Repost from Google for people that use yelp instead:…read more Here is a long review since I feel there is a lot of things to say. Started off is that for ME this is a five star experience from the first day that I stepped foot in this gym. I am someone who treats the gym like a second home; lift for a couple hours, cardio after, and stretching and recovery. I was tired of all the overcrowded commercial gyms and this place really fit the bill. This gym, in my opinion, is not for everyone though. The $199 price tag per month is over triple the amount of over any other commercial gym in the area, so unless you have more disposable income or really take the gym fairly seriously, then I would think twice. With that said, the price, in my opinion, is well worth it. The staff have all been super nice and Katie was there to hold my hand each step of the way, figuratively, showing everything from the app and amenities, to how to validate the parking. Before I even signed up she made me and my Fiancé feel like VIP guests. Equipment wise there are so many hi-low cables, LAT pulldowns / rows, and leg machines than any other gym 10 times the size would just fill with 100 treadmills rather than equipment people actually use. Machines are PREMIUM and have the best resistant curves and arm paths that I have ever felt. Don't like leg day? I guarantee you'll look forward to them here! Five different squat machine variations, every isolation machine you can think of, they probably have it, and if you don't like machines, well they have five, I think, deadlift platforms that double as squat racks, then and additional two power racks on top of that. I don't think I have ever needed to wait for a machine or piece of equipment besides their gym80 lateral raise machine (oh this machine makes the membership worth it itself) The trainers all seem knowledgeable and are all super friendly if you have a question for them in passing, and I also have seen Tess for their in house nutrition, who was great in giving me the information I needed to reach my goals. Between the gym, PTs, nutrition the only way I can fail is my own willpower to stay consistent. Cardio wise I have never really seen the treadmills completely full, but there aren't too many and there are multiple different brands of treadmills that will spam and minimize your workout until you log in and create some account with them, which is actually super annoying (looking at you technogym!) and I have accidently hit the stop button more times than I can count, which might just be a skill issue, but I haven't had that problem anywhere else so I am nitpicking there. The few times I have used the sauna and steam room it was clean and the people using it were all respectful of space and being sure to cover themselves appropriately. Making it much more comfortable while I am about to pass out while chugging water in the sauna. I have not used the cold plunge nor think I would ever want to so no comment on that. So yeah.... that's it I think. TL;DR: Gym is expensive but if you take the gym and health seriously then it is well worth the price tag, or if you just are in that higher tax bracket lol. So many high quality machines it'll bring a tear to your eye when you first use them. People I have run into are very nice and respectful.

The Reston VIDA is such a vibe. Overall, it's super clean and usually pretty dead (which is nice)…read more I've taken two heated yoga classes with Stefania and really enjoyed them. She gives a variety of posture options so that you can practice at your level. The music is very regular but given the location and demographic, I get it . Lol Every staff member I've interacted with has been pretty nice. They offer courtesy locks at the front desk if you forget yours. They also offer validation, but if you move too quickly past the front desk, you probably won't notice the little scanner that allows you to just scan your thing. Unfortunately, I paid for parking my first time here because I didn't know and nobody told me, but it's all good. I will say, this location is very different from all other Vida locations I have been to. This one definitely gives a more luxurious feel and can honestly be treated quite a bit like a spa. My main complaints are as follows: the actual restroom section of the locker rooms need work. There is absolutely no reason that every time I have been there, I struggle to find a stall with toilet seat covers. Usually, there is only one stall that is stocked with toilet seat covers. And several of the other stalls are usually full of unflushed feces and urine. Also, I do not know what the small towel situation is here. The first time I came, they had literally no towels. I even asked the front desk and they informed me that they did not have any at that time. Very weird because locations like the one on U St. always have a ton. The next time I came, their towel offerings looked very sad. They had like two or three in each little shelf section of the towel shelf. Again, not what I'm used to from Vida. Important notes: -the steam room and sauna are both co-ed. You've been warned. I was a little shocked the first time I went in there and saw that it was full of men. Some of them were literally just wrapped in a towel from the waist down. No thank you. -they have an ice bath, which is amazing. I enjoy my time in there. You are supposed to make reservations through the app. However, I have been walked in on multiple times despite having the door closed while being there. I also see people just walk in randomly to use it and when I check the app, there are still reservations for that timeslot, so it seems like people just use it whenever they want. I do not like that. Overall, it's a really nice location. You can tell it's newer and they are still working out some kinks. But please get some toilet seat covers.

Came here as I was visiting near the area with a friend. I usually go to the OneLife in Clinton. I…read morewas very surprised on how small and cramped this gym was. I truly hope the members are not paying the same price as we do in Clinton. It feels like it was an old gym that OneLife came and bought. I went midday and it was not crowded. They have all of the machines you would need but about half of the machines look like they were from the 90s. I would come again but I think with many other gyms close by, I would think they need a bigger space and more updated equipment.

