Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there’s always a reason to branch out and try a new workout.
Dance your heart out with a live DJ at 305 Fitness, or swim laps in any weather at one Vida's indoor endless pools. These seven mostly locally-owned gyms offer exciting options that merge innovative workouts with welcoming communities, so you can get into shape and have fun doing it!
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2428 14th Street NW, 301 M Street SW / Website
Elevate’s signature HIIT class mixes mobility, strength and endurance to create a balanced workout that blends intervals, circuits, and more. The 50-minute class is a challenging, fast-paced and efficient workout. Each coach spends at least four months in Elevate’s coaching candidate program before hitting the floor, so you can rest assured you’re in good hands.
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1170 22nd Street NW, 800 K Street NW Suite 90 / Website
Enjoy a spa, a boxing studio, studio pilates, a selection of about 100 classes per week, and classic gym amenities at both D.C. Equinox locations. The West End location even offers squash courts and a kid’s club.
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Multiple locations / Website
While you can find Vida all over the city, the 60,000 square foot U Street location features a smoothie bar, indoor endless pools, 100 cardio machines, and a hotel-style penthouse pool. The company's nutritionists can help you match your diet to your workouts to expedite your desired results, too.
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1328 Florida Ave. NW / Website
305 Fitness’ high-intensity, dance-focused workouts serve major Miami vibes in a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The live DJ’s high-tempo music will make you forget you’re doing lunges or jumping jacks.
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635 Pennsylvania Ave. SE / Website
This Capitol Hill fitness center features three programs: boxing, cycling and HIIT. The data-driven stationary bikes even give you feedback to fully optimize your workout. If you’re looking for a fitness center that feels like family, look no further than Off Road.
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701 2nd Street NE / Website
Madabolic’s workouts are divided into three sections: momentum, anaerobic and durability. The strength-driven interval program is straightforward yet ever-changing, and trainers pay special attention to correcting your form to minimize injuries and optimize your workout.
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1449 U Street NW, 701 2nd Street NE / Website
This woman-owned gym aims to create a supportive environment for boxers of all levels. Its newer U Street location even features a full-sized boxing ring and a Fit3D Body Scanner to analyze posture and body composition. The sleek studios offer small group classes with special focus on technique.
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