VIDA - Logan Circle

Negative experience: This may not be objective. But there are way too many people here for the amount of equipment. I've spent a lot of time waiting. Also, I'd turn the lights up.

Negative experience: I had a very disappointing experience with the morning front desk staff at this gym. They were rude, unhelpful, and unwilling to accommodate a simple request. A couple of days ago, I tried the gym on a free day pass. The afternoon staff was friendly, explained everything well, and encouraged me to return the next morning to sign up when the membership advisor was available. Based on this positive interaction, I decided to join. This morning at 9 AM, I arrived ready to sign up and work out before heading to work. However, the membership advisor wasn’t there yet—he was scheduled to arrive at 10:30 AM. The morning front desk staff, Bryan and Jude (if those are even their real names), refused to let me in, insisting I could not enter the gym until I had officially signed up. I couldnt sign up because the membership advisor arrives at 10:30. I explained that I had already decided to join and simply wanted to complete my workout first, then finalize my membership before leaving. I even showed them the card of the sales advisor, Larry, who had told me to come back. Despite my reasonable request, they were rude, dismissive, and unwilling to help. They claimed no non-members were allowed to enter, even though they do allow free trial visits. Their lack of flexibility was frustrating, especially given that I was fully intending to become a paying member. Ultimately, their attitude and refusal to accommodate a simple time-frame issue left a very bad impression. For the price this gym charges, I expected a friendlier and more customer-oriented staff. Based on this experience, I strongly advise against signing up at this location.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training with Pete for six months now and the progress has been incredible! Pete and his team took the time to understand my goals and crafted a personalized plan for my success. I’ve seen massive gains in strength, endurance, and overall confidence. I highly recommend Pete and Vida if you’re looking for a team who delivers real results!

Negative experience: I have been going here for years and since the I’ve joined other gyms and have had amazing experiences. This gym’s spa features are like the McDonald’s ice cream machine. Broken more often than it works. I’ve been to Lifetime, OneLife, Equinox and I can’t even remember the last time their saunas or steam rooms were broken. It’s 4 weeks into the new year and the steam room has been broken since December.

Negative experience: Very conveniently located, but unfortunately management takes advantage and does not properly maintain the gym. Equipment, water fountains, the sauna and steam room, and other amenities are constantly broken with a promise that the appropriate people have been notified. Of course, no refund or adjustment is offered to the (very expensive) membership fee. Management - let’s pre-empt your reply. Spend some money to properly maintain the gym and it would be great. Don’t send me. BS, “oh please reach out to us so we can see what to do” message. It’s in the review, do it. New members, hold out for something better. We deserve it.

Fantastic experience: Gio is the best trainer I’ve ever had. Incredibly well read but also a great listener. Was able to break movements and workout plans down easily so I could get the most out of my time at the gym. Great facilities and super kind staff.

Negative experience: I’ve been coming to this gym for about 2.5 years now. It’s okay. Fairly over priced - it’s a pretty average gym at fancy prices. Staff is generally okay, some are fairly stand offish, others are pretty nice. Equipment is fine, what you would expect at a Golds gym for example. Also, as others have noted, there is often something broken from the water fountain to sauna. Off all the gyms I’ve been a member of this would rank the lowest but it gets the job done.

Negative experience: I can’t believe this place has 4 starts. I come here juts because there are not other options. There is always something broken and takes forever to repair it. Water fountain, steam room, peloton bikes, dryer, machines. Managing is terrible, I can’t believe they haven’t fired her

Negative experience: ***Update*** Removed another star and left them with one. To show you how maintenance work at this facility, the water fountain now been broken for 2 months. They updated the out of service paper with date posted on 11/27 which is misleading because the previous one was from October. Uploaded both pages for the record. While it’s not a very high impact but all Pelton bikes running at 30% efficiency since joining. —————————- Been coming here for almost a year now… it so sad that we don’t have any other options in the area. The quality of the gym is aligned with Gold’s gym so if there’s one near you, opt to go to Gold’s and save your dollars. Not well maintained, they simply don’t care! - Pelton bikes always broken… ALWAYS! Only 1 operates 90% normal. - No towels! either dryer or washer breaks down often, doesn’t get fixed promptly -Steam room often under “maintenance”. - water fountain been broken for a month with a sign that it will be fixed by 10/24 and today is 11/16 and still not fixed. I guarantee you if Gold’s plan on opening a gym close by, 50-75% of the members will switch!!!

