I used to hate group fitness classes with a passion. I thought they were impersonal, lacked one on…read moreone time and would be embarrassing for a newbie like me to try. But, John and Anna have definitely changed my mind! TRX is a total body workout that tones, strengthens and builds muscles. I've only been to 5 classes but they are always fun.....difficult, but fun. The instructors were able to correct my position/posture, modify my moves and encourage me to go longer, faster and harder. It's always pleasant, easy to sign up, affordable (especially with their groupon deals) and on time. Classes are an hour and totally worth the time if you have it. Tip: bring water, a small towel and an open mind. Oh, and stretch. Stretch a lot. Like, seriously.....a lot.

I have done many personal training sessions at Summit Strength and I absolutely love it (the most…read moreafter they're over and I feel physically gratified and strong!!). I'd never done personal training before, but a friend recommended Summit and I've been partaking in several sessions monthly. Working out with a trainer is much better for me personally, and I've started to see results somewhat instantaneously. I certainly feel the difference between working out solo vs being held accountable and being personally coached. Via Summit I've worked with two trainers and fancied them both - Robert and John are awesome! John has years of coaching and training both professional athletes, various teams, and individuals such as myself. Robert was a college athlete and is in prime shape himself, and he really kicked my butt at my sessions. Bottom line, do you want to get in shape in a more structured, efficient manner or beat around the bush flailing on your own? I'll continue with my PT and am stoked to have found this gem of a gym (2 locations).

I have been trying to recover from long COVID/vaccine injury for years now, with chronic fatigue,…read moremigraine, cardiovascular issues, and more holding me back despite trying almost every kind of treatment or protocol I could. I was referred to Beometry by a friend, and after working through a couple of sessions, I noticed obvious improvements in my exercise tolerance, reduction in pain, and my body's ability to recover and tolerate stress. I am so grateful that I can get back to training for strength, mobility, and long-term wellness and put these years of being sedentary and low energy behind me. If you're looking for a personal trainer in Tacoma area, I highly recommend Beometry.

Isaac is an adept Lecher Antenna practitioner. He performed a balancing session with me remotely…read moreand I am so glad he did. With the ACMOS insight and Isaac's expertise, I left with advice and confidence to keep my health issues in check. Next time I am looking for a Tacoma personal trainer, I will definitely call Isaac at Beometry

So this is not my first Orangetheory location... I do appreciate how consistent their gyms are, one…read morething they all have in common is how great the coaches are. In particular, I really enjoy Coach Marcus. I show up at 5 AM and he is raring to go... When I start, I'm always uncertain if I'm going to make it through my 60 min work out, but by the time I'm done, I am pumped but tired and really glad that I came. In addition to celebrating just showing up, Marcus has also celebrated my sobriety with me... When he sees me, he asked me "how many days?" and at first I thought he was talking about my workouts, but then I realized he remembered that I had gotten sober and he was Checking in with me for encouragement. This is not just a gym... It's a little bit of family. They all want to see you succeed. It's not the least expensive option, in fact it's not even close to it... But it's worth every penny. I will certainly keep coming as long as it's in my budget.

Have you ever joined a gym and didn't see results? Orangetheory Fitness is NOT that! If you are…read morelooking for a physical transformation with personal coaches pushing you, and you enjoy workout-classes, this is it! I started with OrangeTheory Fitness (OTF) Tacoma, before the University Place branch studio opened, and my husband joined UP OTF as a new grand-opening-member. We used to go to the 5am classes together until Covid shut everything down. UP OTF kept calling me on the phone to rejoin, and after many bad-habits (overeating, drinking, late-night snacking, lack of exercise, binge-watching and sedentary-habits) formed and I was embarrassed of my weight-gain, I rejoined OTF UP last May. The thing I love about Orangetheory is, you really don't need to think: just show up! The coaches take over and when you leave, you'll be a sweaty mess! I can never get THAT good of a workout (burning 500 calories) on my own at a gym in under an hour (50 mins) in comparison. So, I've been showing-up, and guess what happened? My inner-athlete came out! My old-college-athlete, buried deep within my now post-50-year-old body, came out. My desire to improve and change took over. It was buried DEEP within me, under those layers of extra 35 pounds I'd gained post-COVID, plus another 20 pounds post college, but it became awakened! Orangetheory Fitness says, if you show up with the desire to change, you will burn 500 calories every class! I also joined Noom, an app on my phone to track and teach me about my dietary habits, as I knew I wanted to improve my nutrition habits. The combination of eating healthy + OTF, in the past 9 months I've successfully lost 37 pounds! And I'm stronger and healthier! I love the coaches encouragement and the music, at OTF. What they do is research evidence-based, so they will call you out by your name! They will push you to use heavier weights or run harder and faster. I needed that! I needed the push from people who care to help get me across my finish line of personal goals. I wasn't able to lose the weight on my own: I'd tried for years! I didn't stop exercising during Covid, but walking my dog isn't the same as being told to lift heavy weights. And when was the last time I'd chosen to run hard on a treadmill at another gym? I never chose the treadmill! And I would never get on a rower for 20 minutes! But at OTF I do! It's that herd-mentality of if the entire group is doing it, I will too! And at OTF I do what I'm told, and I love the results!

