love this gym! It's close to my house and has a cozy, homey vibe you can't get at big chains like Planet Fitness. They offer free classes, personal training, and I never have to wait for equipment. While I mostly stick to cardio, I've also started exploring the weights. The perks are amazing--I love hitting the sauna in the locker room post-workout. Plus, the locker rooms are fully stocked with soaps and hair dryers, and there's even a meditation room. To top it off, the staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming! read more

Pros: As someone living on Queen Anne, the location is incredibly convenient for me, and I love the great selection of classes. The Body Pump classes--especially Rachel's--are fantastic and definitely a highlight of my workouts. Cons: On the downside, the cardio machines are definitely outdated and need an upgrade. The women's locker room feels quite dingy, and standard supplies like toilet paper are rarely refilled promptly. It really feels like management doesn't prioritize maintaining the club; for instance, the lights in the women's locker room were completely out for days, leaving us with just a few dim emergency bulbs. read more

This very flexible fitness centre offers an excellent member experience and is much more than a run-of-the-mill gym, creating a welcoming, completely non-threatening atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and create a very inclusive environment with easily accessible group classes that cater to all fitness levels. Furthermore, the facility has a fantastic well-equipped weight room which is extremely well planned to provide optimal flow of traffic and has never been crowded even during peak usage times, late afternoons on a weekday. read more

I love my trainer, Steve Quandt! He so knowledgeable about what helps, what doesn't. He doesn't let me get lazy and cheers my successes! I look forward to our sessions! All the employees are helpful and nice! read more

Great gym. I was in Seattle for a conference and wanted a gym with free weights. They offer day passes and were very accommodating. Great vibe - just people there to work. Got in, got out. No fuss. Will definitely go back the next time I'm in Seattle. read more

Decent gym. Old, could use some new equipment. What I'd really like to point out is that I've been coming here for 3 months and today (Sunday) an older gentleman who claims to "be the boss here" refused to give me two towels for a sauna and shower post/workout. When I asked him why he wouldn't give me a second towel, he said that he's the boss here and that those are the rules (he gave me the second towel when I returned to ask him specifically why he wouldn't give me a second one). Keep in mind, this isn't posted anywhere (at least not conspicuously) and I have never been refused a second towel by any of the other employees. He impolitely told me to bring my own next time if I wanted to dry off. If you're the boss and this is your business (whoever you are), post a rule, enforce that policy across your business, and please for the sake of the next person treat them with some respect and customer service. If anything, you could have asked if I've been receiving two towels in the past (otherwise why would I be asking). You were condescending and your need to tell me that "you're the boss here", tells me and others everything they need to know when dealing with you. Props to Jessie and Jeff there though. They are cool dudes and have always treated me with respect and kindness whenever I'd go in to grab a workout. read more

Went here as I am around the area. I really like the equipment its complete and perfect for someone like me who doesn't want to wait for someone to finish their routine. read more

Great gym. It feels like another extension of my home. Cozy, clean, and lovely staff. The people who workout here are respectful. It's good vibes all around and the sauna is the cherry on top. read more

This is not your flashy date gym. It's a pretty well managed matter of fact gym. They don't have AC, but again, it's a gym...and only rarely is it warm enough here to need it. Get your sweat on!! read more

I've attended the Seattle Gym for years. The staff are friendly and the environment is welcoming for all. They have a good variety of equipment. I also really appreciate the updates they've added, including the Pilates machines, new saunas, and massage equipment. Happy member! read more

Body pump was great! Amy puts a lot of thought and time into her classes. it's all choreographed really well!

I was a member of this gym for two years, bad experience with its staff, so unlike other gyms, you who enter it, abandon all hope.

