Top 20 Reasons to Join VIDA Fitness

There are hundreds of amazing reasons to join VIDA Fitness. Here are the top 20, come find out the rest for yourself!

In the ZONE

All VIDA gyms are integrated with MYZONE technology. MYZONE heart rate monitors will transform your workouts and how you understand results by providing instant feedback and summaries, as well as offering social accountability with friends and other VIDA members. MYZONE monitors allow you to workout smarter, not just harder, to more quickly reach your fitness goals.
DC’s Top Instructors

VIDA instructors get it. Form. Safety. Fun. Results. All VIDA instructors are AFAA or NASM certified, and before joining the VIDA family, they go through a rigorous audition process. Once on board, D.C.’s top instructors expertly guide you through class so that you can be ready for adventure wherever life takes you.
A Colorful Spin

VIDA’s cycle classes are the triple threat: heart-pumping cardio calorie shredders, led by instructors that infuse variety into the routine and their playlists, and state-of-the-art Matrix IC7 bikes that allow you to customize your workout to a personal FTW number. Effort and exertion are tracked in real time using color zones that are personalized at the top of each class.
Get Jacked & Give Back

VIDA partners with our neighbors on a wide variety of fundraisers, social events, street festivals, fun runs, and other philanthropic efforts. Our ALS event in the spring raises money for Augie’s Quest, during Pride Month you can help raise funds for Athlete Ally, and this November 18, you can participate in our third annual 5K run/walk. All profits will benefit Thrive DC, a non-profit committed to ending homelessness in the DC area.
Best Smoothies in the Hood

Juicing may be headed for fad-dom, but not our beloved smoothies. Packed with the nutrients and protein that feed post-workout muscles, but with flavors reminiscent of the wet bar at Fat Tuesday’s, VIDA’s Fuel Bars offers a delicious and nutritious menu. Try the Green Machine – it packs a ½ cup of spinach with 29 grams of protein and comes in under 320 calories, or the Fuel Bar’s newest nutrition addition, Acai Bowls.
The Wantable Spa Products

We all have days where the best part of a workout is the moment it’s done. (I’m looking at you, 6AM VIDA HIIT.) At VIDA, the after-workout sigh of relief/accomplishment/OMG is made all the sweeter by stepping underneath the rainfall showerhead and lathering up with our divine lemongrass sugar scrub.
Treat-Yourself Tuesday

VIDA members enjoy 15% off Aura sSpa services every Tuesday. Swedish massage, sports massage, aromatherapy – oh my. Plus facials, body wraps and scrubs. Move over, Saturday – we’ve got a new favorite day of the week.
Hydration Stations

You’ve heard the saying – it’s the little things. VIDA gets it. You work out hard and need to hydrate. With multiple filtered water stations located throughout each gym, you can fill your water bottle without adding to landfills.
Penthouse Pool and Lounge

Whether you’re looking for a cabana to house you and your friends for the day, or a comfy lounge chair perfect for you, some magazines, and your headphones, VIDA’s Penthouse Pool and Lounge (at U Street and Yards locations) offers resort luxury in the heart of the 202. Plus, the menu features healthy options like roasted garlic hummus and the super healthy quinoa wrap, as well as fun drink options that won’t derail your nutritional goals. (Try the Skinny Lemonade!)
Small Group Training

Combine the individualized instruction of personal training with the fun communal atmosphere of group classes. You can sign up for boot camps, TRX suspension training, and Pilates reformer groups just to name a few. Small group training is also a budget-friendly alternative to personal training that doesn’t skimp on results.
Qualified Trainers

All VIDA trainers maintain a national personal training certification, and many have specialized certifications for focused modalities. Trainers will develop personalized workouts based on your unique fitness goals. When you work with a personal trainer at VIDA, you’re putting yourself in qualified, supportive hands that are dedicated to your health and safety.
The Latest, Greatest Equipment

At the top of the list are VIDA’s Woodway Treadmills. The safe and comfortable running surface reduces the friction and wear associated with a conventional conveyor belt style treadmill. This means the treadmills are both easy on your knees and built to last.
Look (and Feel) Good at Holiday parties

Whether you’re a lady warming up to the cold shoulder trend, or a gent getting comfortable with skinny jeans, committing to a workout routine during the holiday season will help build muscle, stamina and confidence. And who doesn’t want that?
VIDA Hires People People

From the moment you walk in the door, staff that is welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable greets you. VIDA’s vibe is inclusive – the staff, instructors, and other members provide friendship and community.
Space that’s Out of this World

Sometimes one size doesn’t fit all. We’ve all been to gyms where the yoga studio is also the group fitness studio, as well as the stretching space and cycle studio (You’re cool with moving your bike into position, right?). At VIDA, there’s dedicated space for stretching, yoga studios with ambient lighting and plenty of zen, group fitness studios that are light and airy, and spin cycle studios that feature motivational projections screens.
The Steam Room and Sauna

VIDA’s steam rooms and saunas are good for your skin and your spirit. The sauna helps to relax muscles after your workout, in addition to aiding in lowering blood pressure. The steam room is your go-to, all-in-one detoxification destination.
The Gear Shop

There’s nothing worse that realizing you’ve forgotten a workout essential once you’ve already arrived at the gym. Whether it’s a water bottle to stay hydrated, headphones to stay motivated, a lock to keep your gear safe or a workout tank/tee to keep you covered, VIDA’s gear bar … well, it’s got you covered. And if you’ve forgotten your wallet, charge it to your card on file.
Nutrition Services

Take advantage of VIDA’s RDs who will evaluate eating and exercise habits, discuss your fitness aspirations, and dig into your health and family history to customize a perfect, personal program. Our in-house Registered Dietitians will lead you through a Body Composition Analysis that provides a detailed analysis of your lean body mass. They will also develop personalized meal plans to fit your macros needed to reach your goals.
Get a Jump on Your NYE

For most of us, it happens every year. As the glow of the holidays starts to fade, we know it’s time to re-focus on getting stronger, losing weight, or adding tone and definition. Whatever your fitness resolution, get a head start by making time for your workouts throughout the holiday season.
Eliminate Stress

The holidays. Twinkle lights, flurries of glittering snowflakes, and the collective peace that surrounds a season of love and joy. Plus office Christmas parties, in-laws, competitive pricing, and cookies. So. Many. Cookies. This November, get a jumpstart on the holiday season in what is truly a win-win. Spend time on yourself, eliminate stress, and get in the spirit while avoiding your fat pants.