A few months after becoming a member, I tried spinning classes, which were fun and challenging. I…read moresoon noticed the seats, set parallel to the floor, didn't fit my anatomy. I was sliding forward uncomfortably. I brought a wrench, raised the front of (just)one seat a notch, and then it didn't feel as if I were struggling to stay on. I chose the narrowest, least padded style, similar to a racing bike saddle. The owner told me I was the only one who preferred that kind. There used to be a 'needs fixing' sheet for members to list equipment problems. Some had written complaints that the bike seats were 'tipped.' So, the staff flattened all the seats. I went to Lee, the manager, and asked politely if I could have one seat (just one seat!) adjusted to my comfort. I was met with an expression of surprise and mild annoyance. Denied. The classes were never full so nobody would've been forced to use a 'tipped' seat. But even if all the bikes in the spinning studio had been taken, there were four more in other parts of the gym, which I never saw in use simultaneously. One seat on any of those could've been adjusted without forcing anyone to use a 'tipped' seat. And of course, the seat posts are interchangeable. So, on it went: I'd adjust a single saddle, a staff member would flatten it, and the charade would begin anew. I politely raised the issue with Ruby, the owner; she said she'd put a note on a saddle to not flatten it. A week later she reneged, implying Lee wouldn't allow it. The reasoning: If one was changed, then all could be changed and Lee wasn't willing to deal with that. Denied again. BUT, he accommodated all those who complained about 'tipped' seats. That's not fair. He could've easily worked with me and gotten to 'yes.' The seats are adjustable for a reason. The entire business is BASED on human anatomy, including its--ahem--variations. I was 'nudged' by the former manager shortly after starting my membership. Under my original 4-star rating on this page, she added a note asking me what it would take to add a fifth star. Consistent, prolonged and respectful treatment as a valued member, I would've told her. But, my reasonable requests were repeatedly ignored. A couple of the staff(K and K) seemed to view me as demanding, difficult, and treated me with veiled hostility. And then there's this: The two managers, Lee & Jen, plus Lee's wife, wrote 5-star reviews on this page. These are conflict of interest violations per Google usage rules. Owner Ruby added praise and thanks below these 'reviews.' P.S. The managers' illegitimate reviews and owner-added comments have been deleted. October 2023.

I like the fact that it's open 24/7, the gym is small, but definitely gives a good reputation to…read moreget on and do your workouts. I was only there for the 90 day trial and I'm a night owl, so coming here closer to midnight was quiet and at times, I'll have the gym to myself! It's a great gym. However, one thing I did notice is when I go take a shower after a work out and some bugs enter the bathroom flying around. At first, I was so hysterical because I thought a wasp came in, but no, idk what it is, but it's definitely not a wasp or mosquito. Other than that, great gym.

My last 5-star review for OneLife at Pike & Rose was posted in 2020 shortly after Maryland Gov…read more Larry Hogan lifted the COVID remain-in-place restrictions. Ever since then I have remain a committed member of OneLife at Pike & Rose for a number of reasons: 1. Pike & Rose staff and trainers are awesome! Everyone is willing to help and answer your questions. If you frequent the gym consistently, say 2 or 3 times a week as do I, gym staff and workout buddies will become a positive influence in your life. This helps you want to return to the gym on a regular consistent basis. 2. The outdoor astroturf workout space as well as the natural light throughout the East and South-facing gym always supply good visual energy. I have yet to find a gym with the high quality of natural light Pike & Rose supplies to members. 3. Local manager Skyler and Fitness Director Carolyn listen to members questions and/or concerns. The over all quality of the gym, the efficiency of equipment, the way in which members approach and use the gym are all on Skyler and Carolyn's radar. They may not be able to remedy a situation at any given moment for a number of valid reasons yet they will make a note. And they are always looking for ways to improve our experience at OneLife. Things do change for the better; new equipment arrives and class schedules are adjusted to help members. 4. The personal trainers are awesome! Every single one of them is kind, polite, friendly and approachable. You can always ask them a question or two and if they can't help you, they will direct you to someone who can. Over the years I have worked out with a number of personal trainers and I can guarantee you this: you fitness achievements will increase so long as you stick to it. What ever you are facing as far a personal limitations and/or goals go, your personal trainer will work with you to help you achieve your fitness goals while remaining mindful of any physical constraints that may need extra attention. Over time, the returns on your investment working out with a personal trainer will manifest themselves in a positive way (body, mind & spirit). 5. Lastly, the cleanliness of the gym and locker rooms remains attended to throughout the day. Cleaning staff are great, I enjoy seeing them as well when I work out at Pike & Rose. Keep at it and pace yourself. Slow and steady wins the race!

