I've been training with Brian (Bowtai Fitness) starting during the pandemic. He's helped me with my…read morespeed, agility, power and endurance when it comes to my fighting. He constantly challenges me with new programs and keeps me working harder every week. He's professional and beyond knowledgeable about everything from physical health, nutrition and recovery. I highly recommend Bowtai Fitness to help you get to where you need to be, whether it's competing in shows or even physical sports. I'm looking forward till I am prepping for a fight and amp up my training with Brian! Please don't kill me!

I've done a lot of research on personal trainers in Northern Virginia and Brian is top notch! I…read morestumbled upon Brian's business (Bowtai Fitness) on Reddit and reached out via email to ask some questions about his process. He got back to me quickly and answered my bajillion questions very thoroughly. He also suggested setting up a time to meet so I could tell him a bit more about my fitness goals and check out the gym. Through our chat, it became clear that Brian takes a scientific approach to PT, is very safety conscious/is a stickler for form, and is very results-oriented. We also clicked on a personal-level, which is always nice to have with a trainer! I've been training with him for a few months and am very happy. I'll go into a bit more detail below. Approach: Brian created a custom program for me based on my fitness goals. It's all tracked and shared with me via Google docs. Every few weeks he switches up the program. I told Brian I also want to train a few days a week at home and he was extremely accommodating. He asked me to take a picture of my gym and equipment and he created workouts that worked for me and my situation. This is above and beyond in my opinion! I also appreciate that he takes a holistic approach by incorporating nutrition into the program. He gives me my macros and updates them every so often depending on my progress.   Facilities: I really like Brian's gym! It's called District Barbell and it's located very close to the Mosaic District. It's very private. Usually there are only a couple of other people in there during my sessions. He has all the equipment I could ever want - and more. It's very clean and parking is easy. Flexibility and Availability: Brian is really flexible. It's truly a personal training program and he is happy to adjust the schedule, training, nutrition, etc. to you and your unique needs. He's also really accessible. He's very open to communicating via text if you have questions about nutrition or training! Obviously things are different now in the times of COVID19. However, Brian's flexibility is even more apparent during these times. He definitely has options to help you on your fitness journey remotely! He offers virtual PT sessions as well as killer group training sessions via Zoom a few times a week. He is also still helping me write custom programs for my home gym and checking in every now and then to see how I'm doing. I highly recommend training with Brian!

Bary's Bounce Fitness Team of Jon Cueva as a Personal Trainer and Christina LiMura as a Health…read moreCoach is the best of the best! I have worked with a handful of different trainers over the past year and have found a "keeper" in the Bounce Fitness team. They are knowledgeable, reliable, encouraging, motivating... and so much more! And, you get fantastic and consistent fitness and WEIGHT LOSS results. Jon is not only professional, incredibly knowledgeable (about exercises, movement, anatomy, fitness, etc) but he also has an incredible energy and spirit that could motivate a dog to do a burpee. His workouts are intense and hardcore, yet he recognizes his client's limits and tailors the workout to their needs and capabilities. In addition, his workouts are filled with a variety of exercises to keep you engaged- the session never feels like its "inchworming" by. Christina has transformed healthy eating and drinking into something habitual and doable. She holds your hand through the stress of dieting and makes sure you're on track with regular emails/texts and monitoring your food journal. Her ability to address her client's nutritional needs and recommend healthy recipes is unparalleled. And, her wellness sessions keep you "in-check" and encouraged. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I signed up for a package deal in late 2015 which had a combination of personal training sessions…read moreand monthly wellness advising sessions. Wellness Advising - 1 STAR - I had multiple changes in wellness advisors, even on a monthly basis (these sessions are only done once a month) due to turnover at the company. There was a gap between wellness advisors without a re-assignment. Furthermore, lack of transition between wellness advisors regarding my past records, discussions, and calendar availability - Measurements not necessarily aligned with my stated fitness goals resulting in poor progress tracking, in addition to lack of consistency in what wellness advisors measure. I do not have a reliable month-to-month comparison of my results. - Very frustrating experience overall. I cancelled my remaining wellness sessions by converting them into personal training sessions Personal Training - 3/4 STAR - The initial workout program I started was not fully aligned with my stated fitness goals during the consultation. For this reason, my results did not meet expectations based on training 2x per week with Bounce Fitness and 1-2x per week on my own. - The program was adjusted when I voiced my concerns with Bary approximately 2-3 months into the program. I started seeing results 1-2 months after the adjustment. - The trainers themselves are great - Colin and Alireza (Ali). They have strong backgrounds and are committed to helping clients reach their fitness goals. Overall, I feel that I wasted the initial 3 months following a program that was not tailored to my stated fitness goals. Most clients have weight loss targets, whereas my goal was to gain lean muscle mass, and my program was not tailored accordingly from the start. I was already in good physical shape such that I did not need a long ramp-up period to learn exercises and increase my stamina. This combined with the ineffectiveness of the wellness sessions leads me to not be a repeat customer after my few remaining sessions are completed. I have discussed all the above with Bounce Fitness and understand that the issues are being addressed. I hope that future customers are able to have a better experience as a result of the changes implemented to the programs.

