After a long search I finally found an All Woman's Gym! Absolutely no men around and Absolutely no…read moremean girls! I started in April of 2023 and as of today Jan 19th 2024 I am down 50lbs and have lost 3 dress sizes! The instructors are there because they want to be. They are encouraging, fun, upbeat and have become like family. They push you when you need it and always have an encouraging word when you are struggling to get that last rep in before the buzzer. The other client's are also outstanding and miss you when you are not around. If you are looking for a gym that caters to all ages, sizes and fitness levels then this is the place. Regardless if you are super fit or just getting started you will find that Empower Fitness is your new favorite spot!

So glad I found this gym! I had been going to the drop-in…read moreclasses at Oak Marr Rec Center for about a year (4-5x/week), when my favorite classes started to get so crowded that I had to show up 15-20 minutes early just to get in (and still I'd have to fight for space on the floor) and eventually I pulled something in my back and had to stop exercising for several months. Empower Fitness has everything I wasn't getting at Oak Marr: small, uncrowded classes (that you reserve a spot for); classes on holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day...); workout routines that change regularly and often; and, most importantly, attentive instructors. They teach the proper form for each exercise and keep an eye on you during class, giving suggestions and encouragement. All fitness levels are welcome, and the instructors provide modifications to accommodate ability and injuries. I've been going 12x/month for a year (4-5x/week during the summer) and I am still injury-free and looking forward to every class.

I've been training with Brian (Bowtai Fitness) starting during the pandemic. He's helped me with my…read morespeed, agility, power and endurance when it comes to my fighting. He constantly challenges me with new programs and keeps me working harder every week. He's professional and beyond knowledgeable about everything from physical health, nutrition and recovery. I highly recommend Bowtai Fitness to help you get to where you need to be, whether it's competing in shows or even physical sports. I'm looking forward till I am prepping for a fight and amp up my training with Brian! Please don't kill me!

I've done a lot of research on personal trainers in Northern Virginia and Brian is top notch! I…read morestumbled upon Brian's business (Bowtai Fitness) on Reddit and reached out via email to ask some questions about his process. He got back to me quickly and answered my bajillion questions very thoroughly. He also suggested setting up a time to meet so I could tell him a bit more about my fitness goals and check out the gym. Through our chat, it became clear that Brian takes a scientific approach to PT, is very safety conscious/is a stickler for form, and is very results-oriented. We also clicked on a personal-level, which is always nice to have with a trainer! I've been training with him for a few months and am very happy. I'll go into a bit more detail below. Approach: Brian created a custom program for me based on my fitness goals. It's all tracked and shared with me via Google docs. Every few weeks he switches up the program. I told Brian I also want to train a few days a week at home and he was extremely accommodating. He asked me to take a picture of my gym and equipment and he created workouts that worked for me and my situation. This is above and beyond in my opinion! I also appreciate that he takes a holistic approach by incorporating nutrition into the program. He gives me my macros and updates them every so often depending on my progress.   Facilities: I really like Brian's gym! It's called District Barbell and it's located very close to the Mosaic District. It's very private. Usually there are only a couple of other people in there during my sessions. He has all the equipment I could ever want - and more. It's very clean and parking is easy. Flexibility and Availability: Brian is really flexible. It's truly a personal training program and he is happy to adjust the schedule, training, nutrition, etc. to you and your unique needs. He's also really accessible. He's very open to communicating via text if you have questions about nutrition or training! Obviously things are different now in the times of COVID19. However, Brian's flexibility is even more apparent during these times. He definitely has options to help you on your fitness journey remotely! He offers virtual PT sessions as well as killer group training sessions via Zoom a few times a week. He is also still helping me write custom programs for my home gym and checking in every now and then to see how I'm doing. I highly recommend training with Brian!

Great gym and owner! My fiancé and I are in town visiting his family and we came across Evolution…read moreon Class Pass! It's a great space, had everything you need, and the owner greeted us. Loved their pilates space and their cross training area. I noticed they have a sports massage therapist on site and offer some classes. Really a great spot, highly recommend!

I am so glad I joined Evolution! Everyone is extremely friendly. The facility is clean, well lit…read moreand there is a ton of equipment! There are plenty of showers and towels so I can do that amazing 6:15 spin class and get to work on time! The spin instructor Nancy is also fabulous! I love her class- it is definitely a workout but also a lot of fun!

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.

Tina is the best! She adjusts every workout to my needs (and injuries!), pushes me to go further…read moreand try harder, and I've noticed a difference in my strength and how I look. She knows that I am a runner and designs workouts to improve my running form and complement those workouts. She helps me adjust my form during the workout to make sure it's safe and I'm getting the most of it. She also checks in with me mid-week to see how I'm feeling and see if we need to adjust any of the moves. She brings her own equipment right to my house, so I get the benefit of a variety of equipment and weights without having to purchase it all myself. She comes with years of experience, and I even just love chatting with her during the workout. Highly recommend her!

Tina works twice a week with my daughter. I couldn't hope for a better trainer for her. Tina…read moreprovides a rigorous level of training and strong, supportive mindset that appropriately focus on proper technique and injury prevention. My daughter has achieved significant improvements in her strength and athletic performance and looks forward to every session.

I've been working out with Paulo now for over three months, and am thrilled with the results! I've…read moreseen a noticeable improvement in my muscle tone and strength in a short amount of time. He strikes the perfect balance between being kind and supportive while still holding me accountable to reach my goals. All around, a great guy and an excellent trainer--I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get in shape!

Started personal training sessions for the first time with Paulo and it has been a fantastic…read moreexperience! I was trying to get back into shape after a 5+ year break from working out regularly. Paulo designed workout routines to best meet my needs and to achieve my goals in a realistic timeframe. He is very supportive, friendly, and keeps your workouts fun and challenging!

Mariam is awesome. She designs varied and interesting workouts and after only a few weeks I'm…read morealready feeling a lot stronger. She's very knowledgeable about fitness and diet and she's fun to talk to.

Mariam is a 10/10. I started training with her in March, 2022 and in the last 6 months, she's…read moretransformed my body. I'm the strongest I've ever been in my life (I'm 41), and have muscle definition I've never seen. Aside from the results I've seen, she's just an incredible human. She's a wonderful friend who I look forward to seeing every week, and I ALWAYS feel better after seeing her. If you want to make your life better, train with Mariam.