I can only really speak about working with personal trainer, Rachel. She is mindful of my goals, challenging, and super motivational. She has a wealth of experience and is one of the best trainers I have had the pleasure of working with. Thanks team! read more

Great place to workout. In the middle of the day I rarely have an issue finding the things I need to get a good workout. It can get a bit crowded in the mornings before work, but overall, this is a great Seattle gym. Very happy it's within walking distance of my house. read more

Beware! Within a week of joining, I discovered this gym not only could care less about mask mandates and the safety of members, but also has staff so poorly trained that they think it's perfectly acceptable to tell a member (aka paying customer) to handle COVID concerns themselves and the company doesn't care to be involved. I contacted the manager several times and cancelled my membership very clearly - again, this was at the very start of membership enrollment. Come to find out, they've happily collected money for three months now. I completely understand many businesses have done their best during COVID to figure it out, keep customers as safe as they can, and make sure their staff is paying attention to things like mandates. This business is absolutely doing the opposite. It's clear management doesn't believe COVID is real, and that's pretty scary! read more

I was a member of this gym for 3 years. When COVID hit, I had already prepaid for the entire year for over $500. I was only able to use the gym for only 2/12 months and then moved out of state. Despite contacting them multiple times and their promises to refund me a prorated amount ($411), they never did. For the price, this is a mediocre gym at best. For those who live in Queen Anne, the location is convenient but the location is cramped and they have suspect billing practices. I was just reminded of this as I just received their 2023 mailing list for renewing membership and want to warn anyone who is thinking about subscribing for a year up -front. read more

First, let me say, the staff here is great. That's about it. I joined this gym several years ago as it was the only option with classes. I have been highly disappointed since. The Good - staff is very nice and helpful - most members are nice The Bad - gym is dirty with old machines - cramped and crowded. - machines are packed close together - electrical wires hang from walls, across floors, across stairs - I've seen outlets hanging off the wall with exposed wires - winter gym is freezing, summer is a sauna - ceiling leaks so water puddles and buckets all around - did I say the machines are OLD as hell - showers dribble out water and take 10 minutes to warm - several cardio machines lean sideways as floor is screwed The free weight room is so packed and crammed that it becomes hard to do any kind of lifting at times. The person next to you is sometimes only a couple feet away. Benches are old and antiquated. Weights are always mixed up and missing. Also, when I went to cancel, they charged me for a months dues, which would be fine, but I had my membership on hold and the charge should have been much less. When I asked for help, they COMPLETELY IGNORED me and were suddenly unavailable to talk via phone, in person or email. I'm sure they will respond and LIE about trying to contact me or that my situation is policy (it's not). They completely ghosted me, which looks to be the MO according to Yelp reviews. I've been a member of Pro Club, Golds, Harts, 24 Hour Fitness, and Denali, and this is by far the worst gym I've ever been to. It's like your uncle Phil purchased a bunch of old crappy equipment from yard sales and set up a gym in his garage. For real, stay the heck away from this gym. It sucks. Like sucks bad. Management only wants your money and could not care less about the quality, cleanliness and condition of the gym. read more

This gym is pretty much perfect to be honest. It's a little on the smaller side but I've yet to go in and not be able to use a specific piece of equipment since I joined (unlike LA Fitness). Lots of free weights, benches, squat racks, and circuit training equipment. They have an amazing pool if you are a swimmer and the sauna is great. Locker rooms are clean and they provide towels at no extra charge! read more

i love this gym! its very close to my house and has a very homey vibe to it that you cant get at a big chain gym like planet fitness or anytime fitness. They offer free classes for members, they arrange personal trainers, and i have never had an issue finding equipment i need. i mostly use the cardio machines but i have been exploring weights. I love using the sauna in the locker room to get more sweat out after a workout. The locker rooms are stocked with all of the things i could imagine soaps, hair dryers, showers, and even a meditation room. the staff is always friendly and welcoming. read more

I still stand by my original review. Although I now sometimes notice staff wiping down machines...but they still look dirty. This gym advertises cardio machines with individual TVs but all the ones I've tried don't have sound. I plug in my headphones and no sound comes out even if the volume is turned up all the way. The lack of good wifi upstairs is still really annoying. Especially since at one point they were advertising improved wifi. This might've been when they charged members the yearly maintenance fee. At this point I feel like they want to be able to advertise that they have lots of amenities like cardio tv's and wifi to stay competitive. But it is just marketing and they don't really care if they offer these things or not. Because if they cared, everything would work well. Also, lately I've noticed that some cardio machines need repair because they squeak or make noises. One would think the staff would test the machines regularly and keep them on a maintenance schedule. There are always 2-3 people behind the front desk. It would be great if some of them actually walked around the gym to make sure everything is working and in order. read more

