The Gym for Introverts | DC Fitness | Superhero Themed Gym

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for nearly a year and my twice-weekly lunch sessions are a highlight of every week! The team at DC is fantastic (especially Erika and Derek, if you're lucky enough to work with them) and the other members are always encouraging and supportive. I've been to a number of gyms over the years, but rarely one that I genuinely enjoy spending time in like this. Highly, highly recommend DC Fitness - as long as you aren't overcrowding my classes

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend looking into training at DC Fitness. All of the staff are very friendly, and the trainers work with you as an individual, adjusting your routine as needed. Whether due to injury or change in goals. Derek, Erika, and Josh are all fantastic coaches and personable. 5/5 stars not a single dumbbell dropped on my head.

Fantastic experience: I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for motivation without any of the toxic gym culture you see in other places! Loved the staff. ☺️

Fantastic experience: Best coaches I've ever had, will probably be back at some point!

Fantastic experience: This is the place to go if you want to work out without a crowd. Their trainers are top-notch, understanding, and help you work at your level, shame and guilt free. Flexible scheduling allows you to get into shape as it fits into your life. Good people run DC Fitness, great people get better at DC Fitness. Come see for yourself if you need that safe place to help you be your own superhero.

Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend DC fitness for anyone that is just starting their fitness journey and needs some guidance to start out. My main trainer Erika, was awesome! Very supportive and professional and was able to give me proper advice from nutrition to workout moves that I could also do on my own. She really helped me reach my fitness goals and I became more confident in my ability to do workouts on my own time at the gym. Although the environment is welcoming and fun, the trainers definitely give you the push you need to not give up. They won’t let you give up on yourself and will do their best to make sure you’re reaching your goals whether big or small!

Fantastic experience: I started at DC Fitness Nov 7th 2022. I was unsure what to think but all I knew was that I liked the sign above the doorway saying the gym for introverts. I haven't looked back since and I will never regret a single moment of it! This gym not only gave me the motivation to continue losing weight, it gave me so much more. It gave me a community of like minded people. It gave me friendship and a reason to be happy again. I couldn't have lost the 140lbs I have without this gym and their amazing coaches/trainers. Erika has been one of my biggest supporters and I will forever be grateful for her constant encouragement. Going to chipper on Saturdays with Rhonda makes my entire week! That's just naming 2! This gym is called destination change for a reason and I am so happy to have stepped through those doors!

Fantastic experience: I've been a member of this gym for a few months now. In that time, I've noticed a huge improvement in my general fitness and strength. Would recommend to anyone, but especially those who like the idea of going to a gym but doesn't really know what to do there. I have more confidence now in everything I do as I've been shown innumerable exercises all with proper form. The trainers are all personable and knowledgeable and I'm in the best shape I've ever been in.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I have been going since the late spring and they have been supportive, understanding and helpful with the both of us getting healthy, gaining muscle and losing weight.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I took personal training sessions and we both have neck and back issues..Aftaab did a great job to understand our issues and work on strengthening those areas. We felt a lot of improvement in our overall health.

Fantastic experience: This is an excellent gym with a welcoming, positive environment and wide range of equipment - you'll never get bored. The trainers are knowledgeable and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for a few months now and I'm so glad my husband and I joined. I'm feeling so much more energetic, stronger, healthier and I'm starting to wear clothes that haven't fit for 3 years. The gym environment is so comfortable and relaxed. The biweekly semi-private / workout of the day has been a great fit for me. The staff are a perfect mix of encouraging and laid back. Good sense of humor, keep an eye on you but give you your space. I've had more than one "big gym" memberships over the years and had zero results. I've only been at DC Fitness for three months and the results are already visible.

Fantastic experience: I have been to a couple gyms and while I have found all of them enjoyable … DC Fitness is the first gym that really goes above and beyond! Each trainer I have worked with is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to show you not just the workout , but the exact form and where you should be feeling it. And they make sure you do it properly to avoid injury - they care and you can tell they want to see you succeed ! I have been there for 3 weeks and I can already tell this is a place I will be for a long time. I’ve had some shoulder issues in the past and they have been amazing about helping me work on that and strengthen it with different types of workouts 10/10 all day !

