Review of Bally's Total Fitness Center in Falls Church, Virginia

The Bally’s Total Fitness Center in Falls Church, Virginia is located in the Loehmann’s Shopping Center at the corner of Arlington Boulevard and Graham Road. It is housed in a two story building with an outdoor pool on the roof.

Club members have various exercise options. On the main level the gym has its aerobic section, including stationary bicycles, ellipticals and treadmills. The ellipticals come in two models, those with and those without ski-pole arm exercises. There are also a number of different treadmill models, each one offering different levels of cardiovascular workouts.
On the second floor, members have access to the weight rooms for strength exercises. Free weights are typically used by the more experienced users, whereas the machines tend to attract the large majority of members who come one, two or generally three times a week, usually for an hour or two.

Both the free weights and the machines are arranged in a logical order, allowing a member to work their muscles in a sequential manner, either from the top of the body down or the bottom up.
There are more than enough machines to cater to a wide variety of exercises by a large mix of different types of members. The atmosphere is always friendly and men and women of varied skills work out together in harmony.

For those who need instructions on the proper use of the machines and exercises, or for those who just need motivation to work out, Bally has a full compliment of licensed personal trainers who can be hired on an hourly basis.

For those who prefer group exercises, there is variety here as well. Group activities range from step exercises, hip-hop dancing, yoga, Pillates, cardiovascular, weight loss, resistance and toning, all available in beginning, intermediate and advanced sessions.

After a strenuous workout, members can swim laps in the indoor pool, or during the summer months, in the outdoor pool on the roof. Lifeguards are always on duty.

When the weight training has caused sore muscles, a quick, relaxing dip in the 104 degree whirlpool will soothe them.

When quick weight loss is required, a sit in the sauna will sweat off the pounds.