I've tried out a lot of different classes and bootcamps over the last 2 years in DC and this is, by…read morefar, my favorite. Terrence's boxing bootcamp is exactly what I was looking for. It's a high adrenaline workout that varies every time you go, and you feel like you're getting a solid workout in, while still learning a lot about boxing and the right technique. The bootcamp is usually between 45mins-1hour of cardio, some weights, boxing, etc. It's pretty much circuit training and we rotate on 2 minute cycles. We go through them all about 2, sometimes 3, times and have group stuff like abs or burpees at the end, if there is time. I've really enjoyed the one-on-one time we get with Terrence with our gloves on. I've been going for about a month (2-3 times a week) and feel like I've learned a lot so far. You also learn a great deal just from listening at your circuit when he's working with someone else on the gloves. Terrence is great - he remembers everyone and knows the different levels they are at, so he adjusts to their skill level. You definitely sense you are improving from week to week. They are small classes of 3-8 people so there's a nice sense of camaraderie in the small groups. I definitely recommend this to someone who is looking to change up their workout routine with a different style of bootcamp, learn about boxing, and sweat their ass off. It's the first bootcamp I actually look forward to going to each week.

Coach T is the best. I look forward to returning to my fitness best -- after a prolonged absence…read more LOL.

I signed up for the one week trial and had a great time! I was only able to attend four classes,…read morebut enjoyed each one. The instructors were really helpful and gave me some modification options. It would probably help to have some background knowledge of common lifts, but the instructors show the movements and they play on video screens if you need it. Everyone attending was generally in their own zone, so there isn't a lot of chatting because you really focus on getting the exercises done in the set times. I will say that the classes go by super quickly because you're always moving. Cons: The programming is set for the whole month. So each day of the week has its set program and you do that each week for the whole month. For me, this would get old (I really need variety). On the plus side, it does mean you get to see active gains throughout the month. The membership plan is a little pricey. I get why it costs so much, since they do have to cover rent and you only really attend during the class sessions. It isn't a type of gym where you just drop in when you want to use certain equipment. The unlimited monthly membership is $299, but in reality you are getting 30 or 31 classes depending on the month. Since the classes are the same all day, it is unlikely you would do two classes in a day, right? So the pricing is about $10/class if you do the unlimited monthly pass and you go every day. Some of the equipment was pretty smelly. I was at one station that honestly made me gag a little... I think the bench or maybe the dumbells had never been thoroughly cleaned with a bleach solution.

Always a great workout, well maintained facilities and the community is great. Highly recommend.read more

I've been a member of Balance for almost 15 years, the only reason I've signed off a that I'm…read morerelocating out of the area. I cannot sing their praaises enough. They never upsell you, in 15 years they raised my rates one time - during COVID just to keep the gym afloat. Every other year just an assessment for improved equipment and facilities. The gyms are chill, with everyone is welcome vibes. You might workout next to a powerlifter, a rugby player, a marathoner or a retiree. If had to ding them, it would be with the loss of the Thomas Circle facility, but it happened for a great reason for DC. Check them out, you'll be impressed.

The gym is awesome. It is located inside the Fairmont Hotel. Foggy Bottom Metro is a few blocks…read moreaway. The circulator bus also stops nearby. There are lots of machines (treadmills, weights, stepping, things I don't know what they are called) to keep in shape. There are also lots of items (balls, free weights, etc) with a space to exercise. The pool has two lanes. It is a well kept secret in DC. I don't see many people in the pool. There is a sauna (dry & wet) and jacuzzi. You don't have to bring most toiletries or a towel. They are provided. The showers are great. You can stand under it or use the attached nozzle. All showers and the pool are ADA compliant. The locker room has containers for deodorant and hair spray (someone needs to fix them. They don't spray anything). There is a "salad spinner" for bathing suits. Most of the water can be squeezed out so you don't have to carry all that moisture home with you. (Sadly) there are scales if you want to weigh yourself. I always bring a water bottle with me. There is a water machine near the front desk. The staff members are low key and nice. There is a shower by the pool. It makes rinsing off convenient.

I genuinely wanted to love this gym because the actual facility itself is very nice. The equipment…read moreis clean, the gym is well-maintained, and I truly enjoyed working out here while I was living in DC. Unfortunately, the membership and cancellation process completely ruined the experience for me and left me feeling like the business operates in a very predatory way. Before signing up, I explicitly told the employee helping me that I was only living in DC temporarily and would be moving out of DC at the beginning of the summer. I made this very clear because I did not want to accidentally get locked into a long-term contract while living somewhere short-term. I specifically asked what would happen when it was time for me to move, and I was told that cancelling the membership would be simple and "no problem." At absolutely no point during that conversation was I clearly informed that there would be a major early cancellation fee tied to the membership. Had someone transparently explained that cancelling early could cost me $149, I would never have signed up for this membership in the first place. Looking back, I honestly feel like the employee who signed me up was far more concerned about making a sale and getting his commission than actually helping me choose a membership that fit my situation and needs. I was upfront from the beginning that my stay in DC was temporary, yet I was still pushed into a long-term commitment that clearly did not make sense for someone in my circumstances. After moving and reaching out to cancel, the experience became incredibly frustrating. Instead of the "simple" process that had been described to me when signing up, I was suddenly told I needed to provide documentation proving my move and still pay a cancellation fee unless they decided to reduce it. That felt extremely misleading considering the circumstances had been disclosed from day one. To make matters worse, trying to contact corporate/customer service has been a complete nightmare. Emails regularly go unanswered for days at a time, communication is incredibly slow, and the entire process feels intentionally difficult and drawn out. There were even initial delays because the employee who signed me up entered my email incorrectly into the system. However, despite being told that the issue had been corrected, I still continued experiencing long periods without responses to my emails afterward. I have specifically had issues receiving timely responses from Jacob Kass, Karolin Nilsson, and Alex throughout this process, which has only added to the frustration. What is especially frustrating is that I am STILL in the middle of trying to cancel this membership over a month later. A cancellation process should not take this long or require this much back-and-forth communication just to resolve something that I was originally told would be "no problem." This entire process has been exhausting and unnecessarily stressful. What bothers me most is not even the money itself. It is the lack of transparency during the sign-up process combined with how difficult the cancellation process becomes afterward. If a customer openly tells your staff they are only in the city temporarily and asks about cancelling when they move, that is the exact moment when the contract terms and cancellation penalties should be very clearly explained. Instead, I was reassured that it would not be an issue, only to later find out that I was locked into a twelve-month commitment with expensive penalties attached. I do not recommend this gym to anyone. It is run in a way that I believe is a disservice to its customers. A nice facility does not make up for misleading membership practices, poor communication, and a cancellation process that feels intentionally difficult. This entire experience has been exhausting, frustrating, and deeply disappointing. - Sophie Nduati

