Orangetheory Fitness Tacoma is an outstanding group fitness facility. It has a reputation of being…read morea very intense workout but I actually find that it's super scalable to whatever your fitness level may be. I love the fact that if you do their workouts regularly, it *will* improve your health. There's no guesswork or sales pitches from personal trainers or other nonsense-- just excellent group fitness HIIT workouts. And the coaches watch your form while you're doing weightlifting and are there to correct you or make suggestions. It's the best of group fitness and personal training wrapped in one workout -- with motivating statistics and uplifting energy to help make you give your best every workout. I love working out under the orange lights -- hope to see you there soon!

I came here on the day of the One Mile Benchmark, while visiting Tacoma, and state of WA, for the…read morefirst time. Coach was Sam. Studio and folks were meh. I did pretty good. I got a mile readout at 4:57, technically 5:00 if splitting hairs. The treads only go up to 12 mph, so I'd maxed out and then added 1.5-2% incline on top. Anyway, 'nuff said. After this gym class, I jogged a 5K roughly back to my AirBnB. But that's a story for another day. I've been going to OrangeTheory (OT) for about a year now, so I know what I'm doing. Which indirectly means that I know what I'm doing in this review of an OT studio. I guess the real question is, do I really know how to end this review. The answer is, no. I went to OT Tacoma one day while on vacation, and I got a pretty respectable mile time. Then I jogged a not altogether easy 5K back afterwards. I'm visiting from the Northern Virginia area. So, yeah. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I have little to no idea what I'm rambling on about. But anyway, this studio was pretty dope.

I've been going here for a few months and love it! Not only are the instructors great, but the…read morepeople are super friendly as well. You'll start to see the same people in your classes if you go at the same times/days, but I like to try to mix it up and go to a bunch of different ones if possible! One of the instructors, Nora, recently started a book club which has been a lot of fun and they do cool events and sometimes partner with local businesses as well. I think *all* of the instructors do occasional theme nights too like Beyoncé music, Monday night football, 80s week, etc which makes it fun because you know what kind of vibe you'll be coming in for! There's different types of classes, different levels, and the instructors have different vibes. Whatever work schedule you have you can usually get into a class per day! I liked how their intro class walks you through a lot of the different things you will be doing. It took us a handful (or more lol) of classes to finally get the Pilates lingo down so don't feel discouraged if you're having to look around your first couple of times to see what others are doing. The instructors will help too if they see you looking confused! (A few photos of the studio with trying to not get anyone else in them)

TLDR; I do not recommend Club Pilates to anyone athletic with Pilates experience. The level 2…read moreassessment criteria are not taught in level 1 nor 1.5 classes at this studio. It is absolutely not worth the price. On a personal note: I felt like this was an experience of age discrimination as I was often the youngest person in class and for some reason someone noted "young, able body tho" on my assessment form after they decided to not recommend me for Level 2. (Most of the assessment form wasn't even completed) Full review: I've been an athlete since childhood, have done barre and other Pilates studios for years. I recently moved to Tacoma and decided to try Club Pilates. I am canceling my membership after giving it an honest effort for three months. I have paid nearly $300 per month for the minimum 3 month membership commitment to have unlimited classes (taking between 3-5 classes/week) for mediocre Pilates workouts. My whole goal for this 3 months was to test up to the level 2 classes in hopes of them being challenging and allow me to actually drop a bead of sweat or feel some sort of challenging exercise. Upon signing up for a three month membership, I asked when I could test for the level 2 classes and was told I wouldn't pass since the instructors "didn't know me." This was my first clue into the cult of Club Pilates; why is this form assessment also based on who you "know"? I believe that testing for form is acceptable to deem admission to higher level classes, but NOT when the form is not explicitly taught in class. The level 2 assessment was quite frankly a joke considering the way level 1 and 1.5 classes are taught. I attended class regularly during my 3-month membership trial with hopes of being approved to start attending level 2 classes. To my dismay, the level 2 assessment was full of questions relating to anatomical jargon that is never explicitly discussed in any of the class formats I've taken (Reformer Flow, Control, Cardio Sculpt). I am always open to form-correction, but hardly received any in all the classes I took. I would not recommend Club Pilates to anyone unless they are looking for very leisurely body movement, whether due to older age or mobility issues. Having lived in San Diego, Durham, and Seattle, I have found MUCH better Pilates studios than this one. So far in Tacoma I have found La Maison Pilates which is 10x better in terms of difficulty and they still emphasize form with smaller class sizes. It's a bit more expensive but actually worth the money.

