzas to bring along for the ride. We even brought cupcakes to celebrate a birthday. Highly reccomend this. Ryan was our boat driver, and he couldn't have been nicer. He made sure we were comfortable, gave us just enough info about the area, and let us enjoy the views at our own pace. The back bay is stunning. The peaceful water, gorgeous skies, and when the sun started to set, it was absolutely beautiful. I think we all had one of those "wow, we live here" moments. I'd recommend bringing a sweatshirt, since it does get chilly once the sun goes down! One thing I loved was how many options Virginia Beach Watersports has. Besides the pontoons, they've got jet ski rentals, watersports, kayaks, stand up paddle boards ... you name it. One day I'll definitely be back to try a jet ski day, just not quite yet! And the location. Being right next to the Baja is great if you want to continue the fun after your boat ride! If you're looking for something fun to do with friends or family that feels a little different but relaxing, I can't recommend this enough. Great location, great staff, and a gorgeous night on the water.

Tubing is the most fun thing of all time!

Jet skiing

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Jet skiing

Marlin Club

17.6 mi

Nice place to come for the day and cool off. Like all pools, it has it's busy times, but also more…read morerelaxed down times. There's plenty of seating, both at tables and lounge chairs, and umbrellas, and even a picnic area you can rent for parties or get togethers. There are 2 diving boards, a slide, bathrooms/changing rooms/showers on site, plenty of lifeguards on duty, and the concession stand is reasonably priced with decent options. A good way to spend the day!

This may come as a surprise, but the Marlin Club Concession Stand has outstanding prices and…read moreservice. The manager, Aidan, has clearly trained the staff well. Although my daughter received an incorrect flavor of Pop Tarts, the error was promptly corrected, and they let her keep the wrong one! (Since it was already opened.). My son's two bags of popcorn were microwaved to perfection, and the candy was on point, as always. We love the Marlin Club Concession Stand and will definitely be back! Probably tomorrow.

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Croatan Beach

4.6

(29 reviews)

7.3 mi

This is one of my fav places to bring family & friends when visiting! It's beautiful year round and…read moreboast of beautiful sunrises and sunsets!

Used the recommendation on yelp to get here using the address: 920 Vanderbilt Ave…read more Came here with my little girls to watch the sunrise. Small beach area so there wasn't a whole lot of walking to do with little ones. Loved that we were able to watch the surfers and they even offer surf lessons! Pros: free parking before 8:30am Public restrooms Showers Clean Quiet Cons: Parking fee after 8:30am

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NAS Oceana Aeropalms Water Park

3.8 mi

Just took my two non swimming 4 and 6 year olds and had an absolute blast! There are seven slides…read moretotal. Two slides require a swim test to use. One slide is in the kiddie pool. There is one nice wide family slide for everyone. There is one super steep one that my six year old braved successfully. The last two are like a twisty open one and then a twisty closed tube style. No life jackets are allowed on the slides but the lifeguards literally stand there and catch your kids and take them back to the side to get out and go again. I was there by myself outnumbered and nervous about my nonswimming kids and no life jackets but quickly relaxed and realized my kids were safe and having the time of their lives. The lifeguards were happy to pass my kids to me but also totally fine if I got out to go do the family slide with one of them if needed. That's always the tricky part of being outnumbered by kids - when the pack wants to split up and I can't be two places at once. Anyway the snack bar food was pretty terrible but pizza was alright. You can bring in a cooler though. Next time I'll pack a full picnic for everyone. They do a lot of adult swims so the lifeguards can rotate but that gives everyone a chance to grab a snack and potty and also gave us a nice window to exit. The pool temp was fantastic and the water was clean. It's a government facility so there's some stuff that could use an upgrade naturally but for $10 a person I was impressed!

This water park is on the Oceana Base and the address posted on their website will get you totally…read morelost. Other than that small detail (I had to stop at a reenlistment picnic to ask someone for directions), it is a smash hit and we love it! I am only bummed we didn't know about it last summer! Admission is $6 for active duty, retirees, reservists, & eligible family members, $8 for guests (up to 2 guests per adult w/ ID), kids 3 and under are free. Season passes are based on the number of people in your family... 1= $60, 2= $110, 3= $135, 4= $170, 5= $200, 6= $225 Despite the website's direction that no outside food is allowed and you must purchase food from concessions, *EVERYONE* brings a cooler with lunch in it. So, pack away and save yourself a fortune in concession stand prices. This is a clean and well-maintained facility, for sure. They offer pavilion rental and swimming lessons, which is great! One thing you'll want to warn your kids about ahead of time is "adult swim time" which is a 15 minute break for the kids from the pool they allows the adults to enjoy the facilities (and helps prevent sun-poisoned, exhausted kids)... my kids were upset because adult swim happened 10 mins after we arrived. Oops! There is plenty of seating and it's not so crazy (or wasn't today) that there are long lines... if you get here in time to snag a table, you'll have shade under an umbrella, but annoyingly, people fill the tables with their stuff (even though they aren't sitting there) and you'll be left without shade unless you plan ahead. The snack bar is an array of popsicles, string cheese, burgers, and preservative-packed packaged food that will run you between $0.50 and $5.00 per item. Not terrible on price, really, but far from health-friendly. Better than nothing! For $6/$8 per person, it's a great time. Pack a lunch to save more money, bring as many friends as you can fit in your car. We will be back!

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Pedego Electric Bikes

4.9

(31 reviews)

11.4 mi

Alex was amazing! He made the whole bike rental experience easy and stress-free--from the quick…read moretransaction to getting our bikes set up and ready to go. He even helped us with directions and tips so we could explore Norfolk like locals. Excellent service and awesome attitude--highly recommend!

Not too much to say here, except what an amazing shop. I guess I'm a PEDEGO owner now…read more Amy is the best! She took time with us, she explained everything. Gave us a full quote before we even decided. Needless to say, we left out with 2 bikes!!!! These babies aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. ‍

JAPI coming out from CA to ride in Norfolk

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Stop over at Billbrew in Williamsburg to rehydrate!

Trek Bicycle Virginia Beach

4.7

(25 reviews)

5.8 mi

Every single employee in this shop goes above and beyond being helpful and informative. We came to…read morethis shop after being snubbed by the C word shop years ago and have never looked back. We love the fact that we can bring our son's bike back in for an up-grade/ trade-in, as well as my husband's, and they are more than willing to assist. I am "gearing -up" to bring my Specialized oldie-but-goodie in for a complete make-over, because I just can't part with the old gal. Every positive visit to Trek has been learning about inventory and exploring bikes and merchandise at our leisure with no sales pressure, whereas the "neighboring store," told my four year old to "get off of that bike," and those jerks lost 3 sales unbeknownst to them. Customer service is key. Trek bikes is the best in Virginia Beach, as well as any shop we have visited in any state we have traveled. We are life TREKKIES! Thank you so much!

Walked in to to trek ready to buy looked at bikes and then stood in line for about 15 minutes…read more There was a salesperson helping another couple and a young man at the register. No other customers were in the store at no point did either acknowledge our existence let alone say " we'll be with you". I went up to cashier and said "we want to buy a bike can you help us" he says no but he could talk about the bikes. The salesperson heard us but said nothing to us. We walked put went across the street to Contes bike shop and bought a bike. Basic customer service. Acknowledge people. We're are a middle age couple with a teen. You missed out