Fantastic experience: I reached out to DC Fitness after an injury kept me from using weights for years. I was nervous to begin to lift again, without having assistance with proper form. My initial consult was with Erika. I felt comfortable with her right away and knew I’d found the right place. I’ve only been working with Erika a short time and I am already seeing, and feeling results. Erika has helped to make me feel that I WANT to work out, even on the days when it would normally have been the last thing I would want to do. I feel like Erika is invested in my health, which helps me become more invested in it myself. Last gym I will try out, I’m now a lifer.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with great personal trainers. Have been going here for 4 months now and it's been just great. Good equipment, clean environment, and my personal trainer, Aftaab, has been patient and supportive in my fitness journey. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: My strength, energy,  confidence, and way of thinking has been drastically improved since joining DC! I am currently enrolled in the 8 week Sustainable Secrets program, and am loving it! I can't recommend this gym and program enough - especially if you are someone like me who wants to learn how to properly workout but also build the foundation for a new healthy lifestyle! As part of this program I was given a meal and workout plan that was totally customized to me and my end goals. The coaches were able to work around all my allergies, while still creating yummy meals, which was a huge win in my books. The coachs really care and go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals. If you're looking for a clean gym, positive environment, knowledgeable coaches, and small class sizes...than DC is the place!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend semi-private classes at DC! It’s a great way to have a tailored and structured program in a group setting. I have never consistently stuck with one gym or workout program, and I thought I “didn’t have time” with my work schedule - but at DC, the coaches help identify barriers and motivators (and provide a welcoming environment) to keep up consistency and commitment. They also help you develop basic knowledge of form and various movements so you’re set with a solid foundation. I have been attending since October and couldn’t recommend them more, I actually look forward to going to the gym! Thanks Coach Derek, Erika, and Aftaab!

Fantastic experience: Personal trainers to help you get fit

Fantastic experience: Honestly I wasn't looking for a training program, and contacted the gym just to see about using the space. After talking with Derek about their semi-private model I decided to give it a go. Turns out that having Aftaab and Derek working out a plan and coaching towards some concrete goals is way more effective than just going to the gym with the vague goal of being fitter... Both great guys, and I actually look forward to the gym these days!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at DC Fitness with Derek and Aftaab. Both are very caring and really want to ensure you get your health back on track. They ask about your mail goals and what your main concerns are, based on that, they create a whole workout plan for you. The plan worked really well for me and helped me gain a lot of strength in a short period of time. If you are looking for a good gym, make sure you check this one out

Fantastic experience: DC Fitness was great for giving me one-on-one attention (in a small comfortable space), keeping me accountable, and getting me back into an exercise routine.

Fantastic experience: They know their stuff!!!

Fantastic experience: Okay wow! Derek is excellent. The gym is fantastic too. Training with Derek I gained strength and muscle fairly quickly. He knows his stuff and his attitude is always excellent and works with you. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I'm not a young guy, and I started my fitness journey with a back injury. That was over three years ago. With help from Derek, the pain in my back is gone. I have built up my cardio and developed real-world boxing skills with Erika. It's been a team effort, but I'm also now bench-pressing & crushing back rows with 100 LB dumbells, deadlifting 280 LB. Related side effects have been: better-eating habits, a clearer perspective on my business, and more constructive time with my kids. My new superpower has been getting up at 5:15 Am to make this work. All of which I could not achieve alone. Thank you, DC Fitness.

Fantastic experience: I've been training with both Derek and Erika now for 4 months. I have had other personal trainers in the past at bigger chain gyms, but this experience has been much different (in a good way). I feel like Derek and Erika are both invested in me, and helping me to make sustainable changes for life. They see potential in me that I struggle to seen in myself sometimes, and they challenge me and push me to be my best each session. They're great at taking the time to check in with me and my mindset, to always help me work through some of the progress roadblocks I encounter in day-to-day life. I am really enjoying getting back into shape with these 2 in my corner.

