BFT's Cardio class is a circuit, and absolutely a great HITT workout. The coaches are very…read moremotivating and extremely helpful with modifications for injuries. They pack a lot into a very short amount of time, and it's a total blast. If you're into Hyrox/crossfit type workouts this is the spot.

This was the hardest workout I've done in a while, but in a good way! Gave me the cardio workout I…read morewas looking for. Definitely interested in coming back to check out more classes!

Fantastic box, Amazing coaches, large space, and challenging Workout Of the Day…read more The coaches are fantastic. Jeff and Julie are amongst the best crossfit coaches I've ever had the opportunity to train with. They break down each movement down to its most simple step in order to ensure you complete the movement correctly, helping prevent injury and making you stronger. There are always 2 coaches in every class I've attended, sometimes 3 coaches; this gives you a lot of one on one attention! The box is big with loads of space. When class has a lot of people you still do not feel "crowded." They have a good number of bars at all levels (45, 35, and even 25lbs). The plates are in good shape and in the first 2 months there I've seen new ones come in. Plenty of rack space. Oh and a nice stretch mat! The other athletes are pretty cool people. There are some serious athletes at this box but there are also plenty of regular people and even some children. You decide how hard you want to go. There is no judging or intimidation but lots of POSITIVE reenforcement. I love the 2 "big ass fan" helping keep the place cool. Give this place a try regardless of you experience level.

Great CrossFit box that caters to all skill levels. It has friendly members and coaches that greet…read moreand support newcomers with a smile and genuine interest in helping them succeed. There are enough athletes at every level to give you something to aspire to. The coaches are approachable and programming never gets boring. There are sometimes time-caps but they are not strictly enforced if you want to go beyond them. There are areas in the back to do stretching and finish up if you want to. You can also do your own work out there if you don't want to do the class (needs 24/7 access level.) I love the Sunday workout. It is usually more cardio, a bit more relaxed, usually almost full, and everyone just having a great time during and after the exhausting workout. CrossFit Fairfax is truly the church of my family - just a great group of coaches and athletes united in a desire to get and stay physically and mentally healthy. CrossFit Fairfax is very reasonably priced for the area with family and military discounts. There is a 24/7 option that gives you access to the gym anytime on your own ($15/mo extra.)

VIDA Ballston delivers a consistently high-quality fitness experience, and SweatBox is one of the…read morebest HIIT classes in the area. The facility stands out for its attention to detail. The bathrooms and locker rooms are well-designed and clean, and the co-ed sauna and steam room are a major plus. The filtered water stations are always cold and well-maintained, and the smoothie bar is convenient. The reception staff are always friendly! SweatBox is intense, well-structured, and thoughtfully run. The music and variety keep me coming back. Providing ear plugs and cold eucalyptus towels are the many small touches that go a long way during this high-energy HIIT workout. Coach Gwen and Coach Mike are excellent instructors -- clear, motivating, and attentive to form. There are 3 other class studios and dozens of more fitness classes. I have enjoyed the yoga classes, especially Restorative and Deep Stretch. Chris also runs a great BodyPump class -- strong pacing and consistent energy. Overall, VIDA Ballston combines diverse programming with quality facilities and good service. Yes things break or require maintenance, but the team is constantly communicating this and working to upkeep their facility. Highly recommend!

Been coming here for a few years now and I have to say it is worth the price for me now. I've taken…read moremany of the classes to include sweatbox, Pilates, barre, Zumba, and reformer pilates, just to name a few. I still wish reformer and sweatbox were included since the price for the gym isn't cheap! The facility is always well maintained and clean. i love the saunas, though those have broken a few times the management is always quick to repair the wait is usually part related. They have a wide variety of gym equipment and weight, squat racks, etc. they also offer personal training, which I have met a few of the trainers who are super nice and welcoming. It's great to workout at a gym where you are welcomed and get to know the front desk and staff. Overall, would highly recommend.

