I have been a member of Gold's Gym for over 20 years. We started at the original Bailey's…read moreCrossroads location, then Seven Corners, and then the new Bailey's location. If it was not for the personal trainer my wife uses, there is a strong possibility we would change to another gym. There are a decent number of machines, free weight stations, etc., but since the location opened (I think 2 years now?) I have not seen one new piece of equipment. Suggestions to management appear to go unnoticed. As for the free weights, they are often scattered amongst all of the machines or stations, and no one seems to ever clean them up. As for managers, I have not seen a single one last more than a month. That is if you can even find one. Currently I have been trying to convert my membership to Silver Sneakers. The front desk personnel say I need to speak with a manager. They also say that they have not seen the current manager for days. Maybe that is why there has been no toilet paper in the restrooms, the hand sanitizers by the front doors have been empty, and I can't make the transition. I did go to the main webpage for DC Gold's Gyms to use the Member Services link (as instructed by someone I spoke with and by the AI operator). What I loved was clicking on it and only getting a Cancel Membership screen. Not a great way to keep your members when the services is to ask for them to cancel. In addition, there is no other way to contact the main owners of these metro gyms on the web page. Are they tired of hearing from their members? Again, other than the lack of management, investment in keeping this gym interesting with new or changed equipment, the people that do work here are great, especially folks like Jay at the front desk and John the personal trainer (the best!). Hopefully this will get the attention of the owners.

I am a client of Gold's Gym and have been for several decades (my home Gym was Merrifield before it…read moreclosed last year, and Clarendon before that). Since then, I have been working out at the Bailey's Crossroads gym, four or five times a week, and I wanted to put in a few good words for the staff. Just this week, I attended one of Meagan's Silver Sneakers aerobics classes (which I used to take from her at Merifield). Meagan is a NATIONAL TREASURE when it comes to aerobics for seniors, and scores of regulars have migrated over from Merrifield and other parts of the DMV to continue taking her classes. In fact, we had so many people show up that Orlando and Bryce had to bring in extra chairs, and I think we ran out of six and three pound weights. Please consult Orlando for any materials needed for Meagan's classes because the satisfied customer base is definitely already there. Speaking of Orlando I wanted to express what a great job he is doing as GM. I have a birth injury to my left arm/shoulder which limits my mobility and strength significantly. While I was working out, Orlando noticed my disability,and asked me about it. Per his offer, I accepted a free personal training workout from Brett, who came recommended as a trauma recovery expert, and chose to continue having twice weekly workouts/therapy under Brett's supervision. My strength and added mobility is improving. In short, Gold's Gym/Bailey's is a terrific place to work out and I am proud to be a member.

Phenomenal gym. The best equipment you could want. Superb roid-head atmosphere . The blasting…read moregoyslop music has to stop. Please for the love of God turn the music down or off.

I've been going to DMV Iron in Falls Church for nearly a year now. Only have great things to say…read more Top highlights: 1. Couples membership is super cheap at $65/mo. I think an individual membership is something like $110/mo so it's extremely discounted. 2. Dry sauna in each of the two locker rooms is a huge, huge benefit. Very few gyms offer this. It's also the hottest sauna that I've been to (212 F) so very effective from a health and recovery standpoint. It's never been broken since I've been there. 3. Tons and tons of equipment that they update fairly regularly. New platforms underneath the racks was an addition earlier this year. Turf area is a nice plus too providing a dedicated area for plyometrics, stretching, sled pulls/pushes, etc. 4. Open 24/7. Parking lot is pretty big. Sometimes it's hard to find a spot since customers from other businesses also park in the back, but it is what it is. 5. Tons and tons of dumbbells that go up to over 100 lbs. For the smaller weights, they go up by 2.5 lbs, which is rare in other gyms. Only downside is that this isn't a gym for Olympic weightlifters. There are no bumper plates that weightlifters can drop from overhead. But it's a dream for bodybuilders and powerlifters.

I have been a member of this gym since 2022 when it was owned by 24 Hour Fitness. The staff here…read moreare amazing. However, since OneLife bought it, they have oversold the membership and it is TOO CROWDED. Tonight (Monday), I got to the parking lot at 5:30pm for my usual 6pm spin class. There was not a single parking space available in either the top or the bottom lot. I drove around in circles for 30 minutes (along with many, many other cars) and finally gave up when I realized that I would miss my spin class anyway. It has been this way since November, so this is not just a January spike. Since OneLife took over, we pay MORE for the gym fees, so it is especially frustrating to have less access to classes because of the parking lot situation. They need to figure something out, or they need to cap the # of gym memberships.