Editing to reply to business owner: Alleging you can't find…read moreme in the system when I'm issuing my literal first name on here is essentially trying to say I'm lying on this review lmao but whatever. I pay way too much monthly to come into a one life gym that still has this style of equipment. Maybe because my home gym is for totten but this is ridiculous. This equipment is all older than this gym itself. The gym smells like a sewage drain. I legitimately had to work out with a shirt over my nose and ended my workout early because I couldn't stand it anymore. The layout of the gym is always chaotic as hell. Yes there's a lot of machines, they are all old maybe 10% of what's in here is "new". Studio has no fans, neither does group studio. That makes no sense to me. First time at this location, I unfortunately moved to this area, but I won't be coming back, I'd rather make the 25 minute drive to the Manassas location where is actually clean, and new equipment Editing to add that there is in fact not a single fan in this gym, even the treadmills, don't have a built in fan. Might be the reason this location SMELLS as bad as it does. I'm

The gold standard of training…read more I've trained with several commercial gym trainers over the course of several years, and they just don't come close to Brandon and Joe. These guys are true specialists at identifying movement patterns and correcting weaknesses that get in the way of building strength and functional fitness. They will work with you to understand your goals, then craft a training plan to get visible and measurable results. They work with all age groups, and ability levels. I'm a 52-year old woman with decent fitness, but needed to improve my functional fitness and strength. My expectations have been far surpassed. I'm stronger, more functional, and whereas I used to have thinning bones, my bone density is now high. With Brandon's help, I have overcome weaknesses I've had my whole life - and which no previous trainer has attempted to correct. As long as you're willing to come and do the work, Joe and Brandon will lead you to better fitness. It will be impossible for you not to succeed. Joe and Brandon are also very client focused. They care about your success, and will be an excellent partner in your fitness journey. They are very reasonably priced, and you will get far more than you bargained for. Excellent investment in your future.

The owner denied my service animal immediately, then backtracked and denied us based on my…read more"attitude" when I told him that denying a service animal is illegal and that he would be reported to the DOJ. So basically, if you're disabled, don't expect to get any help from this facility in bettering your health.

New member, generally pleased with the facilities. I like that they have a lot of lap-lanes in the…read morepool area. The cold plunge is an interesting idea. I could see how it would be helpful for recovery. It's a little spendy but the facilities have a lot going for them. If you like pickleball there are a lot of places.

Are you twice a day to the gym morning and evening for the last 16 years every gym I've been to…read morecross country as this machine every Lifetime fitness should have all the same machines now have you back to Sterling Gym for my push day

I started coming because my doc said I have high blood pressure and needed to lose weigh. Then I…read morelost my job and couldn't come but that give me 3 months. really helped out in these day. Great gym

I am really impressed with the coaches and management at this location. I began learning boxing…read morefundamentals with a personal trainer and when I outgrew him, started to look for a place that would help me advance. I'm so glad I tried UFC! The manager, Weber, is really engaged with the members. He knows everyone's name and ensures that they are getting the experience they want. The coaches I've worked with so far are very experienced, fun, and help each member individually. Lorenzo is fantastic. It is clear he cares about each of his students and knows how to help them whatever level they are at. If you are looking for a boxing/kickboxing/Jujitsu gym with a great community, try UFC!

To preface, I like most things about this gym as a regular member who knows what they want to do…read morehere. The equipment is decent, members are friendly. No billing issues thus far. They could add some machines but if you don't go at 5pm you'll probably be fine. But the purpose of this review is to warn others of the awful personal "training" practices here. TL;DR there is no oversight on trainers and they do whatever they want with clients seemingly not to the clients' benefit, imo they are lying and stealing money from those who don't know any better. The ANNOYING: To say the group fitness classes are a nuisance is an under-statement. There are TWO "special" rooms that non-premium members are not allowed to use because they are reserved for classes. Sure who cares I'm not using that space anyways. But frequently the classes are held outside of these rooms and take over as much space as possible. Every Sunday morning, the turf is nearly inaccessible because a group class is being held. The turf is the only open place for members to warm up, sled push, use some of the non-machines, etc. Unless the group class should be held there. Then you have to hug the wall and watch a circus. And good luck getting any equipment because they're using all of it. The exercises they do would be easily adjustable to fit in one or both of the studios but either out of laziness or entitlement on the instructor's part, they are not. The saddest part is that the group could probably do their own thing for free outside in a park, or at least get the same benefits because I'm betting there's a big "fun" component rather than a productive one. If I was attending these classes and still couldn't do a full push-up after a year of trying, I'd be pretty upset but they don't seem to be bothered. Everyone seems to be putting in some effort but are not being set up for success which really bothers me as a former coach. If someone is struggling with form, it's the coaches job to make an adjustment or regress it to a point they can do it, not have them flop on the ground week after week expecting that maybe someday they'll be strong enough. They do not understand progression in the slightest, and all do the same thing regardless of ability to actually perform a movement. If you are a regular non-class attending member the class instructors and goers will act like they are better than you or have some protected class status, it's very odd and entitled. The PREDATORY: You get a trainer to train you and make progress toward your goals. And if they're really good, teach you enough to be successful on your own- and those things are where the "trainers" here fail. As someone with 5 years of personal training and athletic coaching experience, you are being scammed out of your money if you sign up for training in any capacity here. The "trainers" (with the exception of Whilem he's chill) do not know what they are doing, no matter how hard they will make it seem like they do. If you don't understand exercise and hire a trainer for help, that would make sense. But it is incredibly easy to seem like an expert to someone with no knowledge, which is what I believe the trainers here do. One "trainer" in-particular hides behind gimmicky exercises and big words to trick his unaware clients and disguise the fact that he doesn't have a clue how to actually train someone to make progress in the gym. I've seen people over-complicate exercise but this guy is a whole new level. He frequently invents worse versions of exercises that already exist to an absurd degree. I feel the worst for the paying clients here because it's not their fault and they don't know any better. I've heard him give exercise cues that are either completely incorrect or downright dangerous. The clients look the same as they did a year ago and still lift the same weights. Maybe they're not doing what they should be outside the gym or maybe they just aren't doing anything productive in the gym, both are the responsibility of the person they are paying to help them be successful. I'm there at the same times consistently and have seen the same stuff every week, frequently changing exercises, under-loading, and over-explaining everything to their clients, while they spend tens of minutes of their hour-long session, not working out. I have never seen a client or class attendee do a full session without poor form on something, and the "coaches" do not know how to adjust an exercise to the point where their clients can actually do it. Some of the worst form I've ever seen at this gym has been in a class or with a "trainer" and a correction is never attempted. It's shameful on them and sad to see so many people throw their money down the toilet when they think they're doing something to help themselves. If you know what you're doing, you'll be fine here. But if you don't, take your time and money elsewhere because you won't learn anything from the charlatans here.

