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!

If it were possible to leave a 0 star review I would. Save…read moreyour money, time, and energy and go literally to any other gym. The draw for ECA over big places like LA/24 hour was the smaller business vibe & I wanted to "shop local". I also liked the childcare options. 1. when we signed up at the Ballinger Village location with Brody, he made a big show of telling us (my husband and I) how they're a small business and they're not out to get money, he said most of them are just personal trainers or nutritionists, NOT BUSINESSMEN (i remember this line because he repeated it several times). So he encouraged me to sign up for the champions class. I asked specifically if I could cancel if it didn't fit my needs/baby schedule. He said "of course. But I'd recommend you try it for at least 60 days so you can really see if it works for you. And if you still need to cancel, just reach out. We're really chill here." This was near verbatim. 2. After more than a couple months, I found the champions class great for others but not for me/my toddler's schedule so I emailed to cancel which was the ONLY option I was given. And the email response was short, rude, and included a "$299 + tax downgrade fee" for the cancellation. Mind you, I wasn't trying to cancel our membership. Just MY champions access. I told them what Brody had told us just months prior and they absolutely didn't budge. That's fine. It's policy - I get it. But this is totally the kind of stuff big businesses pull and they should be up front. 3. We ended up completely cancelling our memberships (both of us) because we thought this way of business was shady and when you think about the cost and what they offer v. what big gyms offer (LA/24) then you'll realize it's absolutely not worth it. all that talk in the beginning is EXACTLY what it sounds like. a sales pitch. don't be sucked in. **I will say the teachers at the childcare are above and beyond. I have told everyone I know about our ECA experience and hopefully saved people quite a bit of $$$ but I have nothing negative to say about the teachers at childcare. ** in case my review is too long. read this reddit forum. https://www.reddit.com/r/Seattle/comments/oanvzy/emerald_city_athletics_a_toxic_manipulative_and/

I called and asked what the monthly was. the told me $30 with no other fees. they wasted my time by…read moregiving me a tour and them trying to sign me for a total of $250 for two months. bunch of sales bs.

Wonderful place to workout…read more Dozens of people have messaged me and asked more specifics relating to my other review. Here are some details: Classes can be very very full so plan to dance close to other people. As of March 2022 masks are no longer required and most everyone attending (adult classes) do not wear them. Music is lively and fun but also super loud so bring your ear plugs if your hearing is sensitive. If you register for a class don't miss the class or cancel the class no closer than 8 hours before the class (I believe) or you will be charged a $15.00 fee. Many many people want to get into class so cancel early. SDF has mostly dance fitness classes offered in the evening and a few other class options (turbo kick etc offered in the morning) as part of the $125.00 monthly membership fee. In addition there are some other special classes (Twerk and monthly dance parties etc) offered at about $25 per class but see the website for further details. I do not believe SDF is part of "class pass" etc. No showers or lockers but there is a bathroom and a bunch of cubbies. The dance floor is cushioned which is great for the KNEES. Super tall ceilings and the gigantic garage door stays open which allows for great air movement. Parking is often tough so you might have to park off site at the park or near the Costco and walk over to the studio. Uplifting community and a great place to land if you love to dance for fitness but aren't looking for super complicated choreography Yes, ALL are welcome here!!!

I highly recommend Seattle Dance! The instructors and so sweet and incredible! The classes are so…read morefun!! Such an amazing welcoming community, get your booties to SDF! -Sara D

Was traveling to Shoreline and the Edmonds location was the closest one. Gym was easy to get to…read morewith plenty of parking. Inside was clean. PLENTY of spray bottles and wipes for members to use. There was live Tv on the treadmill which everyone can appreciate. Gym was large enough for you to lift without being too close to one another.

New, recently redone floors. Decent enough gym, and plenty of equipment selection for me. Staff is…read moretruly great, friendly, helpful, and they keep facilities (bathrooms, showers) clean. But they allow people to walk around barefoot or without shoes, and while I've seen the floor frequently and thoroughly swept, I've never seen it disinfected. There are also a couple of streamers, and I don't want to be in someone else's social media videos. Staff has told me they haven't noticed (how?). * Great staff * Decent equipment selection * A little small for peak hours but usually availability is good * Doesn't have rules requiring shoes (ew) * Doesn't have a rule against filming. Watch out for streaming if you don't want to appear in strangers' social media. * A little expensive for a place where people can't keep their feet in their shoes

Contra Mestra Tigresa leads a welcoming and inclusive community of new and experienced capoeira…read morepractitioners. She sets a great example for kids and adults to train hard, have fun, and support each other. the new location at Suenos de Salsa on Lake City Way at 125th is clean and inviting for training. Capoeira is a lot of fun, combining elements of self-defense, music, dance, acrobatics, history, and linguistics. Come try a class!

Capoeira is a great form of exercise, it combines dance, culture and self defense making it super…read morefun. It definitely builds muscle strength, increases flexibility and balance, and involves a lot of cardio. Sina de Capoeira is a great group with a dedicated teacher and a wonderful community of students.

The cap hill OTF vibes are completely different from all the other studios I've been to in Seattle…read more The vibe is more upbeat more positive and all around just more encouraging!

I can't believe I have been going to orange theory and haven't written a review yet, so here goes!…read moreFirst off I don't give out fives but this place seriously deserves one! When I first got to OTF I was a little back and forth about the prices, I thought it seemed expensive from a typical gym membership, but then again this isn't your average gym. For every class you have an AMAZING trainer in there with you and everyday there is a new work out so your muscles never get used to doing the same thing (which happens when you do those great DVDs at home). I took the three free classes to try it out and was hooked! I immediately saw changes in my over all health. My endurance was higher I was sleeping better, not to mention I was burning a sh*% ton of calories. I've been an athlete for years, I've coached, and hosted workout classes at Western Washington so I can speak to a wide range of people when I say (OTF) orange theory is for everyone. Hopefully if you are reading my review you kind of already know what this place is about (because I didn't really get into that part) but I will mention that each person wears a heart rate monitors during their work out that is projected on a board to keep track of where they are throughout their workout. So how does this work for everyone For the athlete: If you tend to be more competitive and need a harder work out, This class is great for you you get your results after every class and you can constantly try to improve on them the next time. You can also push yourself during ever work out by making sure you stay in the zones

If any ladies in the South Bay are looking for a personal trainer, I would highly recommend working…read morewith Corinne. I was looking for a personal trainer to help me learn exercises outside of the gym, so I did a 6 week program with Corinne, which included a nutrition plan, two 2:1 workouts a week, and a weekly group bootycamp class. In these 6 weeks, I've learned a lot of new exercises, become a lot stronger, built my stamina, and found a community of really awesome, strong women from the weekly bootycamp classes Corinne hosts. Corinne is a wonderful personal trainer to work with that truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Not only is she knowledgeable and professional, she's very sweet and her positive energy helps make your workout sessions enjoyable, even when you're struggling through your third set up burpees.

I've lived in Southbay for almost 4 years and have had a lot of difficulty finding a good fitness…read moregroup to join as well as a fitness trainer I mesh with... until I came across Corinne! Corinne makes the classes so much fun! She puts together a plethora of different exercises that target cardio as well as strength training. I thoroughly enjoy her classes and would recommend her to anybody!