I love this location!…read more 3 Floor of fitness options: cardio, strength training, stretching areas, several group classrooms, red light therapy room, massage chair rooms, outdoor turf area, and saunas (within gender locker rooms). This gym is nicely constructed and renovated (from a different gym), and offers 2.5hrs of validated garage parking. No pool, but there are so many fantastic amenities and new equipment available, you won't mind. You'll get a warmup in trekking those 3 levels via stairs, but an elevator is readily available for accommodating all accessibility levels. Also, being located in the convenient area of Pike & Rose, there are plenty options to run errands, or grab food. I Highly recommend!

First off, the Sweat Shop is an excellent location to stay in shape with outstanding trainers, Sam…read moreand Dan, in an environment where the pace is yours and the participants minimal. My wife and I love it as when we go during the day, there is never a wait for equipment which definitely keeps you relaxed. When it comes to massages, Sam is the best by far that we have ever encountered. He is exceptionally strong, extremely knowledgeable and keeps you focused with his very easy-going mannerism. We highly recommend Sam and the Sweat Shop to keep your body fit while maintaining good habits both mentally and physically.

I've been going to this gym for the past 10 years and man let me tell you. This is one of the most…read morecomfortable gyms to work out in, Nobody judges or bothers you here. I would 100% recommend

The best gym in town if you are serious about fitness. very…read moreclean and well equipped. all equipment in excellent shape. ultra modern professional equipment. I see most well fit people using it. so far all are friendly and helpful. I like also the sauna as it is the only one I have seen in gyms that gets up to 212F as they are supposed to be so that you get the most health benefits and fast. Just 10 to 15 min their sauna is the same as 1 hour in others. Not overcrowded. People respect each other and actively using the equipment instead of showing off with friends and hogging eqipment I used to find in other places. They even have a private room people can use to take pictures of themselves. Reasonable camera use in the gym totally acceptable and respected by others, except in restrooms of course.

So this was my home gym for about 6 months. Unfortunately I didn't discover it any earlier when…read moreliving in the DMV or I would have been there A LOT longer and A LOT sooner. Love the gym and equipment - this gym (Rockville location) has everything you need to include several pieces of cardio equipment (but not too many because it's definitely a strength gym). The vibes are pretty good - I like the lighting, the posing room, the music, the chill staff, and that it's well maintained. My ONLY complaint about this gym is that on MANY occasions, they would just remove/change/move/add equipment with no warning. So for example, they had a nice, standard MTS row machine (plate loaded), and it was great. One day, I walked into the gym to do a pull day and it was GONE. Some other very clunky, very awkward machine in its place. Same with the plate loaded low row machine they had - loved it, walked in one day and GONE. Replaced with another back machine that was not even close to the same. I don't know, I just found this incredibly irritating! Anyway, the locker/restrooms are well maintained, there are saunas in each one, and plenty of lockers (although that was a new upgrade earlier this year, and none of the lockers have handles, so it's awkward), but whatever. The time of day I work out is awesome (around 2 am) because the gym is virtually empty, but I know during some other times of the day (bro hours, if you will), the crowd gets kind of douchey lol. Either way, I enjoyed this gym and would go back in a heartbeat. They also had a very easy cancellation system and I had no issues cancelling my membership (in advance) before I moved out of the area. *Lastly, they also offer several different plans, so make sure you find the one that meets your requirements.

