I joined and was told the top floor would be closing in a week, but that ALL equipment and amenities would be retained (I was most interested in the sauna and Olympic weightlifting platforms).VERY disappointed in the false advertising.There is no longer a sauna, the locker room is TINY (the old one was super nice, the one available now is not), they got rid of the 2 Olympic weightlifting platforms, and when you email the manager to ask questions he ignores you. Really annoyed that I pay $100 a month and was told the gym has what I was looking for. When I talked to the front desk person (because the manager ignores emails), she said, “well you could go to one of our other locations if you want a sauna.”I tried to set up personal training, which you’re supposed to get 1 free session when you join, and I never could get a response from the person I was supposed to be hearing from.The person who works the front desk in the morning is often not there, so you have to wait around to get your parking validated.The pros: I really like the downstairs weightlifting room. It has a bunch of racks and free weights, and is technically a CrossFit gym even though there aren’t any official CrossFit classes offered. Some of the racks are really close together if you’re oly lifting, but we make it work.I also like that there is free parking at this location, unlike many others.Bring back the sauna and yoga classes and I’ll give a much higher rating. I can live without the oly platforms.
There is no longer a steam room there cause they have lost that access. Bahahhahha. Why dont you just shut it down and give the place to starbucks.
This gym was very spacious and clean that I can freely move and do my work out. They had a lot of gym equipment that I can choose from and use. I had already enrolled in their session. Love it!
The Go for It spirit at Balance Gym is beyond impeccable. All of us want to help out in the contribution to our wonderful community held together by the strength of our Federal Government. Imagine sitting in front of a computer screen, organizing files and papers, having important meetings day and night about policies that affect the 50 States if not the World. Yes, I would go again to Balance Gym!
This is a nice gym, machines, equipment are modern and it is clean.
Great wide-array of equipment, clean, super friendly staff, clean and up-to-date locker rooms, tower service, AND great business hours. Balance Gym Glover Park is a hidden gem in the neighborhood, providing more than youd expect from any other gym. Balance Gym offers not only a great space to work out, but great cardio equipment as well as great class offerings. I would 100% recommend this gym to anyone looking for a change of gym space as this is my favorite place after work (and even before work!) FIVE STARS all around fabulous gym AND staff!
By far the best community of gyms in DC, hands down.
Just was in the neighborhood its a jewel though could see theyre taking covic19 seriously. Stay balanced though out.
Balance is doing a lot to keep the gym sanitized and is still offering classes outdoors with social distancing. Glad to be back at the gym!!
Balance Gym is truly one of the best in the city! Glover Park has super clean facilities, updated equipment, and tons of classes when I dont want to workout on my own. Trying to get my friends to join!
Group classes here are not very good, for the most part (definitely are exceptions- I also dont do yoga): same boring routines, same boring instructors. They do not change things up, and the popular instructors only teach 1 class a week, so that one class is packed. The group fitness used to be managed so much better-- constantly requested feedback and ideas.
Amazing facility! Very clean! Staff is very accommodating. I was only visiting for the holidays and they have a one week and a two week option! Equipment is suitable for heavy lifters and those who desire a simpler workout. They offer tons of classes at great times. I think I found my gym away from home!
Always clean, excellent hours, and friendly staff. Wide range of personal training and class options. Their CrossFit option has an amazing program and group of coaches!
The equipment is fine and the facility is clean but the majority of the staff are quite rude and unwelcoming. I went it and handed my card to a woman who didnt say hi back or youre welcome, and didnt even look at me. She has done this several times. Besides the friendliness of the staff, I enjoy working out there.
An amazing gym with a phenomenal staff! Jacob, the GM was extremely patient and tending to my million questions about what the gym has to offer. Boy, was I surprised! They have a variety of good equipment available, different sections to do turf workouts, weight lifting, cardio, yoga, etc. the building used to be a spa, so the locker rooms are dreamy, and they offer specials on esthetic/massage work upstairs. I was able to take a boot camp class before signing up for a membership. The class was challenging, but within reason. The coach was enthusiastic, and everybody was having a good time. There is a Crossfit section as well! And they even offer classes like solid core, with the Pilates machine! This gym has everything you need, even parking in the back! Ask for Jacob and he’ll set you up. Also—lots of cool freebies like a free personal training session and three free Pilates reformer classes to start you off!
This may be one of the best kept secretes in dc. Space is smaller but not crowded. If you want a spa like atmosphere for your workout without all the usually gym rats this place is ideal My trainer moved here a few months back and I couldnt be happier. I read a few negative reviews before I went and frankly dont get it. I was always treated well and felt it was great value.
Beware of their misleading billing policies!I was a member here for a year. I emailed them in early January 2019 to cancel my membership and received a response saying (in all bold font) that since I had pre-paid my final payment, I would “have no further payments due,” and my membership would run out on March 8.Much to my surprise then, Balance charged me $29 on February 15. I emailed them and asked that this charge be removed since I was previously told that I had no further payments. The billing person (Alex) quite rudely responded to me stating that this $29 is an “enhancement fee” charged to all members on 2/15. When I insisted that this charge be reversed because I was misled by their original email, I was simply told no and that this is part of the membership agreement.A proper business would have apologized for misleading me and offered a refund for the $29. Balance, however, clearly only cares about getting as much money out of you as they can.
The best place on Earth. If you want to get fit I suggest going here. Great people great facility.
Excellent customer service! Super friendly and always tries their best to answer my questions!
Do not do business with this company! They just sent me to a debt collections agency for a billing error THEY MADE!! I joined about a year ago and signed a contract for 6 months of crossfit because I was moving at the end of the 6 months. I paid the entire amount in full up front at the start of the contract. At the end of my 6 month membership I moved and did not expect to hear from Balance again. About 5 months later I get a email from them stating that they ran some report and found that they somehow credited my account by $214 dollars 5 months ago but were only telling me now. They have yet to provide proper documentation for this and insist I check my banking records to find their error in which they claim to have credited my account by mistake. Instead of taking the time to resolve the error they made, they sent me to collections. I instantly paid the credit collection agency as one would as to not risk having my credit score negatively effected. Im very sad to have to write this review because I enjoyed their gym but their billing departments practices are fraudulent and highly unethical. I would highly advise anyone not to join Balance Gym.
Good space, nice staff! Love all the class options and the amenities they have at the gm
Very friendly, came here for a drop in session. Great space and good equipment.
Small space. Good instructors. Nice people.
Great, clean gym thats never too crowded. Take advantage of the group fitness classes like boot camp and spin!
The staff in this gym make it be one of best gym in the area.
I love working here its a great fun with awesome service!
Used to be a member of Sport & Health at Tenley (way more expensive, also falling apart inside) - Balance is a huge improvement and a true gym that isnt only machines.
Nice place and surprisingly large for the location.
Awesome atmosphere, exelente classes.
I left the last gym that I was a member of because I was wasting my money on it. I was going very rarely, since I didn’t like the place at all. This gym though that I just became a member of about 3 months ago, is the complete opposite. I can honestly see myself staying a member for the next 2 years at least.
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Love my Gym!