Can't believe it's taken me a year to post this review, especially cause it's Yelp that brought me…read morehere in the first place! Small group weight training is top notch, with tailored workouts for to meet your physical (and arguably mental) health needs. Trainers are unbelievably competent and supportive! I have significant health concerns, and I truly believe that this gym is part of the reason I stay well. Also, they have really cultivated community, so I have become friendly with so many of the people who train alongside with me. This gym is a gift to yourself. I hope you check it out soon!

I've been a member of UA since Feb 2016. At the time, I was on the cusp on turning 50 (OK, so you…read moreall know my age now!) and I knew it was (past) time to get serious about my health/fitness. I had done exercise programs on and off (mostly off) over the years. I knew how important exercise was but I hated it. It was either boring, or it wasn't convenient, or it was hard to stay motivated. Today, I have never felt stronger or more confident. In fact, to my huge surprise, when my job was causing serious stress, all I could think was, "I NEED a workout today." I have never said that in my life! The coaches at UA are top-notch professionals. They take their work seriously, celebrate with you, and are encouraging. I look forward to seeing the coaches -- they are energetic, friendly, supportive, and have taught me a tremendous amount. This contributes greatly to me staying motivated to keep coming back and improving. Getting a new program each month also helps stave off the typical boredom of a "regular" gym. Something else that was unexpected but great nonetheless -- there is a wide variety among UA's members (age, gender, physical shape, natural ability, etc.). I am inspired by and feel comfortable around my fellow UA-ers b/c they each face their own challenges. I highly recommend you give UA a shot. (The also have a location in Sterling, VA.)

So far best gym chain in the DMV right now without having to go to the extreme side of the scale…read moreand pay for what may as well be a private "club". Onelife gyms expanded to purchase a lot of locations of other region gyms and in doing so their styles differ a bit between gym - which may be jarring for some. But you don't have to notice if you get the cheaper membership with fewer gym choices. Classes are good and offer varied options, but you may have to hunt for which gym works for your time schedule as getting to one on time is a chore with our traffic. Including all the basics you may need and more, like child care optional extras for the families that need it. At this pace this is set to be a good gym for you for the next ten years easily.

I've been coming to this OneLife Fitness location for quite some time and have always had a good…read moreexperience... until today. I came in for my regular workout around 8:00 PM and started a warm-up on a machine in the personal training area. I understand that this area is prioritized for personal training between 6 AM and 7:30 PM, but at that time (8pm)there wasn't anyone using this specific machine. I even asked another member nearby, who confirmed he was not using it. A trainer with tag name under Michael L approached me in a very aggressive and confrontational manner. I had my headphones on and barely heard him yelling out, but before I could even respond, he walked up and pretty much forcefully pulled the machine cord and told me to leave this machine because he claimed to be using it for his trainee. What made the situation worse was that even the trainees he was working with appeared uncomfortable, and another member who witnessed the interaction told me not to mind him and kindly offered me his machine instead. This was a very disappointing experience and not the level of professionalism I expect from someone representing this gym. I hope management addresses this, as it reflects poorly on an otherwise good facility.

I had the pleasure of starting my training with Wayne and I was not disappointed!…read more Wayne took the interest and time to educate me to understand nutrition, to offer me the tools I needto create a plan specific to my needs, development, and evolution. His true goal is everyone's personal health and fitness success, and to for each of us to live a healthy lifestyle. Thank you, Wayne!

My husband and I have been going to Wayne for over two years now and couldn't recommend him more…read morehighly. He pushes hard but not so hard that you burn out. I always leave my sessions feeling glad that I went. I also was able to stick with my workouts throughout my pregnancy up until the week before I had my baby, which helped my recovery immensely!

