Locker room and showers are beyond disgusting, mold growth and drain flies everywhere. Save the…read moremoney and go somewhere else.

I unfortunately have to use this gym and just recently started coming here. This was literally only…read moremy second time in the building, and they don't provide proper tours or clearly explain the layout. While trying to find the exit, I made an honest mistake and walked across a small green section. Instead of handling it calmly or professionally, multiple staff members were rude and condescending, and one staff member even made a threat about following me out. That felt intimidating, inappropriate, and made the environment feel unsafe and very uncomfortable. The overall staff interaction and vibes came across as unprofessional and very ghetto. I was looking at their personal training here, but after how I was treated, I would never choose to give this place my business. I'll just stick with my current trainer. On top of that, many of the machines appear very old, run-down, and unstable. A lot of the equipment looks outdated, which raises concerns about maintenance and overall care of the facility. Overall, this was a really disappointing and off-putting experience, especially for a first-time member.

VIDA Ballston delivers a consistently high-quality fitness experience, and SweatBox is one of the…read morebest HIIT classes in the area. The facility stands out for its attention to detail. The bathrooms and locker rooms are well-designed and clean, and the co-ed sauna and steam room are a major plus. The filtered water stations are always cold and well-maintained, and the smoothie bar is convenient. The reception staff are always friendly! SweatBox is intense, well-structured, and thoughtfully run. The music and variety keep me coming back. Providing ear plugs and cold eucalyptus towels are the many small touches that go a long way during this high-energy HIIT workout. Coach Gwen and Coach Mike are excellent instructors -- clear, motivating, and attentive to form. There are 3 other class studios and dozens of more fitness classes. I have enjoyed the yoga classes, especially Restorative and Deep Stretch. Chris also runs a great BodyPump class -- strong pacing and consistent energy. Overall, VIDA Ballston combines diverse programming with quality facilities and good service. Yes things break or require maintenance, but the team is constantly communicating this and working to upkeep their facility. Highly recommend!

Been coming here for a few years now and I have to say it is worth the price for me now. I've taken…read moremany of the classes to include sweatbox, Pilates, barre, Zumba, and reformer pilates, just to name a few. I still wish reformer and sweatbox were included since the price for the gym isn't cheap! The facility is always well maintained and clean. i love the saunas, though those have broken a few times the management is always quick to repair the wait is usually part related. They have a wide variety of gym equipment and weight, squat racks, etc. they also offer personal training, which I have met a few of the trainers who are super nice and welcoming. It's great to workout at a gym where you are welcomed and get to know the front desk and staff. Overall, would highly recommend.

Been really enjoying this gym so far! It's definitely on the pricier side, but the amount of…read moreequipment, space, amenities, and how clean/well maintained everything is makes it feel worth it. Staff is super friendly, the music is good (not too loud), and the overall atmosphere feels calm. Afternoons get pretty packed, but mornings are much better. Love that they have saunas too. Only downside: no phone number, email being the only contact option is a little annoying. Other than that, great gym overall!

Terrible location to work out at if you're a working professional on the go. If you're going to…read moreplace a gym in a basement of a shopping center with no phone reception, at least have adequate WiFi to compensate for. WiFi works in the treadmill area. The moment you move 5 feet to either side, straight to SOS mode. Also, if it's busy, there's no space to do any stretching. Lots of equipment for sure. But the equipments take up a lot of floor space if you just need to stretch or do kettle bell workouts.

Overall it is a good gym, the equipment is good and I normally don't have to wait to use mine too…read morelong even during peak hours, it's clean and spacious. The trainer I had, I had a free one hour introductory session but he kept acting like he wanted to leave early even though this was my first time at the gym in a while. He kept basically asking "are we done here?" before the hour was up. Also another time I asked if he could quickly show me how to safely use a new machine and he refused saying I had to book a paid session for that. I later got injured on that machine and had a couple of near misses. Also in the steam room it's not obvious where the steam comes out so if you sit in the wrong place you can burn your ankles.

