This gym is hands down the best in the area. I'm really glad I tried free passes at multiple gyms…read morebefore getting a membership here, so I can confidently say that. It's the largest Anytime Fitness I've ever been to, and never feels crowded. The staff are friendly and helpful, always saying hi, and the place is kept very clean. You can tell they really care about the gym. There are many new machines and lots of space to work out. The bathrooms are typical of an Anytime, pretty small, but I've come to the gym at all hours and there's never a wait for the bathroom or showers. It's on the pricier side for a monthly membership, but definitely worth it!

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've had an excellent experience training with Chris at Onelife Fitness at the Pike & Rose…read morelocation. He is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and knows exactly how to push me without overdoing it. Every workout challenges me, but I always feel supported and confident in what I'm capable of. Since I started training with Chris, I've consistently gotten stronger and have been able to increase the weight I'm lifting without ever feeling like it's too much. He has a great ability to challenge me while making sure my form is correct and that I feel safe and confident throughout every workout. You can tell that Chris genuinely cares about his clients and their progress. If you're looking for a trainer who is encouraging, skilled, and invested in helping you reach your goals, I highly recommend training with him.

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!

I could not be happier about finding Sweatshop. The gym is clean, approachable, and well equipped…read more I was looking for somewhere welcoming in my post partum era, and have found a home where I can continue to excel. What I love most is my trainer - Abigail. She's engaging, encouraging and effortlessly funny. At 35 with a busy toddler and full time job, I am the fittest I've ever been - and getting stronger every day! I genuinely love Sweat Shop, and I think you will too!!

I've just got to share my joy about the Sweat Shop in Kensington. Small gym, great vibes,…read moreimmaculately maintained. I was always a member at big box gyms, and constantly grossed out by the volume of people who use the facilities and don't clean up after themselves. When I found the Sweat Shop, I actually started looking forward to going to the gym. I've been a member for five years, and today I did 10 chin ups! I've never been particularly athletic or coordinated, but my trainer Dan has changed the way I live and move. also, their massage therapist is unparalleled!

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.

Love this gym! Most modern trendy and up to date gym in the dmv. For serious athletes and people…read morewho really want to take their fitness journey to the next level. Always playing great music and I love the sauna access. Also it's next to Trader Joe's which is great because you can do your meal prep shopping right next door. It's pricey but it's worth it

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 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.

Super...adequate…read more The gym itself is decent and reasonably clean, although I question how clean the free weights are (I have never seen anyone clean them). The lack of hand sanitizer (machines empty and only 3 or 4 in the gym), no access to water fountains (bottle refill portion), people often wearing masks improperly (nose out or not covering their mouths), and the way everything is disorganized are glaring problems. The free weights need to be re-racked at the end of the day and relabeled to encourage people to put weights back where they belong (not a mix of very light weight and the heaviest dumbbells on the same rack). It's hard to find some curl bars and the barbell weight clips are frequently bent up to be almost useless and are frequently missing. The staff is a complete toss-up, some are friendly, and some act like your (paying) presence is a nuisance. If the gym membership was at pre-pandemic pricing I would not recommend this gym.

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.

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.

This review primarily will be a comparison of this Planet Fitness (PF) to my home Planet Fitness in…read moreSilver Spring. I stopped by this Planet Fitness on a whim because it's close to my job. As soon as I entered the parking lot, I was surprised (in a good) way with the magnitude of this location. Also, I was very happy that I did not have to pay for parking. I thought this location was very well-maintained compared to the other two PFs that I have visited in the area. For instance, I did not see a whole bunch of dust bunnies "hopping", rolling, and floating around the gym. Everything looked shiny and new. Also, the bathroom/locker room did not remind me of a restroom in an airport or a dive bar. I was very pleased that this PF has large free weights, stretching, and cardio areas with plenty of FUNCTIONING cardio equipment. Also, the majority of the machines looked pretty new. While this is not my home PF, I hope the visit more often when I have to work in the office. I hope my pleasant experience was not beginner's luck since I visited on a Saturday morning.

The gym is dirty, equipment is frequently broken and left out of service for weeks. Long wait…read moretimes to use equipment especially during the summer as the gym is PACKED with kids.

Great gym for people with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. They have…read moregroup classes and do one on one personal training.

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.

Great gym and friendly staff. Nice mixture of equipment for strength training, cardio, and group…read morefitness classes. Overall a well equipped facility. The sauna is nice and the gym/amenities are cleaned frequently throughout the day. Never too packed during peak hours. The owner, Marc is there frequently as well and you can tell he takes pride in his club. They also host events on a regular basis and there is definitely a strong community feel here. Always love that in a gym! I recommend checking this place out for a membership over other nearby gyms.

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!