I am a person that pays a attention to small details because I am also an operations manager…read more LA Fitness took over the Xsport gyms in the Fairfax area and shut down all the pools but our membership cost did not go down at all - NOT ONE PENNY. What the heck is going on?!?! Reopen the dang pools or lower the rates!! I literally joined XSport in 2023 for the pool and then never got to use it because at first it kept needing repairs, then LA Fitness took over and closed it completely. I thought it was just that location (Strawberry Ln.) so I came to this one and it was closed too! So far, the only plus at this location is all the machines are usually in service (unlike strawberry ln, which has now closed completely). There's a 35lb kettlebell with no companion. All weights should have a companion. This is an easy fix that has never been addressed. Unlike Strawberry Ln, only ONE of the front desk staff is friendly and personable. I don't know his name but he's a gentleman with locs, he always greets everyone when they come and go. I've seen 2 trainers greet as well if I wave first. The other front desk staff just sit at the desk on their phone and say Hi - that's about it. Staff overall should be more personable and welcoming. Further, the plumbing is not good. The toilets can't even flush the toilet paper on the first flush. I have to press the button at least 5-7 times. There's almost no pressure. Highly unsanitary. The ladies locker room never smells like it's been tended to no matter what time I've been there. There's no trash but is anything being wiped down? Mopped? disinfected?! It doesn't smell like it. Only person I ever see cleaning around there is the guy who vacuums the floors, because he's often doing it during the evening rush. Operationally, he should probably vacuum before or after that evening rush or someone could trip over the extension cord he uses. He'll vacuum right around your feet while you're mid-movement. He's done it to me several times when I'm at the benches doing a set. It's distracting and dangerous. Because of the Strawberry Ln gym closing, this one is even more crowded. I hope they have plans to expand if they're not going to reopen the pool. Get rid of it and add more machines or something. It's highly unfair for the pool to be advertised and that our membership was partially based on that, for it to not even be available! Lastly, the signs still say Xsport even though it's been LA Fitness for over a year. Update your information!

Was a member of XSport back in 2017 and eventually quit the gym a few years later when better…read moreoptions came around. Decided to try it out now that LA Fitness took over - in hopes that it was cleaned up and a better overall gym. This. Place. Is. Disgusting. I did a free trial and went in the morning. The bathrooms were gross with full sanitary containers in the stalls. Soap was empty in all but one of the dispensers. Someone left food just sitting, opened and spoiling, on the counter. Clearly whoever cleans before they lock up decided to omit the cleaning part. The gym space has so much potential but everything is insanely worn down and DIRTY. I've been to 'run down' gyms and you don't need new, fancy equipment to be clean. Also, the person that closed the night before clearly didn't care to put anything away. Looked like a toddlers play room after a candy induced episode - stuff all over the place. This place needs to shut down, revamp the entire interior, and just start over. I hate that the closest, most convenient gym makes you feel like you need a tetanus shot after a work out.

After a long search I finally found an All Woman's Gym! Absolutely no men around and Absolutely no…read moremean girls! I started in April of 2023 and as of today Jan 19th 2024 I am down 50lbs and have lost 3 dress sizes! The instructors are there because they want to be. They are encouraging, fun, upbeat and have become like family. They push you when you need it and always have an encouraging word when you are struggling to get that last rep in before the buzzer. The other client's are also outstanding and miss you when you are not around. If you are looking for a gym that caters to all ages, sizes and fitness levels then this is the place. Regardless if you are super fit or just getting started you will find that Empower Fitness is your new favorite spot!

So glad I found this gym! I had been going to the drop-in…read moreclasses at Oak Marr Rec Center for about a year (4-5x/week), when my favorite classes started to get so crowded that I had to show up 15-20 minutes early just to get in (and still I'd have to fight for space on the floor) and eventually I pulled something in my back and had to stop exercising for several months. Empower Fitness has everything I wasn't getting at Oak Marr: small, uncrowded classes (that you reserve a spot for); classes on holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day...); workout routines that change regularly and often; and, most importantly, attentive instructors. They teach the proper form for each exercise and keep an eye on you during class, giving suggestions and encouragement. All fitness levels are welcome, and the instructors provide modifications to accommodate ability and injuries. I've been going 12x/month for a year (4-5x/week during the summer) and I am still injury-free and looking forward to every class.

Mariam is awesome. She designs varied and interesting workouts and after only a few weeks I'm…read morealready feeling a lot stronger. She's very knowledgeable about fitness and diet and she's fun to talk to.

Mariam is a 10/10. I started training with her in March, 2022 and in the last 6 months, she's…read moretransformed my body. I'm the strongest I've ever been in my life (I'm 41), and have muscle definition I've never seen. Aside from the results I've seen, she's just an incredible human. She's a wonderful friend who I look forward to seeing every week, and I ALWAYS feel better after seeing her. If you want to make your life better, train with Mariam.

