This personal training organization really works for me. I have difficulty motivating myself,…read moreknowing what to do, and maintaining the proper form. I didn't want to join yet another gym when my needs are simple. I like the pay-as-you go feature of the service as it motivates me to keep going. I've been going for about five months and can tell a difference in my strength and confidence level in movement. My trainer is Rob Graveline, and he has been terrific. He's very knowledgeable and focused on what I need.

Pretty stoked about this place…read more I've seen a number of gyms and trainers off/on over the years, but this team has it *dialed in*, in all directions. Method Fitness business communication is absolutely professional -- from person-to-person communication, to email, to text alerts/reminders, even being greeted at door, it's all easy, correct, and smooth. My intake interview alone basically "sold" me -- Mateo and talked a lot, I unloaded a ton of stuff about details and goals and issues, and he heard every damn word and absolutely nothing was missed. Zero. He then rolled it into a perfect trainer selection for me. No surprises. I get text reminders about the sessions, and all the staff work together as a team, as a single team, from the moment you walk in the door. The facilities are perfect for meeting fitness goals. It's not a zoo of machines and noise and clutter and random people. There's plenty of space and all the right tools are there. There may be few other people there during my time slot, I feel like my trainer and I 'own' the the whole gym. No waiting for anything. No distractions, no wasted time. Where Method *really* shines is the quality of their programming. I came in with all sorts of history, glitches, ideas, and goals, but they surprised me with more. My beastly and superb trainer, Jack Walter, pays laser attention and is addressing stuff in *hours* that I had not fully seen, and uncovers things I never even noticed! And then he immediately finds a way to address it. The excitement of "actually getting somewhere" is real. These Method guys are *not* picking some rando workout plan out of a hat: it's absolutely tailored. I can't tell you how encouraging this is and how much hope it builds. For older folks, they put a special eye on mobility, injuries, and chronic issues and then target them for fixes. Speaking of workout plan -- I didn't know Method, and they didn't know me, and they had the steady professional foresight to schedule in a few "figure things out" sessions to see where I was, and how I responded to training before -- I repeat, before -- starting a regular routine. This way, they know the regular plan will address my particular needs, and that I'll respond to it successfully. Like I said: Absolutely Professional. Short Story, this is all after just a few weeks. I walked into this place thinking "OK, I'll try a handful of sessions" ....and now? My weights are going up every time. My flexibility and stability are improving. And I feel like I am going to be like the other people we see in the comments who go long and deep with this team. Really hope to see you in the gym! Get in for the free consult! All the best to your success!

Love this facility (clean, bright, modern) and the people who work and workout there!read more

Next week I will have my 200th training session with (James) Eliot Hyche at Onelife Fitness -…read moreCrystal Park, in Arlington, Virginia. The fitness center is in what is rapidly becoming the Amazon.com-friendly hub of high-tech businesses in Crystal City, Virginia (which straddles both Arlington and Alexandria VA). My purpose in working with Eliot was straightforward: I retired after 45 years as a lawyer and judge and needed to gain the resilience needed to meet the travel challenges of my retirement. Eliot has been an amazing trainer. In 30-minute workouts two days a week, Eliot has introduced me to the essential exercises that focus on balance, range of motion, agility, and upper body strength. With the Onelife Fitness Center's platform of equipment and space, I've learned how to work with hex bars, kettlebells, dumbells, barbells, medicine balls, resistance bands, TRX equipment, and free weights safely and effectively. As a new-comer to the fitness experience, I have learned with Eliot's help how to manage my time in the gym to get the most out of a 30-minute workout. Eliot emphasizes how to properly set up for each exercise - to move safely and confidently through a series of different routines that never get old. What's been most impressive is Eliot's range of knowledge about how each exercise set affects the body. His more than nine years of experience has given him useful insight into how each kind of exercise can address goals - like improving balance, strengthening key physical functions, and losing weight while maintaining a balance that takes into account protein intake, calorie monitoring, and life affirmation. This training is goal-oriented. After I retired, I sought out polar expeditions offered by Quark Expeditions, in both Antarctica and in the Artic Ocean. These expeditions come with a level of risk that few voyages pose: each day the itinerary includes boarding a Zodiac - a military-grade 10-person outboard motor-driven rubber pontoon raft that carries us from ship to shore. If a wave breaks wrong (or if Orcas attack) the ten of us who are passengers on the Zodiac will have seconds, not minutes, to try to get back to the Zodiac. This requires balance, resilience, and upper body strength. Over the past three years, Eliot has guided me to where I have the strength, resilience, and upper body strength needed for these expeditions. Among the skills Eliot brings to the table is his engaging outlook: he remembers what we've studied, offers well-informed exercise alternatives when I reach limits due to my age and abilities. He's friendly, supportive, easy to understand, takes excellent notes about the progress I'm making, and is clearly comfortable in the trainer's role. He's also been great at scheduling and re-scheduling and knows the resources of the Crystal Park Onelife Center (including its outstanding salt-water lap pool). Not once has he been late for a scheduled training session; not once has he had to cancel a session. I've had trainers before and was concerned about starting a training program with a trainer at OneLife. They're not inexpensive. I got lucky with Eliot - he's the real deal. Over the course of the last three years, I've gained confidence in working out on my own. I've lost ten percent of my body weight, reduced my blood pressure, seriously improved my LDL cholesterol score, totally removed all (like 100 percent) of plaque in my coronary arteries, and gained a new appreciation for watching my food intake. This year I'm planning my sixth and seventh polar expeditions - after exploring Antarctica for the second time last year I'll be joining a Quark expedition to the Northwest Passage, and then a Quark expedition to the east coast of Greenland later this year. With the improved balance, upper body strength, and resilience that I've gained through this training, I think I'll be ready for the Zodiacs exploring the High Arctic.

