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Published August 3, 2020 at 1:30PM

VIDA Fitness in Ballston (photo via VIDA Fitness/Facebook)

Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) is hoping to help locals shed their Quarantine 15, keep Arlington as the fittest “city” in the U.S., and provided some timely assistance to local businesses.

BallstonMOVES Fitness Week is a new initiative running this week from the BID that provides free access or certain discounts to the many gyms and fitness centers around Ballston — like the newly opened VIDA Fitness. The program started on Saturday, Aug. 1, and is scheduled to run until Sunday, Aug. 9.

Training Ground Arlington: Fitness Trainers, Clients Experience Convenience of Shared Workspace

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Published July 20, 2020 at 11:45AM

Ballston’s newest fitness concept, Training Ground Arlington, provides personal trainers with high-end fitness equipment and exclusive gym space for operating their own programs while bringing some of the best trainers to local clients for truly personalized training. Most importantly, clients can workout in an exclusive, appointment-based facility without the worry of an uncontrolled gym environment.

Training Ground Arlington is an exclusive shared workspace where trainers can run their own businesses without the hassle of maintaining overhead. Trainers can focus their time and talents on developing personal programs that best benefit their clients. Clients benefit from improved programming, flexible schedules and no cumbersome gym memberships.

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Arlington Named ‘Fittest City’ in U.S.

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Published July 14, 2020 at 9:45AM

Arlington has again claimed the title of “America’s Fittest City.”

The results of the annual ACSM American Fitness Index, published by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation, were released this morning. Arlington topped the list of the 100 fittest localities in the U.S. for the third year in a row.

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Arlington Gyms Prepare for Reopening With New Precautions

By Vernon Miles

Published June 10, 2020 at 2:05PM | Updated June 11, 2020 at 12:49PM

(Updated 6/11) As Arlington prepares to move in to Phase 2 of reopening, some local gyms have started laying out their plans to start serving customers again.

At F45 at Pentagon Row (1101 S. Joyce Street), the gym is preparing to pivot from indoor sessions to outdoor classes.

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Virginia’s ‘Phase 2’ Reopening to Start Friday, But Will Exclude N. Va. for Now

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Published June 2, 2020 at 4:55PM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:19AM

Virginia will enter Phase 2 of its reopening on Friday, but Northern Virginia and Richmond will remain in Phase 1.

Gov. Ralph Northam made the announcement Tuesday afternoon, saying that key health metrics point to it being safe to further reopen in most parts of the state. He did not, however, give a timeline for when Northern Virginia — including Arlington — would advance in its reopening. The region started to reopen this past Friday, May 29, two weeks after much of the Commonwealth did.

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VIDA Fitness Eyes March Opening in Ballston, 2021 Opening in Rosslyn

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Published January 30, 2020 at 3:50PM

VIDA Fitness space under construction at 4040 Wilson Blvd

High-end D.C.-based fitness chain VIDA Fitness says its expansion into Arlington is just a couple of months away from coming to fruition.

VIDA announced today that it expects its new 29,000 square foot health club in Ballston to open in “mid to late March”

Special Early Bird Pricing When You Join VIDA Ballston This Month

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Published January 16, 2020 at 12:45PM

The wait is almost over. VIDA Fitness is set to open its doors to their first ever Virginia location, and we can’t wait to welcome you.

Arlington has been voted America’s fittest city by The American Fitness Index, and VIDA is excited to join the ranks of the countries most dedicated enthusiasts. Our newest club, opening this March, promises to deliver all of the exceptional amenities & equipment that members have come to expect from our existing five D.C. locations.

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Sport&Health to Expand, Renovate Location Near HQ2

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Published December 31, 2019 at 9:30AM

Sport&Health club in Crystal City (via Sport&Health)

Citing the arrival of Amazon’s HQ2, the parent company of Sport&Health says it will be expanding and renovating its fitness club in Crystal City.

The expansion will add 8,000 square feet to the club at 2231 Crystal Drive, adding additional space for strength training and studios to a location that already includes a cycle studio and indoor salt water pool.

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Arlington’s First Running Studio Opening This Weekend in Clarendon

By Kalina Newman

Published October 30, 2019 at 11:00AM

Treadmills at Formula Running Center (staff photo by Kalina Newman)

Arlington’s first indoor running studio is opening this weekend in Clarendon.

Formula Running Center (3101 Wilson Blvd) features coached treadmill and strength workouts for runners at all levels, in addition to runner recovery resources and private training.

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An Indoor Running Studio Is Coming to Clarendon

By Kalina Newman

Published September 9, 2019 at 11:00AM

Exterior of planned Formula Running Center location in Clarendon

Arlington’s first indoor running studio is coming soon to Clarendon.

Formula Running Center will feature coached treadmill workouts focusing on high-intensity intervals training and high performance recovery, with classes catered to runners of all fitness levels.

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VIDA, CorePower Holding Free Classes in Ballston Ahead of Openings

By Vernon Miles

Published August 1, 2019 at 9:00AM

Summer yoga session held outside the Ballston Exchange (photo via Facebook)

CorePower Yoga and VIDA Fitness aren’t open yet, but they’re offering free classes for anyone looking to get a little more limber in Ballston.

Today (Thursday), VIDA Fitness is offering a “Glow Up! Power Yoga Class” from 6-7 p.m. at the Ballston Freshfarm Market (901 N. Taylor Street). The VIDA Ballston website describes the class as an outdoor yoga class aimed at improving flexibility and reducing stress.

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UPDATE: The Conditioning Room Planning to Open This Weekend

By Ashley Hopko

Published July 23, 2019 at 5:00PM | Updated July 24, 2019 at 12:21PM

The Conditioning Room street view

Update at 12:20 p.m. — The gym is opening this Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., according to its owner.

Earlier: Potential patrons of an upcoming gym in Courthouse may have to wait a few more days before they can give the facility a test run.