Onelife Fitness - Ballston

Fantastic experience: Brittany and her team and the Ballston location are awesome. They have been so accommodating as I moved clubs from OneLife Rockville to their location, helped me with guest passes, towel service questions, and anything else I could need. I love this location because of the ample free weights section, including the brand new turf section used for stretching, dynamic workouts, etc. and their dry sauna and steam room. The outdoor terrace area is great when the weather is nice. Fun to people watch there or on the treadmills and get a workout in. I also enjoy their workout class selection -- the yoga room is great and the club has lots of equipment for every need -- blocks, pilates tools, bands, barbell pads, etc. and the staff is always around keeping the space clean. Nobody asked me to write a review, just needed to brag about how much I love my gym!

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym, extensive variety of equipment, clean, professional staff and all under the helm of GM Brittany Wike who is responsive and client-oriented. Thank you OneLife!

Fantastic experience: It’s my first day stopping at the gym. I ran into Darian, he was really friendly and professionally showing me around the gym and all the good stuffs they have to offer. The gym is really clean and big enough considering its location right in the middle of the city. Loving it so far :)

Fantastic experience: Good, affordable gym. Their equipment isn't broken like other gyms in this price range, and the music isn't half bad.

Fantastic experience: I'm obsessed with the classes. Facility is spotless with excellent amenities and the gym is spacious as well, not to mention the beautiful view of the quarter from the cardio section. Wide array of classes and CV machines. Staff is top notch across the board. I do have one constructive bit of feedback for management: Mount an additional barre on the mirrored glass in the smaller studio. The barre classes are packed. Its a supremely friendly group of mostly women and we make room for each other and there's a great sense of camaraderie among us and the teachers are as helpful as they can but there are two realities occurring simultaneously in these classes: 1. The best and most transformational exercises occur at the barre. 2. There is simply not enough room for all of us no matter what we do to try and make space for each other. We wind up kicking each other or compromising our form to avoid kicking each other. The classes have great energy and we laugh it off but we would be better served of there was more barre available to use. Mounting a barre on the side mirrored wall would be a game changer and would prob increase attendance that much more bc there would be adequate space. Member community is very respectful and friendly - with some exceptions relating to the weight machines. That particular area of the gym is somewhat less friendly. Not hostile. I might say aggressive?For instance, my pet peeve at the gym is people sitting motionless on machines on their cell phones. It's annoying but there is so much equipment so I use another machine until X individual has finished their text and left. I've never complained to MGMT - it's one of those things that I don't like but not to the point of being overly aggressive. Transversely and somewhat ironically, I cant so much as stop between sets realign my breathing without people interrupting me to ask me if I'm done yet or to ask me to let them cut in for a set. I don't complain about these individuals either because I like to think of them as the "gym cops" and if I can't pause between sets then surely they are keeping the texters in line as well. The closest I've ever come to getting into an argument with a gym member was when I went to use the leg press. There was a cell phone and a water bottle perched atop the leg press. I looked around. And I asked a couple of people standing nearby if these were their belongings. They said no. So I removed the belongings from the leg press and proceeded to use. Halfway through my first set, a young man who could not have been more than 25 came around and became very upset i had moved his things from being on top of the leg press to being adjacent to the leg press. He was "walking off a set" and wasnt dont with the machine. I was polite but i was firm that he was going to have to wait until i was done which he did not like hearing. I told him that you cannot use your property to call dibs on machines while you walk around the gym. It doesn't work that way. This isn't your private home gym. He was clearly irritated at which point i told him that he should go get a manager if he truly felt that leaving a machine - to the extent where he could no longer see it - with his belongings draped on it to prevent others from using it - was appropriate behavior. I never reported this incident either. In truth, management can't do much. This club attracts a broad demographic and college-aged kids with zero self-awareness are simply part of the demographic in the Ballston area. I think the trade off is worth it. It's a great club. But I want to be 100% honest about the pitfalls as well so that prospective members can make an informed decision.

Fantastic experience: I was a regular member at this club (went in at least 3-4 days a week) and I was always very happy with the facility and the staff. It is not the biggest gym but for its convenient location, it more than does the job. There is no shortage of machines or cardio equipment and even at evening peak hours (4-6pm) I rarely had to wait for a machine. I also made it a point to be flexible and adjust my workout plan if things weren’t readily available. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating and always greeted you with a smile. I recently relocated and will be going to a different OneLife location but will always be happy to go back to Ballston when I am in the area. My only compliant (and this is true at every gym I have been to) is I wish they would crack down more on the people (primarily in the squat racks) who do about 15 minutes of actual working out over the 90 minutes they hog the space. The rest of the time they are setting up their iPhone tri-pods and adjusting their snap filters to film their insta-reels and get likes.

