I trained with James for over one year and, I can confidently said, he is the best trainer I ever…read morehad. My goals were to loose 15 pounds and tone area that, at the age of 52, starts moving even if you are not!!! With James I was able to reach my goals and never get injured lifting weights. James is very knowledge and during his section he's truly focused on his clients, constantly making sure your form is perfect. I would have keep on training with him but I relocated across the country. I still use his work outs, and his nutritional advice. I interviewed and tried few trainers where I live now, but they have real big shoes to fill!

Time for an update... James is still the man!…read more I'm going on 3.5 years with James now, and he's still the best trainer I could ask for. I see him 2-3 times weekly and am pumped every time I go to the gym. My fitness journey has evolved a lot over the years, and whether I'm bulking or cutting, James has made sure I have the tools to achieve my goals in a healthy and manageable way. He provides guidance for both my nutrition and my workouts, and I always feel confident that I'm walking away with a solid plan, which I definitely need. James is also my biggest cheerleader and motivator, which became ever more evident as I prepared for my first fitness competition recently. James encouraged me to do the show and to challenge myself with a new goal. I wasn't sure I could do it, but James was there every step of the way to boost my morale and give me confidence. He was patient with me and put up with my hangry moods. As a result, I felt confident and comfortable on stage and nabbed a 2nd place bodybuilding trophy - not bad for my first time out. I will readily recommend James to anyone who is looking to tackle their fitness goals, no matter what they are. He's a great trainer and friend, so do yourself a favor and hit him up.

Walking into The Lifting Legacy always feels like stepping into a space where growth, support, and…read moregenuine community come together. I absolutely love it there. Every session leaves me feeling stronger, more confident, and so grateful I went. Alexy is truly exceptional. Her talent for demonstrating movements with clarity, offering productive corrections that actually elevate your form, and weaving in thoughtful nutrition and health guidance makes every workout feel intentional and empowering. She has that rare ability to coach in a way that's both motivating and deeply supportive; you always feel seen, encouraged, and set up for success. One of my favorite parts of being there is the sense of community. People cheer each other on, celebrate progress, and create an atmosphere where showing up feels like joining something meaningful. It's the kind of place where you leave not just physically better, but emotionally lifted too.

Excellent gym! Packs a wide variety of equipment into its small space; everyone is so friendly and…read morechill and the vibes are good. Highly recommend personal training sessions with Galen! I feel empowered and educated to be able to continue weightlifting on my own safely and effectively. I hope to keep going here for a long time!

Easily an 11/10 experience! Isaiah is an incredible trainer who genuinely cares about his clients…read moreand their success. He pushed me to be better while always making sure I felt supported and confident. He went above and beyond, worked with my schedule, and was always encouraging, even on the hard days. You can tell he truly loves what he does. If you're looking for someone who's knowledgeable, motivating, and invested in your progress, I highly recommend training with Isaiah!

We've been working with Isaiah for about 5 months now, twice a week, and we couldn't recommend him…read moremore as a personal trainer. We do the partner training at home (at our building gym) and Isaiah has been great in tailoring the training routines for us and what's available at the gym. He always varies the routine and focuses on functional exercises, with lots of core and balance. But the exercises aren't just random as he is very knowledgeable and explains the why of certain exercises whenever we ask. He has a great approach, very personable and also always keeping an eye on our postures and making sure we're doing the exercises properly. I appreciate how he pushes us to always try to go a little harder, but is always mindful of our limits so we don't get injured. Within two months we already saw visible results in our bodies and also our resistance and strength. He is also always on time and never missed a session (and we train at 7am!). The only time we had to skip a session he got in touch with us way ahead of time and promptly rescheduled it. We're pretty happy with him as our trainer and will continue working with him this year for sure!

Peter is an excellent trainer. He has been training my father for over 6 months and my father has…read moregained strength, mobility, agility, and balance. Peter is thoughtful, warm, creative, a good listener, empathetic, an excellent communicator, and very patient. Very highly recommend him!

I had the opportunity to work with Peter as my personal trainer, who's super awesome…read more He helped me correct my postural and muscle imbalances and provided me with a lot of knowledge. Peter taught me how to treat my body in both fitness and nutrition, along with finding peace and calm within internal space using meditation. I suffer from Tourette's Syndrome and using meditation really helps in reducing my tics. He's like a personal trainer, life coach, and guru all wrapped into one. I wish I could keep this gem of a person all to myself!!

