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Crunch Fitness

5100 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016 202-621-7622

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The facility is top notch but at times there is overcongestion. - Jun 27, 2024

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Onelife Fitness

315 G St SE
Washington, DC 20003 202-234-5678

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Everything that is a profit center is given attention, services are not. EG... - Oct 17, 2024

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Onelife Fitness

4001 Brandywine St NW
Washington, DC 20016 202-244-6090

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Very good chain - Jun 28, 2024

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Gold's Gym

4310 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008 202-364-4653

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The gym is adequately maintained, though there is one issue that seems to be... - Oct 08, 2024

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Equinox

1170 22nd St NW
Washington, DC 20037 202-974-6600

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It’s a good location - Jun 28, 2024

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Washington Sports Club

1835 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009 202-332-0100

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This location is no longer open. - Mar 08, 2024

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Washington Sports Club

2251 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007 202-333-2323

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This club has everything I need to work out. Perfect for my needs. Price is... - Oct 29, 2023

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Vida Fitness

1517 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005 202-588-5559

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Great gym with everything you can acces for and great membership benefits - Jun 28, 2024

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Gold's Gym

409 3rd St SW
Washington, DC 20024 202-554-4653

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Find the gym itself and management only adequate but the specific trainer with... - Apr 04, 2020

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Foundation Fitness

3525 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008 202-537-0539

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I've been a member of this gym for 20 odd years and although the number... - Nov 25, 2023

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Mint Condition Yourself

1724 California St NW
Washington, DC 20009 202-328-6468

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Mint is an excellent local health club and gym. They continue to adopt new... - Apr 04, 2020

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Waterside Fitness & Swim

901 6th St SW
Washington, DC 20024 202-488-3701

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Vida Fitness

601 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004 202-393-8432

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Amazing gym, membership is a little on the high price side but definitely worth... - Jul 02, 2024

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Washington Sports Club

3100 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20010 202-986-2281

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Very well manners with responsible services - Jun 28, 2024

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Edlavitch DCJCC

1529 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20036 202-518-9400

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They are help me and guide properly in my fitness training. They always tell... - Jul 02, 2024

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