This gym is truly the best! Their small group personal training has been a lifesaver as I've been…read moredigging myself out of a hole of chronic back pain. Transitioned from weekly physical therapy to lifting twice a week with these fine folks and 3 months in I feel so much stronger and my back pain has improved significantly! As far as what to expect with small group training: you get your own personal workout plan and guidance aligned to your goals with the added benefit of a couple of other folks also working out to socialize with. I love this way of learning about fitness and being challenged and it's been great being on this journey with other folks as well! It's become a non negotiable part of my routine that I absolutely love. The trainers are super kind and friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to modifications but also aren't afraid to tell you when they think you can do more. Devin also has great taste in music This gym is super inclusive and a considerate neighbor to all folks that hang out on Cap Hill. The location is awesome and very walkable but for those days you need to drive you can generally find street parking pretty easily by the park. I LOVE this gym and all the people there, I'm only leaving because I'm moving and even then I find myself considering commuting in rush hour traffic for the awesome vibes

Can't recommend Uplift Fitness enough. Devon was helpful and knowledgeable. As someone who has been…read moregoing to the gym for a few years, and who has had a trainer in the past a few years ago, Devon totally changed my gym game. He and Rena are helpful, kind, personable, and knowledgeable!

Jessica was kind enough to give me an intro Pilates session and I'm so glad she did. Thank you for…read moreintroducing me to the world of Pilates, Jessica!

Having been urged to find a certified Stott Pilates instructor by a friend in Toronto, I finally…read morefound Jessica, at Emerald City Pilates. I was skeptical at first. What were these strange contraptions? Would they really make a difference in my core strength? Jessica is the real deal. Jessica begins the process by completing a 'whole body' assessment of your strengths and areas for improvement as well as trouble spots - mine was my low back. She creates a comprehensive program that is completely customized and encourages work that you can do from home. Her private classes are never the same and are challenging and fun. After a few months of working together, I am stronger, have much better posture and I am able to address my 'trouble' areas with exercises and stretching techniques at home. In addition to being a super qualified Pilates instructor, Jessica is also well organized and reliable. These qualities, combined with her expertise and positive attitude make her a star in my book.

I've been training with Teresa @ Spraggins Fitness for six years. I was 61 and suffering from the…read morefeeling of being 61. A friend highly recommended Teresa, for which I'm eternally grateful. Six years later I still love and look forward to my small group classes. I've dropped weight, adopted a healthier lifestyle and have learned to love exercise. I look and feel ten years younger than I am. If you're looking for a supportive, knowledgeable and experienced trainer, check out Spraggins Fitness in West Seattle.

If you are considering a trainer in West Seattle, I can't recommend Teresa enough. She makes each…read moresession fun and engaging, and I actually look forward to going. She fits me in at the perfect morning times which makes it easy to stay consistent. Teresa keep me motivated and has so much knowledge about nutrition, health, and movement. She is truly a one of a kind gem.

Sam is one of those truely good people that radiates sunshine. This makes it hard to be annoyed…read morewith her while she's making your booty burn. Proper positioning is her passion and she will absolutely sniff out where and why you are doing it wrong. This is invaluable to me because proper form is something I've always struggled with. She's great about working with old injuries and strengthening the muscles that will help support them. Her equipment is clean, new, and fancier than that I've encountered at other Pilates studios. Highly recommend.

Dr. Chernak is an amazing physical therapist and I highly recommend her services for anyone…read morestruggling with a musculoskeletal pain. She uses a very unique approach to an evaluation and treatment that includes clinical pilates exercises using equipment, which is a highly effective method that targets your entire body, and not just the injured body part. Her clinic is beautiful with brand new equipment, a very cozy and inviting space in Ballard. She is a wonderful clinician and is passionate about getting you feel better.

No matter where you are in your "journey" towards getting in shape, Rachel will meet you without…read morejudging you or talking down to you. She's really awesome that way. And if there's stuff you can't do or bring yourself to do, she'll have new ideas that are really thoughtful and intriguing. That's what will get you to do stuff. She just makes people feel good about themselves and helps them get in shape.

