Anytime Fitness

Gym is under new management and I’ve noticed a huge difference. Bathrooms and equipment are spotless. I was avoiding this gym, as the last employees didn’t do much to maintain the facility. Before new management, I was going to a different location. Now proud to say that the Rose Hill location is one of the nicest facilities I’ve worked out at. You won’t be disappointed. Happy lifting 😊

FINALLY found a gym I enjoy going to. I love that it's 24/7 because I can go whenever I want according to my schedule. It's smaller yes but that's another thing I love about it. Trainers care about your progress, and are there to help you in anyway. Emily is awesome i love her classes. She always makes sure I'm ok with any of the exercises and don't need modifications. Toni is also another awesome trainer.

I'm having to amend my previous one star review, because there's been a DRAMATIC change in the past few months and the atmosphere here is just incredible now...

I won't get into my issues with the previous staff, but I will offer the following objective pros:
(1) There's enough equipment here to do just about any workout routine. I do a mix of Olympic lifting, bodybuilding, and functional fitness and I find that there's equipment to accommodate it all, somehow. (2) Temporary staff from Minnesota is incredible and even includes some of the original staff from when this location was first franchised. I've talked to them and complimented them on the change and you can tell it's personal for them... Love it. (3) My fiancee and I had a sit down with Shawn the other day about an InBody and walked away with a LOT of positive insight into our lifestyle and routines in the gym as well. His approach was so holistic, which I like to see, because you're still doing good reps or bad reps (metaphorically) once you leave the gym as well. (4) If classes are your thing, they have a time slot to fit just about any busy schedule and the approach of them tends to set a tone for each workout (power days, strength days, hypertrophy days, etc...) so you can prioritize what you want to. (5) Equipment is more or less in good condition and kept clean. No rust on anything, definitely gets cleaned regularly. Only complaint is the same as any other gym: people tend to not re-rack their weights (pick up after yourself, people!) which can lead to a little plate hunting once in a while. (6) In the year-and-a-half I've been coming here, it's never been too busy for me to get a quality workout in. Sometimes I'll have to walk around people or speak up to let them know I'm doing a carry, but it's definitely nice to not just be inundated with people and noise when you're trying to get a workout done after a full day of work.

The cons: (1) the space is small, but what they're able to accomplish in it is HUGE. Two power racks, full set of bumper plates, dumbbells that go from 3# to over 100#, kettlebells that go from 10# to over 100#, full rack of EZ bars (pre-set weights on a bar), full functional trainer, and even a sled (which I love for warming up and conditioning), and there's all the cardio machine hits as well. (2) Pull-ups/dips station has no assistance option. I've been working out long enough to know a decent amount of acceptable substitutes and to be able to use resistance bands, but the average gym-goer might not, so it would be really nice to see them get an assisted version for those wanting to get into some bodyweight movements gradually. Also, there's only one place to do supinated pull ups (chin ups) and it's in the middle of the cables, which always makes me feel like a jerk to use, because I'm taking up two empty cables that someone might want to use. (3) This is PERSONAL PREFERENCE but I'd love to see Air Bikes instead of the LifeFitness bikes. Going through conditioning can become really cumbersome when you have to deal with that start/stop/loading cycle associated with an electric bike erg and air bikes just require less maintenance anyways.

I definitely didn't cover everything, but hopefully if you were wondering whether to go here or to Springfield AF, this helped you make that decision.

Great gym for busy people, fast wifi, clean bathrooms & showers, good parking. Awesome "café lobby" for getting some quick work done on my laptop (literally typing this review here). All the gym essentials.

I love the trainers, their support and encouragement is always spot on! The workouts are challenging and I feel good after completing them

The staff here is amazing. The ladies do an amazing job of teaching the fitness classes and seem to really genuinely care about you. They seemed to bring everyone together to have the best training session possible. The manager Jonathan is awesome in explaining all that the gym has to offer and is super nice! The gym feels super welcoming and a friendly environment. Definitely recommend.

