The F45 staff are KILLING IT at this gym. They are all so kind and motivating. Best workout I've…read morehad in my life. I'll be going here for as long as I live in the area. Y'all rock!

I really like the F45 workouts!…read more I did the two week free package and went 4x -- twice for the Saturday Hollywood workout as well as "Bears [Cardio]" and "Panthers [Resistance]". The best way I could come up to describe the workouts is "organized chaos". You get assigned a number station and follow some tvs for the moves, the time, and if you stay in that station or move to the next. It seems like there isn't enough room or where do you go next -- but somehow it always works! The instructors are fun, high-energy, and give great guidance and motivation. The workouts are different each time and burn a crap-ton of calories. My only complaint was that class doesn't always start on time. This was only an issue for the classes I took that weren't the first of the morning or evening. Perhaps this has been resolved but I recall being fairly surprised that we started 15-20 min after the scheduled start time. In any case, even though my free trial period is over, this one fitness spot I would pay to return to.

Cut Seven is definitely one of my go-to workouts (Arlington location). I'm a person who likes to…read morebe pushed to their limits (which is why I do classes as opposed to solo workouts) and Cut always does that. There is street parking next to the studio and usually pretty readily available. The workouts are always varied/creative and the facility is nice. It's a mainly partner based workout, circuit style with lots of different and fun formatting. The coaches are knowledgeable, motivating, and fun (shoutout to my faves Alex, Bri, and Clarence!). Highly recommend Cut if you're looking for a circuit style workout!

I had a time scheduled and they didn't have anyone there, like the building was closed. What's the…read morepoint of scheduling a time if you're not going to staff properly?

I'm reviewing this F45 location not necessarily the entire F45 franchise. You can find a lot of…read morereviews about the program on reddit or various blogs. Thanks to the passport program, I've been able to visit F45s in Baltimore, NYC, Philly, LA, and the two other DC locations (Edgewood and U Street). As a result, I'm confident in saying this F45 is below par. IMO the best DC location is Edgewood, but Edgewood classes tend to book up quickly and the location is not as convenient for me. Pros: -Even though I tend to book last minute (eg within 15 minutes of class starting) I very rarely have trouble getting into a class -Most convenient location to me and decently spacious for something in the city, esp compared to the U Street location -the cancellation policy is more lenient than other f45 studios -I never had any issues pausing my membership Cons: -This gym seems to have a zero-waste set up, you grab a microfiber cloth and there are spray bottles set up across the gym instead of antibacterial wipes. This sounds like a good idea but in practice, the transition times are often barely enough time to get to the next station and maybe 10% of people actually wipe down their station before moving on. -Most expensive fitness studio I've belonged to, it's about $110 every two weeks. -They let people workout barefooted here which is one of the most questionable things I've seen in a fitness class. -Some of the newer trainers here are just not that great? Overall I feel like there's a consistent lack of professionalism that I haven't seen at any other boutique fitness studio much less F45. 1. Some trainers like to hold conversations in a noticeably loud manner (unrelated to instruction) in the middle of the workout or while the lead trainers are talking or instructing (whether they are teaching or attending a class as a student) 2. A lot of the trainers lack spatial awareness, eg walking right in front of you as you're doing a front lunge. 3. Sometimes they'll spend extended amounts of time staring at an iPhone. (More so than any other F45). 4. Something I've also never seen at any other gym, is trainers who literally do an entire work out during class so that they can get a workout in while they're on the clock? (This is distinct from when a trainer works out beside you as a form a motivation.) 5. One particular trainer just seems to lack maturity to be leading a fitness class that costs about $27, those classes feel like what should be a free fitness class you'd expect at a college gym. 6. There's a ton of five stars reviews on here but they sent out an email promising a free treat if you leave them a five star review (which I've seen a lot of Chinese restaurants do that as well so whatever). I'm on the email distro for a few other locations and no other one does this. 7. Lastly, when I quit this gym I left feedback to the likeness of "the trainers here are the least professional of any gym ive ever belonged to" and they never followed up to ask me why I felt that way or how they could improve. Just the worst, the management seems to be especially absent at this gym. I've been to a few better gyms, and while there are sometimes small classes or redundant sets, here are some things that I've noticed great trainers doing: - helping adjust weights in the sled or barbell - tidying weights between sets - offering adjustments to people who are either taking it to easy or struggling with the set - being proactive about explaining the flow of the stations or the structure of the class - helping with the countdown so you know how much time is left, particularly if there are exercises like mountain climbers or push ups where it's hard to check the screen - helping wipe down equipment when it's clear that there is sweat residue - scanning the classroom to check if anyone needs help or is prone to injuring themselves - constantly looking around and being aware of their surroundings, to make sure you are not impeding other peoples' space - offer positive feedback when someone has good form and is putting in the effort

