I started JB Fitness with a groupon and absolutely fell in love with the classes. The studio is…read moresmall so the class size is not that big so you are able to get a lot of attention. Classes are about 1hr and you are sweating the whole time. Jonese is a great trainer and keeps me motivated the entire time! I highly recommend you come and try out the classes, you will be HOOKED.

Long overdue review, where do I begin?…read more It is very hard finding a personal trainer with their own gym/studio in the upper Marlboro/Clinton/Waldorf area. I found Johnnie Boi Fitness (after the birth of my son and when I was in desperate need of a new community of associates and support). After the website and investigating a la Google, I still needed a push. I begged my husband to gift me my first set of classes. My husband is a negotiating fool. Anyone that can patiently work with him is talented. After his initial call, he called me and said, "I have a feeling you're really going to like this trainer." I do. I love Jonese and the Johnnie Boi Fitness team. What I love most is: 1) Smaller classes that allow for more one-on-one attention. I tend to be disordered and sometimes lacking confidence. I need my trainer to check on me a little. When you're standing behind 25 other people, that can be hard to do. At Johnnie Boi Fitness, it's just the right amount of personalized attention to correct you, push you a little harder and to make sure you're not injuring yourself 2) Guest instructors/class variety - Jonese offers a wide variety of classes. Perfect for someone like me who gets bored eating leftovers. Patrons can try new classes, be it yoga or boxing. These classes can be taught by other fitness experts. This allows you to throw a curve ball in your routine and not hit a plateau. Also, I like a one-stop-shop type of gym without the big Walmart feel---easy to get in, get out, work out and go. Not spend an hour looking for a parking spot, searching inside for the location of your class, and when you get there, everyone is ho hum *yawn*. Ohhh and did I mention that one day, we had hydrolyzed protein shakes made for us post workout. Sooooo good! 3) No worries if you forget something - Just like Hilton, if you forget a toothbrush, the front desk has you covered. Jonese does provide water, towels (very nice ones might I add--and nice hand towels), mats, etc. I try to remember my own supplies, but sometimes, my mind plays tricks on me. Nice to know I won't have to wipe my sweat with my sleeve. 4) Common sense - Jonese has a lot of it. The classes I attend weekly are challenging, but I'm not concerned that I'll have to get knee replacements by age 40. Over the past decade, the number of knee replacements has increased by more than 160%. I'm not concerned that my knees, hips and other joints will require major surgery because Jonese made me do 150 burpees in 10 minutes. 5) Fresh Air - we workout outside too. Nice change of scenario. I'm learning new techniques and workout strategies 6) Cost- Jonese is EXTREMELY reasonable with the cost of her classes for first timers and ongoing patrons. Affordability will never be a concern. In fact, Jonese is very accommodating, humble, friendly, compassionate, intelligent, and professional. 7) The equipment and bathrooms are ALWAYS clean. Lockers are provided to store my purse and other items. 8) The music is respectable- I'm not easily offended and don't care either way, but I love that I can bring my aunts or others to class with me and they won't hear derogatory language. I'm used to working out to Luke "I wanna rock" at home so even if Jonese decided to play a little Future or Tupac, I'm in there. Client for life! I thought I would be intimidated at first and chicken out. Best decision ever was joining Johnnie Boi Fitness! I'm very happy!

Sam is an energetic and smart trainer. Smart meaning that he knows the human anatomy very well…read more From knowing which exercises to work particular muscles to offering alternative movements, are ways that Sam demonstrate his ability to not only provide excellent training services but to make sure that you remain safe. His ability to blend fun with fitness is astounding. He helps unmotivated clients dig deep to meet their fitness goals. I lost over 30 pounds with him as my trainer for two months. I too was unmotivated before Sam. Kudos to his hard work. I seriously recommend that you give it a try.

