"I was hit on constantly, felt self-conscious, regretted every session, and wish my gym had an ATM"…read moresaid No One going to Fitology (although, they do have an ATM). Personal training means getting an honest-to-goodness interpreter of a person's unique fitness goals, limitations, strengths, and capabilities...and endeavors to exceed expectations. Over the last 18 months, Karl has guided me into increased power-to-strength, lots of lost pounds and inches, greater mobility (due to an previous injury) and a sustainable, comprehensive workout, which works on all aspects of my 5 1/2 decade old carcass. Fitology has become a supportive family truly interested in my goals and success. In addition, I can also recommend Olga for massage and trigger point therapy. Although only three sessions deep, I've already experienced increased mobility and pain reduction in targeted areas. It may not be for everyone, but "everyone" is for them. The weekend warrior; the pre-teen working on soccer or boxing skills; the middle age male fighting the bulge; the working mom; the female retiree; whatever you got, you're at home here.

I first want to say that this review does not reflect on the many excellent trainers who rent this…read morespace and are responsive and talented. It only reflects on the owner and manager of this gym and their lack of clear policies and terrible communication. The facility is poorly maintained. A huge hole in the women's bathroom wall has been there for a year. There are no rules about wiping mats or machines after use, and I have repeatedly seen trainers and clients pick up mats they just sweated on and put them back on "the pile." Finally, there are often so many people jammed in that it is an obstacle course of weights, balls, and benches to work around. Second, when I started there using a Groupon, there was no "orientation" or contract discussion. I had to ultimately ask my trainer if I was supposed to be paying him directly or paying the gym. (He suggested I pay him). The engagement was completely unclear and nobody from management EVER spoke to me. In fact, the owner did not address me (not a "hello") in the ~8 months I worked out there. Which brings me to my final issue - there was a big disconnect/miscommunication about "whose client I am" that led to them telling me that my trainer of choice could not train me. Despite the fact that I had no contract with the company, they accused the trainer of trying to poach me from them. Fine. You have unclear policies. But after receiving this news from the owner, I tried to reach him four times via email and text to try to work something out. I never once received a response. So I tried his sidekick - the so-called manager. Same result. No response. As an aside, I do know that the owner is consistently absent and either terribly late or a no-show for his own clients. There is clearly something not right there. Sorry to flame this place, but it really is a mess.

I've trained with personal trainers in LA who charge three times as much and they don't hold a…read morecandle to Saied. He is hands down the best trainer I've worked with. He's extremely attentive and is very good at identifying areas of weakness and adjusting exercises to avoid injury. He also knows how to produce results. Saied is also a great guy and cares about his clients, always bringing positivity and a sense of humor. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to get fit in the gym or study self defense/martial arts

I've been working with Maurice for almost 4 years -- mostly for personal training but also for…read moremassage. He's an amazing personal trainer -- dependable, professional and always on time. I'm SO happy he finally has his own location in Adams Morgan, as well as doing massage at Skin Alchemy (a lovely and convenient spa located in the Capitol Hilton). In my experience, Mo takes his time with each client and has a way of tailoring the workout or massage experience to each person's specific needs. As a woman, I was always afraid of lifting weights. I didn't want to hurt myself or gain weight. Mo taught me how to lift weights in a way that helped me slim down and gain strength at the same time. It's been the MOST effective workout I've ever done. He'll mix weight lifting, plyometrics and boxing all into one workout to make it more fun (and go by way faster if you're impatient around your workouts like me!). For massage, he does deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy. He's worked with famous NFL athletes and the Washington Mystics for pain management and brings that expertise to his everyday clients as well. Can't recommend him enough!

I have used Zach for both in person training and virtual training over the course of 10 years. I…read morecannot recommend him enough, and have referred him to several friends and family of different ages, genders, and experience levels - many have also trained with him as well. Zach is the most knowledgeable trainer you will ever work with. He knows a variety of exercises and techniques to achieve your goals and will work with you to find you the best routine for you. He will bend over backwards to work with your injuries, physical restrictions (working in a gym or at home), dietary and nutrition restrictions, and comfort and experience level. He is a huge advocate for you and will work with you to get over mental and physical hurdles, and will never pretend he knows more about your injury than you or your physical therapist! Zach has helped me go from a Les Mills Body Pump girl to a trained power lifter throwing up plates! During covid, he put together a personalized program at a value to help me continue working out at home. I would definitely recommend Zach as a trainer to anyone.

