I just started going here consistently and I LOVE IT! I really don't enjoy cardio but I feel like…read morethese classes totally trick me into loving it, plus getting strength in alone the way. The class formats are really fun-lots of variety and each week builds on previous classes so you feel like you're learning and getting the hang of things after a week or two. Walking into the studio is also just FUN- so inclusive, fun music and lights, and super supportive instructors. My favorite classes are Bands with Elise and Dance with Chris! I feel like even after 2 weeks of consistency I already feel like my endurance is improving and I was able to advance to a more challenging resistance band in the Bands class. Looking forward to seeing results once I keep up the consistency!

Well, I'm clearly in the minority here with my overall feelings of AKT. I think AKT can be a great…read moreplace to work out depending on your expectations. I went to my first class a few weeks ago and this was the first fitness class that I thought about walking out before it ended. Don't get me wrong, the studio is awesome and has a nice vibe - the staff is super friendly as well. But this didn't feel like dancing...it was more like...how would I describe it... choreographed fitness steps for suburban housewives with no rhythm. Ah, there we go. Instructions were super fast and hard to follow, the music didn't match the vibe of the dance.... ie: attempting to dance hip hop style to a Jackson 5 song. (I use the term hip hop style loosely because I *think* that's what they were aiming for.) I'm glad I went though..I'd been wanting to try AKT for a while but learned it was not for me. I think this could be a great place for a specific demographic, though.

CYCLEBAR @ REDMOND TOWN CENTER…read more As a first timer, I was super excited to check out this spot. They are huge on emails, I mean I got sent 4 different emails about which bike i'm on, the time I need to be there, etc. So be ready to get spammed and reminded! Parking was available and free, i'd recommend parking in the garage! Cycle Bar is located on the top floor. Checking in could've been improved - I wasn't greeted by the front desk until she realized I was new since everyone that walked in just signed in through a side Ipad. However she was kind to show me the cycling shoes. Walking into the place where the lockers were was very welcoming - they celebrated new coming people as well as a people who hit milestones. I loved seeing my name on there, it was so adorable. The cycling class itself was super fun and energetic! Shoutout to the instructor Emily G for making me feel super welcomed and helping me set up. Overall, this class was incredible - I definitely love how lively everyone is in the room. This spot should definitely expand to bigger!

I highly recommend Cyclebar Redmond Town Center. The instructors are energetic and personable, the…read morePlaylist is always fun, the studio is clean and well organized, class packages are reasonably priced and you get a really amazing workout. I've been a member for 7 years and love it!

Great gym, clean facility, friendly staff, and awesome atmosphere. Definitely recommend 425 Gym!read more

As longtime members, my husband and I are disappointed to share why we've decided to leave the…read moreclub. In recent years, our primary use of the facility was the swimming pool, where lane-sharing during busy periods became increasingly frustrating and confrontational. Several members routinely refused to share lanes and responded aggressively when approached. Despite bringing these concerns to management, we felt that staff failed to enforce the rules and, at times, appeared to accommodate those monopolizing the pool. The situation became so unpleasant that we ultimately stopped feeling comfortable using a facility we had once enjoyed. If you're considering joining, save yourself the headache. There are plenty of other clubs in the area with saltwater pools, professional staff, and, most importantly, a more respectful and welcoming community. AC

Very glad for their new hours. The business hours on yelp has not updated yet. 7 days a week this…read morelocation is finally open till 11pm. Not quite 24hours which is still a bummer but much better than the early close times that forced me to go all the way to Issaquah when I wanted to get a late workout in, not to mention I don't need to worry about what the random hours over the weekends are. I only mostly use the weights area and mainly come in later at night after 9pm. At these hours the gym is only moderately crowded. I don't get every machine immediately but it's not so crowded to the point where you can't absolutely find something else to work on while waiting for the machine you actually want to free up.

It's unfortunate to have to show this picture as well but this is a common occurrence at this gym…read more In the past I have seen the toilets left like this for days at a time. I guess I am just in shock this is left like this. This was taken at 0600 in 24 hours defense it sounds like their cleaning crew comes late at night but they need to figure out a better way to do this for how much they are charging.

