I'd bought a personal training package and when I had to leave town they wouldn't refund me. Even…read morethough I'd been paying for sessions for a while, and explained I had to move for my special needs son. $1200 down the drain bc they don't care about their customers. On a side notes Cordell is a great personal trainer. Highly recommend

For a gym charging a premium of $145 a month, my experience was a huge letdown. Day pass is $45…read more Steam room is out of service. I spent about five hours at the Yards location this week to thoroughly evaluate it before committing as I've been getting spammed in the mail, and I'm glad I did. The staff's attitude was consistently condescending, from the Senior Membership Advisor (Saad Siddiqui) upselling me, person trainers roaming around the facility, to the people at front desk. My main issue how the staff addressed my comment about the soft flooring in the free-weight area, which is completely unsuitable for barbell squats. When I brought this up, the staff condescendingly told me to just use the Smith machine or use the Olympic platform, completely dismissing a valid safety concern. There was a Titan Fitness safety squat bar (SSB) that I had no idea how much it weighed. I asked two person trainers (you'll see PT and their clients everywhere in the gym) how much the bar weighed. The PTs said they had no idea and left it at that. The front desk staff was equally apathetic. I've had better customer service at Planet Fitness for a tiny fraction of the cost. This place is motivated about locking you into their membership plan and signing you up to the many classes and services they offer. This place is not it and I highly recommend looking elsewhere in the DC area.

As you may know, there are not a lot of gym choices in SW DC. ROBFA (Regional Office Building…read moreFitness Association) is a gym located in the basement of the GSA building at the corner of 7th & D Streets ... that nobody seems to know about. And unlike many other gyms within government buildings, ROBFA allows government contractors as well as government employees to join. What a concept. Pros: * While the HHS gym, for example, is for HHS government employees only, ROBFA accepts *ANY* government employee or contractor, regardless of agency. You don't have to be GSA. Pretty cool. * Did I mention government contractors could also join? * $30 / month. * Your checking account can be auto-debited (using a voided check). * Small locker rentals are $35 / year, large $70 / year. Those are not misprints ... per year. * Lots of small lockers (maybe a hundred). * Locker room is open whenever the building is open (which might be 24/7, not exactly sure), which works well for bikers or runners who just need a locker and shower facility at any time (I know a couple of people who use ROBFA for exactly this purpose). * Lots of offered classes, like Power Step, Body Sculpt, Zumba, Spin, Abs, Cardio, Yoga, Circuit, Conditioning, etc. * Personal training is available. * MUCH neater than Gold's. Cons: * Only accepts checks or money orders - no credit cards, paypay, nor anything people of the 21st century might use. * Very few large lockers (maybe twenty). * A year long wait list for large lockers. * Lockers are pretty darned old. * No price reduction for auto-debit, or paying 6 or 12 months ahead. * Gym hours are funky, geared for govies - not open Friday afternoons nor weekends. It's a 4 1/2 day of the week gym. For this Gold's might be the better deal. * Not going to lie, not a lot of hot water in the showers. Other: * Day lockers are available for those who don't want to rent a locker, BYOLock. * Neither the locker room nor gym is luxurious, in case you thought it might be for 30 clams a month. * Definitely geared more for morning - and in particular lunch - crowds. All the classes are between 11am and 1pm. Again, govies. * Veeery quiet after 5pm. But still open til 7pm. 4 days a week, at least. * Has the standard array of fitness tools. About 2-4 of any kind of treadmill, recumbent, elliptical, etc. About 20 spin bikes. Weight benches, free weights, weight poles, fitness pads for stretching or yoga, vanity mirrors, those big plastic balls, etc. Your standard gym stuff. * Filled with govies, so if you're self-conscious about your body image, it's fairly un-intimidating. For the record, I've mostly only been there in the late afternoons, so I can't speak to how busy it gets at other times. Visit and see for yourself. ROBFA won't win any awards for flair, avant-garde design, chic motif, nor cutting-edge equipment, but it does have all the basics. It's a gym, not a fitness boutique. And for SW DC ... that's pretty good. NOTE: Yelp seems to have the gym location one block too far north on their map, FYI.

I've been wanting to try Solidcore for a while since we don't have one near me in San Diego, so…read morenaturally I decided to do it while on vacation in DC. What was I thinking? I took a 30-minute class, and let me tell you... it absolutely kicked my butt in the best possible way!! The instructor (Sydney) was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There was only one other person in class, so I got plenty of individual attention and coaching. She definitely made sure I was working hard, and I left feeling like I got an amazing workout in just 30 minutes. Challenging, efficient, and totally worth it. If you've been curious about Solidcore, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. Just be prepared to work!

Extremely disappointed with my experience at Solidcore Navy Yard during the 5/9 1:30 PM class. My…read moreguest and I traveled 40 minutes, used a buddy pass, and selected our spots ahead of time, only for a waitlisted participant who was Savannah's mother to still take a spot while staff knowingly allowed it. We were unable to properly work out, and no effort was made by Savannah to address the situation or even check in with us afterward. The lack of professionalism, accountability, and customer care completely ruined the experience for me. I personally would never recommend booking with Savannah after how poorly this situation was handled. I advise you to stay away from booking her class if you want to enjoy your experience!

