This was such a loaded experience. As someone who frequents many small studios like this in various…read moreparts of the DMV, especially the V, I definitely have my likes and dislikes. Likes: Anna-Maria, the instructor, was very sweet. She was warm and welcoming, very encouraging throughout the workout, and had an interesting playlist. It was also a pretty good workout with the core/upper body sections being better than others. Format: Surge Strength. It was very much a "lift to the music" while bringing in cardio elements workout. I like having music blaring but being on beat (or striving to be) annoys me because you're pressured to break form and not move meaningfully. I probably looked crazy, but I was seconds behind the other people in class because I wanted to actually lift, not swing my arms around. Also, some of the moves (mostly lower body), when moving that quickly, just don't target the areas I want to strengthen meaningfully. For some moves, I'd opt for slower, more controlled, classic moves so I could get it right. We were using "light to heavy" dumbbells - I think the highest is 15 pounds. Also, the "stop, grab your mat, unfold, and do floor work for a couple minutes" thing was kind of disorienting at times. Facilities/equipment: this is my second biggest gripe. While it looked mostly visibly clean, the floors were dirty AF, covered in stringy hairs. Ew. During the floor sections, I could see hair and other debris on the floor and it would even get on me if any part of me even slightly came off the mat, or hairs would be hanging from my weights when I picked them up.yuckkk. Also, the mats were funky. Very clear that they rely on folks doing the one-wipe swipe after sweaty workouts for cleaning and that's gross. They don't have a water cooler or even a cool Flow Water station or anything - they have two water fountains that are relatively low pressure. And they're connected, so only one works at a time. And they looked a little dusty. Vibe: It's a no for me, dawg. Outside of Anna-Maria, there was like NO diversity in the room (maybe one Asian woman in the front) which feels VERY WEIRD when the playlist is VERY Black with a little Brown sprinkled in. On top of that, the women in there were stuck up and some were, frankly, obnoxious. I got multiple stares (Yes, I'm Black! OMG lol) and when I was attempting to fill my water at the ratchet fountain, before I knew they were connected, this one white studio member, in such a condescending way, was like, "hi, yeah, they're actually connected, so..." Girl, bye. Oh, that brings me to another point: It was my first time at that location. I checked in and received no orientation/guidance from the girl at the front desk. I ended up entering the studio room and, thankfully, Anna-Maria was able to help me get set up. I think the girl at the front desk heard me receiving instructions and ran in just as the workout was about to start and apologized for not introducing me to things. But it was very much an afterthought and if I was someone who was super anxious or thrown off by stuff like that, I would've left. Oh, and it's def the type of place where the same people show up for the same classes (or multiple) regularly. To be honest, I disliked the vibe so much initially, I considered leaving like five minutes into the workout. But a player has goals, so I stayed. It seemed pretty clear who this space is intended for. And I've pretty much NEVER felt that way before, even when working out in tiny studios in places like Del Ray and Loudoun. I was less uncomfy towards the end, but initial impression plus hair: ew. You'll get a cute workout in but this vibe? Not for me.

Was recommended this studio by a friend who lives locally and dropped into MVMNT for a quick early…read moremorning class while in town. We stayed in Downtown Alexandria and the gym was around 15 mins away (walking). Such a great cute little women's studio. We did the Bosu class and it kicked our butts. The instructor made sure we had the right form and led a fast paced high intensity class. Would definitely recommend! Please note - there's only one bathroom for the studio which includes a shower.

Starfit is wonderful! I've been going here about 8-9 months for small group classes and personal…read moretraining. This is a very fun, supportive, and non judgmental environment. There is a lot of camaraderie and laughter. The trainers watch out for you and always have modifications ready if there is a certain move you can't do. I always walk out sweaty and tired in the best way. This has been my first experience with weightlifting. I joined up after doing a month of physical therapy for chronic pain. I was very worried about feeling pressure to go too heavy or too fast, but instead I've gotten a lot of encouragement to go at my own pace and to focus on correct form. LeeAnn is especially caring and really looks out for her clients. She listens to you and puts a lot of thought and personalization into the individual sessions based on your needs and abilities. Somehow she always knows how to keep me challenged and doing things I didn't know I could do!

