Can't believe it's taken me a year to post this review, especially cause it's Yelp that brought me…read morehere in the first place! Small group weight training is top notch, with tailored workouts for to meet your physical (and arguably mental) health needs. Trainers are unbelievably competent and supportive! I have significant health concerns, and I truly believe that this gym is part of the reason I stay well. Also, they have really cultivated community, so I have become friendly with so many of the people who train alongside with me. This gym is a gift to yourself. I hope you check it out soon!

I've been a member of UA since Feb 2016. At the time, I was on the cusp on turning 50 (OK, so you…read moreall know my age now!) and I knew it was (past) time to get serious about my health/fitness. I had done exercise programs on and off (mostly off) over the years. I knew how important exercise was but I hated it. It was either boring, or it wasn't convenient, or it was hard to stay motivated. Today, I have never felt stronger or more confident. In fact, to my huge surprise, when my job was causing serious stress, all I could think was, "I NEED a workout today." I have never said that in my life! The coaches at UA are top-notch professionals. They take their work seriously, celebrate with you, and are encouraging. I look forward to seeing the coaches -- they are energetic, friendly, supportive, and have taught me a tremendous amount. This contributes greatly to me staying motivated to keep coming back and improving. Getting a new program each month also helps stave off the typical boredom of a "regular" gym. Something else that was unexpected but great nonetheless -- there is a wide variety among UA's members (age, gender, physical shape, natural ability, etc.). I am inspired by and feel comfortable around my fellow UA-ers b/c they each face their own challenges. I highly recommend you give UA a shot. (The also have a location in Sterling, VA.)

The building looks brand new. They have a 50-meter pool. I could not find the 25-yard as a warm-up,…read morebut they talk about it. The building has a good gym where you can work out, and there is a nice spot to sit next to the pool or on the lawn to watch.

This place is horrible. I pay $28,000 in tuition every semester, and you're telling me I can't use…read morethe SINGLE ab machine in the entire gym? Wtf? I walk in and see a huge part of the place "under construction." Keep in mind I have a fractured elbow and other injuries, and the only way for me to train abs right now is with an ab machine which is locked away in a room labeled "under construction." Why can't you just move the only ab machine out of that room and put it in the main area? Is it too heavy? Does it not have wheels? I genuinely don't get it. And every time you walk in, something is always out of service. The Smith machine has been broken since August and it's now the end of the semester. All this money, and the only thing they can do is tell you "you can't do this, you can't do that." At this point I'm seriously considering getting a membership at a private gym. I can't stand this place anymore. If you go to GMU or plan to, seriously consider the fact that the fitness facilities, not just the Aquatic Center, offer horrible service with pointless "safety" rules and regulations that make everyone's life harder. Hope this helps.

So far best gym chain in the DMV right now without having to go to the extreme side of the scale…read moreand pay for what may as well be a private "club". Onelife gyms expanded to purchase a lot of locations of other region gyms and in doing so their styles differ a bit between gym - which may be jarring for some. But you don't have to notice if you get the cheaper membership with fewer gym choices. Classes are good and offer varied options, but you may have to hunt for which gym works for your time schedule as getting to one on time is a chore with our traffic. Including all the basics you may need and more, like child care optional extras for the families that need it. At this pace this is set to be a good gym for you for the next ten years easily.

Apparently men are allowed inside the WOMENS locker room !!!!????? when women are showering and…read morechanging, this is so inappropriate and unacceptable. I was extremely shocked and couldn't believe my eyes when I turned around and saw a man behind me while I was half naked there was no announcement that a man would come in. I went to complain. All I got was we apologize that was the exterminator and that was it....

Great equipment. Excellent staff…read more Only complaint is the hydro beds down from 4 to 1 working.

It's that time of year again when Planet Fitness offers free visits to the gym for kids during…read moresummer break, so they have something to do. That's a nice gesture; however, for free, they get what I pay for. When summer comes around, I get many kids sitting on workout machines, playing on their iPhones. Before the summer free deal starts, I can get in and out in less than 90 minutes. During the summer months, with the kids now in the gym, I will be lucky to get out in under 120 minutes. When the kids are in school, they are under supervision, so they don't goof off. It's great that Planet Fitness opens its doors to the gym, but it should put some supervision in place during those months to monitor phone use while they are using the machines. Obviously, when Planet Fitness originally checked them in (and while they are in the gym), they don't tell the kids to stay off their phones while they are on a machine. I pay to work out; they don't. Is it asking too much of Planet Fitness to set some iPhone usage limits when kids come in for free while on the machine? We year-round people who pay don't come to Planet Fitness for entertainment; we come to work out, not to watch and wait for the kid sitting on the machine playing on their iPhone to move on. LA Fitness is looking better and better.