I joined F45 Training about 3 months ago and it was the best decision I've made on my fitness…read morejourney. It's been a struggle trying to keep myself motivated enough to reach my fitness goals and get back into the shape i was in pre-pandemic. The community and family aspect of F45 Training is what motivates me to come back each day, and I'm sure many of the members feel the same way. It's less of a "work out" when you're having fun with friends. The workouts can be tough for those just getting back into the groove of things, but let me assure you that you'll have an entire community cheering you on. The coaches are also extremely helpful and keep you on your feet during the classes. There's a different workout for each day of the week, where classes are 45 minutes long (Saturdays are 1 hour classes). The fitness challenge that the gym hosts is one of the ways that F45 Training keeps members engaged. We all know a friendly competition is a great motivator and everyone wants to win! There's always street parking in the area, but it just depends on when you're attending the classes. The dog park next door certainly makes it a bit tougher to find parking directly in front, but not a problem a block or two away. Highly recommend y'all check out the gym. They have free passes online. I took advantage of the 7-day pass when i was initially checking out F45. Happy to be your gym buddy if that's what it's going to take to get you back in shape. See you there! Note: the entrance to the gym and the gym itself is on L street, next to the dog park. Not sure why it's listed as on K street.

This was my first time at this F45 location, second time attending a Mont Blanc Monday workout…read more However, I really liked this studio much more than the first one I visited. I liked that there was alot of natural light coming in from the window. Upon walking in, I was greeted by the owner Scott who cracked lots of jokes about my 64oz water bottle (it's a huge bottle!) I was acquainted with the studio by Scott and he gave me the run down of membership at the end. Him and the instructor Jay were super great at motivating and modifying workouts and posture throughout the session. There seemed to be a great community here -- everyone was so nice! The place was also really clean and well maintained. Bring your own water bottle 64oz or not -- they have a water station. They also provide microfiber towels and disinfectant spray so you can clean as you go. Additionally parking is free in Alexandria on the weekdays except 4-7pm and F45 has their own dedicated parking space. I was on the fence about F45 but I think after this visit I'm going to join in their 45 day challenge starting 2/5/24! It's a sweaty, fun time here that really makes you feel in shape!

I consistently have an excellent workout here…read more The coaches are all consistently upbeat, nice, and helpful. I like how the coaches make sure form is correct, people push themselves, and workout safely. The workouts are never boring since they are different everyday. The music gets me pumping and the atmosphere is always clean and positive.

The results really do speak for themselves. It's not cheap to have a recurring membership and we…read moreonly did a a weeklong trial (which is very affordable) there before we moved, but the experience we had couldn't have been better. The coaches are so positive and motivating, as well as thorough in their pre workout demonstrations and make those small corrections in our movements that make all the difference in our results and the burnnn! The HIIT circuits are setup so nicely, flowing through about 10 different stations and leaving the whole body worked by the end of the class. These classes are pretty solid for building muscle but you're not going to get huge or insanely strong with this style of workout. This will be more for toning muscle/athletic build as well as gaining functionality and work capacity. It's nice that it's all based on time rather than numbers so everybody can go at their own pace. However, if you really want to push yourself as hard as possible, then I'd say this targets the heart and lungs more than anything, and health is what it's really all about. This is even true in the resistance classes, which you always leave with a serious pump. The weights you're using aren't as heavy as CrossFit which mostly allows for you to push yourself in a safer and higher paced manner and there's more variance in exercises and movements than Orange Theory without the concern of running injuries so while all of the big name HIIT enterprises have some advantages, I believe F45 is the best because it has the most well-rounded diverse stimulus mentally and physically and therefore has the most potentially for truly being "in-shape", healthy, functional, and athletic because you're more motivated to consistently train hard and allowed to do so while staying injury free. If I have to knock it I'd say that some of the exercises are more body building oriented (fly's and curls) than I'd like, but most are also performance based. I will also admit, if this were my only training then I'd definitely like to have heavier weights on resistance days because those end up mostly being muscle endurance for me (which ultimately is more important than raw strength if I'm forced to choose). I'd also appreciate a little more sprinting but I know that greatly increases the injury risk so I understand the omission there. Also if there was more space, I would love to incorporate something more explosive like med ball throws and rope climbs. All in all though, considering the energy in there, the results you'll get from start to finish only sacrificing 45 minutes to make the rest of your day better, and possibly even have another little social outlet, this place is great!

