I love this location. All the staff is very helpful and kind. The coaches are great. I really love…read moreJon and Angies high energy in classes it's super motivating. Juan has the best playlist as well. Joining has really helped me stay focused on my goals and its just a quick in/out class and I'm done.

I have been going to this location for almost 2 years and I really enjoy the workouts. It's never…read morethe same one! So never boring. Also big shout out to the CP front desk staff and coaches. They put on the effort to get to know you making it also a friendly atmosphere. Plus they keep the gym super clean. Highly recommend making this OTF part of your workout routine!

While this isn't my home studio, I do go here quite a bit. This location is conveniently located…read moreand has pretty good class times. And Orangetheory is by far one of the most fun and effective workouts I've ever done. I've been to a couple of the instructors so far and they are all pretty good but I find Alex to be the most motivating. She plays the best music too! This studio is not quite as big as some of the other locations around here but if I can get on my favorite treadmill then I'm good to go! I can't wait for my next class!

Oh what a workout ! Decided to try OT since the first class is free! I signed up online but I never…read morereceived an email to register for a class so I just called and was able to schedule a noon class for the next day. OT is in a prime location near Chinatown. There was an option to park in the garage - free for 90 mins (not sure if that's a first client deal or what) but the garage was full! I ended up paying for 2 hour street parking. I arrived thirty minutes early like I was instructed and filled out paperwork. They had lockers, two bathrooms, two showers. My friend and I were given towels and water. Lockers were available for free with their own lock also. Laura (I think) was her name - explained mostly everything we needed to know and our instructor Razi added in. As far as the class, you get a heart rate monitor to record your stats which show up on the tv screen in the workout room. It is a combination of interval training on the treadmill, rower, and lifting/ab work which the instructor navigates the class through for 55 minutes. We started on the rowers, then did lifting/abs, and ended with the treadmill! I burned 400 calories!! This class was more than amazing and Razi made us feel comfortable and checked up on us frequently. It was definitely hard and you have to push yourself to finish strong ! I would totally recommend this class and at lest try it for free ! The studio was clean and the workers were very nice!

CYCLED! Capitol Hill is the newest location for CYCLED! Studios (in Silver Spring & Takoma Park)…read more The atmosphere at CYCLED! Is always friendly and welcoming, and is for all levels from brand new riders to professionals. I've been riding at CYCLED! For five years now and all of the great instructors and class options keep me coming back. There are early morning as well as evening times. The instructors are encouraging and helpful and the class sizes are small, a plus in my eyes. You won't be disappointed!

I just took my third class and it was great! Marie is a great instructor! She is really friendly,…read morehas lots of energy and motivates the whole class.

I tried the free class at a few different barre studios around DC and Pure Barre was my favorite,…read moreso much so that I bought a monthly membership on the spot. I was a fitness instructor for many years and I am picky about safety and form. The instructor who taught the intro class, Gabrielle, was excellent at explaining proper form and giving alignment and safety cues. I have since taken classes from several instructors and the quality of the instructors is very good overall. I love how they make hands-on adjustments during class--that is something a lot of instructors/studios seem afraid to do, but it makes a huge difference in helping achieve proper form and alignment to get the most out of the exercise (and do it safely). Some of the other barre classes I took at other studios didn't challenge me, but I have been sore from some of these classes and I definitely feel like it is a great workout. I have to take breaks during the abs a lot which is good, it means I'm being pushed! Shoutout especially to Anna R. and Gabrielle whose classes are super tough and they both give great hands-on adjustments! All of the instructors are very friendly and try to remember your name, which is also very nice! I do wonder about the carpeted floor and how well it can be cleaned--the studio overall is very clean and you have to wear socks for the classes (no bare feet), but I get a little germaphobic thinking about carpet in a fitness studio, especially since they don't use mats for a lot of the stuff on the floor.

What started as a free class ended with a commitment to stay on the journey to wellness…read more I have been attending the pure barre classics sessions for almost two weeks and my instructor, Gabrielle, does a good job at coaching you through the exercises. The staff is friendly, the facility practices cleanliness and I pretty much get into my class and leave to start my work day. I can write a more detailed review after a few weeks as I know most people might want to know if it's worth it-too early to tell. Price: it is a bit costly but I think the decision to choose your health will come with a price worth paying...invest in you! I'll be back with an update!

SoulCycle is one of the cycling studios that I continue to go back to. I first went to SoulCycle…read morewhile living in West Hollywood. I enjoyed the atmosphere and especially the fact that I could do my workout and they offered showers and a locker room. Whenever I went to Las Vegas, I'd also go to the studio right on the strip. I'd joke, I was one of the few insane people waking up to do a spin class while in Vegas. Guess it was true, since that studio closed after just a few years! In DC, I appreciate the studio is here. It's right at 14th and U, which is a convenient location for me. The staff is friendly, and I like the larger locker rooms with showers. Overall, it's a good workout that helps mix up my routine in a convenient location in DC. I miss my West Hollywood studio, but I'm just glad DC continues to have a branch.

Today was my first visit to Soul Cycle. The 14th St location and Ashleigh's class were a great…read moreintro to this business. When I entered the studio, I was greeted immediately and checked in. Since I was a first timer, I got all of the "1st time visitor" things, including a cute welcome on a reserved locker. The studio, including the bathroom, was clean and smelled great without being overpowering. I loved the theme of the class I took and the energy from the Soul Cycle crew and the instructor was lively and welcoming! My shoes, with Delta clips, fit their bikes and the bikes were easy enough to set up. Plus, the crew (and my bike neighbors) provided assistance. During the end of one class and the start of another, the lobby area can get a bit tight with all of the people but it's not a deal-breaker. I will definitely be back soon!!

