Balance Gym Foggy Bottom

That one overthere 2 months ago

This is an ok gym with a great location but, l’m sorry to say that I can’t recommend it. It’s not that it’s sub par in terms of machines and equipment, it’s the awful woman at the front desk in the mornings. I think they call her Miss D. She is just downright unpleasant, rude and mean. I’ve seen her treat both members and other staff horribly and I can’t bear to start my day with that awful energy. I don’t understand why they would want that kind of vibe in a classy place like the Fairmont. Oh well, back to Equinox. More expensive but at least they care about customers.

Laura Farvour 3 years ago

This is a true community gym! I signed up for a short term membership while in town for a conference/vacation, and it perfectly suited my needs for lifting heavy sh*t and a friendly environment. Miss D is an absolute joy. I'm grateful that she was open to chatting with me every morning (I can be a bit much 😅), and I loved watching her interact with other members. She was constantly warm, friendly, and encouraging. I read a few comments about the equipment here on Google. I agree that the equipment is a bit haphazardly placed, but I also saw very few members contributing to the maintenance and organization of the equipment. When we are members of a gym community, it is our responsibility to leave equipment in a place and state that we found it or better. I hope that folks read this message and choose the courage and confidence to be part of helping Balance be the best it can be 💪 The gym is located in the lower level of the hotel, so it's a bit hard to find, but there are always friendly hotel staff around to help. Their fridge is stocked with all the best caffeine and protein supplements, and they have a good selection of protein bars as well. Overall, I found the facilities to be clean and well suited to any strength or cardio program I wished to perform. I'll be working out here again anytime I come back to D.C. Thank you, Miss D, and thank you Balance community for the welcome and inspiration to kick butt every morning!

Briana Provost 6 years ago

Really enjoy coming to this gym. Everything is always very clean, and the staff are friendly. It can be a little tricky to find it since it’s entrance is through the Fairmont, but would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a gym in the DC area.

Paul L a year ago

Beautiful gym with a nice mixture of great equipment and programs. Awesome, friendly community of members and staff.

Max Lazar 3 weeks ago

Awesome gym. Great facilities and amenities and the staff is really chill