Onelife Fitness - Old Town
📍 209 Madison St, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314
Services: Infrared Sauna, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym offers a dry sauna for post-workout relaxation. Gym members note its availability as a valued amenity. There is no mention of a cold plunge or contrast therapy in the available feedback. The facility also provides a dedicated Recovery Room, which members find very useful for enhanced muscle recovery.
Additional Amenities
The Recovery Room features Red Light Therapy, HydroMassage, percussion, and Compression Therapy. The gym itself is a multi-level, expansive facility described as well-provisioned with state-of-the-art equipment. It includes a full range of resistance stations, free weights, Olympic bars, bumper plates, Smith machines, dumbbells, TRX straps, and a vast array of cardio machines. Towel service is included with membership.
Staff
The staff is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and committed to members' fitness goals. Specific management, such as Lannia, receives positive mentions. However, some members report issues with staff reliability regarding opening the gym on time, particularly for early morning hours.
Atmosphere
Gym members describe the atmosphere as having a health-club feel with family-friendly vibes. The membership is diverse, with some noting it may skew toward an over-50 cohort. Members generally exhibit good gym etiquette, making the space welcoming for all fitness levels. The facility is consistently noted as clean, tidy, and well-maintained.
Location & Expansion
The gym is located in an office building in Old Town Alexandria, which members find convenient. Parking options include 2-hour/3-hour street parking and an Upper Deck garage. Members receive a 15% discount on services at the Serenity Day Spa located in the same building's lobby. There is no mention of expansion plans.


