FOUNDATION FITNESS!!! I LOVE this place. I played sports growing up but was never someone who…read moreworked out on my own. Steven has helped me understand exercise techniques that I never could've figured out by myself. He knows exactly what I need to do to see improvement and isn't afraid to challenge me. All the trainers are awesome. Amber and McKenzie are so knowledgeable and helpful. Even though they aren't my trainers, they're very engaging, fun to be around, supportive, and are a part of my fitness journey. Steven has a great attitude and impeccable customer service. I'm glad I chose Foundation Fitness because I don't think I'd be as committed to working out if I didn't start here. A welcoming, challenging (but not in a scary way), fun, focused, and collaborative environment have been key to my success so far. Whether you're an exercise newbie or serious bodybuilder these capable trainers will help you achieve your goals and set new ones. Bonus: all the clients I've met are really cool too. Lastly, an honorable mention to Angelo (now at a different location): he's a great trainer, kind person, and very knowledgeable. COME TRY FOUNDATION FITNESS!!!

I. LOVE. THIS. GYM. If you're thinking about starting (or re-starting) an exercise program,…read moreFoundation Fitness is *life-changing*. There is a reason why their reviews are extraordinary; no matter where you are in your fitness journey, no gym has more heart or cares more. I've struggled with diet and exercise my whole life; my weight has fluctuated an embarrassing amount. When I first joined, I got winded climbing a flight of stairs. I was so deeply unhappy, and so ashamed of my fitness level that the whole prospect of setting foot in a gym was intimidating. I hated the thought of joining one of those large chain-gyms; I knew I needed more accountability. But Foundation Fitness is a small, community-oriented fitness center with a SPECTACULAR, non-judgmental team that will push and inspire you. Each of their trainers offers their own arena of expertise - Collin is exceptional in mobility and functional fitness, Amber will give you the best HIIT workout of your life, Angelo builds award-winning power-lifters, and Steven is a *phenomenal* weight-lifting/body sculpting coach. Whenever I show up, I feel welcomed, seen, and encouraged. (It's sort of like my inner high school nerd is hanging out with all the jocks, and they're being really nice to me??) The environment is always fun, even during the most grueling workouts. Some days we'll listen to 70s rock music, other times it might be DJ mixes or top hits. I've never met another gym-goer I didn't like; everyone is great. The aspect I love the very most about this gym is that I see clients of every age, body type, race, ethnicity, and ability; Foundation Fitness doesn't just preach community - they live it. Each of the trainers is friendly and fun, but also a consummate professional. The level of engagement and attentiveness I receive during my workouts is unsurpassed by any trainer I've ever had before, and I can see and feel the results. The trainers help build the foundation and give you the tools to continue your fitness outside of the gym. Nutrition coaching is included, as is an app you can link to MyFitnessPal, Apple Watch, Garmin, etc. I'll add that I did some price shopping in the area before I joined Foundation Fitness, and I found their rates to be extremely competitive, if not better than most. In terms of the facility itself, it's small - a couple of treadmills and other cardio machines, four separate rack stations, and all the standard training equipment (free weights, kettlebells, etc.). You're expected to arrive early and do at least 30 minutes of warm-up and stretching before your session. There isn't a locker room here (although there are bathrooms in the building), so this works best if you're able to shower/change at home. Also, the gym is intended for group or one-on-one training sessions; while you can technically show up and do cardio on your own, this isn't like standard gyms where you can just come and do weights whenever. If you're even considering joining a gym or working with a trainer, you won't find a better fit - I promise you. In about 3 months (with some hard work in and outside of the gym), I lost approx. 25 lbs and 10% of my body fat while building muscle. The compliments are nice, having clothes fit *so* much better is great, but nothing beats how I feel - happier, stronger, and hopeful. Joining Foundation First is one of the best things I've ever done for myself - ever.

