I've never been a "gym guy". I grew up thinking I was too small to be athletic until I rediscovered…read moresports as a young adult. So when I say, "I love this gym", know that it's not coming from somejock who loved working out...and I do love this gym. I had been searching for a form of exercise to replace the activity and community of a team sport after I suffered a ruptured Achilles. I found GLSC through a free trial and had no idea it was going to change the way I thought and felt about fitness. GLSC workouts were the highlight of my week, and over the course of a year, I saw my skills, strength, and enjoyment improved significantly. Here's why I love Green Lake Strength and conditioning: 1) The coaches: Shout out to Coaches Hannah, Zeyab, and Jonathan, who were my first and primary coaches. They are the perfect balance between motivating and moderating, helping you gauge your skill/strength limits and safely push them. They are excellent at teaching form and technique, and they brought my high-school-level understanding of weightlifting up to par. Despite having an injured Achilles shoulder, their guidance helped ensure that I never injured myself (and in fact reduced my pain through strengthening and increasing range of motion) even while greatly increasing my strength and endurance. They can help you improve whether you're a beginner or an expert. 2) The community: GLSC has a vibrant community. Members get to know each other but not in an in-your-face sort of way - you can be a casual weekly member or you can join your fellow members on unofficial hikes and official BBQs and gatherings. There's a very wide range of ages and experiences in these classes, and they didn't make me feel "dumb" or out of place. Classes have been kept to 12 people max, which after experiencing much smaller and larger classes, 12 is a great number - not too crowded but not awkwardly empty. You also get to know each other through the infamous question of the day - just lean into it, it'll be fun, I promise. ;) 3) Facilities/programming: After trying several other gyms, I can confidently say that none of them quite match up to GLSC's programming. GLSC excels because of the three distinct segments of their strenght & conditioning workouts: Warm-ups, skill/strength-building, and WOD. The warm-ups aren't just stretching and jumping jacks - they are specifically design to engage the muscle groups that you'll be using, they help reinforce the techniques needed to complete the rest of the workout of the day, and they get your heart pumping. Other gyms I've experienced rush this part or do the bare minimum. The skill/strength segment is where I learned the most over the last year because they remove the speed element and focus on quality over quantity. Again, the other gyms I've experienced rush this part and either skip teaching altogether or push you into a higher pace too soon. They also offer a wide range of modifications and equipment to meet each person's level of skill and strength. The WODs vary between low, medium, and high metabolic conditioning and are varied in type and style so you're never bored. There's no "leg day" or "arm day" - your entire body will be exhausted every day. They oddly fill you with both a sense of dread and excitement, knowing how hard they will be but also how good you'll feel afterwards. And for what it's worth, the coaches have generally good tastes in music - good balance between pumping you up but not obnoxious techno. A note about cost: It's expensive. But I look at value for cost, not low cost. The quality of the coaching and programming alone is easily worth it in my eyes. Add to that a clean, high-quality facility, fun community, and personal results and I was happy to pay the higher cost. I loved this gym...but sadly had to give up my membership when my workplace moved away. I'm still searching for a new gym, forever comparing it to GLSC and still not finding its equal. Congrats, Nate and team, for building this wonderful gym and community! Hit me up if you want to expand to S. Seattle!

Coolest gym with amazing coaches! Mikaela was fantastic! she guided me through two private…read moreonboarding sessions that really set me up for success. I just finished my first class and it was so much fun. The garage doors were open, the sun was shining in, and the energy was incredible. Everyone here is so kind and welcoming :) it truly feels like a close-knit community.

Via my google review: I've been seeing Bob since August 2021. Initially I started going to build…read moresome healthy habits and get in shape for my Wedding (earlier this month). But i'll continue to see Bob as long as I can! He's motivating, encouraging and makes workouts fun. He's flexible to your schedule and fast to reply if any changes arise. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for that little extra push when it comes to working out. **Side Note** I bought shape wear for my wedding dress, and thanks to Bob I didn't need the additional shape. I've got abs for days!!

As a 53 year old guy, and not terribly inclined to work out, I must say, my investment in Bob's…read moretraining has been very worthwhile. He brings a great, positive attitude and a wide variety of exercises and equipment to your workouts. 2 months in and I'm feeling stronger and my balance has gotten much better (a must for my favorite pastime of fly fishing). I highly recommend.

I have been a longtime member of LA Fitness. I find the manager of the Roosevelt gym to be friendly…read morehighly competent individual. I have also notice the executive management of these outlets go through manager like diapers of parents of infants. Some of the issues regarding any negative reviews lie in the fact many of the customers are far to insular and tend not to notice the what is going right. The place is clean set up for expedient efficiency of use (with the exception of 22 steps) the separate the entrance to the locker room area. Overall, I give them a thumbs up as it pertains to personnel and operational management in general.

It is tragic that when I go downstairs at this Roosevelt location, intending to work up a vigorous…read moresweat on the selectable-plate resistance machines, that nobody else seems to want to work up a sweat. Whenever I am trying to work at a steady pace, and move from one machine to another, most of the other members are monopolizing the equipment by sitting lazily on the machines, all the while staring at their phones. Hey, after all, the seats ARE comfortable, and everybody else does it! What can a fitness center do about this? Well, it would be nice if LA Fitness could put up a sign encouraging members to stand up and move away at the end of their set, and share their equipment with other members. LA Fitness could even provide little chairs or small benches, for the smart-phone addicts to sit on between sets. As for me, I like to quickly do my set, and then move on to the next machine---combining resistance training with cardio training. My approach is designed for overall health! Hey, I thought "health" was what these fitness centers were designed for....