I am a person that pays a attention to small details because I am also an operations manager…read more LA Fitness took over the Xsport gyms in the Fairfax area and shut down all the pools but our membership cost did not go down at all - NOT ONE PENNY. What the heck is going on?!?! Reopen the dang pools or lower the rates!! I literally joined XSport in 2023 for the pool and then never got to use it because at first it kept needing repairs, then LA Fitness took over and closed it completely. I thought it was just that location (Strawberry Ln.) so I came to this one and it was closed too! So far, the only plus at this location is all the machines are usually in service (unlike strawberry ln, which has now closed completely). There's a 35lb kettlebell with no companion. All weights should have a companion. This is an easy fix that has never been addressed. Unlike Strawberry Ln, only ONE of the front desk staff is friendly and personable. I don't know his name but he's a gentleman with locs, he always greets everyone when they come and go. I've seen 2 trainers greet as well if I wave first. The other front desk staff just sit at the desk on their phone and say Hi - that's about it. Staff overall should be more personable and welcoming. Further, the plumbing is not good. The toilets can't even flush the toilet paper on the first flush. I have to press the button at least 5-7 times. There's almost no pressure. Highly unsanitary. The ladies locker room never smells like it's been tended to no matter what time I've been there. There's no trash but is anything being wiped down? Mopped? disinfected?! It doesn't smell like it. Only person I ever see cleaning around there is the guy who vacuums the floors, because he's often doing it during the evening rush. Operationally, he should probably vacuum before or after that evening rush or someone could trip over the extension cord he uses. He'll vacuum right around your feet while you're mid-movement. He's done it to me several times when I'm at the benches doing a set. It's distracting and dangerous. Because of the Strawberry Ln gym closing, this one is even more crowded. I hope they have plans to expand if they're not going to reopen the pool. Get rid of it and add more machines or something. It's highly unfair for the pool to be advertised and that our membership was partially based on that, for it to not even be available! Lastly, the signs still say Xsport even though it's been LA Fitness for over a year. Update your information!

Was a member of XSport back in 2017 and eventually quit the gym a few years later when better…read moreoptions came around. Decided to try it out now that LA Fitness took over - in hopes that it was cleaned up and a better overall gym. This. Place. Is. Disgusting. I did a free trial and went in the morning. The bathrooms were gross with full sanitary containers in the stalls. Soap was empty in all but one of the dispensers. Someone left food just sitting, opened and spoiling, on the counter. Clearly whoever cleans before they lock up decided to omit the cleaning part. The gym space has so much potential but everything is insanely worn down and DIRTY. I've been to 'run down' gyms and you don't need new, fancy equipment to be clean. Also, the person that closed the night before clearly didn't care to put anything away. Looked like a toddlers play room after a candy induced episode - stuff all over the place. This place needs to shut down, revamp the entire interior, and just start over. I hate that the closest, most convenient gym makes you feel like you need a tetanus shot after a work out.

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

This is a great gym that may seem small and basic but has just about everything you need if you are…read moreprimarily focused on strength training and cardio. The staff and members are extremely nice, friendly, and gracious. I went on weekday mornings and never found it to be crowded. I am a 60 year old woman and felt very comfortable and welcomed. Highly recommend this gym!

My son has been trying to cancel his membership for several weeks. No one responds to emails or…read morephone calls. Don't recommend this place.

Took over from 24 hr fitness. Familiar space and layout. New machines however still a few that…read moreneeds servicing. Gets the job done, trainers available. For a fee for premium members red light available. Mixed crowds.

Just started working out and we decided to go to Onelife after visiting it and using a free day…read morepass! The workers were friendly and I love the variety of equipment. Although it's busy there's usually no to not too long of a wait for machines unless it's treadmills. Treadmills do get filled quickly and people use it for a long time so it might be nice to add a few extra and the abductor machine is popular but there is only one. Other than that it's been a good gym experience and the teachers at some of the classes I've been to have been good as well!