Raise the Bar Fitness - Manassas, Virginia

Marlette Sandoval

This gym is an excellent place for anyone looking to switch things up and really dedicate themselves to their fitness. Within weeks I was seeing results. The community is very supportive and friendly; I never once felt out of place due to social environment or ability level. The workouts were engaging and I felt challenged just the right amount. The coaches were excellent at modifying their workouts to meet my and others' ability levels or accommodating injuries. I have had an excellent experience here so far.

Saundra Nida

Raise the Bar Fitness is just what I was looking for when I was ready to make this the LAST time I got healthy. The coaches and staff are fantastic, the community is just what I was looking for and I look forward to my workouts there. With their guidance, I’ve made healthy lifestyle changes and I’m getting stronger and I’m feeling better than I have in ages. Easy to say Raise the Bar Fitness is the best gym in Manassas!

melba williams

Great experience. Challenging workout. The team cares about their clients. I love the support they give and their hyper focus on health. They truly want the best for their clients!
Fun group workouts on Saturdays. Jenny is a fabulous coach. She is so motivating and entertaining.

Katelynn Stepp

Love, love, love raise the bar. Started in 2018 and never looked back. I've never felt more comfortable in a gym in my life, it's literally my home away from home. Jenny is a shining light for everyone and Brian is a plethora of knowledge that comes from years of experience. Do yourself the favor of joining.

McKenna Morehouse

If you are considering the "free" 6-week challenge, please read this.

Firstly, I want to say up front that I cannot make any claims about the services provided at this gym - it's a group fitness gym, and I assume the classes are not significantly better or worse than any other group fitness gym out there. I do, however, want to educate people on the terms of the 6-week "free" challenge provided by this gym. I attended a free consultation last night and was disappointed at the lack of transparency surrounding the program.

As stated by some other reviewers, the challenge is not free. You are required to put a $600 deposit down before participating, on the condition that you will receive your money back if you complete the challenge successfully. To successfully complete the challenge, you must lose 10% of your body weight, or if your BMI is over a certain threshold, 25 lbs. That comes out to losing just over 4 lbs a week to successfully complete the challenge. In line with current conventional medical wisdom, losing more than 1-2 lbs a week is considered too fast, and can put you at risk of many health-related issues such as muscle loss, gall stones, nutritional deficiencies, and a drop in metabolism (which could lead you to quickly regain the weight you lose during the challenge). Please do not take my word for it - I encourage you to do your own research on the matter. More than the health risks it presents, losing 4 lbs a week is just simply not possible for most people, whose age, current weight, and other pre-existing health conditions may make it more difficult to lose weight and keep it off.

Brian, the owner, has responded to previous reviews that mention the misleading advertising by saying "We're sorry you did not read the entire advertisement." In this, I believe he is referencing the statement "Terms and Conditions Apply" listed conspicuously in some of the online ads. However, you cannot simply say "Terms and Conditions Apply" when advertising a service that costs $600 to participate in. The cost of your service is not simply a "Term" that you can exclude from advertisement, and I think it's a matter of time before someone gets upset at losing their money and brings a legal challenge against this gym.

Again, I cannot make any claims about the quality of services provided at this gym. I simply want people to understand what they are signing up for when they choose the 6-week challenge.

When you put down your deposit of $600, you are betting on yourself and your ability to complete the challenge. But this also means that - for the gym to make any money from this challenge - they are betting AGAINST you. They have no incentive to facilitate your success in this challenge. Ask yourself - would you pay $100 a week for a gym membership? That is what the cost comes down to if you fail. If you can live with that, and you think that this type of program is right for you, by all means, please do reach out. But don't fool yourself about what the gym's incentive is. In my consultation, the owner admitted that only 10-20% of people successfully complete the challenge.

I have attached screenshots below of the advertisement I clicked on from Instagram. As you will see, there is no mention of "Terms and Conditions" or what those Terms and Conditions might entail. If you are curious as to the illegality of such advertising, please consult Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 251.1(c), entitled, "Disclosure of Conditions." Quote: "All of the terms, conditions and obligations should appear in close conjunction with the offer of “Free” merchandise or service. For example, disclosure of the terms of the offer set forth in a footnote of an advertisement to which reference is made by an asterisk or other symbol placed next to the offer, is not regarded as making disclosure at the outset."

MrsSchnep

This is the Best gym in Manassas. I love the atmosphere, athletes and coaches! It's super clean, has just the right amount of equipment, and the workouts are so challenging. I absolutely love it.
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Jen Kerley

I’m finishing up the 6 week challenge and I am loving everything about this gym. I needed a restart and the coaches at Raise The Bar Fitness have been there all along the way. They have offered me support, motivation, nutrition guidance, and fitness coaching. Not only have the coaches been amazing, but it is also such a welcoming gym community with so many great and supportive people. I felt part of the gym from day 1. I highly recommend!

Tammy Jeter

This is the best gym I have ever been a part of. I always look forward to walking through the doors and always feel amazing when I leave. The workouts are always great and the music is always on point. Very family friendly too. My kids were allowed to come and sit on the available seating while I worked out.

The coaches are amazing and very knowledgeable. They are very helpful no matter what fitness level you are at. I really like how they give you the right amount of encouragement, hands on instant feedback, and tips and modifications (adjustments) to get the most out of every workout.

The fellow members are very inspiring and helpful. From Day 1 they felt like family.

After the first week, I not only saw a change in my energy level and quality of sleep… I had already lost 10lbs! I am now 8 weeks in and have lost 25lbs, gained back muscle and feel great!

It’s a life changing gym experience and I highly recommend it to everyone.