I've been coming here for a while, and the recent renovation has completely transformed this gym…read more It honestly feels like a brand new place. Everything is cleaner, brighter, and much more modern, which makes a huge difference in the overall workout experience. The upgraded equipment is a big highlight, plenty of new machines, well-maintained free weights, and more space so you're not constantly waiting around. The layout is also much more functional now, with designated areas that make it easy to move through your workout without feeling cramped. The staff has been great throughout the transition, friendly, helpful, and clearly invested in making sure members are happy with the changes. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the renovation. If you've been here before, it's definitely worth coming back to check it

When I moved to Arlington I wanted to scope out all of the gyms in the area, which the city isn't…read moreshort on gyms. I ended up choosing Gold's Gym because of price and the fact it has a sauna. Though it sucks that unlike Planet Fitness, Gold's Gym isn't 24hrs. Which is a shame because this place is almost always crowded unless you go before the crack of dawn, which is what I decided to do. I would go in sooner but they don't open until 5am on the weekdays and I have work at 6:30am. I feel that there's an appetite personally to have this gym open 24hrs personally. I do like that there's free parking and compared to the Gold's Gym in Claredon, this location is leagues better. There is also a sauna which is great and there's 3 main floors that offer different options to do your workout. Towels are available but you need to ask front desk for one which feels like a pain. I feel they could just leave the towels somewhere in the locker room but they don't but that seems like an easy fix especially considering that there's a bin for the dirty towels to go.

I travel for work so I've been going to different golds gyms for a about a year. They have three…read moreplaces to workout plus the studio and cycle room. Honestly the facilities are really nice, plenty of machines and squat racks and cables, the staff is also incredibly nice and helpful. The only reason I'm giving it three stars is because out of all of the golds in the DMV I think the showers at this location are by far the worst ones. Barely give you soap, and have really bad tan curtains that don't even cover the entire shower so even when the curtain is closed people can still see you if they walk by. Unfortunately because of the location I really doubt a lot of people who workout here use the showers so I'm not sure if they'll upgrade them. Everything else was great though!

I am a client of Gold's Gym and have been for several decades (my home Gym was Merrifield before it…read moreclosed last year, and Clarendon before that). Since then, I have been working out at the Bailey's Crossroads gym, four or five times a week, and I wanted to put in a few good words for the staff. Just this week, I attended one of Meagan's Silver Sneakers aerobics classes (which I used to take from her at Merifield). Meagan is a NATIONAL TREASURE when it comes to aerobics for seniors, and scores of regulars have migrated over from Merrifield and other parts of the DMV to continue taking her classes. In fact, we had so many people show up that Orlando and Bryce had to bring in extra chairs, and I think we ran out of six and three pound weights. Please consult Orlando for any materials needed for Meagan's classes because the satisfied customer base is definitely already there. Speaking of Orlando I wanted to express what a great job he is doing as GM. I have a birth injury to my left arm/shoulder which limits my mobility and strength significantly. While I was working out, Orlando noticed my disability,and asked me about it. Per his offer, I accepted a free personal training workout from Brett, who came recommended as a trauma recovery expert, and chose to continue having twice weekly workouts/therapy under Brett's supervision. My strength and added mobility is improving. In short, Gold's Gym/Bailey's is a terrific place to work out and I am proud to be a member.

I have been a member of Gold's Gym for over 20 years. We started at the original Bailey's…read moreCrossroads location, then Seven Corners, and then the new Bailey's location. If it was not for the personal trainer my wife uses, there is a strong possibility we would change to another gym. There are a decent number of machines, free weight stations, etc., but since the location opened (I think 2 years now?) I have not seen one new piece of equipment. Suggestions to management appear to go unnoticed. As for the free weights, they are often scattered amongst all of the machines or stations, and no one seems to ever clean them up. As for managers, I have not seen a single one last more than a month. That is if you can even find one. Currently I have been trying to convert my membership to Silver Sneakers. The front desk personnel say I need to speak with a manager. They also say that they have not seen the current manager for days. Maybe that is why there has been no toilet paper in the restrooms, the hand sanitizers by the front doors have been empty, and I can't make the transition. I did go to the main webpage for DC Gold's Gyms to use the Member Services link (as instructed by someone I spoke with and by the AI operator). What I loved was clicking on it and only getting a Cancel Membership screen. Not a great way to keep your members when the services is to ask for them to cancel. In addition, there is no other way to contact the main owners of these metro gyms on the web page. Are they tired of hearing from their members? Again, other than the lack of management, investment in keeping this gym interesting with new or changed equipment, the people that do work here are great, especially folks like Jay at the front desk and John the personal trainer (the best!). Hopefully this will get the attention of the owners.