Fantastic experience: Clean and has all the equipment you would need with some extra turf areas to get in more dynamic work!!

Fantastic experience: Could use some more equipment but a great clean gym

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility. Much bigger than expected with plenty of room and equipment (both free weights and machines). Seemed clean and not crowded at all (I arrived at 8:30PM). Overall, a great experience. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities and fantastic, engaging staff. Surprisingly larger on the inside than you would think. Plenty of room to get a good workout in even at 5 pm on a Friday afternoon!

Fantastic experience: Amazing place good workout!!! Nice people, friendly, Arlington City I love, more 17 years ❤️I never change the place! All people are wonderful! The be's City, enjoy dancing, yoga, body pump, Bar, and more you believe yourself! God love. God bless ❤️

Fantastic experience: This a fantastic gym. I was in from our of town and need to get my workouts in. The staff made it easy for me sign up week pass.

Positive experience: Too expensive. Literally no point in paying the more expensive plan b/c everyone just uses same amenities. This facility lacks pool and courts. The equipment are dated and basic. Only bright spot is the wellness studio.

Fantastic experience: Best gym to find best trainers! There is a lot of space so it's never super crowded. The group workouts are fun and not overrun!

Fantastic experience: facility is well kept and top-tier. Ray is awesome and very accommodating for traveling Army soldiers.

Positive experience: Overall enjoy this gym the only thing I don’t not enjoy is that sometimes their staff is late to open the building. I rarely come early in the morning but sometimes I have to depending on my work schedule. This was one of those times and at 5:05 am there wasn’t a single staff member there to open the door. At the rate I’m paying each month this should never happen. Otherwise I don’t have any other complaints.

Fantastic experience: Gym is clean and big. Got everything you need. I like multiple dumbbells, squats and weightlifting racks

Fantastic experience: Very good value for a gym in Arlington. Solid classes, sauna, steam room

Fantastic experience: I've been a member here for over three years. I signed up because I moved to the Ballston area, but I have continued my membership over the past few years even after moving farther away to 2 other locations in Arlington! I love the variety of group fitness classes and find all the instructors to be professional, engaging and friendly. The only equipment I typically use in other parts of the gym is in the treadmill area, and have never been in a situation where I've been unable to find an open machine (even during peak times). The gym was renovated three years ago (around when I first joined) and I still find the quality of the equipment and facilities to be great. The value you get for the membership rate that you pay has always seemed reasonable to me. During the height of the pandemic in 2020, I greatly appreciated the level of seriousness that the staff took in terms of mask-wearing policies, cleanliness, and group fitness attendance limitations. I even emailed feedback about continuing to enforce mask-wearing policies that I felt was received well by the staff and taken into consideration/addressed. The Ballston One Life makes my fitness/gym experience very enjoyable and I always recommend it to friends and other locals in the area!

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Very clean overall and equipment options are incredible. Given the Ballston area, it can get crowded at peak times and it’s heavy on the Arlington bro crowd. Again that’s because of location. The staff has always been friendly whenever I interact with them. Metro and paid garage parking are pluses.

Fantastic experience: Excellent Gym. Clean, and well kept, Plenty of strength and cardio equipment to choose from. Cardio space has a ton of natural light and the outdoor turf area is nice touch too!! The communication was especially helpful as the guy that helped me out went over the membership in detail. Costs, cancellation options, all pretty standard. So nothing too out of the ordinary. Which was crucial because I may be moving after my lease is up. Very cost effective considering all of the amenities I have access to and the fact that I have access to all Onelife Fitness gyms included with my membership is a nice bonus.

Fantastic experience: I started the new year very hesitant about a gym membership because of negative experiences at other gyms in the area, but the employee at One Life did a great job of finding the perfect plan for me. I believe his name way Ray. Overall, he showed a great display of professionalism and a wide range of knowledge regarding fitness as it related to my goals. If you’re on the fence about a gym membership, I would definitely recommend this location as well as this employee! Excited to begin this weight loss journey :)

Fantastic experience: Overall great gym in the heart of Ballston. It's easy to get to by metro or you can park in the mall for $1 for three hours. It's always clean and the staff is friendly. I appreciate that the treadmills face the windows so you can see outside, and there is access to the outdoor patio so you can exercise outside on nice days. There are plenty machines of all kinds. I am especially thankful for how reasonable the gym is about COVID precautions. People wear their masks walking about but can take them off when exercising. The bathrooms are also very nice as seen in the only picture I have at the gym.

