I've never been a "gym guy". I grew up thinking I was too small to be athletic until I rediscovered…read moresports as a young adult. So when I say, "I love this gym", know that it's not coming from somejock who loved working out...and I do love this gym. I had been searching for a form of exercise to replace the activity and community of a team sport after I suffered a ruptured Achilles. I found GLSC through a free trial and had no idea it was going to change the way I thought and felt about fitness. GLSC workouts were the highlight of my week, and over the course of a year, I saw my skills, strength, and enjoyment improved significantly. Here's why I love Green Lake Strength and conditioning: 1) The coaches: Shout out to Coaches Hannah, Zeyab, and Jonathan, who were my first and primary coaches. They are the perfect balance between motivating and moderating, helping you gauge your skill/strength limits and safely push them. They are excellent at teaching form and technique, and they brought my high-school-level understanding of weightlifting up to par. Despite having an injured Achilles shoulder, their guidance helped ensure that I never injured myself (and in fact reduced my pain through strengthening and increasing range of motion) even while greatly increasing my strength and endurance. They can help you improve whether you're a beginner or an expert. 2) The community: GLSC has a vibrant community. Members get to know each other but not in an in-your-face sort of way - you can be a casual weekly member or you can join your fellow members on unofficial hikes and official BBQs and gatherings. There's a very wide range of ages and experiences in these classes, and they didn't make me feel "dumb" or out of place. Classes have been kept to 12 people max, which after experiencing much smaller and larger classes, 12 is a great number - not too crowded but not awkwardly empty. You also get to know each other through the infamous question of the day - just lean into it, it'll be fun, I promise. ;) 3) Facilities/programming: After trying several other gyms, I can confidently say that none of them quite match up to GLSC's programming. GLSC excels because of the three distinct segments of their strenght & conditioning workouts: Warm-ups, skill/strength-building, and WOD. The warm-ups aren't just stretching and jumping jacks - they are specifically design to engage the muscle groups that you'll be using, they help reinforce the techniques needed to complete the rest of the workout of the day, and they get your heart pumping. Other gyms I've experienced rush this part or do the bare minimum. The skill/strength segment is where I learned the most over the last year because they remove the speed element and focus on quality over quantity. Again, the other gyms I've experienced rush this part and either skip teaching altogether or push you into a higher pace too soon. They also offer a wide range of modifications and equipment to meet each person's level of skill and strength. The WODs vary between low, medium, and high metabolic conditioning and are varied in type and style so you're never bored. There's no "leg day" or "arm day" - your entire body will be exhausted every day. They oddly fill you with both a sense of dread and excitement, knowing how hard they will be but also how good you'll feel afterwards. And for what it's worth, the coaches have generally good tastes in music - good balance between pumping you up but not obnoxious techno. A note about cost: It's expensive. But I look at value for cost, not low cost. The quality of the coaching and programming alone is easily worth it in my eyes. Add to that a clean, high-quality facility, fun community, and personal results and I was happy to pay the higher cost. I loved this gym...but sadly had to give up my membership when my workplace moved away. I'm still searching for a new gym, forever comparing it to GLSC and still not finding its equal. Congrats, Nate and team, for building this wonderful gym and community! Hit me up if you want to expand to S. Seattle!

Coolest gym with amazing coaches! Mikaela was fantastic! she guided me through two private…read moreonboarding sessions that really set me up for success. I just finished my first class and it was so much fun. The garage doors were open, the sun was shining in, and the energy was incredible. Everyone here is so kind and welcoming :) it truly feels like a close-knit community.

Coaches are amazing! They look out for everyone in the class and are the best cheerleaders. Super…read morehelpful when it comes to providing modifications for a particular exercise. The class moves fast which I love. Some days are harder than others and the vibe in the room is to always "do you;" don't worry about what others are lifting or pressing. You showed up! And the group is always friendly.

Great classes, easy to find street parking, safe and awesome instructors, shout out to Shawread more

This is a fantastic CrossFit gym in the Ballard/Magnolia area. Coaches are great with all…read moreexperience levels and the community is fun and welcoming. Give it a try!

Amazing gym, amazing people, amazing coaches. Great programming and a very chill vibe. Really glad…read moreto have them in the neighborhood!

