Our Mission

To help athletes at any level set new goals, discover their potential and elevate it to new heights through elite programming within a values-based community. 

“Running has long intimidated me, but Elevate helped me grow into the runner - and athlete - I never thought I’d be. I’m so grateful I started coming to Elevate and can’t believe I’m signing up for my third marathon this spring!!” - Katie C

Our Values

These are the traits we work to exhibit and enhance at Elevate within our team and our athlete community.

Train with purpose.

We empower everyone in our community to set goals and to realize their potential. Every session presents an opportunity for athletes to progress towards their individual goals. Whether that goal is chasing down a PR, conquering a race, lifting a particular weight or feeling confident with your form, we help every athlete elevate themselves.  

Athletes are made, not born. 

At Elevate, you’re not just “training like an athlete.” You are an athlete. This isn’t a gimmick to create an atmosphere. We know from personal experience that athletes train, recover and respect their bodies to support their performance goals. The first step to elevating your performance is seeing yourself as an athlete, too. 

Find a way, not an excuse.

Our goal is inclusivity - anyone can succeed here if they want to do the work. Whether it’s managing an injury or hectic schedule, our team helps athletes find a way. There is always a progression for anyone who wants it and a modification for anyone who needs it. 

The Comfort Zone isn’t Productive. 

There’s a time and place to be comfortable, but it’s not when you’re chasing your training goals. Learning to embrace discomfort, challenges and even failure helps athletes build resilience in and outside of a training setting. 

Perfection isn’t the Goal. 

Our goal is helping you find and achieve your personal best. In a world that prioritizes photoshop and filters to manufacture perfection, we keep it real. 

People First.

Our athletes, our coaches and our community are made up of people - not just clients or names on a roster. We strive to foster an environment that allows everyone to be human, to feel supported and challenged, but most of all, to ensure that everyone feels welcome. Respecting one another is integral to everyone’s success and is at the core of what we do at Elevate. From re-racking your weights to celebrating others, we are committed to fostering a community of strong athletes with strong values. 

Find the fun in the work.

We believe that smiling after a hard sprint or laughing off a devil’s press prepares athletes to be resilient in and outside of the gym. Whether we’re getting you ready for game day, race day or your work day - we want to help you leave each session feeling accomplished and fulfilled.

“ I have tried nearly every group fitness class in DC (and DMV) and can confirm after years, Elevate is the only environment where I have truly felt and seen my own potential grow. As an athlete, I’ve accomplished more than I would have ever envisioned for myself. As a person, the community of incredible coaches and other athletes makes waking up early, doing a hard workout, and showing up time and time again so fulfilling.” - Alex N.