Fantastic experience: Great facility and staff. Five squat racks make this location the best for leg day. Four bench presses too, keeping wait times low for another high demand apparatus. A second lying leg press machine would be my only ask. Free towel service is a major plus. Apparently this feature isn’t universal to all OneLife locations.

Fantastic experience: I joined Ballston Onelife after being a Golds Gym member for two years. I am convinced the Onelife is the cleanest, most affordable, and most attentive gyms in the area. I was impressed immediately when I was told that the gym had purchased special rogue deadlift bars and hex bars after members had requested this. If I've had an equipment issue, they immediately address it. During COVID restrictions, they have been very transparent with policies and there's plenty of room to workout, and I bring my weights to the empty group fitness room if I need more space. I primarily do weight lifting but my roommate has always loved the group classes and cardio equipment.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to this gym for 5 years and really missed it during the COVID shutdown. Was anxious about coming back up one reopening, but have been super impressed with all the precautionary measures put into place. Temperature checks upon arrival, directional arrows on the floor, spaced out equipment, tons of cleaning stations, and all staff in masks. GM Brittany and the rest the staff have done a really great job- it’s ridiculously clean and feels very good to be back.

Fantastic experience: When I walked in for the first time I was impressed with how organized the gym was. I was greeted by an employee and the entire gym was clean and organized. It was easy to maneuver around the gym and find the weights I needed. All the employees are well informed, kind and helpful. Jose Rodriguez in particular was super knowledgeable about the gym and even suggested a few classes the gym offers. Overall super happy with this gym!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Awesome Gym!❤️Complimentary towels! CLEAN! Air Scrubbers! Newish machines, free weights, spinning,body pump,Yoga & Barre!

Fantastic experience: The gym is always clean, there are plenty of plates, and the cages have high-end Rogue bars with Hi-Temp plates. Similarly—there are specialty bars including: camber bar, football bar, SSB, and a few Hex bars. Great place to train.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place to workout and an even better community. The staff are very friendly and actually remember who you are. They have everything you need: cardio equipment, free weights, and lifting platforms. AND ITS SO CLEAN!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality Onelife is a clean, quality gym that takes COVID very seriously. The classes are amazing - Tomas is especially motivating if you ever get to a chance to take his class. I highly recommend Onelife if you are looking for a new gym.

Fantastic experience: Excellent work everyone for opening up and keeping the GYM safe, clean space to come into! Temperature checks, masks, sanitizers everywhere, distancing, clear walk in/out paths, number of people regulated: honestly, feel ABSOLUTELY safe! I am mostly using group exercises, this part is under Tomas Cabrera guidance. He is one of the trainers himself and personally oversee how the groups’ classes operate: not only in safety and procedures, but any suggestions and BOOM! Things are listened to and accommodated (if they are sane! Mine were:-) ). Recommend highly to enjoy it coming back resurrected!

Fantastic experience: This is a Group Ex paradise!! Main Fitness studio for Bodypump, Zumba, Sensazao, etc. lots of Les Mills classes and more. Mind/Body studio for Yoga, Pilates, Barre classes. Cycle studio with Coach by Color classes too? Zone 4 offers a circuit based HIIT style workout that incorporates cardio AND strength training. Added bonus is that it’s an open class meaning I can drop into the class on my own time and not have to worry about showing up late or incurring any additional charges if I’m late or don’t show up. This club is goldmine of group ex options to choose from and at a fraction of the cost of what most boutique studios in the area cost. Additionally the cardio rooms ceiling to floor windows offer a lot of natural light to fill the space. Doesn’t feel like a grungy basement gym. Squat racks and platforms for days. Indoor and outdoor turf areas too. Plenty of options to choose from that’ll fit most people’s needs. Very happy with this club!!

Fantastic experience: Onelife Fitness - Ballston, is located at the Ballston Quarter 3rd floor. This place is well maintained and clean. It has Sauna and Steam Room, the locker room is spacious. The group classes are wonderful. I enjoy my workout here.