One on One trainers are excellent. They are all detail oriented, expert in exercise physiology,…read morecreative and overall outstanding trainers. The sessions are well organized, efficient and effective. Safety is always considered as well. I have been fortunate to have worked with wonder trainers in my life I highly recommend One on One!! Your One on One lead trainer will develop a plan for you and each trainer will add/ adjust the plan to best suit you based on your goals . Sign up now!!

One to One provides excellent consistent personal training based on the idea that functional…read moremobility provides the best all around conditioning. Their staff is professional, friendly and adapts quickly when a client has to modify a workout. Their services for any age group. Their scheduling system is responsive and it's easy to modify sessions. I've been with them for a few years and have benefitted significantl.

The best way I can emphasize how great New Trail is...I wish I would have found it a few years…read moreearlier when it first opened! The classes are so much fun, with several formats to choose from beyond the amazing cycling classes. The members are beyond nice and welcoming, such a fantastic community here.

New Trail is a small cycling studio in Lake Anne Plaza that has a close family feel to its…read moreoperations. The folks here are very helpful and informative, and there are thoughtful little things that make the studio stand out. They have cycling shoes in all sizes that you can borrow for free every time, which you never see at other cycling studios! They also have cold scented towels available after class to wipe off all that sweat and cool you down. Although I've only taken a few of their regular cycling classes, they also have cycling classes that incorporate strength and barre-type exercises, and classes dedicated to 55+ folks as well. I also really like that the bikes have an RPM/calorie tracker and that you get a performance report of your metrics after class. As for the class itself, if you're expecting something similar to Soul Cycle or Zengo, this is not it. New Trail does pedal to the beat of the music, but the focus seems to be more on strength, pushing up hills, and reaching certain milestones as opposed to crazy speed, push-ups on the handles, and "choreography." So if you're looking for a no-frills kind of cycling class, or just don't want to be in a super rowdy or "spiritual" atmosphere, New Trail is an excellent option.

I cannot speak highly enough of Elliot, Kevin, Ari and the entire staff at TFN. I joined the studio…read morea few months ago and have been impressed by several points: 1) The space: At first, I was taken aback that this is not a full gym, but rather a modestly sized studio. What it lacks in comparison to a larger gym, it makes up for both in focus (e.g, squats, bench press, deadlifts) and expertise (e.g., squat shoes, professional grade equipment). 2) The atmosphere: Upon arrival at the studio, I am reminded of the TV show "Cheers", where one is greeted with warm hello's and welcomes. Everybody knows your name. Also noteworthy - the other guests at the studio are of all ages and capabilities. I recall a moment where everyone stopped their own routines to cheer on a 60 year old woman as she hit her personal best in a deadlift. I had a cheering section as I struggled with a push-up challenge. It is a warm, inclusive and supportive environment. 3) The expertise: Kevin and the team have a methodical, evidence based approach to building strength and technique. He, along with Elliot, Erik and others, have helped me see the finer points of how to lift safely. Rather than piling on the plates, they make me earn the weight with good technique. We progressed through body weight and kettle bells, onto dumbbells and then Olympic bars, only advancing once I demonstrated proficiency with the technique. In addition, I engaged Ari to help me reflect on my nutrition goals and how to integrate my diet with my weight lifting. All of the staff are available online, which helps when I'm traveling. I would encourage anyone to visit TFN and take a few sessions. They effectively blend professionalism, expertise, and warmth; I am excited about my progress in a short period of time and hope you will experience the same.

Very friendly and welcoming place. I've worked with Mike for a few weeks now and he has taught me a…read moreton! Mike really knows his stuff and has been able to tailor programming to my needs very well. No cookie cutter programming here! I initially sought out training at TFN because I was having some pain with lifting, and Mike tweaked my technique and gave me lots of helpful cues that helped me to lift pain free so I can keep getting stronger. Highly recommend for any experience level!

