Fitness & Gyms in Gaithersburg, MD

“I started with Heretic CrossFit almost 9 years ago. I was hesitant to start due to some issues with my back but as Coach Craig explained, proper form and technique, which the gym taught, was crucial and I wouldn't be pushed to do anything uncomfortable. Well long story short, after several months of being a member and strengthening my core, a lot of my back issues disappeared. It has been a great journey and at my age of 61 I am still hitting personal records and stronger than I have even been. The coaches are great and personable while at the same time respecting the boundaries between coach and student that some coaches in other gyms forget are important.On a personal note, I was diagnosed in late 2016 with cancer and was forced to take a 5 month break from CrossFit while I went through treatment. When I was cleared to start working out again after treatment I had to start from scratch, weighing significantly less and pretty weak. Coach Craig didn't let that stop him from pushing me and it wasn't long until I was back in full stride, cancer free and stronger than before.Come join us. You will be stronger and fitter than you thought possible while working out with a great crew of coaches and fellow athletes.”

“I've been a member here for five years now and I love it. The owner, Tungi, knows everyone who goes to his gym and will give you a big hug to greet you when he sees you. He also throws potluck parties for holidays and holds the "Fitness Edge Games" where teams compete for bragging rights :) I've been going regularly to the 6am class for years now. And what you get here that you don't get anywhere else is that sense of community and familiarity. I know the names of just about everyone in my class. When I sleep in and skip class for a few days, people wonder where I am. The trainer knows me and my abilities so she knows when I'm slacking and will hand me heavier weights. If I have an injury, she gives me modifications to the exercises. We do solo work, partner work and group work. Every day is something different. I had never picked up a barbell before I started coming here (who knew they were 45lbs!?!). Now I use one a few times a week and feel comfortable with using it. But don't be intimidated by that--this gym has people of all experience levels and fitness levels. I'm the type of person that doesn't want to have to think when I go to the gym. Here, I just show up and get told what to do. That also means I can't avoid exercises I don't like (*cough* bear crawls *cough*), so I will be well-rounded. I am always dripping with sweat by the time I leave. I also don't have to sign up for classes in advance, nor am I limited to one class per day or a certain number of classes per week. No cons unless you come here expecting a traditional LA Fitness/Gold's Gym-type of place. You won't be able to come here and just put in headphones and run on a treadmill. But that's what I like. This gym isn't a lonely experience. We cheer each other on and support each other and want to see each other do well and hit fitness milestones (a whole group of us in 6am want to get/improve our pull ups and so do a few together at the end of every class. I couldn't hold myself up on the rig for 10 seconds when I first started here and now I am so close to finally getting my first pull up!). As long as you can make one of the class times work for your schedule, you'll get a good workout and get a good mix of cardio and strength training.”

“This is my 4th week of CrossFit and let me tell you! I’ve never been part of such a beautiful community. Working out is fun and enjoyable, mind you I am still learning as I am going. So glad I decided to join this incredible team can’t wait to continue to get stronger and see what my body can do!Being able to get off the couch without having to use my hands for extra support is one the things I’ve noticed at week 3, like I said I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me ?? ??‍♀️”

“What an amazing gym. Folks, there are great. I felt welcome in the first class. After making it a habit of attending, I got to know some of the regulars. The classes are well suited for anyone, starting out or seasoned.”

“I started CrossFit Koncepts the last day of my cancer treatment. My aunt is a member and she recommended I try it out. The minute I walked in, I felt welcomed , like these were old friends!For the first few months, Mike helped me scale all my workouts to fit my ability , since I was just getting back into working out .I have been here 5 years and love it . I even got my niece to join!Mike has great knowledge and always willing to help or modify things if necessary. The group of people I work out with are always supportive of each other!”

“My kids cheer and take classes here. The coaches are great. The owners are hands on and involved. They take a lot of care to keep a clean and well maintained facility.”

