Empowering Individuals to Achieve Their Full Potential
At Physicality DC, we are a community of athletes and coaches formed around a shared passion for bodyweight fitness, sustainable health, and continuous self-improvement. Our fitness studio, located on the H Street Corridor in Washington, DC, provides world-class instruction and facilitates meaningful life change. It is our goal to continually lead, motivate, and inspire others by taking a genuine, focused, and compassionate approach to health and well-being.
Our Services
We aim to achieve our vision by offering group classes and personal training focused on building strength and improving flexibility. Our coaches utilize methods drawn from a wide variety of athletic pursuits, including gymnastics, strength training, handbalancing, and more. When you walk through the door at Physicality DC, expect to be greeted by others ready to work alongside you towards common self-improvement goals.
Our Group Classes
We offer a range of group classes, each designed to help you achieve your fitness goals. Our classes include Foundations, Core & Flexibility, Active Flexibility, Rings, Handstand, Beginner Handstand, and Open Gym. Each class is carefully designed to provide a challenging and engaging workout, while also providing a supportive and encouraging environment.
Our Coaches
Our coaches are experienced and certified professionals, dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals. Our owner and head instructor, Chris Garay, has a background in philosophy and social psychology, and has trained under many high-level coaches in gymnastics, strength training, handbalancing, flexibility, and more. Our group class instructor, Rachel Hipszer, is a professional performer and coach with over 15 years of circus training and performing experience.
Our Facility
Our fitness studio is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, providing a safe and comfortable environment for our members. We take pride in maintaining a clean and hygienic facility, and have implemented measures to ensure the health and safety of our members, including regular deep cleaning and sanitizing of the entire gym.
Join Our Community
We invite you to join our community of like-minded individuals, dedicated to achieving their fitness goals and living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Sign up for our group classes or personal training today, and take the first step towards achieving your fitness goals.
Glowing Review of Physicality
The Ultimate Gym Experience
Physicality has earned a perfect 5-star rating from its customers, who rave about the gym's unique approach to fitness. Reviewers praise the gym's focus on handstands, calisthenics, flexibility, and strength training, which has helped them achieve their fitness goals.
Expert Coaches and Inclusive Environment
The coaches, particularly Chris Garay, are highly praised for their expertise, kindness, and ability to scale exercises for individuals of all skill levels. The gym's environment is described as open, inclusive, and fun, making it an ideal place for people of all backgrounds and ages.
Personalized Attention and Progressive Training
Reviewers appreciate the personalized attention they receive from the coaches, who provide guidance and feedback during group classes. The training program is designed to focus on strength, mobility, and flexibility, with a emphasis on progressive overload and quality over quantity.
Life-Changing Results
Many reviewers have experienced life-changing results, including improved strength, flexibility, and mobility, as well as reduced pain and inflammation. They credit Physicality with helping them achieve a better quality of life and improved overall health.
Highly Recommended
Overall, Physicality is highly recommended by its customers, who praise the gym's unique approach, expert coaches, and supportive environment.