I worked with Dustin for 18 months and it was a game-changer. He created smart, personalized…read moretraining plans that worked with (not against) my knee arthritis. Thanks to his support and accountability, I stayed consistent and hit every workout for over a year--no small feat! I felt stronger, saw real results, and never had to second-guess what to do. The flexibility to train on my own schedule was key, and he even made special workouts for when I traveled. If you're thinking about starting your fitness journey, start it with Dustin. Totally worth it.

I moved from Sacramento and a fabulous personal trainer to the Seattle area, then COVID happened…read more I am primarily a runner, but strength training makes me a better runner, especially with the big hills in the area! As I finished of the 2021 race year, my last race aggravated an already worn and cranky knee. I figured it was time to see if I could find a good body work person to help with recovery. I found Dustin and not only does he do great body work, but I discovered he was a personal trainer as well. I did a DEXA scan then started working with him. I started building up strength, even though I couldn't run. Dustin was very careful not to do anything to aggravate the injury as he built the rest of me up, including supporting muscle groups. By April I was starting to run again. I was also trying to drop the extra COVID pounds I picked up, and while the scale didn't seem to be budging, my clothes were definitely feeling better. I did another DEXA scan, and I had dropped 10 pounds of fat (including most of the visceral fat) and picked up 10 pounds of lean mass, so definitely moving in the right direction! Dustin is very knowledgeable in anatomy, nutrition and the science around performance. We enjoy our discussions, and he appreciates my effort and enthusiasm, and the fact that I run around all over the country running these crazy Ragnar races. Not exactly your normal Grandma pursuit! I highly recommend Dustin, whether you are a competitive athlete, you want to be more healthy in general, fit in your clothes better, or don't want to fall over, break a hip and die! I say that last only somewhat tongue in cheek. It is definitely on my mind; I am appallingly close to that age! But I don't feel old, or look old, and my DEXA scan also shows I have very dense bones, another benefit of running and weightlifting! Just yesterday I was doing single-leg dead lifts with two 35 pound kettlebells and he said, "Just think, most people can't even do these without weight, and here you are with 70 pounds!" DON'T BE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE! Go get in shape with Dustin! You don't HAVE to get to the really big kettlebells either. Talk to Dustin, figure out YOUR goals!

had an amazing experience with our swim instructor Trisha! She has done a fantastic job helping our…read morekids progress and feel comfortable in the water. Every week, they're genuinely excited and joyful to attend class, which says so much about her approach and connection with them. We couldn't be happier with the progress they've made and the positive, encouraging atmosphere she creates. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a patient and enthusiastic swim instructor!

We love Columbia Athletic Club. My son has taken swim lessons there for years, and has been on the…read moreswim team for the last 2 years. Coach Nico is so good and energetic with the kids, and my son is learning so much from him. I definitely recommend Columbia for all your swim needs and fun children's swim events (like the Halloween swim party). ​

They play the absolute worst music SO LOUDLY you cannot hear your own stuff, even with noise…read morecancelling headphones. It's the same shitty 20 songs over and over again. It's the worst thing ever. Not worth it on that alone!! The steam room and sauna also don't get hot enough at all. This place is a piece of crap.

Since Bay Club acquired 425 Fitness, the member experience at the Issaquah location has gone…read moresharply downhill...higher dues, tighter guest rules, and worse value than what many of us originally signed up for. I used to rave about 425 Fitness to friends and coworkers and personally got people to join, now I feel like the joke is on me for being so loyal. My monthly cost has gone up even though nothing meaningful has improved in the day‑to‑day experience at the club. Bay Club has a pattern of frequent, sometimes steep dues increases at other locations, and existing members often describe the communication around those hikes as unclear or last‑minute. For a gym that was already in a good place before the sale, these price jumps feel like pure monetization, not an investment back into the member community. All good things come to an end. It just happened to soon. They plan on increasing prices consistently too.

I was a total newb to Pilates when I took a couple of classes with Nancy. She's a great listener…read morewhen I told her of the issues I wanted to work on and she observed how the issues affected my body. The instruction she gave me was spot on and I felt relief from my pain immediately. I realize the problems I have will take additional work but I'm confident that with Nancy's help I'll continue to improve. Looking forward to my next session!

