We're in town from Santa Monica, CA where I am a devoted Pilates student. Quality Fitness is a real…read morefind! Kay was knowledgeable and modified her exercises to keep my neck safe (spasmodic torticollus) while still challenging my abs, arms, legs and tush. The Balanced Body equipment seemed almost new and Kay really knows her stuff. Locals were pleasant and welcoming, and I'd recommend Kay's class to beginners and devotees alike. Check with David the owner for schedule and reasonable prices. He even gave me a free water bottle!

I love working out at Quality Fitness. They are very attentive to everyone's needs, and lots of…read moreenergy. Yoga classes are exceptional, with attention to safety and form. The small class sizes allow for individualized attention.

If I could give 10 stars I would…read more Where have you been all my life Immortals Fitness? I feel like I am home. I was on the hunt for a gym, a legit gym that had *weights* that weren't plastic and followed Covid guidelines. I found this understated gem after searching for some time. I have been through enough gyms. Golds was great until it went to 425 Fitness. La Fitness was okay-ish until Covid happened. Lifetime is super bougie and nice but could use a bigger weight area. If you're looking to take gym insta-pics for "fitspo" or bro and brood out, this isn't the place This gym is old-school perfection. It has weights. Like real iron weights. It makes you take responsibility for cleaning up after yourself and not drop weights like an idiot. The gym has all the essentials you need to do what you need for weight training, weight loss, etc. No frills, no bs. Gloria has been impeccable. I believe she is the owner (?) but don't quote me on this. It's a big gym with a small feel. No big corporate nonsense, no pressure. If you've ever been to a gold's gym and went there to do work, you'll appreciate it here. I love having real weights. I love seeing the machines that help you achieve what you seek. No fancy: here today, gone tomorrow machines, gadgets or hype. You get out what you put into yourself. I can't say enough good about this place. I almost don't want to post this cause maybe I don't want you to come ‍ but alas it's not about me and I want this place to get the recognition it deserves. Literally in love with this place and Gloria is super kind. 10/10

The short: Would highly recommend to anyone in the mukilteo/Everett/Lynnwood area interested in…read moreweightlifting, body fitness cardio, or a more well equipped small-business vibe. Pros: -Never crowded. Never wait for a machine. -Open 24 hours. -Significantly cheaper than other 24hr gyms. -Extremely well equipped with weights / equipment. -Gloria (the owner) clearly turned her passion into a business and you feel like you're buying a membership from a person who cares and not a corporation who only thinks about nickeling and dime-ing you as a revenue machine. -Excellent parking situation. -All weights are re-racked and easy to find (looking at you, golds gym with your 5lb weights). -EXTREMELY clean. Equipment, floor, bathrooms, everything. -No required long-term commitment. Cons: -No WiFi for video streaming (although I could be wrong on this, I haven't clarified with the owner). -No towel service. -No showers (working out before work means going somewhere else to shower or change). -Sets the standard for other gyms to match a little high. Going to be disappointed when I leave this area. The long: I can't really speak enough about this gym. It's great, and for the premium membership at $40/month, I can't ask for more. Gloria provides a more warm and personal experience that all corporate gyms seem to lack with a bored 18 year old behind the desk scrolling instagram and nodding their head at you when you walk in, or having to get someone else if you ask them a question. Gym is stupid clean. Like, I actually felt like I needed to pack a second pair of shoes to wear when I actually get to the gym in order to keep it that clean. Weights are all racked properly and numerous. Cardio machines plentiful. What could be improved? Dunno, to be honest. Maybe a phone charging station at the front behind the desk? Provided towel service? Showers? My gripes are tiny compared to the pluses. This place rocks.

I had weekly personal training at LA fitness for five years, I was a member for longer than that. I…read morenow have overactive bladder, ran in to request to use their restroom, could have given them my wallet and keys. The manager said no, it was a liability because I was no longer a member with them. They were completely inhumane about it.

They got rid of the majority of the mats to stretch to make room for redundant gym equipment…read more There's currently 2 mats for stretching, down from 8. That's enough room for about 4 people at any given moment to stretch. Anyone with a practical knowledge of this gym would gladly sacrifice some of the redundant equipment (excess bikes, the arm matrix cardio machines, etc) for some places to stretch! Hello!