This week marks my first year of training with A-GAME Strength & Fitness so, I figure it's a good…read moreplace to reflect on my experience. When I started training with Mundah I came in extremely obese. I had no idea what I was about to embark on. During my initial consultation with "Coach Mundah" he stated it was going to be the most difficult thing I will ever do in my life. I didn't comprehend what he meant at the time because in my mind I was only concerned with 'losing weight'. "How will this be the most difficult task in my life?" I thought. Now, 200 training hours later, I realize Mundah was spot on about what he told me. I had tried everything to lose weight before. For years I struggled with my weight going up and down, yo-yo dieting programs, various diet pills, gimmicks, and even other trainers. None of those brought me anywhere close the success or results I gained training with A-GAME Strength & Fitness. Training with A-GAME has made a significant impact on my life. I have learned more about what it takes to live the health and fitness lifestyle than I ever imagined. Never have I been involved with someone as intensely passionate, driven, loving, giving, motivating, or highly-organized, as Mundah. One of the first indicators that I was dealing with an elite professional was when he instructed me to complete a series of prep-work, such as seeing my doctor for a full physical to include a cardiovascular exam, and having my blood drawn for my blood type. This may seem trivial because normally you are supposed to visit your doctor before starting a physical exertion program; but to me this was major, as I was not aware my diet should be based on my blood type. This is just one example of many of how Mundah has enlightened me in my new fitness journey, making this training experience the most rewarding. Training with A-GAME has re-directed my focus towards sacrificing, organizing my life, getting into a routine, changing my mindset, and making healthier choices. My journey is really just beginning and although I have made significant strides with my weight loss goals - 72 lbs. in my first 100 hours [5 months] of training! - I still have well over 100 lbs. to lose. Although this journey has been difficult mentally/emotionally, I don't regret any of it because of the results. I am slowly transforming into a new, healthier, and successful woman. I never realized how essential the mental and spiritual aspect is until now. A concept difficult to comprehend when you are stuck in an "obese mindset", as I have been for decades. Mundah's training philosophy of BEING THE BEST and his coaching approach of developing ('ordinary') people like me into elite individuals is like nothing I've ever experienced, which makes A-GAME stand above the rest. He does not take the "cookie-cutter" approach my previous trainers did. His program is uniquely designed and tailored to his clients according to their fitness levels; down to literally, every second of the workout, which is amazing to me. Mundah Massaquoi is a phenomenal trainer, leader, and friend. I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to train with A-GAME Strength & Fitness and would recommend this program to anyone. The name alone, "A-GAME Strength & Fitness" speaks for itself and is second-to-none in the DMV area. If you want to truly reach your level, hire Mundah now!

Why do people hire experts? They hire experts because they are serious about results. When it comes…read moreto health and wellness, Mundah should be at the top of your list! He is the type of trainer that is personally committed to your success and constructs work outs to fit your body's needs. Mundah and I connected at a time when I was ready to get my health back on track. There is a misconception that people with smaller frames are healthy but I knew that my body wasn't operating at its best. After working with Mundah, I felt physically and mentally healthier. The results are obvious. People always say that words matter and A Game is the perfect way to describe Mundah's work out philosophy... he brings out the best in you!

KFS is by far the best workout I have ever had. I have done boxing circuits, bootcamps, fitness…read moregroups and clubs and none of them give me the total mind and body workout as KFS does. The owners and trainers are take the time to make sure you have the best workout for you. There are no commercial gimmicks, just a great workout. They have events and partnerships with other programs that give you access to whatever you need. I would recommend anyone to go with KFS.

Pat and his team at Kinetic Performance Fitness are fantastic! After my initial assessment, Pat…read moreworked out a revolving program to fit my goals. I choose the semi-private sessions. There are a variety of other members to work out with.; members of all ages and abilities from high school athletes to grown and aging women and men like me who really want to feel better and get stronger. I'm so glad to be working with such a knowledgeable and personable coach. Thanks Kinetic Performance!

Working-out with Gary was great! He was very attentive, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable…read moreworking-out. I'm excited for future sessions.

There is no shortage of CrossFit gyms in NoVA but Sand & Steel Fitness strikes the perfect balance…read moreof exceedingly knowledgeable coaches, thoughtful programming, an enthusiastically welcoming community, and the cleanest gym you'll ever walk into. The exercise equipment and pro shop gear/supplements are all top of the line - you can tell that a lot of time is invested into making sure that S&S is outfitted with the high quality fitness products you need to reach your goals. Group classes are intentionally small so coaches consistently provide the feedback necessary to promote progress and prevent injury. In conjunction with the workouts, Nutrition and Mobility coaching create the perfect antidote for the desk life that plagues many of us in the DMV area. Sand & Steel meets everyone where they are, making it easy to just show up and do the work. Paul and Dawn maintain a strong culture of safety, standards, and support so, no matter what class or session you're in, you will get top tier instruction, modifications, and motivation from day one.

