I thought this would be an easy review to write but once I sat down I realized that this would…read morecertainly not be the case!! Christine is HANDS DOWN the epitome of what a personal trainer should be. Her care, dedication, and passion for her clients blew me away. She took the time to not only listen about my health and fitness goals but took it 1, 2, 3 steps further by providing me with customized eating plans, motivational reminders and investigating the route cause (and natural relief of) several medical ailments I had never taken the time to address or noticed before. I'm talking about even the way I walk here, folks. Incredible!! I truly never thought I could look forward to getting my butt kicked in an intense workout, either, but Christine had me leaving her gym with a smile on my sweaty face every time. I can honestly say that she has made me stronger both physically, mentally and even spiritually. Moving to the city for work has been an incredibly bittersweet experience mostly because I'm no longer close by to see her regularly. If you're looking to make dramatic changes to your body with a partner/mentor by your side who 1. Has known your struggle firsthand and 2. Sees you as much more than just a client, welcoming Christine into your life will be the best thing you EVER do for yourself. It was for me!

Christine is real. She gets the struggles and the delights of living in a body as well as the…read moretension between what we want (fitness, muscles, endurance!) and the sometimes ebbing drive to go after it. She has taken the time to get me. In every training session, Christine brings her authenticity to the mat - with a spirit of curiosity, patience, non-judgement and motivation that is beneficial for anyone from the individual who can't walk a mile to super athletes. She is not a rote cheer leader; what she offers is more rare and valuable. Christine brings the physiological and nutritional science. She brings genuine care. And she brings real, unfettered energy. Christine has helped me to help my body remember what it is capable of. Somehow, she surreptitiously invited me to do things I didn't think I could (and honestly, sometimes didn't want to!). And, at 42, thanks to my work with Christine and her faith in the body's capacity to heal, I've exceeded my fitness goals, am stronger than I've ever been and am excited to continue growing stronger and more confident in my body with her expert guidance.

I've been training with Coach Nick for a little over three months and the results have been…read moreincredible. I was looking to level up my training and he's absolutely delivered. Nick brings great knowledge, energy, and encouragement to every session. He carefully watches every movement, ensuring proper form and making adjustments so I'm training safely and effectively. He consistently pushes me out of my comfort zone -- every workout leaves me with nothing left in the tank. Since training with him, I've seen real results -- lower body weight and body fat% while increasing muscle mass. I also feel noticeably stronger, and it's made a difference in other physical activities as well. He's also helped with nutrition guidance and accountability, and shares great tips so I can stay consistent when training on my own. An incredible coach. Highly recommend.

I can't say enough good things about training with Nick. I came to him wanting to do it all: cut…read morefat, pack on muscle, and get stronger. He took the time to do a comprehensive evaluation of where I was starting from before putting together a completely personalized plan tailored to my expectations. Nick's programming was spot-on, blending mass-building workouts with fat-cutting routines. He didn't just stop at the gym door, either--he provided excellent nutrition guidance to maximize my results. He regularly checked in to monitor my progress and make sure I was moving in the right direction. Thanks to his guidance, I've seen amazing results. I'm now benching 225 lbs for 3x3, deadlifting 300 lbs for 3x3, and squatting 255 lbs for 6x3. If you're willing to put in the work, Nick will get you where you want to be.

Tim, Sasquatch's glorious leader, is by far and away the most knowledgeable person I've met when it…read morecomes to how the body moves/works. His nearly obsessive focus on doing the right movements and making sure everyone is able to do their best has provided me with a really great introduction to Crossfit. Also the sense of community I got from the other people that work out here is just great. Whether it's Coach Mike proclaiming his love for Taylor Swift or seeing them throw a giant BBQ for the entire gym, these guys do it right and make it fun. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone considering starting Crossfit or just looking for a great place to work out. Oh and the logo is badass. 6 Months In Update: So after having been a member of this gym for 6 months I can report that I've lost 32 pounds, my strength level is much much higher than it was before, and my back pain has almost completely been vanquished. To say I am amazed at the progress is something of an understatement. The community is supportive and pushes you to be your best, but Mike and Tim are absolutely all about correct form and safety. Love this place.

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.

If I could give 6 stars I would. I have been training with Kyle for over five years because he is…read morethe best. Weekly training with him leaves you feeling great he never disappoints. Any time I have a session with Kyle I know that I am going to be pushed to my fullest potential whether it be lifting heavier, conditioning or anything else he has come up with for the day. Thanks to Kyle's training and diet advice I have been able to maintain my body while being in the lockdown. Highly Recommend :)

I first trained with Kyle in 2012. I had an unstable left knee that is causing pain when I try to…read moredo squats or jumping jacks. There were improvements within 3 weeks and I start gaining more strength and flexibility. I was able to do box jumps after 5 weeks. Working out with Kyle is not just burning calories, it also improves my postures and re-activate my dormant muscles. If you have an injury, he will find ways to work around and help with the injured areas and suggest methods to strengthen that. He always pushes you to your limit, thus making you stronger with each workout. He also gives great advice on overall wellness. I moved out of town for a few years and recently came back to Seattle and started training with Kyle again. After all these years working out with different trainers, personally Kyle is still the best. I would highly recommend Kyle.

