Cheers to ECA Columbia City!…read more Starting with the Mission, Vision, and Values statement clearly displayed on the wall, this place "brings it" every day. I've been a devoted gym rat my entire life, and I've been a member of or visited hundreds of gyms across the country. The EAC in Columbia City matches the best of any of them. Their free weights, weight lifting machines, and cardio equipment, are all up to date, and both varied and plentiful, so waits are minimal. And their Champions area is both spacious and well equipped. But it all starts with their people. Starting at the front desk. Dallas, Huy, and Erika, are among the first faces you see and, as with all good customer facing companies, they are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. And I've noticed that each regularly uses the seemingly lost skill of name recognition. They routinely display a proud sense of ownership. On every visit, I look forward to the words of encouragement from Dallas, and the smile and fist bump from Huy. On the back end, led by Zach, the fitness leader, they have a cadre of impressive trainers. Of the team, Sydney, Marcus, Sean, and Tre stand out for both their technical and interpersonal skills. Sydney, in particular, is both versatile and flexible whether an individual client or group is looking for weight training, conditioning, sparring/boxing, or simply lending an ear and a meaningful conversation. Similarly, Marcus is impressive with his high energy training and group Champions Class. He has, by far, the best music selection of any exercise class that I've ever been around. Kudos to the Emerald City Athletics!

I love working out at ECA. There is a lot of equipment, knowledgeable staff and a great app to help…read morekeep track of fitness results. I started on class pass and now I have a membership that I am happy with!

I love this gym! It has every piece of equipment you could imagine, spread across multiple eclectic…read morespaces. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the customer service is fantastic. Nathan gave me a warm tour of the space, and Ben made billing and signup easy. We were in Seattle for five weeks and picked Rain City Fit for its great reviews and flexible pricing. It totally lived up to the reviews.

Great atmosphere, extremely friendly members and staff. Can't wait to go lift there again when I…read morecome back into town

Roundbox Fitness is simply AMAZING! Easily one of the best decisions I've made was quitting my old…read moregym and joining the Roundbox movement. I have been going to RoundBox for about 3 months now and I look forward to every session. Never I have I ever said "I looked forward to going to the gym", but Roundox is not your typical gym and that is why it works for me. Curt is a fantastic and a highly skilled personal trainer. He has developed a full body workout system that will keep you coming back for more! Give Roundbox a try!!

Once upon a time I was in great shape, could pump out pushups, deadlift, passed an FBI fitness…read moretest, and generally kicked ass. Then I started a business, work at least 12 hours a day, and decided to live on a credit account with my body, planning to repay the loan when there was "more time" in my days. Well, fast forward a few years and I found myself way over my credit limit with nowhere else to borrow from physically. I gained weight, lost all the muscle I had worked hard to build, and now that I am in my 40s, it does not fall off as soon as I decide I want to move around again. Enter Curt and Roundbox. Easily one of the best decisions i have made was restarting my fitness journey here. I actually look forward to my workouts. They are efficient and effective. I always leave feeling great. When I fall off the wagon, Curt gets me back on. The Roundbox workouts are fun, challenging, and do not hurt me the way other movements, kettlebells, etc. have. Highly recommend checking out Roundbox. I know this is where I need to be to get myself back where I want to be. Maybe it is where you need to be, too.

Nev is the absolute best!! I came to Nev apprehensive…read morebecause I struggle with pain issues that have made it difficult to work out in the past. I used to be scared of spending days in pain after a workout, but after working out with Nev, I feel like a completely different person! Nev listens and takes all my issues and goals into consideration, which combined with her deep and intuitive understanding of biomechanics has worked wonders for me. For the first time, I can work out safely and without pain! Nev has not only helped me get stronger, but also importantly works with me to build a strong foundation for progressively more challenging workouts. I leave every session already looking forward to the next one, which is a first for me. Nev not only pushes me in the best way in the gym, but her lessons have also helped me unlearn years of bad posture outside the gym. I highly recommend Nev to anyone looking for an amazing trainer!

We have been working with Nev for the last couple of months and it has been a great experience. We…read moreapproached her with issues that had resulted due to our sedentary lifestyle and she has helped alleviate all of the problems from the get go. Her techniques and exercises have helped improve our lifestyle. She is flexible with her availability and location. That makes it easy. I'd highly recommend Nev to you.

Easily an 11/10 experience! Isaiah is an incredible trainer who genuinely cares about his clients…read moreand their success. He pushed me to be better while always making sure I felt supported and confident. He went above and beyond, worked with my schedule, and was always encouraging, even on the hard days. You can tell he truly loves what he does. If you're looking for someone who's knowledgeable, motivating, and invested in your progress, I highly recommend training with Isaiah!