Training with Taye Jones has been exceptional and fun, smartly tailored to my tennis fitness needs…read more He brings a lightness, camaraderie, and a sense of community that are hallmarks of Foundation. And his training noticeably works -- I'm lighter on my feet and generally more able to cover the court with energy and a better ability to avoid injury. Please consider Taye or Foundation to stay active and healthy.

I recently joined as a gift to myself to get stronger and healthier. I can't believe in a few…read moreshort weeks how the work is already paying off. I plan to continue for several months. The discipline of having a personal training schedule, and, a personal trainer waiting for you, is a great motivator!! The professionalism and knowledge of the staff is impressive. They are on your team! I highly recommend for anyone interested in either getting "back on track" like me, or taking their health and fitness to the next level.

I can't say enough wonderful compliments to Mr. Block and his methods. First of all, I have a gym…read moremembership, a lifetime membership to one of the big national chains. I never go. I also have a state of the art brand new gym in my building. I never go. A modeling opportunity landed in my lap last minute- and my new york pounds needed to be shed sooner than later. I picked up my phone, dialed Mr. Bloch, left my name, and number. He returned my call within 2 hours, and set up an appt for the next day. Mr. Bloch is extremely professional, and listens well to your needs. Our first workout was outside in Bethesda at a park with a jump rope (my nemesis!) a weight, and a bench. difficult. Mr. Bloch was persistent, but not unkind. I can't stand a trainer that yells at you. This was so not the case. Second day workout, met at whole foods, went thoroughly over diet, and then went to my gym where I met again with that evil jump rope who kicks my butt! We focused primarily on my upper body, and I worked harder than I could have imagined. Mr. Bloch was sensitive to my needs considering how sore I was from the work out the day before, and we paid attention to my heart rate (i have an arrhythmia) and he forced me to keep well hydrated. I'm so excited to continue working out with Mr. Bloch, and I think that before this summer is over I will have a ridiculous body that my 19 year old self would be envious of ;) Seriously. This guy rocks.

My wife and I have been going to Andrew for just a few months now and we definitely see results…read more He's a a great trainer who realizes that sometimes there are places you'd rather be but he sticks to it and gets you going. He's adaptable, responds to what you say you want to work on. He's very easy going & flexible in terms of scheduling and very reasonably priced. On top of that, he's a good guy. I'd definitely recommend him.

My apartment hosted a Sushi Rolling class from F3 Wellness Connections- and it was a very…read moreenlightening, fun class. Our instructor was Ployamornrat- and he made the class extremely fun. He explained how to make sushi rice, how to prepare the spicy tuna, and instructed us step by step how to lay the rice out onto the Nori, layer the fish, vegetables, and also how to perfectly cut our sushi! I honestly never would have tried making sushi myself, but after taking this class I was so confident that I ended up purchasing 50 sheets of Nori and a sushi rolling kit for myself!

They've hosted a few events at my condo... first was a sushi making class with Master Made then a…read moreyoga class, and a kettlebell class. So far both events have been excellent with wonderful instructors. All very patient and for beginners to intermediate students.

When LA Fitness in Hyattsville Maryland re-opened, I was pleased to see heavy boxing bags added,…read moreand to my surprise a boxing trainer. Having to regroup my body after 8 months of covid recuperation, I was glad to meet Ace Morrow the trainer. He's not just about boxing. 1.) "Box-N-Burn" is a cardio fitness program he uses to teach "how to" throw accurately varying boxing punches BUT it's actually a cardio workout but not physical boxing; it's "shadow boxing." After a month with him, I was able to appreciate not only the cardio workout (dropped a few pounds) but got a clearer understanding of how punches ought to be executed which drew me into more training. 2.) On my 2nd month with him, I elected to learn basic boxing skills woven in with the cardio workout. It's feather-light boxing where I lightly throw my learned punches into his hand mitts, learn footwork such as pivots, ins and outs stepping, and adds body rolls; great for body mobility. 3.) Additionally from the cardio, he offers a boxing self-defense course that consists of combination punches and blocks; EXTREMELY light sparring giving me a chance to test my learned skills in punching and blocking; it's a confidence builder for sure. 4.) He is currently working out with one young man about to enter into the Junior Olympics. He's not to be missed. Great cardio AND you walk away with some basic punching skills. He is patient and can be humorous so don't let his sculpted body intimidate you. I'm built just like him but presently wearing this skinny body for an under cover assignment LoL He's actually a fun person to be with and learn from.