Best Gyms with Locker Rooms With Showers near Arlington, Virginia

Melissa and her team are a really exceptional group. The studio is friendly yet the classes are challenging. All the instructors are absolutely amazing but I find Alice, Kate, and Melissa particularly awesome.

Review of CSX - CorePower Strength X (Upper Body) at the Clarendon Studio (1929 Clarendon Boulevard) I attended the CSX class at the CorePower Yoga studio in Clarendon, and while the workout itself was solid, the overall experience left much to be desired due to misleading advertising and poor customer service. The studio prominently advertises a “free week,” giving the impression that you can attend your first class without commitment and only begin payment if you choose to continue. This seemed like a great opportunity to try out the studio. However, when we arrived for the scheduled class, we were told that the “free week” wasn’t allowed and payment was required upfront. This directly contradicted the email we had received just prior, which explicitly stated, “Your free week starts after your first class.” When we brought this discrepancy to the staff’s attention, their response was dismissive, offering no real explanation or resolution. Being told, “it’s not allowed,” without addressing the conflicting messaging left us feeling misled and undervalued as potential new customers. While I understand the need for clear policies, it is unacceptable to advertise a promotion and then fail to honor it. This lack of transparency and accountability reflects poorly on the studio’s professionalism and respect for its clientele. If CorePower wants to attract and retain new members, they need to improve their communication and honor their advertised offers. Sadly, the experience felt like a bait-and-switch, which overshadowed what could have been a positive introduction to their studio. Until they address these issues, I would caution others to carefully verify terms before signing up or committing to a class.

I tried a free trial week here. I took two classes, one was core restore which was a relaxing class. The studio was not full and I enjoyed this one! However, the next day I tried a yoga sculpt class which was definitely overbooked. My friend and I came maybe 1 minute late and there was literally no room left in the studio for us. The instructor was mad we were late and didn’t help us find a spot. She was clearly annoyed with us and wasn’t afraid to show it. Unfortunately people being late is part of the business, if you can’t put on a good customer service face, then don’t work in a service based industry. Luckily we weren’t paying customers, just doing the free trial. If you’re going to overbook classes, there should be someone in the studio instructing everyone where to put their mats so there is optimal spacing and room for everyone. We were nearly touching the people next to us. We won’t be buying a membership or any more classes - there are more professional studios out there.

Had the BEST class with Natalie Di in yogasculpt today! Loved the pacing, cueing, and programming of her class!! I hope I get to see her more on the schedule !!

I love CorePower! I never thought I would like heated yoga, but I’m addicted. The instructors are great, the facilities are clean, and I enjoy all the classes! I probably go to Adam’s classes the most (he teaches hot fusion and C2), great instructor. This is my favorite location, although they are all good!

Just Dance with Lolita every Wednesday and Saturday is where it is at! She is one of best instructors and truly brings the energy and fun to each class. Even if dancing is not your thing… I would tell anyone who is thinking of trying her class to just stop by - we have fun and tons of laughing during her class :)

Giving this one star because of my customer service experience. I highly recommend going to other gyms. After enduring some issues in my life that led to me having to move short notice— this gym still charged me for another month and hit me with the “it’s in the contract” excuse. Absolutely abysmal customer service. For someone who is on a budget and just experienced an unexpected move, this behavior is highly disgusting. Sign a contract at another gym. I will never visit another onelife again, and for the price I’d suggest you might as well join planet fitness in pentagon city since it’s open 24/7.

Decided to hit the gym on my break from work and gave this place a shot so called “signature” location . One of the most depressing gyms I’ve ever experienced . I’ve been to 3rd world gyms better than this place. The equipment is outdated they don’t even have an incline bench , the sauna is shut down and not working and I tried taking a hot shower the hot water wasn’t working lol you can barely even ask anyone a question since they are busy training 80 year olds in every corner of the gym. The lady in the front desk is clueless about equipment. GOOD LUCK NEVER AGAIN. Thanks for letting me workout for free :)

Not welcoming, was asked “you can’t go on post to the gym instead of here” from what came off as a supervisor? Atmosphere is not welcoming, employees are ok. Just happy they were able to accommodate some recently stationed army officers I suppose.

This is the worst OneLife Fitness location in the DMV area. DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU WANT TO GET A GOOD WORKOUT IN YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. I came here to workout and had an allergic reaction that sent me to the emergency room within 5 minutes of being in this gym from the chemicals the cleaning staff used. They clean very close to you while you’re working out or in the locker room changing you will be inhaling toxic chemicals that will put your health at risk. I broke out in hives, and my face swelled up immediately. I reported it to Management and they did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. After I recovered I decided to give the gym another chance. I signed up for a yoga class and they schedule it the same time as a spin class with loud music in a room adjacent to the yoga studio. I reported it to management and was told it’s only a 30 minute overlap and next time they will try to turn the music down. Instead of just rescheduling the spin class to begin and end 30 mins before the yoga class starts so it doesn’t clash. The gym is TINY! The personal trainers take up all the space there is when they train their clients. Unlike other gyms that have designated training areas for that reason. The gym is already small with limited equipment and the little bit of space there is always is being occupied by the personal trainers. Back to the cleaning staff. The gym closes at 9pm on weekdays and the cleaners decide that it’s a good time to mop the locker room floor at 8:30pm. I slipped multiple times and they don’t think it’s anything wrong with mopping during a time Period when people will be walking on the wet floor putting them at risk. Instead of just waiting until the gym closes and clears out to mop. Every time I brought these issues to management they have an excuse or justification for why they do what they do and they don’t care about their customers. They only care about the personal trainers and their clients.

