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Nov 24, 2020

District Gym Owners Are Confused By New COVID Regulations, Seek Financial Assistance

“We’ve taken really great pains to protect our members from COVID,” says one gym owner. “And it’s really too bad because there’s no recognition of that or allowance for that.”

Aug 20, 2020

Washington Sports Club Sued For Allegedly Misleading Cancelation Policies During Pandemic

The lawsuit alleges that the gym has not processed membership cancellations or credited fees paid back to members as promised.

Sep 14, 2017

11 Unconventional Workouts To Try In D.C.

Every schmuck selling athletic gear or class passes claims “working out doesn’t have to be a chore,” and honestly…it’s true.

Sep 12, 2017

Body-Shamed On Instagram While Working Out: How Should Gyms Handle Cellphone Use?

Policies about phone usage varies widely from gym to gym.

Nov 22, 2016

Washington Sports Club Has To Pay Back Gymgoers Over Cancellation Issues

Many members were told that they could cancel at any time by informing a manager or desk employee and then continued to be charged.

Dec 31, 2015

All City-Run Fitness Centers In D.C. Will Be Free For 2016

The mayor is waiving the $125 yearly fee for District residents as part of her FitDC initiative.

Aug 24, 2010

Mount Vernon Triangle Results, The Gym To Close September 1

Reports by The Triangle and TBD confirm a rumor which had hit our tipline overnight: Results, The Gym’s location inside the CityVista development at 445 K Street NW will be closing its doors on September 1. Members of the gym will receive notice about the closing today. Based on reports and sources, it sounds like Results had plenty of issues to contend with at the location, including a large property tax bill, problems with flooding…

 
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