Donnie knows his stuff. Need structure and a way forward, He da man.. This place has what you need to get fit.

I just love the vibe - not snooty, everyone is nice. Plus's they have everything you'd ever need for a great workout. It's clean and well run but mostly, it's the people (staff and members) read more

I have been going to Whetstone for about 5 years, and I like it. I previously went to a "corporate" type place and after 8 years, they shut down and did not even notify me. Whetstone is smaller but that fits me. Weekday mornings there is usually a dozen or so "mature adults'' and it is a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Typically, Folks greet each other even if just to say "good morning". I have had trainers offer suggestions or help even though I am not their client. The facility is well maintained and clean. When Donnie, the owner, is not with a client he is usually checking equipment or cleaning something. He is very concerned with maintaining a high-quality facility. It may not be the place for everyone. I'm just an old guy that feels better when I work out and I think that is common on weekday mornings. I intend to continue going to Whetstone Fitness. read more

I'm somewhat new to weight lifting and reached a plateau of what I could do without assistance. This place is nearby so i did the free consultation. The atmosphere is fantastic; I'm trans and felt very welcomed. I felt like I was given a plan I could do and understand from day 1 with my goals in mind. The trainers also help out if its needed on the floor rather than hiding in offices; making sure you get the best work out and correct forms. I'm looking forward to spending my gym time there. read more

Whetstone Fitness is an excellent facility with excellent trainers. Donnie did my orientation and I definitely recommend him if you want á great program. His expertise and professionalism are top notch! read more

Working out takes discipline. More importantly you need to be surrounded by a positive infrastructure. It's not just equipment, but employees that are positive. Great group that propagates to everyone using the facility. read more

I met with Donnie today to learn how to use the equipment and to be put on a clear path to getting in better shape. I felt he was very serious about helping me reach that goal. He is very personable and knowledgeable regarding getting helping me improved my health and is available for any further help. I highly recommend working with him to get started on a workout plan. I love it that the place is small and easily accessed. Other clubs are too loud and busy. Jeff P. read more

This is a great low-key, truly welcoming independent gym. I first met owner, Donnie Whetstone nearly 30 years ago at the long defunct HardBody gym and have worked out with him on and off since. The pandemic derailed my workout routine and I found myself really needing help getting back in the groove. I reached out to Donnie and he has been my savior. Knowing he has a completely dialed-in, time efficient workout to put me through gets into the gym regularly once again. It's been about six months and I've regained much of my pre-pandemic strength. I've realized that it's ok to need help and as long as I can, I'll continue to work out with Donnie at Whetstone Fitness. Even if you choose not to workout with Donnie or another trainer (there are several) they will help you set up a program, show you how to use the equipment and check-in on your progress. There is a good mix of machines, free weights and cardio equipment. The music is never too loud (one of my biggest gym peeves). There are disinfectant spray bottles and rags conveniently located around the gym and most members are good about cleaning up after themselves. Members tend to be "more mature" so no selfy-taking, chatting up other members and minimal camping out on equipment. If you're into group fitness, they offer a variety of classes too. It is a great little gym. Check it out. read more

This gym is fantastic! My husband and I recently joined. The facility is clean, welcoming and makes you comfortable from the start. We are over 50 and see many members are in our age group. There are group classes included in membership everyday with lots of variety; something for everyone! A complimentary training session is provided with guidance, superior to any I have received in the past. Renee-Michelle works with me to assure the settings on the weight machines are of proper positioning and she corrects my posture to isolate each muscle group properly. Members are friendly and positive. I highly recommend, especially for recovering strength and vitality. The only improvement which could be made in my opinion is to add a stair lift for those with bad knees, otherwise this place is better than great! read more

I have been going to Whetstone Fitness since it moved to the current location. The environment there is welcoming and non judgmental. If you want to workout on your own you can. If you want to work with a trainer, you can. If you have a question on the equipment or a workout alternative Donnie will help you. I love it that Donnie supports the military with posters up on the wall. I have also participated in the group fitness classes which are also great. I highly recommend checking it out. P.S - Once you are a member it is open 24 x 7. read more

Whetstone is great! Small boutique gym where the staff stay for a long time...not like the big chains. The trainers and instructors are knowledgeable and personable and it's impeccably clean. Good range of classes for every age and fitness level. read more