01/15/2025 The management does not care to fix and upgrade broken equipment and features and provide average service. 1. They charge double monthly fees in December to fix/upgrade equipment but they don't fix anything on time. One year dues = 13 months! 2. The steam room has been broken for over a month since 12/10/2024. Photo is attached 3. The stretching mats are always missing or beat up. They won't replace them. 4. They will increase your monthly dues without any notice 5. The water fountain was broken for 2 months. The front desk is not bothered to pass the issue to management and get it fixed!

I was a member of the gym before and now I’m back after some time being abroad. I love that the gym has a variety of classes. As a new member you get two complimentary personal training sessions and after my sessions with Kevin I decided to continue them for a few months. I was impressed by Kevin’s knowledge which was the reason for my continuation of personal training. I have back pain and I needed to strengthen my muscles and body before I can do things on my own correctly. Kevin ensured that all exercises are a good fit for me and that I hold a correct posture which is really important to me. I love that he incorporates mindfulness, breathing and visualization while exercising. It’s inspiring to train with him!

Kevin is the ultimate personal trainer!! He seeks to understand your fitness goals before engaging.( I think that’s very important). He gently but firmly will encourage you to push yourself, while remaining attentive & present with you in the moment. Above all he ensures you retain the good & safe exercising skills & techniques you learn to continue to build on your success & wins from the sessions you get with him & beyond.

Nice gym and great trainers - specifically Kevin who is phenomenal! After not having been to the gym in months due to a broken wrist, it was difficult for me to return back to my old routine. After just two sessions with him, he helped me with my motivation and get me back to looking forward to entering the gym. From the start, he has helped me figure out my goals and has given me a customized program to work through and view my progress. While the one-hour full body sessions are intense, he has pushed me and shown me what I am truly capable of doing. This is supplemented with his great insight and knowledge on proper form, techniques, and mindset. In particular, he has taken great care in making sure I can be healthy and improve my performance through ways outside of the gym with nutrition and lifestyle advice. I went from barely making it 30 minutes into a session to pushing my limits through the entire hour. As someone who has frequently gone to the gym over the past couple of years, it has truly been a breath of fresh air to work with Kevin. By returning to basics and building a solid foundation of form and mindset, it has taken me just a month to break through plateaus that I had been stuck on for almost a year. If you are looking to build your physical fitness, find motivation, and build a strong mentality, you have to work with Kevin.

After a two-year break from OneLife Fitness to focus on running, I decided to return because I wanted to focus on strength. The gym offered a free assessment and a session with a personal trainer, which is how I met Kevin. Since working with him, I’ve seen great progress in both fat loss and muscle gain. I feel stronger, more stable, and my posture has improved—a big relief for my back. Kevin also encouraged me to join his Saturday core and mobility classes, which have become one of my favorite parts of the week. These sessions complement my strength work and have made a noticeable difference in how I feel day-to-day. What really stands out about Kevin is how detailed and thoughtful he is. He explains each exercise clearly, shows me how to do it, and ensures my form is always correct. This focus on technique has helped me avoid injuries and get the most out of every workout. Kevin has also been a great resource for nutrition advice, offering simple, practical tips that fit with my lifestyle. I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made so far and grateful for Kevin’s guidance and encouragement along the way.

This review is really 3.5 stars. I've been an on and off member of this location (last attended Vida regularly in 2023/started back up this Jan 2025) and the overall upkeep of the gym has gone done a bit. With a monthly membership upwards of $120+ there shouldn't be 5-6 broken treadmills. I've gone to the gym during peak hours and non-peak hours throughout the week and people are waiting for equipment to free up, so they can do some level of cardio. Depending on the timeliness of repairs, I'll gladly edit my review. Vida Fitness-Ballston is a great gym, just was disappointed to see the overall quality of it go down since coming back... The recent reviews of the Steam/Sauna are a little fabricated, because they do feel clean. The cleaning staff does a great job and they definitely deserve the shout out for all that they do.

This gym and it's staff are absolutely top notch. I have been a long time member of VIDA and have been to various locations over the years. The Ballston location is hands-down the best. The facilities are always super clean, the staff is so kind and helpful (shout out to Isaac being the GOAT), the selection of equipment is vast, the restorative spaces of the spa & saunas are spotless and always smell nice, and the entire gym's layout makes sense with room to spare. Thanks again for all that you guys do!

I like this gym. Been going for 2 years. I do wish the steam room was cleaned more often. Update: I steam room has only gotten worse, its almost never clean even though there is a sign that says its cleaned daily. Also, there is a new manager here and he only hits on the good looking women, including my wife. No one ever sees his speak to male guests and whenever there is a good looking girl working out, its guaranteed he will mozey on over and start a conversation 10/10x. Like bro, this is not tinder… the steam room needs to be cleaned but this guy is thinking with his you know what. Pic of him in action today:

Vida Ballston is a beautiful and well outfitted gym and the employees have all a been very kind and helpful to me! Especially Isaac, my membership specialist, was extremely helpful for me in terms of navigating my new membership. A great gym and a great team!

Been a Vida member since 2018 and they've been nothing but spectacular. I've been a frequent member at every single location while moving around DC and now living in Arlington, I've been at the Ballston location for 2 years now. My trainer Jonas has helped me reach my fitness goals and then some! Front desk dude Sam is all smiles as you walk in and makes sure to have your smoothie ready when you're leaving. Gwen the Sweatbox instructor/manager has an AMAZING Sweatbox class and really motivates you to keep going. They also keep getting new equipment to keep it fresh! Loving everything about it!