“I started here a month ago and I'm so happy I finally convinced myself to try it. The coaches make the workouts fun yet challenging for everyone, no matter what their fitness level. How they modify the exercises for ALL members is the best part. For me, they give me suggestions to make them more challenging. For others, they'll have them lower the weights and do lower impact exercises to accommodate injuries and level of experience. Every workout is different, which keeps things interesting. The program is motivating and I can honestly say I get in just as good of a workout in 45 minutes here as I would in 1.5 hours on my own in a weight room. It's fast paced, but doable for everyone. The space itself is organized and clean. The members I've met are all friendly and the coaches are encouraging. This isn't an in-your-face bootcamp style gym. No intimidation tactics here! I can't recommend Foundry Fitness enough to anyone who wants to change up their boring, old workout routine or needs an extra kick in the butt.”

“I am so happy to have found this training program. I was a child gymnast, and have decades of gymnastics, acrobatic, and aerial training (including in-person handstand classes), but never found balance in my handstands until I started training with Shelly and all of the other amazing ShellyFlex coaches. My shoulders can finally open all the way for the first time since I was a small child, and I can comfortably hold a handstand and even transition through different shapes.It is pricy, and the cost deterred me for quite a while but after doing several of the free workshops that Shelly hosts sometimes and seeing what a big difference the program was making for me I finally signed up for the monthly membership. (I also want to add that I fully acknowledge the privilege that allowed me to make the decision to spend this money on myself).I perform as an aerialist but I am hopeless at coming up with ground choreography, so I was very excited to see that the program now includes a contortion choreography class! I will be using some of the combos in my next performance (with permission of course).In addition to having better handstands and flexibility since training with Shelly and team, I am feeling stronger and healthier overall. Shout outs as well to Vera for helping me find stability in my handstands, Tikara for helping me access flexibility I didn't know was possible for my body, Natalia for teaching me choreography that will give the illusion that I'm graceful on the ground and not just in the air, and Mira for helping me gain so much strength. And Shelly for seeing potential in me and helping me achieve it.”

“The best Planet Fitness I have been to yet! This location is very spacious, well equipped for any workout needs, and very well maintained! I come in pretty early in the morning and the staff is always moving around cleaning and ensuring that the gym is in the best condition! The area where the weights are is roomy, they have a good variety of machines, and they also have tons of cardio equipment as well.”

“Lana’s Aquafit class on Wednesday and Saturday is the highlight of my week! I have a knee injury so the water cushions it and I still get an amazing workout. She is really motivating and her music is great!”

“The Studio manager Nicole is the absolute best. You won't regret coming here as all the staff, whether it's behind the desk or the coach you take class with, are amazing and kind. I like fitness of all kinds and you know the vibe of the activities I chose to do. Going to the gym by myself I'm closed off to the world and I focus on my training, basketball brings a sense of community and competition, running outside is gonna be hot or cold depending on the season but a huge stress reliever. At Orangetheory Gaithersburg you get everything you want to get. You get the training by having a coach who is a certified personal trainer lead the class, you get the community as everyone who goes there is there because they enjoy it so you already have common interests, you get the competition because you're always aiming to get better (I personally like to make friends and compete but the coach will always be there to help you compete with the most important person, yourself!), and you get the stress relief as you burn your worries away to great playlists. 10/10 recommend you at least take one class there because the first one is free. If you like it give it a shot! I spend more money on Uber eats alone each month than what the unlimited membership costs. Give it your best shot everyone and remember your best doesn't have to be on par with the people next to you. Leave that mindset at the door when you come in and you will accomplish great things here.”

“Love this place. Can get crowded but early mornings are good and between 1 and 4.Great equipment selection and it's well maintained. There are other amenities such as swimming, pickleball, basketball, sauna, turf field, hair studio and large locker rooms.”

“Great gym, cleaning crew gets it done, very well, not that many clowns making videos or dancing around, but don't go in the evenings, too crowded, not there to workout, but for the high-school reunion ?working staff is great ?”