Urban Athletic Club

06/12/2026

When I read through these reviews, a few themes keep showing up.

People talk about the coaching.

People talk about the community.

People talk about feeling welcomed from day one.

As the owner of Urban Athletic Club, that's meaningful because those things don't happen by accident.

Over the last 10 years, we've built this gym with a team of coaches who genuinely care about helping people. Some of us work in fitness full-time. Others coach because they love it and want to help people get stronger, healthier, and more confident.

We don't expect everyone who walks through our doors to be an athlete, yet we call every member an Athlete!

Some members are returning to fitness after years away. Some are training for their first race. Some are chasing personal records. Some just want to feel better and have more energy for life outside the gym.

What connects them is that they're doing it together.

So whether you've been here for years, just joined, or dropped in while visiting DC, thank you for trusting us with your fitness journey.

And thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review. We read every one of them.

❤️ Graham King & the UAC Coaching Team

06/12/2026

🔥 This Saturday's Partner workout is a spicy one.

We've got a 25-minute partner workout featuring Power Cleans, Front Rack Lunges, and Rowing. It's simple, effective, and the kind of workout that rewards consistency more than heroics.

One thing I'll be thinking about when I do this workout is my Level Method levels.

I'm Blue Overall, but IPurple in Weightlifting and API, so I'll likely scale parts of this workout up toward Purple. That's one of the biggest advantages of knowing your levels—you don't have to guess.

When you know your level, you can make smart choices. You can have a quick conversation with your coach, choose the right weight, pace, and movement standards, and get the workout that's best for *you*.

That's the whole point: Not everyone should do the same workout the same way.

Some athletes will focus on moving consistently for 25 minutes. Others will challenge themselves with heavier loads or more advanced targets. Both can have an amazing workout because they're training at the right level.

So bring a partner, bring your effort, and let's make smart decisions together.

If you're not sure what level you should use, ask a coach. That's what we're here for.

See you Saturday. 💪

— Graham King and the Urban Athletic Club team

06/12/2026

🔥 This Saturday's workout is a spicy one.

We've got a 25-minute partner workout featuring Power Cleans, Front Rack Lunges, and Rowing. It's simple, effective, and the kind of workout that rewards consistency more than heroics.

One thing I'll be thinking about when I do this workout is my Level Method levels.

I'm Blue Overall, but I'm Purple in Weightlifting and API, so I'll likely scale parts of this workout up toward Purple. That's one of the biggest advantages of knowing your levels—you don't have to guess.

When you know your level, you can make smart choices. You can have a quick conversation with your coach, choose the right weight, pace, and movement standards, and get the workout that's best for *you*.

That's the whole point.

Not everyone should do the same workout the same way.

Some athletes will focus on moving consistently for 25 minutes. Others will challenge themselves with heavier loads or more advanced targets. Both can have an amazing workout because they're training at the right level.

So bring a partner, bring your effort, and let's make smart decisions together.

If you're not sure what level you should use, ask a coach. That's what we're here for.

See you Saturday. 💪

Graham King & the Urban Athletic Club team

06/08/2026

June Week 2 Overview:

06/01/2026

June 2026 Programming: Building Capacity
https://urbanathletic.club/programming/june-2026-programming/

05/31/2026

June Week 1 Overview:

I explained the June programming for our four-week training cycle. I covered the weekly schedule including back squats and bench press for strength days, longer endurance work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and hybrid work capacity days on Fridays and Saturdays. I detailed each day's specific workouts w...

05/28/2026

A DAY AT UAC 🏋️‍♂️⚡️ | Real people. Real progress.

This is what training looks like when it’s built for your life—not a highlight reel.

At Urban Athletic Club, every class is coach-led and level-based, so you’re never guessing, never lost, and never doing “too much too soon.” You’ll train alongside a community that’s supportive, focused, and here to get better—one rep at a time.

✅ Same workout theme. Different levels.
✅ Small wins that stack up.
✅ Progress you can actually feel week to week.

If the gym feels intimidating—or you’re not sure where to start—reach out. We’ll talk goals, map your level, and build your plan.

DM “START” and let’s have a quick chat.

05/27/2026

🏆 Member Spotlight: Caitlin Barratt 🏆

Caitlin just crushed her 90-day goal review — and the numbers speak for themselves.

In the last 90 days, she:
✅ Attended 38+ classes (3x/week, every week)
✅ Hit 9 PRs, including:
— Strict press: 57.5 lbs x 5 reps
— Deadlift: 165 lbs × 5 reps
— Bent-over row: 75 lbs × 8 reps
— Front squat: 90 lbs × 10 reps

✅ Leveled up on Rowing Assessment to Purple 3 (a 2:09 split for 20 minutes!)
✅ Gained 1.5 lbs of muscle and lost 1.5 lbs of body fat!

And she’s just getting started — Caitlin’s next goals are her first strict chin-up and a handstand. We’re here for it. 💪

Caitlin is proof that showing up consistently — three days a week, full effort, every time — is the formula. No shortcuts, just results.
Congrats, Caitlin! We’re so proud of you! 🎉

📍 Ready to see YOUR progress?
Schedule your goal review session with a coach and take a look at your InBody scan. Let’s map out the next 90 days and turn your short-term goals into lifelong fitness.

Link in bio to book your session. 👆

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05/19/2026

🇺🇸 MURPH @ UAC | Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸

One workout. One community. One reason.
We run 7 Levels — so ALL levels are welcome. Every movement is coached + scaled.

The Standard Murph (RX):
🏃 1 mile run
✅ 100 pull-ups
✅ 200 push-ups
✅ 300 air squats
🏃 1 mile run
(Optional vest: 20/14)

Why we do it:
Murph honors Lt. Michael P. Murphy, U.S. Navy SEAL—a Memorial Day Weekend tradition rooted in remembrance.

📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 8:00 | 9:15 | 10:30

📅 Monday, May 25
⏰ 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM

💵 $20 for drop-ins
✅ Register via link in bio or comment 🇺🇸 and we’ll DM you the signup.

05/16/2026

SUNDAY = STRENGTH YOU CAN OWN 💪🏽
No more “Rx and Scaled.” 🙅🏽‍♂️
No more “hey everyone, grab the 50s.”

At UAC, you get 7 Levels—so every athlete has a clear path to success with exact scaling to your ability, not a one-size-fits-all weights or movements.

How we make it personal 👇
✅ Onboarding determines your Level (so training is based on what you can do today)
✅ Then you’ll re-test 2–3 of our 15 assessments each month to keep your Level accurate and your progress moving.

This Sunday’s workout:
🔥 Fun. Fast. Structured.
You’ll walk out feeling strong + accomplished—because you did the right work for your level.

And don’t forget: Yoga at 5:00 PM 🧘🏽‍♀️
Strength + recovery = the full package.