CH Fitness & Performance

CH Fitness & Performance

GymHappy Review:

"Ideal for Aspiring Weightlifters"

5 /5

78 verified member reviews

What Members Are Saying

CH Fitness & Performance offers an inclusive environment that supports both aspiring weightlifters and fitness newcomers alike.

  • ❤️ Aspiring Weightlifters Gain Confidence: Reviewers frequently highlight how coaching sessions provide actionable feedback that significantly improves their Olympic weightlifting technique, fostering a sense of confidence in their abilities.
  • ❤️ Fitness Newcomers Feel Welcomed: Many first-time visitors express appreciation for the supportive and friendly atmosphere, noting how instructors ensure everyone feels included and comfortable while learning the basics.
  • ❤️ Personalized Coaching Keeps You Accountable: Members report that the small class sizes allow for individualized attention, with instructors providing tailored cues and follow-ups that encourage progress and consistency.
  • ❤️ Strong Community Connections: Reviewers often mention the camaraderie among members, emphasizing the welcoming community that motivates them to return and grow together.

AI summary based on recent reviews, updated weekly

Member Reviews

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Nov 26, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

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Nov 10, 2025
Review for Brian Leung

Cara’s extensive experience in weight lifting and her encouraging style in coaching makes every group coaching session one that encourages growth and improvement.

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Oct 16, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

Cara is a phenomenal coach. Always has insightful observations that help improve lifts.

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Oct 11, 2025
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Very helpful and actionable feedback.

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Oct 2, 2025
Review for Lauren Mchugh

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Sep 30, 2025

Great She: Gave more to think about and execute Clarified my areas to improve Followed up to ensure that I was recalling cues Was positive encouragement as she corrected my technique.

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Sep 24, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

Cara Slaughter is an absolute fantastic coach! Her group coaching sessions are the perfect blend of fun, encouragement, and expertise. Cara has a unique ability to create a support environment where everyone feels motivated to push themselves while still enjoying the process. Since working with her, my technique has improved significantly, and I feel more confident in my abilities. I genuinely look forward to every group session, thanks to Cara’s coaching. She’s an incredible mentor, and I can’t recommend her enough!

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Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 3, 2025
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Aug 29, 2025
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Anyone who wants to learn the Oly lifts should work w Cara - and if you only need a place to workout, it’s a great gym! But Cara is an incredible coach.

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Aug 20, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

Cara helped me improve my technique, and guided me through on doing a weight that I've recently missed, had a great session

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Aug 13, 2025
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This session was epic.

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Aug 7, 2025
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I really love the question "what did you notice?" It pulls you into to your body, forces you to pay attention, and helps you remember what to do!

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Aug 6, 2025
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Cara is the best coach! She makes learning easy.

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Aug 6, 2025
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Aug 4, 2025
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Awesome! Great coaching and made me want to start lifting again!!

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Aug 1, 2025
Review for Lauren Mchugh

Coach Cara is very clear about how the sessions run, and she is very open to questions during the session so new and experienced athletes alike feel comfortable. Even with a number of athletes with different experience and programs, she manages the room well, ensuring all athletes receive feedback. Her feedback provides both technical assistance as well as encouragement!

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Jul 31, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

Fantastic! Very welcoming! Looking forward to working out here!

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Jul 26, 2025
Review for Leah Sibilia

Ummmm…great! Extremely knowledgeable and personable. Creates an outstanding environment for athletes to train, grow, and reach their full potential.

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Jul 15, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

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Jul 9, 2025
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the coaching is amazing, the community is encouraging and very welcoming!

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Jul 5, 2025
Review for Lauren Mchugh

Leah was super welcoming. Made sure I had everything I needed. Was encouraging. I was really impressed she used my name during the session too.

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Jun 21, 2025
Review for Leah Sibilia

Brain is the best coach ! Bend the knee when you jerk is the cue for today ! 😊

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Jun 8, 2025
Review for Brian Leung

The gym was not too crowded today and Coach Cara provided feedback on my lifts. She can work with multiple people in a class and no one feels overlooked.

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May 24, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

Great feedback and good laughs. Thanks man!

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May 24, 2025
Review for Brian Leung

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May 24, 2025
Review for Brian Leung

Cara provided excellent examples and mental cues for the lifts and did so at a pace where I was not overwhelmed and at risk of forgetting them.

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May 21, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

This was my first day at the gym and Cara made it extremely welcoming. She took time to introduce me to other members which made the gym feel like a community. Will be joining without a doubt

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May 20, 2025
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May 18, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

She gave great cues and really helped me think about how to improve my snatch!

