I absolutely love my neighborhood Vida. I go almost every day. The layout is the best Vida I've…read morepersonally seen (feels like adult Disneyland meets Health & Wellness Club). I have the unlimited membership, which grants me pool access plus all workout classes (except for Reformer Pilates). 98% of the time I take their group fitness classes - their schedule is top tier (tons of variety, great times). Shoutout to Jessica's exceptional, technique-focused mat Pilates classes and Pure Strength classes. A thank-you to Adrienne's Thursday noon and Terence's Saturday morning Power Yoga classes (both great for advancing strength, balance, and flexibility). A nod to Courtney's efficient 45-minute Mat Pilates Monday noon class. Recommendation for the Candlelight Yoga wind-down 5:45pm Friday and 6pm Sunday classes. One last thing - I always make sure to workout on their Open House days monthly because they give us free treats like mini, delicious cupcakes or blueberry muffins. They'll occasionally throw an event with their spa, and hand out salon goodies, give you free 10-minute chair massages, and offer free food.

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.

Every year, without fail, vida raises prices. With this quite high fees, you get: wipes bins…read moreroutinely empty; dust/dirt - each, and I mean each, and every machine on the lower level is filthy - dust on the flat portion near the floor and a heavy dust ring at the base of the machines; machines, not broken, but missing parts - the sit down calf raise machine is and has been missing the knob you pull to adjust the height for you knees; other machines - bottom of steps look right and the sit down "chest" machine is missing the knob on one of the handles; aerobic area, one machine, to the right in the attached pic, has been broken (touch screen inactive) for going on a month and the machine on the left in the attached pic has it's running belt/foot pad rotating freely such that if you step on it, it rolls freely and will make you fall or at least it did me; and, I could go on. I'm not being a b_t_ch, I've reported these things to one trainer and the front desk. Not one person writes anything down and advises they'll let "someone" know. This has been quite routine over the years; that is, no reporting mechanism for what's broke.

I dropped in for a morning workout and was pleasantly surprised to find parking available right…read moreaway. The staff inside were friendly and greeted me as soon as I walked in. I attended a BodyPump class, which was amazing! The bathrooms are clean and modern; however, the only downside to this gym is that it's very dark inside since it is built three stories underground. I also love that the gym has a recovery area equipped with rollers and massage guns to aid in recovery.

If you are considering signing for trial classes and are perusing this page for reviews - good for…read moreyou for doing your due diligence. No matter what shape you are in, who you will be entrusting your body to is very important. I can say with full confidence that every single one of the what? three bad reviews? Of Sweatbox  should be cast aside because they are irrelevant since none of them talk about the actual sweat method and what it does to your body. Firstly, if you are worried if fat shaming/ageism exists here. The answer is a firm NO. I am older, I am overweight , and I was  welcomed with open arms, made a part of the family immediately, and that has not changed since the first class. I went to one OrangeTheory location a year or so back and was full on fat-and-age shamed and that made my self esteem spiral down into dark abyss for a very long time. Because words hurt, because I am already so vulnerable and frightened to cross the threshold of the gym, I need support, not otherwise. SweatBox is all welcoming, all inclusive type of place. Yes, they are located inside an exact copy of the Globo Gym from Dodgeball, (I got jokes) but just walk to the back of the first floor, to the Sweatbox counter, as far as I understand, gym and them are two separate entities. I purchased a 7-day, $34.00 unlimited trial pass online, came 30 minutes early for the instruction session (important to come early, instructors won't say no to you if you show up 5 minutes prior to class, but ultimately you are shorthanding yourself on the instruction part - don't you want to know as much as you can about bike set up, and components of training? And remember that instructors have other student s  to take care of prior to class) I began my training on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 and I made sure to come every day, dragging my self in sometimes, even if my body screamed to go get nachos instead. The instructors I've experienced during the trial week were: Alexx G Shawn M Kevin D Ashley D I loved all the instructors, Alexx is all tough love, just as described in his bio, but I love his light show and music choices. Kevin has an amazing aura and energy and makes you feel included. Then comes Ashley, wow. I don't know if she somehow hypnotizes the class, but you get in the zone, stop thinking of outside world, and all you focus on is her voice, her example poses, and her corrections, nothing else. At the end of the class, when you finally come to, you realize that you worked out for a full hour and  never looked at the clock once! Shawn is a rare soul. I have my collection of special, big hearted people, the list is short, but Shawn is on it. First of all the energy during his classes is through the roof, he is so charismatic, you WANT to do good to show him your appreciation. But my experience with him is also more personal. When I felt embarrassed, questioned myself, felt weak, cried like a baby after second class, Shawn in the gentlest of ways supported me, was there for me, helped me get past those hurdles and I cannot be more thankful. He always has words of encouragement, listens with attention, he is present. What an amazing human being. To sum up - 15 lbs. down (results will vary of course) and I signed up for an unlimited monthly. They got me good.