This gym is like a neighborhood club, where every knows everybody. Trainers are great, it's never crowded, and you can go whenever you want. I really like it here

The staff made this gym experience unique and fantastic. I am super anxious and wary of gyms, but my partner is in to fitness so I gave this place a try. The training sessions are a steal for the price, the trainers are all really nice and kind and all the staff I interacted with really seemed to care. I'm leaving due to moving from the area, but I'm keeping my gym membership to anytime fitness because of this great experience I had at this location.

I want to say if you want a gym that puts PERSONAL to Personal Training, this gym does it! The staff at anytime are beyond amazing! I am always greeted with a smile and feel like they're family. Thanks to Maggie, Karin and Amber I lost a good amount of weight and continue to live a healthy lifestyle. I have been a member for a while now, and to be honest I wouldn't want to switch my membership to any other gym. The gym is also open 24/7 and nothing beats getting a good workout in without being worried about a closing time. Best Gym I have ever signed up for!

Excellent gym. This location is a very supportive and welcoming gym community with its stellar staff and comfortable environment. The workout sessions are very effective in getting you to that next level with the trainers that really make the experience worth it. The equipment is good, but most important the trainers are very supportive in guiding you through achieving your fitness goals. Once you become a member you will see why.

Bottom Line Up Front: This AF (Manchester blvd.) has your individual interests as their priority.

With my unpredictable work schedule it was a major selling point that I was able to access the gym 24/7 with a Key Fob with my membership. Toni was able to get me started and explained everything I needed to know all in 15 minutes.

The location is centrally located between Springfield, Alexandria, Kingstown, Franconia, Newington and Hayfield Areas. This AF also maintains a high level of cleanliness as well as the members cleaning up after themselves. Their credentials are on the wall and you can tell safety is upper most in their mind. All the equipment looks new so they must change out the old stuff often enough. You will find a variety in equipment too, from the Cardio section, Free Weights and functional fitness area.

The atmosphere is very positive and motivating from the staff to the members. Alexandra was helpful with my initial assessment (ask about the InBody and InBody app as soon as you sign up) and Erica was incredibly knowledgeable about sitting me down to explain my results from the InBody and how Nutrition, Sleep and different types of physical fitness all contribute to the InBody results.

It’s always encouraging to see Emily and Alex lighting up peoples mornings in their morning work outs. You can immediately tell the clients are feeling the effects of positive change and a sense of community from the workout sessions with Emily and Alex.

Their Social Media flex is unlike any other. Very informative and light hearted content and never feels neglected. Their key touch points are their off-site workout group sessions and member/clients of the month recognition. A critical piece of their social media presence that differs them from the competition is their transparency and feedback encouragement. The staff are very open to suggestions and input and foster an environment of a free exchange of dialogue between customers and management.

If you are on the fence, or have been betrayed by the Other Trash physical fitness facilities (Orange, LA, Pure), just know that this Anytime Fitness location should be your new home. I’m glad I’m here to stay.

First of all, every staff member is top-notch! They are all extremely friendly and always willing to talk or help out in any way they can. They have a selection of memberships that are perfect for any type of training needed. The training classes taught by each member are always rewarding and exhilarating no matter who is teaching it that day which is something you can't get at other gyms. The free weight section of the gym is always clean and never dirty or clogged up with weights on the ground or thrown around. The gym is amazing for any type of workout you are trying to get done for that day. I have been here a year and have never had any complaints or problems in that time frame!

At this point I have been frequenting gyms and other fitness-related locations for the last 10 years. Some are basic, some are over-the-top, and some hit the Goldilocks spot. When I walked into the Alexandria location of Anytime Fitness about a year ago, it was just because I was tired of the packed-house scene at LA Fitness, and it was just around the block from my house. What I did not know at that time was that I was about to engage with the most productive training staff I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

My fitness goals are often related to the sports-related activities I participate in, and I was not shy about letting them know what exactly I was looking for. I have now had the most productive year of training I have had since I was playing organized sports. That's not all.

