It is awesome to be able to exercise in a small class format (no more than 10), with other amazing…read moreand strong women, while getting direct trainer support from truly talented trainers. This gym is the best!

If you're looking for an affordable gym with a community-supportive environment and a nonstop fun…read moreatmosphere, this is the gym for you! Whether you're an athlete or a beginner you want to try StarFit. Still not sure? Call and set up an interview where YOU can beck out THEM out; the facility and the trainers. I was so pleased with my interview I called an let a friend who lives nearby know how much I liked my workout and she signed up based on my recommendation. You're welcome!

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.

Been really enjoying this gym so far! It's definitely on the pricier side, but the amount of…read moreequipment, space, amenities, and how clean/well maintained everything is makes it feel worth it. Staff is super friendly, the music is good (not too loud), and the overall atmosphere feels calm. Afternoons get pretty packed, but mornings are much better. Love that they have saunas too. Only downside: no phone number, email being the only contact option is a little annoying. Other than that, great gym overall!

is this a latin nightclub, or. gym? Having variety of music is great, but the front desk is…read moreconstantly blasting (the same) latin music so loud, you can't even hear your own music in your headphones. Some of the front desk staff is also incredibly rude.

I really like the Life Time gym in Arlington. It has tons of equipment, great classes like CTR, and…read moreNisaa at the concierge desk is very sweet and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it!

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.

they got some nice machines and equipment but they've let way too many people get memberships…read morerecently and it's been much more crowded since it witched from 24 hour fitness. also they changed the hours and it's pretty terrible. why on earth can I not work out at 7pm on a Sunday that's kinda ridiculous.

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.

When I moved to Arlington I wanted to scope out all of the gyms in the area, which the city isn't…read moreshort on gyms. I ended up choosing Gold's Gym because of price and the fact it has a sauna. Though it sucks that unlike Planet Fitness, Gold's Gym isn't 24hrs. Which is a shame because this place is almost always crowded unless you go before the crack of dawn, which is what I decided to do. I would go in sooner but they don't open until 5am on the weekdays and I have work at 6:30am. I feel that there's an appetite personally to have this gym open 24hrs personally. I do like that there's free parking and compared to the Gold's Gym in Claredon, this location is leagues better. There is also a sauna which is great and there's 3 main floors that offer different options to do your workout. Towels are available but you need to ask front desk for one which feels like a pain. I feel they could just leave the towels somewhere in the locker room but they don't but that seems like an easy fix especially considering that there's a bin for the dirty towels to go.

There had been serious problems with a/c not working for almost 2 years. It seems to be much better…read morenow. But now for the last 6 months or so I notice dust and dirt on either side of belt of all treadmills as well as in the exercise room. I have mentioned this to the front desk staff as well as their manager and also done a survey. The front desk staff member told me the manager is not replying to her and asked me to contact him directly. The manager responded to my 2nd email when I had asked for his manager's contact and then said he will take care of the issue. But that has not happened. A lady who responded to my negative survey on email said dust and dirt on treadmills will be taken care of. I replied to that email that it has not been. It has been months. It is a health hazard in my opinion when you are using the treadmill and there is dust and dirt (from it not being cleaned on a daily or even a weekly basis) near the belt.

My teenage son has been training at Integrative Performance for almost a year. When he started, he…read morewas reluctant and not very self-motivated. We had tried many fitness programs and all were short lived. Bobby and Ben met him where he was and pushed him beyond his initial comfort zone. He developed grit and resilience. He increased his strength and endurance. But, most of all, he has gained confidence and looks forward to his workouts every week. This place has laid a foundation of fitness that will carry him through life.

My husband and I have been training at Integrative Performance since they opened and couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. We've cut fat, built muscle, and improved body and mind, learning from trainers who are eager to help with questions on mobility, nutrition, therapy, and education. Integrative Performance is more than just a personal training gym. It is a community of supportive trainers and fellow clients and friends. For us, the results at Integrative Performance have been transformative.