StarFit Studio is second to none for comprehensive and supportive fitness training. The trainers…read moreare knowledgeable, the workouts are focused on strength, flexibility, stamina and mobility, and everyone supports each other.

I am new to Orange Theory but signed up at this location a couple months ago. I have two colleagues…read morewho both raved about their OTF experience at this location and I now see why. It has been great! OTF offers excellent cardio and strength classes at a variety of convenient times. The real magic is the OTF staff - I have found them to be so welcoming, positive, fun, and wonderful all-around instructors. I have recently had classes with Erica and Chey who are both terrific. The OTF instructors seamlessly make the classes challenging but fun and foster a welcoming group atmosphere - whether you are brand new or a regular. They offer a nice mix of workouts to keep things interesting, and there are frequent seasonal challenges or themes to look forward to. I feel much healthier and active than I have in years thanks to this OTF location and their staff. (I also like you can drop in at other OTF locations, which I have done a handful of times). I highly recommend checking them out!

I have only attended two classes so far, but I already love OTF Carlyle! Abigail and Chelbie made…read moreeverything so easy for my first trial class. Chelbie helped me on my first day and made me feel so welcomed and valued-- I seriously love her! Coach Allie made me feel super comfortable for my first workout and is also so, so nice. Abigail helped me before my last class and she was amazing, as well. Those girls are honestly one of the reasons I love OTF so much already! As far as the workout, it is the perfect intensity for me. It is an AWESOME, challenging workout but everything is doable and you can cater everything to your fitness level. I like seeing my heart rate and being able to easily know when to possibly pull back and when to push harder! I was amazed at how many calories I burned in the class! I don't think I have ever burned so many calories in a single workout! I think the price is very fair for the value. I'm looking forward to many more classes! :)

Wow, if you're like me and need that extra push of motivation, this is a great place. Berhane makes…read moreeveryone feel like they're getting personal training. It's not easy to motivate me to workout, but his style of training is perfect. I've always taken classes through class pass, but will probably start just signing up through his website because I like the classes so much. He pushes you to do your best, but not to the point of injury like some other trainers. He's tough, but also caring and realistic. Seriously though, I can't say enough nice things about BT Fitness. I've tried a few classes, he has a body pump style one and a circuit training one that I like. As for COVID protocol, he encourages mask wearing, keeps class size limited, and has a sanitation machine that he sprays equipment with after each use. I felt very safe here my first time back post COVID.

This was a very fast-paced class. I def got more done and burned a ton more in 40-ish minutes than…read moreI expected. We started right on time and ended a few minutes shy of 8:45. Overall, I enjoyed the class. It was mostly women for the Saturday boot camp, which I found on Class Pass. The instructor is a man and he's no-nonsense. Haha. Everyone participating in class was nice. It wasn't a "warm" environment but it seems like there's a community there. Overall, a good workout. I definitely would've liked more explanation about where things were, additional modifications for my bar, etc. But I got the job done!

Clean, great equipment, cool atmosphere. The staff is always nice. This is by far my favorite gym…read moreon base.

3.6 stars due to the limitations in the gym. Yet I will give it 4 stars for being clean and 5 stars…read morefor easy check in and FREE. Limited attached weights. Small gym with a decent amount of cardio equipment yet limited sanitary stations with paper towels and wipes. I didn't see a sauna and the bathroom area was small. There was a locker area by the entrance area. It was the busiest gym I have used in Ft Belvoir. The other gyms are smaller, dead, and not used as much. Not as large and not many cardio and attached weight machines like Planet Fitness (my last gym membership place in Ft Campbell) yet the convenience outweighs paying $10 a month for Planet Fitness. Very grateful to have a place to workout for free to avoid traffic, spending gas money, and paying $120- $350 a year for gym membership.