Fantastic experience: DC Fitness really works with individuals of all walks of life and physical exercise experience. As someone with a spinal injury and poor balance, they help tailor the workouts so that even if you can't do the workout one way, there is always an acomodation that can be made.

Fantastic experience: Love it here. I wasn't interested in full classes, lots of people and lots of talking! LOL I wanted a place to focus on me and honestly, not have to do much of the thinking. I've been working with Erika for months now and love it. I show up and do what she tells me to do. I follow her plan, she pushes me and keeps track of where I am. We started with assessing my physical health and discussing my goals. And it's been great ever since!

Fantastic experience: I began training with Erika in February and have made monumental progress. This really is the gym for introverts and gym-shy people as I was super anxious about attending a gym. Erika made overcoming my anxiety really easy and I became confident in myself and what I could accomplish by the end of day 1. Could not recommend the gym or Erika enough :)

Fantastic experience: Nice gym, thorough with sessions and explaining and great environment. Doing private sessions with Erika , she’s great!

Fantastic experience: Derek spent time helping me understand what first steps to take to get back on track with fitness. He is very knowledgable and helped me understand how to activate certain muscles that I've heard about activating but never knew how to. I feel like I understand my body better after working with him.

Fantastic experience: DC Fitness is a top quality gym. They have provided services safely and professionally before and during COVID-19. Derek is focused on all aspects of your physical and mental health and helps you make changes that you can stick with for long term benefits.

Fantastic experience: Personal, authentic, 360-health focus (sleep, nutrition, stress, exercise, conditioning, habits). A game changer for me to get healthier and stronger.

Fantastic experience: Derek is extremely helpful in providing me with the workouts and he is very passionate in helping his clients

Fantastic experience: Derek is quiet but don't let that stop you from training with him. He genuinely cares about the client so they see and feel results in a safe but real way. He coaches first and foremost on proper form, posture and alignment of your entire body and the movement you are doing with or without weights. You build a program together that will work with your schedule and sensitive to your personal limitations both real or imagined! Derek cares about the clients and runs his business with integrity. It is clear he has both passion and knowledge to lead a successful training/coaching business in achieving healthy lifestyle as a permanent lifestyle.

Fantastic experience: This is the place you want to be!!! Amazing atmosphere and the coaches are amazing! I've been working with Derek Colvin for a while now and they goals and things I have overcome with his help have been amazing. The gym is very welcoming and you feel at home.

Fantastic experience: Going to the gym can be a very vulnerable thing, especially if you are just starting out, and Derek makes you as comfortable as possible and it truly is a no-judgement zone. He spent a lot of time teaching the correct form for each move, and is always watching to make sure I am doing it properly and to identify and fix any tight muscles that might be hindering my movement that day. His approach to my fitness and health is very holistic (eating, sleeping, stress, etc.). I would recommend Derek to anyone, especially those starting out on their fitness journey.

Fantastic experience: Thanks Derek for the motivation! Best workout!

Fantastic experience: I started training with Derek because I wanted to learn basic form for compound lifts, and I definitely learned much more than I anticipated! Derek has corrected my mobility issues, taught me how to properly warm up, and so much about proper training in general. Derek's constantly learning new techniques to better his training and that really shows in his workouts. Looking forward to all the progress ahead!

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Derek a number of times and he is such a knowledgeable, level-headed coach! He takes the time to ask questions and make sure that all angles of an issue are looked at. He is a diligent, hard working coach and he really cares about his clients. Top tier.

