Updated November 9, 2022. If you daydream about state-of-the-art equipment and innovative classes while you workout, you may be in need of a new gym. While most gyms can get the job done, these luxury facilities will provide a level up to your daily workout and recovery routine.
Equinox
If you workout harder in a class environment, than this is the gym for you. With over 11 categories of classes, including barre, pilates, and yoga, you’ll find the perfect workout for whatever fits your mood. Once you wrap it up in the gym, make sure to book an appointment at the spa for a relaxing massage to aid recovery. And for those days when you just can’t make it to the gym, no sweat. Each membership also includes access to digital programming for on-demand fitness. 8065 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
Life Time Fairfax
After you experience this luxury athletic resort, you’ll never want to go back to a normal gym again. The expansive 67,000-square-foot gym has everything a fitness lover could dream of. From indoor lap and leisure pools to pickleball and basketball courts, members will find something new everytime they go in for a workout. The gym also offers one-day memberships to try out all of the benefits without the commitment. 9602 Main St., Fairfax
Pure Fitness
This UK gym has traveled across the pond, opening its first three locations in the DMV. The 24-hour gym provides a boutique fitness experience, with a cycle studio and digital studio as some of the perks. 8311-B Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner; 6701 Frontier Dr., Springfield
The St. James
Fitness, lifestyle, and entertainment combine at this sports complex. With three locations in the DMV — two of those in Virginia — gym aficionados will want to stop by the Springfield location, which has 450,000 square feet of space to make sure you reach all of your fitness goals. Home to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor water park, ice rink, turf field, and so much more, athletes of all ages and skill level will definitely be able to up their game at this facility. 6805 Industrial Rd., Springfield
The St. James Performance Club
This spring, the Springfield complex is opened a second Virginia location in Reston Town Center. The 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility features a modern space with elite fitness amenities, including strength and conditioning equipment, a cycling studio, turf field, and more. After you sweat it out, members can refuel with healthy smoothies and acai bowls from the snack bar, Vim & Victor. 11951 Freedom Dr., Reston
Restore Hyper Wellness
Skip the traditional gym and up your workout routine with a membership at Restore Hyper Wellness. With two NoVA locations, Alexandria and Arlington, gym rats will be able to focus on their wellness with the new approach to healthcare. Services for both locations include cryotherapy, infrared sauna, iv drip therapy, and red light therapy. Memberships start at $119 per month. 3652 King St., Alexandria; 1101 S. Joyce St., Arlington
Feature image courtesy The St. James
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