I signed up for a free intro class with my girlfriend who normally does these things. For my first…read morespinning experience, I liked how hard spinning pushes you. Combined with the music and the trainer giving you encouragement, spinning can be a really good cardio workout. It almost feels competitive with all the numbers and colors on the TV screens too. However, I don't understand the hype with $20-40 spin classes when I can do the same workout at the gym and push myself just as hard. I suppose it's worth it if you need that extra push, but I can't really afford $20-40 per class when i can get a membership at the gym for $30 a month. This was more of a hybrid spin/core class that utilizes TRX trainers, so there's that. And they do provide you with a heart rate monitor strap that gauges how hard you're working and calculate what intensity you should be at based on your endurance. The class itself was a 1:1 that introduced everyone to how a real class would go. We learned the basic movements on the TRX trainers and then were taught how to use the bikes. But it felt really rushed. The trainer was speaking so fast, I couldn't even really understand half of what he was saying. All in all, i got a good workout in though and I enjoyed the cold scented towel at the end.

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.

Customer for years... What has happened?…read more The customer service at Living Well Health Club is abysmal. Even simple questions, like whether they have towels, are met with a dismissive "I wasn't here yesterday." The front desk staff is either absent or completely unhelpful. The management lacks basic training in simple tasks like updating my credit card. I've spoken to management more than once in the past 90+ days. I was given their email to help with communication. Not surprisingly, the disappointing customer service begins at the top. Two weeks later, I still haven't received a response. Lifeguards appear inconsistent in enforcing rules. Some are so diligent that they engage in heated arguments with guests when their children splash or require an infant flotation device, while others are too preoccupied with sunbathing and playing on their phones to care.

This gym is inside the Hilton. There are exercise areas and training equipment. The pool is a…read morereason to join. Memberships are a bit pricy, but perfect for traveling executives.

The front desk personnel are helpful. The facility is very clean and offers typical exercise…read moreequipment.

Unfortunately, this is the worst Y I have been too. They don't have a good selection of machines…read more They have tons of cardio machines instead. Floors were horrible. The machines were old and not clean. Some had visible wear and tear. The steam room was smelly and gross. I didn't even try the sauna. The only positive is that they give towels. Parking is hard to find here. Not sure if I will be coming back here again anytime soon.

To say that joining Ultimate Performance about 18 months ago was one of the key moments in my life…read morewould not be an understatement. For over the last decade - I have been yo-yo'ing with different strength trainers and diets in an attempt to regain the same level of fitness that I had in my 20s. Unfortunately - over that time I have seen my weight increase by over 80 lbs. Since joining UP - I have seen the weight drop in a slow, steady and most importantly sustainability manner. UP is able to accomplish this because they have a system that combines strength training, cardio, nutrition and sleep. All of this is wrapped around an application that you use to track a variety of metrics (sleep, diet, steps, etc). This information is reviewed daily (if not more often) by your trainer - they make sure that you are on the correct path. If someone had told me when I started all of this - that in a year I would be running, doing metric century bike rides, and would almost be under 200 lbs - I would have laughed at them. If you want to change your life - come give UP a chance. You will be blown away by how supportive everyone is, how fast the results come, how sustainable this is, and how much better you will feel.

I recommend UP in general and Zach in particular. UP is different than other gyms to which I've…read morebelonged. You come in at specific times to work with your trainer doing specific lifts; the focus is on lifting rather than cardio. I wasn't sure about the approach as my primary goal was fat loss, but it has both been successful and gives a great return on investment of time. The gym itself is better equipped than any facility I have seen, and the UP app is been helpful in tracking nutrition and workouts. But I think their trainers are the key. I started working with Zach last summer, and have been very happy with the results. I've lost over 30 pounds and have never been stronger. He is a great resource regarding technique in lifting and motivation during sessions, but also makes them enjoyable. Zach developed and adapted workouts and nutrition throughout, modifying to help me continue making progress, and helped me understand nutrition (which I thought I did before, but didn't). The program at UP worked better for me than anything else ever has, which I find remarkable as I am in my 50's with a busy life including job, family, and travel.