Love the classes offered by StudioContrology. The instructor is friendly and thoughtful, and also…read morereally motivating and fun so you want to keep coming back and working hard. Shes great at explaining and tailoring moves so each class member can get a great workout at their fitness level.

Started my journey here December 2021 and have seen so much growth not just physically but…read morementally. This gym is all about culture and accountability. You meet people from different age groups with the same goal. The coaches hold you accountable for the goals you have set for yourself. They have one on one meetings with you to make sure you are making those changes outside of the gym. If you struggle with making life style changes and holding yourself accountable I highly recommend you try out their free week to see if this is your type of environment. The affirmations during the aftermath of the workouts are extremely uplifting...a huge plus. Schedule is from Monday-Saturday, each day targets something different and some days are HIIT style workouts. They have all types of equipment and will modify the workouts for you depending on the level of strength you are currently at. Once in a while they will have yoga classes, stretch exercising classes and nutritional seminars. Lastly they have 2 early bird time windows, a mid day and 2 night schedules, so if you have a weird work schedule they most likely have a workout time frame for you! You really get your moneys worth, highly recommend!

I had a very disappointing experience with Hodges Fitness and ultimately decided to cancel my…read moremembership. When Hodges Fitness first communicated that members needed to arrive on time, I was told that the concern was because people arriving late was disrespectful to the coaches and other members. Later, the explanation changed to being a matter of "safety." I found the changing explanation frustrating and confusing. I also spoke directly with the owner, Teresa Hodges, about the required warm-up. I explained that I prefer to do my own warm-up because I run before class and therefore have already warmed up. I was told that I still needed to arrive for the class and could simply sit there rather than participate in the warm-up. I found this unreasonable. I am paying for a membership, and I believe how I choose to warm up before participating in a workout should be my personal choice, provided I am not creating a safety issue for myself or others. Things became even more frustrating when the facility began locking the doors once a class had started, including when someone was only a few minutes late. On one occasion, I arrived late and found myself locked out. Since I could not enter through the front door, I took it upon myself to enter through the back entrance of the building so that I could attend the class. I subsequently received a message from staff telling me that I was only permitted to use the front entrance. While I understand having designated entrances, that becomes a problem when members are locked out of the front door. Another issue occurred when I had to cancel a class because a doctor's appointment unexpectedly ran much longer than anticipated. I notified Teresa that I had experienced an unexpected medical issue and realized that, although I could still make it to the class, I would be late. Teresa waived the $15 cancellation fee, which I appreciated, but I was still charged an additional $10 late-arrival fee. My biggest concern is that the five-minute late-arrival rule and the practice of locking the doors were not disclosed in the membership contract that I signed. I specifically raised this concern with the owners and explained that, had I known these rules were part of the membership expectations, I would not have joined the facility. To be clear, my issue is not with the coaches. The coaches were great, and I enjoyed working with them. My issue is with what I found to be overly rigid, petty, and unreasonable policies regarding attendance, warm-ups, and late arrivals. If you are someone who prefers to do your own warm-up or who may occasionally be a few minutes late due to circumstances beyond your control, I would strongly recommend carefully reviewing the facility's policies before joining. After I ultimately quit the gym, I also took the time to write a review and explain my concerns directly. I never received a response from the owners. Overall, I believe the membership experience could have been much better with clearer communication, more reasonable policies, and greater consideration for individual circumstances.

This is a great alternative for people who just want to go and work out without all the classes,…read morelevels and nonsense of more corporately systematized gyms. But you'll still get a real level of personal training. The founder just talks to you and then puts you straight to work based on your fitness level and desires. I also like the intense, multi-activity and compressed workout style. A person who has been working out for 15 + years like me or a complete newbie could benefit. I am not a fan of group or instructor lead workouts but I will definitely be back here to learn more from a real professional.