This location is sooo RUN Down. Today was the last day to go to this location. For $265 a month -…read moreI expect a good experience. For the past month the ice machine has been broken, over half of the showers in the men's locker room do not Drain (disgusting), many of the locks on the lockers are not functioning. For the past 2 wks the recharge machines for parking have not been functioning. I would not spend time or $$ at this location

This location is in need of renovation. The locker rooms are dated and overdue for an update. While…read morethe facilities themselves are functional and adequately serve their purpose, they fall short given the high monthly cost. Most of the trainers are excellent--Mike and Emma, in particular, stand out as favorites. However, a few staff members can be rude and unaccommodating. The café/restaurant is acceptable but offers only mediocre food. Overall, I continue to go primarily for the convenience, not because it is an exceptional facility.

I attended a really awesome community yoga class here a few months ago. It was a rainy day, but the…read moreclass was exactly what I wanted and needed. At first, I was a little skeptical of the musical choice, but it very much so matched the instructor's vibe and flow. Abigail taught a great class and even offered hands-on assistance which I always appreciate. I look forward to coming back in the future.

I like to try a yoga class in each city I visit and I tried this Core location last weekend. The…read morefront desk area, locker rooms and an especially nice retail section were all pluses. I did the Core power 2 and it was fine; not great, not terrible, and I got my exercise in. The microphone made it hard to understand the teacher's instructions and the room was small enough I wouldn't expect teachers to use them. The best part was being in the studio overlooking the street on a nice day!

I'm a member of OrangeTheory, but stopped into MADabolic H Street to try a workout and loved it. It…read morewon't work to join as the location isn't as convenient as the Capitol Hill OrangeTheory, but here's my experience. 1) Check-In: You need a code to get into the basement, but luckily a member walked in at the same time and let me in. The coach introduced me to the workout and checked in on my throughout the 50 minutes. Many of the members were very friendly, making it a point to say hi and check on me as a first timer. 2) Workout: I know their workouts change, but the one I went to at 4:30pm on a Thursday in May involved five different stations- boxing, weights, jumping, kettle balls, and a shuffle run. You line up behind a color dot based on the size of the weights you want to work with. For this workout, we went around the room six times- two starting with easier weights, two on medium, and two heavy. We spent 40 seconds at each station with 20 seconds to transition. It was a great workout and it kept my heart rate up. 3) Coach: She knew her workout and was super friendly and approachable. 4) Space: There's cubbies to keep your belongings, a drinking fountain, and restrooms. If you're looking for a community-minded gym with great coaches, I recommend MABabolic.

I tried MADabolic for the first time last August with ClassPass. My first class was with Lauren S…read moreand I loved the attention and feedback as a first time visitor. I then joined a few months later with a Black Friday deal as a way to add some variety to my lifting routine. I've done group classes like Elevate and Orange Theory and really prefer the MAD programming. I love that everyone is able to do the same workout but work at their own strength levels. The programming also isn't as intimidating as CrossFit or Olympic lifting. There's also a solid variety of dumbbell and kettlebell work mixed in with a variety of cardio machines to work on endurance. The class is fairly fast paced (in a good way) and before you know it you've completed a total body workout. I generally go in the evenings 2-3 days a week and on the weekend . I've had a chance to take classes with most of the coaches. My favorite coaches (and Carol! ) are the ones who give a gentle reminder of when it's appropriate to go up in weights for the day. I've been going to MAD for a little over six months and I'm happy to bring guests with me anytime I can because I love the workouts and members at H Street. I also love that Carol is so welcoming and takes the time to get to know members. Her attention to new and old members has gone a long way, several friends I've brought with me have commented on how personable she is. If you're looking for a new gym routine (beginner or advanced) I highly recommend giving MADabolic a try. Sign up for the 5 for 5 pass and try different coaches you won't regret it.

I've been following Tina for years! From Renaissance to Vida it was love at first massage…read more I love that I can enjoy the amenities before/after my massage. Since the renovation, they've added a hair salon and the massage rooms are on a different side than what they use to be... I hear other masseuse are good here however here, I've only experienced TINA!!! No one compares to Tina. She is absolutely AMAZING with her hands!! I remember once time she informed me that I had a sprained ankle. Mind you I had went to urgent care a few days before and they couldn't tell me what was wrong with my ankle. Smh... and I never even shared this info with Tina so for her to explain to me how my ankle was inflamed and I should be careful running before I injure it more, I was impressed. She also puts me to sleep with her massages. :::)))) best naps ever! Can't wait to come again!!!! Happy Yelping!

Nice gym - steam, sauna, free weights, machines, classes, pilates, bikes etc. Very clean, good…read moreclasses, great staff, good location etc. lots of equipment, smells good, towels, soap, shampoo, nice lockers and locker room, great views, great lighting etc.

