Next week I will have my 200th training session with (James) Eliot Hyche at Onelife Fitness -…read moreCrystal Park, in Arlington, Virginia. The fitness center is in what is rapidly becoming the Amazon.com-friendly hub of high-tech businesses in Crystal City, Virginia (which straddles both Arlington and Alexandria VA). My purpose in working with Eliot was straightforward: I retired after 45 years as a lawyer and judge and needed to gain the resilience needed to meet the travel challenges of my retirement. Eliot has been an amazing trainer. In 30-minute workouts two days a week, Eliot has introduced me to the essential exercises that focus on balance, range of motion, agility, and upper body strength. With the Onelife Fitness Center's platform of equipment and space, I've learned how to work with hex bars, kettlebells, dumbells, barbells, medicine balls, resistance bands, TRX equipment, and free weights safely and effectively. As a new-comer to the fitness experience, I have learned with Eliot's help how to manage my time in the gym to get the most out of a 30-minute workout. Eliot emphasizes how to properly set up for each exercise - to move safely and confidently through a series of different routines that never get old. What's been most impressive is Eliot's range of knowledge about how each exercise set affects the body. His more than nine years of experience has given him useful insight into how each kind of exercise can address goals - like improving balance, strengthening key physical functions, and losing weight while maintaining a balance that takes into account protein intake, calorie monitoring, and life affirmation. This training is goal-oriented. After I retired, I sought out polar expeditions offered by Quark Expeditions, in both Antarctica and in the Artic Ocean. These expeditions come with a level of risk that few voyages pose: each day the itinerary includes boarding a Zodiac - a military-grade 10-person outboard motor-driven rubber pontoon raft that carries us from ship to shore. If a wave breaks wrong (or if Orcas attack) the ten of us who are passengers on the Zodiac will have seconds, not minutes, to try to get back to the Zodiac. This requires balance, resilience, and upper body strength. Over the past three years, Eliot has guided me to where I have the strength, resilience, and upper body strength needed for these expeditions. Among the skills Eliot brings to the table is his engaging outlook: he remembers what we've studied, offers well-informed exercise alternatives when I reach limits due to my age and abilities. He's friendly, supportive, easy to understand, takes excellent notes about the progress I'm making, and is clearly comfortable in the trainer's role. He's also been great at scheduling and re-scheduling and knows the resources of the Crystal Park Onelife Center (including its outstanding salt-water lap pool). Not once has he been late for a scheduled training session; not once has he had to cancel a session. I've had trainers before and was concerned about starting a training program with a trainer at OneLife. They're not inexpensive. I got lucky with Eliot - he's the real deal. Over the course of the last three years, I've gained confidence in working out on my own. I've lost ten percent of my body weight, reduced my blood pressure, seriously improved my LDL cholesterol score, totally removed all (like 100 percent) of plaque in my coronary arteries, and gained a new appreciation for watching my food intake. This year I'm planning my sixth and seventh polar expeditions - after exploring Antarctica for the second time last year I'll be joining a Quark expedition to the Northwest Passage, and then a Quark expedition to the east coast of Greenland later this year. With the improved balance, upper body strength, and resilience that I've gained through this training, I think I'll be ready for the Zodiacs exploring the High Arctic.

Great gym, I went there for a year and was always satisfied. They have a good variety of machines,…read morecardio machines and other stuff. Cancelling my membership was difficult, which is why I gave 3 stars.

Machines broken for weeks. The bicep machine and the leg press. They don't seem to care about…read morefixing them. It's awful.

PF generally is a nice gym. While I wish like others they had free weights and dumbbells at least…read moreup to 100. I go there bc when I travel in the US, PF is like Starbucks they are everywhere, and all have the same basic equipment. I go to various PFs in the area on my way to work or an event where it saves time being close to DC over working out in FXBG and fighting post 7 am traffic. This Arlington PF is a little smaller feeling than the others I've visited (to date 5 in VA and 1in FL) but one of the cleanest I've visited. The locker room is clean to include the shower and the shower head is high to accommodate tall ppl. And the lockers were nice w a good mix of small and long versions. The long ones have enough room to where I could hang my suit inside wo it bending or sticking out abs me having to force the door close. The atmosphere was quiet. Even the music seemed lower than normal but I wear headphones most of the time. The gym goers minded their own biz. Didn't see a lot of talking and socializing like I do in many others. The equipment was clean and the floor was great for dropping dumbbells . You do have to pay for parking. I got there at 7 am and parked across and along the street. $1.80 for an HR and 45 mins wasn't bad. I would go again. (Edited review bc I Found typos)

Came here on a Monday morning and it was pretty quiet. There's also parking validation which is a…read morebig plus! The staff were super friendly. It's a decent sized gym and is very unassuming on the outside. I would definitely come here again if I was ever in the area again!

