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1000% WORTH IT!

I’ve had several trainers in the past and they honestly did not seem to care. It was more of a transaction than a relationship. When I came across UP I was skeptical like most.

However, I met Zach, who turned out to be my trainer. The care, they detail, the drive he and UP is something I have never seen before.

Zach has given me workouts that I never thought were possible. He works me hard, he gives me a real nutrition plan and the results came quick. I’m 4 weeks, I lost 6% body fat and gained 5 pounds of muscle. In addition, my belly has gone down significantly.

Yes, you need to be dedicated, but Zach’s involvement and investment in his clients are unlike I’ve ever seen. I feel so grateful to be working with him. 4 more weeks to go and I can’t wait to see the final results.

This program really changed my life for the better. I’m happier, and healthier for my family.

My experience has definitely been next level at UP - I get way more than I expected. My trainer, Dan, is super detail oriented so I've made rapid progress and never hurt myself - which was important to me because I've had injuries in the past. I shift outside form and it's immediately recognized, corrected. And I'm honestly pretty surprised by how much stronger I've become in a short period. Dan's put together combinations and series that helped me make way more progress that I ever could have accomplished on my own, or in some other type of training program. It's also been super fun - the hour flies - and it's never a grind. I look forward to going and make sure nothing pushes into that time. I'm also learning a lot. Dan is super knowledgeable and his level of expertise has gotten me to consider changes in how I approach wellness that I never would have believed six months ago -- and the impact has been incredible. I'm sleeping better, I have more energy, and I'm able to do more of what I love outside the gym with even greater ease. I really have to credit Dan's patience and skill.

Here are some other high points
*Super clean with crazy great equipment. My personal fav is the wall of stacked rows of dumbbells that increase in increments of a pound. As soon as I'm ready for more weight I get it.
*Variety of folks with range of goals - if you wonder if you'll belong here, you do.
*Didn't realize I'd get an app and then didn't think I'd ever use it and now I love it.
*Vibe is fun, focused, positive; very goal driven so if you don't come with one you'll find one.

I started coming to CrossFit Bethesda to work with weights to improve my bone density. After years of hearing how I should take more calcium and begin thinking about other interventions, my doctor called me to say my latest test results were “Great – keep doing what you are doing”. I now do CrossFit because I love it not because I am afraid of osteoporosis. Thank you, Ray, and everyone at CrossFit who has been encouraging me to do more.

Great coaches, fun workouts, friendly vibe, awesome playlists! The box is truly inclusive to a wide range of ages and fitness levels. You won’t be bored, as there is a great variety of workouts. Dog friendly 🐶

In my 8th year at CrossFit Bethesda (CFB) and this gym is my second home. It does not get better than this. CFB has knowledgable, world class trainers and workouts that are challenging, but achievable for every fitness level. They will get you in shape and help you achieve your fitness goals.The community is tight-knit and supportive. If you're thinking about it, DO IT!!

After years of on/off personal training at a regular gym with no specific goals and results, I stumbled upon Ultimate Performance. The Bethesda team, under the leadership of Jeff Dobos, is top notch. And a big shout out to my personal trainer Mo.Mo is very focused on helping me reach my goals by pushing my limits and keeping me accountable both on nutrition and exercise. The UP team is very knowledgeable and propose solutions when needed. They also all follow the same process so any trainer can jump in in case yours is not available.Combining nutrition and adapting the workouts will help you reach your results. Worth the investment for a personal trainer.

extremely welcoming community and very helpful and friendly coaches. Been at it for 3 months and my only regret is not joining earlier💪

UP Bethesda is a great strength training gym with an encouraging team of trainers. I love their focus on personalized results gained through an individualized and challenging fitness plan.
My trainer, Dan, continually reviews my fitness level and designs each workout to maximize my strength training results. He also formulates meal plans that work for my long-term goals. Dan's patience, expertise and customized approach are key to my success. I have lost weight and have gained strength and endurance. I am so happy how training with UP has had a positive impact on my general well-being. Dan, Jeff, other clients and the whole training team are very supportive of my fitness journey.
The gym is clean and has a friendly atmosphere. There are both women and men training in all stages of fitness in this facility.
If you hold yourself accountable, work hard and follow your trainer’s guidelines, you will see results. The investment in UP Bethesda, and more importantly yourself, is worth it.
For those who are committed, I highly recommend it!

UP is an investment, but it’s so worth the investment in your health. In the 8 weeks I’ve been there, I’ve lost weight, gained muscle, and overall feel healthier and stronger. The gym is clean, all of the trainers are friendly and encouraging, and the limited number of people training while you’re training makes for a very pleasant experience at UP. My trainer, Ethan, spent a lot of time understanding where I was coming from, what my goals were, pushing me in the gym, and checking in with me outside of sessions. While I’ve spent years exercising and making healthy food choices, getting to the healthiest version of yourself is very difficult to do on your own. Ethan tailors every workout and helps create meal plans that will work for my body and my long term goals. It’s been a wonderful experience!

I first want to say that this review does not reflect on the many excellent trainers who rent this space and are responsive and talented. It only reflects on the owner and manager of this gym and their lack of clear policies and terrible communication.