. "They'll treat minorities better now, hopefully..." O stars because: (I) TSG did nothing to stop my being racially harassed. It steadfastly refused for 7 weeks to respond to my complaint until I posted a review on Yelp. The response? Terminate my membership. (II) Shoddy business practices. Repeated attempts to deceive or mislead; stating falsehoods. Continue reading. * * * * Message to TSG: Hello, I've been a member of your gym for 19 months now. I do go to and enjoy Kerry's 10:30 yoga class. However, since I began taking his class, I have had difficulties with a few members. . As I am very myopic, so I try to set close to the instructor so I can follow better. From the start, it was obvious that a few members felt that they had "a (permanently) reserved" place in front, which they jealously guarded to the point of actually taking my mat, if I arrived there before them, and hanging it back on the mat hooks! One day three of them threw their mats down close together at the front. I hadn't realized this when I placed my own mat just behind their theirs after I had entered, as it was not clear if they had been left by members of the earlier class. I had just wanted to make it clear that I wanted to sit in the row behind. A few seconds later a member came up to me to tell me that my mat was too close to hers--even though their own mats were much closer to each other. I moved my mat. The meaning was clear: You don't belong here. Know your place. We're first. Keep a distance from 'us.' From the day I joined the class, members refused to acknowledge me. The disdain was palpable silence. Hostility to me steadily increased. Last Thursday, I made to class early and placed my mat in the first row." I went to get a two blocks. When I returned I noticed that same member's mat was placed, this time, just a few inches behind my own. I asked her, "Excuse me, would you mind moving your mat a bit further away." Furious, she shouted at me, "W--H--Y ?? [WHAT the hell are you talking about?]" I so so taken aback by her churlishness that the words "You're in my space" tumbled out of my mouth. Most people in Seattle do not behave this way in a private club. Ten minutes later she had barely moved her mat. This went way beyond annoyance ("You are sitting in my spot"): an explosion of hatred. For no other reason than my appearance. This is how racial mistrust and hate are engendered. Though born and raised in Seattle 65 years ago, I hadn't given thought to what "racial privilege" meant. That changed. I thought of all the bigoted Caucasian teachers I had had. IS THIS WHAT LIVING IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS LIKE? She could not "get it" that I wanted the same right, too, to ask her to do what she had asked of me only weeks earlier.. I have tried to be polite as possible to other members. In fact, I had asked two if I would be blocking their view if I sat diagonally in front of them. Their answers were either icy or nasty. * * * * * The treatment I received unmasks how TSG really feels about minorities like me: "We don't particularly want 'them' here. By ignoring their complaints, they'll eventually 'get it.' " A message, posted--not a review!--on yelp, likewise went without response. In 20 months there has been only one (token) minority staff person. All white instructors. In other words, their intention, I believe, is to keep the gym as white as possible. * * * * The place is as hot as hell in the summer. When I joined, I asked if they had air conditioning; I was told they had a high-tech-sounding alt system. It turned out to be large electric fans. I could forgive this and other issues, e.g., the substandard strength-building machines, which I don't use, as I go to another gym to work out. Turning a blind eye to not so subtle racism: NO. * * * * * The manager LIED to me in writing 3 times, saying (1) staff had tried to contact me ("You didn't get back to us"); (2) he had proof of this; what I got a doctored email; (3) a refund had been sent. "I can lie in your face..." (Reminds me of the blowbag who twitters things demonstrably untrue). What he wrote revealed a lack of integrity. Only after 6 days of effort was a refund processed. * * * * Lily "Rosa Parks" H. : "I don't like sitting in the back of the 'bus.'" TSG: "You are not allowed to ride the 'bus' at all now." A small coterie of bigots has lynched the sole non-white in the class, too "uppity" for their tastes. philistine Apparently, they've gotten away with barely veiled racist behavior for a long time. So used to white privilege, so unwilling to give it up. For TSG what counts is: (1) keeping them happy (& racist); (2) "fixing" the problem by driving me out, as these white women all along wanted. * * * * * My parents paid a high price. I write this for them. And the others. Complaints have been filed with BBB, AG, Civil Rights. read more

