Washington Gyms and Health Clubs

About Washington, DC Gyms

Washington-DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland offer a wealth of choices for joining a health club. Many people commute into the city each day from Arlington, Vienna, Reston, Alexandria, Potomac, and other places so a good choice may be a club group that offers you a gym in both the actual city and near where you live. This way you can have flexible workout options – go to the gym at work, and go to the gym on weekends.

For those people seeking a gym with many locations, Sport&Health is the largest area club group offering 22 convenient locations throughout the area. These clubs typically offer many upscale amenitities such as pools and more at a very reasonable price. In addition to Sport&Health, Washington Sports Clubs are another option with many area locations in northern Virginia and Washington DC. The Gold's Gyms in Vienna, Sterling, Reston, and Tyson's Corner are all well kept facilities that offer a great value. We also hear that upscale fitness club chain Equinox may be opening a club in Tyson's Corner.

The DC-area culture focuses on exercise around sports – which is a fantastic way to stay motivated. Gyms in the area often offer racquetball and basketball courts, in addition to the typical weightlifting and aerobic functions. Playing sports is an excellent way to stay in shape. It's fun and you'll stay fit.

The dating scene in DC seems to place an especially significant emphasis on being fit! So if you are on the prowl for a hook-up, make sure you join a gym you'll keep going to keep yourself trim. Our guide to finding a gym and joining it is a great way to start and make sure you find the perfect gym.