I am a big fan of planet fitness. I don't think a lot of the hate it gets is fair. There are plenty…read moreof machines and if what you want specifically isn't available get creative or try something new.

Staff is friendly but often clustered at the front desk talking while cleaning supplies remain…read moreunstocked. Cardio machines are bountiful as are a lot of the popular weight machines. Free weights/rack area can be really busy and crowded. Lots of space for stretching and resistance band work. Clean locker room/bathroom/shower area. Nice mix of ages/body types/abilities at this spot, which makes it feel welcoming to all.

I was referred to this little gym in the Bitter Lake area by a business client of mine who was a…read moreclient of the gal that runs this place. She explained the science behind the Super Slow exercise protocol. I was a very skeptical that you could build significant muscle in only one 10-min workout per week. I went home and spent an hour or more Googling research about this. I also read the book she recommended "Body By Science." It all seemed to make sense scientifically, but I asked myself, if this actually works, why isn't most everyone I know that works out doing it? Well I found out after my first session. It IS only 10-12 minutes, but in order for it to work right, you have to do the exercises with proper form and push your muscles to failure for several seconds which is VERY uncomfortable to put it mildly. The ironic thing is that this form of working out is actually much safer than many other forms, especially crossfit which seems to currently be all the rage. So I think it's a combination of people not believing you can get significant results in 10 minutes a week (I actually am doing it twice a week - but to build muscle you still can only do it once a week), and, some people are just cutout for the level of "torture" you have to slowly endure toward the end of each exercise. But for someone busy like myself that hates working out, it's a very efficient way to gain muscle. I sometimes try to do the workout by myself when I don't want to drive across the bridge but I never get as sore as I do when I do it with Anne Marie. I'm not sure if it's something about her machines or more likely she makes me push myself harder. After my 10 minute workout all I have to do is make sure I eat enough (I use a food intake journal app) and make sure I get enough sleep. The result has been as good if not better than any other type of workout I've tried. The only downside is this is a by appt only small gym in an odd location and a bit of a trek for me. I wish she had a gym on the Eastside. The equipment looks a bit dated too (but it all works), and there's never more than one other person there training so if you want to gawk at people (or people to gawk at you) in a club-like atmosphere, this place may not be for you. I consider this place and the workout she is using a hidden secret in Seattle. While the 10-12 minutes is pretty intense, I still try to get some additional cardio in twice a week, but I typically get that through sports and recreational activities I enjoy instead going to the gym. When I try to explain this program to my friends and they are skeptical, all I have to do is take my shirt off to convince them. LOL. I also Googled SuperSlow Philip Alexander (the doctor that help pioneer this technique) to read more about it and understand it better. Or SuperSlow Study Switzerland. I am surprised I never heard of SuperSlow before!

I have been a client of ideal exercise for many years, and I'm so glad that I have! I'm in…read morefantastic shape for my age and I've done it in just minutes a week; low time commitment, high results! Highly recommended, & I hear they may be opening a gym on the Eastside soon.

Love sweating with these people!! IANFitness gave me the motivation I didn't realize I needed…read more Thank you Coach B and the 5:30pm crew!!

Ghosted me like a bad ex. Asked me to reschedule my initial appointment an hour before it was to…read morestart, then no response. If this how they treat prospective customers, hate to see how they treat paying ones.

I've been taking classes at the Shoreline Pure Barre location for about a month now and have had an…read moreamazing experience each time. The studio is fairly new, very clean, and well maintained. The front desk staff are welcoming and the instructors have all been excellent. Booking classes in the app is extremely easy, though their packages can be a bit pricey. However, for an instructor-led, 50-minute class I feel it's definitely worth the price. I've started their 4-class a month pass and can't wait to see this studio grow!

Barre classes here are so good! The instructors are all excellent and the facility is very clean. I…read moredo lots of different workouts outside of barre, but barre still manages to fatigue my abs, glutes, and legs better than other workouts. It's awesome! Location is by the Town and Country grocery store and parking is easy. Looking forward to Thanksgiving Day class tomorrow!

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.

They gym has great equipment. The pool and saunas are great…read more They guy who cleans up does a good job. The locker rooms could use a refresh.

Incredibly frustrated with the lack of maintenance here. Half the cardio machines have "out of…read moreorder" signs on them, and the cable crossover has been broken for over three weeks.

I've never been someone who can commit to a gym membership or regular exercise. I've tried many…read moretimes over the years, but I always get bored and unmotivated and then fizzle out quickly. I was nervous to try OTF because of my lack of fitness and experience. My trial class was with Coach Anna. The studio called the night before to walk me through what to expect, which I really appreciated. On the day of the first class, the front desk staff and Coach Anna walked me through everything and answered all my questions. Anna continued to check in throughout the workout to make sure I was doing okay. I finished and was shocked that I didn't hate it. I very hesitantly signed up, but I'm happy to report that months later, I'm still loving it and feel better than ever. Things I love about OTF in general: I don't have to make decisions about what exercises to do each day, I can't back out last minute if I'm not in the mood (there's some flexibility for real emergencies if you call them), you set your own pace and intensity, classes fly by and I don't get bored, coaches are always there to answer questions and give feedback/recommendations, the benchmarks and challenges keep me motivated, and maybe most importantly, I've seen huge changes in my overall health and strength. Specific Shoreline studio details: the front desk staff are so friendly. They always greet me by name with a smile. The studio is clean and well cared for. I mostly take classes with Anna and Mitchell, just because that's what works with my schedule. They are both amazing at what they do. They're kind, motivating, personable, and I love that they give me feedback on form when lifting. For me, this is really important so I don't injure myself and so that I'm working the right muscles. One piece of feedback is for ALL of the coaches to give feedback on form on the weight floor. I've taken some classes where the coaches are pretty quiet and don't really interact with the people in the class, and it's not as helpful for me as someone newer to lifting. Overall, I love this OTF studio and look forward to many classes to come (especially with Anna and Mitchell)!

The best workout around! I've been going to Orange Theory for over seven years, in all different…read morecities as we have moved, and it's still the best workout. At Shoreline Mitchell and Anna are fantastic coaches! So grateful to have them to motivate me and push myself. Highly recommend anyone give it a try!

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!