Xtra Fitness is a studio that is so much better than any of the others in the area around here. Not…read moreonly is it better; it is different, unique, and unusual. But you might not believe me, so let me begin by convincing you that I know well what I'm talking about: I'm Jeff G., a retired English teacher, and I have been working out at Xtra Fitness for 10 years now. And my workouts include doing between two and three sessions daily: circuit-training sessions; personal fitness training workouts; pilates work on the Reformer; and spinning classes on the stationary bikes. I have dropped 30 pounds since I started working out at Xtra Fitness 10 years ago; and I'm in the best shape I've ever been in. Oh! Almost forgot to mention: I just celebrated my 77th birthday. So, yes, I know Xtra Fitness studio well: its owners and trainers; its routines, advantages, and offerings; its ability to make you and your fitness level significantly 'new and improved'; and the list of benefits goes on and on for mega-miles. Xtra Fitness is not one of those corporate organizations that has 200 branches in 300 cities where you pay your money and take your chances, where you're working out alone together with 400 other nameless patrons. No, Xtra Fitness is a single studio owned and operated by Steve and Vanessa, both of whom are sincerely dedicated to improving their patrons' fitness levels, and wonderfully knowledgeable in the art and science of personal fitness training. Steve knows 87 different ways to exercise every muscle group. The variety of exercises he designs and uses in the circuit-training sessions keeps the sessions interesting, challenging, and fun. You'll find the circuit-training to be wonderfully worthwhile, and you'll quickly get into a routine of coming often and making the circuits an exercise habit. Vanessa is a sports-fitness machine. She is sincere and passionate about maintaining her own fitness and promoting fitness in others. And she is certified in so many aspects of personal fitness and sports medicine. The only certifications she doesn't hold are those that haven't been invented yet. Wait'll you start working with Vanessa in pilates on the Reformer. She'll improve your balance and flexibility, and you'll notice the changes quickly. I certainly did. And Vanessa is the most sensational instructor for the spinning classes on the stationary bikes. She's fun and demanding, encouraging you to do more than you think you can and making you feel good about it all. And talk about burning calories and body fat! At the end of the spinning sessions, I find I've lost almost half my body-weight...or, at least, it feels that way. It's a great feeling of accomplishment. This past year, of course, has been difficult for gyms and fitness studios because of the Covid crisis. Everyone has been afraid to work out for fear of getting those virus cooties, but the gyms - and Xtra Fitness, too - are opening up again and are welcoming patrons. I've been encouraged and reassured to keep coming to Xtra Fitness this past year because I have seen 'up close and personal' how careful Steve and Vanessa are with maintaining the studio's cleanliness. They keep a clean and safe environment with hospital grade cleaning supplies and sanitizers; they follow the updated government requirements to keep their members safe; and they keep the equipment at Xtra sanitized and disinfected at all times. For all these reasons, I recommend Xtra Fitness to you highly. And when you come in, be sure to ask Steve and Vanessa "Where's Jeff?" because I'll very likely be right there working through the circuit-training session, or doing one of many exercises during my personal-training hour with Steve; or I might be in the room next door stretched out on the Reformer or spinning my legs off on the stationary bike. But I will be there, just as I've been there for the past 10 years. And I'll be happy to meet you. It's a great place to work out and get in shape. Believe me, I know.

I owe Vanessa my life(almost Literally)I only wish i had started working out here 10 years earlier…read morebut never late,I had a big car accident that prevented me afterwards from running or doing any exercises, now i can run and play with my kids

Disclaimer: I'm not a member of this club, my daughter only takes private swim lessons…read more My daughter takes private lessons with Addie, and we can't thank her enough! We've tried many different programs and instructors, and my daughter just hasn't "taken" to the water. In comes Addie, and after a couple of months with her patience and kindness, I now have a swimmer. In addition, the entry to the facility always looks really clean and tidy. The staff are always really kind and polite!

I recently signed up for a tennis membership ship (14 days ago). Turns out I can't use the…read moremembership to its fullest benefits. For this reason I canceled my me ever that just signed up for and paid the registration fee (over $500 Which includes the membership fee). So basically I have been told that if I would have contacted them before the 25th of the month, they could have refunded the membership fee but not that we are past it nothing can happen. If ever I would like to sign up again, I would still have to pay $200. This seems like a rip off and my kid come here for his classes and I come here for my beginner classes as well. Seems like it doesn't matter about customer satisfaction for them. They will Include any rule to make sure they are getting the money. Again, I like individuals here. But as business they definitely suck. I would not recommend being a member here cause as long as you are remember, you are fine but other than that it's a loss of money for you. Many would argue that I should have read terms and condition (which is in benefits to the club) but circumstances arise where you are an advocate to yourself. Be careful to becoming their member because it is a rip off, you may not know it just yet.