The crew might be some of the friendliest, most down-to-earth, attentive and educated people I have ever worked with. I've watched them tailor their programs to those new to the process, and load up on people like myself, who were looking for a little bit more. To a certain degree, it is like working with professional physical trainers that you would find on professional athletic teams, but without the intimidation and with all the acceptance and openness any client could want.

Every class is a real pleasure, and there's not one session that isn't filled with friends and laughter. I've made friends with neighbors I wouldn't have met otherwise, and I look forward to every session. It's easy to fall in to their routine, and challenging enough to keep me wanting more. If you're looking for the type of experience that will change your attitude on personal fitness, or wanting that next level of intensity, Anytime Fitness Alexandria is the place for you.

Overall very satisfied with this location. Equipment and facility is kept clean. Very happy with the free WiFi. Plenty of parking, plus other conveniently located stores nearby.

The staff is super friendly. Other gym goers here are chill - no absurd displays and sounds of masculinity for no apparent reason.

If I had to nitpick, I'd say the water fountain could use a bit more pressure.

Easily one of the best gym staff I've had the experience of interacting with. Helpful, knowledgeable, and accomadating are some of the adjectives that come to mind. The gym is a little small but the staff truly makes up for it. If you need help or positive motivation, you will not be let down.

I come visit my family during the holidays and am always looking for a temporary gym to workout. The staff has always been very flexible and understanding when finding a fair price for me to pay. Trainers are SUPER friendly and the equipment is very diverse and all encompassing. Will definitely come back here!

My friend and I were in town and wanted to workout together. I called this Anytime Fitness and spoke with one of the trainers there; he was very helpful and let us know that we would be able to work out. When we got there, we were greeted by the trainer on duty who was very friendly and helpful. This Anytime Fitness was a great looking gym, and we had a great workout! The staff were incredibly welcoming, and I would definitely recommend working out and/or getting a membership here.

Awesome gym with basic amenities. Clean bathrooms and workout area. Equipment functions properly and is fixed very quickly if broken. Lacks some equipment such as leg curl and extension machines for example, but has new treadmills which are cool. Patrons are friendly and staff is courteous.

The most friendly and motivational gym in the area.

I was a member with Anytime for three years, and I enjoyed my time from my first to last day. I started at the Rosehill location, but eventually ended up at the Manchester location because of the equipment. The change made my entire experience better, but this is not to say the Rosehill location is not good. When I say my experience was better, I refer to how the staff was vibrant and attentive without even knowing me. I observed how the clients interacted with the personal trainers and saw the close bonds between everyone. It was like a “gym fam”. In addition to the very friendly staff, the clients were also very friendly, so much that one of my closest friends is one that I met while training there. The environment is full of spirit and motivation. The common goal is not to just get the workout done, but to also enjoy the process. The gym does a great job of fostering this type of environment.

I assume you are reading this review because you are making a decision of whether to join or not. Accordingly, I ask you a few questions: Would you rather be in a friendly environment or one where everyone is going about their own business? Are you the type to need a gym open even on holidays or when it’s snowing? If you think you need more equipment, I ask, if Arnold only needed free weights, why do you feel the incline to find a gym with more machines?

Huge shout out to this AF crew for being amazing (Maggie, Amber, Eric, Danielle, Karen, Johnathan, and Jabir).

I am travelling all around USA. And this Gym club is the best in Alexandria and DC area with some improvements to be implemented. If i found another anytime fitness better than this one, then i will inform in reviews. But currently this one is the best in capital. Big space, minimum walls, all the equipments are in order, big stretching area with judo rubber bands, balls and etc., water station is available, free weight area has 3 barbell carriages.
Improvements need, in my opinion, are the towels for bathrooms, parallel bars are very narrow, no horizontal bar at all.
Again thank you for this excellent gym, and wish you successes.