This gym is in a great location with waterfront metro a few blocks away. They have a great, warm…read moreindoor pool and lounge chairs with their outdoor pool. They also have two locker rooms near the indoor pool (which is not insulated) and I'm the main gym area. Towel service is included with your membership! I actually like that it is a regular, basic gym and not high tech and fancy. Two minor issues is the showers by the indoor pool take a bit to warm up, if at all...and some do not have shower curtains. The second issue, again with the same locker room is it's hard to find a working one. Initial fee pp is $75 and we got the family membership for $120/month. For the holidays they are offering 50% off your initial fee if you bring in 5 canned items!

I've been a member here for 3 years. This gym is designed for someone who needs a convenient and…read morecost-effective place to work out. Though the equipment is not brand-new (don't expect a personal tv on your treadmill) and the space is limited (only 4 treadmills, 2 ellpiticals, and 2 bikes) Waterside Fitness is a neighborhood gym where the staff will recognize you and you'll get to know others who attend as well. The gym has a few classes including aerobics, yoga, and strength and there's no extra fee to attend if you're a member. All in all, it's just what I need on a daily basis. But if you're looking for a cutting edge place like WSC where there are rows and rows of equipment and a full schedule of back-to-back classes, you'll be disappointed. The membership fees are around $50/month and they'll give you a guest pass for a day to check it out before you join.

Living in DC leaves a young professional feeling...well, lacking. No matter where you come from or…read morehow bad your kung-fu is, moving here will be a humbling experience. And there's nothing you can do about it. You will soon find yourself surrounded by up-and-coming staffers, interns, and so many college students you can't stand it. 25-year-olds with everything still in the right place and no idea that it won't always stay there... When, you cross into that following decade and those "things" begin to slip, you will find yourself in need of a gym. And a trainer. Don't try to fight it. Get the trainer. Trust me, these people are professionals. Let them do their job. You'll feel better, happier, and more fulfilled when you leave. The Health & Wellness Center at HHS may not be the most well-appointed gym I've ever been to, but it's absolutely my favorite. I train two mornings a week with a trainer and venture there myself the other three. There are essentially four different workout areas - free weights, resistance machines, cardio, and a gym for the classes and basketball/volleyball sessions. The classes they offer range from kickboxing to balltastic to zumba. I haven't taken any of the classes, but I have played volleyball with the trainers and they take no prisoners. Given what I've experienced in both my training sessions and the open gym times, if you're interested in losing/toning/tightening, you won't find a better location with more caring people than at HHS.

Trying out Pilates has been a desire for the better part of a decade, perhaps longer. After looking…read moreup options and asking around (and finding that there wasn't much for Vida Pilates here on Yelp) I decided to give a test run at Vida Pilates. After about 3 weeks with 2 classes a week, I am continuing and all the more excited for each class. DECIDING ON PRIVATE CLASSES / WHY VIDA: Knowing that Pilates is all about specialized movement and that form is important as well as little adjustments and refinements can improve the exercise and impact the results, I wanted to have a private instructor get me off on the right foot before going into group classes (Why be in a larger class and not know if what I'm doing is benefiting me the most -- I want to know that my time and investment is going as far as it can with the capability of my body. Having a dedicated Pilates instructor coach has given me this satisfaction.) I wanted the real deal Pilates before considering a blending of other things (there's documented research on Pilates but not much on the other things. Vida Pilates is Pilates, not "Pilates-inspired"). VIDA PILATES: Vida Pilates had a new client 3 private class special that I initially booked and have since booked a package of private classes. My Pilates instructor is Nina, who is fantastic. Before meeting, she asked me about my injury history and anything that would assist her. I told her about my health and fitness goals. With this she has been tailoring our sessions to meet my needs. Based on my feedback/desire, Nina has provided me with a couple of simple stretches to continue between classes. Since starting the private classes, I tested out the Vida gym with a Pilates mat class (again with Nina) and loved the challenge that provided too. You do not need to join the Vida gym to take the Pilates reformer classes (private or group). The Pilates mat classes are part of the gym membership (and with the day rate, currently $35). Nina also offers the mat classes privately and uses contemporary and classical Pilates in these classes. HOW TO BEGIN AFTER BOOKING: At this time, there is no information on the Vida Pilates or Vida gym websites how to schedule your private sessions, nothing in their FAQs, and no instructions provided after I booked the initial new client package. I called Vida, and they provided me with an email, and it was sorted out easily, but the process could use some improvement. There is a Vida Pilates app and a Vida gym app. I suggest downloading the Pilates app to show your booking at the front desk when you arrive. FUTURE: I can see myself getting into group classes in the future while also continuing with private classes. I enjoy and see the progress being made with Nina. I am excited for this Pilates journey!

From the owner: Strength of body. Peace of mind. Experience what the hype of VIDA Pilates is all about. VIDA at The…read moreYards is located in Washington DC' Capitol Riverfront neighborhood just south of Capitol Hill and east of Nationals Park. Beyond the Studio Luxe amenities, including a full-service locker room, sauna, and steam room. Fuel Bar featuring VIDA Signature Smoothies, assorted beverages, and snacks. Gear Shop featuring licensed VIDA Pilates apparel. Member lounge with comfortable seating and free wifi.