Washington DC is widely recognised as a city with good health.
2016 saw Washington DC rank as the fittest city in the United States for the third time in a row, closely followed by Minneapolis according to the American Fitness Index (AFI).
Recent AFI figures show that 96.3% of the DC population is within a 10-minute walk of a park, and the city spends $346 per resident on park development. Given these positive trends, just 25% of the population is obese, almost 5% lower than the national average.
Home to our elite DC Metro training facility, the Washington Metro area also performs well on health and wellbeing metrics. Metro has notable strengths, including positive personal health behaviours and amenities that support physical activity and healthy living, according to an exercise physiology report from Georgia State University in Atlanta.
Washington’s strong health metrics are perhaps influenced by some of the stunning outdoor spaces it has to offer. The area boasts geological diversity like few other areas in the US, including Kenilworth Gardens and Bishop’s Garden. Just north of Washington, our world-class gym in Bethesda sits directly in the middle of an area that has received plaudits for its quality of life.
Bethesda is home to many parks and trails for people who love to stay active, including the 11 mile-long Capital Crescent Trail, which is popular with walkers and joggers.
In terms of overall health and the prevalence of disease, the figures are remarkably positive for Washington DC, according to the United Health Foundation.
- Washington DC experienced its lowest diabetes prevalence rate for over a decade in 2020. 7.5% of people in DC reported being told by a health professional that they have diabetes, compared to the national 10.6% figure.
- Just 6% of people in Washington DC are affected by cardiovascular disease, over 2% lower than the national 8.1% statistic.
- High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the leading and fifth-leading causes of death in 2018. respectively. Just 27.2% of people in DC suffer from high blood pressure, over 5% lower than the rest of the US.
There are, however, some concerns outlined by data collected by a Greater Washington report. When put under the spotlight, DC has a disparity in overall health across different neighbourhoods. There is an evident east-west divide in the state, with data showing Brookland and Anacostia are less healthy places to live than Chevy Chase and Georgetown.
Life expectancy in America has declined over the past three years based on research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This figure has dropped from 78.8 years to 78.6 years.
In line with the national trajectory, Washington DC’s life expectancy is lower than the US average, with residents living to just 76 years, according to Senior Living.
Washington D.C. Personal Trainer FAQs
The cost of a one-to-one personal training package at our Washington DC gyms varies depending on your location, the time of day you would like to train, session frequency, and your total package length.
As a result, each training package is designed bespoke for each client. However, we reward loyalty by offering a discount on large packages.
If you want to invest in your lifelong health and fitness, getting a personal trainer is invaluable. Just as you would hire a lawyer or architect, a personal training professional is there as a trusted advisor for your health and fitness, giving you the expertise and guidance needed to get results.
Ultimate Performance offers the best-in-class of personal training in Washington DC and in the world. Working with our world-class team will help you train safely and effectively, master the principles of nutrition, keep you accountable to your goals, and learn the tools and skills needed to maintain lifelong health that may take years to learn on your own.
Finding the right personal trainer in Washington DC isn’t easy. There are no universal standards that mark out a good personal trainer from a bad one in the fitness industry, generally. So, you should look for a personal trainer with a strong track record of results with the kinds of clients that are similar to you or match your goals.
The right personal trainer will focus on your goals and build a program that fits your lifestyle, abilities, needs and aims – not the other way around. The best personal trainers work with you in partnership.
They are not just there to be a friend, count reps, or push their own goals onto you. Ultimately, the right personal trainer for you is someone who helps you set relevant and achievable goals and gives you the accountability and structure to accomplish them.
Ultimate Performance is radically different to any gym or personal trainers you have experienced before. We are not just the best gym in Washington DC – we are the best personal trainers on the planet.
What we have created is a proven model that gives clients a framework to achieve the results they want – no matter what their starting point, ability or goal. We have a proven track record working with over 20,000 body transformation clients across the globe since 2018 alone.
Our model is built on science and driven by data to give clients measurable outcomes on metrics across the board, from body fat and BMI to improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Our training methods have been refined over the past decade to be the most efficient and effective way of getting in shape possible.
Our Washington DC gyms are different to anything else in the city. We do not offer memberships. As a private, personal training-only gym, our model is built on working with clients for a set period and delivering the maximum results possible in that time. Our trainers are selected from the most gifted and driven candidates from across the globe, with only 1 in every 100 applicants making the cut for a personal training career with us.
Your dedicated trainer is with you as a trusted advisor and professional partner around the clock – not just for your hour in the gym. Your trainer manages every aspect of your transformation journey, training and nutrition while keeping you motivated and accountable to your goal.
Our results-driven model runs contrary to 99.9% of the personal training industry. Our trainers’ successes and career progression are measured and incentivised solely on the quality of results they produce. And on the value and return on investment they demonstrably give to their clients.