I'm a big fan of Cycle Sanctuary! I've taken a few different classes here on ClassPass now and I've…read moreenjoyed all of them. The instructors are attentive, welcoming and helpful, and the classes are challenging yet accessible. It doesn't feel like you need a lot of experience to have a good time.

Great place to go work out or just spin. They are pretty helpful which was nice when I was new to…read morespin classes. I like the assortment of classes they have, but also they have classes that are more performance focused too if you just want to get some riding in. Definitely recommended.

This gym has become one of my favorite parts of the week. The coaches are always amazing,…read moresupportive, motivating, and somehow still making us laugh through the toughest sets. The community is what really makes it though, actually having fun while getting stronger. The space is clean, the energy is always high, and it's the first gym I've been excited to consistently show up for. Couldn't recommend it more!

Body Strong isn't just a gym--it's a community of people encouraging and pushing each other to do…read moreour best! I love the variety of classes and the wonderful coaches!

I started working with Sound Training and Racing (STR) a little over a year ago. It all started…read morewhen I decided to attempt first triathlon (an Olympic distance race involving a 0.9mile swim, 24mile bike, and 6.2mile run, in mid August 2015). I'm a long time distance runner, but had never gotten into triathlons. In just 6 short weeks Peter and Jennifer had me trained and ready for my race where I managed to place first in my age-group and 4th out of all the women (missing 3rd place by less than 1minute!). Just a few weeks later I went on to set a new half marathon PR by over 4minutes! And one week after that I broke my previous 5k PR, from when I was 19, by almost 1minute!! Neither of those PR's had been goals, they just happened as a result of all the training I'd put in for my triathlon! Fast forward to April 2016 where I set a new marathon PR by over 11minutes, qualified for the Boston Marathon, placed 2nd out of all the women and 1st in my age-group! Again, all thanks to STR's amazing coaching. Not only did Peter and Jennifer give me personalized workouts, they often joined me for harder sessions to push me and encourage me. When it came to race day, they gave me a mile-by-mile plan of exactly what I needed to be doing; what pace to be running, where my HR should be, what I should be eating/drinking, etc... They took all the guess-work out of race day and all I had to do was follow the plan. Less than one year after that first Olympic distance race, Peter and Jennifer coached me to the finish line of my first IRONMAN (2.4mile swim, 112mile bike, 26.2mile run). They went above and beyond by actually being there at the race with me. They made a point of checking in with me in the days leading up to the event, asking how I was feeling, etc... Morning of the race they were there with me at the start line, they saw me exit the swim and head out on the bike, they were there when I came off the bike and headed into the run, and they were there cheering me on at the finish line. I cannot tell you how amazing it is having the people who have been coaching you for an event for nearly 6-months being there with you at the biggest race of your life, encouraging you and cheering you on the entire time. If you're looking to set some new PR's, take on a new distance or sport, or just work on improving overall fitness I HIGHLY recommend STR!

I love this little place. I am not an athlete per se, but I wanted to be more fit. The instructors…read morehere are fun, well prepared and I feel they actually care about me. I need someone with patience but who can push me to do more. I am currently enrolled in an Insanity class. This alone is way beyond what I thought I would be able to endure. the instructor, Peter, one of the co-owners, really pays attention to what I do and gives me feedback and encouragement. he goes above and beyond what one would expect from a trainer. Great intimate place, great trainers, great value all around. If I could give them 10 stars I would.

Casey LaFran is absolutely the best overall personal trainer I have ever worked with. I engaged…read moreCasey to prep me for IRONMAN Hawaii. I needed strength training, and cycling skills. Casey armed me with sound strategies to help me build strength, flexibility and how to keep my cool in the face of cycling's sometimes scary situations. He understands the science of personal training, he also understands the science of motivation. When you feel like you can't keep going Casey will get you there.

We own city bikes, mountain bikes, a racer, a classic cruiser and two electric bikes. Casey LaFran…read moreis the only person we would consider for work on them. He is knowledgeable, has years of experience and notices every detail. With so many bikes the work is fairly constant and it can get expensive. Casey is always sensitive to cost.

OK, so I decided to surprise my partner with salsa lessons before our commitment ceremony. She…read morewanted to do a first dance and I always wanted to learn how to lead, so... Thankfully, Balorico came up when I searched for lessons in the West Seattle area. Vanessa (the instructor) really put me at ease from the start (I can be shy and a little neurotic). She is incredibly good at breaking down the steps/movements in ways that are appropriate to your style of learning. She is very good at knowing when one should be challenged further and when to pull back. She pays very close attention to detail and hey, she even laughs at my lame jokes-my partner and I are full of those. How she gets thru a lesson with the two of us I will never know, but we always have a great time and somehow she managed to make us look pretty damn good. It's really cool to see how much pride she takes in what we learn. There is genuine excitement when she sees that we are putting things together. I really can't say enough. We got a lot of compliments on our dance and that was really cool, but even cooler still is the fact that I can't wait to learn more.