I had the opportunity to go to this location a couple of times and thought wow it is a super nice…read moregym. Until I asked my friend how much they charge here and I was shocked. This gym charges way above market rate for a luxury gym. Don't get me wrong - the gym has super nice equipment, great staff, a cold plunge (very small though), and a hot tub. My issue with this location is for the price that you pay, I would expect the following three things: 1. A nice pool - for the price, I would expect at least an indoor lap pool and even an outdoor rooftop pool. For a lifetime that is supposed to be the highest tier, it should have all of the bells and whistles. 2. Less people at the gym: It is crazy how packed this gym gets. I understand that the location is central in Clarendon but you shouldn't have to wait for equipment when you're paying hundreds of dollars a month. 3. Multiple sport courts: For the price you pay, you should be getting full scale courts such as pickleball, basketball, tennis, etc. This gym should be a luxury club with full scale amenities. Keep in mind that this is coming from someone who used to be a Lifetime member, and I have been to 5+ Lifetime locations including ones in the same tier as Clarendon. I remember I paid way less and had the luxury of a pool/never having to wait for equipment.

The only con about this place is the price, which is considerably above market, even for a luxury…read moregym. The mens locker room is large, luxurious, and stocked with essentials like towels, razors, mouthwash, and other toiletries. The cold spa is a little small, with an occupancy of 4, but the hot tub spa can probably fit 5-10 people. The staff are all great and helpful. The gym is cleaned very well and often. In terms of the equipment there is pretty much everything you could want. There is a tank sled, about 12-15 platforms (many are taken for classes however), bumper plates, SSB, trap bar, football bar, an assortment of machines with the main provider technogym. Cardio equipment looks mostly standard to me, treadmills, stair stepper, assault bikes, stationary bikes, ellipticals. In the specialty equipment realm this gym has a belt squat machine, which is definitely cool to see. There are not really any cons to this gym, even the parking really isnt that bad. the garages are typically not even 50% full when ive gone. Clarendon lifetime is a luxury gym that comes at a luxury+ price. i dont think you can join this gym for less than 250/month which is definitely top of market.

Had a great cycling class with Lindsay! It was my first time so I came early and was given a quick…read moretour of the space. Once the room was open I was taken to my bike and someone explained how to adjust it to my height, as well as how to clip in my bike shoes. The class itself was a great balance of speed and climb intervals, and a fun way to move your upper body to the beat as well. Halfway through we did a small arms session with 2 pound weights. Overall I thought it was a well balanced 45 minute class! Our instructor Lindsay talked to us afterwards and introduced herself, which I really appreciated! She explained each instructor teaches their classes differently so you'll never feel that you've take the same class twice. Everyone we interacted with was so friendly and welcoming, and I can't wait to continue coming here!

I had an amazing experience at Hustle! My company offered a discounted class during our Fall…read moreFestival week and I signed up! Hustle is conveniently located underneath Amazons HQ2 building right near Pentagon City Mall. It's an easy walk from the metro as well. Upon arrival, the staff was super friendly and energized. Check in was smooth. They offer lockers for your convenience to store your belongings. They have very clean restrooms as well. The spin room is a large size. There are tons of bikes. They provide you with towels and they sanitize after each class. Our instructor, Lorenzo, was AMAZING! His energy definitely kept me motivated even when I felt like stopping. It was a wonderful 45 min workout. I was drenched in sweat! I enjoy the fact they incorporate weights within the spinning. It was a great overall workout! Bring your water! I'll definitely be back!

Machines broken for weeks. The bicep machine and the leg press. They don't seem to care about…read morefixing them. It's awful.