We've been working with Isaiah for about 5 months now, twice a week, and we couldn't recommend him…read moremore as a personal trainer. We do the partner training at home (at our building gym) and Isaiah has been great in tailoring the training routines for us and what's available at the gym. He always varies the routine and focuses on functional exercises, with lots of core and balance. But the exercises aren't just random as he is very knowledgeable and explains the why of certain exercises whenever we ask. He has a great approach, very personable and also always keeping an eye on our postures and making sure we're doing the exercises properly. I appreciate how he pushes us to always try to go a little harder, but is always mindful of our limits so we don't get injured. Within two months we already saw visible results in our bodies and also our resistance and strength. He is also always on time and never missed a session (and we train at 7am!). The only time we had to skip a session he got in touch with us way ahead of time and promptly rescheduled it. We're pretty happy with him as our trainer and will continue working with him this year for sure!

My family and I have had mixed experiences at this gym. As a family, most of the staff is very…read morefriendly and inviting to families with young children. However, we have experienced multiple negative interactions with the Manager, Jeremy Park. We felt that he selectively came out to speak with my family about policies of the gym, (other patrons were doing the same exact thing, but he did not address them about the exact same policies). We are not sure if it is because we are people of color, or just that fact that we have kids with us, but we do not feel comfortable when he is present at the gym. He single handedly makes the entire experience at the gym negative. There are many times, that we select days that he is not working so that we did not have to feel targeted, while being paid patrons at the gym with our family. We do like the other staff (we have never had any issues with any other employee) and the services that they provide. We hope this is not a consistent feeling that other families receive as well. In the future, we will be switching to another gym like bouldering project or vertical world, that is more inclusive to families. We hope this provides some insight for other families to make decisions on where they will take their children for a positive experience, so they get to love climbing as much as we do.

I came here for the yoga classes and had a great experience. Taylor was our instructor and did a…read moregreat job. I appreciate that she noticed we were late due to having to sign the waiver and watch the video so she waited an extra minute to start class. They have a parking lot with plenty of spaces going one way, the women's room has 3 shower rooms and plenty of stalls. I would definitely come back to try out another class or rock climbing

Hey all to folks anywhere near Mt Baker: I want to recommend a longtime personal trainer in the…read morestrongest terms: Keegan Thorpe. I met him just before COVID hit and he literally kept me sane during that long period. For two years, twice a week, he dragged his weights and other gear to Jimi Hendrix Park so we could work out outside. Since then we've moved to the brand new gym at the corner of McClellan and ML King but his approach has never changed. He always checks my status before every workout (I am older) and adjusts the routine based on how I am feeling. Every workout is different and he pays intense attention, coaching me constantly on form and counting out the reps for me. He even sanitizes equipment and surfaces as we go! He is very knowledgeable about physical therapy and muscular issues. Plus he is super flexible on time changes and cancellations...and finally he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. My wife started going with me a year after I started and she loves him too. We are both moving abroad and losing Keegan will be one of the things we will miss the most. Please check him out. He is the best! ishifitness@gmail.com 206 250 7509

I'm not an exercise lover. Exercise is something I do to maintain my health and maybe lose some…read moreweight. I don't do it for fun. With that in mind, Keegan has kept me coming back for 3 years. His friendly, encouraging and goal focused approach has been a huge help in my ability to stick with an exercise plan. He has identified the kinds of workouts that challenge me, and introduced me to exercises that I actually find to be fun. When I hurt my wrist a while back, Keegan was a great source for stretches and other recovery techniques that complimented my doctor's advice. He's very knowledgeable about fitness and is quite the movie buff as well. I recommend him to anyone who wants to get the most out of their exercise time and needs a little help coming back to the gym.

I trained with James for over one year and, I can confidently said, he is the best trainer I ever…read morehad. My goals were to loose 15 pounds and tone area that, at the age of 52, starts moving even if you are not!!! With James I was able to reach my goals and never get injured lifting weights. James is very knowledge and during his section he's truly focused on his clients, constantly making sure your form is perfect. I would have keep on training with him but I relocated across the country. I still use his work outs, and his nutritional advice. I interviewed and tried few trainers where I live now, but they have real big shoes to fill!

Time for an update... James is still the man!…read more I'm going on 3.5 years with James now, and he's still the best trainer I could ask for. I see him 2-3 times weekly and am pumped every time I go to the gym. My fitness journey has evolved a lot over the years, and whether I'm bulking or cutting, James has made sure I have the tools to achieve my goals in a healthy and manageable way. He provides guidance for both my nutrition and my workouts, and I always feel confident that I'm walking away with a solid plan, which I definitely need. James is also my biggest cheerleader and motivator, which became ever more evident as I prepared for my first fitness competition recently. James encouraged me to do the show and to challenge myself with a new goal. I wasn't sure I could do it, but James was there every step of the way to boost my morale and give me confidence. He was patient with me and put up with my hangry moods. As a result, I felt confident and comfortable on stage and nabbed a 2nd place bodybuilding trophy - not bad for my first time out. I will readily recommend James to anyone who is looking to tackle their fitness goals, no matter what they are. He's a great trainer and friend, so do yourself a favor and hit him up.