Such a great experience at DC Row. Their location (Dupont) is clean, welcoming, and inviting. I've…read morebeen looking for a convenient place to workout and it's right near the Dupont Circle metro. They also have a cute ceiling filled with marigolds that make class so fun (which the owner crafted). The first class is also complimentary! This weekend they're having an event for Howard Homecoming and a Halloween event next weekend.

I took a fantastic Scull + Sculpt rowing class here. It's located at the Wharf, which is not too…read morefar of a walk from the L'Enfant Plaza metro station. I was actually greeted by name by the instructor once I walked in because I was only one of two people in the class on a weekend morning. Instead of using lockers, the other person and I put our stuff in the cubbies and the instructor locked the entrance once class started. I was on a crew team for a short time in high school and therefore knew basic rowing form and movement, but definitely appreciated the instructor's tips and instructions. The individualized attention was great, but the room sure did feel kind of empty. We spent a majority of our time on the rowers, but did a few core exercises in the middle. The class no doubt kicked my ass and honestly brought back some rough memories from erg sprints and winter training, but I felt stronger and accomplished after it was over. I really enjoyed the water rower because using it was so much smoother than using a normal rowing machine at the gym.

Good- lovely decor and clean. The steam room is fantastic although I do wish it wasn't so dim in…read morethere because it's hard to find a seat on the bench if the steam turns on when you are walking into the room. Ok: the functional fitness area is a lot smaller than expected. It felt like the emphasis was on group fitness. The recovery options were limited to theraguns, sauna foam rollers when I visited. Disappointing: for the monthly fee, I'd expect a pool. I don't think any of the Equinox locations in the DMV are particularly stellar in comparison to other cities.

This is by far the best gym I've been to!…read more I just joined Equinox April 22, 2024, and I'm absolutely adoring all the amenities here. I've heard the NY ones are even better, so I'm excited to check them out the next time I visit New York! The Wisconsin one is the best one in the DMV area, in my opinion. It is brand new (about 6 months old) and offers free 2 hour validated garage parking. The DMV membership gym gives you access to multiple equinox gym, including the ones I go to: Tyson's corner (free all day parking), Wisconsin Ave (2 hour free parking), and Bethesda (paid parking). Benefits of Wisconsin Ave: - Brand New - Next to Wegmans (can grab a snack) and King Street Oyster (happy hour) - Free 2 hour parking - Large range of classes and timeframes - Great bench spot for people who WFH - Steam Room Downsides: - No pool - More limited personal trainers tiers (they're still hiring) - Only 2 hour parking (about one class + a shower could fit in this timeframe). - Traffic into DC can take awhile Why I decided to join Equinox in general: - Fantastic bathrooms - cleaned 3x/day with Kiehls products (some of the best skincare/hair stuff) - Provides measurements and fat-muscle ratios - Has Eucalyptus infused towels - Luxury aesthetic and feeling - Overall lifestyle Equinox is truly a lifestyle, not just a gym. You're surrounded by likeminded people!

The previous reviewer is right that compared to the WSC (as it was known a couple years ago) near…read morethe Hilton was far bigger and spacious. However I have gotten used to this gym even for its trimmed down size. The aerobics room is always open and usually mornings and early afternoons there is space for a great workout. The crew are super! There are still some downsides however. One thing is do not expect to meet people here. Sure, you are surrounded by people exercising, and downstairs is sort of fun to watch some of the heavy weight workouts. Joining a yoga class can be pretty dicey as hours may vary. My experience is that the gals who join these classes are generally Kohlberg Level conformists. But the Yoga may be also forcing people to a level of exercise they do not understand. As Dr. VA Shiva has described it, Indian Yoga was developed as an apprenticeship teaching, with one move taught till complete mastery was attained. He writes in "Your Body Your System": "The problem is, the American way of yoga and meditation are out of sync with the real meaning of these practices. We're putting the cart before the horse. In traditional times, instruction in yoga and meditation came only after years of service with a guru or teacher. Students had to prove they could work hard, that they could serve, that they were honorable and worthy human beings. Once that long initiation process was complete, they could be taught yoga and meditation in a few hours. It was the end, not the means to an end." So there may supposed to be a lot of focus on values, virtues, spirituality. But this kind of rush to physical perfectionism may nurture a lacuna between what one can authentically control. Then this may eventuate more uptightness or closed circuitry or external locus. But there is plenty of space and time to discover what is right for you here, and lots of equipment to choose from, even if after work the gym hits a rush hour high when almost all the equipment may be occupied.

i have been a member of the WSC/NYSC since 1986 with time off for overseas assignments..I reJoined…read more(the 1835 Connecticut club) in 2016 and stayed with them with the move to the 1221 Conn location. The 1835 location was pleasant enough and for a middle-of the-road gym, quality varied, as apparently does quality depending on various locations, judging by other reviews. But you pretty much got what you paid for at the upper Connecticut site: wide range of equipment, nice natural lighting, solid trainers, towel service, etc. So, I can imagine the positive reviews about other sites, although some reviews of sites are mixed together. The new lower Conn location has been a significant step down and I would not recommend it over similarly priced gyms. Newer, but not necessarily better, equipment, and, imo, arranged poorly. Further, there is less equipment because there's less space and some of my preferred machines didn't make the move. The machines are mostly in the basement with no natural light, so the illumination comes from overwhelming bright ceiling lights (looking up from the bench press is blinding). The reception desk workers are great and are a pleasant respite from an otherwise dreary place. Level of cleanliness varies depending on the day. And the steam room and sauna are painfully cramped. For the real old-timers, the place evokes the feel of an old downtown YMCA. There is little room for improvement because the downsides are built in. One exception perhaps might be placing some chairs in the reception area for those waiting on friends to come out. Or making tidiness/cleanliness less spotty.