DMV Iron Gym

"This gym is next level. I'm absolutely amazed with the quality of the equipment and weights. Yes, it is more expensive than OneLife, but it's the attention to the details that sold me. The only downside is that the parking is difficult, especially during peak times. The Alexandria VA gym only provides a restroom, nothing to really change in... Per the Falls Church Location: the locker room is nice, but the showers are very basic. Make sure to bring your own soap / towel as nothing is provided there. Please do your homework as the annual fee is bit confusing. When I signed up in early December 2023 for the weekend warrior plan, I paid a $45 initiation plus a $50 membership fee, but was later charged a $60 annual fee in January. The staff was top notch and was able to work out this confusion with me, for that, I give this place 5 stars"

"I’ll start this off with positives. This gym has the best equipment I have ever seen! The membership options are cool, and it’s potentially helpful for people that compete in the world of lifting. Another pro are the location options. The DMV is a huge region, and DMV Iron has picked locations that give people all across the area a chance to come to the gym. I live in two towns over from a location, and it’s just a quick 15 min drive there. If I’m ever in MD, I can hop over to their Rockville location: The cons: 1. Culture: I’m pretty reserved and keep to myself. I’ll wear leggings and a t shirt to lift and I’ve been doing serious lifting for a few years now. Members of the gym, more often men than women, are not nice if you don’t fit the female aesthetic that majority of women wear. I’ve had personal interactions with people that have been rude for no reason, and within minutes are nice to someone that is dressed differently. I’ve seen people record others without their consent and laugh at them. There was one guy that I could tell was filming me and it made me pretty insecure. I have girlfriends that are scared to join the gym because they see how other females dress and look and fear they won’t fit in. I’ve voiced that you can just ignore them or go earlier in the day and you’ll see them less, but nonetheless, their fears persist. I also feel like an outsider which is frustrating. It leads to me feeling tempted to conform and dress like others for the sake of feeling like I belong. 2. Staff: some members of the staff are okay but a good amount aren’t friendly or helpful. I’ve been to other gyms in the area like Unleash’d and The Shop, and the staff have been kinder. 3. Environment: I mentioned earlier that the gym is potentially helpful for people that compete. I have a trainer, lifting program, and will be competing in the coming weeks, but it’s hard to focus. People behave and dress in distracting and at times inappropriate ways. I get that the staff can’t police what people wear, but it’s distracting. I’ve got a few more months in my yearly membership and am going to try for a few more weeks to see if things improve (new year so who knows), but if these feelings and interactions continue, I’ll cancel early."

"An absolute AMAZING gym with top-notch equipment and a community of authentic individuals genuinely passionate about fitness and bodybuilding. The staff, equipment, and overall environment are truly first-class. As a bodybuilding coach i am so grateful for my clients to have access to an environment like this. It makes the process that much more enjoyable with a supportive gym."

"My favorite gym in the DMV…. For pro bodybuilders and enthusiasts alike… the best equipment you can’t get anywhere else… what more to ask? I am a frequent traveler so I take advantage of the month to month. They refunded my initiation fee when they saw I paid the fee twice back to back initiation months when I cancelled. Love the staff. Always motivated to work out here. It’s elevated"

"Switched to DMVIron from Lifetime, was a COMPLETELY different vibe all around! The most welcoming staff, community, and the BEST equipment for my workout needs. Not to add the lighting which helped me record myself work out and grow my social media presence! Most motivational gym!"