I have been having back and colon issues for many years. I have been recommended this place by my…read morechiropractor. Since then I feel like new. Nancy the personal instructor is so knowledgeable and has been able to not only pin point the issues but took care of them. I am still going twice a week and I feel like I cannot stop. I highly recommend this place to people who has physical injuries or need to strengthen their body. Nancy has also multiple areas of expertise that goes beyond what you can get in major sport places.

Ashley is a uniquely talented and committed trainer. She has…read moresuperior knowledge of techniques, a calm and persuasive attitude and saintly patience. Plus, she's a genuinely pleasant person to talk to :) I've seen remarkable results in just 12 sessions so re-upping for the foreseeable future was a no-brainer to continue change my body composition, navigate proper nutrition and maintain motivation. Couldn't have asked for better.

Ryan is the best possible trainer one can have! This was the…read morefirst time I took personal training sessions with the goal of strengthening my chronic lower back and regain general fitness. Ryan worked with me to come up with a program that we diligently worked towards over 3 months. All this while Ryan was patient with me and explained the science behind each of the exercise we did. Now, I am able to bench press 95 pounds and deadlift 125 pounds and I haven't felt a pinch in my lower back!

From the owner: I specialize in working with all levels of fitness and experience, including individuals with…read morepre-existing conditions and/or injuries. I communicate well with other health care providers to ensure that my program design is safe and right for you. I not only design scientific-based programs, but I also do my best to make it enjoyable and especially educational and informative for you. I believe an exceptional trainer provides the skills that can be of great value for the customer beyond their workouts with a trainer. Currently, I am only seeing clients at home or at Fit Academy in Beaverton or Peak Personal Training in Lake Oswego.

I've been training with Alina for a few months now, and she's exactly the kind of coach I was…read morehoping to find. I'm a functional medicine health coach and nurse, so I really value a thoughtful, intentional approach--and that's what she delivers. She meets you where you're at, challenges you in all the right ways (don't let the super kind smile fool you!), and focuses on building strength that supports what you need in real life--not just burning calories. I especially appreciate her emphasis on controlled, full-range movement--perfect for someone like me whose top goal is to stay strong as I age and avoid injury. If you're looking for purpose in your training, not just checking the box of "working out"--Alina's the one.

I started training with Alina at the end of 2022. I was 50 years old, had never done any sport or…read morefitness in my life, was obese with several physical issues that I was afraid would stop me from being able to exercise. I had also decided that I needed to change my lifestyle if I want to have any chance of being healthy and mobile for the next 20-30 years, and finding a personal trainer was at the top of my list. I did not feel confident just going to the gym and trying to figure stuff out on my own. Alina is an awesome trainer. She completely understood where I was coming from, what my goals and fears were and was able to suggest adaptation to exercises and some new equipment that I had never even heard about. She is an educated, knowledgeable and experienced trainer and an awesome person all around. I really appreciated that she was able to explain what we were doing and why, short term and long term. I was impressed by how well she was able to judge my abilities (she was better at it than me!) and how attentive she was during our training. I could relax and exercise without any anxiety. I have to say that it was really impressive how she was able to give me just the right amount and type of encouragement and support I needed. All of these things led me to enjoy my gym time even more. It's been over a year now, and my results are great! I am so much stronger and capable now, with better stamina, and have more self confidence. I am seeing some body recomposition happening and I couldn't be happier. My mental health has improved a lot and now going to the gym is the highlight of my week. I'm pretty sure I gained a friend in Alina, along with all those other things, which is beyond awesome. I was incredibly lucky to have found Alina when I had. I'm very sorry to see her leave this area, but I am confident that she gave me a solid foundation for my fitness journey, and that I will be able to continue to build on it throughout the years. I wish her all the best in the new chapter of her life.

Company advertised 7 day free trial for this location (location name and address mentioned in…read moreconfirmation email). But of course when I arrived the promotion was not given, stating this location isn't participating (even though the marketing and confirmation email mentioned this location). I'm sure there's a disclaimer somewhere, but who's tired of this kind of marketing BS? I don't really care about the 7 day trial, I just hate being lied to.

Membership isn't the cheapest at $45/month (to visit any club) but the hours of literally ANYTIME…read moreis what makes it worth it. What makes this location in specific better is that after hours is never busy. I just moved up here a few weeks ago and go to the gym after 10pm and there has been at most, one other person in the gym. Location is easy to get to, plenty of parking. Fairly, its closer to a 4.5 star - if there was more amenities (sauna, hot tub, pool, basketball etc) but considering it being a smaller franchised gym - it's really as good as it gets.