Balanced Fitness is a hidden gem. Sam referred me here after I messed up my lower back in a body…read moreboarding incident in Hawaii (tough life, I know). I had felt the back pain on and off for about a year, but a long flight to Australia (again, so tough to be me) seemed to have escalated that pain to a whole new level. It was getting to a point where little things like getting out of the car was painful to do. I knew Alan had a lot of experience, but I was not expecting him to "cure" my lower back pain. I had previously also gone to massage therapists and chiropractors to consult my lower back pain, which resulted in temporary reliefs. After 4 sessions (as Alan had predicted when we started discussing my treatment plan), I felt like a brand new (wo)man, without ANY trace of pain. What I really like about Alan is that he doesn't try to sell you things. At our first consultation, Alan recommended a treatment plan of 4-6 sessions. With the weekly progress, he could see that I would not need the additional 2 sessions. He sent me away with some homework to strengthen my core, to prevent future back injury, and told me that I could check in with him anytime I wanted. He really knows what he's doing and his rate is beyond reasonable. He also specializes in fitness coaching (as the name suggests), both 1:1 and in group settings, for adults and children. I have yet to try one of his fitness classes, because honestly, I'm scared about getting my ass kicked here. Even though I've splurged to train with some awesome coaches over the years, my laziness often got the best of me and even the restorative workouts at Balanced Fitness was calorie-burning enough for me. That's another great thing about Alan: he has this gravitas about him that makes you feel like you should be trying harder without being condescending or actually saying the obvious, which is: "Wow you really suck at that!" It's been over 2 months now since my last treatment and I'm still pain-free. Regardless of your fitness and health goals, if you're serious about it, you should check out Balanced Fitness.

Alan is a committed, caring trainer who always has your fitness goals in mind. He's a great…read morelistener, is open to feedback and will change things up based on your needs and goals. His workouts are tough, but he motivates you throughout so you can finish strong. I was at my top fitness level while working out with Alan.

This is one of the most legit group of trainers that I have worked with. I completely love the…read moreconcept of not having to wait in Seattle traffic, just to get to the gym after an hour of sitting in my car in bumper to bumper traffic, only to get to the gym and be so stressed out I don't even feel like working out any more. These guys eliminate that annoying factor and bring the gym to you instead. Great trainers, great motivators, very outgoing energetic personalities. I highly recommend Fitness On The Go trainers they are awesome. :)

as a previous trainer: honestly this is not a company for you…read more- you have to pay them to work for them $420. They sale the idea as coaching system - by contract they are not obligated to provide you a minimum number of referrals and or any referrals. Yes you read that right. - as a new trainer you are in a probation period of 6 months. Based on their contact, they are not obligated to give you referrals = you are not making money but you are paying them $420 = you start loosing money. If you want to cancel you have to pay them $900. - if you want b.cards, shirts, etc. You have to buy it + taxes + shipping. - you are an independent contractor = dont get benefit - if a person is shopping around, they offered a free consultation. They call it leads = the trainer goes for free to convince the person / have a consultation session. This can be 30 - 60 min of your time + commuting for free. Keep in mind there is a 50/50 chances that the person is just shopping around. - if you are a new trainer and you got your first client. You have done your free consultation for free + work at least 5 to 6 sessions for free to pay for the monthly dues = you spent like 11 hours of you life (commuting and other for free). If you have two clients, it gets a bit easier but still you need to have those hours down to make some money. what i have said, it didnt exist before. The company has a new business model and only follow one single goal. Their own benefit. The trainers might have the best intention and give the best workout of your life. The client might be happy but the trainer is barely making it. i dont recomend this company to any trainer.

I have taken classes are Union Pilates and they are always top notch. The owner, Ashley, is…read moreamazingly strong and focused and is a joy to learn from. I often feel self-conscious about my physical abilities and flexibility and am intimidated by going to work out classes. However, Ashley provides a comfortable environment for all bodies - no embarrassment about my lack of flexibility at Union Pilates. I have also done a 1:1 session that was very helpful. It's good to have some personalized feedback on what my needs are and what I can do to make improvements.

If you're looking for a challenging and fun workout, sign up for one of Ashley Newman's classes at…read moreUnion Pilates. I've experienced a number of different pilates instructors and Ashley is by far the best. She helps and motivates me to stretch a little further, reach a little higher, even when I didn't think I could. The result is a workout that gets me to sit and stand taller, be aware of my posture more often and is bringing life back into my frozen shoulder. Sign up for one a class at Union Pilates today. You and your muscles will be glad you did!

