This was my first time with a personal trainer and it was a great experience! I learned so much…read moreabout weight training and movement that I had not known before. Learning how to lift, how much weight, and the proper technique was a great experience. Damien, my trainer was an extremely easy going, patient, funny, caring, and knowledgeable person, not to mention super fit! He was so great to work with and was so considerate of my age, body, and physical limitations that it became a fun learning experience rather than a chore of working out. I would highly recommend! Thank you Damien.

I decided to start working with Varta fitness when my husband and I were trying to get pregnant. I…read morewanted to be in the best shape possible, and had plateaued on my own. Damien challenged me to eat healthier and pushed my limits in working out. He has the right education to be able to answer any questions, and has the passion and dedication to this field and truly wants to make a difference in his clients' lives. After one month of working with him, I not only pushed past my plateau, but ended up dropping 8 pounds (by working out and eating uber-healthy!). Through working out with him, I learned not only about fitness and strength training, but we had lengthy discussion about food and I ended up going vegan, which I still am today, two years later. I would recommend for anyone looking for a personal trainer to use Varta -- no matter what place you are in life, I guarantee that you will face no judgment and only a willingness to help and inspire!

Absolutely recommend this facility! Yes, it's small but it's almost always empty and has everything…read moreyou might need for your work out. Check their website for classes and gym schedule

Not bad for a YMCA. I was never a member but came here pretty often just to lift weights and use…read moresome of the cardio machines. They offer a $5 day pass for anyone 25 years or younger. They have two rooms with your basic weightlifting stations. No special machines or anything to get overly excited about here. Cardio machines are in a separate room. Once again nothing out of the ordinary here. Some treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, etc...really just the basics to get you into better shape, which I'm sure will work well enough for most people. You'll find that a lot of older (middle aged/senior) people workout here so unfortunately you won't run into as much eye-candy at this gym as you would most others. Just being real. Hey, that's half the fun of going to the gym, right?

I've been going to InUrLane Fitness for about 10 months now and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults. Historically, when I try to get back in shape, I go to the extremes and inevitably burn out after a month or two. Rob preaches "fit for life" and his program is measured and achievable, and is implemented over time in incremental steps. The results come slower but it is much more sustainable than my previous efforts. Fast forward 10 months and I'm stronger and leaner and, most importantly, my recurring knee pain has disappeared, which allows me to wrestle with my kids again. InUrLane is a small gym, but it is ideal for one-on-one personal sessions where you get the full attention of the trainer. My trainer, John, is excellent. He started me out with very simple workouts, focusing on building up my knee strength. Once "the foundation" was built, John moved me into more difficult routines and I'm now doing activities (both in the gym and in life) that I haven't been able to do in over a decade.

Rob is an excellent trainer. He takes it seriously and encouraged me to do the same. His approach…read moreis to look at long term goals and provide workouts that correct inbalances and address specific weaknesses. I really liked that his gym is set up for one on one sessions so the focus is clear: getting me in shape. It's not about the gym or the frills, it's about training skills. And Rob has them.

This is a unique jem in West Seattle. Harold is hilarious, competent, and absurdly well-priced,…read morewith a gym that rivals all of the other big West Seattle fitness clubs. Personal training and plans included with membership. Same and lower prices. Don't be fooled by the lack of much online presence. Harold's customers take care of that voluntarily. He's not interested in online marketing. They don't make them like this anymore. And that is a shame. Harold's gym is beyond worth checking out.

Harold's is Seattle's answer to the boxing gyms in Brooklyn. It's a "joint" with some of the best…read morelocal friendly peeps looking for fitness and workout advice from an on site owner/trainer who gets to know you and works with you for a detailed fitness plan. Harold himself will keep you motivated and give you the "eye" if you are slacking for your entire workout. That's genuine coaching and support that you won't find in a chain fitness factory.

Great clean place to work out. The staff is super friendly and it's definitely an environment where…read moreyou can find your niche for your workout.

If you are looking for more than just a gym, this is it. There's community. There's caring. There's…read morefun. There's challenges. There are wonderful, sincere, awesome people lifting each other up. You will get so much more than a full body workout and a sweat (and you will sweat). You will exercise your soul and heart (well I guess your heart was already getting a workout ;)

A long overdue YELP recommendation...as a +60 year "old school" exerciser, Mario has been my…read moretrainer for over 5 years and he has helped me hit PRs WITHOUT injury. He is in-touch with his clients and tailors workouts while keeping an eye on the long game. If you can get into his busy calendar it is worth it.