The Seattle Gym is a wonderful gym! I had just got back into fitness and was looking for a gym that was nice, in the right price range and nearby. I couldn't have been more happy with my find. The staff is always friendly and willing to answer any questions. Unfortunately I recently moved to a new neighborhood and had to end my membership. I looked all around Seattle for a place in the same price range/size...which apparently doesn't exist! The women's locker room was always clean and the sauna was such an after work out treat. I highly recommend The Seattle Gym to anyone looking to make a change! So many gyms can be so intimidating, but the Seattle Gym takes it back to basics and has a true sense of community. Again, Thank You so much to the staff for everything! read more

Fantastic gym. Membership is a great value, big open space with a great vibe and plenty of equipment. Sauna, showers, locker rooms, this place has it all. You won't find better - especially for the price! read more

Wow! How did I skip reading these reviews before I signed up? I'm usually such a conscientious consumer, but these fraudsters really did get me! Good on you, Kari- you defrauded a single mom who needed some exercise once in a while! Customer service is NON EXISTENT here. They sent a message informing that the gym is closing. I welcomed that message with disdain thinking I was finally out of this disgusting gym and its greedy practices, but they still managed to keep charging me for 10 months after they closed and just transferred me to the other location against my will. No wonder they have a D- rating at the Better Business Bureau! My bad for not checking sooner. If you're here before signing the dotted line of bondage, GOOD ON YOU! WALK ON! read more

Right now (January) the Seattle Gym (Powered by Prorobics) is running their annual membership drive. If you're thinking of joining this gym BEWARE. My story leaves me thinking there are larger financial issues with the gym and if you join now, you run the risk of closure at some point soon for the Queen Anne location. I was a long-time annual member at the Laurelhurst location, which closed after May, 2018. They promised a pro-rated refund to annual members. My story is common; I filed the refund paperwork in June and have not heard from the Gym owner despite multiple emails, to multiple email addresses, and a fruitless visit to their Queen Anne location. Zero response from the owner on my $230 is a bad sign. As for my time as a gym member, the Laurelhurst location was convenient for me. I felt like I received what I paid for, not clean enough to shower regularly there but passable facility with a friendly core membership. read more

I've been trying to get ahold of the owner for some time after getting overcharged on my last month's bill. The staff haven't been able to help, which is understandable, but I've sent emails to billing@seattlegym.com and haven't heard a response back after sending an email. The staff told me to post a yelp review in order to reach the owner so here I am. I didn't mind the gym at all but just trying to get money back. read more

Canceled membership within refund period, owner does not respond to emails or calls regarding my refund, this place is absolute trash.

Great classes. Could be more often. Place needs a spruce up, including better maintenance of cardio machines. read more

absolutely the best gym in Seattle. People are kind, helpful, and it's nice to be able to make friends in the gym that you can see day to day. Greta group of ppl all ages and levels. read more

This rating is for the Steps Challenge classes and Hi-Lo Dance class. I gave up looking for Steps and Hi-Lo classes when I was living in New York, no one teaches it but it was such a nice surprise when I found them in The Seattle Gym. So far I have tried the Monday and Wednesday evening class with Kari and Saturday morning class with Jana, and I absolutely love the classes. It's fun, challenging and never boring. The class room is very big and you have lots of space to move. This is a very friendly gym, it has a lot of history and the place is kept very well and clean. I don't use any of the equipment, so I can't rate on that. read more

The only reason I'm a member here is the location. The gym itself seems like something out of the show "Hoarders." The place is cramped and filled to the gills with a mish-mash of old equipment. The locker rooms are mustier than your school gym's. At least there are some nooks and crannies to stretch ikn and a few classes. But the owners really need to rethink the layout, make some room and most of all step into the 21st century by investing in some new machines, TVs and redo the locker rooms. read more