The people at SAPT are some of the most passionate people in the strength and conditioning…read moreindustry. I have never met a group that cares so much about the health and well being of others that they spend nearly every waking moment studying and teaching people about how to move better, faster, and stronger. The training programs they write are based on years of study and research and they individualize it to a persons needs. They first give you an assessment in which they take videos and analyze specific movement patterns to find strengths and weaknesses. They then use the information to design an intelligent, safe and highly effective program to you or your athlete the competitive edge. If you are unsure just go and talk to them yourself and you will instantly see their passion and devotion to make you and your athlete better. Don't hesitate and go and get that edge.

Our daughter started there as part of volleyball. Covid hit, and she continued on virtually until…read morethey had to close, and when they reopened our two sons started going. One was already in college and just wanted to get fit, the other was a swimmer who was getting ready for his senior year in high school. Their training was instrumental in his getting personal bests during high school swim and helped get him on a DIII college swim team and he was sad when he finally had to give up SAPT to go to college. Our daughter continued to get ready for her club volleyball season, but suffered an ACL tear an had to have full reconstruction surgery in January of 2021. She was back at SAPT only about two weeks later, with the doctor's blessing, and they worked on her upper body and healthy leg. When she was able to start PT on her knee, Hunter, her SAPT coach, was able to work with that PT so the PT worked on flexibility while SAPT worked on strength. She shocked the doctor at her check ups, as there is usually significant atrophy in the injured leg but she hardly had any. She came back stronger than ever, thanks to her trainers at SAPT, and had an amazing u17's club volleyball season and it looks like she'll be playing DI! I would highly recommend SAPT for any athlete, or anyone who just wants to get into shape!!!!

I've been a member for over three years, and the gym has remained consistently well-run and…read morewell-equipped. The atmosphere has stayed focused and positive, with a diverse crowd of people who are serious about fitness. Hours of very good as well. They stay open till 7 PM Saturday and Sunday which is preferable.

My visits with Gold's Gym have always been fun with a large variety of exercise equipment to choose…read morefrom. I highly recommend this one :))

The best OTF studio in Fairfax! Motivating coaches, helpful and friendly front desk staff, and…read moreenergizing atmosphere.

I used to go to orange theory in Centreville but left because of a ton of issues the gym was…read morehaving. Including that I spent a ton of money on the link that goes on my Apple Watch for orange theory and it had so many technical difficulties which they refused to resolve. They wouldn't give me a new one or send it out for testing but it continued to not work and I was barely able to track progress. I would also have to stop in the middle of a workout for them to try to get it to link to my watch. Anyway, I recently considered giving orange theory a shot again. I started looking at this location with the hope they might be more professional. They have repeatedly called and emailed me. At this point I feel they should know that if someone really wants to join, they will. Calling and emailing again and again doesn't change anything. At first I was just ignoring it but this morning they called me before it's even 9:00am yet. On a Sunday. I personally felt this was really disrespectful. They obviously don't have any care or respect and once again come off as unprofessional. At least understand that it's a Sunday before 9:00 am. I am with my family. Stop harassing me.

I've been going to Lifetime Fitness for over 13 years, and Zach is by far the best Aquatics Manager…read moreI've seen. He takes the time to talk with everyone and really gets to know the members. His staff is well-trained, friendly, and professional, and the pool and sauna are always spotless -- which is a major factor for me. Zach is also great with kids and makes swim lessons fun and engaging. I especially appreciate the small basketball hoop he added to the pool area -- such a thoughtful touch that members of all ages enjoy. You can tell he truly cares about creating a great experience for everyone. Keep up the excellent work, Zach! Lifetime is lucky to have you.

My husband, one year old and I moved from Cali and being new here we decided to try the gym out. We…read morehave now been here for fourish months I cannot express how much we LOVE this gym. Not only is the staff incredibly welcoming but the love and support they have for our daughter is amazing. This gym has become a home away from home with the amazing childcare, staff, top tier shakes and even swim lessons. We're so grateful to the staff for making us feel so welcomed. Patiently waiting for toddler Lifetime Merch !!