I recently joined F45/Northgate. The moment I walked in I felt welcomed and supported. The energy…read moreat the classes is positive and motivating. Coaches Emily, Molly, Brandon and Henry have the right amount of spunk to keep me pushing through a difficult yet super fun class! If you have been thinking about joining an exercise class look no further! I have seen an improvement in my overall strength.

F45 Northgate is my favorite F45 I've been to!! Coach Molly has the perfect vibe of energizing you…read morethrough a workout, correcting form, while also allowing you to lock in and get stronger! The coaching staff truly cares about you and your workouts, and love taking classes with Coach Molly and Coach Henry! I switched F45 locations and was able to find such a great community here and coaches that really cares about what they do!

Michka and Body By Impulse have helped take me out of my 'workout plateau'. I feel like it's super…read morecharge my metabolism, and I feel extra strength in my muscles during yoga and during work, as a Licensed Massage Therapist. More power in my legs for lunging, and more stamina in my posture to prevent injury at my very physical job. It's very exciting to me, as I'm not a huge fan of the gym anymore. Body By Impulse is way more fun! Great music too! And I always learn new things about my body and mind when consulting with Michka, Edie, and Jana. I'm very thankful to be a part of this wellness community.

whether you're totally out of shape or as cut as a crystal--go see Mischka at her studio on…read moregreenwood. your body will thank you so much. body by impulse is essentially a 20 minute workout that accomplishes much much more--you're suited up with electrodes on your major muscle groups, which Mischka controls on a tablet as she leads you through a personal training session. the electricity stimulates your muscles and makes you contract with the impulse, making one crunch or pushup feel like 10. your muscles get toned and strengthened and the results are immediate. the space is clean, bright and also offers spa services like massage and cupping. wear your street clothes-- Mischka provides everything, including base layers, and you're not a sweaty mess afterwards. you could definitely fit this in on a lunch break. i've been going weekly for 4 weeks, haven't gone to the gym in years, and feel exceptional. thank you Mischka + body by impluse for launching this incredible service in Seattle.

Roosevelt (Rose) is the best trainer possible. He really knows his stuff. He has several world…read morerecords with AAU for his weight class, different age groups and types of lifts. He has helped me with phenomenal strength and development which has helped me in all areas of my life as a result of the power lifting methods and coaching. He even guided me to competitions where I got an American record and World record too for push pull in my age and weight class. He is knowledgeable, scientific and unafraid to point out an incorrect lift. It's for my safety and personal growth. Rebeca and Cris are two other excellent trainers at the gym as well. Very respectful and encouraging. They make the gym. It has everything you need for a community gym. I drive from Burien and in the few days per month I'm in the Seattle area, aiming at twice or three per week to lift, I make my schedule include aka Rose, Roosevelt. Skip the Space Needle. Go see Rose. No one should mess with a muscular, knowledgeable guy named Rose. Anyway, I have made big adjustments in my work life and to where I am in Seattle to make sure to continue training with this guy. He has his 84 year old mother in there lifting weights too. She has made the news by her showing up at American and World level competitions. He is incredibly respectful, down to earth and monumental in his knowledge about lifting. He used to also compete in body building so he knows a lot about diet and proper exercise. There are so many nice trainers out there. But he is the real deal. Other front desk people or staff is pretty nice and helpful. The club has a good welcoming feel. Kevin, a former long time manager who now manages a construction team, still comes in to say hello to patrons. There is something great about this gym set in motion by these folks I mentioned. I'm going to take it as long as it continues. Thank you!

I enjoyed my time going to GreenLake Fitness when I had more time in my schedule to exercise (and…read morelived in Seattle proper)! There are always weight racks and machines available in the morning and there is plenty of space compared to the other options. The facilities look small from the outside, but they are much larger inside than you would imagine (basement gym room, pilates/dance room, and the sprawling floor with plenty of thread-mills, ellipticals, bike machines, rowing machines, weight machines, multiple weight racks, at least 4-5 adjustable benches near the free weights). Yes, the equipment is somewhat dated but for what you get it's a pretty good value considering you're not constantly colliding with people just to get a workout in in the morning. I've never had any issues here with cleanliness, and things are kept in tip-top shape. The folks who go to this gym are respectful of their surroundings and clean up after themselves for the most part, unlike the slobbery I saw down at the University YMCA (back ages ago in 2019-things might've changed!). Shoutout to Kevin for the friendliest service (the staff is helpful and responsive)! I can't speak for the other reviewers who seem to have a gross sense of entitlement, but this was the best gym I've been to in the Green Lake area. PS If you're afraid of COVID, why are you going to a gym? Just stay home, or exercise outside...for free.

love this studio! The instructors are so knowledgeable and the music is always great!read more

I love this studio! The classes are always super engaging, the equipment is clean, and the…read morecommunity is very nice.

Came here for a zumba party. They have lockers you can use for free and towels. The instructor…read morewas very nice and I am surprised my friend was able to request doing a zumba party. Small but nice facilities with a small parking lot outside. Locker room looked outdated but clean. There's maxi pads, tampons, hair dryers, cotton balls and more free to use which is nice.

I'm not a member but I took a Body Pump class here and had a great experience! The instructors were…read moreextremely friendly and welcoming. The gym itself was great--lots of equipment, well maintained, great variety, good customer service, big locker rooms. There is ample parking and even an area for kids to play while parents work out. I wish they were on ClassPass but it seems pretty elite so I can see why a place like this wouldn't be on it.