First time coming to this Movement location after only having been at the NYC locations. Definitely…read moremuch much bigger of course with more climbing space. The staff and front desk were super helpful and nice. Their rope climbing walls didn't disappoint as there were plenty of routes to climb and it didn't feel crowded at all. Will definitely stop by next time if I'm in the area again!

I'll start by saying this, I'm super picky about where I go to the gym. The trainers can't be…read morescared to give me constructive criticism because I'm there to grow. Also, the vibes of the members have to be good. That said, I cannot recommend this place enough. The trainers have taught me so much in my time spent there. Also, the community of people is awesome. Even if they don't know me super well, I can count on the high fives/fist bumps after class. I only left the gym because I moved to a new city and the commute became too much. But trust me, if I could pick up this gym and move it to my new city, I totally would still be a member. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love the gym and the atmosphere! I think the gym members and staff are open and…read morewelcoming to everyone. But I was mainly there doing personal training with Mike and he was definitely the best trainer I've ever had! I've had many trainers in my life but he got me from 23% body fat down to 10% in 3 months not to mention I gained 5 pounds of skeletal muscle mass and went from 227 pounds to 196. All that change in just 3 months is insane, granted I followed his advice to a T and whenever I wasn't training with him, I would be staying active by biking, hiking, burning as many calories as I could on my own time. He also gave me great dieting tips to really maximize my gains by recommending an increase in protein and more carbs on workout days. All in all, if you wanna get in the best shape of your life and fast, do CrossFit, and if you wanna be picky, choose Brazen Fitness!

Other than home, this is my favorite place to be! I love the…read morevariety of classes, the extensive amount of equipment (free weights, circuit weights, cardio machines) the atmosphere, the knowledgeable instructors, the music, the locker room amenities, and even the aromatics. There's something for all your senses and muscle groups. There is even a Recovery Room (nominal cost) with compression equipment, muscle massagers, red light therapy rooms, and three types of cryotherapy.

first time I came here I took a HIIT course, which was absolutely amazing. I love the ambience. I…read morelove the vibes, and the instructor was on point with the playlist the whole class. I then took a reform class, which I did not know was going to be as challenging as possible, but I think I like it more than solidcore. The overall aesthetic of the gym is kauteee and still in good shape. Will definitely be back

Really love the workouts here. The coaches are generally very good and can also give suggestions…read morefor alternative exercises if there is a physical constraint.

I took the tornado Tuesday class. One of the most intense one. 1 hour class. In 20 minutes, I felt…read morepooped. In 30 minutes, I regretted that I had 2 breakfast. In 40 minutes, I felt like puking. I should have removed my fat burn belt. In 50 minutes, I was so happy to see the goal. Thank you for the sweet staff who explained how it goes and the great trainer who leads you. It was AWESOME! Quality: Great! It was really intense. Also super loud music. But it's up to what kind of class. Staff: Everyone was super energetic and sweet. Price: I took a free trial class. So pretty good. Parking lot: Free basement parking. Location: Close to Whole Foods, commonwealth joe coffee roaster, corepower yoga, etc... Oh 2 things to fix. The water cooler filter was red, which means they must change it. A part of ceiling is a little bit broken. Every time I looked up, it bothered me a little bit because it was above me. I'll try the yoga and xxx next time;)

I've seen F45 Training all over NoVA but I had no clue what it entailed. I assumed it was a ROTC…read morebootcamp with the red white and blue colors and stayed far away until I saw it was a HIIT class. I've never really thought of myself as a HIIT workout kinda girlie, but since Pentagon City barely has ClassPass locations, I decided to use my trial credits here. Coming here for the first time was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere is extremely welcoming and Victor was able to walk me through the whole studio and the Monday Mont Blanc process being a first time customer. They start with a warm up and every set is 40 seconds on, 20 seconds rest. You go through each of the 9 stations for 2 sets and you repeat the entire circuit twice. The entire time is 45 minutes, and the workouts and timers are always on display on the screen to keep you on track. The music is upbeat, the weights / workouts are intuitive, and modifications are welcome. Additionally, the studio is clean, and there is a shower in the bathroom if you need it. Bring a water bottle and a towel because you will SWEAT! I definitely recommend F45 if you're trying out classpass or as a membership if you're committed to HIIT, resistance, and cardio -- it's a great place to get fit!

