I've been a member of this location for a little over 2 years. I've seen a recent decline in…read morecleanliness and quality of customer service. While I understand the challenges of staff turnover I can't help but think it really comes down to the managers and their leadership/support for their staff. Leading by example is always important but I don't see that at this location. The bathrooms are often dirty, toilet paper on the ground. The gym floor, including equipment has dust and dirt everywhere. I saw the head manager and an employee mopping the gym floor for the first time this month. A daily cleaning sweep would help tremendously. More attentive staff would benefit greatly in setting the stage and providing a welcoming and professional atmosphere. I don't see this as frequent, it depends on who is at the front desk. Managers seem to be "there" but not present, attentive and responsive to members when they are at the front desk. Lastly, I've seen a few members record their workouts using a tripod. What I do not see is those members asking those around them if it's okay for them to record. Nor do I see signage about cell phone etiquette for photos/videos outside of phone calls. Corporate office please consider creating a policy with signage about recording/photos. I recently was told that I was being recorded by a man who I did not know. I had no clue until the employee let me know. I'm so thankful for her and how observant and attentive she was. She alerted me right away and told the man he could not record. Although I wish they would have removed him from the gym, she as a non manager took action. What I saw lacking was the chain of leadership stepping in about the situation. Unfortunately it wasn't the first time management heard about this man recording-sigh. There is a lot to unpack here... I'm disappointed to see the lack of accountability and professionalism at this location. I enjoy coming to this gym for the community I created here. I want management to become better and EVOLVE. Perhaps good coaching, professional development, and consistent mentoring would be a great opportunity to help revamp. I hope this location can be a more positive, welcoming, professional and clean environment.

Okay...after my last yelp review things have gotten much better! For things I didn't even talk…read moreabout; the lights in the tanning & red light have mostly been updated. Every single hand sanitizer that was out or broken is now not only working but has hand sanitizer in it! The employees are still relaxed but they are accurately putting the time in the right beds for tanning & red light and I've noticed the employees who normally do less doing more! Truly a turn around into 5 star territory. I want to thank all the employees & managers who've stepped up to create a space where I want to stay. Thank you so very much! Keep it up!!

Great staff, lots of free classes, good equipment and facilities. Very reasonable membership…read moreprices, and opportunities to volunteer.

I've been working out here on and off since 2011. I highly recommend the small group personal…read moretraining "squads" and CrossFit classes!

Great gym - it's clean, affordable, easy to use, has all the equipment you need, and lots of…read morestreet parking!

Fantastic gym! Only reason why I had to leave was due to moving out of the neighborhood. Would…read morehighly recommend.

I attended the RetroFit classes at GymSmithy for about 10 months. I then moved away from Seattle,…read moreand GymSmithy is one of the places I miss most. The Retrofit class is great - in my case, it was the perfect regimen to build up a baseline of strength after coming out of a fairly sedentary period in my life. Travis, the owner, cultivates an energetic, welcoming, disciplined environment. You'll quickly see that the classes are full of regulars - folks stick with GymSmithy because it's a supportive and effective setting that really feels like a community. I joined with the goal of establishing a physical exercise routine, which I did, but ultimately kept coming because of the profound positive effect the classes and community had on my mental health. If you leave nearby in Seattle and are looking for a place to invest in both your body and mind, I'd highly recommend GymSmithy.

I attend the Retrofit classes at GymSmithy. The classes are high intensity interval training, about…read more12 exercises per round, 1 minute each, 3 rounds in total. This is hands down the best use of my time and money for fitness classes. Each day's workout works the entire body in a balanced way and provides fitness that builds rather than destroys one's body. The exercises are structured so that you can choose your intensity; there is never pressure to do more than you can safely do. I can feel confident that after a Retrofit class I am stronger and less prone to injury in my normal life. There is no body shaming or pressure to look a certain way. The pricing is great, and there's no hidden fees or confusing contracts. No annual fee, processing fee, initiation fees, or equipment fees like big box gyms charge. Here you pay for the class, you take the class. The owner, Travis, gives great personal attention and feedback during classes, and keeps things entertaining so classes are fun instead of a chore. After working out at GymSmithy I'm always looking forward to my next opportunity to come back.

I'm finally learning how to enjoy the water! Thanks to Cori who is an amazing and skillful and very…read morepatient teacher. I've only had two one-one-one 90-minute lessons so far and feeling a lot more confident than when I started.

As an older retired person always afraid of deep water I can say that Orca Swim changed my life. I…read morejust snorkeled in deep water in Maui on their retreat yesterday! Cori is amazing as are all the instructors with Orca. The company is great in terms of their communications, with speedy responses and openness to answering questions (kudos to Lynar!). in summary you will NOT regret taking their Foundations One course and then moving on to their fantastic Hawaii trip. My life now includes swimming with joy!

Vigor Ground Fitness is awesome because of the people there - both staff and other members. I…read moremade a decision to invest in 65 yr old myself to become the best person I could be. I did my research and decided to try Vigor's trial program; it was the best decision that I made for me. I'm becoming stronger and healthier due to the support of my trainer and I enjoy the work and the environment there. I just finished the 42 Strong program and I learned and incorporated the nutritional training and advice to assist in my health journey. If you want to become the best version of yourself, check out Vigor Ground Fitness!

A couple of weeks ago I completed a 14-day trial with vigor and had the opportunity to try out some…read moreof their classes, as well as a one-on-one with a personal trainer. I came in looking for something that would provide more strength training into my daily routine and Vigor provided exactly what I was looking for during this trial. 100% recommend this place if you like small group strength training. All the coaches and staff are awesome! (:

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.

It's a wonderful calm studio with great instructors. Modifications were made & attention to…read moreabilities were well appreciated. Price & availability another plus

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!