Great offshoot of the main gym. With the influx of newer climbers (with bad safety and climbing…read moreetiquette) recently, I've felt pretty unsafe at the main gym. Upper Walls has a safer pad layout, as well as much fewer disrespectful/dangerous climbers. Though there aren't as many problems, the boards there are great, and can always pose a new challenge.

Very small - only four walls (two big two small). Not sure why they decided to have this separate…read morelocation from the main Fremont one. The problems are mostly overhang, very minimal slab + vertical. Not as crowded as the other site since the problem set is much smaller.

Such an amazing, caring g safe space creates for movement from home. Adaptive techniques, no…read morejudgement zone. All ability levels. Never judged me for being in pain or needing accommodations for movements. I just wanted someone to help me keep my strength, and sanity. Highly reccomend.

This is the type of business that everyone needs!!! I took part in Stacey's 10 week strength…read moretraining class and the care and commitment I received to make it through was amazing! She is all about "listening to your body" And protecting yourself. Stacey was committed to ensure we didn't hurt ourselves and gave wonderful instructions throughout! I've learned so much about my body and I feel the strongest I've ever felt in my life! This experience has and will be with me for a lifetime! Stacey is an advocate for eliminating diet culture which is what attracted me to be a part of strength training! My experience was hands down the best! I highly recommend you take her strength training classes!

Just an update a year later that this place is still going strong! They have added a bunch of new…read moreinstructors and have really amped up their special events with a lot of one-offs that work on specific poses or are just fun community events like their Disco Yogas. The Program Director/Instructor Lead does a lot of work to make sure the teachers are knowledgeable and there are exciting things to look forward to both in her own classes (shout out ballet!) and for the general studio. I would say this place is very student-friendly while having a few lines/boundaries around being late and missing classes that they need to hold firm because they are a business. Make sure you plan to leave lots of time to find parking!

Big fan of classes at flight room. They have several locations across Seattle, but I primarily…read moreattend the Green Lake location. Everything is clean and classes are small so you get personalized help. All the instructors are amazing and you can adjust anything as you need. There are different levels of classes for your desired level of challenge. I come almost daily.

I took a solidcore class for the first time yesterday! It is located on the ground floor of Ballard…read moreYards, which is a short walk from my home. It's very conveniently located. Staff there were friendly and welcomed me for my first visit. I took the Signature 50: Full Body with Janelle. Janelle walked me through how the workout will go and how to use the machine. She explained everything clearly and I appreciated how encouraging she was throughout the workout. She made rounds during the class and came over several times to help me with my form, which was very helpful. She also helped me adjust the springs when switching over to a different movement every time, so that I can follow the workout with minimal pause. As someone who occasionally leads group runs at Brooks Trailhead, her dedication was inspiring and made me think about how I could improve my attitude when attending to my run group. I've heard that solidcore workouts are tough. That morning, I kind of rolled out of bed and headed right over, so my body was just waking up when I started the class. It was a shock to my system when the class commenced with an intense plank session. I sometimes do track workouts where I push myself pretty far, but I've never pushed myself this hard through a strength workout. I wasn't sure when this part would end, so it got me off guard and in my head I was thinking how I hated this. But this made me realize how I should probably push myself harder during my regular strength routine because I found out I could do more with my body in class. I was drenched in sweat in the first five minutes of class. The area where you put your arms on the machine became slippery pretty fast, so I think it would be a good idea to put a towel there to prevent slipping. Also, because of all the sweating, I took several pauses from workout to hydrate. I wish there are defined water breaks during class because it was hard to find a time to take a pause. Maybe solidcore prioritizes that we keep going and not stop during the workout, though. During the class, we were in the side plank oblique position for a while. That pose didn't come naturally for me but it was interesting to try different forms that I wouldn't do otherwise. I don't remember working on my back muscles all that much in class, but my LAT area became really sore post workout. It probably means I have weak back muscles. The shoulder raises at the end of the class was also short but tough on me. In such ways, the class made me realize where my weaknesses are and made me want to get stronger. In many ways I mentioned above, I experienced a lot of discoveries about myself in class. It's definitely worth the price. I'm thinking about returning for another class or two so that I can solidify in my memory what to work on for my body.

I look forward to my workouts with Shea. Her supportive, well-planned approach is encouraging,…read morechallenging, and rewarding. I am experiencing the results in my clothes and in feeling amazing and stronger. I've had knee and back issues previously but Shea has helped me worked through them to make my body stronger and firm up my core. She believes in actual results....seeing improvements in the motion, balance, and strength. It is a huge relief not to be judged by the scale as there are no weigh-ins. For anyone who has never worked with a trainer or is looking for a positive, supportive, knowledgeable trainer I highly recommend Shea.

What a welcome relief!…read more Shea Leonard is a different kind of personal trainer. Even though she's on the young side, the programs that she's created for me are just challenging enough that I am regaining some lost strength while avoiding the incapacitating soreness and/or injury that I've suffered at the hands of other PTs. I especially appreciate her focus on helping me maintain proper technique. Like I said, I'm in this to regain some lost strength, not to spend time on the disabled list! And, at the risk of repeating myself - Shea is a different kind of personal trainer. She uses her observational skills to create and modify programs so that we get the most out of them, which is something that I deeply appreciate. So will you!

Aeron is just a fantastic, energetic and positive trainer. I've been in her class for almost 3…read moreyears and have benefitted tremendously. She mixes it up a lot, so that it's always a challenge. She also creates a wonderful sense of community in her classes. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Aeron has certainly found her calling in her fun exercise classes! I have enjoyed the lively and…read moreenergizing way she conducts her classes for 5 + years.. My body and mind notices the difference it has made. Thank you Aeron!

I am a long time client of Mary's. Originally I was a rower and then a runner who rarely did any…read moreother training. Mary has added a strength program for me that has built my strength, reduced injuries and seen me through rehab from 3 kids, countless overuse injuries and a serious car accident. She is thoughtful and direct. She keeps you honest, pushes a bit a bit but also helps you rest when you need it. Her passion for her helping people find their health and wellness at any age is unique.

Mary trained me consistently 3 times a week for years. Her knowledgeable and approach instills…read moreconfidence and quickly establishes a foundation of trust between her and her clients. When you work with her, she will listen to what your goals are and work hand in hand with you to achieve them. She will also always be very transparent with you about what she sees, objectively, is getting in the way of you reaching your health and wellness goals. This can really help propel you forward and help you overcome what quite possibly has been holding you back for years.

Todo Bien Wellness has helped me find my confidence! As someone who has never really consistently…read moreworked out this was the perfect place to start. Jim Spence is top notch at what he does and is passionate about his work. Along with being a very affordable Personal Training option you will see results very quickly! Jim has a great approach to Personal Training and will tailor his method to your specific needs. Highly recommend Todo Bien!

Judy is a wonderful masseuse, not the very very best I've ever had (that would be Kim in Boston)…read morebut definitely in the top 10. She's great with shoulders, which is where I have the majority of my problems, but on top of that, she is a caring human being. I usually don't say fluffy things like "great energy" but that pretty much described my experience. It's a little far from my house in Edmonds, and the space is not the nicest, but it's clean and functional and down to earth. I'd recommend it, for sure.