Join a Gym

‎Do your New Year’s Resolutions include improving your exercise regimen? Arlington has been voted “America’s Fittest City” and has many options for getting a good workout. Here are some favorites:

Lifetime Fitness Considered an athletic country club, Lifetime’s new facility in Clarendon includes a kids club, yoga and pilates studios, a cycle studio, cardio and weight training areas, a cafe, spa and women’s and men’s steam room, sauna, whilrpool and cold plunge bath. 

One Life Fitness in Ballston Quarter offers group fitness classes, cardio and strength equipment, a mind/body studio, a cycle studio, a steamroom and sauna.

Gold’s Gym has three Arlington locations – Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston plus one in nearby Bailey’s Crossroads.

Anytime Fitness in Rosslyn offers 24-hour access with cardio, strength and functional equipment.

Barry’s in Clarendon offers 50-minute classes in “The Red Room” that mix cardio and strength training.

Vida Fitness in Ballston offers a studio floor with cycling, yoga, group fitness, Pilates  and access to SweatBox, a high intensity training program. The second floor offers free weights, cable machines and weight machines.

Arlington County has fitness facilities at several community centers with 12-month adult memberships for $205*. Reduced fees are available for seniors, college students and teens.

There are also many specialty fitness locations like Solid Core, with three Arlington Locations, Soul Cycle in Clarendon, Pilates Loft in Virginia Square and on Columbia Pike, Pure Barre in Clarendon and Pentagon City Club Pilates in Clarendon and Pentagon City, Hustle in National Landing, and more.

For a comprehensive list, visit StayArlington’s site  to decide on the right choice for you.

*2025 rates