I loved the workout sessions! If you're new to the gym, I recommend this gym as a great starting…read morepoint. The personal trainers tell you what you need to do, the machine is always available when you need it because they plan ahead, and they help you with your form. That said, I wasn't thrilled with the 6 week program at the Rockville location. Usually, 6 week programs help you lose 20 lbs (or a percentage of body fat if you're under 200 lbs) in that timeframe. It was a few hundred more then the cost of just sessions, but I saw results pictures from other people and I was promised nutrition sessions, so I thought it would be worth it. At the beginning of my program, I didn't get any before pictures or starting weight check at the gym. All that I had to do on my own. The nutrition session wasn't super helpful. I already watch a lot of videos on the topic and I aim for 100g of protein a day, so when I said what I was currently doing, they said to just keep it up and we never talked more about it. My other complaint is that not all the trainers use the app correctly. I came to the gym at a few different times depending on my schedule that week. The morning trainers never entered the weights I was lifting into the app log, so when I went to the afternoon trainer he wouldn't know if I progressed at all since I last saw him. That was kinda annoying because I'm paying over $1000 for a trainer and they don't keep track of my weights for me, I had to track that myself. The afternoon guy was good at using the app though. Hopefully they fix that. Overall, love the workouts, form critique, and direction in the gym. Accountability was good too since you scheduled sessions in advance. I wouldn't recommend the 6 week program. I started at 176.8 lbs and ended the program at 176.7 lbs, but I can see a little more muscle definition on my arms and I started thinking 30 lb weights were so heavy and only good for farmers walks, but now I use them in dumbbell overhead presses. I just feel like I didn't get anything extra out of it. Gym was worth it but 6 week program was not.

Power Train is not just "another gym", but rather a fitness home…read more When you walk in, you can tell how well-thought-out the design and use of the facility is... down to the the dreaded (but oh-so-good) yellow sled of death lol!. Everything in there is meant for you to get better, faster, stronger: - The personal training - while small group and not 1-1 - works out well and remains intimate, while giving you time to breathe between sets. - The bootcamp classes are never the same and you get the high intensity workout your body craves. As far as the staff goes, everyone is super friendly and welcoming and genuinely have an interest in your improvement, health and general well-being. They check-in on you and often push you past your limits. (Hi Tyler and Brian!) If you love feeling sore, sweating from every existing pore in your body and getting calloused hands, stop reading this review and go visit the guys at Power Train!

I had a very unpleasant experience at this LA Fitness location recently that left me feeling…read moreembarrassed and singled out by the manager Stacy. I drove about 30 minutes out of my way that morning to attend a yoga class with Kasturi, which was wonderful and absolutely the highlight of my visit. Unfortunately, the experience I had at the front desk before the class was the opposite. I brought my sister with me as a guest as I've done since 2022. My membership allows me to bring guests, and I've done so before without any issues. However, the manager, Stacy, immediately accused us of sharing a membership. This was not true and was honestly embarrassing to be accused of in front of other people. My sister was asked to sign a liability waiver, which is completely understandable. She simply asked to read the waiver before signing it. When she asked if it could be printed so she could read it more easily, she was told that wasn't possible. When I tried to take a photo of the waiver on the screen so we could read it, I was accused of taking a picture of the staff and was told I needed to leave the gym. I've never had an experience like this at any other location since starting my membership years ago. At one point the manager became visibly angry, slamming items on the desk and aggressively pushing the check-in machine toward my sister. She was extremely aggressive and rude. I was also asked to prove that I hadn't taken photos of staff by showing my phone, which I did. Nothing inappropriate was found. The entire interaction was loud, confrontational, and very uncomfortable. I've been a member of LA Fitness for years and have never experienced anything like this at any location. I've never encountered such a lack of professionalism and display of aggression from a staff member before. Again, the yoga class with Kasturi was great and worth the drive, but the front desk interaction made the start of the visit extremely stressful and embarrassing. I hope management looks into how situations like this are handled in the future, because members shouldn't feel accused or publicly embarrassed when simply trying to check in with a guest.

