I gave this facility a chance...a full year of membership. But today I'll be canceling. Somehow…read moremanagement thought it would be ok to have someone use BLEACH IN ITS POWDER (A CAUSTIC CHEMICAL) to scrub the BLACK MOLD from the side of the pool INTO THE POOL WHILE PEOPLE WERE STILL SWIMMING INSIDE!!!! This was the last straw. So much poor management I've witnessed throughout my time, especially with the pool. The water is always milky and has an overpowering scent of chlorine which leads me to suspect the pH is very off and they don't properly check and maintain pool cleanliness. They had their cleaning people use strong chemicals to clean the pool deck and windows during open hours. Random times they would shut down the pool without any prior notice via email or postings or otherwise. Lockers rooms always stank. This is not the case at other gyms I've been to. The premier memberships options like the recovery room and towel service were subpar compared to other Onelife facilities. Many times the hydromassage beds were not working and the red light recovery room's ambient temperature was way too hot. They should be offering eye protection for the red light like other facilities instead of just having a sign that says 'use at your own risk.' Plus one of the coat racks in the red light room is chipped and has an exposed nail that had been that way since they opened it (for months now). Their towels are tiny and would only cover the body of a child and are super rough like they overstarched them. Not to mention there were times where the towels ran out and when I asked a staff member about it, they just said that I'll just have to wait. Didn't bother to check if the dryer has clean towels, which it did when I asked a manager.

I am a 70 year veteran of retired teacher who does still teach part time. I told Onelife office…read moremanagement I have been suffering with bronchitis and have not been attending the gym due to illness. When I enrolled in December the front desk officer who was enrolling me told me that if I wanted to cancel my membership I was free to at no cost to me. Well I've been sick with bronchitis for the last three months and will be going to Europe to visit family during the summer. Onelife has a million reasons why I could just not cancel and said they would need to bill 137.00 to cancel. I cannot rate this gym since they do not stick with their advertising pitch of easy to cancel without any penalties.

This location is old AF and the aesthetic pales in comparison to NY locations, so set your…read moreexpectations upfront. The staff, however, is very nice. Very mixed demographics and clientele here lol. Saw a little bit of everyone but a surprising number of middle-aged and older folks. Came here for the Aescape massage. Not really worth it unless it's discounted. Anyway, I don't like this nearly as much as other locations or even other gyms in the area like Club Studio.

It's a basement gym. The free gym in both my apartment and work buildings are nicer and have a…read morebetter view (but no classes). As for the classes, I liked most of the Pilates and yoga classes. The treadmills are good. Otherwise, the place is a mixed bag. Lifetime is better. The Peloton is better.

I purchased a Groupon for CrossFit Falls Church to try it out; I had never done CrossFit before and…read moreI wasn't sure whether I would like it enough to make a long-term commitment. I registered for their Elements classes with Jordan and absolutely LOVED every minute of it! All of the coaches at CFFC are extremely knowledgeable and patient. They take the time to teach proper form for every movement to help avoid injury, but they know how and when to push you to reach your full potential and make progress. After completing Elements I purchased a monthly membership (which includes yoga and various workshops, as well as the opportunity to take classes at their sister gym, CrossFit Adaptation in Shirlington), and promptly cancelled my "traditional" health club membership -- no more treadmill for me! The gym is clean, full of a variety of equipment, and reasonably priced (compared to many other CrossFit gyms in the DC area). They offer a ton of classes each day (from 5:30am to 7:30pm) and there is a real sense of community among the members. I am always amazed at the variety of CrossFitters in each class -- all ages and all skill levels, all shapes and sizes. Thanks to Linsey and all of the other CFFC coaches, I can honestly say I look forward to each workout and I am actually a bit sad when my body tells me to take a rest day. I have enjoyed my time at CFFC so much that I purchased another Groupon for my husband -- he just finished Elements and is hooked!

I love going here! You will definitely get a great work out. I love that there are flexible…read moreoptions for joining (I'm a punch card member right now). Linsey is great, she's a good coach and helps me figure out what in the world I'm supposed to be doing (lifting what, how???). If you're not sure if CF is right for you, definitely check out the free Saturday class.

