A nice gym for sure. They have a huge turf area where I do stretching. Lots of cardio machines…read more. treadmills, stair climbers, etc. pretty clean overall. I wish they had more smith machines because I often had to wait for one of the two machines to be open. They made us pay for a while after we tried to cancel but cancelling was easy.

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.

Been really enjoying this gym so far! It's definitely on the pricier side, but the amount of…read moreequipment, space, amenities, and how clean/well maintained everything is makes it feel worth it. Staff is super friendly, the music is good (not too loud), and the overall atmosphere feels calm. Afternoons get pretty packed, but mornings are much better. Love that they have saunas too. Only downside: no phone number, email being the only contact option is a little annoying. Other than that, great gym overall!

Terrible location to work out at if you're a working professional on the go. If you're going to…read moreplace a gym in a basement of a shopping center with no phone reception, at least have adequate WiFi to compensate for. WiFi works in the treadmill area. The moment you move 5 feet to either side, straight to SOS mode. Also, if it's busy, there's no space to do any stretching. Lots of equipment for sure. But the equipments take up a lot of floor space if you just need to stretch or do kettle bell workouts.

they got some nice machines and equipment but they've let way too many people get memberships…read morerecently and it's been much more crowded since it witched from 24 hour fitness. also they changed the hours and it's pretty terrible. why on earth can I not work out at 7pm on a Sunday that's kinda ridiculous.

This is the worst maintained facility in OneLife I have ever been to. For more than 3 days we have…read morebeen without towel service because of a dryer failure. One of the hydrobeds was out of commission, one of the two RedLight recovery rooms was out as well. The manager was rude, defiantly caustic to me upon hearing these complaints. Last week they notified patrons that power was out in the locker rooms via email. When I asked the manager to refund my fee, he rudely stated that I should complain to the power utility. He is making the case for switching gyms every time I go to the facility. At the very least this individual should attend classes in hospitality. Save your money and your sanity and pick another gym.

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 really like the Life Time gym in Arlington. It has tons of equipment, great classes like CTR, and…read moreNisaa at the concierge desk is very sweet and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it!

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.

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.

Still thoroughly enjoy working out but there is a definite shift in the staff, lack of customer…read moreservice, and the lack of care in the facilities here. First off, staff rarely greet you either coming or going, especially the girls, but the boys are guilty too, & I have point blank looked them in the eye & said hi or bye only to get a side eye in response, lol, as if I am beneath them & don't bother. It is very rude at times. They also tend to all huddle at the front desk which leads to my next points. I am seeing more & more people not wiping down their sweaty equipment & a lot of people just leaving their paper towels on the gym floor & it sits there for the entire hour & a half I am there (& I'm sure even longer), & the bathroom counters are always full of water. I have also seen an uptick of people just hanging out on machines to use their phones or socialize & I'm not talking about the break you take between sets, I'm talking not even working out for over 20 minutes & just lounging on the machines. It seems to me if the staff made rounds they could easily curtail this behavior & reinforce all the signage hanging around the gym regarding these issues & asking people to follow these rules. I have found the gym to be cleaner at night & the staff is typically nicer too. They did just hire a new young guy with glasses who was refilling spray bottles but he was hanging out a lot with two older dudes that were working out & he seemed know them well & he also did not utter a word to anyone but them. So it seems his coworkers are leading by example & showing him the way even though he attempts to stay busy. The person that really needs to be commended is the guy with the long curly hair as he is always smiling, friendly & helpful. I just hope they step it up with the staff & get back to how it used to be. I really don't want to have to change gyms, lol.

Overall it is a good gym, the equipment is good and I normally don't have to wait to use mine too…read morelong even during peak hours, it's clean and spacious. The trainer I had, I had a free one hour introductory session but he kept acting like he wanted to leave early even though this was my first time at the gym in a while. He kept basically asking "are we done here?" before the hour was up. Also another time I asked if he could quickly show me how to safely use a new machine and he refused saying I had to book a paid session for that. I later got injured on that machine and had a couple of near misses. Also in the steam room it's not obvious where the steam comes out so if you sit in the wrong place you can burn your ankles.

I've been coming here for a while, and the recent renovation has completely transformed this gym…read more It honestly feels like a brand new place. Everything is cleaner, brighter, and much more modern, which makes a huge difference in the overall workout experience. The upgraded equipment is a big highlight, plenty of new machines, well-maintained free weights, and more space so you're not constantly waiting around. The layout is also much more functional now, with designated areas that make it easy to move through your workout without feeling cramped. The staff has been great throughout the transition, friendly, helpful, and clearly invested in making sure members are happy with the changes. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the renovation. If you've been here before, it's definitely worth coming back to check it

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.

I travel for work so I've been going to different golds gyms for a about a year. They have three…read moreplaces to workout plus the studio and cycle room. Honestly the facilities are really nice, plenty of machines and squat racks and cables, the staff is also incredibly nice and helpful. The only reason I'm giving it three stars is because out of all of the golds in the DMV I think the showers at this location are by far the worst ones. Barely give you soap, and have really bad tan curtains that don't even cover the entire shower so even when the curtain is closed people can still see you if they walk by. Unfortunately because of the location I really doubt a lot of people who workout here use the showers so I'm not sure if they'll upgrade them. Everything else was great though!

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

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.

This palace is a mess! I'm with LA Fitness for over 2 years and this location need to learn from…read moreother LA Fitness locations! There equipment is old and half of it is broken! I'm not asking them to be like the signature branch in Rockville - buy I know that LA fitness can do better than that!

Called and was told i can workout so i can check out the gym. Came the next day and Terry told me…read moreit i couldn't workout unless i paid. Free online but i guess i gotta pay unless i wanted to come later, my schedule doesn't work around for you guys. Asked if there was anything i can sign and he just dismissed all ideas. Reviews are right, don't come here, dismissive guest services. Dogged a bullet with a bad experience right away. Not a friendly gym.