I heard about Croyofit from a friend. And I was like... what's that? She said cross fit mixed with…read moreyoga. When I think yoga I think women, vegetarians, tree hugging eccentrics, and a workout for those that don't. Well... there were women there. Having come off of a recent ACL reconstruction and working through an elbow injury. I thought this would be a breeze (that's what I get for thinking) and would be an easy prerequisite to getting back into my workout routine and an increase in my flexibility, because yoga equals flexible right? I've done some cross fit and the only yoga I know is from street fighters Dhalsim (YOGA FLAME SON! ). Expecting to outdo the women in this class and showcase my bravado. I attended. Quickly I had my pride stripped away and my expectations exceeded. These women kick butt, this class kicked mine. I am more flexible and confidence in my knee is returning. Yliana is a capable, patient, motivational and spiritual instructor. I have attended several sessions so far and haven't been disappointed in the intensity and variety of the workouts. Today was a rooftop session! Which was GLORIOUS! Because sun in Seattle is like winning the lottery! I will continue to attend her style of yoga. Men, leave your ego or have it devoured.

I got dragged to this class by a friend determined to make sure I get myself exercising (not…read moresomething I'm normally inclined to do). I LOVE this class. My friend has even been out of town and I'm still going on my own (this is nothing short of miraculous). I am loving how I look and feel from this class. It's a great workout with awesome music and an instructor who clearly loves what she does; I highly recommend!

This is a good way to get your exercise out of the way, first thing in the morning when nothing can…read moredistract you. I have noticed some sublte, gradual weight loss and feel if I keep going I'll see strength increase too. The instructors are very organized and do a great job of mixing the drills up so you don't get bored. Being outdoors is very nice. Making friends feels good. That said, you should know that it's still just drills and strength training in the end. It hurts and it isn't fun. Grit your teeth and get those push ups over with. This is the kind of exercise you just try to get through, unlike a favorite sport when you actually have fun doing it.

SS Booty camp has 4 sessions a week for a month in Capitol Hill & various other locations. You can…read morepick your time of day & it's great if you want to start your day with a good mix of toning/cardio exercises. I'm not a runner & I would never get out the house in Seattle weather if it wasn't for a committed exercise session. Lots of the ladies who attend are veterans & are both awesome & welcoming. Sessions are attended by women with various fitness goals & the trainer works to accommodate them all! This totally beats a gym & I prefer to exercise with a group. I am SO glad I found them.

I've had a really good experience at Transform180. I train with Stirling twice a week and he's…read moregreat -- knowledgeable, pays attention to form, and makes workouts feel productive without being over the top. As is usually the case, buying more sessions lowers the price per session. The gym can get a little busy at times during the after work hours, but it's never been a real issue. Equipment is solid and the overall vibe is pretty easygoing. Overall no complaints -- I've been happy with it and would recommend.

I just joined Transform 180 gym. I worked out with Jaxon today. I'm older and he was so helpful at…read moreshowing me exercises that meet my needs. He is so helpful and showed me the best form to use and why I needed it. I will be working out with him again! Thanks so much! Sue

Fe is amazing. I've taken a lot of her class offerings and each one is fresh and different. She has…read morea calm but firm demeanor. Her classes are also fun, and she incorporates good music into her routine. Her classes are dynamic and she will help modify whatever is needed. She's super sweet and approachable. I would definitely take more classes from her in the future.

From the owner: Fe Tyson Fitness specializes in comprehensive women's Boot Camp & Juicy Booty Class.read more

Kimae has the nerve to tell you she's a former father person, then looks you right in the face and…read moresays "Yea, I don't think I can help you." Yes, she refunded my money, but fat shaming from a personal trainer is wild to me. If you want to tone up and are skinny this may work for you, but if you fat and really want to lose significant weight, look for a different program. There are trainers/coaches out there that have no issues with modification and working with you where you are NOW. Kimae isn't one of those people. It has taken YEARS of therapy and finding the right kind of coach to be even able for me to say anything about the treatment I received at her hands....which is SO messed up because I really did like the way she would break down an exercise. She would explain how a specific movement would work which muscles. And I was truly learning a lot. That's why I was caught off guard when I was told me she couldn't help me.

