FOUNDATION FITNESS!!! I LOVE this place. I played sports growing up but was never someone who…read moreworked out on my own. Steven has helped me understand exercise techniques that I never could've figured out by myself. He knows exactly what I need to do to see improvement and isn't afraid to challenge me. All the trainers are awesome. Amber and McKenzie are so knowledgeable and helpful. Even though they aren't my trainers, they're very engaging, fun to be around, supportive, and are a part of my fitness journey. Steven has a great attitude and impeccable customer service. I'm glad I chose Foundation Fitness because I don't think I'd be as committed to working out if I didn't start here. A welcoming, challenging (but not in a scary way), fun, focused, and collaborative environment have been key to my success so far. Whether you're an exercise newbie or serious bodybuilder these capable trainers will help you achieve your goals and set new ones. Bonus: all the clients I've met are really cool too. Lastly, an honorable mention to Angelo (now at a different location): he's a great trainer, kind person, and very knowledgeable. COME TRY FOUNDATION FITNESS!!!

I. LOVE. THIS. GYM. If you're thinking about starting (or re-starting) an exercise program,…read moreFoundation Fitness is *life-changing*. There is a reason why their reviews are extraordinary; no matter where you are in your fitness journey, no gym has more heart or cares more. I've struggled with diet and exercise my whole life; my weight has fluctuated an embarrassing amount. When I first joined, I got winded climbing a flight of stairs. I was so deeply unhappy, and so ashamed of my fitness level that the whole prospect of setting foot in a gym was intimidating. I hated the thought of joining one of those large chain-gyms; I knew I needed more accountability. But Foundation Fitness is a small, community-oriented fitness center with a SPECTACULAR, non-judgmental team that will push and inspire you. Each of their trainers offers their own arena of expertise - Collin is exceptional in mobility and functional fitness, Amber will give you the best HIIT workout of your life, Angelo builds award-winning power-lifters, and Steven is a *phenomenal* weight-lifting/body sculpting coach. Whenever I show up, I feel welcomed, seen, and encouraged. (It's sort of like my inner high school nerd is hanging out with all the jocks, and they're being really nice to me??) The environment is always fun, even during the most grueling workouts. Some days we'll listen to 70s rock music, other times it might be DJ mixes or top hits. I've never met another gym-goer I didn't like; everyone is great. The aspect I love the very most about this gym is that I see clients of every age, body type, race, ethnicity, and ability; Foundation Fitness doesn't just preach community - they live it. Each of the trainers is friendly and fun, but also a consummate professional. The level of engagement and attentiveness I receive during my workouts is unsurpassed by any trainer I've ever had before, and I can see and feel the results. The trainers help build the foundation and give you the tools to continue your fitness outside of the gym. Nutrition coaching is included, as is an app you can link to MyFitnessPal, Apple Watch, Garmin, etc. I'll add that I did some price shopping in the area before I joined Foundation Fitness, and I found their rates to be extremely competitive, if not better than most. In terms of the facility itself, it's small - a couple of treadmills and other cardio machines, four separate rack stations, and all the standard training equipment (free weights, kettlebells, etc.). You're expected to arrive early and do at least 30 minutes of warm-up and stretching before your session. There isn't a locker room here (although there are bathrooms in the building), so this works best if you're able to shower/change at home. Also, the gym is intended for group or one-on-one training sessions; while you can technically show up and do cardio on your own, this isn't like standard gyms where you can just come and do weights whenever. If you're even considering joining a gym or working with a trainer, you won't find a better fit - I promise you. In about 3 months (with some hard work in and outside of the gym), I lost approx. 25 lbs and 10% of my body fat while building muscle. The compliments are nice, having clothes fit *so* much better is great, but nothing beats how I feel - happier, stronger, and hopeful. Joining Foundation First is one of the best things I've ever done for myself - ever.