BIG KUDOS! I would like to send a big shout-out to the staff at Emerald City…read moreAthletic Club to go beyond to help a fellow member. I have been going to this establishment for 16 years and I could not be happier. The club put a lot of money into recent renovations and upgrades. It is up to standards with state-of-the-art equipment. Whether a person chooses to use the machinery for cardiovascular purposes, muscle strength, or weight loss, this is the ideal place to achieve your fitness goals! It simply is not possible to walk out the door without feeling a profound sense of accomplishment and better overall health. The best part of all is the staff. I have had Cerebral Palsy all my life. I have had to make do with one wheelchair to use both inside my home and in my car. It was in bad shape. There is a wonderful maintenance lady by the name of Jen H. surprised me and gave me a cool wheelchair that she had at home. This chair was brand new and is a great chair for me to utilize at home. But the kindness and compassion did not stop there. My old wheelchair was in desperate need of an overhaul. She went ahead and ordered me a new seat for the chair and new armrests. Now, I can feel more at ease knowing I have extra reinforcements with new and sturdy material. Now I have both a wheelchair for my house and one for my car that I can use at the gym. That made my life so much easier. Jenn and a courteous staff member by the name of John Y. volunteered their time and installed both items for me right there at the club. The staff is so caring and friendly, and they do put the customer first as you can see. There is also a friendly lady who works at the front desk named Jenny V. who helps me put my wheelchair in my car when I am ready to leave at the end of the day. The staff at this club makes me feel like I matter. They are like family to me. I am committed to being a lifelong member of this gym. I give my highest regards and recommendations to this staff and cannot speak highly enough about them. If you are looking for a new gym, please go to the Emerald City Athletic Club. You will not be disappointed.

If it were possible to leave a 0 star review I would. Save…read moreyour money, time, and energy and go literally to any other gym. The draw for ECA over big places like LA/24 hour was the smaller business vibe & I wanted to "shop local". I also liked the childcare options. 1. when we signed up at the Ballinger Village location with Brody, he made a big show of telling us (my husband and I) how they're a small business and they're not out to get money, he said most of them are just personal trainers or nutritionists, NOT BUSINESSMEN (i remember this line because he repeated it several times). So he encouraged me to sign up for the champions class. I asked specifically if I could cancel if it didn't fit my needs/baby schedule. He said "of course. But I'd recommend you try it for at least 60 days so you can really see if it works for you. And if you still need to cancel, just reach out. We're really chill here." This was near verbatim. 2. After more than a couple months, I found the champions class great for others but not for me/my toddler's schedule so I emailed to cancel which was the ONLY option I was given. And the email response was short, rude, and included a "$299 + tax downgrade fee" for the cancellation. Mind you, I wasn't trying to cancel our membership. Just MY champions access. I told them what Brody had told us just months prior and they absolutely didn't budge. That's fine. It's policy - I get it. But this is totally the kind of stuff big businesses pull and they should be up front. 3. We ended up completely cancelling our memberships (both of us) because we thought this way of business was shady and when you think about the cost and what they offer v. what big gyms offer (LA/24) then you'll realize it's absolutely not worth it. all that talk in the beginning is EXACTLY what it sounds like. a sales pitch. don't be sucked in. oh also. i left a review for ballinger which i think is their newest but i usually go to everett (my husband goes to ballinger and I've been a couple times) - uniquely to the everett location, everything is disgusting. I would NOT shower there if I were you. At least one different machine is broken every week, the bathroom is perpetually wet probably because they have no paper towels. Honestly we go to 24 hour now and it's a breath of fresh air. literally **I will say the teachers at the childcare are above and beyond. I have told everyone I know about our ECA experience and hopefully saved people quite a bit of $$$ but I have nothing negative to say about the teachers at childcare. ** in case my review is too long. read this reddit forum. https://www.reddit.com/r/Seattle/comments/oanvzy/emerald_city_athletics_a_toxic_manipulative_and/

This gym immediately addressed all of my concerns as soon as I posted my negative review! They…read morestepped in, changed management, and really remedied every concern I have. They're working on instituting even more improvements for members and I'm really looking forward to the new changes! Thank you for taking action!!!

Love this gym! Super friendly staff, nice clean space. The variety of equipment is a huge plus…read more Definitely recommend starting/continuing your fitness journey here!