I bought Salsa lessons with Balorico for my wife as a birthday present. We had recently taken a…read morethree week trip to Cuba and fallen in love with Salsa music and dancing and were eager to learn how to dance Salsa ourselves. After doing some research about classes offered in the South Seattle area I landed on Balorico and booked a beginners package with Vanessa Villalobos. At first I really liked Vanessa and was optimistic about what we would learn under her guidance, but would unfortunately find her teaching style frustrating and ultimately discouraging. Vanessa uses a rapid-fire method, introducing a new dance step, running it a few times, and then quickly moving on. I have some experience with dance lessons and am used to strongly incorporating a move into our muscle memory before moving on, which was an opportunity I rarely got with Vanessa. What was increasingly aggravating were her regular proclamations that we were "getting it!" or excited announcements like, "You got it!"... as I looked around at my fellow students that seldom seemed like the case. It was my impression that the majority of my fellow students were equally lost. Overall, I felt very rushed through this course and was so unhappy with it that we didn't even bother to go to the final class. In addition to not feeling like we were being effectively taught Salsa, Vanessa was regularly promoting other classes and events as constantly up-sales. Considering my frustrations with the class this was particularly irksome. I feel the focus should have been on delivering what we had already paid for. Vanessa clearly knows how to dance Salsa and while it was fun to watch her execute moves I don't feel she was very good at passing that knowledge on to beginners. Perhaps her methods are better suited for more advanced students, but I wouldn't recommend her for those starting out.

Highly recommend Whitney and Regan of Macks Mo! Their Boot Camp sessions are always super fun,…read moremotivating and challenging. I always walk away feeling like I've accomplished something! Whitney and Regan have also taught fitness classes for my company's wellness program. Their knowledge and expertise really translates in each class and everyone gets a great workout! Whitney's eating plan and recipes taught me how to eat clean and be more mindful of what I was putting in my body for energy. It completely changed my way of thinking and gave me the control to rebalance my diet. I'm a horrible cook but loved the recipes- they are so good and easy to make! Macks Mo has really taught me the best way to eat and workout for optimal results!

These guys are amazing! They set up a diet plan and work out routine specifically for me. It was…read moreincredible. Lost 14 lbs in 2 weeks to get ready for a tropical vacation and have stayed with their diet plan ever since. Macks mo makes it so easy to stay in shape and eat right. It's more sustainable and easier on your body than crossfit and gets the same results. And the grocery list and recipes are delicious. Couldn't be happier with these two amazing and motivating people

I drove up from Portland to see family who were visiting Seattle for the weekend. I normally work…read moreout at Orangetheory in Portland and drop in occasionally to a few different local spinning studios for variety and cross training. Literally every reasonably located noontime Friday OTF Seattle class was full, so it occurred to me I could drop in to SoulCycle which I had been dying to try based on on what I had previously heard and read. I saw on Yelp about parking in the Whole Foods parking garage and buying something after class to get validated, so that saved me some time as I literally was coming from the road up from Portland and heading straight into class. I wasn't sure how to find my way from the garage, but a friendly woman held the elevator for me as I ran for it (I was rushing as time was cutting close). She happened to also be going to SoulCycle as well so she walked and chatted with me. The studio is gorgeous! I walked in and signed my digital paperwork at the front desk, then got my stuff situated in a locker. At first, I couldn't believe how many bikes were crammed into such a small space, but it was actually great because the volume of people in the room made the energy palpable. Victoria was a fantastic instructor and lived up to the reviews I'd read online. I loved the playlist. The fist bumps and high fives during class were fun too, as I'm used to that at OTF. I've never been to such an intense spin class, but this was totally up my alley. I came with my own spin shoes and concert/music earplugs, which I've learned to use in most of deafening workout classes. SoulCycle is SO LOUD. The bikes are a bit different than ones I've used before and there wasn't any introduction to the handlebar positions before class (unless I missed it), so that would've been useful. I was 1/3 of the way through class before I realized there was a middle handlebar (my towel was over it). The placement of the water bottle rest is low and awkward and I dropped my water bottle onto the floor the first time I attempted to put it back, so I had to unclip. It was also a little hard for me to find/reach my weights being unfamiliar with the bikes. I'm sure it's something I'd get used to with repetition, but it's possibly #shortpeopleproblems. I left class feeling like I'd given it my all and dripping in sweat. I'm still sore two days later. So great! I had planned on changing my clothes after class before going to meet up with my family, but that didn't really seem like it was going to happen with the small number of changing rooms/ bathrooms and large number of people lurking around after class. That's really my only complaint, but I had so much fun in class that I can't knock off a star for that. I left wishing I had time to take another class the next day before heading home. Seattle is known for the "Seattle Freeze" but I didn't feel any of that at Soul Cycle South Lake Union! I will definitely take another class here next time I am up in Seattle.

This studio is definitely set up better than the Bellevue location. Much better flow of post and…read morepre-class traffic, and there's parking right across the street in the Whole Foods garage. It's only $3 on the weekends! I've been a regular for Matt's soul survivor class on Saturdays at 9:30am and I'm obsessed. Definitely my favorite instructor so far! I drive from the east side to this studio to take his class and it's worth it!

The instructors are SO encouraging! Loved my first class. Friendly staff who want to make sure…read moreyou're super comfy before class. I also really appreciated the mix of ages, genders and fitness levels. Cycling shoes are included! Huge plus!

The staff here is always so pleasant and welcoming! They go out of their way to make you feel…read morecomfortable. You gotta try a few instructors and go with whoever fits your needs and style best. Cyclebar is always hosting great events and welcoming new riders into their studio! Wish I lived a little closer!