Balance Gym

The Verdict on Balance Gym

Best for experienced CrossFitters visiting DC who can pre-register for a class. Drop-ins need at least 3 months of CrossFit experience and cannot attend without a booking.

Best for: Visiting CrossFitters, HYROX prep, Visitors who want a pool or sauna

Equipment & Climate

All three locations offer free weights and pull-up rigs for your own workout. Foggy Bottom has the indoor lap pool. Sauna and steam are at Foggy Bottom and Capitol Hill.

Schedule & Drop-In Rules

Drop-in times on the request form are 5:45 AM, 6:45 AM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM. Saturdays also offer 8 AM and 10 AM. Coaches confirm the final time. Open gym runs between classes. Visiting CrossFitters need at least 3 months of CrossFit experience. Drop-ins must pre-register online.

Pricing Notes

Official: drop-in is $30 per class. A 10-pack of CrossFit classes costs $250. Memberships: 8 classes per month $149, unlimited on a 12-month agreement $229 per month, unlimited month-to-month $239 per month. Third-party: a Yelp listing (source 7) reports unlimited monthly at $299. A Reddit post (source 10) cites $99 per month but is old and user-reported, so it is not used in price columns.

Coaching

Reviews describe the staff as friendly and knowledgeable. Membership includes a 90-minute Foundations course that covers the nine basic CrossFit movements. Class size and coaching languages are not stated.

Good to Know

Foundations course

Included in membership, 90 minutes, pre-booked by email.^[1]

Free pass eligibility

Free pass for DC, Maryland and Virginia residents who have never tried or joined Balance Gym.^[1]

Other locations

Capitol Hill at 214 D St SE and Buzzard Point at 101 V St SW.^[1]

Rooftop class

Balance Strength runs on the Thomas Circle rooftop during warmer months.^[4]

Included classes

Yoga, Spin and Zumba are free with membership.^[1]

Phone

(202) 450-5448^[1]

Visitor Guide