Used several trainers through my years of working out but nothing can compare to THESIS. It's more…read morethan just training sessions here and there... it's a full service transformation. The team there walked me through each step of the process to achieve my goals with daily accountability and a tailored routine. The best part is that my mentality has shifted and I'm now at a good place mentally where I achieved and can now maintain my goals as a part of daily life. Thank you!!

Hands down the best equipped and and staffed personal training gym in the DMV. But that doesn't…read morereally describe it. Apologies for the long review but it takes a bit to really describe how unique a place like this. Thesis is a fitness and nutrition home for people that want to make themselves accountable for their health & lifestyle no matter where they are on their fitness journey. Their trainers are the most qualified in weight training & nutrition coaching. The gym is for personal training only and is a large space for being just for personal training. And it is equipped like a D1 athletic department with the best of everything. It is always sparkling clean with their on staff cleaning crew and has high end spacious locker rooms with first class toiletries. Which is unique outside of the big membership gyms like Vida or Equinox. They help you make informed decisions about your training and nutrition. They are a team. The trainers are constantly learning from each other & the head of instruction and collaborate on clients. The vibe is affirming and welcoming no matter the level of fitness you are in currently. The culture there embraces the diversity that is the DMV. It isn't a "bro gym" or a place where women get creeped on which is so common at gyms. Every time I train, there are as many women as there are men. The trainers don't just "turn on" for your sessions, which are challenging. They are checking on you daily. If I'm slacking in the steps department, I might get a text from my trainer in the middle of the afternoon suggesting I get out for a walk! When I'm on vacation or traveling, he asks me to send him what I have to work with in a hotel gym and throws together workouts for my trip! All of this from their amazing Thesis app. Same on food. If I have regular restaurants that I go to, we look a the menu together to see where I can make healthy choices. My point is, trainers aren't winging it with the latest workouts they saw on instagram! Or telling you to eat grilled chicken breast & broccoli every day. They help you make informed choices that are sustainable for the long term. They aren't just independent contractors (or employees that are treated like contractors). This isn't a side gig for them. What I think is really unique is that they are full time employees with benefits and an actual base salary. They aren't going to starve when clients take time off in the summer or the holidays. This matters to me not just because it's the right thing to do but because it attracts the best talent that will actually stick around! It means they aren't just being compensated for the hour on the floor with me, they are paid to develop my training program, monitor my growth, make adjustments, check in daily, measure my progress with body scans and other high tech measurements. And to constantly keep me accountable for the goals I have set for myself (which may be different than somebody else). The trainers and staff are literally invested in your growth & progress. Cheering you every step of the way. It is a little more expensive than training sessions at a high end membership gym like equinox but there is no monthly membership fee and you aren't training and working in while people are just working out in a crowded gym floor. If you are looking for a place that is truly a fitness & health home, this is it!

Just moved to this area with my husband and it was a blessing that we found this gym so close to…read morehome! First thing we noticed is how welcoming the owners were and how much thought went into every aspect of this gym! Now that we're members and enjoy the environment of this gym daily, we're so happy with our choice to be here instead of anywhere else. There's nothing better in a gym than to feel supported and encouraged and on fire because of those around you! This place is Special and I'm excited for the day where everyone gets to experience its unique approach to health and wellness! RT Training And Performance is a state of the art facility, don't let its size fool you. It has everything you need to achieve greatness. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The facility is clean and the environment is just right. Not one thing to complain about. Happy to be apart of the RT Family.

After working out at a commercial gym for years, I am excited to have made the transition to this…read moregreat training facility! As a lifter and strongwoman competitor, it's so nice having equipment that's in great shape at my fingertips. The staff is kind and helpful, and members are respectful of each other- something you rarely encounter at generic, commercial gyms. Whether you're beginning your fitness journey or a seasoned athlete, RT is the best gym in the area!

This gym is SO friendly & fun. The coaches keep the work outs interesting. The other members are…read moresocial, personable & supportive. 3 more things I want to focus on. First: if you're nervous about this CrossFit-type of set up, let that go. Whether you feel like your body isn't strong enough or you don't know what you're doing, push that aside and walk in -- they'll meet you exactly where you are. Second: it's liberating not having to carry the mental weight of designing your own workout and then willing yourself through it. Here, you can offload all of that & just show up. The coaches handle the rest. Some days I walk in thinking "this is going to be a bad one, I'm just not feeling it today" -- and walk out having had a great workout. Those are some of my favorite days. Third: college sports were long ago at this point. It's great to remember I can push through discomfort and do hard things. That feeling shows up in the rest of my life.