Positive experience: It’s a solid gym. Not giving it 4 stars because I’ve been to better kept places. Some equipment and water fountains remain to be “serviced” for over a month. During its rush hour good luck finding a machine or prepare for a long wait time. Will still be a member regardless

Fantastic experience: A hidden gem — must visit to see how cool the building is and you’ll stay for the environment. It starts at the ground floor and goes down three floors, the furthest down is a peaceful steam room with an accompanying ice bath, a sauna and lockers above, walking out of there the main lifting area and above that a balcony to work abs yoga running. Somehow also there’s a level in between with yoga classes etc. so amazing. Victor walked me around and got me signed up (thanks!) and Michaela the GM creates such a welcoming and motivating environment. Lastly, Yin Yoga with Alisha on Sunday nights has improved my health and wellbeing in ways I can’t even begin to describe. Thank you Vida Logan Circle!

Negative experience: I’ve been a member for around 2 years, and have liked the gym despite the sauna always being broken and a couple weeks in January with no hot water. But they just announced they’ll be filming people change in the locker rooms - yuck

Negative experience: Equinox Price for Planet Fitness Quality and Service In addition to shady membership sign up practices, facility constantly seems to having issues, from broken AC, broken showers, broken equipment and constant class cancellations. Save your money as this is a gym only living off of its reputation and not reality. Happy to discuss more

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym with great staff. Highly recommend and especially liked the new member special!

Negative experience: Rude staff.

Negative experience: Pre-renovation this gym was great! Post-renovation… it feels like a planet fitness. 95% machines. There are only 5 free weight benches which people will hog for 30 plus mins while scrolling on Instagram. Very trainer saturated too! They have their clients blocking walkways with their mats. I walk past this gym to go to their U street location. Do yourself a favor and do the same.

Fantastic experience: Solid gym.

Negative experience: RITZ PRICES, GOLD'S GYM SERVICE! TERRIBLE service at the Metropole location is disappointing, considering how expensive this place is: *No hot water for two weeks! No showers, sinks, etc. *No NOTICE of hot water--no sign at the door, no email informing customers. (And seriously, if the mgmt's response to this post is that I should proactively log into their app every day to see if a functioning gym awaits me...nope.) *How do folks shower and go to work from here? *Keep in mind, no hot water means the towels are not actually cleaned, nor are the machines serving smoothies of food. *No response from staff about multiple inquiries about lack of hot water. *On third attempt to get answers, the staff gave me an email for management, rather than have the mgmt contact me. WAY TOO EXPENSIVE FOR SUCH POOR SERVICE!

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff, specially Victor with membership. This location feels like working out with family and friends. Always friendly smiles and encouragement to have a great workout.

Positive experience: Used to be a 5 - really has declined. Not zen at all.

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal gym with interesting fitness classes and a fun, trendy vibe. You go underground, but this is definitely not your mother's basement gym -- the atmosphere is zippy and inviting. Not dreary at all. In addition to the great facilities, the front-desk staff is very warm and hospitable --- which is a big plus when every distraction in your life is vigorously begging you to skip the gym and gorge on copious amounts of Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Mountain Dew. Shout out to Vida team member Tasha, too, for consistently wonderful customer service ---- and for going above and beyond in helping me find my keys! You make me feel like a valued member of Vida Fitness. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Great experience.

Fantastic experience: Great facility and amazing staff, especially the group fitness instructors. VIDA is at the peak of best value and features, without sacrificing quality. Everyone wants a cheaper price tag, but their costs are worth all of the club features and amenities. If you pay a little less, you get WAY less. If you pay a little more, it isn't worth the value. Highly recommend this gym.

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, awesome classes, very knowledgeable and skilled staff, instructors, and trainers. Kudos to the person in charge.

Fantastic experience: Comprehensive gyms in the VIDA line, with great amenities, services and discounts even for the base membership level. The lap pools may be unique among DC gyms. Health, safety, and security are paramount here, and the cleaning staff do a great job. Instructors, trainers and staff are all very helpful, skilled and welcoming. The saunas and steam rooms are a great perk. Towels, smoothies, a selection of branded exercise clothing for sale, and an attached spa and salon make these destination gyms. With so many VIDA locations across the area, it maximizes your ability to work out (or at least invalidates your excuses!). Would love to see one in the Tenleytown/Friendship Heights or Van Ness area but for now, happy to use the existing facilities. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Vida is extremely clean, offers a great variety of classes and their staff is always super friendly! Could not recommend more!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the city by far!

