Prior to coming here, I was an avid user of Orange Theory and Class Pass, so I've experienced group…read morefitness around the DC Metro area. Since joining CrossFit Hyattsville, this has been my exclusive go-to for group fitness for 6 years. There are a number of reasons that I've made it my home base. 1) All of the workouts are accessible regardless of your experience, skill level, and fitness needs. 2) No two classes are ever the same. It's easy to burn out when classes get repetitive. That's never the case here. The variety is engaging but the programming is thoughtful and deliberate so that you are building while body strength and stamina over time. 3) All of the equipment is in tip-top shape and everything is pristine and organized. 4) Safety is a priority. The coaches are enthusiastic and caring, total professionals, and they've got your back when it comes to safety and injury prevention. 5) The community is warm and friendly. Everyone is there to move around, have a good time, and challenge themselves. Everyone celebrates one and another's accomplishments. It's an encouraging atmosphere. 6) Beth, the owner, is incredibly responsive and thoughtful. She is an exemplary fitness professional and business owner. If you are looking for a change in your fitness routine, don't hesitate to check it out. You'll find a class of people of all shapes and sizes ready to welcome you on a rewarding journey.

I'm a former athlete (long time ago) who joined CFH a year ago after enjoying some HIIT workouts…read moreand wanting to try something new. I'm so glad I did! I've found a tremendously well-run, safe, fun, inclusive space to train and grow. The owner is phenomenal at working with her athletes to make sure each is pushing themselves in a safe but challenging way, and routinely suggests modifications to scale up or down workouts unique to the athletes ability (or injury). CFHers are all skill/ability levels and coaches are as excited to work with someone who's never set foot at a gym as someone who's been going to the Open for years. It's a great place! Worth checking out

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.

I love this space. I've finally found a place post-partum that works for me. The energy is amazing,…read morethe instructors are amazing.

the owner and all of the instructors I've had at OpenBarre have all been phenomenal. I find…read moreOpenBarre more affordable than some of the other local fitness classes. this was my first introduction to barre and the varying classes are tons of fun. it definitely helps build strength in different muscle groups. you can take your first class for $5, I would definitely recommend it.

I love this gym. Small but has everything you need! Great atmosphere and it's 24/7 access which is…read moregreat. The room that they host classes in you're free to work out in when no classes are being hosted! It is often times empty so it's nice if you want mirror space and to be away from the other people working out in the main room. Pricing is more than fair and there's always clean bathrooms and fully stocked wipes and cleaning spray to clean your machines. I was going to the Columbia Golds Gym previously until it shut down during COVID and this one while smaller is just as high quality. Bathrooms are always really clean, and the staff is nice. I really love working out here and I highly recommend!

I started my membership here around New Years, prior to the Covid outbreak…read more Today I made my first trip back to the gym since it's reopened and I really couldn't be more disappointed. 1. Machines weren't spaced out at all to a lot for social distancing. 2. An employee checked my temperature at the door and went over the rules with me, but then proceeded to work out himself with no one monitoring the entrance. Nobody was going around cleaning machines -- it was complete honor system. Once the employee finished his work out, he left and nobody was watching the gym at all. 3. They couldn't even be bothered to add more wipe stations so that you don't have to walk half way across the gym to get and throw out a hand wipe. No new wipe stations, no new garbage cans to dispose of them. This encourages you to walk past other gym members. 4. Since nobody was enforcing masks, people regularly had them off. The employee told me you can have it off when lifting or doing cardio, but people were forgetting to put them back on and their cramped layout and lack of wipe stations/disposal bins encouraged people to get close to one another. 5. No signs on the walls about masks, no markers on the floor. 6. While on a cardio machine, I had a guy like 4 feet away from me on an adjacent machine not wearing a mask because he was working out. 7. When I came in, they told me that they purchased hand sanitizer. They pretty much bought 3 big push bottles of hand sanitizer, but they couldn't even be bothered to space them out on opposite sides of the gym. 2 of the 3 were on the counter at the entryway and the other one was by the Cardio equipment -- again ensuring that you have to walk past people to sanitize your hands. The only things that they've done that are positive: They closed the locker rooms with the exception of being able to use the bathrooms and told guests not to use the water fountains. They had the employee check my temperature, but since he was off working out himself it was easy for people to sneak by (also since he left early). I called the mainline from the parking lot and expressed my concerns and the guy on the phone was nice enough and told me that if I didn't feel safe I could suspend my membership for 6 months, which he said that he would do for me. He told me that they were going to get signs and filters etc next week. But, truth be told, that just made me angry because they obviously weren't ready to reopen and did anyway. I can't believe this was the best they could come up with after having 3 months to think about how to safely reopen. I told them that I would monitor their Facebook page and may come back when they've made positive changes, but upon thinking about it more, it really angered me how lightly they are taking customer safety. With about $500 they could have gone from 1 out of 10 in terms of Covid safety to at least a 4-10. It's either laziness, incompetence or apathy. I intend on looking for a new gym this weekend that's taking proper safety measures.