My partner and I started bootcamps at around the same time, he chose a former athlete trainer who…read moreis an NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist with an indoor facility and equipment. I went with Kimae's bootcamp thinking that certification didn't matter and having an all women outdoor bootcamp would give camaraderie and be nice for summer. From her website Kimae states she is certified in holistic fitness coaching and group training through the CHEK Institute. For some reason though she is not listed anywhere on the CHEK website as a trainer. From the start our bootcamps were very different, my partner's bootcamp class size averaged 10-15 students where as Kimae's is 40-60 students as she runs two classes at once for newbies and returnees. That is where the problems lay. With that many students Kimae is understandably overwhelmed, unable to check form or field questions. Half of the class time you are running laps as she gives instruction to the other group and then sends them off to run laps as she gives instructions to your group. My partner's bootcamp is entirely devoted to specific exercises that build on each other and each student is given adjustments to their form as they exercise. She is unable to meet the goals of her advertising from her website. More then half of the class miss the instruction she gives for the next set of exercises and have to ask each other. It is very difficult to ask a question as there are just too many participants. She had one entire set of class exercises taken from a magazine page which she emailed the link for. That was embarrassing for me compared to the specific workouts my partner was getting in his bootcamp. She has a weekly statement of nutrition advice she gives everyone and is unable to get more personalized then that. She canceled our group's second week calls and failed to provide the promised food diary feedback via email. After experiencing a mild ankle sprain and asking about the makeup policies, any suggestions for working around the sprain during the 2 weeks off needed for healing and requesting the nutrition food diary feedback she promised now 2 weeks late, Kimae then sent an email with a fake header saying it was from one week prior but she failed to check the reference ID's in the message source, and then she dropped me from the rest of the session and refunded my class fee telling me to sign up with another trainer. I took her suggestion and will now be working with my partner's trainer. I do hope she can run her business in a more sustainable and less shady way and provide a better service then what she is doing. Clients are more likely to continue working with you if you are honest about your mistakes. For anyone considering the bootcamp my advice would be to skip this one, there are better bootcamps in Seattle with more knowledgeable trainers.

One session down, and may more to go in my future. I love the feeling of cameraderie at this boot…read morecamp. And I really love that they are mainly held outside. If you've ever done a workout in the rain, you realize it's still way more invigorating than being indoors. I'm excited to have found this spot, and am hopeful it will whip me back into shape.

I joined mid-November, and have lost as much weight as I've lost in 6 months of WeightWatchers (and…read moreI love WeightWatchers, but really needed a consistent workout routine). Plus, I've been getting my muscles back. So exciting! This is such a great fitness program, and the instructors and participants make it easy to be there at 6 a.m., in the cold, dark Seattle fall. Across the board, everyone is incredibly friendly and inclusive. It's not a bunch of brides trying to look good for their big day (which is great! this would be your ticket!); it's mostly fit moms who are committed to long-term health and fitness. I feel closer to my community, which is a hugely unexpected and positive consequence. I've been going 3 days a week at 6 a.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Center parking lot, and some Saturdays at 8 a.m. at Golden Gardens. And, really, this is good for any fitness level. I could barely keep up the first week, and I've come a long way in the past month. Each workout is different and challenging, and the hour flies by.

I can't believe I have been going to orange theory and haven't written a review yet, so here goes!…read moreFirst off I don't give out fives but this place seriously deserves one! When I first got to OTF I was a little back and forth about the prices, I thought it seemed expensive from a typical gym membership, but then again this isn't your average gym. For every class you have an AMAZING trainer in there with you and everyday there is a new work out so your muscles never get used to doing the same thing (which happens when you do those great DVDs at home). I took the three free classes to try it out and was hooked! I immediately saw changes in my over all health. My endurance was higher I was sleeping better, not to mention I was burning a sh*% ton of calories. I've been an athlete for years, I've coached, and hosted workout classes at Western Washington so I can speak to a wide range of people when I say (OTF) orange theory is for everyone. Hopefully if you are reading my review you kind of already know what this place is about (because I didn't really get into that part) but I will mention that each person wears a heart rate monitors during their work out that is projected on a board to keep track of where they are throughout their workout. So how does this work for everyone For the athlete: If you tend to be more competitive and need a harder work out, This class is great for you you get your results after every class and you can constantly try to improve on them the next time. You can also push yourself during ever work out by making sure you stay in the zones

The cap hill OTF vibes are completely different from all the other studios I've been to in Seattle…read more The vibe is more upbeat more positive and all around just more encouraging!