CH Fitness & Performance

CHFP Weightlifting has been such an amazing community to be a part of. Cara, the owner and head coach, is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate, and can make you a better lifter at any level. The group classes are such a good vibe to hit your best quality lifts, especially as you get through her programming.

The most legit place for Olympic weightlifting in the DMV! Doesn’t hurt to have a former Olympian throwing eyes on your lifts either. Good music, good platforms, good people, great atmosphere!!!

CH Fitness and Performance is a special place. I came across this gym from a google search when I moved to the area a year ago. At the time, I had no idea how much this gym would mean to me and I’m so glad I reached out to inquire about membership. I have been a lifelong exerciser and athlete and have always loved building community around exercise and sports - but that’s not always what happens in some gyms. I have had memberships at YMCAs, big box gyms, CrossFit and everything in between, but this is the first gym I have joined where the sense of community and welcoming to new members was apparent from the first day. Cara, the owner, is the real deal. She is an expert in Olympic lifting, incredibly knowledgeable, has deep understanding of movement and technique, and is an excellent coach—knowing what to say and when to say it to get the most out of members and athletes. Cara is also the type of person who makes everyone feel welcome and special at the same time. I highly recommend the 6-week technique class if you’re interested in learning more about Olympic lifting or want to improve your skills/techniques you’ve already developed. Then, join group coaching!! Overall, the energy and community in this space is unmatched and I’m so happy with my decision to join and to become a member of this community!

This facility is top tier! It is clean, organized, and has some of the nicest equipment out there. The coaching staff is phenomenal and very welcoming! While they have elite athletes, they are open to all athletes who are dedicated to their performance. I would recommend anyone and everyone to Cara’s for weightlifting expertise.

Cara and staff are super knowledgeable and great coaches. Technique class was awesome.

Incredible facility and unmatched coaching. Truly the best in the region, and Cara is unmatched as a coach in both her passion for the sport and her care for each athlete that comes through the door.

Best Olympic Weightlifting gym in the DMV. Positive coaching by Olympic and National Champions. Not just a gym, but a community for athletes who are passionate for Olympic Weightlifting. I joined CHFP to improve my lifts (I really sucked) and now I am competing for the gold (and have lost 15 lbs in the process).

Great facility and amazing coaches.Cara's passion for the sport and coaching is truly unmatched. Cara is very thoughtful in her coaching approach and makes sure you understand the why behind what you are doing. Not only has my olympic lifting improved since joining the gym but so has my coaching approach. I cannot recommend CHFP enough if you are in the DMV area and are interested in improving your olympic lifting.

Excellent Olympic weightlifting and strength gym. Head Coach Cara Heads Slaughter is incredibly accomplished as an athlete and coach. Hard to believe I have access to a coach like her and the expert team of coaches she has assembled. The coaches that rotate in for open hours workouts are so knowledgeable and attentive. My technique gets better everytime I go. The programming I am on has been really effective and I have noticed strength I have not previously had in my life. The technique class was the best introduction to the sport and I have continued to build in that knowledge. As a newer Olympic lifter, the gym and it's community are welcoming and encouraging. Recommend this place to everyone I can!

After becoming a member at CHFP almost a year ago, I have seen significant changes on a personal and career level. I was referred to Cara through a mentor and received my USAW level 1 & 2 soon after joining.Coming to my weekly group session at CHFP is a major highlight of my week and the other members provide a strong sense of community and motivation. Since regularly training the Olympic lifts, I feel the strongest and most mobile I’ve ever been. Being new to Olympic weightlifting, I am satisfied with the amount of progress and understanding I’ve gained.Cara’s skill for coaching transcends weightlifting as she is truly a master at effectively communicating with and getting to know the person in front of her. As the fitness director of my company, I can’t recommend Cara and CHFP enough if you’re looking to safely learn how to Olympic lift and enhance yourself on a multitude of levels!