This F45 gym is my second home…read more Started a 7-day trial for $7 in Sep 2022 and been committed ever since. I love it here. Pros +multiple weekday class options - 3 in the AM, 1 at noon, and 1-2 in the evening +friendly and encouraging trainers (I'm most consistent in Verena's classes, and love her) +clean bathrooms +excellent sanitation practices of wiping down exercise equipment after each class +trainers try to partner you up with someone at a similar fitness level +upbeat playlists (soca, hip hop, r&b, top hits) +challenges & spirit days w/ prizes to encourage teamwork +bring in a DJ for special holidays +group photo, congrats, and signing of gold/silver dumbbell, when you reach milestone classes of 100, 250, etc. Cons -no mirror -no trainer led post-workout stretches -rarely ask about injuries & show modifications

When I first moved to Silver Spring I knew I needed a bootcamp HIIT style workout where I could go…read moreand leave all my moving stress at the door. I started at F45 on a trial to make sure it was the right fit and within a week I knew it was the place for me. Not only is the entire staff fully dedicated to making sure the experience is incredible, all of the equipment is new and well maintained. There hasn't been a workout I regret going to. And the people who go there are all really nice. It's where I got referrals for a salon, restaurants, etc. I'm so glad I found them and on top of all that, I can see my results! My body has definitely changed since being committed to F45. I worked out before moving here it was more of a smaller chain gym and although it felt good to be active there's levels to this! And I know F45 is what's gotten me to this next level in fitness journey.

I had such a great experience at this studio. This was my 2nd class with Sofia. Her Pilates class…read moreis amazing. I highly recommend her as an instructor. She's so positive and her playlist is on point to keep you motivated. The studio is clean and provides towels and lockers for use. There is plenty of parking behind the studio.

Offers exercise classes, but no equipment for someone just interested in working out on their ownread more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but after everything that happened, I feel it's important to share…read moremy experience so others can make an informed decision before joining. I joined this gym because it was convenient and close to home. At $41.40 per month, I expected a clean, safe, and professionally run facility. Unfortunately, I left extremely disappointed. My experience started on the wrong foot. When I signed up, I was charged about $180, which I was told included my first month's membership, application fees, a personal training session, and a meal plan. While I received gym access, I never received the training session, or meal plan I paid for. The facility itself is outdated, poorly maintained, and extremely cramped. There is only one cable machine, located in the middle of the gym, which constantly creates congestion. Several machines had torn seats repaired with duct tape, and broken equipment was often left sitting on the floor instead of being repaired or removed. I also regularly saw broken dumbbells left on the floor. Downstairs, the squat rack sits extremely close to the bench press and has no safety spotter arms. The assisted pull up and dip machine was also broken, with the assistance platform sitting on the floor instead of functioning. The atmosphere also became uncomfortable over time. Although the staff initially promoted a family oriented environment, I often felt watched rather than welcomed. Staff frequently swept or cleaned directly around me while I was working out, and whenever I needed assistance, I felt dismissed rather than helped. The music was consistently far too loud, and the locker rooms often had no paper towels. The incident that ended my membership was the most disappointing part of my experience. I brought a friend as my guest and paid for his guest pass. Before we even started working out, I was repeatedly asked whether I was personally training him. I explained multiple times that I was not a personal trainer and that we were simply friends working out together. During our workout, we were sharing the gym's only cable machine and taking turns between sets. While I waited for my turn, I gave my friend a few pointers on his form, something many workout partners naturally do. The manager later claimed I was personally training him because I wasn't actively lifting at that moment. From my perspective, that made no sense because we were simply alternating sets on the only cable machine available. Despite repeatedly explaining this, our workout was cut short after about 20 minutes, and we were asked to leave. Unfortunately, the problems continued afterward. The incident occurred on June 10, and I never returned after that day. I was not refunded for the remainder of that month's membership or for the guest pass, even though our session had been cut short. Then, despite the manager telling me my membership would be canceled, I was charged for another month. When I returned to resolve the issue, the manager was unavailable, and the front desk could not assist me or provide me with a way to contact him. Overall, I paid for services I never received, dealt with outdated and poorly maintained equipment, broken dumbbells and broken equipment left on the floor, an overcrowded layout, disappointing customer service, and unresolved billing issues. I genuinely wanted to like this gym because of its location, but my experience was consistently disappointing from beginning to end. Everyone's experience may be different, but based on mine, I cannot recommend this gym. For the price they charge, I expected professionalism, proper maintenance, good communication, and fair treatment. Unfortunately, that was not my experience.

So shortly after I wrote this, I did get a refund. I don't think they notice this for you, but it…read morejust happened to happen around the same time. I wish there was better customer service overall.