In town temporarily, so I decided to look for a gym with a sauna with a short term commitment (i.e. 1 month). This place is absolutely fantastic - the sauna is nice, 24/7 access to the place, wonderful trainers, amazing intake staff; generally compassionate people all around. Fantastic value and a great mom&pop kind of gym. I wish I had a place like this nearby at home in California. read more

Been a member for 4 years. I so appreciate the warm atmosphere the exercise classes, but especially working out twice a week with Donald Baker. I'm 69 years and a ballroom dancer & ballet teacher. Donald helps me to be a better dancer and stronger person. My ballroom partner also works out at Whetstone. We love it here. Clean, knowledgeable, and smile attitude. Thanks Whetstone! read more

Unhygienic. Nobody wipes down equipment after using it, not even the trainers taking their clients from machine to machine. Very poor gym etiquette. read more

Excellent strength gym with a classroom on the first floor, and a medium-sized weightlifting section on the top floor. We were in town for a week, and got day passes for $12 per visit, which I thought was a fair price! Staff here were super friendly. The lady at the front desk was super, super nice; Donald the trainer was a fun guy; and of course, Donnie Whetstone is a local legend. The classroom downstairs has a lot of space, with functional equipment and spin bikes. It's available to use for stretching and other activities when classes aren't in session. The top floor has 2 power racks, a bench press station, and lots of other strength equipment. We got everything done in our workout programs, and a bit more. Great place! read more

My favorite place to be during these "unprecedented times"...Covid has definitely flipped us all upside down but as soon as our state started to open back up, Whetstone Fitness became my escape to run to. After a debilitating back injury and three years out of the gym, finding the confidence to return to the world of weight lifting and fitness was terrifying, especially after always being so fit and now, hello Bingo Wings and love handles I don't love so much...now add in a major world wide pandemic and hesitation becomes an understatement. BUT...no need to worry. This gym is clean, clean, CLEAN and unbelievably friendly and welcoming. Every person greets you by name which I find remarkable and just that extra touch of wonderful that makes you feel right at home. Being a person that literally spent the majority of her free time lifting for many years before and knowing her way around a gym, I love that I am able to come in, put my head down, zone in and get to work without fuss and people staring at you like, "who is this person?!" You don't feel like the new kid, your space is respected and if you want to talk you can and if you don't, you don't have to. It is a smaller gym, so if you're used to the big box chain gyms it does take a minute to acclimate yourself, but every person is respectful of space and time. I've never used a personal trainer but have witnessed some really beautiful synergy between clients and staff on the floor and even the staff themselves training for competitions and being around that energy fuels my drive and I absolutely love that. Kindness, integrity and respect seems to be the commonality of this gym and these days that is something to support completely and I am so happy to be able to be a small part of that LOCALLY OWNED energy, nearly every day. I have gained so much strength and see my body changing back to what I once was and it fuels me to return nearly every day. If you have fallen off the fitness wagon due to COVID-19 and are ready to make changes for the better, this is the safe, CLEAN place to be. Can't recommend it enough! read more

This gym will get you in shape! It is so welcoming and each class is like a personal experience. Sara is a phenomenal instructor.

As much as I want to recommend this place for being a solid spot to work out w/ friendly staff, I unfortunately *cannot* recommend Whetstone Fitness (at least during the time of a pandemic). While you'll find "masks required" signs all over the building, I failed to witness staff ever enforcing these regulations when people weren't wearing masks correctly, or in the case of one returning patron, not wearing one at all. Combine that with the fact that many folks there haven't been regularly in the habit of wiping down equipment after use, the whole experience didn't sit too well with me. So when I spoke to a staff member about these concerns, I was quite shocked when I was basically told to deal with the matter myself. Specifically, I was asked to tell those not wearing masks (correctly or altogether), to wear it. Furthermore, this staff member referred to those who were not wearing masks as people with "their own opinions." Normally such a comment wouldn't bother me, but if you ask me we're a year and over 537,000 deaths too deep to call not wearing a mask just an "opinion." To be fair they did also say they would check in and monitor things more closely, but according to a friend of mine who continued going after me little to nothing has changed. It's a shame because otherwise, it's a great gym. The staff will remember your name and treat you with kindness. However I can't help but feel greatly disappointed to have experienced such little disregard for, not only my well-being, but also the well-being of all the members of Whetstone Fitness. read more