Updating my five star review with another five star review. My husband and I are both members at…read moreAscent now and it is hands down the best gym we have ever been to. The entire team here is incredible and the members are awesome as well. We have both done personal training (my trainer was Kam) here and learned a lot and we go to the Sunday class most often . Ascent is both welcoming and accommodating to folks of all identities and abilities and of all sizes. As someone with concerns about environments that can foster an environment where counting calories and weighing in are encouraged or emphasize is put on size, Ascent is the exact opposite. Ascent is a wonderful unicorn place where people can go just to learn how to better move their bodies and grow stronger and find victories that have nothing to do with size- like hiking longer distances, or having less back pain, or being able to lift more. They always offer alternative exercises to meet people where they're at which is super refreshing. They also host so many great events and series classes like queer inclusive self defense. We drive from a fair distance away because the community here is so much better and they have a mission you can't help but support. By far the best collective group of humans I've met since moving to Washington and that is such a testament to the owners Luca and Katie!

I've been attending Ascent Fitness since summer 2019 and I've loved every moment of it. The…read moretrainers are down-to-earth and supportive, the environment is friendly and encouraging, and the workouts kick my butt every time. The focus at this gym is functional fitness, so you do a variety of exercises each time you go--including crawling, get-ups, weights (and body weight exercises), lunges, etc. I also love that the trainers will give plenty of modifications as needed, as I'm limited in shoulder mobility due to an injury. Their main format is small group classes, but personal training and open gym hours are also available. Which works for me, became I'm way more accountable when I'm in a class anyway! I've gotten noticeably stronger since I first started, which has helped me not only in my work and at home, but with my self-confidence overall. Exercise really is the best self care. Thank you, Ascent Fitness!

If you're thinking about trying barre you DEFINITELY should!! This studio is perfect for beginners…read moreor people already on a fitness journey. The instructors and very knowledgeable and the environment is supportive and encouraging. It's an amazing workout and so much fun!!

FRAUD! SCAM! The staff and manager are unethical, unprofessional, and have demonstrated they will…read morecontinue to practice fraud practices. Wife attended a few sessions, but Stopped in January due to medical complications post pregnancy. The company continued to charge after several communications of having to stop the sessions. Multiple in person conversations, phone calls, and emails all to cancel the membership. Pure bar continued to charge our accounts saying there was no record of conversations. Pure bar was called again to cancel. They then asked for medical records of my wife to justify her medical complications in order to cancel the membership. No clause previously written in contract. When we asked to provide a signed clause of contract, Pure bar reported that they were "unable to find or print it". Pure bar threatened us with additional fines, refusing to cancel the membership until medical records were provided, and reported collections. When another email was provided by the company to clarify the cancellation and upholding charges, we were then charged again on our account x3 times on the same day! Will be filing fraudulent charges of reports with the State General office, Federal trade commission, and better business bureau.

If you're looking to increase the intensity of your workouts - this is the place! It's tough, but…read moremoves fast and you will feel it. Pros: friendly snd encouraging staff, modify things for new people, excellent full body work out Cons: high pressure sales pitch, and it's too expensive and not a flexible membership. $125/month and sign up for a year. If they had a punch card or a month to month - it would be much more doable. But if you aren't working out 3x a week every month. It's just too expensive for what you're getting. If you weren't committing to a year up front - it would be better. If they had a 10 punch card option- that would be helpful- but I also don't want to pay for 100 punches at once. They need more flexible membership types.

I was excited to start a new exercise program with I Love Kickboxing Tacoma. I signed up in August…read more2018 for a year long contract for $1595. Along the way, I need to stop due to personal reasons but continued to pay the monthly fees because that is what is signed up for. I went to class for 2 months only. I had just paid the last $145 for my agreement and when I called member solutions (their billing company) to cancel they said I still owed money for another month and I should contact my local studio to resolve. The response I received was: Thank you for reaching out to me here. I can see where the confusion is. Your TOTAL membership cost for the 12 month was $1740. You paid $145 of that in studio. The remaining $1595 as you see on the billing agreement is what you owed to the billing company. Your final payment of $145 on July 3rd will fulfill the $1595 owed to Member Solutions. This was never said or made clear when I signed up. The only contract I signed was one for $1595 and not for $1740. I feel like I got scammed. I know that I was scammed. If this is a policy they should make it clear and give you a copy of that. I have recommended ILK to a few friends; one did the Federal Way class. In the end, i am sickened by throwing this money away, but more so the scam. Stay clear