The facility is poorly maintained. A huge hole in the women's bathroom wall has been there for a year. There are no rules about wiping mats or machines after use, and I have repeatedly seen trainers and clients pick up mats they just sweated on and put them back on "the pile." Finally, there are often so many people jammed in that it is an obstacle course of weights, balls, and benches to work around.

Second, when I started there using a Groupon, there was no "orientation" or contract discussion. I had to ultimately ask my trainer if I was supposed to be paying him directly or paying the gym. (He suggested I pay him). The engagement was completely unclear and nobody from management EVER spoke to me. In fact, the owner did not address me (not a "hello") in the ~8 months I worked out there.

Which brings me to my final issue - there was a big disconnect/miscommunication about "whose client I am" that led to them telling me that my trainer of choice could not train me. Despite the fact that I had no contract with the company, they accused the trainer of trying to poach me from them. Fine. You have unclear policies. But after receiving this news from the owner, I tried to reach him four times via email and text to try to work something out. I never once received a response. So I tried his sidekick - the so-called manager. Same result. No response.

As an aside, I do know that the owner is consistently absent and either terribly late or a no-show for his own clients. There is clearly something not right there.

Sorry to flame this place, but it really is a mess.

UP has been by far the best and most effective workout program I have done. The results are second to none and the UP team is top notch. Working with Austin has been a great experience, he has been making sure I stay on track and helped me achieve fitness goals! I highly recommend UP and am extremely happy I decided to workout with them.

If you're really serious about taking your health and fitness to the next level, there is no place better than UP Bethesda. The results I had in just a few months of training with them are unlike anything I've ever been able to accomplish before working out on my own or with personal trainers at other commercial gyms. Dan, Jeff and the whole team there absolutely transformed the way I think about fitness and nutrition and my UP experience was worth every penny. The incredible results on their website are totally possible if you're willing to put in the work. I'm so glad I made this investment in myself and I can't thank them enough!

I've had an outstanding experience at UP and with my trainer Zach. Although I originally committed to the 12-week transformation, the progress I made in those initial 12 weeks totally surpassed my expectations and I opted to stay on as a client. I've grown stronger, lost weight, and now have significant more energy day-to-day than when I started. Zach is dedicated to his clients and passionate about his work-- it is a 24/7 journey to achieve the goals that the program seeks to deliver, and he is right there with you along the way. I recommend UP without any reservations - it's been a total game changer for me .

What a great gym filled with great people! I was in DC for three weeks for work and needed a gym. From the get-go their staff was very polite and welcoming, as well as flexible and understanding of my circumstances. Then, upon going to the gym for those three weeks, everyone of the coaches and members were so welcoming and polite! For example, there's always that awkward new-person where are things and I don't want to get in the way energy, and yet as I moved through the gym I was met with smiles, encouragements, and patience as they explained where things were, where to set-up, and motivation to work-out. For what it's worth - a loud THANK YOU to everyone at the gym and a strong recommendation for anyone in their area.

One of the best CrossFit gyms in the country. (I have been to a bunch when I travel for work) You are taught by athletes who actually compete in the games! They care about warm up and form as much as pushing you to be your best. I am happy to be a part of the community.

My biggest worry with CrossFit is the injuries you hear about. I was skeptical but once I joined I knew immediately that the coaches were serious about the long term health and not the fatigue seeking stories you come across.

A typical class will have you stretch for 10 minutes and then have guided sessions for the next. whether you are jacked and ripped or just beginning the coaches scale everything to your needs and help where needed.

I really love this community and happy i took a chance on it

Awesome atmosphere and amazing coaches. They are all friendly, knowledgeable, and great for whatever type of feedback you need. The CFB community is very welcoming and supportive as well. Its a good mix of serious competitors as well as many just looking to get/stay in shape.

Great location and trainers. Challenging in a laid back way, good for us seniors. I met my trainer Mae 3 years ago with a Groupon, what a great investment.

I’m new to personal training and am thrilled with my experience at Fitness Together at this point. What a difference between FT and the standard big box gym! FT offers great trainers with an approach focused on me and my goals, an intimate workout setting and top notch equipment.

My experience with FT has been excellent. I signed up about a month before COVID hit hard. FT's team adapted, providing virtual workouts and nutrition counseling, and being incredibly responsive as we all find our way through constantly changing home/work demands. Highly, highly recommend.

Everyone at this studio is top notch. Every single one. I’ve worked with Mark, Sam, Ryan, Sean and Rachel - all of the FT trainers have degrees related to fitness and they all know how to motivate you to do better and push you at every session without the boot camp style yelling. The owner, Robin, makes you feel like she is truly invested in you as a person and not just a customer. I’m grateful to have found FT.