I took the plunge this summer and tried yoga for the very first time right as I was turning 60 -and…read moreI could not have found a better place to begin. From day one, this studio has been incredibly welcoming, encouraging, and genuinely kind. I never felt intimidated or out of place as a complete beginner. Instead, I found instructors who met me where I was, challenged me in all the right ways, and made me feel supported as I learned and grew. What makes this studio so special is that it is much more than a place to take a yoga class. Simply Hot Yoga has created a true community -a caring, loving yoga family. That spirit shows up in every class and through every instructor. The entire team has encouraged me not only in my yoga practice, but also to invest in myself, prioritize my well-being, and recognize that it is never too late to try something new. I am so grateful I walked through those doors last June just weeks before my 60th birthday. What began as me simply trying yoga has become something I genuinely look forward to and value in my life. If you have ever thought about trying yoga but felt hesitant, intimidated, or wondered whether you were "too old" to start, this is the place I would tell you to go. You will be welcomed, supported, and cared for from the moment you arrive. Five stars simply are not enough.

SHY yoga instructors are saints! Not only did they save my life, getting me ready for an upcoming…read morecancer diagnosis, but more importantly have been teaching me how to live, be the man I want to be and know that I'm enough. The instructors are the freaking best! Tacoma is lucky to have you. Sign up now!

The new building is okay, it's fancy and new, with brand new equipment but the locker rooms and…read morebathrooms are nasty. It is OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive, and not worth it at all. I would not recommend. The prices are unreasonable, the YMCA is supposed to be about youth development, health and community, but the prices are absolute robbery.

Parking: there's a lot of parking though you might not get a close spot, and occasionally you have…read morea hard time finding a spot just due to schedules. Classes: I haven't had any issues signing up for classes if you register when the class opens, or dropping in for classes. It's been hit or miss based entirely on instructor (in my opinion), so if you find someone you like, try to keep going to that class. Y staff is friendly and helpful, their membership system is pretty slow so just a warning: don't go with member questions if you can help it - it can take forever. Childcare: my daughter likes the child watch, it's got great hours Monday - Thursday (mornings and evenings), then limited hours Fri/sat (mornings). In general the Y is clean and there is space for everyone, though depending on when you go you might need to modify the exact thing you're doing if people are already using your machine or weights etc. I don't usually have an issue and feel like this location is better than other similar gyms in my experience. I'm looking forward to the improvements when they're complete.

If you're looking to increase the intensity of your workouts - this is the place! It's tough, but…read moremoves fast and you will feel it. Pros: friendly snd encouraging staff, modify things for new people, excellent full body work out Cons: high pressure sales pitch, and it's too expensive and not a flexible membership. $125/month and sign up for a year. If they had a punch card or a month to month - it would be much more doable. But if you aren't working out 3x a week every month. It's just too expensive for what you're getting. If you weren't committing to a year up front - it would be better. If they had a 10 punch card option- that would be helpful- but I also don't want to pay for 100 punches at once. They need more flexible membership types.

I was excited to start a new exercise program with I Love Kickboxing Tacoma. I signed up in August…read more2018 for a year long contract for $1595. Along the way, I need to stop due to personal reasons but continued to pay the monthly fees because that is what is signed up for. I went to class for 2 months only. I had just paid the last $145 for my agreement and when I called member solutions (their billing company) to cancel they said I still owed money for another month and I should contact my local studio to resolve. The response I received was: Thank you for reaching out to me here. I can see where the confusion is. Your TOTAL membership cost for the 12 month was $1740. You paid $145 of that in studio. The remaining $1595 as you see on the billing agreement is what you owed to the billing company. Your final payment of $145 on July 3rd will fulfill the $1595 owed to Member Solutions. This was never said or made clear when I signed up. The only contract I signed was one for $1595 and not for $1740. I feel like I got scammed. I know that I was scammed. If this is a policy they should make it clear and give you a copy of that. I have recommended ILK to a few friends; one did the Federal Way class. In the end, i am sickened by throwing this money away, but more so the scam. Stay clear

I walked in in person to cancel my membership and filled out the paperwork and they didn't file it…read moreand continued to charge me. Huge scam.

The cleanest Planet fitness i have ever been to. The NEW…read morehybrid tanning booth was just amazing. Staff, especially Jackie were so helpful and friendly I was just utterly impressed. Thank you guys & gal Respectfully, PaulMichael M.

If you love Loud Pop Music on overhead speakers, unmaintained exercise equipment, and Fox News (and…read moreother abrasive media), this is the club for you. Great location and facility layout but I feel this LA Fitness has been poorly managed for about five years now. Not a quality facility.

Great gym! I've been a member for years. Manpal the GM is the best! If you're looking for a gym…read morewith a low-pressure culture and all the basics- I would recommend!

I love the group strength-training classes where I can safely learn how to lift barbells,…read morekettlebells, and free weights in a class-like setting with knowledgeable trainers. The encouragement I receive from trainers and other members have built up my confidence to lift heavier and get stronger. I'm now able to perform daily functional tasks without pain!

Hands down my favorite place to train. Strong culture, strong people, strong results. can't say…read moreenough good things about this gym. If you're serious about strength training, this is the place to be. The equipment is top-notch, well maintained, and clearly chosen by people who actually lift. There's plenty of space to train without feeling crowded, and the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance -- focused, supportive, and zero ego. Check it out!