I have been to multiple CrossFit gym and other gyms in the area, and this is highest quality one by…read morefar. Owners are involved and are experienced coaches. Case in point, on day one the owner diagnose an issue that I was having with my form for one of the Olympic, weightlifting movements, which another gym in the areas coaches hadn't noticed for seven months, and had led to an injury. Day one Joe diagnosed the problem and it was fixed without me even asking!There are two sides of the gym, dedicated for electric weightlifting on one side, and the other side, high intensity, interval training. This shit is easily accessible, clean, and has easy parking. It is not a globo gym, nor is it simply an iron fitness. There is space for what you need if it's a casino workout, or you're dropping in for open gym or individual weightlifting session. Coaches run classes on time, one hour, which is not the experience that I have had other community style gyms in the past in the area. American flag over the door, attentive coaches and community, never asking for reviews online (a great plus!), accessible in ten minutes or less from JBLM, Lakewood, all the way up to Ruston. Great location for access!

Worst company! Do not shop here. They will screw you over! They have TERRIBLE!!!! Customer service!…read moreI was called names by their employee. They overcharge. And don't send you what they say they are going to send. Oh, and trying to return is even worse. They try and rip you off BAD! Then they try and make you pay more money to return it than it was to buy it? Haha, how does that make sense?

Best coaches, amazing workouts, awesome community. What more can you ask for? Great gym for all…read morefitness levels.

In my 4th year here and feel stronger than ever in my life. All levels welcomed and encouraged…read more Amazing community. People are serious about their goals while keeping a down to earth attitude. People are great and welcoming. Loe is amazing and gives you the supportive and technical feedback you need to get better. I tried it out after covid and never left.

I love this gym. It's an old school gym with everything you need for powerlifting, bodybuilding, or…read morejust fitness. There's all levels of people from young and old to someone just trying to get healthy to competitive athletes. Great gym and great people. The owner is also very friendly. Great place for a great price.

Under new management and couldn't be happier. Yesterday was our first time trying North Hill…read moreFitness in Edgewood, WA; located across the street from the less than desirable Planet Fitness. We were instantly greeted by handsome Dan and got us signed up and going right away. No matter what fitness level you are (Beginner, Novice, or Pro Athlete) or type of fitness you're into (Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Functional, etc) they have got something at North Hill that will get you to your goals. So what really differentiates these guys from the rest? It is simply the people. All the employees are very knowledgeable, passionate, and professional in every aspect. The gym culture both here and there other location (Dungeon Strength Rx) is designed to make you feel like family. Working out at North Hill Fitness has been a real treat and probably one of the best gym-going experiences I've had. If you are in the area for a day, a week or a month do yourself a favor and check out North Hill Fitness in Edgewood, WA.

One of my all time favorite gyms. I have gone to many gyms but this gym has a protein shake bar…read morethat most gyms don't have. I love it here because of the key fob 24 access. I wish there were more around because I moved out of the area and don't go here anymore. I felt very safe and comfortable and met wonderful individuals during the late nights of working out when I couldn't sleep. It was helpful and a great. I will say that it can be a bit intimidating and the fact that I've been confident and know what I'm doing made things easier.

BEWARE OF AI INTEGRATED GYM!!!! Before I go into why my review is bad of this place, let me say…read morethat this was not always my perspective of this gym. I was so impressed with the gym that I drove up from LACEY multiple days a week, a 45 minute drive one way on average with traffic. I liked the Iso-lateral equipment and some of the body builder stuff. Only to show up this week and see that the owner decided it was a marvelous decision to install an AI vending machine. Billions of styles of vending machines out there, all made to improve the systems and processes of ensuring products dont get stuck and that payments go through correctly. Just so that the owner can make a couple more bucks and provide beverages outside of normally staffed hours. Funny considering there is already on call staff for the phones in case you cant get into the building that live close enough that if you needed help, they could show up. (according to other staff when I was starting at the gym, was said in the tour) they could get a nice, not ai vending machine and just have someone already on call show up to fix it if it got stuck. I am so disappointed that the owner decided to be part of the problem and support these systems that are causing these data centers and water pollution. Obviously a very broad statement but those who understand the problem with AI understand what I mean, and if you dont you should probably start reading up on it more. I canceled my membership over this. Genuinely heart broken over the owners decisions. BEWARE THE AI SUPPORTER

SHY yoga instructors are saints! Not only did they save my life, getting me ready for an upcoming…read morecancer diagnosis, but more importantly have been teaching me how to live, be the man I want to be and know that I'm enough. The instructors are the freaking best! Tacoma is lucky to have you. Sign up now!

Attended the 10:30am hot yoga class this morning. Amazing class! Peach was great! I will be back…read morefor sure. Class was challenging and uplifting, I will definitely be back and asking for gift certificates from family and friends for Christmas from this studio