Foundation Fitness of Cleveland Park

Fantastic experience: Really nice neighborhood gym with superfriendly and helpful staff! It has all the equipment you need for cardio and workout and you also have the option to join classes. Definitely recommendable!

Fantastic experience: Great neighborhood gym! This is not one of the usual big chain gyms. What you can enjoy instead is a small, but beautiful and clean "family gym" with a nice atmosphere, a friendly and competent staff and all the equipment you need for your workout. It is also conveniently located right near Cleveland Park Metro Station.

Fantastic experience: This place is a gem. Clean, good equipment, pleasant atmosphere, good-natured clientele, and the kindest most encouraging staff I've ever encountered at a fitness center. They know their stuff, and they want to empower you to know your stuff. It's pretty great. If you find gyms stressful intimidating unwelcoming upsetting, try this place - it might just change your mind :)

Fantastic experience: Great local gym. It’s nice to go somewhere where people know each other’s names!

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym!! They have a great equipment and an outdoor area

Fantastic experience: Great neighborhood gym! If you're used to big chain gyms you'll find it a bit small, but it's got everything you need from free weights, to cardio equipment, to battle ropes, punching bag, many classes per week, and more. Great staff and clean facility!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful well-maintained neighborhood fitness facility, with a wide array of cardio equipment, weights and machines. Attentive and professional staff of trainers ready to guide and advise members. A full calendar of monthly classes at no additional charge that includes yoga, aerobics, Pilates, muscle fitness and even line dancing. Convenient location at Cleveland Park Metro Station. Well worth the membership fee.

Fantastic experience: love this gym - been going off and on since around 2011. for awhile I tried a bargain basement gold’s membership but I came back to ff for the location and the staff. imani, jenee, and eric are so friendly and have been there for years - it feels like home. also, i love how the classes are geared to all ages and levels - very welcoming, supportive/non-competitive vibe, but still challenging! the cardio area is small but it is rare that a machine isn’t available, the weights area is much more spacious. i work late and appreciate the expanded hours. i think you can rent a small locker. note — if you have mobility issues call ahead — the front entrance is not wheelchair accessible, and you have to walk up a flight of stairs since they are on the second floor.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with great facilities. Awesome small local gym that provides you with a range of both cardio and weights. Have just moved here and gives me everything I need

Fantastic experience: Great gym in a convenient location with helpful staff!

Fantastic experience: Staff is incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional. Facilities are clean and organized. Could not be happier with my experience at Foundation Fitness.

Fantastic experience: Small neighborhood gym with a huge heart! Great staff and super trainer Imani Brooks will encourage and motivate you to better health❤️ They know your name! No super fancy high tech equipment-but everything you need. I have been a member for many years and plan to continue.

Fantastic experience: A great neighborhood gym with a wonderful staff. Imani is a terrific and an engaging trainer - I've been working with her for over a year! The after hours access and overall clean facility makes this gym stand out from all the rest.

Fantastic experience: Beside being a fantastic location - there aren't many boutique gyms in Cleveland Park, this foundation fitness has everything you'd need for free weight and cardio training. I've been going for a couple hours six days a week for some odd eight months and the staff are always incredibly friendly, and they'll always help you out if you've got questions or concerns. The staff do one on one PT pretty regularly and from what I've seen they all understand it quite well. Generally it was a wonderful experience, other gymgoers are all friendly and helpful and it was just a very comfortable environment.

Fantastic experience: This is a great space on Connecticut Ave. The facility is always clean and inviting. The staff is top notch and very friendly. Dega is the best person to talk to. She runs the show. The are worth a visit, you'll never want to leave.

Fantastic experience: Great Gym! Super friendly atmosphere!

Fantastic experience: We are really enjoying the flexibility of using Foundation Fitness to get and stay in shape. The gym is convenient and friendly and we are enjoying a bonus of couples group training!

