I just love the vibe - not snooty, everyone is nice. Plus's they have everything you'd ever need…read morefor a great workout. It's clean and well run but mostly, it's the people (staff and members)

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.

Amazing and passionate owner/trainers who truly work hard for your health. Local business and…read moreamazing results! Definite MUST invest in yours!

I'm only a week into using Amy Jo for my nutritional plan and so far my experience has been…read moreAMAZING. She is, without question, knowledgeable and professional. On her plan, combined with daily workouts, I'm down 9 pounds in my first week! Thank you Amy Jo for doing all you do for people!

The Valley objectively has the area's best aquatic facilities. Subjectively, I also think the staff…read moreare pretty great too.

I have run couple gyms and know that you do need to make the quota. But 150 dollars for a gym…read moremembership???? That's ridiculous. And if you want to bring guests, they have to pay another 15 dollars just to come in with you. This isn't budget friendly, and the place felt like an old rundown YMCA. Definitely make sure to look around for gyms before you consider this one.

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!

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.

Amazing gym! Offers great small group training with motivating trainers and group fitness classes…read morewith professional fun instructors. Highly recommend it and look forward to taking classes there every year when I visit the area.

Rachel Friedman owns this studio which is right around the corner from the Water Street Cafe. She…read morehas some other classes, but I go there for her personal Gyrotonic training. Gyrotonic uses what looks like a wooden lat machine and what resembles a modified weight bench. The exercises are very precise, don't involve jerking heavy weights around, and were originally designed to help dancers become more flexible. The exercises are perfect for people who sit all day -- a great way to un-kink the back. Also, it's very good stress relief and good core strengthening. If you're looking to try something different, give this a shot.

Since starting this exercise program at Motion in Balance I have noticeably better posture and far…read moreless neck/back pain. I love the quiet studio and Rachel's gentle coaching methods. It makes for a serene space to focus on all of those muscles you aren't used to isolating/working on. I'm hooked on gyrotonics.

I have a 18-yr-old, severely Autistic son. He loves to swim. So when I was looking for a gym to…read morejoin with him, Lacey LA Fitness seemed like a good option. But what made me realize we were in the RIGHT place was the response to our needs! ALL the staff have been helpful and kind the entire 3 years we've been members. They helped me come up with appropriate ways to workout successfully and include my son. All their efforts have been documented and shared so that our needs are addressed respectfully AS WELL as the needs of other clients! Recently my son and I were enjoying a typical day in the pool when were were yelled at by another client. She was upset about the way we were using the Handicap restroom. I understood her concerns and tried to calmly discuss them with her. However, she was instantly elevated in her attitude and began screaming at my son and I. I am grateful that in his quiet world, he didn't even notice. In that chaotic moment, his symptoms were a blessing. However, I felt sad and frustrated as I watched my son enjoying himself. A few moments later, another client who I have become friendly with, came out to the pool to let me know that the confrontational woman continued to talk about my family and try to insight others in the locker room to her plight. My friend informed me that this woman was "waiting" for us to come back through the locker room so she could give me a "piece of her mind". My friend made me aware that she had let the front desk know what was going on. 2 minutes later, Gwen and Danny showed up at the pool! They asked how we were and shared their concern. They were kind, calm and transparent while being totally professional and understanding of all points of view represented. They asked if we felt comfortable and offered to help. Because of their care and concern, I was able to have my son walk through the men's restroom with another client with no stress. I was able to allow my son the right to enjoy the pool, with no stress to him and leave the gym feeling safe, protected and respected! There's NO better feeling! Thank you, everyone!

Like all commercial gyms, they do factory direct equipment purchases for their base of equipment at…read morea new location, usually through already established contractual relationships with lifetime fitness or star trac etc. But if you're a good general manager of the gym, you realize the shortcomings of equipment vs your total membership numbers and adjust and purchase equipment accordingly This gym and its management has not done that. TWO (2) squat racks in a gym with well over 3k total members is absurd. Poor management and club planning. Sales are sales in the gym business, but take care of your members at least

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.

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.