Snap Fitness Alexandria-Belle View

UPDATE: they finally called me and got me signed quickly. Thanks to the manager. Previously: I have tried signing up for membership here in person and online and no one cares to help or get back to you.I have tried signing up for your special on your website and no one has called me as it said someone would. I'm only available after 6pm in person and have provided my contact into on your website.

It's a good gym. I pick up heavy stuff and then put it down. If it's your dream to pick up and put down heavy things then this is the place for you. Want to run in place without seeing new places? They have treadmills. Or are you just vain? Mirrors everywhere!

I left OTF and PF for this gym. Budget friendly, good location, they could use a few more machines and some of the current machines could use some TLC but it gets the job done. Jenny is very nice and helpful.My only critique is customer etiquette. Twice now I’ve been on the cable machine and been cramped or hurried off by a personal trainer or another customer. Go use another machine while I finish my set! I never stay on a machine longer than 10 mins. Good grief.They don’t answer the phone or emails but they will return voicemail so that’s good. The new location is better, although tempting since it’s right by fast food.

Thanks for your review, John! We appreciate you being a member!

Update: 06/26/2021 - The owners have since reached out to me and provided an update on some of the equipment. Repairs to get the treadmills functioning are in the works but unfortunately there is no estimate as to when the repair will happen due to uncertainty from repair vendor. The owner advised there is no time frame for fixing the TV's on all of the treadmills as that will cost thousands and thousands of dollars and they are trying to get the treadmills working first. The owner was receptive to feedback and suggestions and seems to be trying their best, however, more equipment continues to break and be unusable. There are 4 stationary bikes: 2 of them work, 1 the display is broken, and 1 is completely missing a pedal.Original Review: This gym has a lot going for it but unfortunately still leaves some to be desired.Pros:Convenience - If you live in the Belle View area, you can't beat the convenience. 24/7 and within a mile or so of both Route 1 and GW Parkway. This is a no brainer compared to other gyms that have limited hours. The gym also has a variety of equipment. Treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, free weights, weight machines, a squat rack, core training equipment. No matter what lookout you are looking to complete, you can probably do it here.Cons:With it being 24 hours, it is mostly unstaffed. They DO have staffed hours, but if they aren't when you workout then you may rarely see a staff member.Not enough WORKING/PROBLEM FREE equipment: Due to the size of the gym, you often will find yourself waiting for equipment if it is crowded. There is only 1 squat rack and on crowded days that rack is taken. If you are looking to run on a treadmill, great news: there are 5 treadmills! Bad news: only 2 of them work, and none of them work properly!Treadmill 1: UnpluggedTreadmill 2: Works, but TV doesn't work.Treadmill 3: OUT OF ORDER signTreadmill 4: Works, but TV doesn't work.Treadmill 5: Machine is being serviced sign and does not work. It has been "being serviced" for weeks now. Prior to it being restricted for use, it had signs on it saying that the TV was broken and the headphone jack was broken for MONTHS.Summary: If you like a convenient gym, this may be for you. Just don't go in expecting to find a staffed gym with working equipment. If crowded, you may have to wait to utilize equipment that works.

Love Snap Fitness!

The space is super convenient and comfortable

Facility is available 24/7 to members and is staffed during certain hours. Personal training is offered at this facility. They offer a line of Cybex Eagle fitness machines, dumbbells ranging from 5 lbs up to 100 lbs, a full set of Olympic weights, squat rack, smith machine, rowing machine, treadmills, elliptical, stationary bikes to include a recumbent and spin bike, fitness bands, plyo boxes, medicine balls, and more. The cardio machines are hooked up to Cox cable along with four TVs mounted on the wall. Clean, friendly, and accessible.

Trained at this gym a few times. Not bad, small for sure, at least at this location. And if you are a big guy like me and it is busy, you will have members in your way and bumping into you and you have to wait to use a machine sometimes. If you train late hours, then no problem.You might sometimes have the whole gym to yourself. Membership cost is high for what this gym offers.

Thanks so much for the positive review, Jessica! We really appreciate it!