Donnie knows his stuff. Need structure and a way forward, He da man.. This place has what you need…read moreto get fit.

I have been going to Whetstone for about 5 years, and I like it…read more I previously went to a "corporate" type place and after 8 years, they shut down and did not even notify me. Whetstone is smaller but that fits me. Weekday mornings there is usually a dozen or so "mature adults'' and it is a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Typically, Folks greet each other even if just to say "good morning". I have had trainers offer suggestions or help even though I am not their client. The facility is well maintained and clean. When Donnie, the owner, is not with a client he is usually checking equipment or cleaning something. He is very concerned with maintaining a high-quality facility. It may not be the place for everyone. I'm just an old guy that feels better when I work out and I think that is common on weekday mornings. I intend to continue going to Whetstone Fitness.

Be informed that ethical and professional conduct of one of the fitness coaches named Andrew are…read morevery questionable and jeopardizing this company good reputation. This fitness coach will not provide you with the refund for the services that were not used. I had to move out of the state and I was told that he will not give me all of the refund at once due to "personal large expenses" he encountered and will pay me back in 2 parts. I received 1/2 of my refund and now I cannot get the other 1/2 and he blocked my number. I tried to reach out , unsuccessfully, to the owner of this facility located in Tumwater, WA. This is not a spam and I have all written communication and receipts.

After many years of being active but not knowing what best works for my body, counting calories,…read morenever really losing body fat, and wondering what exactly the right eating plan was I was referred by a friend to Amanda. I had a wonderful experience with her personal training sessions. She is down to earth and unlike any other fitness coach I have met. She was realistic, organized, punctual, readily available, encouraging, flexible, and informative. Amanda knows her stuff. There were times in the beginning, when I started eating the way she suggested and I started freaking out feeling like it was unmanageable but she would talk me through it and I came through the experience with a much better understanding of food. I finally, after 44 years, feel at peace with food without tracking and counting calories. No longer do I obsess over certain foods. Amanda teaches you what your body needs (and it isn't cutting entire food groups out). She taught me awesome weight lifting exercises and body strength exercises too. What she taught me I can use at home or any gym. She didn't lead me on trying to hook me into buying more sessions - she simply taught, gave me copies of what she taught, and moved on to the next session. She explained a lot about stretching, taking care of your body after workouts, and more. Amanda delivered everything promised and more. I walked away with a new understanding of how to fuel my body, without going hungry, and what the best workouts are. She kicked my butt in the gym but was encouraging the entire time - she made me want to push myself but not in a mean way. Her gym is awesome - everything you need to get fit. I can't say enough good things about Amanda. I would highly recommend her. She is very personable and friendly yet professional. Definitely a good personal trainer for any age or gender. She knows her stuff and will get you in shape if you listen to her and work hard. I am down several lbs, clothes are looser, feeling good about myself, getting strong, and no longer obsessing over counting calories or the latest fad diet. She has given me sanity in the health department and I can't put a price tag on that.

Is this place for real? The best equipment, an uh-may-zing trainer and super accessible classes. I…read morecame as an out of town guest with a friend and it felt comfortable in less than two minutes. I got a great workout, learned so much, and had a blast. I even came back for two more workouts on my vacation! Whether you love gym life or hate gym life, this is a great workout for all levels that is engaging and unique. I highly recommend.

Big Fun Fitness is so great! Polly does a great job of customizing a workout plan to each person's…read moreneeds in a fun, supportive and knowledgable way. It is SO RARE to find a fitness instructor who is not focused on weight loss as essential to being fit. Polly uses HAES (Health at Any Size) principles and is invested in helping each person develop strength, mobility, body awareness and endurance. She's thoughtful and kind to clients, and is developing a really awesome business that everyone should check out. Yay Big Fun Fitness!

David is an experienced and knowledgeable personal trainer. He does a great job with people of all…read moreages. I am in one of his senior groups and he is able to individualize each person's problems so we all get the best out of our training sessions.

This Gym is very small, but great things come in small packages! I joined on a Living Social deal…read moreand was told that after a week I could roll into a membership with no enrollment fee. I only wanted to try the Zumba class, but I have a feeling I will be utilizing the equipment there also on off-Zumba days. The staff is friendly and helpful, the facility is clean, and it't only 5 minutes from my house. Kristina, the Zumba instructor is fantastic, and certainly makes the class extra fun and highly energized! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is due to the gym's size... but for what I need, it's perfect! Very excited to continue my visits here!

