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XSport Fitness

8190 Strawberry Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042 703-204-0064

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Equipment is often broken. Air conditioning has been broken in part of the... - Aug 08, 2023

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Planet Fitness

13031 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874 240-720-7444

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It's a great gym to go to. - Jul 16, 2022

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Spring Hill Rec Center

1239 Spring Hill Rd
McLean, VA 22102 703-827-0989

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Friendly community organization where you can exercise as well as socialize... - Feb 11, 2024

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LA Fitness

314 Copley Pl
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-944-5734

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Very slow repairing equipment. Don't care about you once you become a... - Oct 27, 2023

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XSport Fitness

4300 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302 703-933-9333

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I would recommend working out here, but there are a few things the staff can... - May 20, 2020

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Planet Fitness

255 Muddy Branch Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-337-7701

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I’ve heard bad things about other planet fitness is but this planet fitness... - Jul 21, 2022

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Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

9100 Freedom Center Blvd
Manassas, VA 20110 703-993-8444

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Staff is friendly and responsive; generally good instructors for classes.... - Mar 17, 2023

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Columbia Association--Supreme Sports Club

7080 Deepage Dr
Columbia, MD 21045 410-381-5355

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its a gym. what can i say. good personal trainer. gym pays attention to covid.... - Sep 18, 2021

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LA Fitness

8616 Cameron St
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-589-2323

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Not many options in this price range, so it's hard to complain too much,... - Feb 25, 2024

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YMCA

3422 N 13th St
Arlington, VA 22201 703-525-5420

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Very small facility with a limited assortment of equipment. - Sep 18, 2021

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Burke Racquet & Swim Club

6001 Burke Commons Rd
Burke, VA 22015 703-250-1299

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been semi active for many years..back in the day when they had real racquet... - Mar 16, 2023

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Equinox

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

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changeover from sport club la to equinox is a mixed blessing. upgrades made... - Feb 19, 2018

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Gold's Gym

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

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Mask wearing not enforced. Staff couldn't care less. - Jan 14, 2021

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Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center

101 Centerway
Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-397-2204

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Greenbelt is a smaller municipal facility. Pool is sometimes overwhelmed by... - Jul 21, 2022

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LA Fitness

3550 S Clark St
Arlington, VA 22202 703-229-1504

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Really up and down in most areas. Improve consistency - Jun 21, 2022

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Columbia Association--Columbia Athletic Club

5435 Beaverkill Rd
Columbia, MD 21044 410-730-6744

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great gym its where i go when i need to workout and love the machines, rooms... - Jul 21, 2022

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Tuckahoe Recreation Club

1814 Great Falls St
McLean, VA 22101 703-356-1205

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Do your research before joining. Find out about the board, recent dues increases... - Mar 23, 2023

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Franconia RECenter

6601 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310 703-922-9841

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Franconia RECenter recently renovated their locker rooms; updating the... - Oct 21, 2023

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Columbia Association--Columbia Gym

6151 Daylong Ln
Clarksville, MD 21029 410-531-0800

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Lockers are deteriorating and in need of repair. - Feb 11, 2024

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YMCA

420 E Monroe Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301 703-838-8085

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I was a member of the Alexandria YMCA for over 15 years and while I enjoyed... - Aug 15, 2022

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Before joining a gym, think about your own motivations and interests—and consider alternatives. Set realistic fitness goals, then think about whether you really need to pay a company big bucks for activities that are probably available more cheaply elsewhere.

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