This was my very first bootcamp this past fall which I found through Groupon. I absolutely love…read morethe workouts and the instructors. Working out in the wee hours of the morning are tough, but the trainers make it worth it. They are incredibly friendly and challenge me to do my best, even if I dread those evil planks and pushups. Each workout is different and offered at various locations and times throughout Arlington and McLean. After dealing with a foot injury this past winter/spring, I plan on heading back to Body by Ginny in the fall!

I have been attending this boot camp on and off for around 3 years now. I used to live in Arlington…read moreso the classes were very convenient. There are a large variety of locations and times. Once you pay the monthly fee (which is very affordable!) you can go to any of the classes. My favorite instructor is the owner, Ginny Wright, but all of the instructors are amazing. They push you just the right amount without it being discouraging. After 3 months of consecutively taking this class I had great definition in my arms, legs, and most importantly, abs! Highly recommend. Make sure to bring a mat, hand weights, and water! You'll sweat a lot!

The vibe at F45 Training Columbia Heights is 10/10!!! As someone visiting, Tawasi made me feel…read morewelcome. The community is also super friendly and welcoming. As a long time F45 goer, the workouts and programming have become top notch. Paired with the right coaches and you'll just keep coming back. Tawasi is one of the more exceptional coaches I've met. He made sure that EVERYONE was attended to. He made his rounds, his energy out of this world and despite his own amazing athleticism, he is super humble. He exudes a natural leadership quality fit for a studio manager! In fact, F45 HQ should have him be one of their star athletes! A complete package.

It was my first time at this location but I felt like part of the Capitol Heights F45 family from…read morethe moment I walked in. The gym is a good size, well set up, and the format does all the thinking for you -- the screens walk you through every movement so you just focus on working hard. The workouts are 45 minutes, which sounds short until you're in the middle of one. Every class is different so it never gets stale. I actually look forward to going, which is not something I ever said about a gym before. I've been to a couple of F45 locations and this one stands out. The cooldown is a little slower and more thorough than other spots I've tried, which I really appreciate -- I'm terrible at stretching on my own. If you're an animal lover, Coach Meghan brings her dog to class. Very friendly, very cute, and apparently also supervising. Now for Coach Meghan -- she's the best. From the start she made sure I felt welcome and comfortable before getting going, and was completely approachable whenever I needed help. Her form corrections and workout adaptations were genuinely useful, not just generic cues. She also slows things down when introducing movements so you actually understand what you're doing before you do it. And fair warning -- she's funny. I'm partly blaming her for how out of breath I was because she kept making me laugh mid-workout. Highly recommend! I would be a regular, but live too far away. Also post workout there are tons of places to eat, grab coffee or grab groceries.

I started at Fit Club a couple weeks ago and so far, I love it…read more The gym is definitely small - with about 5 ellipticals and 5 treadmills but they are the fancy Life Fitness kind where you have your own TV and iPod plug. There's also a few bikes and rowing machines for cardio. The weight area features a good selection of free weights and a good variety of different weight lifting machines. Fit Club provides a chilled towel fridge in each part of their gym which is also a really nice touch. They have classes 2-3 times a day from Zumba, Pilates, Spinning, Boot Camp and others. I've taken the zumba class and it's a lot of fun. The women's locker room has a sauna and steam room, which I haven't tried yet. There's also masseuses and personal trainers available, which I also haven't tried. Staff is all very friendly and helpful. I've been going after work around 6-7:30 and it hasn't been too crowded in the fitness areas with just 2-3 others with me in each area (cardio, weights). Downsides: The locker room is not that big so the locker/changing area tends to get crowded. I have no idea how much the costs are because I get a membership since I work in the offices upstairs in the Washington Center but I'll try to find out for you Yelpers out there. Until then, I give it a 4 to be changed depending on price.

Nice place for a quick workout while out of town. Great squat rack, nice Olympic and ez-bars,…read morebetter plates. Even a cardio room for those cardio queens.

I've been going to 14th St MADabolic for about 6 months now and I feel stronger and more capable…read moreabout my weightlifting than I ever have. I have almost always lifted weights on my own and other than watching some YouTube videos, never really knew if I was moving well. The trainers at MAD are incredibly knowledgeable and are not just cheerleaders but real coaches who know what they're doing. And that's not even the best part. I actively look forward to going to the gym because I've made quite a few friends there. It's a very welcoming and warm community. And because of this, I've started onboarding to be a coach myself and I can vouch for the extensive training and high-bar they set for the coaches. It's a great gym and I highly recommend it.

I've been a member at MAD for 3 months now and cannot recommend their classes enough. This is a…read moreworld class strength training gym with first-rate trainers. As a long-distance runner who just completed and substantially PR'd in my 2nd half marathon, MAD classes have become an integral part of my training cycle. It simply would not have been possible to achieve my race day goals without the help of all the coaches here. The classes themselves are highly challenging and at times fast paced, while also fun and engaging. Each coach brings their own personality and charisma to the workout. Highly recommended for athletes of all abilities, especially runners looking to build long-range durability and strength. Just an all around great investment that your body will thank you for!

This gym is in a great location with waterfront metro a few blocks away. They have a great, warm…read moreindoor pool and lounge chairs with their outdoor pool. They also have two locker rooms near the indoor pool (which is not insulated) and I'm the main gym area. Towel service is included with your membership! I actually like that it is a regular, basic gym and not high tech and fancy. Two minor issues is the showers by the indoor pool take a bit to warm up, if at all...and some do not have shower curtains. The second issue, again with the same locker room is it's hard to find a working one. Initial fee pp is $75 and we got the family membership for $120/month. For the holidays they are offering 50% off your initial fee if you bring in 5 canned items!