I get it I'm older, but the staff here was dismissive and just plain rude…read more Guess they saved me money by being rude up front before I got into a contract or whatever with them. Disappointing for sure.

I've seen F45 Training all over NoVA but I had no clue what it entailed. I assumed it was a ROTC…read morebootcamp with the red white and blue colors and stayed far away until I saw it was a HIIT class. I've never really thought of myself as a HIIT workout kinda girlie, but since Pentagon City barely has ClassPass locations, I decided to use my trial credits here. Coming here for the first time was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere is extremely welcoming and Victor was able to walk me through the whole studio and the Monday Mont Blanc process being a first time customer. They start with a warm up and every set is 40 seconds on, 20 seconds rest. You go through each of the 9 stations for 2 sets and you repeat the entire circuit twice. The entire time is 45 minutes, and the workouts and timers are always on display on the screen to keep you on track. The music is upbeat, the weights / workouts are intuitive, and modifications are welcome. Additionally, the studio is clean, and there is a shower in the bathroom if you need it. Bring a water bottle and a towel because you will SWEAT! I definitely recommend F45 if you're trying out classpass or as a membership if you're committed to HIIT, resistance, and cardio -- it's a great place to get fit!

Highly recommend this gym. The coaches are amazing and they will help you achieve your fitness…read moregoals. You will not regret joining this gym.

Do you want to get your butt kicked??? Go here!!! By far…read morethe best group workout gym I've been to, It's very hard work which should be what you're looking for haha but also so much fun, it's intense but you get it done quick, the playlist is the best, the coaches are very motivating, it never gets repetitive with the exercises, overall good energy!!! Try them out you will love it!!

The results speak for themselves, but it's so good I still need to tell you about it. It's not…read morecheap and we only did a month there with a Black Friday half-price special before we moved over to Alexandria, but the experience we had couldn't have been better. The coaches are so positive and motivating, as well as thorough in their pre workout demonstrations and make those small corrections in our movements that make all the difference in our results and the burnnn! They coaches have a built a solid community within the gym which can't be understated. The HIIT circuits are setup so nicely, flowing through about 10 different stations and leaving the whole body worked by the end of the class. These classes are pretty solid for building muscle but you're not going to get huge or insanely strong with this style of workout. This will be more for toning muscle/athletic build as well as gaining functionality and work capacity. It's nice that it's all based on time rather than numbers so everybody can go at their own pace. However, if you really want to push yourself as hard as possible, then I'd say this targets the heart and lungs more than anything, and health is what it's really all about. This is even true in the resistance classes, which you always leave with a serious pump. The weights you're using aren't as heavy as CrossFit which mostly allows for you to push yourself in a safer and higher paced manner and there's more variance in exercises and movements than Orange Theory without the concern of running injuries so while all of the big name HIIT enterprises have some advantages, I believe F45 is the best because it has the most well-rounded diverse stimulus mentally and physically and therefore has the most potentially for truly being "in-shape", healthy, functional, and athletic because you're more motivated to consistently train hard and allowed to do so while staying injury free. If I have to knock it I'd say that some of the exercises are more body building oriented (fly's and curls) than I'd like, but most are performance based. I will also admit, if this were my only training then I'd definitely like to have heavier weights on resistance days because those end up mostly being muscle endurance for me (which is more important than raw strength if I'm forced to choose). I'd also appreciate a little more sprinting but I know that greatly increases the injury risk so I understand the omission there. Also if there was more space, I would love to incorporate something more explosive like med ball throws. All in all though, considering the energy in there, the results you'll get from start to finish only sacrificing 45 minutes to make the rest of your day better, this place is great!