I signed up for a package deal in late 2015 which had a combination of personal training sessions…read moreand monthly wellness advising sessions. Wellness Advising - 1 STAR - I had multiple changes in wellness advisors, even on a monthly basis (these sessions are only done once a month) due to turnover at the company. There was a gap between wellness advisors without a re-assignment. Furthermore, lack of transition between wellness advisors regarding my past records, discussions, and calendar availability - Measurements not necessarily aligned with my stated fitness goals resulting in poor progress tracking, in addition to lack of consistency in what wellness advisors measure. I do not have a reliable month-to-month comparison of my results. - Very frustrating experience overall. I cancelled my remaining wellness sessions by converting them into personal training sessions Personal Training - 3/4 STAR - The initial workout program I started was not fully aligned with my stated fitness goals during the consultation. For this reason, my results did not meet expectations based on training 2x per week with Bounce Fitness and 1-2x per week on my own. - The program was adjusted when I voiced my concerns with Bary approximately 2-3 months into the program. I started seeing results 1-2 months after the adjustment. - The trainers themselves are great - Colin and Alireza (Ali). They have strong backgrounds and are committed to helping clients reach their fitness goals. Overall, I feel that I wasted the initial 3 months following a program that was not tailored to my stated fitness goals. Most clients have weight loss targets, whereas my goal was to gain lean muscle mass, and my program was not tailored accordingly from the start. I was already in good physical shape such that I did not need a long ramp-up period to learn exercises and increase my stamina. This combined with the ineffectiveness of the wellness sessions leads me to not be a repeat customer after my few remaining sessions are completed. I have discussed all the above with Bounce Fitness and understand that the issues are being addressed. I hope that future customers are able to have a better experience as a result of the changes implemented to the programs.

Bary's Bounce Fitness Team of Jon Cueva as a Personal Trainer and Christina LiMura as a Health…read moreCoach is the best of the best! I have worked with a handful of different trainers over the past year and have found a "keeper" in the Bounce Fitness team. They are knowledgeable, reliable, encouraging, motivating... and so much more! And, you get fantastic and consistent fitness and WEIGHT LOSS results. Jon is not only professional, incredibly knowledgeable (about exercises, movement, anatomy, fitness, etc) but he also has an incredible energy and spirit that could motivate a dog to do a burpee. His workouts are intense and hardcore, yet he recognizes his client's limits and tailors the workout to their needs and capabilities. In addition, his workouts are filled with a variety of exercises to keep you engaged- the session never feels like its "inchworming" by. Christina has transformed healthy eating and drinking into something habitual and doable. She holds your hand through the stress of dieting and makes sure you're on track with regular emails/texts and monitoring your food journal. Her ability to address her client's nutritional needs and recommend healthy recipes is unparalleled. And, her wellness sessions keep you "in-check" and encouraged. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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.

I contacted the studio because I wanted to plan a private yoga party for my birthday. From the very…read morebeginning, the front desk representative was incredibly helpful, providing me with all the information I needed and staying in contact with me throughout the entire planning process. She eventually connected me with the amazing Abigail via email. From the moment Abigail and I began communicating, it felt like I had known her for months. She was warm, pleasant, professional, and extremely helpful every step of the way. Fast forward to today, May 31st -- the day of my private hot yoga birthday party -- I finally had the opportunity to meet Abby in person, and she was just as amazing, caring, and welcoming as she had been over email. I loved how she took the time to learn everyone's first name and greeted each guest personally. She was attentive throughout the session, noticing when some of my guests were getting too hot and thoughtfully adjusting the temperature. She was also very accommodating to two of my guests, which I truly appreciated. What stood out most was how she created a space where we could be ourselves, have fun, bring our energy, and still stay connected to the yoga flow. Every single one of my guests spoke highly of Abby and her exceptional customer service. This experience was everything I hoped for and more. I will definitely be returning soon!

I had a really dope experience here. I didn't know what to expect as hot yoga is so different…read moreeverywhere, but Kimberly's class was dope. She's hyper serious about the PRACTICE of Yoga and cares deeply about proper posture, alignment and keeping it real. I actually felt so motivated and beautifully challenged by her teaching style. I got it in here and I gave myself to the process. The studio is cute and clean. There's space for all of your stuff. I would highly recommend! Thank you, Riding Sol!

