Good gym to get a workout in at North Fort…read more There are other gyms around JBLM but this one has a good turf area where you can do more CrossFit-type workouts. The weight lifting area seems congested but it's not that bad. There's cardio machines by the free weights but there is also a designated cardio room which contains more equipment. The locker rooms and sauna are much better than the Wilson gym on Main JBLM; they're cleaner and more ventilated. Avoid going during PT hours of early evenings; it seems to be the most packed during those time!

Decent facility but the hours are lacking. Open M-F 5am-8pm and S-S 10 am-6pm. The treadmills…read morehave cables that uses the life fitness app in order to track your workouts. Lot of free weights, treadmills, nautilus machines, etc. . . The staff is pretty friendly as well. Nothing negative to say. I wish the facility stayed open to 9 or 10 pm though.

I have been doing Crossfit for over 4 years now, and this box (gym) is my therapy, hobby, activity…read moreand extended family. The support and open arms this box provided me made me feel welcome and a sense of belonging. Because I felt so welcomed, I have done my best to attend a class 6 days a week. I have never felt better in my life mentally or physically. I have now gone through two pregnancies and deliveries as a crossfitter at 253, my awesome coaches assured my safety by welcoming modifications to make working out possible with a beach ball belly! Look no further for an outstanding - never look back - experience in the Crossfit community! :)

Whether you're a beginner or have experience in lifting - this place is the best! They teach you…read morethe movements and cont to push your limits! The owners and environment is great and friendly and they are kid friendly which is a plus! They've helped me with my infant several times, also dog friendly too! You can't go wrong with this place

I'm a 5am gym goer so I can only speak for this time of the day but I'm a big fan!…read more - Staff: friendly and always buzzing around cleaning (Ms Steph is my favorite, she's so welcoming and kind!) - Equipment: huge open building with several areas to feel comfortable, and offer adequate space to work on your goals. - Locker room / showers: very clean and seemingly secure. I carry my bag around with me but if you bring a lock you can secure your items. - Amenities: tanning / red light therapy / massage beds are fantastic. My favorite is the hydro massage beds post workout! Recommend this planet fitness!

If you love penny-pinching like I do, this is the gym for you! I joined when there was a…read morenew-location sign-up, and loved the $15/month option. But what I found is I hardly ever went! I didn't find a connection with a reason to keep me motivated. I like how brand-new the Lakewood branch is, I hardly ever had to wait to use equipment, and I liked the location and cost. We signed my daughter and husband up, and they joined with the $25 black-card rate where you can bring a friend for free. My daughter loves the tanning beds and I like going with a buddy, so I ended up canceling my membership, as I wasn't as self-motivated. The staff here are kind, I asked about some people filming as it made me uncomfortable, and the staff were great in handling customer complaints. There's a lot of TV screens and cardio equipment, but I'm a swimmer and there's not a pool here. I never had to ever wait for a cardio equipment to open up, it was available every time I'd visited. There's ample weights, but mostly machines. Some dumbbells, and benches, I did have to take turns during busy times with that, but it wasn't a big deal. Lots of mirrors and cleaning spray/paper towels. My lower rating is I didn't feel any kind of connection here. No classes to help motivate me, or personal greetings upon check-in, so my overall experience was meh. And I didn't walk away feeling excited. In fact, I stopped going. For months I'd paid without going once! And for me, I want a body transformation or a great experience by joining a gym. The best thing about this gym is the cost.

Great jump and it's not as crowded as the other gyms. But there are times when I came at 5am when…read moreit said it was opened and it was CLOSED. So sometimes as the people at the front desk or look for signs if they ever post for any change of hours. Very well kept gym and WAY cleaner then mcveigh in my opinion. Equipment is well-kept and new. Staff are super nice.

While my husband deployed I had this great idea of moving across country to be closer to family and…read morekeeping the kids busy and that is exactly what happened. Between school, sports and swim classes this deployment flew by. Soldiers Field made it that much easier for me as well. I enrolled both kids here for swim classes, they fill up fast and you have to know when open enrollment is, especially for the older swim classes but once you're in they roll you over into the next class until open enrollment starts again. The staff here are overall so nice and the instructors here have so much patience with the kids and really give them the tools they need to be able to not only become comfortable with the water but actually learn how to swim. My little one went from being semi scared of the water to now jumping in and being excited about showing me how he can put his head under water and make bubbles. My older one had one other swim lesson in his life and then did 3 here and he now can stay above water and has the basics for swimming down.

Did a drop in here from out of town and it was a great experience! Maria was coaching and she was…read moresuper encouraging! They certainly aren't used to drop ins at the 5:30am class so I felt like I surprised her a little when I showed up. There isn't a lot of info on their website about drop ins, so I just reached out via email ahead of time to let them know I was coming. They have the coolest t-shirts from american apparel too! I feel like I would drop in again just to get another shirt! The programming was awesome and I got a great workout in! They have fantastic equipment and it's all in wonderful condition. You can tell they take pride in their gym. There is plenty of parking in their lot too, which is always a concern in the urban areas. If you're in the Tacoma area I definitely suggest dropping in at Tacoma Strength!