I gave this facility a chance...a full year of membership. But today I'll be canceling. Somehow…read moremanagement thought it would be ok to have someone use BLEACH IN ITS POWDER (A CAUSTIC CHEMICAL) to scrub the BLACK MOLD from the side of the pool INTO THE POOL WHILE PEOPLE WERE STILL SWIMMING INSIDE!!!! This was the last straw. So much poor management I've witnessed throughout my time, especially with the pool. The water is always milky and has an overpowering scent of chlorine which leads me to suspect the pH is very off and they don't properly check and maintain pool cleanliness. They had their cleaning people use strong chemicals to clean the pool deck and windows during open hours. Random times they would shut down the pool without any prior notice via email or postings or otherwise. Lockers rooms always stank. This is not the case at other gyms I've been to. The premier memberships options like the recovery room and towel service were subpar compared to other Onelife facilities. Many times the hydromassage beds were not working and the red light recovery room's ambient temperature was way too hot. They should be offering eye protection for the red light like other facilities instead of just having a sign that says 'use at your own risk.' Plus one of the coat racks in the red light room is chipped and has an exposed nail that had been that way since they opened it (for months now). Their towels are tiny and would only cover the body of a child and are super rough like they overstarched them. Not to mention there were times where the towels ran out and when I asked a staff member about it, they just said that I'll just have to wait. Didn't bother to check if the dryer has clean towels, which it did when I asked a manager.

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.

I had the opportunity to go to this location a couple of times and thought wow it is a super nice…read moregym. Until I asked my friend how much they charge here and I was shocked. This gym charges way above market rate for a luxury gym. Don't get me wrong - the gym has super nice equipment, great staff, a cold plunge (very small though), and a hot tub. My issue with this location is for the price that you pay, I would expect the following three things: 1. A nice pool - for the price, I would expect at least an indoor lap pool and even an outdoor rooftop pool. For a lifetime that is supposed to be the highest tier, it should have all of the bells and whistles. 2. Less people at the gym: It is crazy how packed this gym gets. I understand that the location is central in Clarendon but you shouldn't have to wait for equipment when you're paying hundreds of dollars a month. 3. Multiple sport courts: For the price you pay, you should be getting full scale courts such as pickleball, basketball, tennis, etc. This gym should be a luxury club with full scale amenities. Keep in mind that this is coming from someone who used to be a Lifetime member, and I have been to 5+ Lifetime locations including ones in the same tier as Clarendon. I remember I paid way less and had the luxury of a pool/never having to wait for equipment.

The only con about this place is the price, which is considerably above market, even for a luxury…read moregym. The mens locker room is large, luxurious, and stocked with essentials like towels, razors, mouthwash, and other toiletries. The cold spa is a little small, with an occupancy of 4, but the hot tub spa can probably fit 5-10 people. The staff are all great and helpful. The gym is cleaned very well and often. In terms of the equipment there is pretty much everything you could want. There is a tank sled, about 12-15 platforms (many are taken for classes however), bumper plates, SSB, trap bar, football bar, an assortment of machines with the main provider technogym. Cardio equipment looks mostly standard to me, treadmills, stair stepper, assault bikes, stationary bikes, ellipticals. In the specialty equipment realm this gym has a belt squat machine, which is definitely cool to see. There are not really any cons to this gym, even the parking really isnt that bad. the garages are typically not even 50% full when ive gone. Clarendon lifetime is a luxury gym that comes at a luxury+ price. i dont think you can join this gym for less than 250/month which is definitely top of market.

New Year's rolled around, and I came to realize that I wasn't getting enough exercise by running…read morearound Hyrule. I looked at the local gym options and figured PF would be my best choice because it was close, inexpensive, and didn't require a long-term commitment. Once I started going, I realized what a great choice I made. The gym space is immaculate. There are plenty of machines. They are organized efficiently and are well-maintained. And I've yet to encounter any delays, even during their peak hours. The staff has been super helpful! Jeff, the on-site trainer, is there to recommend machines and exercises when I've asked. With him, the PF app, and the Internet, I've developed workout sessions that, thanks to the number of redundant machines available, don't take me much time to complete.

