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Results Fitness

7770 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306 703-360-1400

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I go for the fitness classes, appreciating skilled and enthusiastic instructors... - Oct 17, 2023

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Gold's Gym

18330 Village Center Dr
Olney, MD 20832 301-570-1800

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The gym used to provide exercise classes but has not done so for 2 years. - Mar 28, 2023

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The Fitness Club

2144 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-680-0505

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Extremely nice folks who offer great service, very clean environment, and great... - Jul 14, 2022

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Oak Marr Rec Center

3200 Jermantown Rd
Oakton, VA 22124 703-281-6501

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Name was changed to Oakmont. - Feb 09, 2024

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Onelife Fitness

4328 Wilson Blvd #3018
Arlington, VA 22203 703-816-8800

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Once you cancel, they charge you for an extra month regardless of the circumstances. - Feb 12, 2020

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24 Hour Fitness

1000 E Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22042 571-533-3608

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Takes a while to get equipment repaired, but overall enough variety it is not... - Mar 28, 2023

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LA Fitness

602 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-987-5421

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This is one of the newest LA Fitness locations, and it is far superior to some... - Apr 18, 2023

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Onelife Fitness

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

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No rules followed, no common courtesies from people using machines for many... - Oct 29, 2023

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Life Time Athletic

5900 Trinity Pkwy
Centreville, VA 20120 703-266-6200

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Lifetime Athletic has been my go-to gym for the past 17 years, and I could... - Jul 16, 2022

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Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa

13037 Worldgate Dr
Herndon, VA 20170 571-496-8772

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Great place! - Aug 30, 2023

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Anytime Fitness

4265 Howard Ave
Kensington, MD 20895 240-242-3053

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They refuse to let me adjust the seat angle on a stationary bike for spinning... - Jun 10, 2023

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Planet Fitness

6836 Race Track Rd
Bowie, MD 20715 301-464-9119

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decent for the money - Aug 01, 2023

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Planet Fitness

1776 E Jefferson St #103
Rockville, MD 20852 240-292-0311

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Just wish the music was at a lower volume. Otherwise the new facility on Randolph... - Oct 20, 2023

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Audrey Moore RECenter

8100 Braddock Rd
Annandale, VA 22003 703-321-7081

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Good equipment, well maintained. Multiple pricing options. Front desk staff... - Jan 03, 2024

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Gold's Gym

3910 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203 703-516-4653

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Gold's regularly sends out surveys for suggestions on how to improve yet... - Feb 08, 2024

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Onelife Fitness

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

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This is a hard year to rate since they have been open and closed, masked and... - Jan 12, 2022

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Pozez Jewish Community Center of NoVa - J-Fit Health Club

8900 Little River Tpke
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-323-0880

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This facility is a pleasure to workout in. The staff are well trained and thoughtful.... - Feb 08, 2024

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Onelife Fitness

209 Madison St
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-6822

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We are long-time members and the club has always met our needs. Ownership... - Oct 17, 2023

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Providence Rec Center

7525 Marc Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042 703-698-1351

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does not have a sales force... never a pressure to do anything. - Apr 11, 2024

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McLean Racquet & Health Club

1472 Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, VA 22101 703-356-3300

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I've been a member since the club opened in 1972. The facilities have... - May 19, 2020

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