PF generally is a nice gym. While I wish like others they had free weights and dumbbells at least…read moreup to 100. I go there bc when I travel in the US, PF is like Starbucks they are everywhere, and all have the same basic equipment. I go to various PFs in the area on my way to work or an event where it saves time being close to DC over working out in FXBG and fighting post 7 am traffic. This Arlington PF is a little smaller feeling than the others I've visited (to date 5 in VA and 1in FL) but one of the cleanest I've visited. The locker room is clean to include the shower and the shower head is high to accommodate tall ppl. And the lockers were nice w a good mix of small and long versions. The long ones have enough room to where I could hang my suit inside wo it bending or sticking out abs me having to force the door close. The atmosphere was quiet. Even the music seemed lower than normal but I wear headphones most of the time. The gym goers minded their own biz. Didn't see a lot of talking and socializing like I do in many others. The equipment was clean and the floor was great for dropping dumbbells . You do have to pay for parking. I got there at 7 am and parked across and along the street. $1.80 for an HR and 45 mins wasn't bad. I would go again. (Edited review bc I Found typos)

I was in the area, had my gym bag and decided to check it out for a quick workout. Well organized…read morefitness facility offering ellipticals, stair climbers, treadmills, machine weights, free weights, group-ex studio, and spin studio. I did not notice any out of order signs, that was good. Women's locker room has poor ventilation and smells awfully stuffy. Machine cleaning wipes were available to wipe down equipment before and after use. No towel service. Very basic, no fluff. Decent gym facility.

The gym is always clean when I go, the equipment is varied and well-rounded, and I especially…read moreappreciate the staff--they're all friendly, and the second manager has a real sense of customer service. It's honestly a place where I enjoy working out. I highly recommend it.

Really love the workouts here. The coaches are generally very good and can also give suggestions…read morefor alternative exercises if there is a physical constraint.

I took the tornado Tuesday class. One of the most intense one. 1 hour class. In 20 minutes, I felt…read morepooped. In 30 minutes, I regretted that I had 2 breakfast. In 40 minutes, I felt like puking. I should have removed my fat burn belt. In 50 minutes, I was so happy to see the goal. Thank you for the sweet staff who explained how it goes and the great trainer who leads you. It was AWESOME! Quality: Great! It was really intense. Also super loud music. But it's up to what kind of class. Staff: Everyone was super energetic and sweet. Price: I took a free trial class. So pretty good. Parking lot: Free basement parking. Location: Close to Whole Foods, commonwealth joe coffee roaster, corepower yoga, etc... Oh 2 things to fix. The water cooler filter was red, which means they must change it. A part of ceiling is a little bit broken. Every time I looked up, it bothered me a little bit because it was above me. I'll try the yoga and xxx next time;)

YELP asked me if I had ever tried Vianka's Body. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to do…read moreso. Que Lastima! However, based on her fitness level I can safely assume that Vianka knows her stuff when it comes to health, fitness and nutrition coaching.

Tanishia D Vianka is an excellent trainer. She is very…read moreknowledgeable about fitness. She pushes me to my limits and to give my best in our workout sessions. She not only helps with my workouts, but she provides nutritional advice and information. She encourages and promotes healthy eating. She introduces me to workout techniques which are simple enough that I can do on my own at the gym. I have gotten noticeable results with my body. She is a positive and supportive trainer.

I've seen F45 Training all over NoVA but I had no clue what it entailed. I assumed it was a ROTC…read morebootcamp with the red white and blue colors and stayed far away until I saw it was a HIIT class. I've never really thought of myself as a HIIT workout kinda girlie, but since Pentagon City barely has ClassPass locations, I decided to use my trial credits here. Coming here for the first time was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere is extremely welcoming and Victor was able to walk me through the whole studio and the Monday Mont Blanc process being a first time customer. They start with a warm up and every set is 40 seconds on, 20 seconds rest. You go through each of the 9 stations for 2 sets and you repeat the entire circuit twice. The entire time is 45 minutes, and the workouts and timers are always on display on the screen to keep you on track. The music is upbeat, the weights / workouts are intuitive, and modifications are welcome. Additionally, the studio is clean, and there is a shower in the bathroom if you need it. Bring a water bottle and a towel because you will SWEAT! I definitely recommend F45 if you're trying out classpass or as a membership if you're committed to HIIT, resistance, and cardio -- it's a great place to get fit!

Highly recommend this gym. The coaches are amazing and they will help you achieve your fitness…read moregoals. You will not regret joining this gym.

I had different personal trainers during the years. With Cristina I sow improvements on my body and…read moreenergy in a very short time comparing with others. She is the best I ever had. She is also very kind, hard worker and makes sure you are happy with your results. She is very knowledgeable too and explain every exercise with precision making sure you are doing it right and effectively.

Cristina is an outstanding trainer. I have been training with her for a little over a year, and my…read morefitness level has definitely improved. She keeps the training interesting by switching up the exercises periodically. And even though her primary focus is strength training, she occasionally gives advice on my diet, such as what foods to eat to increase my protein intake. She also pays attention to my form to ensure that I get the most out of each exercise. And additionally, she helps with any injuries that I may have. I would definitely recommend Cristina as a fitness trainer.