202 Fitness

Kevin and his staff are great. I’ve been trying everything under the sun on my own to get in shape, but nothing stuck. Kevin’s team set up a program my wife and I could do together. Their deal for spouses/​partners is a no brainer.
They make you feel at ease and comfortable regardless of skill level. They make great use of the space. I highly recommend them

I’ve been doing personal training since December and I have not been disappointed. I work out with Rob and he has helped me reduce body fat/​gain muscle and helped me discover muscles that I never knew existed. I am recovering from a bulging lumbar disc and they take great care to make sure I am not aggravating the injury while strengthening the surrounding muscles. I’ve had some bad experiences just with the sales pitch of 24 Hour Fitness when I went to check out prices, but there was no judgment here. Great hidden gem here in the Falls Church area.

Kevin’s a really cool guy. The facilities are central and easy to find. Sessions get results. Prices are great. Definitely try it out! A trainer I would have stuck with if I stayed in the area.

The guys at 202 Fitness actually know what they’re talking about. The proof is the results I’ve seen. Training with Kevin Dowling has resulted in some of the most dramatic changes by body has ever seen. My muscle mass has increased dramatically. My shoulders practically rip out of my shirts. I’ve also lost weight and increased my cardio stamina TREMENDOUSLY. One of the things that Kevin is so good at is assessing where your fitness level currently is and designing a program that is tailor-​made just for you. Kevin will push you hard, but not any harder than you’re capable of. He also knows when to back off some. I leave every session with him soaked, but not overwhelmed. I feel great and can’t wait to get back to work with him. Aside from his knowledge, which is extensive, Kevin is also one of the nicest guys you’d ever want to meet — smart, funny, and very personable. Do yourself a fitness favor — train with Kevin Dowling. You won’t regret it, and you’ll only have better health — and a better body — to show for it.

I’m a huge fan. Go to his private gym, and you won’t be disappointed. He works with all ages and abilities.
Results matter and Kevin delivers. With diet and his awesome exercises, I’ve lost 46 pounds and 10% body fat.

So I am NOT at all a gym-​goer. I had never worked with a trainer before and was incredibly nervous to start. But Kevin changed my mind about all of it. I immediately felt at-​ease and comfortable that he was an expert in his field.
I have now been training with Kevin for over a year and it is so worth the time. He clearly understands how to adapt his style to match the needs of his clients. He pushes me just enough to keep me motivated but not so much that I hate going!
The studio is small and private. There aren’t a million machines to try to learn! Kevin is able to use the gym equipment in so many different ways to tailor each workout to what you need that day.
I have never felt stronger or more comfortable in my own skin than the last year working with Kevin. I have made so much progress with my personal fitness goals and am still motivated to do more, something totally new to me! Kevin has encouraged me to stick with this process and invest in my health, and his knowledge, support, and style will keep me coming back.

I highly recommend Kevin /​202 Fitness. I’ve generally been turned off by personal trainers at the gym, feeling as if it’s a big sales pitch and hitting one’s month end goals versus caring about the client. Kevin is the complete opposite. From the beginning Kevin made me feel welcome, without being pushy or overbearing.
This is truly personal training, as it’s a one-​on-​one session versus bumping around a gym full of people. Kevin has his own space inside the Doctor’s Building by Seven Corners. My husband and I actually see him together, and he gives each of us a separate workout simultaneously. He’s knowledgable, motivational, and can easily ramp up (or down) a workout to fit with your goals. In my opinion, this is a much better alternative to hiring a trainer at a big box gym. You can’t beat the personal attention and privacy.

I started working with Kevin a few months ago and it has been amazing. He did a great job of trying to figure out my personal goals for working out and customizing a training plan to meet those goals. I was in pretty good shape before I started personal training, but I wanted that extra push to go beyond where I thought I could get myself. Kevin was very clear about expectations from the beginning, stressing that my life outside of the studio would also affect any changes I could expect to see.
One of the main differences between working with a trainer and just going to the gym is having someone there to push you (safely) past where you think you can go. Also, its great to have someone there who is not only spotting me when I use weights, but also watching my form to make sure I am getting the most impact from the exercises and not doing anything that might injure me.
The studio is clean and bright and there is always water and clean towels for your workouts. It’s also really easy to get to from Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, McLean and bunch of other places in Northern Va, which means that I am rarely more than 15 minutes away so I don’t have the excuse of traffic or being too far away to keep me from my workout.

I have never had a personal trainer and I was never keen on the idea of having a personal trainer. Typically, I work out on my own and keep active through sports, etc. But, gym can become really boring and even when I change things up, it still feels less challenging. It becomes mundane after awhile.
I have had a few sessions with Kevin now and he is great. He is a great motivator and I like that he focuses on form so that it’s hard to get away with cheating. His style of teaching and instruction keeps you motivated.

I’ve worked with a lot of personal trainers over the years and Kevin Dowling is among the best. Kevin pushes me beyond what I can do in my solo workouts but not to the point where I can’t walk the next day (an issue I’ve had with previous trainers). Kevin is also very knowledgeable about diet, nutrition, and training techniques. I just recently trained for the toughest race on the planet also known as the Tough Mudder which is a grueling four hour race with twenty seven obstacles designed by the British Special Forces. I was more than ready for this challenge because of the hard work and dedication Kevin instilled in me. I was both mentally and physically in the best shape of my life thanks to Kevin at 202 fitness.
I also like the fact that he holds his training sessions in a private fitness studio that’s conveniently located in the Falls Church area of Virginia. The studio is very clean and modern with an inviting and friendly atmosphere. I will continue to recommend 202 fitness to my friends and coworkers.

Kevin is a great trainer. He has none of that rah-​rah b.s. that a lot of trainer exude. He is nonjudgmental, positive and helpful, a truly pleasant guy who is committed to helping people get healthy. He is expert at finding the right exercises and varying the routine to keep it fresh. He has had to work around some old injuries and limitations with me.
The studio has just enough equipment but no gimmicks. It is in a slightly run-​down building — but it’s safe and convenient and is comfortable to work out in. One drawback is no shower — but there is a private room to change in. They keep the rent cheap so they can keep their prices reasonable.
I recommend Kevin to anyone who wants to get in better shape — including an older person like me or someone with weight problems or any other issue, or anyone who has hit a slump in their workout.