Pros: squeaky clean (even my home gym is not that spotless). The owner, Paul, is super nice,…read morehelpful, and inspiring. The overall atmosphere is not intimidating at all. There are so many activities and things to do besides the actual workout which provides for a strong sense of community. All the above make it a great box, what makes the place exceptional is the fact that they go out of their way to help and support you. Paul worked with me to create the best plan that fits my time, finances, and goals. My coach, Ben, who is super nice and knowledgable, went above and beyond to teach me the right form and technique. When I told him I was little nervous about taking the first class, he offered to workout next to me to make sure I was doing well. That is a level of care you only see in people who are passionate about what they do and take pride in their work. Cons: None. Really, none!

I have been training with Vinny for almost 6 months now. I suffer from EDS and an immune disorder…read morethat effects my joints and means I have extreme hyper mobility. My doctors had recommended strength training to help support my joints and prevent further degradation. Vinny had been great at teaching me correct postures and how to lift safely in the correct range of motion. He is great at balancing my pace with getting strong! In my six months, I have gone from deadlifting just the bar to over 195 lbs. I can feel the difference in my endurance and strength, and I plan to continue getting strong at the Lifter's Guild!

Me and my husband have been going to the Lifters Guild since January 2023. I have had 5 major…read moresurgeries with the last one being open heart surgery. In such a short period of time Vinny has changed my life. I am stronger and moving like I haven't in years. I can not believe the things I am able to accomplish. The privacy of my sessions with Vinny has given me the confidence I could never establish at a regular gym. My husband is having a great time and we are having a great time doing this together.

As someone who dedicates their life to work and exploring new food spots, working out has never…read morebeen my forte. I am a notorious quiter. If I struggle at something athletic, I am usually the first person to determine my time would be better spent completing work tasks not done during the work day. Turning 30, I decided I needed a change and signed up for the Southern Maryland CrossFit "Fall Into Fitness" Special. The "Fall Into Fitness" Special included unlimited classes for six weeks totalling $125.00 per person. My husband agreed to do it with me as support for a new step we both knew was going to be a struggle for me. Walking into Southern Maryland CrossFit, I did not know what to think but I was immediately greeted by Coach Amy who wove humor into her customer service paperwork requirements to help ease the obvious anxiety I was feeling upon walking in. Once you leave the small office, the entire remainder of the space is dedicated to work out space and equipment. Classes are on a rolling basis so when one is ending, the next class is preparing to warm up while other members are on the perimeter doing independent lifting tasks (ie. bench press, squats, overhead press). Warm ups are similar each day allowing for members to have some similarity and focus on the other components of the work out for the day. Each day of the week is different at Southern Maryland CrossFit and each coach works to support every members at their individual level/area of need. As a noob, each coach works with me on my form and help me scale the work out to a reasonable level (even when I am feeling spunky and try to go too heavy too soon). The coaches suggest members use a notebook of some sort to track their individual working weights and PRs; but if maintaining a notebook isn't your style (or you frequently forget where you put things), Southern Maryland CrossFit posts photos of their daily board onto their Facebook page. Overall, Southern Maryland CrossFit is extremely active on their website and social media platforms posting the daily work out, daily work out results, and even weekly messages from the owners! After a few months at Southern Maryland CrossFit, I feel stronger but something more important happened: I started to feel like part of a community. Each member is friendly, social, supportive, and down to help/scale with anyone whether you're new or a seasoned CrossFit participant. Even during the Corona Virus (COVID19) Pandemic, the Southern Maryland CrossFit Coaches and members have online virtual workout plans, virtual workout challenges, video meet ups, and frequent social media engagement. If you're a CrossFit kind of person or even if you're someone like me just looking to make a change to bring some healthy-ish balance to your life, consider Southern Maryland CrossFit. You won't regret it!

This place is a scam. Won't let you even see the gym in person until you sign a contract. Took me…read moreseveral months just to get in the door. The place is not welcoming, the owner doesn't answer questions/phone, the hours are terrible. For me, crossfit gyms are supposed to be community-based. This is far from it. They won't allow for drop ins, supposedly because people are not respectful, but it really to lock you into the contract. On the only class was able to go, they give you all the rules. Drop the bar and that's 8 minutes of burpees for everyone but you. So much for community, pinning people against other. Drive 10 minutes more. Go somewhere else.