Fantastic experience: Foundation Fitness in Cleveland Park is the perfect neighborhood fitness center, no matter what neighborhood is yours (metro and parking right in front). There's lots of equipment. I always head to the nordic tracks and bikes (sometimes treadmills), and there are enough that I never have to wait for one. Baskets of free weights on the aerobic floor and in the weight room -- all sorts of stuff I dont know how to use. But, I have a feeling they're in my future. The staff is extremely helpful in showing you ... the ropes, and how to use equipment effectively and safely and also new exercises you might like. In fact, I have a whole routine now with free weights. I joined in the pandemic for their zoom classes - pilates, muscle fitness, and posture - and they have yoga and aerobics and lots of others, most of which are now both in person and on zoom. A great gym - but what makes it unique and a neighborhood gem is how friendly, accessible, expert, and nice the owner and staff are. This place feels like home to me now - and a special part of my life.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at this gym for a few months and I am very pleased with my experience. While on the small side, the facility is well maintained and equipped with everything needed to help you look and feel great. The staff is great and they are always happy to help or provide guidance during visits. Another plus is that the gym is conveniently located near the metro stop and the hours are flexible for anyone with a busy schedule. Special shoutout to Jenee, Imani, and Tony who are always welcoming and kind!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality This gym is truly great! They have all the popular equipment you’ll need and a great space to do your own thing. The staff is incredibly friendly and the space is always clean. If you’re looking for a low-key gym this is it. I feel super comfortable and they offer a variety of classes in your membership.

Fantastic experience: Perfect neighborhood gym! Equipment is great and kept very clean, staff are super friendly and accommodating. I love using the outdoor space during warmer months. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Love this boutique style gym! Been a member for a few years and the staff is always pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. Clean gym and even an outdoor space for some socially distant fresh air workouts. Imani is my trainer and I’ve grown in strength, endurance and confidence since working out with her. Love her motivation. Keeps me on my toes. And always shares great tips for me to practice at home too. Def check it out if you’re in the area. Worth it!

Fantastic experience: I've been coming here since around october of 2020 during the pandemic and it has felt incredibly safe. The staff is so welcoming and has made me feel like I am valued as one of their regulars. Limited hours but coming at random times has made workouts feel safe during the pandemic.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Enormous shout out to trainers Imani and Tony! I was looking for extra fitness support for my son. Imani is also a fitness trainer however as a classic teammate handed me and my son over to Tony and he’s fantastic. Imani is equally as great!

Fantastic experience: This neighborhood "gem" is a microcosm of everything good about Cleveland Park. It's members are a blend of weight lifters, cardio workers, yogis, and interval trainers. The front desk greets everyone by name. And the diverse members are friendly and supportive. This has been esp evident during COVID - everyone adheres to safety protocols.

Fantastic experience: This is a really great neighborhood gym. They've done some awesome renovations over the last year, and the facilities (weight room, cardio machines, class area, locker rooms) are updated and clean. I highly recommend both the classes and the fitness space overall. Super responsive and friendly staff who always provide detailed information -- especially around COVID protocols.

Fantastic experience: Great local gym! I’ve been going here for personal training with Bryon for a while now and I’m so happy I made the decision to come. Bryon’s a great trainer and I really trust him. I was worried about starting a regular practice, but he’s encouraging without being pushy. And he’s always checking in to make sure I’m good and not overextending myself. The gym itself is accommodating and I’ve never felt uncomfortable working out. Everyone’s is nice, helpful to a fault, and knows what they’re doing. And even through COVID, I was never worried that I’d wouldn’t be safe as long as I followed guidelines.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism Foundation fitness has become my go to gym during COVID and I regret it took me so long to come here. Easy to get to it, friendly staff, clean and safe equipment.

Fantastic experience: The gym has everything you need as well as a nice personal feel. The members are very friendly and nice. The workers are enthusiastic and provide a good energy to the gym. The after hours is an outstanding policy that makess it much easier for the member to fit a workout into their schedule. Overall, the gym is a great atmosphere for a workout.