My wife and I have going to NuNeHe for over two years and we love it. The trainers are awesome and…read morethey really cater to your individual needs. I have seen clients there ranging in age from 20-ish to 80-ish and starting from different "base" fitness levels, and the fact they they all keep coming back says a lot. (My personal fitness level has increased dramatically since we started going to NuNeHe). The training style is "functional" - lots of kettle bells, bands, TRX, and two cable stations, and no "machines" save for a couple of treadmills. The prices are very reasonable and there are pretty good discounts for couples, small groups etc. Finally, it's just a great atmosphere, much more relaxing than going to a large gym. I obviously can't say enough good things....

Gerald and his team set THE standard when it comes to personal fitness. I've worked with several…read moreother gyms and trainers and none come close to these experts. They are the consummate professionals who exude knowledge, friendliness, kindness and honesty. They LISTEN and actively adapt the training to your needs while making sure you sweat and work your body out fully. I came in with a host of previous injuries that lead to imbalances. Gerald and Zach promptly identified my weaknesses and the areas to which they needed to concentrate in order to help me get to where I need to be: fitter, healthier, thinner and less prone to injury from my multitude of physical activities (i..e hiking, running, etc). It's not just about working you out, it's about making you better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Training with Taye Jones has been exceptional and fun, smartly tailored to my tennis fitness needs…read more He brings a lightness, camaraderie, and a sense of community that are hallmarks of Foundation. And his training noticeably works -- I'm lighter on my feet and generally more able to cover the court with energy and a better ability to avoid injury. Please consider Taye or Foundation to stay active and healthy.

I recently joined as a gift to myself to get stronger and healthier. I can't believe in a few…read moreshort weeks how the work is already paying off. I plan to continue for several months. The discipline of having a personal training schedule, and, a personal trainer waiting for you, is a great motivator!! The professionalism and knowledge of the staff is impressive. They are on your team! I highly recommend for anyone interested in either getting "back on track" like me, or taking their health and fitness to the next level.

TLDR: If you are searching for a non-judgemental gym to help to discover your strength and learn…read moreabout your body, I encourage you to try CenterPointe. **If you don't like gyms or hate working out -- this post is for you.** When I first reached out to Amy, I was a lovely woman in her mid 30's who hated working out. I just never did it. I hated sweating, I felt out of place and insecure at the gym. I never learned how to find a sport or exercise I enjoyed and so I just never did it. I had just accepted that I was not an "exercise" person. I don't remember the catalyst for reaching out to Amy at CenterPointe three years ago -- I think I had gained some weight and figured I would try moving my body. I started with some one-on-one sessions and eventually added some of the easier classes that CenterPointe offers. From the very beginning, Amy MET ME WHERE I WAS. She is warm and funny and caring. She taught me about MY body. About how my muscles work and how doing different stretches, lifts, exercises are supposed to feel in my body. She taught me where my hamstrings are. She taught me where the line of "too much" really is and how to listen to my body. The list goes on. And not-so-slowly over time, I got stronger. I LEARNED TO DEADLIFT. The lovely woman who *hated* exercise was DEADLIFTING, like what! I experimented and found the exercises I really enjoyed (dare I say LOVE) and that made my body feel better. I also refused to ever do a burpee and Amy never made me. In the past three years, I have taken breaks from working out and have also returned, and each time, Amy meets me where I am. My perspective about my body, my strength, and my power has all shifted over the past three years because of Amy and CenterPointe. If you are searching for a non-judgemental gym to help to discover your strength and learn about your body, I encourage you to try CenterPointe.

CenterPointe Raise the Bar classes were one of the best parts of my summer internship in DC. Amy,…read moreChris, Jeanie, and Andrew are wonderful coaches. They and my RtB classmates were super welcoming, supportive, and encouraging. Programming-wise, RtB is similar to CrossFit. Every workout starts with a warm-up that is related to the day's main workout. The main workout is usually a compound lift plus conditioning/accessory work, intense conditioning work, or some kind of running/sprinting. The coaches make sure to work with your level--what they ask you to do is adjusted for whether you have been doing heavy back squats for years or can't squat to parallel, whether you can do five unassisted pull-ups in a row or are working up to assisted pull-ups through inverted rows. They also happily work around whatever injury you may have, coming up with alternative exercises that avoid stressing the injury. And they keep track of your progressions on various exercises and recommend how much weight to lift/how deep to move, so you don't have to guess what you should be doing. They can do this because class sizes are capped at around 8 people. It's as much attention as you might want from a one-on-one personal trainer, but much, much more affordable if you work out frequently. In the three months that I had the pleasure of attending RtB, I did an unassisted pull-up for the first time in my life and vastly improved my form for both Olympic lifts (with which I had little prior experience) and powerlifting lifts (with which I had years of prior experience). I was having trouble progressing beyond intermediate strength standards because my form was off, and RtB has so noticeably improved my form that I look forward to seeing what I can do in the upcoming year. Whether you have little experience with exercise and don't know where to start, or have been exercising for a while but are feeling stuck, CenterPointe RtB has the individualized, attentive coaching and focus on form that you need!

Great local gym with awesome staff. Smaller than lifetime or wash sports club etc, but has…read moreeverything i need and they even offer classes

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.