Fantastic experience: After the transformation to Onelife, this gym seems to be a even better value than it was before when it was Sport and Health. The gym has even more new equipment and it is always maintained. Kudos to Brittany and Ram keeping the place running like a well oiled machine.

Fantastic experience: Great equipment, great staff, great location, and clean! I've been a member for over 25 years. So it speaks volumes that they're still impressing me after all these years.

Fantastic experience: YALL THIS GYM IS AMAZING!!! I lost 80 pounds before I started going to the gym. The reason why I didn't go to any gyms is because I thought the people at the gym were judging and wouldn't be helpful or just yelling at you all the time to do exercises. I started going here for about 2 years now. This gym crushed ALL MY FEARS of going to the gym and I even got a trainer when I joined that was supportive but educated me in fitness and wellness. All the staff are welcoming and really nice. I feel like they really care about you growing and becoming the best and healthiest version of yourself. Now I joined Zone 4 and I LOVE IT !!! This gym is clean, well staffed and has a lot of positive energy. I love going to the gym not just to workout but to connect with other staff members and people at the gym. Join One Life Fitness - Ballston VA!!

Fantastic experience: I just signed up today and all the staff are so accommodating! Victor was especially great as he worked with my schedule after I had to cancel twice for a tour. He was super informative and I look forward to seeing him and the other staff around throughout the year!

Fantastic experience: Best gym! Everyone who works there is super nice and awesome. The equipment is great, and even at peak times you don’t have to wait too long for anything. It’s a non-judgmental atmosphere - not the way Planet Fitness calls itself non-judgmental, but ACTUALLY non-judgmental. Also the locker room is very clean and nice (I can only speak to the men’s, but I assume the women’s is, too). Getting down to the bottom line, the price is very reasonable. I don’t know of any other gym of this quality in the DC area for as affordable of a price. Unless you to spend $200/month just for eucalyptus-smelling towels, OneLife is the way to go.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. They have all the equipment you need, and everything is clean and modern. Locker rooms are also very clean. Jose is the man and really helped us out without any pressure to make a great decision, giving us a chance to explore before committing. And Brittany was awesome too, talked us through everything in detail in a very friendly way without any rush. These are the kinds of people you appreciate running the gym. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I'd like to chime in on two of the more recent reviews. First of all the club and staff are exceptional and the customer service is top notch. The General Manager and the rest of the team are nothing short of amazing especially with all the construction and renovations taking place. They are very welcoming and professional and make our club feel like home. They do everything they can do within reason to make our experience more enjoyable. The cancellation policy is fair. I've read my membership agreement thoroughly and Sport & Health simply requires a 1 month notice in order to process the cancellation. It's not fair to complain and negatively review a business simply because one did not do his due diligence and read the agreement that one HAS to sign and agree to before joining this or any gym for that matter. That said... Yes the club is going through renovations but they just recently unveiled the new cardio space and it is absolutely stunning. The new functional training area/turf room is going to be huge. I can't wait till we get that space. Won't be long now. Ballston in general is on the up and up so while the renovation isn't ideal I have no doubt that the end result will have been more than worth it.

Fantastic experience: The gym is currently wrapping up renovations and I was a bit apprehensive due to the condition. However, I had the best experience there. The customer service has been consistently stellar. I was a little intimidated at first, but that quickly went away after interacting with the staff the first few visits. Everyone is very helpful. If I wasn't sure about a piece of equipment, they were quick to show me while providing tips on form. I hate going into the gym without a workout in mind. Otherwise I am not as productive. I met with a couple trainers for an initial session and right away felt more motivated and confident. The shower/locker room is big with plenty of space to shower and change. Tons of lockers and open room. The equipment is super versatile, so whatever you're into, they probably have you covered. I highly recommend at least taking a tour. If it's important to you, the male/female ratio is great, in the sense, as a female I'm not surrounded by a bunch of guys to make it feel intimidating. I've been in at different times of the day on week days and weekends and there is a versatile crowd where everyone seems to fit in great; whether you're into cycling, circuit machines, cardio, group classes, free weights, or crushing it on the bar - you'll find your thing. The parking is super easy, even with the construction (which will be done soon). They validate the parking which makes it even more convenient. Alternatively, I run from Rosslyn area to the gym to get extra cardio in. Not to mention it's conveniently located at the metro/bus stop. I highly recommend checking this place out. If you are looking for that extra push to get you into shape faster or have questions about your health and fitness journey, I recommend speaking to Ram or Roosevelt! They are super helpful and have a ton of knowledge. I have seen the results from working with them almost immediately.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of Sport and Health for a little over 5 years. The last 2 years have been at the Ballston location and it’s been by far my favorite one. The people that work there are all incredible and very welcoming. The members are very friendly and supportive. *no lunks here* It’s more like a community than a gym most of the time. I’ve made some amazing friends that have helped push and support my fitness goals and have also been great people to hang out with outside of the gym! Although the construction has been a bit annoying, both of the mall and the actual gym, I’m very excited for what’s to come. The new locker rooms are awesome and I love the new cardio room! I’m pumped for the indoor/outdoor workout space and to have the sled back! The mind/body studio and hydromassage are also going to be an amazing addition. This is truly a one stop shop gym, no need for expensive boutique or classes when you have them all included and an amazing price! You could even do your own CrossFit style workouts here! I would encourage anyone to try this gym.