Fantastic experience: Definitely the highest quality gym in the city. Equipment is in great condition and there's enough that you rarely have to wait during peak hours and the locker room/sauna/steam room facilities are excellent.

Fantastic experience: Great!

Fantastic experience: Nice gym!

Negative experience: This place won’t let you join unless you’re vaccinated

Fantastic experience: Best gym experience I've had in DC. Great equipment and wonderful staff. Super clean. I've made the most progress in this gym in the last 5 months than at any other gym i've used.

Fantastic experience: Great facilities and staff!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in DC.

Positive experience: Cute. Nice facilities with a good studio to rehearse in

Fantastic experience: There's no better spot in the city for a high-calibre workout with like-minded athletes. The instructors make all the difference in creating an inspiring environment for getting in excellent shape.

Fantastic experience: back at the gym, Vida Metropole is open, great to be back in the swing.. the gym is clean and i feel comfortable.

Fantastic experience: This gym is clean, well maintained and takes the appropriate action when a member violates the rules. They are not afraid to do the right thing to keep everyone safe. Highly recommend VIDA Metropole/Logan Circle to anyone looking for a great gym in a cool location.

Fantastic experience: Great location, awesome people, and tons of equipment.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, very clean, great staff and facilities.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in DC

Positive experience: Great gym. Best in DC. Quality of equipment and facility is top notch. The music playlist is why I can’t give y’all that 5th star. When I come to the gym I don’t want to hear slow jams and baby making music. Clean up your playlist or make a new one please.

Fantastic experience: It's pretty cool here

Fantastic experience: Love this place: the trainers, esp. Nick C, are amazing and have helped me meet and exceed my fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: VIDA is wonderfully clean and I feel safe going there during the pandemic. The staff is very accommodating and want to make sure you have the best possible experience while you're there. I look forward to my sessions there.

Fantastic experience: Clean, well-equipped, well-organized, great staff.

Fantastic experience: Well apportioned gym with courteous staff and good maintenance/cleanliness. Cat runs a tight ship. COVID safety has been very solid here - the one time someone around me was ignoring basic protections, the staff resolved it immediately.

Negative experience: New to the neighborhood and popped in for a second to see how much membership was. The guy at the front desk is quite possibly the rudest person I’ve dealt with since moving here. Acted like they didn’t want my business and it made me not want to join despite it looking like a pretty good gym.

Fantastic experience: VIDA is awesome! What more could you want in a gym? The great vibe and top notch facilities are my favorite parts. The trainers and dieticians are helpful add-ons, plus Aura and Bang mean you can get all you need in one place. Well-run, including consistent communication and helpful staff. Always perfectly clean too!

Fantastic experience: VIDA at Logan Circle is my neighborhood gym and I am very happy with the facility, the classes, the pool, the people and the level of cleanliness. The instructors are personable, challenge your fitness and provide high quality instruction. I love VIDA.

Positive experience: Although Vida Logan Circle is mostly underground, it has been a great gym to work out at. People who come here are serious about their workout. They're less here for the decor or the people watching, and more because they really want a good place to workout, with good instructors that teach classes with quality content that is challenging but not overwhelming. Maybe because it is a bit of a smaller location, one often sees the same people in class and that becomes your class communities. In a transient city like DC, where people often live far from their families, for my gym besties and I, Vida is our fitness home and community, where we've been going and meeting together for years. We're the kind of people who enjoy working out, enjoy working out even better with our friends, and develop strong friendships from our love of fitness.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with an amazing staff that really wants you to succeed with your goals! Update: during the Covid shutdown VIDA was incredibly understanding about their clients needs and provided us with options for both virtual opportunities and different membership options during this difficult time. I’m so impressed and grateful to be a member at a gym that truly cares about its clients. Thank you vida!

