Had a great time dropping in. This will be my home away from home gym when I'm in Seattle…read more Programming was fun and hard!!! Thanks for having me. Schedule is great and if you can't make a class the open gym times are awesome with the front of the gym designed just for that.

I've only been inside a few boxes (CrossFit aka CF uses the term 'box' for 'gym') and most are…read moreknown for grittiness or clean simplicity. This is a BEAUTIFUL space in West Seattle. The owner, Bethany, used to be an instructor at my current box; and I owe a great deal to her. Because of her knowledge and positive (yet constructive) feedback while I plowed through my first uncoordinated months of CF, I can say that I am fitter than I've been in years. Hell, I'm fitter than I was when I DID think I was fit. First, you should know that I had become a blob before I joined CF. Really. I got winded going up and down stairs and lugged around 50+ more pounds 1 1/2 years ago, so DO NOT WORRY about your fitness level. It's all scalable, and there are beginner classes to get you started if you're new. Boot camp on crack, is how I would describe CrossFit. You do team workouts, individual workouts but in a team environment, you go for personal records (PR's) from anything to running, to weights, to completing a particular workout in x amount of time. I don't think I've done the same exact workout in a year and half yet! Check out LOFT's website for their hours, fees and WODs (Workout of the Day) as I've only been here once. But, it is helpful for you to know that the entrance is in the alley BEHIND the building. (That poor consignment store lady; she was so friendly in directing people back around the building. I must remember to go and check out her store.) LOFT has lots of street parking around, and they have a small lot in the alley. This place has all the CF amenities you would expect, including a pretty high-up rope! Super-secret tip for any CrossFitter: always wear/bring long socks with you, in case of rope climbs and dead-lifts. No rope burns/scraped-up shins, k?) Aaaaand the people here are super-cool; the community, while growing, is small enough that you get to know people from different boxes all the time. It's how we grow the cult... ...Kidding. Despite what you've heard, you only have to sacrifice ONE baby goat to become part of a box. As I've said before, WOD ON!

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've been a member for the past 1.5 years and my strength and endurance have improved SO much! Each…read moreweek is a great mix of weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics/bodyweight movements. They are modifiable for every skill level and each class has a wide variety of abilities - some people are doing ring rows while others are doing strict pull ups and there's no judgment! The coaches are so friendly and make an effort to know everyone's name and introduce new comers. Jonathan knows when to push me to add more weight and when to leave me alone if I am hungover and just want to survive the workout :) I love that they have additional events like hikes and holiday grill outs. I've made so many friends through the gym which is tough to do in Seattle! It takes some time, but the same people go to the same class times, so you start to see familiar faces over time. And there's fun little perks once you join like free in-body scans to track your progress AND a loft space where you can do co-working and hang out with free drinks!

My good friend has a membership here and This place had amazing reviews so I came here requesting…read moreinformation on purchasing a week pass since I was going to be working in the area. I now understand it's for members only however your staff did not have to be extremely rude. A simple "sorry ma'am" would have been sufficient. However the staff seemed angry and annoyed at the question and went off on me basically embarrassing me in front of gym members. My friend was sooooo embarrassed for me especially her paying a paying member and had to apologize on their behalf. Please train your staff to be polite. No need for the theatrics, they treated me like I was a criminal.

Disappointed with Pro Club's business practices. They increased my membership fees with zero…read moreadvance notice - I only found out when my bill came through higher than expected. When I went to cancel, I discovered they require what amounts to nearly 60 days notice, meaning I'm forced to pay for two more months of a service I no longer want at a price I never agreed to. If you're going to impose strict cancellation policies on members, the least you can do is give them the same courtesy of notice when raising prices. Poor form.