I am moving to the Eastside and was looking for the nearest Pure Barre options and the Redmond…read morelocation popped up. All the staff and instructors are incredibly warm and helpful and knowledgeable. They make an effort to get to know you and remember your name (and say it correctly!). The classes are really good and follow the classic Pure Barre formula. The facility is convenient in a bustling part of town and has great parking options, so it's easy to squeeze in a class while running errands. I'm really happy to have found this spot! Note, I've been using this via ClassPass and they're moving off the platform, so you'll need to buy classes or a membership directly and they are not transferable across other locations since Pure Barre a private franchise model.

You can't go wrong joining Pure Barre Redmond. Some reasons are:…read more1. the teachers are very interested in giving their best classes. Their enthusiasm is infectious. 2. volume of classes per day 3. variety of classes per day 4. assistance from teachers regarding questions about form and technique 5. helps getting you into your best shape with regular in-body scans 6. I really like the Define class with the heavier weights but there are classes that are more Cardio based or yoga style. There is also a class geared towards beginners. 7. the various challenges throughout the year help you set goals to achieve. 8. the owner takes into consideration her clientele's feedback on adding class formats and times that the customers would like to have.

I tried out this gym after moving to the area and had a great experience. While it's on the smaller…read moreside, it's very well-equipped and offers everything you need for a solid workout. The owner was incredibly friendly and personable, which made the environment feel welcoming right away. I chose to join another gym that better suited my needs, but I would definitely recommend giving this place a try!

I was a member of Eastside Gym WAY back in the day-- when Lonny first started it! He's a great guy…read moreand LOVES his members. Best equipment. It's a true neighborhood gym and it really feels like a family. I live in Hawaii these days but there will always be a place in my heart for Lonny and the Eastside Gym memories! Much Aloha! Guy Steele

I know I am unfit, and am very aware that I haven't done much exercise in the past. I am also an…read moreolder person, who has a medical issue that causes faintness after exterion. I was looking for someone who could work with me and encourage me to do more. I was not expecting someone who would try and shame me by comparing me with others (including his 11 year old daughter) in front of my wife and her friends.

The gym itself I have no problem with, but the trainer I worked with there constantly rescheduled,…read moreno showed to an appointment, communicated poorly, and never improved despite promising repeatedly how our schedule would be consistent. It's been 6 months, and I still haven't received my training. 3 stars for the gym but negative stars for my trainer.

I was looking for a local studio to try aerial yoga with a friend. I saw the previous yelp reviews…read moreof customers having a bad experience with someone from the studio, but I thought it may have been a one off event and wanted to give them a try. Since their website address leads to a broken link I reached out on facebook messenger. I used one of Facebooks canned responses to ask 'Do you have any promotions?' and the response was 'Never. I find that kind of model disgusting'. Didn't know asking if they have a promos was such a negative question and I asked them to elaborate, but have not gotten a response. I'm still trying to figure out why my questions was so bad? (Attached screenshot)

Wow, my abs have not been this sore in a while! I had heard about Knotty Yoga through the aerial…read moregrapevine and decided to give it a chance when one of Meetup groups planned a meetup here. I took the intro class that was specially priced at $19. For an hour and a half, it was an incredible deal that I could not pass up...and it was more than worth it! There were about 18+ people in the class and we started with a warm up on the silks. Afterwards, we watched Mason and 2 other instructors demo on the rope, silks, and lyra respectively. We then learned a few things on the silks and did a quick stretch of the upper body. The verdict? The warmup is NOT a beginner warmup. There's lots of balancing of the upper body on the arms or forearms while the legs are held up by the silk apparatus. As the body is balancing, it is moving forwards, backwards, and twisting side to side. For me, the warmup was great and challenging, but I could see it being difficult for a beginner. Vivian was the instructor on the silks. I found her explanations and demonstrations thorough as I had previously learned one of the tricks at another studio but had not understood it fully until Vivian explained it another way. We were learning how to climb the silks and even though there was heavy emphasis on the use of the legs, I didn't hear any guidance about relieving any tightness in the forearms or the hands during the instruction. And in the cool down/stretching, there was no focus on these parts of the body at all. For the cool down, we paired up and all we did was twist the upper body while pulling on each others arms. Time was up but I wished that there would have been more time for more thorough stretching. Now I realize that there were a lot of people in the class and it was an intro class so I am probably calling out personal particulars, but I was really impressed with the overall vibe of the studio. I like their whole hybrid exercise modality idea. The instruction was awesome. The studio is a great space and I am especially looking forward to taking future classes in trapeze and lyra. Lastly, I find the pricing options a great value.