Wheelhouse Pilates provides these wonderful HEALing Yoga classes that I greatly look forward to…read more Tamara teaches practice with grace, wisdom, energy, and of course humour because let's not take ourselves too seriously. This is enhanced by the friendly small group setting, meaning that you receive so much more instruction (and assists!) in a single class than otherwise. Tamara also has this fantastic ability to work with specific needs (e.g. my hip replacement) and to weave appropriate progressions into the classes during the week, then week over week. I have seen tremendous growth in my Yoga practice as a direct result. It is special. She will make _you_ feel special. The Yoga class is for up to six people, not heated and for all ability levels. You get out what you put in, both physically and mentally. I enjoyed it so much that I'm now also enthusiastically on a Pilates journey and recompiling my body's algorithms with how to move properly. I drive over 20 minutes to get to this location but it's absolutely worth it. The location is surrounded by some excellent eating and libations in Clifton, should you wish to reward your magnificence afterwards. You're worth it.

Incredible Pilates studio with great instructors! The vibe is warm & friendly & the classes are…read morechallenging (with plenty of modifications if you want less challenging). Lots of options for classes & instructors, AND they are all great! Parking is easy. It's really a very special place.

I love Studio Be. I love being greeted by a smile when I…read morewalk in for my class. I love that there are multiple seating areas, a spacious bathroom and plenty of cubies to go around. I love their staff and how hard they push their students to grow and dig a little deeper while still focusing on proper form. I love the wide variety of classes they offer and the fact that they have the occasional special and even offer some free classes on the plaza. I love that they hold community events and seem to genuinely care about their students. To be honest, I haven't ever found such a feeling of community at any of the other Pilates or Yoga studios I have been to. Fairfax is very lucky to have such a wonderful studio and I am very glad I stuck it out through that first barre class. Since then, I have had so much fun going through the intro equipment classes, getting to know different teachers, fine tuning movements, and getting pointers on how to take my practice to the next level. I have also thoroughly enjoyed taking advantage of the Dog Days of Summer package they offered in August and taking unlimited barre classes. A+

StudioBe is everything I've ever wanted in an exercise studio: supportive and knowledgeable…read moretrainers; friendly and fun staff and fellow students. The virtual sessions have been a lifesaver during the pandemic, and it's great to continue to have them as an option now that the studio is reopening. My backaches are all gone, and the trainers know just how to ease other pains as they arise in my 70-something-year-old body!

I love this boxing fitness studio so much. For reference, I've tried several boutique fitness…read moreclasses in the DMV - SolidCore, CorePower, Orange Theory, Red Effect, 9Rounds, etc. - but I've never craved a workout like BASH's. For other studios, I often dragged myself to class just to finish a class package, but for BASH I get so excited and pumped to go. It's been about 2 months here and I'm already 30 classes in! BASH is a combo of boxing and high intensity strength training for 45 minutes. Half of us start with floor exercises while the other half is on the bags, and you switch 1 to 2 times, so class really just flies by. The punching bags are filled with water making it easier on joints compared to traditional bags too. The coaches here are all amazing... so energetic, friendly, encouraging, and motivating! I think they have a very good balance of knowing who you are, but not getting into your business (unless you want them to lol); and giving you pointers during class but also providing you plenty of space to just get a good sweat in. I really appreciate that. I also love how they encourage us to give fist bumps...it's such a simple act but really gives you a sense of camaraderie and encouragement!

It's a really great little gym…read more I was in town for a week and took five classes. I was so grateful to have this and not just be stuck with my hotel gym. I walked from my hotel every day. Super convenient. There is parking just behind the gym if you drive there. I took the Bash, Box and Burn classes. For me the Box class was by far the best. It's extremely hard. Like no joke. It was great. Bash was really good too. Burn wasn't for me. It's more of a yoga class which is just not my thing. It was a little confusing given the brand but whatever. I should've read the details more closely when I signed up for that one. Also I have a wrist injury so couldn't do most of that class anyway. The Bash and Box classes go super fast so if you are unfamiliar with the six basic punches of boxing I would suggest getting a 101 class first just so you don't feel overwhelmed. Because it's so small it feels very community based. If tons of amenities are your thing this may not be the right fit. That said, I appreciated the towels and in the women's room there is a nice selection of toiletries. It also may not be right for anyone who needs adaptions due to injury. The classes just go too fast for that and all of the instructors are very young so maybe not super mindful of older bodies. It is very loud and tight quarters, by design but worth knowing in advance. There are free lockers. It was nice to see a huge diversity of ages, bodies and genders in the clientele. Good vibe.