"what's Crossfit?" I definitely didn't know what I was signing up for when my school [University of…read moreWashington Tacoma] was having a sign-up for something called Cross Fit on their Facebook page. Just in the midst, I have been debating over where to re-join at a gym to start working out [hopefully commit....] it was only a $5 fee for UWT students to attend an orientation and to go in twice a week for I think it was a month or so. I went to the orientation, no one but myself showed up.. kind of embarrassing. When I first stepped in, I felt like Plankton from Spongebob... I was scrawny compared to these extreme work-out people... even the ladies were muscled-up. Since I was by myself, it was more one on one orientation which gave me more space to ask questions and such. I think the person's name was Morgan? Maybe.. I don't remember~ he took me around and showed me the different exercises Crossfit involves. I was really excited to try this out. After the orientation it was a couple weeks after that I attended my first actual session. WOW... I am exercise-impaired, literally... I cannot properly work out for some odd reason despite being "out of shape". It was super embarrassing that I was so slow and had to use a pipe compared to others who had pretty heavy weights attached to their bars. I don't know if Crossfit is exactly what I am looking for when it comes to working-out but definitely I am proud of myself for giving it a go. But just a bit too intense for my level. The trainers and people at the session were super friendly and understanding about my lack of skills and was patient with me as I struggled embarrassingly... back and forth across the gym... with the weight sled thing dragging behind me (:

David is an experienced and knowledgeable personal trainer. He does a great job with people of all…read moreages. I am in one of his senior groups and he is able to individualize each person's problems so we all get the best out of our training sessions.

This Gym is very small, but great things come in small packages! I joined on a Living Social deal…read moreand was told that after a week I could roll into a membership with no enrollment fee. I only wanted to try the Zumba class, but I have a feeling I will be utilizing the equipment there also on off-Zumba days. The staff is friendly and helpful, the facility is clean, and it't only 5 minutes from my house. Kristina, the Zumba instructor is fantastic, and certainly makes the class extra fun and highly energized! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is due to the gym's size... but for what I need, it's perfect! Very excited to continue my visits here!

I used to hate group fitness classes with a passion. I thought they were impersonal, lacked one on…read moreone time and would be embarrassing for a newbie like me to try. But, John and Anna have definitely changed my mind! TRX is a total body workout that tones, strengthens and builds muscles. I've only been to 5 classes but they are always fun.....difficult, but fun. The instructors were able to correct my position/posture, modify my moves and encourage me to go longer, faster and harder. It's always pleasant, easy to sign up, affordable (especially with their groupon deals) and on time. Classes are an hour and totally worth the time if you have it. Tip: bring water, a small towel and an open mind. Oh, and stretch. Stretch a lot. Like, seriously.....a lot.

I have done many personal training sessions at Summit Strength and I absolutely love it (the most…read moreafter they're over and I feel physically gratified and strong!!). I'd never done personal training before, but a friend recommended Summit and I've been partaking in several sessions monthly. Working out with a trainer is much better for me personally, and I've started to see results somewhat instantaneously. I certainly feel the difference between working out solo vs being held accountable and being personally coached. Via Summit I've worked with two trainers and fancied them both - Robert and John are awesome! John has years of coaching and training both professional athletes, various teams, and individuals such as myself. Robert was a college athlete and is in prime shape himself, and he really kicked my butt at my sessions. Bottom line, do you want to get in shape in a more structured, efficient manner or beat around the bush flailing on your own? I'll continue with my PT and am stoked to have found this gem of a gym (2 locations).

My kids have been going to UTC for approximately a year. Both my girls are in MMA. I just read a…read morenegative review and felt compelled to write something here. It is a family business which means there are kids, and an adorable dog. I love that about UTC. A family business knows how to treat another family. The lessons are wonderful. My kids have learned to defend themselves against bullies and are always smiling throughout the exercises. My youngest seems to really have blossomed as a fighter, which you would never guess to look at her. She is cute as a button, and a tiny thing with a lot of power. It can be a year contract for the cheapest overall plan and I understand that can be a deterrent but it holds you accountable. My kids are getting plenty of exercise despite the winter weather. There are month to month plans and I've never showed up to locked doors. I've been coming twice a week for a year, so I don't think this reviewer is credible. The owners exercise extraordinary kindness and guidance toward me and my girls. This place is a gem. Highly recommend.

Can't say enough about what this gym and the training here has to offer you and your inner self…read more You come here it will benefit your life in all aspects! Business, health, wealth, friends, family.