These people sent out an email a month ago, arrogantly assuming that we'll "be happy with continuing our membership (s)". By oder of state government they have been closed. However, today, they charged my CC for membership fees. Now to the gym... You FRIGGIN moron! Yeah you got me to pay another month, and in so doing you have lost me as a customer forevermore. You're brilliant, aren't you. " Sent the cancellation form and that was not a request but a demand, ahole. read more

aaahhhhhhhh My phone call to the gym itself after seeing a 5 star review for the Laurelhurst location with their new name gave me a staff who is not trained in customer service, welcoming, positivity or knowledge of the gym. It's about positivity, treatng people well so they want to come in. When it isn't they don't. There are a lot of good gyms in the city. And lots of people who are courteous on the phone who need jobs. read more

OK. Let me preface this review by stating I teach physical fitness for a living, so I'm pretty picky when I step into a group exercise class. I've signed up for the Pro-Robics $99 summer special for four years in a row, because I'm happy with (most of) the class selection and instruction. Kari Anderson, owner/director/fitness goddess, is an outstanding group exercise teacher, always providing challenging choreography and excellent cues. Maybe that's why she is so popular. And rich. Another gem of an instructor is Katherine, who teaches a "Step Challenge" class on Saturday mornings. While I prefer cardio workouts, I also occasionally go to "Body Pump" classes because they are like green beans, good for me. Body Pump is a resistance training workout, performed to music. Very repetitive and a little boring, but I just attended Lisa's class tonight--and she was very good. There are a couple instructors whose classes I prefer not to attend. I once was told by a Body Pump instructor to keep a wider grip on my chest presses because otherwise I was working my ribs. Instead of suggesting she re-read some of her fitness training textbooks, I explained that my narrower grip was due to shoulder instability. She seemed ok with that answer and moved on. Another instructor doesn't hear the beat of the music very well, which makes following her choreography a rather interesting experience. There are a variety of resistance machines and free weights on the first floor of Pro-Robics, though I have never seen the place too packed, which is nice. The second floor seems to have an ample number of cardio machines, as I've never seen people waiting to use them. The only drawback is the front desk staff. Maybe I catch them on their "off" days, or maybe I'm too hyper about customer service, but rarely do they greet me when I arrive or say good-bye when I leave. Price-wise, I can't beat the summer deal. As long as Kari and Katherine remain, I'll keep returning to Pro-Robics every June. UPDATE 8/2007: The front desk staff this summer have been great. Every time I walk through the door, someone is present to greet me, as if I'm a real customer. Kari, Katherine and Lisa are still teaching, so I'm still a happy camper. read more

First, I would like to start with a positive and say that working out here was a pleasure. This gym has all the equipment you need and enough of it that wait times are minimal. The staff and trainers are pleasant and encouraging. These qualities are what encouraged me to add another star to what would have been a one-star rating. Why would I have only rated this gym at one star, you might ask? Well, gentle reader, let me tell you! I am moving a bit unexpectedly and have had to close my membership. There is a 30 day cancellation notice required otherwise you will get charged for the following month's fee. The only reason that I can think of for such a notice is so that they can guarantee to stick you for another monthly fee, a last little gouge before seeing you grumpily off. It's not like they need 30 days to clean out your 'locker' or 'office' or anything like that. In fact, my leaving the fraternity of their establishment requires nothing strenuous on their part with the exception of some mild clerical work: the slight movement of a pen and the gentle tapping of a few computer keys. Surely no challenge for some buff-ass gym receptionist! Sadly, the only thing the 30 day advanced notice of cancellation really delivers is a sour taste in one's mouth and the feeling of being kicked swiftly and firmly in the dick. Oh, and another fifty dollar fee extracted from your bank account for a gym that you will not be using. That, friends, pretty clearly shouts "shitty business" to me, right up close in my face with nauseating halitosis and some spittle spraying about. It really reeks of greedy desperation when a business makes it difficult to close out your membership (you must do it in person) and then, after jumping through the required hoops, you get dinged for another monthly fee as a last little F you. Huge bummer that positive feelings about an establishment are guaranteed to turn completely to shit directly upon closing one's account and exiting the front door. It made enough of a negative impression on me that I drove directly home and penned this review. Booooo. read more

