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.

Via my google review: I've been seeing Bob since August 2021. Initially I started going to build…read moresome healthy habits and get in shape for my Wedding (earlier this month). But i'll continue to see Bob as long as I can! He's motivating, encouraging and makes workouts fun. He's flexible to your schedule and fast to reply if any changes arise. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for that little extra push when it comes to working out. **Side Note** I bought shape wear for my wedding dress, and thanks to Bob I didn't need the additional shape. I've got abs for days!!

As a 53 year old guy, and not terribly inclined to work out, I must say, my investment in Bob's…read moretraining has been very worthwhile. He brings a great, positive attitude and a wide variety of exercises and equipment to your workouts. 2 months in and I'm feeling stronger and my balance has gotten much better (a must for my favorite pastime of fly fishing). I highly recommend.

I have been a longtime member of LA Fitness. I find the manager of the Roosevelt gym to be friendly…read morehighly competent individual. I have also notice the executive management of these outlets go through manager like diapers of parents of infants. Some of the issues regarding any negative reviews lie in the fact many of the customers are far to insular and tend not to notice the what is going right. The place is clean set up for expedient efficiency of use (with the exception of 22 steps) the separate the entrance to the locker room area. Overall, I give them a thumbs up as it pertains to personnel and operational management in general.

They let men work in the women's locker rooms without informing the women who are already in the…read morelocker rooms (partially or fully naked). I was in the sauna in my underwear and a man barged in with a flashlight. I told the manager what happened and she said, "sorry." I didn't feel reassured it won't happen again or that they have any kind of protocol around it. I don't think I will feel relaxed here any more.

I recently joined F45/Northgate. The moment I walked in I felt welcomed and supported. The energy…read moreat the classes is positive and motivating. Coaches Emily, Molly, Brandon and Henry have the right amount of spunk to keep me pushing through a difficult yet super fun class! If you have been thinking about joining an exercise class look no further! I have seen an improvement in my overall strength.

F45 Northgate is my favorite F45 I've been to!! Coach Molly has the perfect vibe of energizing you…read morethrough a workout, correcting form, while also allowing you to lock in and get stronger! The coaching staff truly cares about you and your workouts, and love taking classes with Coach Molly and Coach Henry! I switched F45 locations and was able to find such a great community here and coaches that really cares about what they do!

Michka and Body By Impulse have helped take me out of my 'workout plateau'. I feel like it's super…read morecharge my metabolism, and I feel extra strength in my muscles during yoga and during work, as a Licensed Massage Therapist. More power in my legs for lunging, and more stamina in my posture to prevent injury at my very physical job. It's very exciting to me, as I'm not a huge fan of the gym anymore. Body By Impulse is way more fun! Great music too! And I always learn new things about my body and mind when consulting with Michka, Edie, and Jana. I'm very thankful to be a part of this wellness community.

whether you're totally out of shape or as cut as a crystal--go see Mischka at her studio on…read moregreenwood. your body will thank you so much. body by impulse is essentially a 20 minute workout that accomplishes much much more--you're suited up with electrodes on your major muscle groups, which Mischka controls on a tablet as she leads you through a personal training session. the electricity stimulates your muscles and makes you contract with the impulse, making one crunch or pushup feel like 10. your muscles get toned and strengthened and the results are immediate. the space is clean, bright and also offers spa services like massage and cupping. wear your street clothes-- Mischka provides everything, including base layers, and you're not a sweaty mess afterwards. you could definitely fit this in on a lunch break. i've been going weekly for 4 weeks, haven't gone to the gym in years, and feel exceptional. thank you Mischka + body by impluse for launching this incredible service in Seattle.

Greenlake Fitness is the best example of a real community gym. The staff is very friendly and they…read moreoperate with integrity. If you go there enough, you will probably end up making friends. You never have to worry about scam fees or not being able to cancel. I was able to very very easily add and remove people from my membership and did not have to jump through hoops to do so. Everything was so easy and comfortable at Greenlake Fitness, I miss it so much!!! The equipment is good (not super good though) and always improving. It's also close to PCC for convenient post-workout chocolate milk.

I loved going here until they charged my account almost $900 dollars on accident and wouldn't…read morereimburse it, so I had to go through my bank and report it as a fraudulent charge even thought it was their fault. Hesitant to come back after this experience, my account went into decline after not attending for three months. When I went in to talk about rejoining, the manager told me I would have to repay all the membership fees to reopen my account, and that I was getting a "rocking deal" by not having to also pay for the months my old card was declined (the one I had to cancel because of them). Make it make sense why I have to go through fixing their mistake only to be asked to pay more later because of this mistake. Extremely disappointing, and while the gym is great, they should really reconsider who they are letting run this place.

love this studio! The instructors are so knowledgeable and the music is always great!read more

Studio 45 is a great workout and a great way to get back into fitness post injury. Easy parking…read moreand friendly teachers.

Came here for a zumba party. They have lockers you can use for free and towels. The instructor…read morewas very nice and I am surprised my friend was able to request doing a zumba party. Small but nice facilities with a small parking lot outside. Locker room looked outdated but clean. There's maxi pads, tampons, hair dryers, cotton balls and more free to use which is nice.

I'm not a member but I took a Body Pump class here and had a great experience! The instructors were…read moreextremely friendly and welcoming. The gym itself was great--lots of equipment, well maintained, great variety, good customer service, big locker rooms. There is ample parking and even an area for kids to play while parents work out. I wish they were on ClassPass but it seems pretty elite so I can see why a place like this wouldn't be on it.