I started working out with these trainers at another gym. They opened their own gym in early 2022…read morein the thick of Covid and I must say, my experience at Next Level has truly been life changing. From the dedicated trainers who WILL PUSH YOU, the camaraderie built with other classmates, the 6 week journeys, yoga classes for journey members and the inclusive environment, you really can't beat it. Coach Tee is a no nonsense but passionate trainer and I wouldn't have it any other way. They even have occasional events where we all went hiking to change it up a bit and happy hours to celebrate our progress. As a black owned, woman owned gym... I couldn't be more proud to call this place home and the members of this gym family. Don't even think twice... just come. You won't regret it.

Next Level Fitness & Health has amazing, energetic and dynamic trainers. They have helped me change…read moremy life. They take a wholistic approach to fitness. I look forward to every workout. I've built strength and endurance, healthy eating for a lifetime, fitness, focus, and physically plus mental balance. My BP has decreased & flexibility increased. I've found my gym home. They have unique journeys for all to experience. The trainers/coaches and staff care about your health. My family keeps complimenting how much younger and physically fit I look since I've joined Next Level Fitness & Health and I'm thankful for finding a gym home that caters to all, no matter the physical limitations--they know how to modify the exercises and bring families together.

Great gym. I go here all of the time for local amateur boxing shows. The staff is nice. They offer…read moremany different amenities from a boxing perspective. There is ample parking.

Great boxing gym, lots of space, plenty of equipment and the coaches are knowledgeable and helpful.read more

Powerhouse is a fantastic, no frills, lifters and bodybuilders gym. Every time I'm in the area…read morevisiting I get a pass to powerhouse. Their pricing is a great deal if you're looking for a short term membership or if you're lucky enough to call this place your home gym it is also excellent monthly. This place has done a major equipment overhaul - all the cardio machines are nice and new, weights are plentiful, and good lord there are so many toys to play with. Tons of traditional weights (up to 200lb dbs!!), machines, and iso-lateral plate loaded hammer strength cages. You name it, they probably have it. If you're looking for a sports fitness club this isn't the place. If you're looking for an iron paradise, you just found heaven.

Awesome Gym!!!! I was on a trip for the weekend and had the opportunity to stop in. Plenty of…read moreparking outside JIM is very well-maintained and super clean. There is a plethora of all sorts of old school and new school machines and a ton of weights for every single level and experience. The pass was only $15 and well worth it.

The Eppley pool and gym are world class facilities. The pool is just fantastic, with a warmer,…read moreshallower 25m section (my fav) and a cooler, deeper 50m section for real swimmers and diving. The water is the cleanest and nicest I've ever had in a pool - they use a moss system as part of the filtration and to my feel there are fewer chemicals and a much nicer water feel. Except for my pet peeves - expensive parking, the fairly frequent closings for meets, and the very annoying "oops sorry the natatorium is closed today because a few people called out" it would be 5++++ stars. The combination of these really stinks - pay $6.75 for parking only to find the pool is closed. The gym is amazing with dozens of complete weight setups of all types, I can't really imagine a better equipped gym. Basketball, badminton, and lots of other things go on there that I don't know about. I mostly do strength-training and then laps in the pool. The locker rooms are excellent - clean and well equipped. It's a very good deal as an alum

Just as a background my girlfriend is taking 2 online classes over the summer. She was so excited…read moreto go to the gym, however unbeknownst to her, she is required to take an in person class just to get in for free! This is so weird and such a bad policy. I hope you guys reconsider to give online students access to the facilities. You guys are preventing students from getting the exercise they need. :(