Great gym, had all the equipment that you would need for weight lifting. I got a one day pass and…read moretour and enjoyed my workout. It's not crowded, the locker room is nice, and plenty of equipment to fit your needs.

Petworth Fitness is a great community gym. Awesome trainers who take the time to get to know you…read moreand work with you at your fitness level (and help you modify for injuries), while also challenging you so you improve. Classes that always have a different workout to keep you on your toes. Fun and friendly regulars to get to know in classes and social events the gym puts on. I actually just moved, and one of the hardest parts was leaving this place! I'll be coming back from time to time. I also just completed a Nutrition Challenge with the gym's nutrition coach and a team of gym/community members, and it was a great experience. Michelle is an awesome coach. She's very encouraging, available with helpful tips and answers to any questions to get you through the day, and she is also kind and doesn't let you be too hard on yourself! The challenge group has kept me accountable, and I've had great results: I'm feeling better and I've lost weight.

The people at Petworth Fitness are a pleasure to be around. This goes for both the coaches and the…read moreother gym members. The team is super easy going- I know I can go to them with any questions and they will happily help me out. They are supportive and fun to spend time with. I enjoy thinking of going to workout at the end of each day, which probably is not true for your average person going to a workout class. The team does a great job of individually onboarding new clients to help them get started. They explain the workouts well at the beginning of class, as to accommodate people of all experience levels. Otherwise, the space is great and is always clean and organized. I would highly recommend anyone in the area test out the gym.

I took a beginners reformer class with Michelle, and I highly recommend going to her. It was just…read moreme and one other person in the class, and when she realized that while we were new to Pilates, our fitness levels allowed us to do more that would be done in a typical beginners Pilates class, she changed course and helped the class become a little bit more difficult for us so that she could meet us where we were at. She was kind and helpful and I highly recommend going to her.

The pool water needs to be cleaned much more ofte. They take their clients for granted. Need to…read morefix some of the broken . But the main thing is the showers in the locker room. They are economizing on water and they . You cannot take a shower in their locker room. They need to figure out how to pay for that and treat their clients with a little bit more respect. It is really rude and completely dismissive of their clients to provide no water pressure.

Great staff. It's clean and well organized. A nice small neighborhood gym. The mint infused towels…read moreare a game changer. There's also so much wonderful natural light.

I come to this gym every weekday before work or as a break from work and always get an excellent…read moreworkout in. They have plenty of cardio machines with two stairmasters, quite a bit of treadmills, and several elliptical machines. I usually always get access to a squat rack as they have five racks. They do a lot of classes here, including Pilates, yoga, cycling, HIIT, etc. I haven't been able to attend one yet but from what I have seen, they look good. The price is a little steep, but I love that this gym isn't always fully packed. It's small but mighty. My favorite touch is that they offer a minty cold wet towel for you to cool off with and have a coffee machine if you need a little boost after your workout.

Just forward my mail here. I love this place. The gym is inside the Fairmont Hotel. GW metro is not…read moretoo far. You can also take a circulator. The gym has great equipment. I am not a body builder. I just wanted something that would have a treadmill and items I used in physical therapy. The bathroom is wonderful. There are several locker rooms. You don't have to bring toiletries or a hair dryer. The gym has gadgets that pump hair spray and deodorant. They are mostly empty. The showers are wonderful. They are ADA compliant. The towels are handy. I stopped bringing mine. There is even a supply of little plastic bags to put wet things in. They also have a "salad spinner" for wet items. Your bathing suit xan be mostly dry when you leave. There are trainers available for you super motivated people. I noticed a machine selling meals near the check in desk. The pool is lovely. It has two swim lanes. (Don't tell anyone) There is a shower to rinse off before you get in the pool. The hot tub varies in temperature. The pool is supposed to be 84 degrees. It feels a bit cool to me. If you are moving around, it feels better. I love this place.

Disclaimer: This is not a regular Balance Gym location - this is their Personal Training Studio -…read morewhich means your membership only works here if you have 1 PT session/month at least to redeem here. Don't get me wrong - with what sessions I've had in the past, the Balance team is excellent and will help you hit your goals. That being said, if you're looking for a place nearby after work and want to pump iron and burn some calories on your own time - this ain't it. With Balance's recent closures, your only options are the Foggy Bottom or Capitol Hill locations.