New Year's rolled around, and I came to realize that I wasn't getting enough exercise by running…read morearound Hyrule. I looked at the local gym options and figured PF would be my best choice because it was close, inexpensive, and didn't require a long-term commitment. Once I started going, I realized what a great choice I made. The gym space is immaculate. There are plenty of machines. They are organized efficiently and are well-maintained. And I've yet to encounter any delays, even during their peak hours. The staff has been super helpful! Jeff, the on-site trainer, is there to recommend machines and exercises when I've asked. With him, the PF app, and the Internet, I've developed workout sessions that, thanks to the number of redundant machines available, don't take me much time to complete.

Still thoroughly enjoy working out but there is a definite shift in the staff, lack of customer…read moreservice, and the lack of care in the facilities here. First off, staff rarely greet you either coming or going, especially the girls, but the boys are guilty too, & I have point blank looked them in the eye & said hi or bye only to get a side eye in response, lol, as if I am beneath them & don't bother. It is very rude at times. They also tend to all huddle at the front desk which leads to my next points. I am seeing more & more people not wiping down their sweaty equipment & a lot of people just leaving their paper towels on the gym floor & it sits there for the entire hour & a half I am there (& I'm sure even longer), & the bathroom counters are always full of water. I have also seen an uptick of people just hanging out on machines to use their phones or socialize & I'm not talking about the break you take between sets, I'm talking not even working out for over 20 minutes & just lounging on the machines. It seems to me if the staff made rounds they could easily curtail this behavior & reinforce all the signage hanging around the gym regarding these issues & asking people to follow these rules. I have found the gym to be cleaner at night & the staff is typically nicer too. They did just hire a new young guy with glasses who was refilling spray bottles but he was hanging out a lot with two older dudes that were working out & he seemed know them well & he also did not utter a word to anyone but them. So it seems his coworkers are leading by example & showing him the way even though he attempts to stay busy. The person that really needs to be commended is the guy with the long curly hair as he is always smiling, friendly & helpful. I just hope they step it up with the staff & get back to how it used to be. I really don't want to have to change gyms, lol.

Such friendly and amazing staff! Been coming here for years, they have been beautifully renovating…read morethe place too.

This place had such high reviews, I was excited to join the gym…read more 1. Front desk: very nice people, professional, easy to talk with and helpful. 2. However, the facility itself was in dire need of renovation. - pool: covered outdoor pool that works as indoor pool during colder months, but the condensation is much, you can't see anything. (See pic) - it is like a maze: hard to navigate easily and it reminds you of your public school set up - group classes itself were nice, but the AC AND the fans on the ceiling don't work, so imagine how hot it gets.. like 77 on my group class day. It was so uncomfortable. - if you need tennis or other courts: this is your best bet! They have so many tennis and other sport courts. So choose this location if you like tennis, squash etc. not a good fit for those who just wanna workout in group classes or swim in comfort. $90 a month plus $100 or so for initiation fee. 3. Indoor cafe available 4. Parking is a nightmare. Such a small lot for the number of people it serves. Those who live in McLean should just walk there. Then the walk itself will your workout!

There are so many incredible coaches!!! But the attendees kind of ruin the experience. I don't sign…read moreup for these classes to hear loud chit chatters the entire time :( I wish coaches did a bit more to discourage this, or at least make the music loud enough to drown them out! This is far too expensive of a class to have to deal with this

Falls Church area is revamping. They are adding new places for fitness which I enjoy. Orangetheory…read moreis a great place to try something different in your workout routine. Whether you are a beginner or an athlete. They provide free parking in the garage area next door. They have lockers outside of the studio for your belongings. I guess it depends on your trainer but having a great music selection is what keeps me motivated to keep on working out. Try out the different class with different trainers and you will find out which one is for you. I will definetly come back. They motivate you to work harder and you feel tired but great at the end.