Fantastic experience: If you live close to the Woodley/Cleveland area, Foundation Fitness is definitely the highest quality gym with the most convenient location!! They have a variety of equipments that can be used by both beginner and advanced lifters. Both the staff and the members are very respectful and keep all the equipment clean, which is a plus. The staff is super supportive and welcoming. They made the environment of the new gym feel very friendly and provided with any help that I needed! If you are in DC for a short time/internship, they will work with you!! Their summer deal saved me so much money!

Fantastic experience: This is an excellent gym with friendly staff! The facility is relatively small, but the gym has everything that you need to have a good workout. The gym is always immaculately clean, COVID-19 procedures are followed by everyone, and its online people tracker allows you to see how many individuals are at the gym at any given time. During the pandemic, this is a great feature if you prefer to limit your exposure to others. The outdoor deck is a unique addition which allows you to workout outside, which is rare to find in cities. Highly recommend this gym!

Fantastic experience: I joined Foundation Fitness Cleveland Park right as the pandemic ended this year and it’s been an amazing experience working with my personal trainer Imani Brooks. I’m already feeling fitter, lifting better and it’s a fitness program not focused on losing pounds but actually gaining muscles and general well being. I highly recommend this gym for its great community vibe and fitness programs! Shout out to Tony for keep the energy high and making sure we’re all busting our fitness goals!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Imani and Jenee are always happy to see me and they make my workout great! Imani is a great persona trainer and I have worked with her for years. Jenee is great at the front desk!

Fantastic experience: Great neighborhood gym! Small but has everything you need and doesnt get too crowded.

Fantastic experience: Everyone at foundation fitness Cleveland park is fantastic!! Imani and Tony are great trainers, they are fun and motivating. They make working out enjoyable. I recommend coming and training with them, they are so personable and awesome. Jenee is so welcoming and friendly. I enjoy everyone here and love coming in!

Fantastic experience: I love this gym! It is a small neighborhood place that is so welcoming and has all the equipment you will need at a much lower price than other DC gyms. Bonus that it is woman owned!

Fantastic experience: This gym is great! All the staff are so friendly, and everything is clean and well-kept. The space itself is small, but they truly have all the equipment you need and I've never found it to be crowded. The outdoor deck is a unique feature and a nice space for workouts, weather permitting. I've also taken some great yoga classes here.

Fantastic experience: This gym is fantastic! I've been a member for about a decade. Everyone who works at FF Cleveland Park is friendly and professional. They know every members' name. I started training with Tony about six months ago - best trainer I've ever had. They absolutely helped me get through quarantine - not just because I could exercise, but because of the interpersonal, social atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this place!! The best staff, great location :)

Fantastic experience: Inclusive, friendly and relaxed, with supportive helpful staff, it's exactly what every gym environment should aspire to be. Training with Imani twice a week has been amazing! She’s patient but firm and has pushed me to meet my goals. I've become stronger and more confident and motivated than ever because of her. This is the gym you didn’t know you needed.

Fantastic experience: This gym is a hidden gem in Cleveland Park. It's a great oasis with the best staff ever. They have excellent classes and the equipment is very good. Great vibe to escape and chill. You will enjoy workouts of any nature here! Thanks so much to Dorothy and the wonderful crew!

Fantastic experience: I signed up for this gym during the COVID-19 pandemic and I felt it was the best decision I've made. While this gym is small, it has all the basics, I love that there are COVID regulations in place to help prevent the spread of germs. 99% of the costumers wear masks properly and that makes me feel safe. Sometimes you will see a person here and there wearing their mask under their nose which defeats the purpose of the mask but that happens rarely. I also love that their website has a people tracker which shows how many people are inside the gym. I tend to time my visits when there are less than 4 people. They also have an outdoor deck that you can workout on and they generally open the door so there is good airflow in the gym. Additionally, the staff are super kind, professional, and helpful. If you are looking for a gym and being mindful in these COVID times, I would totally recommend Foundation Fitness in Cleveland Park.