Mario Is amazing. He really tailors the workouts to your level, while pushing you just enough. You…read morecan tell he's passionate about fitness and his clients. He switches things up every session so you're not bored or hitting a plateau in your workouts. I get bored easily so I especially appreciate this. I'm so glad I found him this last year. Highly recommend!!

Kyla is teaching me Hypopressives which is a fitness program that is being used by both men and…read morewomen of all ages who are seeking to not only restore their pelvic health but to train the true function of their core. Since I began training with her, I am already seeing differences in my body shape and am able to utilize the breathing technique in everyday life and in athletic competition. She is a hands on trainer, and is patient as although the exercise is restorative the subtlety of the movements are difficult to master. Kyla is a great communicator and her analogies and examples are key to my progress and understanding of the movement with breath. The gym itself is clean and bright and street parking is easy to find. I highly recommend working with Kyla, I am lucky to have found her.

From the owner: We offer personalized online training, nutrition, and wellness programs and in-person training. No…read morebody shaming. No busywork. No bullshit. Just results. We are not your typical personal training studio. Find out what we offer and let us help you live a healthier, happier life.

Zach Filer is as good as it gets. He's 100% passionate about fitness and helping others achieve…read moretheir fitness goals. I've been in the fitness game for 20 years, traditional martial arts, bodybuilding, football, distance running, triathlons, MMA, boxing, yoga, there isn't much I haven't done in the way of testing myself physically. Zach is the best I've worked with. Do yourself a favor and take a half dozen classes, see for yourself. Give it an honest effort and you won't regret a second of it. Sip the juice...

What can I say that others haven't? This place is bad ass. They have the most knowledgeable coaches…read moreand the most up to date equipment. They won't steer you wrong. Let 'em know your goals and they will help you achieve it and then some. I can personally attest that I found uses for what I learned at the gym for my personal and proffesional life! They also help you get sick GAAAAINS! For real, CHECK IT OUT, you won't regret it. Matt

Really great gym! Incredible Hammer Strength machines here, all the V-Squat and T-bar row set ups…read morethat you could ever need. Everything is new and clean. Talk to Anna, she's really nice!! I totally get the prior reviews and frustrations with the pricing, but I've only had fantastic workouts here so that's all that I can speak to. That said... if you want to turn your buns, into yum yums: go here!

Husband and I signed up for memberships back in September. I…read morehave to agree with the previous reviewer about the lack of transparency regarding the pricing. In November, my account was charged $600 dollars for no reason at all, even the branch manager was unable to identify what the charges were for. He said he would reach out to billing a week ago and let us know. He confirmed that the charges were a mistake. We have heard nothing since. No confirmation email. No follow through. My personal trainer has been kind and assured me that the charges would be dealt with and refunded, yet no updates have occurred. I find this insanely unethical and will be filing for fraudulent charges with our bank if the issue does not resolve soon. We will also be reporting this on the Better Business Bureau. I will be following through on this comment obviously as the situation progresses. **UPDATE: after another week of the manager attempting to communicate with billing regarding the charges, they've clarified that the previous month's charges were not processed so they were moved to November. I don't understand why their internal dept was so vague and avoidant. I will say the manager did his best to resolve the issue.

I love West Seattle Pilates! I attend multiple classes a week (for the last several years) and…read morealways walk out feeling stronger, less stiff/achy, energized, and so glad I came - especially after a long day of sitting and staring at a computer screen. The studio has 6 reformers for group sessions and the instructors are amazing - very knowledgeable, focused-programs, individual attention (even in a group session), encouraging, positive feedback, and overall good vibes. The clients are also very welcoming and friendly, representing every age-group and level of skill. I highly recommend West Seattle Pilates and, if you're new to Pilates, this is a great, welcoming and warm studio to get your routine going. **Bonus - local, woman-owned business (the owner is awesome and teaches the morning classes) and there's usually plenty of free on/off street parking.

I've been coming to West Seattle Pilates for two years and really enjoyed the studio, and its…read moreinstructors. I've taken classes with at least 6 different instructors and all create a welcoming, not intimidating, environment. This was the first studio where I took reformer classes in earnest, I'd only taken an intro many years ago and otherwise mat classes many years before, and I've found West Seattle Pilates to be a great environment in which to learn. Highly recommend!