--- title: "Neighborhood Endorphin Boosts: Gyms, Etc. Near Your EYA Townhouse" description: "Neighborhood Endorphin Boosts: Gyms, Etc. Near Your EYA Townhouse" --- [EYA Neighborhood News ](https://www.eya.com/blog) # [Neighborhood Endorphin Boosts: Gyms, Etc. Near Your EYA Townhouse](https://www.eya.com/blog/wp/neighborhood-endorphin-boosts-gyms-etc-near-your-eya-townhouse) Written by [Jenny Thornhill](https://www.eya.com/blog/author/jenny-thornhill) | January 25, 2012 *Life within walking distance* means having a place to exercise near your townhouse or condominium. While not exhaustive (pun intended!), here is a list of places to workout in your neighborhood. [**Chancellor's Row**](https://www.eya.com/Chancellors_Row_at_Brookland_Metro) (Edgewood & Brookland) [Met Branch Trail](http://metbranchtrail.com/?reload): Follow it south towards the Capitol Building for an off-road trail, or north towards Silver Spring for an on-road experience. From Chancellor's Row, hop on the trail at 8th Street NE. (.2 miles walking) [Dance Place](http://www.danceplace.org/classes/adult-classes/): Adult dance classes. Begin anytime, no semester/series scheduling. 3225 8th Street NE (.3 miles walking) [Excel Movement Studios](http://www.excelpilates.com/dc.htm): Pilates mat and apparatus classes + workshops (w/ complimentary mat class Feb 16). 3407 8th Street NE (.3 miles walking) [Northeast TaeKwonDo](http://www.northeasttaekwondodc.com/): Adult and Children TaeKwonDo Classes (w/ complimentary introductory class). 3520 12th Street NE (.7 miles walking) [The Trinity Center ](http://www.trinitydc.edu/trinity-center/): Fitness center with cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, classes, pool, spa, basketball court, tennis courts, walking track and locker rooms. 125 Michigan Avenue NE (.8 miles walking) [Turkey Thicket Recreation & Aquatic Center](http://app.dpr.dc.gov/dprmap/details.asp?cid=39): This FREE premier recreation site in Ward 5 offers a gym, playground, tennis and basketball courts, baseball field, and swimming pools. 1100 Michigan Avenue NE. (.8 miles walking) (We know some residents hope to see a yoga studio go in at the [Monroe Street Market](http://monroestreetmarket.wordpress.com/) or [901 Monroe](http://www.901monroe.com/News/) developments, but in the meantime the nearest yoga studio we're aware of is 1.5 miles away at [Yoga District Bloomingdale](http://www.yogadistrict.com/the-studios/yoga-district-bloomingdale/)) [**Capitol Quarter** ](https://www.eya.com/Capitol_Quarter) (Capitol Hill / Southeast DC) [Results Gym](http://www.resultsthegym.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=locations.day_schedule&locationid=CCC066A5-A527-076E-97E9F71CFA0D2CFB): Full-service gym with $199 enrollment fee waived through 1/31/12. 315 G Street SE (.2 miles walking) [Garfield Park Tennis Courts](http://www.capitolriverfront.org/go/garfield-park): Two neighborhood tennis courts are located across the street from Results Gym (.2 miles walking) [The Yards Park/Anacostia Riverwalk](http://www.dcyards.com/location/): World-class green space with a walking/jogging/biking path along the Anacostia River. (.3 miles walking) [Elite Fitness Bootcamp](http://www.elitefitnesspros.com/bootcamp.html): Morning and evening bootcamp classes at The Yards Park. Corner of 4th & Water Streets SE (.3 miles walking) [Trapeze School New York](http://washingtondc.trapezeschool.com/): Indoor and outdoor trapeze classes. 4th St SE and Tingey St (.3 miles walking) [Capitol Hill Arts Workshop](http://www.chaw.org/index.php/classes/search_results): Pilates, yoga and classes, with next session starting in early February 2012. 545 7th Street SE (.5 miles walking distance) Capitol Hill Yoga: Yoga and pilates classes + workshops, with 2nd class free for new students. 641 Pennsylvania Avenue SE (.7 miles walking) **[Townhomes](https://www.eya.com/Old_Town_Commons) and [Condominium](https://www.eya.com/Condos_at_Old_Town_Commons)[s](https://www.eya.com/Condos_at_Old_Town_Commons) at Old Town Commons** (Old Town Alexandria) [Outlaw Crossfit](http://www.crossfitalexandria.com/): Strength and conditioning program, with 25% off discount for military, fire and law enforcement. 727 North Henry Street (.1 miles walking) [FitOne Personal Training](http://www.fitonestudio.com/): Boutique personal training studio + power circuit and bootcamp classes. 814 North St. Asaph Street (.2 miles walking) [Sport & Health Gym](http://www.sportandhealth.com/clubshome/club.aspx?id=9790): Full service gym with locker rooms. 209 Madison Street (.4 miles walking) [Pure Prana Yoga](http://www.pureprana.com/): Yoga, T'ai Chi, Pilates and Meditation classes + workshops. 100 South Patrick Street (.6 miles walking) [Mount Vernon Trail](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vernon_Trail): Walk, Run or Bike along the Potomac River. (.7 miles walking) [Snap Fitness](http://www.snapfitness.com/oldtownalexandria): 24/7, no-membership-required fitness club with cardio and fitness equipment. 1315 King Street (.8 miles walking) [**Townhomes at Mosaic District**](https://www.eya.com/Mosaic_District) (Merrifield & Falls Church) **Coming soon: **On-Site Fitness Center and Pool [XSport Fitness](http://www.xsportfitness.com/locations/merrifield-va-gym.asp): 24/7 full-service fitness club with spa. 8190 Strawberry Lane, Falls Church (.1 mile walking -- the sidewalks and roads aren't yet completed!) [Four Seasons Tennis Club](http://www.4seasonstennisclub.com/): Tennis facility offering court time, lessons, clinics and camps. 3010 Williams Drive, Fairfax (.1 mile walking) [Gold's Gym](http://www.goldsgym.com/gyms/virginia/falls-church/635): Full-service fitness club. 2982 Gallows Road, Falls Church (<.5 miles walking) [Crossfit Fairfax](http://www.crossfitfairfax.com/): Strength and conditioning program, with family membership discounts and 25% off discount for full-time students, senior citizens, military, fire and law enforcement. 2799-G Merrilee Drive, Merrifield (.8 miles walking) [Jefferson District Park & Golf Course](http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/jeffersongc/): 9-hole public golf course, tennis and basketball courts. 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church (1.5 miles) **Serving All Neighborhoods: ** [Every Body's Personal Trainer](http://www.everybodyspersonaltrainer.com/): Whether in your home, at your office, or outside at a local park, Every Body's Personal Trainers will come to you. With 20 in-home personal trainers, they'll provide the equipment, the motivation, and even a diet program to fit with your busy schedule. (Serving Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.)   [View full post](https://www.eya.com/blog/wp/neighborhood-endorphin-boosts-gyms-etc-near-your-eya-townhouse) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Jenny Thornhill" }, "dateModified" : "2022-10-07T20:56:12.043Z", "datePublished" : "2012-01-25T17:56:52Z", "headline" : "Neighborhood Endorphin Boosts: Gyms, Etc. 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