I joined the Queen Anne location because they were offering a great end of year promotion and it's right next to my house. After going to a couple spin classes and getting leered at by the nasty instructor I decided to stick to the treadmills. The front desk staff was generally distracted and unfriendly. The personal trainer messed up the time for my appointment then never called to reschedule as he promised. Now I'm moving to a different neighborhood and they are charging a $175 cancellation fee though I was verbally told that I could cancel at any time and not get charged because I had already paid for my last month of membership. The Seattle Gym is fulfilling all of the skeezy gym stereotypes. I strongly advise taking your business elsewhere. read more

Disclaimer: I only go to the gym for classes. And the studio class here is hot as hell. And STUFFY. There is a solution to this: air-conditioning. I've made several reports and calls to the manager, who kindly suggested I turn on the (ancient) fans. Fans that blow hot air on you actually make you hotter, which I know even though I don't work in the fitness industry...but I digress. Even with the recent "remodeling", they have no interest in state-of-the-art 20th century technology. I cancelled my membership last month. This place is cheap, but it's a waste of money if I can't work out because the classroom is 90+ degrees (I'm not exaggerating). The only reason this place gets even two stars is for Jocelyn's pilates class and Rachel's step class. Marco and Janna are also great. How unfortunate that they cannot save this place. Solution: air-conditioning. It really is that simple. read more

Pro-Robics has been my gym of choice for a couple of years now. It has some definite pro's and con's, but for me the positives outweigh the negatives: Pro's: It's a small friendly gym where one can work out and not feel like you're on display. It's unpretentious, and very reasonably priced. The clientele ranges widely in age, which is nice, and it has the feeling of neighborhood gym, which is what it is. The thing I like about this gym the most, however, is the fact that they do not hard-sell memberships. They'll give you all the info, and a complimentary 2 week trial membership. They will not call you for a year after you've decided not to join their gym and bug you, like some other places. Cons: If you're looking for a really cool, state of the art gym with all kinds of interesting classes and cutting edge equipment- this is not your gym. Pro-Robics has the look and feel of a gym that saw it's heyday 10 years ago. There always seems to be a broken piece of equipment, the cleanliness of the facility is a bit in question, and the interior design is pretty much circa 1994. So, if you're looking for a "scene"...try Zum or Rain. If you don't care about the aesthetics so much, and just want a basic place to work out, Pro-Robics is great. read more

Over the years I have been to 10+ gyms in the Seattle area and tried a myriad of group fitness classes. But I've always clung to my ProRobics membership (8+ years now). If you are into working out en masse--especially in old school styles like Hi-Lo and step aerobics--no gym's classes will come close to the quality of instruction, complexity, and choreographic creativity you will find at ProRobics (both the QA and Laurelhurst locations, which many class-takers use interchangeably). And for people who aren't interested in having their minds boggled along with their bodies, there are terrific, choreography-free cycling, BodyPump, and interval based classes available as well. In particular, no matter how fit you are, a Wednesday and Saturday morning class called CUT will put you through the wringer so many times you won't be three-dimensional again for a week. ProRobics, despite being a decades old gym, also seems happy to keep experimenting with new types of classes and equipment. They have recently added mat Pilates, Zumba, and small group Gravity sessions. (Gravity is a pulley-and-slant-board machine, similar to the great Chuck Norris' Total Body Gym, that recruits users' body weight to perform strength-building exercises). True, there is no pool or sports court or juice bar. And true, the facilities and equipment could use some TLC. But at least there are no corporate robots walking around schmoozing you or trying to sell you personal training sessions. And, hey, Rocky trained in a meat factory and Jennifer Beals rehearsed in a warehouse and they still came out on top. Bells and whistles are nice, but not necessary (or cheap!) read more

This is a nice gym, with nice people, in a nice old building. Equipment is well maintained, not crowded and I hear there are good instructors. My needs are simple. Yes, there are gyms with better TV and audio set ups, but these are fine for most folks. I'm writing this review because I really don't like it when people give bad reviews because of their own lack of attention, unreasonable standards or billing issues. Other gyms are far more hard sell and have much less flexibility.....IMO. read more