Probably the dingiest gyms I have ever been to, the only pros really for me were that the staff…read morewere all kind and helpful, parking is validated for up to 3 hours, and there is a large amount of equipment. Now about the equipment, yes they have anything and everything you could need, but it is not maintained even in teh slightest. not only is it dirty, adjustment knobs are missing so you are grabbing at threads, just everything is super worn down and ill maintained. On top of that, it is just so darn depressing in there. There are TV's lining the walls, but not a single one of them was on. On top of that I am not saying you need to blast music, ut a gym with absolutely nothing playing is painful. Then, it is a 3 floor facility, all the escalators were off, and these are not normal height floor, I would approximate that each flight is equivalent to 2 if not 3 regular floors. Will likely not be returning unless im in an absolute pinch and would definitely not recommend.

Was my 1st time at a LaA Fitness. The employees delivered…read moreexcellent customer service. Was greeted & welcomed with a positive & friendly attitude. Excellent customer service was deliver by Rayscha & Michael.

The gym is a small but very well maintained facility. The staff is extremely friendly, especially…read moreAlex at the front desk. They do a great job keeping the place clean, and all of the machines are in good working condition. There isn't a huge variety of machines, but there's enough to get a solid workout in. Honestly, the reviews don't do this place justice. It's a quiet, comfortable gym where you can get a great workout without feeling overcrowded or rushed. Definitely a hidden gem.

the staff are very nice and there is quite a lot of variety in the equipment you can use.read more

I'm having the best workout I ever had. Trainers are very helpful, they watch every move you do and…read morecorrect if needed. Definitely recommend this great place with great people!

Runners -- THIS is your place!…read more I joined MAD this summer for a month trial membership and was impressed with the support, technical and individualized coaching, variety of movements, and early results. I was starting marathon training and was initially hesitant about investing in a strength gym with scheduled classes. How could these types of workouts fit into a distance running training plan? MADabolic Arlington showed me. I cannot speak more highly of Julianne and the coaches at MADabolic Arlington. Julianne provided a clear, 20-week training plan that included MAD workouts, speed/hill workouts, long runs, and rest days. Their team helped me build full-body strength, prevent injuries, build mental discipline and resiliency (5:00 static effort, anyone?!), increase aerobic fitness, improve flexibility and range of motion, relieve stress, find value in rest/active recovery days, improve body composition (including bone density), and feel strong. I saw the results. The past few months helped me to run more than 40 minutes faster than last year's marathon time, with my fastest splits of the race in my last 5K. Without injuries. MAD class 3 days per week and running 2-3 days per week. I was a collegiate heptathlete 20 years ago and I am continually amazed what my body and mind are now capable of. I'm back! -- and post-race, I'm making more gains. Whether you are a seasoned runner or athlete, or pursuing formal strength training for the first time, MADabolic Arlington is the right place to invest in yourself and your fitness goals.

My granddaughters take gymnastics classes here. It's such a great space and we always have a fun…read moretime. I appreciate the parking lot and there's a cute playground nearby. It is so convenient. The staff is exceptional.

We were here for a gymnastics meet. It was easy enough to find from the highway. And we were…read morepleasantly surprised there was enough parking...yay on the parking garage!!! The space was nice. You could see all events whether downstairs or upstairs. Downstairs had bleacher seating and upstairs was fusion chairs....but you have the yellow wire bars to look through....that got annoying. However, the view when you stood up was perfect. The bathrooms were small for the # of people here for the event. One was broken. I imagine for regular business it would be fine. The awards area is where they had concessions and tables. Nice to have tables...so many meets don't offer this. And the vendor selection was good as well. They ran an excellent meet which ended earlier than expected. If we have the option to return here for another gymnastics meet we would look forward to the venue. Had a great time!