I used to work at McLean racquet and health club. It was a good place except for this Somali guy…read morenamed Abdi. Abdi would refuse to watch the pool when I needed a break and then he would lie about not have to do that. I also strongly suspected Abdi was selling drugs out of the back of the club. One time he threatened to fight me and I reported it and various staff members did not believe me or blamed me for it. I tried finding out what happened to Abdi but could not get a straight answer. I saw a lot of people with similar names to him on the Fairfax County Court Website but no idea of the actual guy. Otherwise McLean racquet and health club is okay. Good racquet club and workout rooms. Pool is kind of small.

Ok, let's start with the good. It's not much, but it is something: the primary thing this club has…read moregoing for it is its location. It is very centrally located to McLean. I also found the staff to be perfectly adequate during the months I was a member. Never dealt with any rudeness or unwillingness to help. I have heard in my time there that people have had issue with the owner, but I never interacted with him so I wouldn't know. The issue is really the quality of the facilities. It is a very, very old club and they have not done anything to update it. You'll see in a lot of reviews that people complain its impossible to get a court. I can confirm this. The courts are always full and it is a real pain to get one. I didn't use the pool a ton, but it seemed to not be too crowded. They have kickboards and floaters. But there are always kids in the pool, either taking private lessons or there with their parents learning to swim. If that's not the vibe you want, this isn't the place for you. Personally, I wouldn't' bring my kids here either, because of the locker rooms, but more on that below. On the surface, the restaurant, etc. seem fine. But stick around and you'll start seeing some real problems. The locker rooms are really disgusting. I hate to say it but they are. The shower curtains are moldy, the mats on the floor are stained and moldy, and the water pressure is nonexistent. The towels are, no joke, the size of hand towels and so thin that I wouldn't use them to wipe my floor, let alone give to club members. The soap and shampoo is cheap quality, and the dispensers are moldering and gross. There are hardly any benches to sit on. It is a very cramped and small locker room, with cramped and small showers. There's also the issue that this is a family club, so if you don't want kids gawking at you while you change, it's not the place for you. I have kids of my own, so I get it. But it's pretty uncomfortable to have little kids as old as 10 or 11 in a tiny locker room if you're trying to change into workout clothes. There is a stench in the locker room, too. It really smells like dirty socks. The toilets were always dirty--I don't think they send anyone in to clean them. The issue ends up being that this club isn't cheap. Basic membership is about $200 a month, but with family members and court service, the price climbs quickly. And its absolutely not worth it at that price. Not even close. I'd recommend that they: --Actually stock good towels and toiletries --Create a separate changing section for famlies --Stock towels that don't look like filthy rags --replace their showerheads --replace their shower curtains --replace the floor mats --get a few air purifiers in the locker room to get rid of the stench --create a better system for getting a court --hire some more regular cleaners All in all, this gym is worth maybe $40 a month, tops. Almost $200 is a shameless ripoff. Trust me, whether you need a tennis court, a gym, yoga classes--whatever it might be, this is not the place to get it.

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!

I'm so impressed with the progress that has been made working with Madison at functional fitness…read more The trainers here are incredible human beings and always puts you in an uplifting mood, plus Kayvon's two pups here are always a plus. Previously I was doing workouts on my own and CrossFit, however always ended up being injured. We worked on form, lots of variety in our workouts (eg Indian clubs, kettlebells, etc), and progression. It's never static. Despite not dying/injured after every workout, I've become stronger and more fit in every aspect of my body. PT should push you in just the right way not to overdo it but to condition and strengthen you! I've been doing personal training sessions and it's been a game changer for me. Very affordable. Plus weekends I do a couples workout with my partner as a bonding experience. They offer small classes as well in person and online. Addicted to their Hyrox and kettlebell classes, currently, and breaking through my plateaus! My shoulder pain I've had for 2 years is completely gone. Love it here at FuncFit!! Huge plus is a well stocked snack, fit drinks, and even prepped food by Paula in the fridge AND fully stocked shower.

Experienced, watchful trainers who emphasize correct form, steady but careful improvement, and…read morebalance both strength and flexibility.