About Balance
Balance is Washington's premier training and sporting facility. Our certified trainers offer athletes and athletic-minded people of all ages and abilities a full range of training options.
Our gym, located just north of Dupont Circle, features athletic training equipment, a full-length basketball court, and a private training studio. We also provide opportunities to play recreational and competitive sports, including basketball and volleyball.
The Balance Gym concept is to provide the top athletic training techniques using a broad range of equipment in a unique facility to everyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Balance has been delivering personal training and small group training in the DC area for the past five years. Many of our trainers are involved in sport and bring their athletic experiences into their training. Read more...
Train Like an Athlete, Look Like an Athlete
How many times have you heard people say that the best they ever felt and looked was when they played high school or college sport? Maybe you're one of them! Do you often look at athletes in admiration for not only the way they look, but also the way their bodies move and perform in competition? Many people try in vain to achieve the athletic look and feel, but usually fall short due to the lack of resources at their disposal. Also, many people complain of old injuries that limit their activity levels.
For the average consumer it is difficult to gain access to the training and facilities that define the world's top competitors. Gyms such as the Olympic training facility or training regimes used professional athlets are often only read about or seen on television.
Why train like an athlete?
- Develop lean, proportioned muscles that work together to deliver fluid and functional movement
- Decrease body fat
- Improve anaerobic and aerobic conditioning
- Prevent injuries
- Increase flexibility, balance, coordination
- Improve speed, quickness and power
And, athletic and functional training is fun!
Our Gym
Our newly renovated facility is located in a former high school gymnasium – ideal for basketball and volleyball – and our training area is fully stocked with functional and athletic training equipment including medicine balls, weighted vests, agilty and acceleration ladders, plyo-boxes, hurdles, and an Olympic lifting platform.
Our expert training staff offers a broad range of sport and fitness specialties to help improve your power, acceleration, strength, and balance.