Fantastic experience: Fitness Club > Gym Membership. VIDA has phenomenal gym equipment for sure, but what takes it the extra mile is the community and amenities it offers. Nearly every class is free and does not require a sign-up - way better than scheduling 3 weeks in advance to hold your spot. Everything is clean and generally in its place. The staff cares too. They're upbeat, friendly, and looking for ways to make your day better. Not a huge fan of the price tag but it has been worth it.

Positive experience: It was cool.

Negative experience: The vibe at this gym is horrible! I tried this gym for a week and found it to be worse than a high school lunchroom! It's clicky, so many mirror selfies, and I felt like a piece of meat at the market! I immediately switched to DMV Iron Gym. This gym is not for serious lifters! RUN FAR AWAY!

Fantastic experience: Top notch establishment - best gym I have ever belonged to.

Fantastic experience: Great local gym with a wide variety of fitness equipment and classes. Definitely the best gym in the city.

Positive experience: I was a member of VIDA Fitness for a year and I really enjoyed my experience. The facility is amazing for the price. Lockers rooms / showers were modern, very clean, and had everything I wanted and more. Multiple group workout rooms and great instructors. Two endless swimming pools and a great steam room. Machines were well kept and they were constantly bringing in new equipment. The only reason I left was because I moved from DC. I only have two complaints: The first is that they offer a lot of great classes, but some of the classes I wanted to try were only the "small group" classes and charged an extra fee. I really wanted to do a boxing class, but they only offered a free "large" group class every once in a while. My other (and larger) complaint would be the personal training. In an effort to rename the initial membership fee, the gym lets you pick a "perk" when you start. This could be a set of those "small group" classes or a massage or three personal training sessions. I chose the personal training sessions. However, when I arrived for my first session, my trainer wasn't there. I waited for nearly an hour and the other trainers just stared at me sitting there waiting. Nobody gave me any updates when I asked where my trainer was. Finally after an hour I had to walk into the staff only area and just inform them that I was done waiting. The lead trainer just shrugged at me. After this incident I didn't receive a single email saying sorry or asking about my experience. When I did finally have my first training session, it was basically just a hard sell for me to buy a "personal training package" which would have been double my gym membership fees. I never ended up using my other personal training sessions. Great gym and great facility. Just don't expect much on the personal training side.

Positive experience: Going to the gym is like being in a casino... You can't tell if it's say or night out.

Negative experience: Fine gym, but horrible service. I’ve called and left seven voicemails trying to cancel my membership (or find out how to) over the last month and a half. No one ever answers the phone. Never got a call back and just saw that they charged me again for the two months since I’ve started trying to cancel. They didn’t even acknowledge my cancellation request that I sent in writing via certified mail. Don’t waste your money here. A friend also had things stolen from this gym. I would not recommend to anyone.

Negative experience: Didn't pick up the phone when I tried to cancel and charged me for the month anyway. Did not respond to multiple emails I sent.

Positive experience: Wonderful space, but watch out for hidden fees. It’s more expensive than it appears.

Negative experience: Welcome to dear Vida! Security cameras in men's locker rooms - the gay owner must have fun fun fun. Your private info could be out on social media - a congressman's causes a sensation on FB. Good luck when cancelling your membership - you quit, they won't. Vida Love$ you!

Fantastic experience: Been here for a while good spot. Specially close to my office

Negative experience: 1. my lock was cut and locker broken into during peak hours at U street location. lost all my cash and the management didn't do a thing, except giving me 3 coupons for smoothies. seriously?! 2. the personal trainer I had unilaterally decide to not complete all our sessions despite my effort to chase him to finish. then VIDA refused to refund me the money, even though no service provided. I've been a member since 2013. This gym is deteriorating like a meteor.

Fantastic experience: I'ts a good place

Negative experience: Will not stop emailing despite repeated requests.

Negative experience: The staff are poorly trained/paid (Like the front desk, they make minimum wage while multi-tasking barista: the "managers" are amateur, they're actually personal trainers), so they treat you, the paying customers, badly accordingly - even bully/harass you. Sounds like sabotaging? Yes, Vida just folded Chinatown location.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a great gym and relationship with an excellent personal trainer, I have great news. Gabriel Philp is your guy at The Logan Circle location of VIDA. I’ve been very impressed with his willingness to listen to my goals and distinct, sometimes very subtle, adjustments he helps me with. Not sure what your goals are, clearly you’re reading a google review for gyms so you’re somewhat interested in fitness, so sign up and train with Gabe. He’s awesome and the gym is great. You won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience: One of the best gym in DC. The endless pool is my favorite!