Beyond Hot Yoga is truly a respectable studio that offers a wide variety of classes led by…read moreknowledgeable and skilled instructors. I've been coming here for over a month now, and I've consistently felt welcomed and encouraged by every instructor. I will note that each instructor has their own teaching style and slight variations in how they run their classes, but they all clearly have your best interests in mind. The classes are HOT, hotter than a lot of other studios in the area. If you're not looking for a challenge, this might not be the place for you. If I had to recommend one class, I'd recommend trying out the Sunday class with Maria. She's awesome, and the class always forces me to get up on a Sunday morning. The studio is very clean and well maintained. The women's locker room has plenty of space and showers, which come in handy after sweating it out in class. Be sure to bring your own mat, a full sized towel, and plenty of water. If you forget anything, they usually have some available.

Neighborhood gem…read more Popped in for a few classes with Jose and Jessica...their instruction is subtle and you don't feel like you're getting yelled at while practicing your peace. Space is intimate and hidden in a shopping center. Bought a class pack and noticed they are expanding their services by adding a hot hiit class and a hot Pilates too. Yay! Jessica also makes fresh juice! Can't wait to put an order in soon. *the only reservation I have is for the studio members. BE QUIET IN THE HOT ROOM BEFORE CLASS. For real. You don't know what someone is going thru, processing and why they are there trying to meditate in silence. Posting a "Keep conversations out of the hot room is respectful to all yogi's" should be posted. But seriously y'all, no one needs to hear about weekend plans, where you are for lunch, etc. it's rude and defeats the purpose of someone coming in early to be within self.

This not lukewarm yoga, be ready to SWEAT. It's a nice studio with easy parking. Classes are led in…read moresuch a way that veterans and newcomers alike can participate. They offer a variety of classes and there are several different instructors. I think I've taken at least 1 class from each instructor and they are all wonderful in their differences. My favorite class is 26 and 2/Bikram, and I really enjoy Yogi Robin. She has a way of keeping you from thinking too much about how hard it is to hold a pose, even if it's only for 1 minute. She's an excellent storyteller who encourages experienced students to perfect a pose and equally guides those who are just getting started in their practice.

I've been going to Bikram hot yoga for a year consistently and love all of the classes. They have…read morebikram, Pilates, barre, and three other styles of yoga. I love that they have a mix of different classes and all of the teachers are fantastic! I love that each teacher have their own unique style. They offer various times through out the day and they have the best package deals! It's a little community here and I've met awesome friends. My favorite classes are 6 am yoga with Phyllis, 6 pm bikram with Lukas, 10 am Pilates with David, and Saturday Bikram with Fatima. All the classes are truly great though. I highly recommend this studio.

The circuit class was amazing: 12 stations x 3 exercises at each station = one seriously tired but…read morehappy body. Over 45 minutes, the instructor/co-owner Jill was really motivating, and still ran around making sure everyone's weights were not too heavy or too light and that our form was good. The circuit changes every 8 weeks or so and was well balanced. I bought a coupon for eight classes and am looking forward to the next seven classes and beyond. The regular $20 price tag seems reasonable. Not sure I'd ever do a small group class at $45 each, though. The location at the north end of Old Town is easy to get to via the GW Parkway, even from downtown DC. Parking was not an issue. The space is clean, uncluttered, and includes bathrooms and a shower.

Love the group classes with Jill and individual training with Corrie. The online classes with Jill…read moreand Caity are great, and the 1:1 workouts during the shutdown have been excellent -- just what I needed. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable ... great place to workout, highly recommend.

After having 2 back surgeries and going through PT I have been biking and doing some exercise…read more But somewhat limited mobility and muscles are always tight. Doctor suggested Pilates. Hard to believe but, after only one session at Better Body, I have more flexibility and no real muscle tightness. First time in years. Other friends who have had back problems suggested Pilates and I finally took the plunge. Already a convert and Kris Frazee was a great instructor/guide.

Better Body is all about personalized Pilates. Even in a maximum group size of 4, you always feel…read morelike you are the center of attention. This is about working hard, stretching harder, and making you better than when you walked in the room. Whether you have a private session or a small group session, your body will thank you.