The results really do speak for themselves. It's not cheap to have a recurring membership and we…read moreonly did a a weeklong trial (which is very affordable) there before we moved, but the experience we had couldn't have been better. The coaches are so positive and motivating, as well as thorough in their pre workout demonstrations and make those small corrections in our movements that make all the difference in our results and the burnnn! The HIIT circuits are setup so nicely, flowing through about 10 different stations and leaving the whole body worked by the end of the class. These classes are pretty solid for building muscle but you're not going to get huge or insanely strong with this style of workout. This will be more for toning muscle/athletic build as well as gaining functionality and work capacity. It's nice that it's all based on time rather than numbers so everybody can go at their own pace. However, if you really want to push yourself as hard as possible, then I'd say this targets the heart and lungs more than anything, and health is what it's really all about. This is even true in the resistance classes, which you always leave with a serious pump. The weights you're using aren't as heavy as CrossFit which mostly allows for you to push yourself in a safer and higher paced manner and there's more variance in exercises and movements than Orange Theory without the concern of running injuries so while all of the big name HIIT enterprises have some advantages, I believe F45 is the best because it has the most well-rounded diverse stimulus mentally and physically and therefore has the most potentially for truly being "in-shape", healthy, functional, and athletic because you're more motivated to consistently train hard and allowed to do so while staying injury free. If I have to knock it I'd say that some of the exercises are more body building oriented (fly's and curls) than I'd like, but most are also performance based. I will also admit, if this were my only training then I'd definitely like to have heavier weights on resistance days because those end up mostly being muscle endurance for me (which ultimately is more important than raw strength if I'm forced to choose). I'd also appreciate a little more sprinting but I know that greatly increases the injury risk so I understand the omission there. Also if there was more space, I would love to incorporate something more explosive like med ball throws and rope climbs. All in all though, considering the energy in there, the results you'll get from start to finish only sacrificing 45 minutes to make the rest of your day better, and possibly even have another little social outlet, this place is great!

I get it I'm older, but the staff here was dismissive and just plain rude…read more Guess they saved me money by being rude up front before I got into a contract or whatever with them. Disappointing for sure.

There are so many incredible coaches!!! But the attendees kind of ruin the experience. I don't sign…read moreup for these classes to hear loud chit chatters the entire time :( I wish coaches did a bit more to discourage this, or at least make the music loud enough to drown them out! This is far too expensive of a class to have to deal with this

Falls Church area is revamping. They are adding new places for fitness which I enjoy. Orangetheory…read moreis a great place to try something different in your workout routine. Whether you are a beginner or an athlete. They provide free parking in the garage area next door. They have lockers outside of the studio for your belongings. I guess it depends on your trainer but having a great music selection is what keeps me motivated to keep on working out. Try out the different class with different trainers and you will find out which one is for you. I will definetly come back. They motivate you to work harder and you feel tired but great at the end.

Very welcoming team and staff ! Great classes , very…read moreprofessional and knowledgeable instructors Different types of programs ranging from losing weight or building muscle to learning new skills What i like the most is the push for challenge

Starting 6 week challenge on Jan 25th, excited! Just had my first workout today, it's high…read moreintensity training with a couple of 30sec breaks. As part of the challenge, got gloves for free.

This a great gym with amazing coaches who walk around giving feedback and corrections so you can…read moreget the most out of your workouts. The programming is designed for you to progress and see results.

I have been a member at CrossFit Route 7 (CRF7) for 3 months now. I came into CRF7 as a 50-year old…read morewith no weight lifting experience and various knee and shoulder surgeries behind me. To say the least, I came in with trepidation of hurting myself and many doubts on my ability to 'keep up'. What I have learnt is the CrossFit is infintesimally scalable and the fact that all levels of people do the same workout feels rewarding and challenging at the same time. I have met beginners like me, veterans who fist-bump me at the end of class with an encouraging word of 'great workout', and amazing coaches who care. The gym is special - and what makes it special is the people. I have had 'WOD- workout of the day' classes with 9 different coaches over the last 3 months. Each one of them has a beautiful smile, an infectious positive energy, and serious coaching chops. The coaches are amazing at guidance, scaling the workouts to match my abilities, and watch over my technique and perfectly balance the push/pull of challenging me without leaving me dejected. I still begrudgingly (lazily) walk in the the box, but I know that all I have to do is show up - and I am in good hands. I always walk out suffering a bit and looking dead, but by the time I get home I feel proud of my achievement that day. Thanks to the folks at CRF7 for being my guides on the journey of building health, fitness and fulfillment. The learning curve 'seems' steep but with a lot of guidance and consistent attendance I am already seeing positive impacts on my health and mental well-being.

Every instructor is inspiring in their own right. Rock the Reformer is my oxygen. Don't hesitate to…read moregive it a try!! Amazing deals for first time clients.

After years of loyal membership I finally am done. Booking classes is hard, the routines are random…read moreso you aren't targeting your muscle groups in a systematic way, and it's easy to have bad form without them noticing--which means you're ineffective or going to injure yourself, but the final straw was the poor customer service. If you need to pause your membership for any reason, you must give 14 days advance notice. So if you sprain your ankle, you're paying for half the month anyway. They will also only pause for two weeks max unless you provide them with a dr note. Like you're a child. They charge for no show and for late cancels, even when the county shuts down for snow. They once charged me a no show fee in error. I promptly let them know I was there. They told me they checked surveillance footage and didn't believe me (I'd used the wrong reformer). They seem to think they are a reform school and their clients are teenagers who are trying to cheat them. I'm too old to have this kind of hassle just to exercise haphazardly three days a week at whatever time slot they happen to have available. For my $ and time it would be better to lift weights.