This is a great spot and space for a gym although it could be cleaner it's really disappointing…read morewhen you see the common areas where the clothing, supplements, and especially the seating area and tables are dirty and have not been cleaned for months so disappointing. This brand is treated so poorly, although it is still in a great space it is ill-equipped some machines they have duplicates of some of the most popular machines. They only have one. when it opened making management aware, but they have not made changes.

I wish one of the YMCA's in Maryland had an indoor track (well, let me add, I haven't done a full…read moresearch, but the one's I've visited do not). It's small, but it's a good option on cold days when you'd rather NOT get on a treadmill. This is a pretty big Y! I was here to perform a PT test for some applicants. They allowed us to use their space, which is great. Kenny at the front desk was very helpful in pointing me to where I needed to be. The trainer was also very helpful in assisting us with dedicating one lane of the track to the applicants. I would love to work out here. I didn't do a full tour, but I never met a gym I didn't like! There was plenty of equipment and again, the indoor track is a plus. I saw women in what appeared to be an aerobics class and I must say, that room is huge! There's plenty of space for anybody who wants to join a class. It's also very bright and airy. I see that they also have childcare which is huge! I saw them playing outside. It appears to be a pretty spacious area. Some kids were down on the basketball court going through a workout. Too cute. But yeah, I'm a fan of the Y and this one looks pretty inviting.

YMCA childwatch hours are as follows: Mon-Sun: 8 am - 12 pm…read moreMon: 4 pm - 7 pm Tues-Fri: 4 pm 7:30 pm I started going to group classes with a friend last winter with a similar aged toddler so that helped with accountability. Not sure about non walkers but I've seen other people bring babies in and it seems fine. They don't do diaper changes so they'll either call or physically find you if there's a bowel movement so I wasn't comfortable swimming but weights, walking or group classes seem fine. You can bring a snack (without peanuts) and drinks to make the transition easier. I guess I've seen some parents bring a meal like pizza. As others have said it's not as premium of an experience as Lifetime or Worldgate but it has a pleasant neighborly feel. Really wish the pool had a bigger leisure area for kids. It's mostly overrun by lap swimmers whenever I've visited.

My husband surprised me for Christmas for an intro silks class. When we walked up to the door, I…read morewas excited but also quite intimidated! I think silks are so cool and am always so mesmerized watching silks shows at the Renn Faire. But it looks so hard that I doubted I could do any of it! The class was an hour long and our instructor was very friendly and helpful. She explained proper form and how to get into the different poses, that I actually ended up flipping upside down and successfully getting into each of the different poses she taught us! More than that, it was SO much fun. I'm so thankful for her patience and teaching style.

I really enjoyed the intro to aerial silks class. Our instructor was amazing and the experience was…read moreexhilarating. It definitely required a lot more upper body strength than I gave a credit for, but once you actually climb a little and get in the air, it's so fun. Our instructor was incredibly strong and showed us a number of moves in our short amount of time together. She was overall good vibes and made the entire experience really enjoyable and approachable. I would highly recommend.

Has everything you need to get in a good workout. Ample equipment options and quantity as well as…read morea perfect cardio area. Also has great fitness class exercise areas and sauna

Gym is definitely nice and new, however it gets super packed…read more I usually use the weight racks for Bench, Squat, Deadlift, or any compound lifts but those were always occupied. Decided to go to Gold's Gym as they have many weight lifting stations to cater to my needs. If you're just here for cardio and other miscellaneous exercises, I think it'd work for you uses. This gym has an indoor pool for laps if that's your thing.

The people here are genuine and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for any of your needs!!!read more

Competent and professional. Highly recommended. Convenient location and well-equipped facilities.read more