One of the worst PF locations in the area, and Ive been to plenty in Northern Virginia. First, the…read moregym itself is super small compared to other PF gyms, which leads to overcrowding. Because its so crowded, its difficult to grab an open machine. Last time I went, there was practically a wait line for the treadmills. Next, lack of paper towels.. this is disgusting and is a serious hygiene issue. Lastly, just terrible customer service, the training for the front staff is horrendous. Do yourself a favor, and dont go to this location. There are plenty of other planet fitness gyms in the area that are so much better. This Arlington Blvd location gives the entire brand a terrible look.

This is a very, very queer friendly and leaning gym, but everybody is welcome and there's so many…read morewonderful pieces of machines and appointment to use. If you're gonna go out on a wonderful membership like this as you should, you should go ahead and I have the ability to be able to access multiple locations because each location has its individual vibe but it's really fun to switch up .

Moved to the area and needed a new gym to go to. This one is very close to me so I went in to try…read moreit out. I signed up with the premier membership, all sorts of extra amenities and the cost of the membership isn't bad at all! The staff are great, very friendly and informative of anything you could ask about fitness wise. The gym itself is a nice size and the way everything is sectioned is organized very well. Lots of free weights, benches, squat racks, machines, anything you could think of, it's there. A plethora of equipment and anything to get your body active and moving. The cardio area is awesome because of all the windows so you don't feel like you're just in a dark walled in space getting active. It's a nice touch for sure. I know they are currently renovating the space below the gym to accommodate for more equipment which I'm excited for. The gym is clean, the locker room is clean, always seeing the cleaning staff hard at work which keeps my mind at ease. The other nice thing is the parking garage is located right there too, so it's an easy walk to get into the gym and the cost is cheap for the hours I put in there. Couldn't be happier with my experience so far. Thanks for your business!

When I moved to Arlington I wanted to scope out all of the gyms in the area, which the city isn't…read moreshort on gyms. I ended up choosing Gold's Gym because of price and the fact it has a sauna. Though it sucks that unlike Planet Fitness, Gold's Gym isn't 24hrs. Which is a shame because this place is almost always crowded unless you go before the crack of dawn, which is what I decided to do. I would go in sooner but they don't open until 5am on the weekdays and I have work at 6:30am. I feel that there's an appetite personally to have this gym open 24hrs personally. I do like that there's free parking and compared to the Gold's Gym in Claredon, this location is leagues better. There is also a sauna which is great and there's 3 main floors that offer different options to do your workout. Towels are available but you need to ask front desk for one which feels like a pain. I feel they could just leave the towels somewhere in the locker room but they don't but that seems like an easy fix especially considering that there's a bin for the dirty towels to go.

Absolute scam central. Told me I was on a month to month contract and could cancel whenever with no…read morepenalty. Now they are charging me $60 for something that I can't use since I'm moving out of the area, obviously they can't go without it and must need the revenue. Amenities are bottom tier at best. Their "sauna" might as well be a mold breeding ground and overall staff seem helpless. "Mr. T" is the one who talked me into this deal so avoid his lies at all costs. I'd look elsewhere if you're looking for a nice gym experience, because you won't find it here.

Great work out. Very difficult. I bought the 4 pack. They recommend you do starter courses…read morebefore jumping into the signature. Let me know if you are able to do that because I've been trying for a month. The ONLY offered times for this are like 130 pm and it never changes. Seeing how I have a job and don't want to sit around on Saturday or Sunday until 130, guess I will never complete them. Also the classes at good times fill up really quickly. Good gym, great staff but good luck with the scheduling.

Amazing instructors - Kylee, Dani, Ellie, and Bronte are all rockstars!…read more By far and away, the best workouts I've ever done.

The staff is good to go, but there are WAAAAAAAAY TOO MANY equipment out of service at this…read morelocation. I joined this month and I am really serious about my fitness goals. The photos below don't even show HALF of what's out of service. Why charge your members a maintenance fee if they cannot use the equipment? The crank machine literally only needs someone to take a hex screw to tighten it. There are even machines without out of service signs, so you wont even know until you start working out. Whoever is overseeing this location needs to fix the equipment. FIX THE JACOB LADDER. ALL MACHINES SHOULD BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. Folks will just go to another location to be honest.

I'm a member at a different LA Fitness location (for 13+ years) that is close to my residence but…read morethis location is closer to my work. I inquired about since I was already a member whether I could use this location as well since it would also be convenient when my work schedule would allow the time. In order to use this gym it would increase the payment by an additional $20/month, or if you don't choose the monthly option you could pay a $20 per visit guest fee. I guess since of the most recent 30 reviews that 21 of them are a "1-star" review I shouldn't be surprised or upset.