This was my first time with a personal trainer and it was a great experience! I learned so much…read moreabout weight training and movement that I had not known before. Learning how to lift, how much weight, and the proper technique was a great experience. Damien, my trainer was an extremely easy going, patient, funny, caring, and knowledgeable person, not to mention super fit! He was so great to work with and was so considerate of my age, body, and physical limitations that it became a fun learning experience rather than a chore of working out. I would highly recommend! Thank you Damien.

I started training with Damien from Varta Fitness after a hip injury. During the first session, I…read morequickly knew that I came to the right place. Damien really took the time to listen and develop a plan that not only helped me gain strength back in my hip but helped me reach my fitness goals. He also taught me so much during our sessions, which enabled me to take what I learned and apply it on my own. His education and experience were evident throughout the time I trained with him. The space in West Seattle is great too! Private and has everything you need. I highly recommend Varta Fitness for your fitness needs!

Absolutely recommend this facility! Yes, it's small but it's almost always empty and has everything…read moreyou might need for your work out. Check their website for classes and gym schedule

Not bad for a YMCA. I was never a member but came here pretty often just to lift weights and use…read moresome of the cardio machines. They offer a $5 day pass for anyone 25 years or younger. They have two rooms with your basic weightlifting stations. No special machines or anything to get overly excited about here. Cardio machines are in a separate room. Once again nothing out of the ordinary here. Some treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, etc...really just the basics to get you into better shape, which I'm sure will work well enough for most people. You'll find that a lot of older (middle aged/senior) people workout here so unfortunately you won't run into as much eye-candy at this gym as you would most others. Just being real. Hey, that's half the fun of going to the gym, right?

I've been going to InUrLane Fitness for about 10 months now and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults. Historically, when I try to get back in shape, I go to the extremes and inevitably burn out after a month or two. Rob preaches "fit for life" and his program is measured and achievable, and is implemented over time in incremental steps. The results come slower but it is much more sustainable than my previous efforts. Fast forward 10 months and I'm stronger and leaner and, most importantly, my recurring knee pain has disappeared, which allows me to wrestle with my kids again. InUrLane is a small gym, but it is ideal for one-on-one personal sessions where you get the full attention of the trainer. My trainer, John, is excellent. He started me out with very simple workouts, focusing on building up my knee strength. Once "the foundation" was built, John moved me into more difficult routines and I'm now doing activities (both in the gym and in life) that I haven't been able to do in over a decade.

Rob is an excellent trainer. He takes it seriously and encouraged me to do the same. His approach…read moreis to look at long term goals and provide workouts that correct inbalances and address specific weaknesses. I really liked that his gym is set up for one on one sessions so the focus is clear: getting me in shape. It's not about the gym or the frills, it's about training skills. And Rob has them.

This is a unique jem in West Seattle. Harold is hilarious, competent, and absurdly well-priced,…read morewith a gym that rivals all of the other big West Seattle fitness clubs. Personal training and plans included with membership. Same and lower prices. Don't be fooled by the lack of much online presence. Harold's customers take care of that voluntarily. He's not interested in online marketing. They don't make them like this anymore. And that is a shame. Harold's gym is beyond worth checking out.

Harold's is Seattle's answer to the boxing gyms in Brooklyn. It's a "joint" with some of the best…read morelocal friendly peeps looking for fitness and workout advice from an on site owner/trainer who gets to know you and works with you for a detailed fitness plan. Harold himself will keep you motivated and give you the "eye" if you are slacking for your entire workout. That's genuine coaching and support that you won't find in a chain fitness factory.

Great clean place to work out. The staff is super friendly and it's definitely an environment where…read moreyou can find your niche for your workout.

If you are looking for more than just a gym, this is it. There's community. There's caring. There's…read morefun. There's challenges. There are wonderful, sincere, awesome people lifting each other up. You will get so much more than a full body workout and a sweat (and you will sweat). You will exercise your soul and heart (well I guess your heart was already getting a workout ;)

A long overdue YELP recommendation...as a +60 year "old school" exerciser, Mario has been my…read moretrainer for over 5 years and he has helped me hit PRs WITHOUT injury. He is in-touch with his clients and tailors workouts while keeping an eye on the long game. If you can get into his busy calendar it is worth it.

Mario Is amazing. He really tailors the workouts to your level, while pushing you just enough. You…read morecan tell he's passionate about fitness and his clients. He switches things up every session so you're not bored or hitting a plateau in your workouts. I get bored easily so I especially appreciate this. I'm so glad I found him this last year. Highly recommend!!