The Pilates class was great, calm atmosphere, supportive instructor, and a workout that felt gentle…read morebut effective.

Well.. the time has come for me to write this review for OTF West Olympia. In the previous years,…read moreI've written two lengthy, detailed reviews for OTF Downtown Bellevue, so for reviews on workout programs and membership info, please check out my other reviews or other reviews here. : ) This review is for the staff at OTF West Olympia, and what makes this location the best one yet in the Puget Sound. I have been to several OTFs locations in Puget Sound, and some in California and Texas. This location has a great balance between the front desk staff and the coaches, they work so well together. They're truly "OTF FamOly (otf family Olympia)." The entire culture here is extremely inviting and encouraging as how OTF should be (though I've not felt so much at other locations). Front desk staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and you can also see them working out in the studios sometimes. Coach Kylee, Jamie, Q, Megan, Dilllon are a solid team of coaches here at OTF West Olympia they all have different coaching techniques and background so I find it fun to try all of their workouts. To be honest, at other studios, I used to have favorite coaches... and some I did not enjoy as much. Here, that has never been a problem. Oh, and they all have great taste in workout music which is huuuuge! Another very important point I should mention is that OTF West Olympia's Facebook group and Instagram pages are managed extremely well. Other OTFs, not so much- you see very outdated social media pages and no postings from coaches. Lastly, they have done a fantastic job with their communication on Studio hours and program updates during pandemic. They consistently review and update studio times to fit our "WFH schedules" and managed to try 30-min, and 45-minute workouts for those who have busy WFH lives. This studio is only less than 2 years old and have already accomplished so much. I am so glad to have this studio so close to me.

Mattey is an amazing Pilates instructor at Synergy! I have been going to him for 4-5 years,…read morefollowing him to whichever studio he moved to!! He has now found his "home"with Synergy Studio! A beautiful, spacious studio with multiple types of services, such as massage, skin care, red light therapy. I'm happy there, and you will be too!!

I've worked with Mattey for 3-4 years both in May and Reformer and he never fails to provide the…read morevery best workout. He's flexible, creative, knowledgeable and has a great fun sense of humor. I've reversed osteoporosis and recovered from surgeries with his help. I feel great! You will, too.

Waaaay bigger, cleaner, nicer, and more kitted-out than the location I came from in VA, and I much…read moreprefer it to the Lacey gym. I drive my butt past that location to come here. There is a great selection of equipment that are mostly all in great shape and clean. I haven't taken classes here, but the trainers sound terrific. The men's locker room is as clean and in as good repair as could be expected. My only complaint is that lately the lights are off in the massage bed area. I asked and was told that's on purpose. In that dark little corner (10-12) it is hard for my old-ass eyes to see in the dark with the dark walks and black beds and dark trash cans. Plus I like to read a book sometimes while I'm in there. Not even sure if this meets fire code. I dunno, but if anyone is reading this, please consider providing a safe, comfortable and convenient level of lighting throughout the facility. Fifty star pending.

The comments about the extreme heat in this gym are accurate. The temperature is consistently…read moreuncomfortable and makes working out far more difficult than it should be. My larger concern is with a specific white front‑desk employee whose behavior was unprofessional and, based on his own comments, appeared biased. When my wife (Asian) and I (Hispanic) checked in, he was immediately rude and confrontational. He questioned whether we were together even after I confirmed it multiple times, then insisted on procedures that were completely different from what other employees at this same location required just two days earlier. When I asked why the process had suddenly changed, he responded with sarcasm and said he "wasn't there at the time," then added that the African American employee who checked us in previously "wasn't doing his job." Instead of simply explaining the policy, he escalated the situation, threatened to refuse us service, and gave the impression he might involve the police over something trivial. After our workout, we asked when the manager would be available. We were told to come back the next morning at 10 AM. When I did, I was informed the manager doesn't work weekends. At that point, it was hard not to feel misled. The one positive interaction was with an employee named Alex, who listened respectfully and left a note for the manager. Unfortunately, the overall experience was enough for us to cancel our membership and look for a better‑run gym.