Fitness
LARGE GYMS
Balance Gym. Locations: Thomas Circle, Kalorama (Dupont Circle), SomaFit (Wisconsin Avenue)
Gold’s Gym. Locations: Midtown, Capitol Hill, Van Ness
L.A. Sports Club, Location: Georgetown (Ritz Carlton)
Mint. Location: Adams Morgan
Results. Locations: 16th & U, Mount Vernon, Capitol Hill, Farragut Square.
Vida Fitness. Locations: Metropole (15th & P NW), Verizon Center, Renaissance Hotel (999 9th St NW)
Washington Sports Club. Locations: Capitol Hill, Chevy Chase, Columbia Heights, Downtown, Dupont Circle, F Street, Gallery Place, Georgetown, Glover Park, K Street
National Capital YMCA Location: Near Dupont Circle, (Rhode Island & 17th Street NW)
SMALL TRAINING STUDIOS
Body Smith. Locations: Chevy Chase, Logan Circle
One World Fitness. Location: Logan Circle/14th Street
CROSSFIT STUDIOS
CrossFit Balance. 1111 14th Street NW, 908.246.7840
CrossFit MPH. 1469 Church St NW, 202.556.5304
Primal Fitness. Location: 219 M Street NW, 202.635.1941
MARTIAL ARTS
DC Krav Maga, 616 H Street NW, Second Floor, 202.328.1201. Krav Maga is the self-defense and fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces. Based on instinctive movements that are learned quickly and easily remembered, Krav Maga is a simple, effective system that emphasizes rapid responses, and practical techniques with universal applicability.
The Capoeira Spot, 636 Florida Avenue, NW, 240.446.4406. Offers Capoeira (combo of martial arts, dancing, and fighting) classes for adults and kids.
Okinawa Aikikai – DC Aikido. 2639 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite C-104, 202.338.8690. Aikido is a rigorous practice of self-defense training techniques that engaged the body and mind. It teaches join locks, pinning techniques, throws and Japanese weaponry, as well as compassion, courage, endurance, and inner strength.
SWEAT CREATIVELY
Pole Pressure, located in Balance Gym, 1111 14th Street NW, 20216.9000. Offering pole dancing workout classes of various levels, chair play, and “Coyote Ugly” dance classes.
Trapeze School of New York, 4th Street SE & Tingey, Navy Yard, 410.459.6839. Offering trapeze, silk, rope, and hammock classes.
LA Boxing, 1116 24th Street, NW in Georgetown, 202.388.4269 (IBox). Offers boxing, kickboxing, and muy thai classes.


Jordin’s Paradise is the only dance and fitness-studio in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that offers a substantial variety of workout and dance combinations that will entertain and help you lose weight at the same time, in no time.
Jordin’s Paradise boasts a convenient location right across the street from Mt.Vernon metro stop, 1121 7th street NW,WDC 2000, varied class schedules and small classes featuring intimate one on one instruction.
The exciting and unique high-energy workouts include;
• Sensual Belly Dancing
• Sexy Salsa Aerobics
• Socasize
• Zumba
• Pilates Yoga and Laughing Yoga
• Pole Dance Aerobics, Advanced Pole Dance, Pole Cardio and Pole Play
• Ballet Fusion
• Cardio Kickboxing
• Hula Hooping
• Bollywood Dancing
• And much more!
Facility and fun instructional classes for private parties are also available. Including ‘Pole Dancing’ and ‘Bringing your Sexy Back’! Featuring;
• Pole dancing and strip tease Instruction
• Sexy Style Consultation
• Body silhouette analysis
• Dressing for your date and make-up consultations,
• Learn how to walk sexy in heels.