Fantastic experience: I took a boxing lesson from the Director, Ram, and had an awesome time. He and his staff are really knowledgeable and friendly. I’ve done boxing classes before elsewhere, but he did a much better job of breaking it down and showing me how to incorporate it into my usual lifting days. Thanks, great job!

Fantastic experience: Ballston Sport and Health is great! Can’t wait to see what it will look like when the renovations are complete! Definitely check out the Personal Trainers, they’re all GREAT! Zone 4 is amazing as well!!! Front Desk is very friendly and welcoming! Membership makes you feel like family when you come in! The GM Brittany is PHENOMENAL!!! She is always there to help with a smile!!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love this location. I'll admit I was a bit stand offish at first. I worked within sales for a few years and knew the routine. Soooo I was a bit of a tough cookie. That was until a coworker and very good friend of mine said I must try it out to get my own experience, and I must say I'm glad I did. My coworker was aware that I was totally into fitness and health. We attended a body pump session and it was amazing!!! I checked out the entire facility and immidiatly enrolled the sales day. The GM, Brittany was amazing and very informative with my enrollment. It was a seamless process. I will definitely refer more friends and coworkers. Thanks Brit!!

Fantastic experience: Comparison between other gyms in the area: 1) The facilities are very clean 2) Staff is always helpful and very friendly 3) Ample services and amenities 4) Great member appreciation incentives 5) Never over-crowded. Even though the mall is under construction, the benefits outweigh the cons. This is a really great gym and the variety and ambiance beat the competition!

Fantastic experience: Sport and Health has a wide variety of equipment and has never been crowded when I exercise there. I also like that their machines move in a way that reducers l pressure on joints by adjusting angles and the range of motion. I have not experienced equipment that good before. Lots of cardio types of machines to choose from, as well as cable pull machines, and fitness equipment like weighted balls, stretch mats, and specialized pieces of weightlifting equipment. Overall the variety of equipment, the amount of equipment for the number of people they serve, and the reasonable membership cost make this the best fitness facility option for locals.

Fantastic experience: As a new member to this gym, I must say that I have definitely enjoyed the facility thus far. They offer a spacious well ventilated group exercise room with a variety of classes; from beginner to expert level fitness. They also have a large open floor plan that has plenty of strengthening, cardio, and toning machines. They also offer entertainment for your children free with your membership so that you don't have to miss your workouts. All of the staff have been very helpful and super friendly.

Fantastic experience: I continue to be impressed with the Ballston club with each visit. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The facility cleanliness is also exceptional compared to other clubs in the area. The equipment is very well maintained. But my favorite characteristic of this particular club is that they are very aware of members desires, as it pertains to equipment. They are always adding new and functional equipment to satisfy my every training needs, which is much appreciated.

Fantastic experience: Friendly and Clean. I stopped by while in the neighborhood to check out the place. The Mall is under construction so you sort of feel like you are going through a maze to get there. However, the reward was worth it. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The club was clean and had everything I need to get in a great workout. The towel service and coffee were nice touches. Brittany and Ram were particularly great. I highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff, awesome group fitness instructors and personal trainers, and if you haven't tried Zone 4 yet you are missing out! The community is very warm and friendly unlike some gyms I've been to. I have been a member for two years now, and can't imagine myself anywhere else! After a very bad experience at Golds gym a few years back I was hesitant to join another gym, but I am so glad I gave Ballston S&H a shot because it has totally change my life :)