Negative experience: All their elliptical machines need replacement, been malfunctioning for over a year. Management has failed to deliver despite mutliple complains. Perfect location but not worth the money.

Positive experience: Great when steam room or resistance pool not broken

Fantastic experience: Love yoga at this location.

Positive experience: Clean gym with relatively good equipment. The monthly dues are on the high end but you get what you pay for in this case.

Positive experience: Clean, nice gym. Expensive for what it is

Fantastic experience: Nice gym. Nice people and great location

Positive experience: High price. Odd every 3 month extra fee. Supposed to be improved. Saw New floors that didn't really need.

Fantastic experience: Great gym

Fantastic experience: Vida Fitness. Un excelente gimnasio donde el persobal es agradable, las ckases de zumba y yoga buenisima. Tienen alto personal de entrenadores calificado . Las xkases de box maracillosas. Es un ambiente limpio.

Positive experience: Nice facilities, pricey

Negative experience: Great gym, good experience with friendly staff. Until they fix the wifi/data dead zone its a miserable experience. For $100+ per month you should be able to stream sirius, pandora, or even a podcast. Figure that out and it's 4/5.

Fantastic experience: Great group classes. Clean, functional equipment. Sparse regarding staff, but adequate. Avoid 5-8P if you dislike crowds. Membership a bit pricey, but overall worth the price. This specific location is a bit dark (gym is located below grade) but overall nice.

Fantastic experience: Clean, plenty of classes and equipment.

Positive experience: I have never been to this place and can't seem to get off of their SPAM list. Apparently one of their members gave them my email address. I have asked to be removed. They said they would remove me and never did. I live a thousand miles away! Update 4/14 - looks like they finally took me off their spam list.

Positive experience: Great customer service but expensive.

Positive experience: This is a pretty good gym with lots of equipment to use. I Love the fact, that they keep it very clean. The cleaning crew works very hard to make this happen. The gym can get a crowded from 4:30 until 7:30. So avoid those hours if you can. Most of the members here are super nice. Except for a few creeps. Ever since I joined they made a big improvement by adding a small divider between showers. There is still a small gap that can and should be completely closed. If this happens i would give this gym a 5 star

Positive experience: This Vida is an experience. As a gym, it is fine if a little cramped. They also tend to move the equipment around often, constantly trying to make the best use of the space and somehow making the place feel more cramped/confusing. It has all the equipment you need for a standard assisted workout - definitely not a crossfit or power lifter space (which I prefer). Tons of cardio equipment and of different varieties. The men's locker room is very sketchy and as of this writing it is the only Vida not to install dividers to prevent the reflective walls in the shower. Overall a decent gym. Definitely expensive though. And poor cell phone reception (so don't plan on doing your conference calls while you work out!)

Fantastic experience: Sexy gym! How can a gym be sexy you ask? Well first, I feel sexy when I am there! Not to mention look better after I leave;) The classes are amazing and I recommend the Sensao- the Brazilian cardio dance class that will have you sweating like you are running through a tropical rainforest or iRide- the cycling class with amazing EDM music & strobe lights that makes me feel like I am clubbing in Ibiza. The best part for me is the locker room. That spa-sized steam room & sauna coupled with custom-made spa grade toiletries and warm towel service have officially replaced my trips to spa world. Plus I can wear my favorite mask in the steam room at this location since it is not co-ed and I dont have to worry about scaring some young fella!

Fantastic experience: Good price value if u actually go to the gym!!

Negative experience: I joined VIDA Metropole after moving closer to 14th St; formerly I'd been a member of WSC Dupont/Downtown at 1300 Connecticut. While VIDA's membership dues are twice that of WSC, it's unfortunately not nearly worth the premium. The cardio area has a low ceiling and is poorly ventilated. Treadmills are often out of order, with broken TV/cable. The manager, Michel, has complained to me that the brand of treadmill preferred by me and a number of other members (LifeFitness) "costs hm too much money to repair" so he's stocking up on (IMO, less comfortable) Precor models. And why does it have to try so hard to be clubby instead of a normal, well-lit gym? My secret wish is for WSC to open a new branch on 14th Street so I can jump ship from VIDA!

Fantastic experience: Clean, new, & nice!