Just joined and it's actually free with our Silver Sneakers (or whatever its new name is) plan. Donnie was very patient as he talked with my husband and me about our fitness goals, lifestyle and health history. He set us each up on a training program that, so far, has been great. I love the 24-hour access with a $15 key fob so I'm going to purchase one. read more

Small gym, but it has everything I need. The people that work here are nice and don't act like commission salesman. The owner is a trainer and seems genuinely interested in helping people reach their own goals. There is a sauna, locker room, fitness classes, adequate parking, wash cloths, and a motivational atmosphere. I have a membership through my work discount program so the price I pay is very reasonable. read more

Best gym I been to period. Always able to get in and get out and I love the sauna and the staff is friendly. I just moved up here from California as well read more

Excellent gym with friendly , knowledgeable staff, extensive equipment and clean facilities. Personal training with Donnie is exceptional! Highly recommend. read more

Nothing fancy, just very, VERY, well maintained, sparkling clean, 24/7 access and expert, caring staff. People treat themselves, and each other, with respect here. read more

I am a senior and have been in many gyms over the years; this is a top shelf place. You know it when you see the owner wiping down machines - even pre Covid! Classes are good and so is the private training. Rahm knows my limitations and understands how hard to push me. Members are respectful of others, too. It has everything I need. read more

Whetstone is one of the best gyms I have ever joined! I love the group fitness classes- many to choose from, small, and flexible times. The staff is friendly and professional. Facility is clean. Great for any fitness level and has so much to offer! read more

I joined Whetstone Fitness after back surgery and more than a year of inactivity. After listening to my limitations and goals, Donnie Whetstone created an exercise routine that met my needs perfectly. He's a great owner. There are plenty of machines, free weights and classes. read more

This is a great place to workout! Locally owned with 24-hour access. Its clean & I feel totally comfortable working here. I'm just beginning my journey back to being fit & I feel like Donnie has set me up for success! I have tried several gyms in the area over the years & this is by far the best. read more

I have been training with Donnie Whetstone for 5 months and the results are INCREDIBLE! I am stronger, healthier, and I've lost 35lbs in that short amount of time gaining 5lbs of muscle. My exercise and nutrition plan are both well-balanced, plus Donnie is truly a unique trainer because he is a phenomenal bodybuilder himself. Donnie knows how to design the work out that's best for your body type and improving fitness level. As for the gym where do I start, this gym is what I think about when I think of the perfect gym NO INITIATION FEE, NO HIDDEN FEE, AND NO ANNUAL FEE. The location in Olympia by the mall is excellent, the awesome energy and knowledge that you get from Donnie plus the trainers takes it over the top. I've been a member of L.A. Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and Planet Fitness and never have achieved these results. Especially when your a beginner you have no idea where to start, and Donnie changed that with just a small orientation. WHETSTONE FITNESS is eager to help and will to take time with you. Also they understand what you are striving for and they WILL get you there faster and better, while having fun. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! read more

Whetstone Fitness - Gyms Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I put my money where my mouth is, literally. I signed myself and my husband up for a full year at this gym after we did the 1 week trial. We got a promotion of paying for a full year and getting a month for free around Christmas time. So we're set for 13 months and I just paid the full amount plus tax. That is IT. No annual fee, no initiation fee, no extra nothing. SO nice when other gyms in the area tack on every fee under the sun. Basically, only time you'll get charged extra is if you go delinquent on payment or actively break things on purpose, which you can't get away with because they have cameras posted all over the main gym areas. We had tried other local gyms like Strong Center and Thrive, but were disappointed in the limited hours. At Whetstone, you can use your card to scan into the building ANY TIME YOU WANT 24 hours a day! My husband and I love this, as we don't always know when we can get to the gym. We go together quite often now, definitely feel encouraged to keep going. We're there now an average 4-5 days a week. The Les Mills classes are great, especially the teachers Chris and Anieska who do the BodyFlow classes! Donnie himself is great. He saw me after a few weeks busting my butt and asked how I was doing, what my goals were. I've been trying to get down to my goal weight for awhile and am trying to make another push to make my goal. He said I could "pick his brain" anytime if I needed any ideas, which is awesome to know. On a sales standpoint, they are super mellow. I've never gotten a big upsell vibe. All the staff are great, very approachable and open to input from members. Only busy time I've seen is between 5-7pm weekdays, mainly because of PT sessions going on. Also understandably busier around when classes are held. Otherwise, the place is never too packed and there's a great sense of camaraderie. It's a smaller space, so if you like a big, sprawling gym...this is not for you. Upstairs has all the cardio and weight machines I need and there's a nice open classroom downstairs. If you're tired of the big corporate gym BS or the local gyms that close early on the weekends...come try this place out for 1 week! read more