Highly recommend this gym. The coaches are amazing and they will help you achieve your fitness…read moregoals. You will not regret joining this gym.

There are many equipments, old style powerful shower, a petit sauna, and different kinds of hair…read moredryers. They used to lend towels and give plus tic bags but quitted last month. A budget issue?! Price: Free. Customer service: Good. Classes: Zumba 17:30-18:30 and spin 18:00-19:00 on Wed. Parking: Free.

One of the many gyms I've had the pleasure of going to, while serving in the Marine Corps. Many…read moregreat things about it; things that other don't have. Not sure if it's still around, but they had a "Henderson Hall Runners Club", which allowed many of us that are runners to log in miles, and win gifts! I still have a singlet, and a duffle bag that i won back in 2008; still in great condition. This gym also has a great equipment issue section where you can check out mountain bikes, grills, tents, or any type of recreational equipment. Of course the gym is huge; televisions in the cardio room with many great classes. Semper Fit also many great opportunities for the Marines to stay active outside of this gym too. Enjoy!

I was in the area, had my gym bag and decided to check it out for a quick workout. Well organized…read morefitness facility offering ellipticals, stair climbers, treadmills, machine weights, free weights, group-ex studio, and spin studio. I did not notice any out of order signs, that was good. Women's locker room has poor ventilation and smells awfully stuffy. Machine cleaning wipes were available to wipe down equipment before and after use. No towel service. Very basic, no fluff. Decent gym facility.

The gym is always clean when I go, the equipment is varied and well-rounded, and I especially…read moreappreciate the staff--they're all friendly, and the second manager has a real sense of customer service. It's honestly a place where I enjoy working out. I highly recommend it.

This personal training organization really works for me. I have difficulty motivating myself,…read moreknowing what to do, and maintaining the proper form. I didn't want to join yet another gym when my needs are simple. I like the pay-as-you go feature of the service as it motivates me to keep going. I've been going for about five months and can tell a difference in my strength and confidence level in movement. My trainer is Rob Graveline, and he has been terrific. He's very knowledgeable and focused on what I need.

Pretty stoked about this place…read more I've seen a number of gyms and trainers off/on over the years, but this team has it *dialed in*, in all directions. Method Fitness business communication is absolutely professional -- from person-to-person communication, to email, to text alerts/reminders, even being greeted at door, it's all easy, correct, and smooth. My intake interview alone basically "sold" me -- Mateo and talked a lot, I unloaded a ton of stuff about details and goals and issues, and he heard every damn word and absolutely nothing was missed. Zero. He then rolled it into a perfect trainer selection for me. No surprises. I get text reminders about the sessions, and all the staff work together as a team, as a single team, from the moment you walk in the door. The facilities are perfect for meeting fitness goals. It's not a zoo of machines and noise and clutter and random people. There's plenty of space and all the right tools are there. There may be few other people there during my time slot, I feel like my trainer and I 'own' the the whole gym. No waiting for anything. No distractions, no wasted time. Where Method *really* shines is the quality of their programming. I came in with all sorts of history, glitches, ideas, and goals, but they surprised me with more. My beastly and superb trainer, Jack Walter, pays laser attention and is addressing stuff in *hours* that I had not fully seen, and uncovers things I never even noticed! And then he immediately finds a way to address it. The excitement of "actually getting somewhere" is real. These Method guys are *not* picking some rando workout plan out of a hat: it's absolutely tailored. I can't tell you how encouraging this is and how much hope it builds. For older folks, they put a special eye on mobility, injuries, and chronic issues and then target them for fixes. Speaking of workout plan -- I didn't know Method, and they didn't know me, and they had the steady professional foresight to schedule in a few "figure things out" sessions to see where I was, and how I responded to training before -- I repeat, before -- starting a regular routine. This way, they know the regular plan will address my particular needs, and that I'll respond to it successfully. Like I said: Absolutely Professional. Short Story, this is all after just a few weeks. I walked into this place thinking "OK, I'll try a handful of sessions" ....and now? My weights are going up every time. My flexibility and stability are improving. And I feel like I am going to be like the other people we see in the comments who go long and deep with this team. Really hope to see you in the gym! Get in for the free consult! All the best to your success!