Business Leaving Bradlee Shopping Center After 15 Years

The days are numbered for Washington Sports Club at Bradlee Shopping Center in Alexandria where many local residents have gone the past 15 years to get in a good work out on the treadmills, ellipticals and exercise classes.

The health club, located at 3654 King St., is closing Oct. 31, according to employees. No reason was given for closing.

Here’s a notice to members, posted on WSC’s Web site:

After 15 years of helping our members enjoy the benefits of regular exercise, we regretfully must relocate this club. If you’re not a member and you are looking to join, please consider our Clarendon club. If you are an Alexandria member, your membership has been transferred to Clarendon. For more information or questions regarding your membership, please call (703) 933-3777 and speak to a member of the Alexandria Club Team. Please accept our apology for any inconvenience this may cause.

The company is the only one in the chain in the area that is closing, employees at the health club told Patch. It will leave a nearly 20,000-square foot space open in the middle of the shopping center. Members will be able to cancel their contracts, the employee said or use other clubs.

Here are a few alternatives for a work out in the area, if you’re looking to try something new:

• X-Sport Fitness, just across I-395, also off of King Street
• The Energy Club in Shirlington Village
• Arlington County fitness membership ($195 for annual membership for residents)
• Alexandria City fitness membership ($450 for annual membership for Alexandria residents at Chinquapin; $125 for other rec centers)
• My Thrive Pilates in Shirlington Village
• Sport & Health Club/Skyline
• Planet Fitness
• Onelife Fitness

What do you think should go in the spot that will be vacant once WSC leaves?