Fantastic experience: Knows his stuff and l've learned a lot from him

Fantastic experience: Derek is an excellent trainer and his knowledge and skill goes way beyond. He understands the anatomy and physiology of the body very well so he knows how to figure out when something isn’t working the way it should. I have had ankle and hip issues when I exercise and he did a great job correcting these issues and showing me exercises that would help. I also really wanted to improve my deadlift form and thanks to his training I now feel confident on my own! He is passionate and truly cares about his clients.

Fantastic experience: Derek has a unique and methodical way to get you to achieve your fitness goals. I'm always challenged both physically and mentally every train and he always finds a way to keep the workouts fresh. If your looking to someone to take you to YOUR next level, I think that Derek is your trainer. Looking forward to the next train!

Fantastic experience: No matter what your goals are this is the guy to help you get there. He has an honest love of helping people with their fitness and teaching as a whole. You'll never regret working with Derek.

Fantastic experience: Among the things I’ve really appreciated about Derek's guidance these last three months (as I've dropped 30+ pounds and 26+ inches are the ways in which he manages to both urge me to push myself to do more than I may think I can and stay positive around my need to adapt some exercises because of my physical limitations. I think this simultaneous push and encouragement has helped me feel that I can try exercises I once thought were beyond my reach and build toward those that still really are beyond me. I think it’s hard for young trainers or trainers who’ve never dealt with a chronic health issue to understand how to support those of us who have. It’s easy to assume that the chronic issue (so often invisible to the trainer’s eye) is an imaginary one. Derek has never gone there in his interactions with me and that has made a world of difference to my ability both to go hard in the gym and to stick with Derek's transformation program as a whole. Derek made a real effort to provide alternatives to high impact exercises and his suggestions, I have found, have actually helped me improve to the point where I can now do some of the higher impact work with less pain or fear of falling. Derek is a terrific trainer and I recommend him most highly!

Fantastic experience: Derek’s approachability and enthusiasm really come through in his coaching – it’s refreshing to work with someone who’s knowledgeable but still interested in learning, for example discussing movements specific to my sport and customizing the training accordingly. I also felt the coaching was more like a partnership than coach-client, which really helps with the fun factor and motivation.

Fantastic experience: Derek is knowledgable and patient when it comes to personal/lifestyle training. He knows his stuff and is an overall great guy to work with! Thanks for helping me become healthier Derek!

Fantastic experience: Great trainer! Extremely friendly and flexible with you on how you want to meet your goals. If you're looking for a personal trainer for any reason, Derek is the one to pick for sure!

Fantastic experience: I had been training for a few years before meeting Derek and thought I had it all figured out... I was wrong. From the moment I met him Derek's went to Great lengths to help me see, and reach, my full potential. He puts all of his heart into his clients. He was as excited about my triumphs as I was and was there for me far beyond what's expected from a trainer. He took the time to learn about me; my life, my health history, my family - he got to know me and adjusted my program to suit my life. I cannot say enough good things about Derek and would sincerely recommend him to anyone looking to make a real change in their life.

Fantastic experience: Derek is a great coach! He makes fitness fun and you see great results. He knows a lot about nutrition and what exercises will work best for you to make sure you see the results you want

Fantastic experience: My husband and I have both worked with Derek before and loved it. We found his approach to each of us (at different "fit" levels) challenging but perfect for what we needed. He is extremely positive during the workouts but challenges you to keep going. He meets you at your level and helps correct to get the best workout possible for the time you are putting into it. Would HIGHLY recommend him, you won't be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: Derek's style of fitness coaching is very open, makes it feel more like you're working our with a friend then with a coach but you still get all the benefits of a coach with tips, and structure for different exercises. His positivity makes your workout a fun and enjoyable experience. Would recommend him as a coach to anyone!

Fantastic experience: If you want to see results and be accountable for your fitness journey, Derek is the man to contact! He knows how hard to push and how to plan the best work out for each person he works with. I saw very noticable results after just 3-4 classes and can't wat to get back into it! I feel so refreshed and loose after a class, and always feel proud and accomplished! I refuse to go to any gym or recommend any other gym, this is the best of the best!