Kyla is teaching me Hypopressives which is a fitness program that is being used by both men and…read morewomen of all ages who are seeking to not only restore their pelvic health but to train the true function of their core. Since I began training with her, I am already seeing differences in my body shape and am able to utilize the breathing technique in everyday life and in athletic competition. She is a hands on trainer, and is patient as although the exercise is restorative the subtlety of the movements are difficult to master. Kyla is a great communicator and her analogies and examples are key to my progress and understanding of the movement with breath. The gym itself is clean and bright and street parking is easy to find. I highly recommend working with Kyla, I am lucky to have found her.

From the owner: We offer personalized online training, nutrition, and wellness programs and in-person training. No…read morebody shaming. No busywork. No bullshit. Just results. We are not your typical personal training studio. Find out what we offer and let us help you live a healthier, happier life.

Zach Filer is as good as it gets. He's 100% passionate about fitness and helping others achieve…read moretheir fitness goals. I've been in the fitness game for 20 years, traditional martial arts, bodybuilding, football, distance running, triathlons, MMA, boxing, yoga, there isn't much I haven't done in the way of testing myself physically. Zach is the best I've worked with. Do yourself a favor and take a half dozen classes, see for yourself. Give it an honest effort and you won't regret a second of it. Sip the juice...

What can I say that others haven't? This place is bad ass. They have the most knowledgeable coaches…read moreand the most up to date equipment. They won't steer you wrong. Let 'em know your goals and they will help you achieve it and then some. I can personally attest that I found uses for what I learned at the gym for my personal and proffesional life! They also help you get sick GAAAAINS! For real, CHECK IT OUT, you won't regret it. Matt

Husband and I signed up for memberships back in September. I…read morehave to agree with the previous reviewer about the lack of transparency regarding the pricing. In November, my account was charged $600 dollars for no reason at all, even the branch manager was unable to identify what the charges were for. He said he would reach out to billing a week ago and let us know. He confirmed that the charges were a mistake. We have heard nothing since. No confirmation email. No follow through. My personal trainer has been kind and assured me that the charges would be dealt with and refunded, yet no updates have occurred. I find this insanely unethical and will be filing for fraudulent charges with our bank if the issue does not resolve soon. We will also be reporting this on the Better Business Bureau. I will be following through on this comment obviously as the situation progresses. **UPDATE: after another week of the manager attempting to communicate with billing regarding the charges, they've clarified that the previous month's charges were not processed so they were moved to November. I don't understand why their internal dept was so vague and avoidant. I will say the manager did his best to resolve the issue.

I have been a member of Fitness 19 for several years, but a recent experience raised some serious…read moreconcerns for me about both privacy and safety policies at this location. During a recent workout, another member had her phone set up on a tripod and was recording herself while exercising. Unfortunately, I was using equipment directly behind her and appeared to be within the frame of the recording. I politely asked if she could avoid filming in my direction, but she told me that the gym allows members to record. Because this made me uncomfortable, I spoke with the manager on duty, who identified himself as Ed. (he acted really shady about giving me his name so I'm not sure if that's really his name or not) He confirmed that the owner allows members to record videos inside the gym. When I explained my concerns about privacy and noted that many gyms have policies restricting filming out of respect for other members, the conversation became frustrating. Rather than acknowledging the concern, he suggested that if I didn't like the policy, I could simply go to another gym. I also asked if I could contact the owner directly to discuss the policy, but the manager initially refused to provide a phone number or email address. After a lengthy discussion--and only after I mentioned leaving a review--he finally provided an email address, though it appeared to be a general gym email rather than a direct contact so I threw it in the garbage. In addition to the filming policy, the gym also allows members to carry large gym bags around the workout floor rather than storing them in lockers. I have personally tripped over one of these bags before, and I believe this creates a legitimate safety hazard in an already crowded workout space. I understand that some members may want to film workouts for social media or training purposes, but there should be clear guidelines to protect the privacy of other members. Likewise, allowing large bags throughout the gym floor raises avoidable safety concerns. I will likely continue going here because of the convenience, but I think it's important for potential members to be aware of these policies. If privacy and a safer workout environment are important to you, this may not be the right gym.

I'm new to Pilates and am so glad I found Jenny and her clean, welcoming studio! After years of…read moresporadic membership at big box gyms, I was looking for a more appealing way to get back into fitness. Jenny is an amazing, patient and non-intimidating instructor who made me feel comfortable right away. I started with a few private lessons and easily transitioned into the beginner classes. I love the small class size (max 4) and I find the movements to be somewhat familiar from lifting weights, but more fluid with an emphasis on breathing, stretching and core. I definitely enjoy the mind-body element to Pilates that I didn't get in the gym, it feels like I am doing something good for my mental wellness as well as my physical health!

Great little Pilates studio in heart of West Seattle. I enjoyed my classes, friendly instructors…read moreand overall a nice space.