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% :)

My boyfriend used to attend this gym when he lived in Seattle, and this is my second time visiting…read moreand working out here while we're in town visiting his family and friends. The hospitality is amazing, just like it was the first time. I love that the owner remembered my name. From last year to this year, it's been really cool to see how much the gym has evolved. You can tell a lot of care and intention goes into the space and the community here. I will always make it a point to come work out here whenever I'm in Seattle. If you're visiting the area, definitely come check this gym out

I was a member here for a little over a year, from 2021 -…read moreJan of 2022. This is the most unethical business I have ever encountered and I felt so extremely disrespected towards the end of my membership. I officially quit because of how the owner of this gym, Robel Woldu, yelled at me, and all I asked was to have a conversation. I was so mortified and humiliated as it was so loud that the entire class, his trainers and his client heard. It was extremely disrespectful that I left in tears. I called the next day and quit and I never received an apology. Looking back, I'm so thankful I quit when I did. I officially had my account and all of my personal data (at least what I had given permission for them to have) removed in July 2022. This gyms branding of being "inspired by the culture for the culture" takes a whole different level of unethics - I do not trust how they handle their customers' data and would advise being very cautious about providing any detailed personal information. I do not recommend this gym and will never return. I sincerely regret my time spent here.

Coming here has improved my physical and mental health SIGNIFICANTLY. I came to strengthen my body…read more& stayed because of the community. I can't imagine working out anywhere else - Andy & María make it fun to show up. Plus, how many people get to say they do CrossFit with their family??? Including my 9yo brother - we have 7 family members who all. Show. Up.!!

Getting the motivation to work out is SO hard, so I love being able to show up and have someone…read morekind just tell me what to do, lol. The coaches are incredible and super welcoming. But what truly makes Orca Strength amazing is the community & inclusivity. Each class beings with introductions that include names, pronouns, and sharing a gratitude or success of that day. That attitude of reflection and intentionality meet you where you are is what keeps me coming back. Highly recommend!

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.

I started my crossfit journey 3 years ago with ox-box / now Virj fitness and what a journey it has…read morebeen! Every part of the training experience has been amazing with Virj. The fantastic and varied programming provided by Seth makes sure you're always challenged and pushed within your limits. The trainers, with their deep knowledge and passion to make all of us get the best from ourselves. They have so much experience and advice across a wide variety of movements, everything from Olympic lifting to gymnastics. The equipment, setup & environment is top notch. Getting access to the wider gym and its facilities while getting to do crossfit is a big upside and is very different from other gyms I've been to. To top it all of, unlike a lot of other crossfit gyms everyone is warm, fun and wants training to be a good time!! I'm so sad to have to say goodbye to these guys and the team at Virj. Keep being awesome!

Virj is great, simple as that…read more First, the coaching is excellent. Coaches are focused on form and technique. They are not pushing you to lift more than you are comfortable lifting, or more than you can lift with proper technique. They make sure that you're doing the workout safely so that you can come back tomorrow. The workouts are well thought-out and varied throughout the week. No muscle group gets ignored. That particular muscle group that you hate working on because it's your weakness? It gets taken care of. All workouts are presented in a tiered format so that members of all fitness levels and abilities have something to do. Exercises can be modified to help you improve. Struggling with pull-ups? They have bands to help you develop a base level of strength. The facilities are top-notch. Zum, the gym in which Virj is located, has a huge locker room with lots of showers. I've never had to wait to shower after class. And - everything is CLEAN. Lastly, the vibe of the class is great. This is a CrossFit gym full of folks who are interested in getting in shape and improving. It's not full of a bunch of grunting dudes trying to compete in the CrossFit games. I highly recommend it.

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 my go to gym when I'm in Seattle! I'm an AF member back home and I am equally loyal when I…read moretravel. The staff and coaches are awesome. Gym is sooooo clean! Great mix of classes. Thank you for keeping me going while I'm away from home.

This is a small but well organized space. It is easy to find what you're looking for. Due to the…read moresmaller space their isn't as many machines as you'd find in a large commercial space but there is everything you need. Just like all anytime fitnesses you can come and go as you please regardless of the hours as long as you're a member. The building is a bit older and could use some minor renovations but aside from that this is a nice facility that utilizes the space they have very well.