Onelife Fitness - Old Town
📍 209 Madison St, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym offers a dry sauna for post-workout relaxation. Gym members note its availability as a valued amenity. There is no mention of a cold plunge or contrast therapy in the available feedback. The facility also provides a dedicated Recovery Room, which members find very useful for enhanced muscle recovery.
Additional Amenities
The Recovery Room features Red Light Therapy, HydroMassage, percussion, and Compression Therapy. The gym itself is a multi-level, expansive facility described as well-provisioned with state-of-the-art equipment. It includes a full range of resistance stations, free weights, Olympic bars, bumper plates, Smith machines, dumbbells, TRX straps, and a vast array of cardio machines. Towel service is included with membership.
Staff
The staff is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and committed to members' fitness goals. Specific management, such as Lannia, receives positive mentions. However, some members report issues with staff reliability regarding opening the gym on time, particularly for early morning hours.
Atmosphere
Gym members describe the atmosphere as having a health-club feel with family-friendly vibes. The membership is diverse, with some noting it may skew toward an over-50 cohort. Members generally exhibit good gym etiquette, making the space welcoming for all fitness levels. The facility is consistently noted as clean, tidy, and well-maintained.
Location & Expansion
The gym is located in an office building in Old Town Alexandria, which members find convenient. Parking options include 2-hour/3-hour street parking and an Upper Deck garage. Members receive a 15% discount on services at the Serenity Day Spa located in the same building's lobby. There is no mention of expansion plans.
What Reviewers Love
- Gym members consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff.
- The facility is noted for being expansive, clean, and equipped with a vast array of modern equipment.
- The diverse schedule of group fitness classes is a major highlight for many members.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What recovery amenities are available?
The gym offers a dry sauna and a dedicated Recovery Room with Red Light Therapy, HydroMassage, percussion, and Compression Therapy.
What are the gym's hours?
The gym opens early, with classes starting at 6 a.m., but some members report inconsistent opening times, particularly for the stated 5 a.m. opening. Weekend hours may start slightly later.
Are there group fitness classes?
Yes, the gym offers a wide variety of over 60 group classes per week, including Pilates, barre, APEX HIIT, yoga, kickboxing, Zumba, Tai Chi, and Les Mills programs like Body Pump and Body Combat.