I started working out with Steven 4 years ago and I can't believe it's been that long. I took a…read morebreak for a little while and have been for about 8 months now. It's been another great experience. I work out in a small group setting with Steven who writes me a customized plan every week that is personalized to me. The group is small and he always finds a way to observe and give me critical feedback that's greatly improved my form and execution while lifting heavy weights. I'm deadlifting and squatting without back pain, something I never thought I would be able to do. He can look at me perform a movement and give me pointers on how to improve it and it's spot on and easy to understand. It's pretty amazing. The other people in the group are also friendly and amiable and at all levels of fitness. We laugh while we work out, but we work out hard and motivate each other. It's a lot of fun. Steven doesn't just focus on lifting, he's also happy to discuss nutrition, sleep, and other factors of taking care of your body. With his guidance, I've lost over 23lbs in the last 90 days and I look and feel the best I have in a while. After I hit my target weight, the goal is to put on muscle and Steven's already laid out easy to understand guidelines on how I can achieve that. It's hard work and it takes effort, and it's such a great feeling knowing that someone's as excited for you to reach your goals as you are. I can't wait to never wear a shirt in public ever again!

I have had great results several years ago with a private trainer and that's what I had in mind…read moreagain but visiting Steven and trying his semi-private classes changed my mind. I get to talk to him about my fitness goals, progress, nutrition and everything in-between and also get to work out in a fun environment with others. He put together a plan including workouts, meals for me to reach summer fitness goals and I am so happy with the progress. It's not being easy but he always has great insights into how to get over hurdles and what to tweak to get there. I would highly encourage anyone being on fence about trying out his classes!

My friends Dave, Alicia, and Perla works here (Dave is the owner) and they're amazing! I've known…read morethem for years and they're very passionate about health and fitness and is very knowledgeable in this field. Compared to my other fit friends, these guys will challenge you on a daily basis. What's unique and awesome about this place is that Dave always has creative ideas and sometimes makes his own equipment/workout and make you suffer (in a good way lol). For instance, he'll stop for a moment and go "ooh that would be a good workout" or "I can create this" and would totally put a spin to your workout. He made a PVC pipe with water inside so not only can you use it to squat, but you also have to work out your core to balance because the water will make things more difficult! And the best part is, they HELP you with your forms. They'll watch you while you do your workout, then they stop and give you suggestions and shift your posture so you don't get hurt! Workouts range from: running, lifting, circuit training, tabata, yoga, crossfit, obstacle courses, kettle bells, Zumba, plyometric, Pilates, etc. Dave is Kettle bell certified, Alicia is the nutritionist, and Perla is the Zumba/Pilates!!! Together they form Captain Planet~ They will also try to sign up for obstacle mud course (I was the victim to Spartan super and almost died) but hey! That's motivation for you and once you complete the race, you just can't believe you've accomplished it :) Highly recommend this place! They're completely different from other trainers I know and are very knowledgable in health and fitness field. Also, Dave makes the BEST health bars that he created! Though last time he tricked me by giving me one with cricket flour... (Apparently they're good for you and is high in protein). You can also get the ones without cricket flour lol

I started training with Contra Mestre Jaba for several years. He has been an amazing instructor,…read moreable to sit down with me 1 on 1 and go over how to improve. Every class I feel like I am improving more and more, and can definitely see the changes in my strength, flexibility, and even mood. Highly recommend checking it out, they even offer a FREE first week of classes to try it out.

Professor Jaba is a really good guy, funny, easy to get along with but Capoeira Males in general is…read morevery serious about training and advancing and improving. There is more to it then just learning the sport, even outside of class, we get together and support each other. It is a beautiful community that is accepting of everybody and you are treated like family. Get togethers and celebrations outside of the studio is a common (and fun!!) thing! Meet new people, make friends, feel good and improve your physical health - having TONS of fun, while doing it!

I love this guy! I have known Mike since 2004. He is one of the most dedicated hardest working…read moretrainers (for his clients) that I have ever seen. If you are someone that is wanting to get fit, while having fun at the same time then I can honestly say that Mike is your guy. I am in the same industry as Mike, and I am amazed by what this guy is able to do with his clients, I promise you that if you choose to work with him, you will love how he takes something as daunting as working out and transforms it into something that is so fun and easy, you won't even feel like you're working out anymore. Basically, from what I have seen over the years, Mike is a master at progressing his clients at a pace that is comfortable for them for where they are at any given moment during the training process. Seriously can't go wrong!!! Love this guy and you will too. :)