Helpful and friendly instructors. Each person gets their own workout station (with cleaning spray…read moreand rag) with all the equipment they need so they are prepped for the whole session without roaming around the gym. This is a cross fit gym so it could be intimidating to someone who is new to working out or unfamiliar with crossfit in general, but I the instructor will check up on you and help you with form, workout stricture etc. Seems like there are activities and challenges that motivate people to work out hard. *first class is free to try

I recently moved to Seattle and started going to Industrious in SLU. What a fantastic 50 minute…read moreworkout after a long day of meetings etc. The coaches and the staff have been so helpful and knowledgeable. Stephen Hitt, the co-founder is incredibly generous and passionate. The classes I've attended so far, they want you to succeed. I've had a great time learning weightlifting techniques and I'm looking forward to continuously attending this really unique gym! 10/10 experience.

Jazzercise classes at this Phinney location is under the same Jazzercise Seattle Studio owner's…read moremanagement.  If you have a monthly membership at Seattle Jazzercise, there are no additional fees to take classes at this location.   Classes are currently on Monday mornings & Wednesday evenings.  If you live in north Seattle, Phinney Community Center is relatively easy to get to & there is always plenty of parking.  Classes are held in one of the large rooms upstairs.  Ample spacing between people is easily possible.  Instructors are the same quality ones as the main studio rotating occasionally.  Great addition on top of numerous weekly classes near u-village main location and on line options.

From the owner: In NW Seattle on Phinney Ridge, we offer group fitness classes for all levels. We incorporate dance…read morecardio with strength training to sculpt and tone your muscles in the ultimate full-body workout. Whether you're looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way! Your membership here is also good for classes with us at Baila District in Ravenna.

This gym and its community of trainers and fellow gym-goers is absolutely amazing. I have a few…read morephysical limitations and have feared CrossFit because of this. A friend recommended that I try the Armory out and I could not be happier that I did. The trainers are the best of the best and so accommodating and patient. They've given me the courage to try out new exercises that I had never considered and have helped me scale my workouts to find what works for my body to get really strong and stay strong. I feel safe and supported here. I'd highly recommend this gym!

My boyfriend Cody and his buddy Euzel have known Joel the owner of the Armory for a few years now…read more They worked out with him when he was a trainer at ECA. Since then, they have followed him up to his new gym! I swung by a couple of Saturdays ago and did a 30 min workout here with the guys. I didn't know what to expect, especially since I have never been to a crossfit gym before. Our workout that morning was more conditioning exercises and I actually enjoyed it! We did the 9 AM workout with Coach Anna. I struggled with push presses and Joel and Anna were there to walk me through the movements when my form was not correct. Thank you! Cody was sore the following days and could barely lift his arms. I was decently sore as well. Meaning it was a great workout and it was only 30 min! It is a great space, very clean, and the coaches are very enthusiastic for you to be there! I'll definitely go by again when I am around on the weekends more!

I've been training with Crossfit Felix / Felix Athletics since 2018 on and off in various formats…read more(full membership, class cards, drop in fees) First and foremost, doesn't matter which class I'm going to, I always get a warm welcome and a great community. Continued with a workout that both kicks my ass and simultaneously lets me feel satisfied, tailored to my skill level. When I show up regularly, I can always meet my fitness goals. The coaches never hang up on the minor details (eg. when I already have unlimited membership, I keep forgetting to sign up and they just always smile about it, and punch me into the system, this wasn't the case with every gym). When I'm late to the class and I can safely join the workout I've just alway welcomed to join in. This place makes the barrier to entry into your workout a breeze. I've tried CF gyms all across the US and EU and 90% of the time I had a positive experience in all of them, but Felix tops it all! And the best part whenever I come back to Felix, I can alway get my original rates back.

Hands down the best CrossFit gym I've ever been to, and the best coaching staff I've ever had the…read morepleasure of working with! I've gotten to know the owner David over a handful of years and I love the days I get to take one of his classes or chat with him a bit, amazing human! I've tried about 5 or 6 CrossFit gyms in the area and the care the coaching staff gives to everyone in classes here, the beautiful space and equipment available, I will never go anywhere else as long as I'm living in the area. Worth checking out 100% :)