Not so perfect. The trainer didn't listen to me and didn't correct my poor form resulting in 3 days…read moreof pain. I have been working out for 40+ years. I'm fairly petite, 50+ was started on 175# for legs and 75# for arms. I told the trainer that was too heavy for the first time, and that I preferred a lower weight to get the form right, and then I can proceed to a higher weight. He disagreed. I could hardly move the weights and my arms collapsed after 2 of the slow timed reps. I had a lot of pain (not the oh I worked out pain but pulled something pain) in my left knee, right neck, shoulder & arm. I was unable to lift my right arm for 2 days. My neck was messed up because in trying to move the 75# weight, I shrugged my shoulders (a no-no that wasn't corrected by the trainer). Lots of ibuprofen but at least I didn't do any permanent damage. I know my body. I know what works for me. Unless you want be in extreme pain I DO NOT recommend this workout especially for those over 40.

I've been a client of The Perfect Workout for a bit over six months. In that time, I've seen…read moremyself get stronger, my muscle tone has improved, and I've dropped a pants size. My admittedly horrible diet hasn't changed and I haven't dropped (or gained) any weight. The service isn't inexpensive, roughly $400/month. The pricing, at least for me, was inflexible and I would love to hear from anyone who was offered training at a reduced rate. You can get a lower per-workout price by buying a longer term contract. However, the way the compute "Pay in Full" benefits decreases this benefit somewhat. What is variable is the trainer you choose to work with. There are several available and you should try each to see which one is best to motivate you. My recommendation is that even for the reasonably priced trial that you try each trainer to find the one who best resonates with you. Bottom line: I like the convenience and efficiency of a 20-minute, twice weekly workout that provides measurable, if not dramatic, improvements. I would be happier if these benefits were available at a somewhat lower price.

I am a client of Gold's Gym and have been for several decades (my home Gym was Merrifield before it…read moreclosed last year, and Clarendon before that). Since then, I have been working out at the Bailey's Crossroads gym, four or five times a week, and I wanted to put in a few good words for the staff. Just this week, I attended one of Meagan's Silver Sneakers aerobics classes (which I used to take from her at Merifield). Meagan is a NATIONAL TREASURE when it comes to aerobics for seniors, and scores of regulars have migrated over from Merrifield and other parts of the DMV to continue taking her classes. In fact, we had so many people show up that Orlando and Bryce had to bring in extra chairs, and I think we ran out of six and three pound weights. Please consult Orlando for any materials needed for Meagan's classes because the satisfied customer base is definitely already there. Speaking of Orlando I wanted to express what a great job he is doing as GM. I have a birth injury to my left arm/shoulder which limits my mobility and strength significantly. While I was working out, Orlando noticed my disability,and asked me about it. Per his offer, I accepted a free personal training workout from Brett, who came recommended as a trauma recovery expert, and chose to continue having twice weekly workouts/therapy under Brett's supervision. My strength and added mobility is improving. In short, Gold's Gym/Bailey's is a terrific place to work out and I am proud to be a member.

I have been a member of Gold's Gym for over 20 years. We started at the original Bailey's…read moreCrossroads location, then Seven Corners, and then the new Bailey's location. If it was not for the personal trainer my wife uses, there is a strong possibility we would change to another gym. There are a decent number of machines, free weight stations, etc., but since the location opened (I think 2 years now?) I have not seen one new piece of equipment. Suggestions to management appear to go unnoticed. As for the free weights, they are often scattered amongst all of the machines or stations, and no one seems to ever clean them up. As for managers, I have not seen a single one last more than a month. That is if you can even find one. Currently I have been trying to convert my membership to Silver Sneakers. The front desk personnel say I need to speak with a manager. They also say that they have not seen the current manager for days. Maybe that is why there has been no toilet paper in the restrooms, the hand sanitizers by the front doors have been empty, and I can't make the transition. I did go to the main webpage for DC Gold's Gyms to use the Member Services link (as instructed by someone I spoke with and by the AI operator). What I loved was clicking on it and only getting a Cancel Membership screen. Not a great way to keep your members when the services is to ask for them to cancel. In addition, there is no other way to contact the main owners of these metro gyms on the web page. Are they tired of hearing from their members? Again, other than the lack of management, investment in keeping this gym interesting with new or changed equipment, the people that do work here are great, especially folks like Jay at the front desk and John the personal trainer (the best!). Hopefully this will get the attention of the owners.