About Alcove Fitness

A New Kind of Gym in Washington, DC

Rendering of an Alcove workout suite

Alcove Fitness was created around a simple idea: the gym should feel personal, predictable, and stress-free.

Why We Built Alcove Fitness

For many people, traditional gyms are overwhelming—crowded rooms, unavailable equipment, and the constant pressure of working out in front of others. We wanted to build a better way to train: one that gives people space, time, and control over their own workout environment.

Fitness is hard enough without the friction. Waiting for machines. Adjusting around other people’s routines. Navigating busy floors and unpredictable peak hours. We believe your workout should be the most dependable part of your day—not the most stressful.

Alcove Fitness was designed to solve these problems through privacy, structure, and thoughtful design. Every detail of the Alcove model exists to make exercise feel easier, calmer, and more intentional.

The Alcove Model

Alcoves are private, bookable workout suites equipped with premium strength and cardio gear. Each reservation gives you guaranteed access to the equipment you need, uninterrupted and on your own schedule.

Before and after your session, you’re welcome to warm up or finish accessories in The Bay—our open, flexible training area.

Your time is your own. Your space is your own. Your workout is your own.

Our Mission

Our mission is to redefine what a neighborhood gym can be by making fitness more personal, more accessible, and more enjoyable.

We aim to create environments where people feel comfortable training at any level—beginners who want privacy, lifters who need equipment certainty, professionals on tight schedules, and personal trainers who want a focused space for their clients.

Who We Serve

Alcove Fitness is built for anyone who values privacy, structure, and quality:

  • Lifters who want guaranteed equipment access

  • Beginners who prefer to learn and grow without crowds

  • Busy professionals who want efficient, predictable workouts

  • Personal trainers seeking an elevated space for sessions

  • Anyone who wants fitness without the chaos of a typical gym

What Makes Us Different

Privacy First

Train in your own dedicated Alcove—no sharing, no crowds, no distractions.

Guaranteed Equipment Access

Your Alcove comes fully outfitted with everything you need to lift, move, and train with purpose.

Premium Environment

Every detail—from flooring and lighting to equipment selection—was designed for a calm, high-quality training experience.

Reservation-Based Simplicity

Book your Alcove, show up, train your way. No waiting and no guessing.

Clean, Quiet, and Respectfully Designed

A gym built with comfort, dignity, and thoughtfulness at the center.

Our Vision for DC

We’re building a new fitness option for Washington—one that fits into the lifestyle of the city we love. Alcove Fitness is launching in the Adams Morgan and Dupont area, with plans to expand into additional neighborhoods in the future.

As we grow, we’re committed to keeping what matters most: privacy, access, and a beautifully designed place to train.

A Gym That Works the Way You Do

Training should feel empowering—not stressful. At Alcove Fitness, you get a space that’s yours, equipment that’s ready when you are, and a calm environment where you can focus fully on yourself.

No crowds. No waiting. No contracts.
Just better workouts, by design.

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