I've been a member here for 3 years. This gym is designed for someone who needs a convenient and…read morecost-effective place to work out. Though the equipment is not brand-new (don't expect a personal tv on your treadmill) and the space is limited (only 4 treadmills, 2 ellpiticals, and 2 bikes) Waterside Fitness is a neighborhood gym where the staff will recognize you and you'll get to know others who attend as well. The gym has a few classes including aerobics, yoga, and strength and there's no extra fee to attend if you're a member. All in all, it's just what I need on a daily basis. But if you're looking for a cutting edge place like WSC where there are rows and rows of equipment and a full schedule of back-to-back classes, you'll be disappointed. The membership fees are around $50/month and they'll give you a guest pass for a day to check it out before you join.

We came to Bourne2Fly for CPR classes and Leon did not disappoint. He was flexible in timing and…read moreprovided us with options that worked with our schedule. The price was in-line with other options. Leon was personable, knowledgeable, and helpful. He made sure to provide us with everything that we needed to know and was efficient in providing us with the training needed to get certified in CPR, comfortable using an AED, and helping someone who may be choking. Leon shared knowledge and best practices that he had accumulated over 15 years of experience. His gym and fitness classes also looked legit and there was a community feel to his fitness center that you don't get at many locations.

I really like working out at Bourne2Fly Fitness and would highly recommend checking it out. Leon,…read morethe owner, is great. I have been training with him for about six months now, and in that time I have found him to be a highly energetic and motivational trainer who is very thoughtful about the workouts he puts together. When I first came in for a fitness evaluation, I was pretty nervous because, frankly, I've never been very good at this fitness stuff. Fortunately, Leon was super welcoming and made me feel at ease, even when I had trouble completing my first workout (I barely made it past the warm up, not because it was a crazy workout or anything like that but because my body just wasn't used to much physical exertion). Leon very patiently helped me push through all that. In addition to personal training with Leon, I have also taken a few boxing classes with Coach Herb. Those classes are a lot of fun and I would also recommend them. I should add that Leon is a good guy who lives in the area and is invested in the local community. I live a few blocks away and am very happy to be able to support a local business.

Awesome place to play recreational tennis. Kathleen runs fun clinics that start with skills drills…read moreand end in doubles games several mornings a week, and she groups participants according to ability. They are open to anyone who signs up (contact Kathleen), even if you aren't affiliated with Georgetown U. (I'm not),. and are reasonably priced.

What a large, nice gym. They have everything you could want, but I wish they had more of some…read moreitems. The body bars and the light weights in the back by the indoor track are limited, the lightest body bar is 12 lbs and there are no 3lb weights. I mean what about shoulder weights for girls? I guess Georgetown figures their girls are mentally as well as physically strong. The girls locker rooms are definitely dated with pink and grey (think 60s poodle skirts) and vanity mirrors everywhere. There was only one sink that I could find in the very back of the locker room with only a couple bathroom stalls. I wish there was a sink at the front so I could just run in and wash my hands. That being said they do have automatic hand sanitizers around every corner and cleaning wipes to wipe down all of the equipment. You must purchase the work out classes individually or pay a set amount per number of classes. Currently its $65 for unlimited classes per semester. Look for their sign up table the first week of school to get a discount. The entire gym is underground, above it are the soccer fields. When I first went, I didn't realize that behind the curtains by the cardio machines was the second half of the gym with floor mats, light weights, cycling equipment and an indoor track. No wonder everyone was looking at me funny when I was trying to lift the giant weights by the cardio machines. When you first walk in you are asked to swipe your GO card. Having just paid my fees they had me fill out a pass to speed up my processing and then let me enter the gym. I had questions for the front desk staff concerning class prices and details about some of the classes. I was met with blank stares and finally after my persistence an offer to call their manager. This happened in the evening after the management office had closed. I came back the next day and was directed to this office. The student who helped me there was a bit more helpful, but still had that blank stare expression. I get the impression they don't get many new people asking questions. Yates is located at the back of campus just past the football field in the center of campus. I really like this gym so far and the only reason I'm docking one star is because of the dated appearance inside, some older, limited gym equipment, and front desk staff who have no idea as to the answer to any of my questions.

I first found out about this gym through my cousin, who is friends with the owner, Dave. Dave is…read moresuper friendly and passionate about fitness, so I was immediately interested when he told me all about the gym. I have been going to Saturday morning kettlebell class for months now - Alison the instructor is AWESOME, she is extremely knowledgeable and makes the class fun and different every week. Additionally, the gym is clean and modern. They provide water, wrist bands and anything one would need for a workout. Highly recommend!!

I was looking for a studio that offered TRX classes, and I stumbled upon Physiology Fitness, using…read morethe MindBodyConnect app. What a fantastic addition to the boutique fitness craze in the DC area. The studio is brand new with excellent equipment. Easy to find. My instructor, Sammy, was great --- tough but very knowledgeable on helping me modify different moves to my ability. I was even able to purchase an Arbonne protein smoothie after class, which was perfect after the hard workout. I look forward to coming back and trying a kettle bell class. This place will definitely be one of my go-to studios in DC now.