If you're looking for some GREAT 1:1 training that's tailored to your own goals, look no further…read more Both Scott and his business partner Jeff are very knowledgeable about the kinds of exercises or movements that it takes to sculpt and enhance whatever area you want to focus on. Their prices are reasonable and they have flexible hours. Trainers are a dime a dozen but these guys work their butt off to make yours look great!

I've been training with Scott Kirby at his small gym for almost a year now and am quite pleased…read morewith the results. I would not have been able to get this strong this fast on my own. Scott has been training people for quite a long time and his experience shows. He is a traditional trainer who uses tried and true methods; no "flavor of the month" here. He emphasizes proper form and lifting safely. He keeps the workouts fresh by switching things up every time. For example, maybe you know a couple of ways to work biceps? Scott can show you many more than that. Most importantly Scott is easy going and doesn't bring his own ego or attitude to his training sessions. Highly recommended! Note that he is now located at Martin Luther KIng Blvd and Union, still in Madrona.

Hey all to folks anywhere near Mt Baker: I want to recommend a longtime personal trainer in the…read morestrongest terms: Keegan Thorpe. I met him just before COVID hit and he literally kept me sane during that long period. For two years, twice a week, he dragged his weights and other gear to Jimi Hendrix Park so we could work out outside. Since then we've moved to the brand new gym at the corner of McClellan and ML King but his approach has never changed. He always checks my status before every workout (I am older) and adjusts the routine based on how I am feeling. Every workout is different and he pays intense attention, coaching me constantly on form and counting out the reps for me. He even sanitizes equipment and surfaces as we go! He is very knowledgeable about physical therapy and muscular issues. Plus he is super flexible on time changes and cancellations...and finally he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. My wife started going with me a year after I started and she loves him too. We are both moving abroad and losing Keegan will be one of the things we will miss the most. Please check him out. He is the best! ishifitness@gmail.com 206 250 7509

I'm not an exercise lover. Exercise is something I do to maintain my health and maybe lose some…read moreweight. I don't do it for fun. With that in mind, Keegan has kept me coming back for 3 years. His friendly, encouraging and goal focused approach has been a huge help in my ability to stick with an exercise plan. He has identified the kinds of workouts that challenge me, and introduced me to exercises that I actually find to be fun. When I hurt my wrist a while back, Keegan was a great source for stretches and other recovery techniques that complimented my doctor's advice. He's very knowledgeable about fitness and is quite the movie buff as well. I recommend him to anyone who wants to get the most out of their exercise time and needs a little help coming back to the gym.

My wife and I have been coming to Be Pilates for well over a year and our overall health has…read moreimproved significantly. Beth, Christopher, and Mickie have all lead the classes and their focus on Joseph Pilates methods and building core strength has been life enhancing for us. Beth has been especially supportive, her knowledge and encouragement have been steadfast. We are an extremely busy couple and value being able to come to Pilates, be lead through a challenging but fulfilling, hour of learning that has helped my wife and I gained a better understanding of Pilates, our bodies and our health as a whole. For anyone who is interested in learning about Pilates, the Joseph Pilates way, Be Pilates is the only place to be.

I just finished my 3rd one on one session with Beth. I've had chronic issues with my back/hips etc…read morefor decades. I'm working with her adjunctive to PT and plan to join her classes when I feel ready. I can't rave enough about Beth. She's patient, caring, knowledgeable, and paced things to meet me where I'm at. I feel safe. I feel respected. I'm only three sessions, my ability to find my core and embody some of the concepts she is teaching has increased dramatically. Dramatically. I'm a challenging case and the way she is working with me takes that into account. Highly recommend Be Pilates!

Helpful and friendly instructors. Each person gets their own workout station (with cleaning spray…read moreand rag) with all the equipment they need so they are prepped for the whole session without roaming around the gym. This is a cross fit gym so it could be intimidating to someone who is new to working out or unfamiliar with crossfit in general, but I the instructor will check up on you and help you with form, workout stricture etc. Seems like there are activities and challenges that motivate people to work out hard. *first class is free to try

I recently moved to Seattle and started going to Industrious in SLU. What a fantastic 50 minute…read moreworkout after a long day of meetings etc. The coaches and the staff have been so helpful and knowledgeable. Stephen Hitt, the co-founder is incredibly generous and passionate. The classes I've attended so far, they want you to succeed. I've had a great time learning weightlifting techniques and I'm looking forward to continuously attending this really unique gym! 10/10 experience.