Rachel is a gem. She combines community, accountability, encouragement and fun in her group classes…read moreand personal coaching. I was coming back from an injury when I joined her running group, and she worked with me on a training plan to get back to business. I just ran the Mercer Island 10k, and did so much better than expected - and am now excitedly gearing up for the Rock & Roll half marathon in June. The group meets Wed. evenings for track workouts at Garfield High, and Saturday mornings for group runs around the city. (Bonus: the Saturday runs always begin and end at a different coffee shop, so the group can reconvene after the run over some coffee and food.) It's been close to a year since I joined her, and I feel healthy and strong. Her background in designing games is evidenced by how creatively she structures her workouts - and her knowledge of the little pockets of the city is a real treat when you are running with her. She also offers bootcamp-style "strength and stamina" classes on weekday mornings, nutrition coaching, in addition to a monthly fitness challenge that you can participate in via Facebook (and win some money if you hit your goal!) The groups she attracts are non-judgmental, non-intimidating, and encouraging - so even if you are just starting out, or doing more walking than running, there is a spot for you! I'm so happy to have found her.

My husband and I decided to start a new adventure together and in surveying the options we decided…read morepilates was going to be our new thing. Mind + Body Studio is right in our neighborhood, so we thought what better than test it out. We walked into the first class and I thought to myself, "meh, I got this..." and little did I know I was going to get my butt whopped! I was sore for a week. Great, great work out! Dana has done an amazing job creating a unique approach to pilates that feels more genuine and less Lululemon. He sets most of the classes up with circuits including many different stations where you are constantly moving and working a different part of the body. He has all the fancy reformers, but also incorporates any other great tool to work your body. He is also extremely attentive and very good about correcting bad postures or sloppy efforts. If you are looking for a way to get a deep exercise that can help with postural issues, back issues, or honestly just get a great work out - check out mind + body!

I love Mind Body on Site!! It works perfect for my life style. Josh is a incredible trainer. He has…read morehelped rehab my knee from being injured by another trainer at another gym. I like the way he always makes each session different and custom for me. He also helped me get my body in shape for my wedding on July 13,2013. I went down two inches in month and I loss ten pounds total. Thank you, Josh Sincerely Jada Baer

Light filled and great location…read more Easy on street parking. I have 1:1 sessions and they have taught me so much about right movement tailored for me. If you have only taken group classes before that you just on a mat, this is totally different. Money well spent and an investment in my spine's health.

This review is long overdue but worth the wait since Atlas Pilates moved to a bigger studio!…read more I come here for early morning sessions with Danae, who also happens to be my pole instructor. She mindfully guides me through every exercise during our small group sessions. When my small group partner can't make it, then she and I go balls out on exercises that complement my pole workouts. The old studio was cozy and we had to practically synchronize our arms and legs in such a way that we weren't kicking or slapping each other in the face. This new space seems to be perfect! Of course everything is brand spanking new clean, but the old studio was kept very clean and clean smelling. In addition to the reformers, Cadillac, and other fun equipment they are installing Swedish bars! And maybe some other fun stuff if Danae can bat her lashes hard enough. I observe the other instructors with their clients and they all seem to be very good with them. I would recommend this studio to anyone looking to add Pilates to their exercise regimen or for therapeutic purposes.

All white floors, walls, ceilings and billowing curtains scented with a touch of essential lavender…read moreand eucalyptus oils. Did I step into a spa? Opening the door to EPower Pilates studio is like entering a peaceful cloud which just happens to have a beautiful reformer in the pocket of one if it's curves. Here clientele ranges from ballerinas to housewives to football players. Elizabeth Power delivers a unique experience because she has a Masters in Psychology and has extensive Stott certified training in Pilates. Elizabeth has a way of mentoring you through a workout, not just guiding you through the steps. You feel like a dancer as she encourages you to push through your burning muscles. I have only been seeing Elizabeth for a month and I look and feel differently. My posture has vastly improved and I have the tendency to use my core now, even when I pick up a pencil! EPower Pilates offers a soothing atmosphere with hardcore Pilates instruction from a dedicated fitness coach. Get your bikini bod on now!

I love working with Liz and I hate working out. My friend and I do a duet twice a week and she…read morealways pays attention to which one of us needs what...are we stiff, does something hurt...whatever it is she will tackle it and make adjustments for what you need. She targets areas on your body you want to change and she will subtly up the ante when she thinks you need it. She is always calm, supportive and encouraging!