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May 2, 2025
Review for Lauren Mchugh

Very informative and she's a great teacher who you can tell has years of experience. Regardless of the issue it always felt like she had a good cue/technique to help overcome it.

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Apr 16, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

Cara is super knowledgeable and helpful. She is also very patient and drives you confidence to perform and execute. I also want to give a shout out to coach Lauren who was wonderful and very helpful too

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Apr 16, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

Really great job with the coaching made me understand the material I've been studying and bridging the gaps that I've had while teaching myself. Really appreciated the lesson in bailing out a snatch, I think that is the most underrated technique that you can't really learn online and can only learn through physical coaching. Will definitely be coming more often when I can to improve my technique.

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Apr 11, 2025
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Apr 9, 2025
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Leah has always been great. I am so happy that she is around to give me feedback and suggestions that will make me better.

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Apr 2, 2025
Review for Leah Sibilia

Billy's coaching was awesome. Love the atmosphere. Love the people. We need more squat racks.

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Mar 29, 2025
Review for William Hatton

Great experience! Lots of helpful tips.. can’t wait to come back next time I’m in town!

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Mar 19, 2025
Review for Cara Slaughter

Immediate improvement in my lifts after my first session. Having a coach that can quickly troubleshoot your technique while proving words of encouragement is why I love coming to this gym.

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Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 8, 2025
Review for Lauren Mchugh

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Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
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The time spent with each person and personalized cues from Coach Cara are amazing. The gym is wonderfully supportive and has a great energy.

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Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 11, 2025
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Helpful coach and generally just a pleasant guy to have around. Cheers.

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Jan 11, 2025
Review for Justin Lovingood

Awesome coaching and vibe! But less country music please 😉

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Jan 11, 2025
Review for Lauren Mchugh

Made me feel welcome at my first open gym!

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Dec 2, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Snatch barpath with active legs better, Jerk dips and getting right front foot out still tough

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Nov 20, 2024
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Nov 19, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Always good vibes at the 1:30pm group coaching class! Great energy, great coaching feedback!

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Nov 14, 2024
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Nov 12, 2024
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Nov 10, 2024

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Nov 9, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Cara can see the part of a lift that is missing and find a simple cue to fix it. It’s easy to go into a detailed explanation but rarely helpful mid session, and her experience goes beyond to help her lifters focus and get it done.

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Nov 5, 2024
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Nov 4, 2024
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Oct 25, 2024
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Great energy and helpful cues!

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Oct 24, 2024
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Oct 24, 2024
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Oct 22, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Alex has been really helpful coaching me through cues and giving me pointers on my technique

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Oct 15, 2024
Review for Alex Black

Cara is an all star. Her ability to keep so many people in mind (along with all their individual numbers and cues) is unreal.

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Oct 10, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Cara has the ability to break down very difficult concepts into something very simple to understand. Great coaching makes all the difference and thank you for Cara again for all the great lessons!

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Oct 10, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Fabulous

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Oct 9, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

I’m always ready to receive Cara’s constructive and intuitive feedback with every movement. The studio is a welcoming and affirming environment and the space allows folks from all backgrounds to engage with the sport.

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Oct 9, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Great experience. Cara works so hard to make sure everyone gets what they need.

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Oct 9, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Amazing coaching and support, can’t say enough!

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Oct 6, 2024
Review for Brian Leung

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Oct 5, 2024
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Oct 5, 2024
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Oct 5, 2024

Cara is the best coach ever! She makes me feel valued, gives me direct feedback, and listens to everything I have to say, all with a smile on her face, always has the best attitude, and handles a large class with the same attention to everyone.

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Oct 4, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Cara was amazing, as always. I like the way we start at the whiteboard and look forward to listening and sharing before lifting. She has just the keenest eye—but to be effective as a coach you have to be able to communicate with athletes in a meaningful way so they can try to implement what she sees that needs improvement. She is also a great leader and manages time and people effectively. Just THE best.

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Sep 25, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Great class. I was just restarting after a pause, but really like the early front-end checkin/circle-up and Cara took the time out to give feedback 3x during the session- truly appreciated. Never want this place to rest on its laurels and always hope it will continually improve. But having said that I have to say it was a really run session at a really well run gym.

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Sep 23, 2024
Review for Cara Slaughter

Great job giving me tips to improve my snatch. Thanks Justin!

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Sep 22, 2024
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Sep 20, 2024
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CH Fitness & Performance currently has 78 verified member reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. All reviews come from real members who have experienced the gym firsthand.

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CH Fitness & Performance is located in Alexandria, Virginia at 6295 Edsall Rd #182, Alexandria, VA 22312, USA. Click the address above to get directions.