** I downed it. The rude PCC person and my attempts to talk about customer sucked all the joy out…read moreof the event.. I might go down.. shall see. ***** This was til 3 PM today. It is sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation. it's a big day of play for mostly kids and families. I went because Corepower had a booth for kids yoga. when I arrived I found out that they, unlike any onther group, was only there for an hour and I missed it Dang. 94.1 had a fun booth. A stage featured kids dancing and performing and also had dance lessons. Pemco took our pictures. I'll be on a website some day.. PCC has an elaborate game of getting tickets to let you get food. This process was not explained as I went from place to place and I ended up being denied an ice tea because I didn't have a ticket I didnt know how to get. DANG! People need a little info sheet to explain how to get tickets, give out samples and staff needs to speak politley to people who want iced tea on a hot day. I anticipate that next year PCC will improve their information about getting tickets. It's not about winning- its about having fun and being part of a family of many great fun healthy groups who promote health through activities. I spoke to some very friendly parks and rec folks. This event is getting bigger and bigger each year. If you don't get there today... 364 days will pass. Oh yeah, not on the website was free kayakig and free tacos from Taco Time. The 4 instead of 5 is because of the iced tea girl.. she could have nicely explained how to get a ticket instead of flatly refusing. and " that would defeat the whole purpose". What purpose?

I've been training with Will McIntosh for 6 months and I I'm not planning on stopping…read more I'll keep it brief but I hit a plateau with my training, wasn't able to increase my weight or gain noticeable muscle mass I struggled like this for at least 4 months until a friend of mine recommended McIntosh (then working at LA fitness) I won't exaggerate when I say in five weeks I attained what I did not believe was possible. I actually might have quit taking bodybuilding and fitness seriously had I not started training with him. He was knowledgeable enough to correct minor form inaccuracies and tweak my rest periods (there were other things but these were the principle adaptations) to set me on the right track towards visible improvement and continually breaking PRs. His knowledge as a nutritionist helped me break out of my under eating habits and actually drew out a meal plan FOR FREE for me after a session one day just out of the blue. He pushed me harder than any other trainer, but I was happy to put in the work to actually get results. Highly recommended.

Climbed my craziest climb yet. Granite Mountain. It was hard but soooo worth it. Thanks Kirchoff…read morefitness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking for your own Jillian Michaels in Seattle? Well look no further! I have traditionally been,…read morewhat I consider, relatively in shape. However, with my work schedule and social activities pulling me in different directions, I was having trouble committing time consistently to an effective exercise program. Chris's boot camp provided structure, motivation, and best of all measureable results! In addition to the work-outs, Chris keeps us motivated through inspiring emails and added outside activities such as nutrition classes to help all aspects of health. It was worth getting up early to fit into my favorite pair of jeans!

Used to love this place back when it was a CrossFit gym, I felt like they genuinely cared about my…read moresuccess. I tried signing up again years later for their nutrition coaching. I can't speak to the quality of it but I can say that they have some very sleazy sales practices. First of all, they tried to lock me into purchasing a year's worth of coaching in advance; looks like they don't allow going session by session for no adequately explained reason. They tried to frame it as "a commitment and investment that I'm making" Despite this, I was still intrigued so I told the guy in the sales call that I'll need some time to look at my finances, and he wouldn't allow it. He kept me on the call and repeatedly insisted that "if I really wanted this, finances wouldn't be an issue". Used a lot of other clearly canned sales lines and gimmicks. He called it "holding me accountable". I can't speak to the quality Sasquatch's coaching itself, but it's hard to trust that they are approaching things with my best interest at heart when they are clearly just trying to sell me something. I ended up getting nutrition coaching elsewhere.

Absolutely love working out here. All the COVID safe…read morepractices are followed pre and post workout making me feel safe here. The workouts are comprehensive and take me through strengthening the full body and the coaches are awesome. Really love this place.

This book completely changed the way I look at training. Before reading it, I realized I had been…read moreapproaching my workouts all wrong--focusing on the wrong lifts and not really understanding how they translated to performance on the field. This book broke everything down clearly and showed me how to train the right way for baseball, not just to "get stronger" in the gym. Another huge takeaway was nutrition. I thought I had a decent idea of how to eat, but I wasn't fueling myself properly for peak performance. The strategies in this book made it simple to understand what to eat, when to eat, and how to recover the right way. The section on mental training was also eye-opening. I had been neglecting the mental side of the game, and this book gave me the tools to approach practice, competition, and even setbacks with the right mindset. There's a ton of practical information in here--specific training programs and step-by-step guidance--that makes it easy to put into action and see results quickly. My only regret is not finding this book sooner. Thank you so much for putting together such a valuable resource for baseball players.

It is REALLY hard to find baseball specific trainers to work with high school kids who want extra…read moreguidance and help since they have a dream to play baseball in college, whether it's a D1 school or JUCO. Logan has great advice, knowledge and insight, and players can get this by either getting his e-book OR doing personal coaching with him!