I visited the Aspen Hill location as a guest of my sister, who has been a long-time LA Fitness…read moremember, and unfortunately had a very negative experience with the manager, Stacy. From the moment we approached the desk, we were immediately accused of sharing a membership, which was completely untrue. The interaction felt confrontational right away. When I was asked to sign a guest waiver, I simply requested to read it before signing and asked if it could be printed. I was told it could not be printed. When we tried to take a photo of the waiver on the screen so I could read it more carefully, Stacy accused us of taking a picture of her and escalated the situation further. She demanded to see my sister's phone, including her recently deleted photos, despite there being no photo of her taken. I tried to assure her that "No one wanted a picture of her on their phone" but she still insisted to see my sister's personal photo archives. Once my sister showed Stacy her photo long, both recent and deleted that's was when she was finally able to move past accusing my sister of taking her photo. The exchange became loud and tense, and items were being slammed on the desk during the interaction. It felt hostile and unnecessarily aggressive for what should have been a routine guest check-in. The yoga class itself was wonderful and worth the drive, but the front desk experience was embarrassing and uncomfortable enough that it overshadowed the visit. I hope management takes steps to ensure guests and members are treated with professionalism and respect.

Joel is an amazing trainer, he's very knowledgeable and always explains what muscle we are working…read moreout and what each workout does ( which for me is very important because I workout on my own and I end up doing what Joel teaches me ) he also gives you nutritional advise. He pushes you to your limits and he's very fun, I workout once a week with him and i look forward to what he's got for me that day, he changes up the workouts from different body parts or different style of training sometimes he even let's me pick what I want to focus on that day which is awesome because he knows I want to see results. Since I been training with Joel I see results I feel stronger and I'm excited for my fitness journey and I'm glad I have an amazing trainer guiding me on it.

I first started training with Joel in 2013. He is unlike most trainers in that he is not just…read moreresults-driven, but also process-driven. He wants his clients to work hard in addition to having the proper techniques and form to avoid injury. Once the form is mastered, then the difficulty rises according to comfortability. He was willing to even set out dietary recommendations for me to help me have long-term success. I have lost 30 lbs since I first started training with Joel and have not looked back since. My set goals that once seemed unattainable are in clear view. His drive infuses your drive and you have the tenacity to not quit, but to do it everyday, with no excuses.

Just called into Planet Fitness had a great experience with Will he was very patient explained…read moreeverything very clearly went above and beyond to help with any other questions. Great service thank you

You guys know in the fine print when you sign up and they never told me this either that there is a…read more$49 I think yearly fee you have but I was never told about that signing up so screw this place and if you call any number to try and talk to someone you just get recordings and you will NEVER talk to anyone in corporate because it just keeps ringing then cuts you off

Spirit Club is the most amazing program that we have ever come across for my special needs…read moredaughter. Not only does it provide a great activity but the social aspect of joining a group each week of friends is the best. The instructor Erroll is the best, patient, fun and warm. Thank you Spirit Club for making our lives complete.

Seemed unorganized upon entering the facility. We had to wait for our trainer who was already with…read morea client during our time. This is In addition to the prior unpleasant experience with the woman via phone call that I previously mentioned. Stay away from this company or ask for a specific trainer via recommendation.

The best neighborhood gym you could ask for. From the second you walk in the door, you're greeted…read morelike family. The locker rooms and the gym itself are pristine. There is a very small amount of meatheads that grunt and drop weights. Its a lot of older neighborhood folks and I love that. They keep their equipment in good shape. They have regular classes that I've really enjoyed. They are even right next to the best deli in the area so you can get a Rueben when you're done working out!

I really love this gym. This is no cookie-cutter chain gym. This is a unique neighborhood gym and…read moreall of the instructors and the staff are awesome. There are flowers planted outside, house plants in the bathroom, it's always very clean. The people who come here are friendly. The sauna is nice. The facility is never too busy, you will always get a machine. The classes are top-notch and offered at a good range of times. I've done several of the yoga classes and a sprinkling of other classes. It's inexpensive. It's easy to get to, with plenty of parking available. They also have a very easy to use app for signing up for classes.