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym with terrific trainers, good equipment and a wide range of classes. It’s a friendly place, welcoming and encouraging people of all ages to get fit and enjoy themselves while doing it.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend City Fitness Gym. Dega has been my personal trainer for several years and I can attest to her expertise in knowing what exercises and equipment will help me improve the strength of my various muscle groups, especially those pesky core muscles. She’s always attentive to whatever physical ailments or limitations I have on a particular day and will design her fitness program around those needs. Dega is not only kind and caring to me as an individual but she also feels a responsibility to the “greater good.” For those and other reasons, I urge you to sign up for personal training sessions with her.

Fantastic experience: Perfect neighborhood gym. Friendly, welcoming, and all around wonderful. Great classes, knowledgeable staff/trainers, and great atmosphere. I simply cannot say enough positive things. Excellent vibes all around!

Fantastic experience: A wonderful gym. Quality trainers, fun atmosphere, excellent equipment. Conveinent -- almost doorstep to Metro. Could notbe happier to be a member. Dega and Lucinda rock!!

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough good things about this gym. They know your name, and help you reach your goals. Nice people, excellent equipment. Several flat screen TVs to entertain while working out.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member of City Fitness for too long to say! I love the feeling at this small, community-centered gym with high caliber exercise classes taught by qualified attuned professionals. Dega & Lucinda have created a beautiful welcoming atmosphere, updating equipment and classes to keep current with the times. My favorite classes are yoga & body sculpting. Highly recommend to anyone interested in working out in a non-cookie cutter environment. I just love it there! From time to time, whenever I've thought about leaving the DC area, a major sadness has been the thought of leaving City Fitness. Thankfully, I've decided to stay!

Fantastic experience: Just fresh off another stunningly inspiring workout with brilliant co-owner Dega Schembri. She and her co-owner Lucinda Laree have taken a charming space and created a collegial, family atmosphere among their associates and clients that makes it pure joy to be present and getting fit — an ever elusive bar. Matchless!!

Fantastic experience: My wife Julie and I have been members of City Fitness in Cleveland Park, DC, for a number of years and I've always been very glad we were -- for our own physical well-being and for the enjoyable atmosphere in which we do our workouts. But I've never been more proud of our membership than now with the proven willingness and capacity of the gym's owners and staff to carry out worthwhile community activities. Last week the gym's "Party with a Purpose" proved to be not only lots of fun -- but a great success at raising contributions for the (Hurricane) Harvey Disaster Relief Fund. In addition, it pulled in great spirit and support of members -- and raised over $2,000 -- not to mention enlisting the valuable backing of Cleveland Park merchants for the cause. Similar backing by the gym, its members, and our community is expected to support an upcoming goods drive for the survivors of Hurricane Irma. John Campbell Klingle Road NW Washington, DC

Fantastic experience: I love this gym. The teachers/trainers are so welcoming and so good at what they do. I especially like that people of all different ages come to the gym. For me it very quickly became a neighborhood place where people knew my name and where I found myself getting more fit and actually having fun doing it. The classes are terrific and it's also a great place to stop in and use the machines when that suits my schedule better. I can't imagine a more perfect little gym!

Fantastic experience: This place really does feel like a community as well as a gym! It's a small facility with limited amenities, but it has a great staff, great classes, reasonable (for DC) fees, and a variety of equipment. It doesn't get too crowded despite its size - usually no waiting for equipment, even during rush hour. A variety of excellent group fitness classes are included in membership: SocaCize, Zumba, BoldBeats, Step/Aerobics, Power and Flow Yoga, interval training, Pilates, body sculpting, etc. There’s a charming outdoor rooftop area where you can work out or cool down while taking in a sunset and a nice view of the neighborhood. The atmosphere here isn't too trendy and intimidating, but it also doesn’t feel like a crowded budget fitness chain…just friendly and welcoming, with lots to offer!