Great personal training studio. I've trained several clients here. The owner Elisabeth is great! If you need a personal trainer let me know and I'll meet you here to train! They also have a shower 🚿 major plus ➕

I have been a client at Fitness Together since May 2019 and highly recommend this company and location. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and will help you achieve your personal goals. I go there once a week for 45 minutes and I have had experience with 3 of the trainers there. They have a specific program for me based on my needs for strength training, balance etc.. What I really like is that they will modify an exercise if I don't feel comfortable doing it and they are always "checking in with me to see if the weight is acceptable" and if I have a limitation etc... This is very important so I don't injure myself. I like the routine sets and the trainers explain what muscles are being targeted and the goals of the exercises. The best part is at the end of the session when they stretch your legs, back and arms.

Since the start of my membership with Fitness Together, I have been beyond pleased with not only the services provided but continuity of services. Regardless of which trainer you work with, the entire staff is not
only efficient in providing quality services, but, are professional, courteous and make you feel like you're part of a family. For anyone looking for a unique fitness experience and a place that promotes a comfortable environment, conducive to meeting your fitness goals, I HIGHLY recommend Fitness Together.

I absolutely love this gym. Everything about Ignite is just amazing to me. Very personable trainers, and staff at this location. I would recommend this gym to anyone, especially in the Bethesda area. CHECK THEM OUT!!!! :)

Great atmosphere to get in amazing shape! Everyone is so helpful and really invested in the clients and their individual goals. It’s like the “Cheers” of gyms...where everyone knows your name and is happy that you came. Always positive vibes and no guilting or shaming. I am in better shape after 7 months here than I have been since my college years (and that was a long time ago). I love working out again and I look forward to every session! I work out with Ryan consistently and he’s absolutely outstanding!

Great studio, friendly trainers. The boot camp is top-notch, personable, and the instructor goes around correcting people unlike many other classes ive been to. Highly recommend!

I love the community vibe. This place has wonderful instructors who will correct your form to prevent injury. Love how it is a judgement free place. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the Zumba steps as long as you are having fun!!

Ignite is a place you want to keep coming back to! Their community vibe is so welcoming while setting you up for a great workout. Great mix of classes, personal training and nutrition coaching. The health challenges helped me lose weight and keep it off for good!

My wife has been going to Ignite Good Health for 8 months and Elisabeth is fabulous. They offer such unique support and weight loss programs like their fitness challenges which motivate me and put me on the right track to eating right and increasing my daily activity level. So happy with their fitness services!

Ignite studio has completely changed my life! It is by far the best place to workout in Bethesda!! My body has transformed thanks to the incredible classes and their challenges. Their instructiors are wonderful and so are the other members. I’ve met such great people there. Love going to the 9:30 classes. Come check it out!!

Have bee working with Elisabeth at Ignite for about 2.5 years doing a combination of group and individual work and would recommend Ignite without reservation. Great equipment and skilled and caring trainers!

Elisabeth and the staff at Ignite were very supportive and instrumental in helping me start to eat healthy and be more active in my day to day life. The personal trainers like Amir were awesome and showed me how to use the right form. They offer some great weight loss programs and fitness and nutritional advice. I started my journey with them through a fitness challenge and stuck to a work out program after the challenge was complete. The personal training program was wonderful and it allowed me to burn fat and gain more endurance and my energy levels increased. Its so wonderful to have someone help others with weight loss and provide fitness tips. I will definitely continue to take their fitness classes and strive to become more physically fit.

Decent place to go for fitness. Good equipment, awesome trainers and the place i never crowded.

FT Bethesda is awesome. My trainers, Lizzie and Mark, are highly skilled and very personable. They push hard but not too hard, and are always mindful of my various injuries and infirmities. I have been a client of FT for a long time and I've never had better trainers. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the people are very nice. Great place!

Excellent trainers. Karl has gotten me from totally out of shape to some semblance of shape in 2 months having not worked out in decades.

I came to FITology wanting to tone up and add a little muscle while reducing my body fat percentage. Nick helped reduce my body fat from 18% to 12% while adding a little muscle. I now look and feel so much better about my body! Nick carefully listens to you and then creates an exercise regimen along with a customized meal plan for you and coaches you every step of the way. I highly recommend FITology to anyone looking for a trainer, nutritionist, or a coach in the area!

FT is full of caring, qualified and quality people. They have helped me get healthy and stronger. Each session is crafted for me and enjoyable. Yes, the gym can be enjoyable. I work with Lizzie the most and we have great chemistry. She asks questions and talks me through any issues I may be having. Robin and her staff are excellent trainers!!!

The best place to go for fitness. Friendly people, quiet, clean facility and an all around excellent place to get fit.

I have a fantastic trainer in Okinyi Ayungo. Unlike a gym where there could be hundreds of people, this facility feels cozy and comfortable and you will definitely get personal attention there. If you go there forgetting your shorts you can even borrow a clean pair of shorts from them. That's the level of personal services.

I highly recommend Fitness Wise. They are small and quiet which is perfect for working out. The personal trainers are all very experienced and easy to work with. I am really enjoying my experience with Fitness Wise

Nick is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about fitness. My last gym's owner was a fat motorcycle driver and it showed in how he ran his business. Nick has all of the tools and will drive you to finally make fitness a priority in your life.

The place looks and smells great, very few gyms put so much effort into the design. It's also a great location. Keep it up Nick!