I'm only giving this gym 3 stars, not because it's a bad gym. I actually think it's a very complete…read moregym, and I only use it when I come to DC because there isn't one like this where I live. I'm giving it this rating because of the terrible customer service from one of the staff members at the front desk. A few days ago, when I came in to purchase a week pass, he made me wait at the front desk for a very long time and had a terrible attitude toward me for no reason. Today, when I came back and told him that I had a week pass, he acted like he couldn't hear me and then told me to "speak louder" while gesturing at me in a very rude and disrespectful way. Honestly, if you can't provide basic customer service, you probably shouldn't be working at the front desk. The gym itself is great, but the way I was treated by this staff member was very disappointing.

Equipment and layout is nice, but it is SO HOT. There's no AC and the fans barely run. Please fix…read morethis ASAP!!!!

TLDR: If you are searching for a non-judgemental gym to help to discover your strength and learn…read moreabout your body, I encourage you to try CenterPointe. **If you don't like gyms or hate working out -- this post is for you.** When I first reached out to Amy, I was a lovely woman in her mid 30's who hated working out. I just never did it. I hated sweating, I felt out of place and insecure at the gym. I never learned how to find a sport or exercise I enjoyed and so I just never did it. I had just accepted that I was not an "exercise" person. I don't remember the catalyst for reaching out to Amy at CenterPointe three years ago -- I think I had gained some weight and figured I would try moving my body. I started with some one-on-one sessions and eventually added some of the easier classes that CenterPointe offers. From the very beginning, Amy MET ME WHERE I WAS. She is warm and funny and caring. She taught me about MY body. About how my muscles work and how doing different stretches, lifts, exercises are supposed to feel in my body. She taught me where my hamstrings are. She taught me where the line of "too much" really is and how to listen to my body. The list goes on. And not-so-slowly over time, I got stronger. I LEARNED TO DEADLIFT. The lovely woman who *hated* exercise was DEADLIFTING, like what! I experimented and found the exercises I really enjoyed (dare I say LOVE) and that made my body feel better. I also refused to ever do a burpee and Amy never made me. In the past three years, I have taken breaks from working out and have also returned, and each time, Amy meets me where I am. My perspective about my body, my strength, and my power has all shifted over the past three years because of Amy and CenterPointe. If you are searching for a non-judgemental gym to help to discover your strength and learn about your body, I encourage you to try CenterPointe.

CenterPointe Raise the Bar classes were one of the best parts of my summer internship in DC. Amy,…read moreChris, Jeanie, and Andrew are wonderful coaches. They and my RtB classmates were super welcoming, supportive, and encouraging. Programming-wise, RtB is similar to CrossFit. Every workout starts with a warm-up that is related to the day's main workout. The main workout is usually a compound lift plus conditioning/accessory work, intense conditioning work, or some kind of running/sprinting. The coaches make sure to work with your level--what they ask you to do is adjusted for whether you have been doing heavy back squats for years or can't squat to parallel, whether you can do five unassisted pull-ups in a row or are working up to assisted pull-ups through inverted rows. They also happily work around whatever injury you may have, coming up with alternative exercises that avoid stressing the injury. And they keep track of your progressions on various exercises and recommend how much weight to lift/how deep to move, so you don't have to guess what you should be doing. They can do this because class sizes are capped at around 8 people. It's as much attention as you might want from a one-on-one personal trainer, but much, much more affordable if you work out frequently. In the three months that I had the pleasure of attending RtB, I did an unassisted pull-up for the first time in my life and vastly improved my form for both Olympic lifts (with which I had little prior experience) and powerlifting lifts (with which I had years of prior experience). I was having trouble progressing beyond intermediate strength standards because my form was off, and RtB has so noticeably improved my form that I look forward to seeing what I can do in the upcoming year. Whether you have little experience with exercise and don't know where to start, or have been exercising for a while but are feeling stuck, CenterPointe RtB has the individualized, attentive coaching and focus on form that you need!

The fam wanted to try boxing, and Urban Boxing came through with an hour long complimentary class…read more The facility is a nice size - with several punching bags, mats and a boxing ring. Of course, because of Coronavirus, you have to wear your mask throughout the class which makes breathing while beating the crap out of the punching bag a little difficult, but it's for safety! With this being my first time, Crane wrapped up my hands and I was on my way. Ariel, the instructor, was awesome! Don't let her small stature fool you! We started out with a bit of warming up, and then, between each exercise, additional cardio is sprinkled in. For example, after a 1,2 exercise, get ready to do 15 burpees or jump squats. Boxing was cool, and I definitely got more than what I expected. Not sure if I'll add boxing to my exercise routine, but glad I got the experience.

Urban Boxing Bethesda is great. The instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. The students are…read moreof all ages and very supportive of each other. An excellent workout!