I have yet to experience a class I don't love here. Sculpt & Flow here is top-tier. First, I came…read morefor a Sculpt & Flow class with Stephanie and really enjoyed it. I've done similar style classes (Sculpt, sculpt & flow, etc.) at a number of different studios/companies and how Stephanie did it at this location really got me going in the best way! I've since taken class with multiple folks and they've all been great! Rundown: Class format: sculpt & flow Instructors: Stephanie, Meera, Kristen, Abby Rating: 5/5 for all instructors Facility: 4.9/5 - The only thing this location is missing is the very awesome tea bar that's located at the South Alexandria location. They have one here but I like the tea options better at the other. 12 minutes of yoga. 36 of strength training. 12 of yoga cool down? Whew. In a heated room? Incredible. Music has been great across classes. Stephanie was encouraging and her stories made class go faster. I loved how good of a workout this was. Stephanie was a great instructor. Meera might be my faveeeeee. Her playlist was popping, and she was really making the girls work with her workout. The sculpt portion targeted pretty much everything. I'm trying to focus on, so very appreciated. Kristen was also amazing. While hers felt a little more cardio than anything else, I could definitely feel some significant sculpting happening, and she's got great energy. Super encouraging and definitely challenging. Location is clean. They validate parking and everyone was nice. Even though there are no showers, I LOVED that the bathroom has just about everything you need for a quick refresh, including face wash. Looking forward to coming back. Also, out of the three locations I've been to across Alexandria and Arlington, I would say that this one definitely is my favorite.

I absolutely LOVE this studio. The staff is so friendly, and the instructors are great. You are…read moreexpected to bring your own yoga mats, and they also have mats available for rental or purchase. This studio also provides towels (including cold towels) and has a fill bottle station for water. I've only ever taken the yoga sculpt classes at this location, and this is the perfect workout to add to my weekly rotation. The class is also great for beginners; I've always been more of a Pilates girl, but I've found that YogaSix more than suits my needs in terms of strengthening and toning. While the class tends to be mostly attended by women, I've seen plenty of men sign up as well. Classes are almost always full, so early signup and arrival is recommended. I wish that they had showers so that I could do these workouts in the morning before work, but that is more of a personal preference and not a critique of the studio by any means. I cannot recommend this place enough, as it's great for people at any stage in their fitness journey

I have recently started attending classes with Carol to increase my mobility and flexibility. My…read moreexperience has been excellent so far. Carol is very knowledgeable and patient. My flexibility has already improved as we work together and I am excited to go every week and learn as much as I can about movement and listening to my body and myself. I highly recommend Carol to anyone who wants a truly in depth experience to learn from someone with extensive knowledge of yoga, tai chi, and movement in general

I have gone to many different yoga classes and Carol's is the best that I've tried. It helps that…read moreher classes are small (essentially semi-private) so that everyone receives plenty of individualized attention. Her suggestions for stretching out the tight areas in my head/neck area along with posture and breathing techniques have helped me relieve the stress from my daily job. I have been attending her classes for many years now and it has really helped me deal with my back pain and arthritis. The instruction I've received has been really beneficial to me and I highly recommend Carol's class for those seeking a high quality yoga instructor! P.S. She's also has a PHD in Medical Physiology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine!

I've enjoyed classes at Vida Pilates, and I'd highly recommend their program, especially if you're…read morelooking for an equipment Pilates studio. The teachers are great, the location is convenient, and the class prices are competitive. I've dabbled in mat Pilates for a while. I'd heard people rave about the Reformer and Tower, but I was intimidated to try them. Thankfully, my fears melted away when I started at Vida Pilates. I began with the prenatal/postnatal class with Dorothy, which is excellent. She tailors exercises to the students while teaching core fundamentals to maintain strength and good posture during the pregnancy journey. This class kickstarted new routines for me outside the studio, like incorporating more stretching and breathing exercises into my daily life. If you're a new mom or a mom-to-be, give this class a shot! It was also a great way to get familiar with the machines and see how they can take my Pilates practice to the next level. Vida Pilates is located on the basement level of the Ballston Vida gym. It's a short walk from metro, or garage parking is available ($1 for three hours). Group classes are small (1-5 students) and the facility is pretty new and clean. From my research, prices are similar and/or cheaper than other local studios. Vida members get a discount on equipment classes and can take free mat classes (with the same teachers) as part of the group fitness schedule.

My son has been going here for 6 months and he loves it! Master Andy is amazing with the kids!! He…read morereally works with them. The kids pay attention and respect him. He can be fun and also stern which is great! My son is always looking forward to going!!! They offer adult classes and after school programs and the girl that helps with that is really great too! Hope this helps in your search for a great place!