This is THE most supportive gym of which you'll ever be a member! Want accountability? This is the place. Need a rock solid plan, sure to bring results (with hard work, of course? This is the place. I lost 25# when I first joined almost 10 years ago, and you can, too! read more

They did for me in two weeks what I couldn't do in two months. Donnie tailors a weight lifting regime to suit my desire for toning and to not aggravate my bad shoulder. I get great results with an hour and a half a week. This allows me to do my job and raise my kids. I fear I wouldn't exercise much at all without them. The entire staff is incredibly kind, motivating, accommodating and supportive. So very grateful I have them. read more

This fitness centers offers such a wide range of fitness classes and full upper level of personal training with a weight lifting area. The fitness area offers Cardio classes, CX Worx for Ab Strengthening, Yoga, Cycling and a variety of other classes. Some classes are offered in the morning and afternoon. About noon time or sooner, 5 days a week a variety of Silver Sneakers classes are offered. The Fitness Center is following all state guidelines to keep the gym safe for it's members. Currently, they are taking the member's temperatures before entering the gym. The gym offers ZOOM classes for any reason it's members can't attend live classes. All of the staff members are friendly, assist with maintaining the gym, and keep it safe for the members. The owner is involved with the fitness program and is there to maintain safety. This is the best gym I have ever attended in my 37 years being involved with Fitness read more

I LOVE THIS GYM! I have always had a bittersweet struggle with my weight. I started at Whetstone Fitness a few years ago after my back surgery and was able to drop quite a bit of weight with the help of this gym. Two years ago, due to a family crisis I quit and joined a different gym that was closer in vicinity to where I needed to be on a daily basis. Let's just say, I hated it there. I dreaded going and packed on the pounds again. 3 months ago I went back to Whetstone Fitness and I was welcomed back with big smiles and positive attitudes. The staff at Whetstone are so supportive and helpful. I have lost 30 pounds in a little less than 3 months and I feel stronger and healthier and have the tools to keep going. This gym is affordable, super clean, has every machine you could want and a enthusiastic staff to help you with anything you need. Thank you Whetstone Fitness! read more

Had a great introduction today, with Donny, to the gym and machines that I will be using. Very friendly staff. I'm very impressed with the facility (very clean) and looking forward to getting back in shape. I always like to give the small business owner a chance first. read more

I joined 3 months ago and am really loving this gym. It's never too busy to use the equipment I want, it's open all the time, & the staff is friendly. As a middle-aged woman who is not especially fit, I was afraid I'd feel intimidated, which is how I felt at another gym. While there certainly are VERY fit people who work out here, there's a wide range, and I feel very comfortable. I like that it's small and well-run. read more

This review is for the gym and a personal training experience. I'll start with the gym: I liked that this is a locally owned place and overlooked old machines because its clean and open 24 hrs. Unfortunately the owner isn't very welcoming and for the price the place is too run down. Other gyms in the area are way bigger and have all new and working machines and equipment for a few bucks LESS per month. Now for the personal training experience: Becky was my 'trainer' and she was friendly from the start. Unfortunately her style of 'training' is to stand next to her client while they work a weight machine. She did not count my reps but rather talked to me about other things which was really distracting. For $50 per 30 minutes I expect to get personal training - I can use weight machines on my own. I am not sure why I accepted this for so long without saying something but after finishing my training package I opened my eyes and can't believe that this kind of thing goes on there. Also Becky was very eager to sign me up on her personal business nutrition plan which was not clearly outlined and turned out to be a 1 day meal plan for $250. It is a total racket and I wonder if the owner is aware that the trainers are doing this? Overall I feel like I got mega fleeced by this place and Becky. Funny I never heard from her after I stopped showing up even though technically I paid for a final nutrition consult. More confirmation that it was all a scam. read more

Ok so I'm the type of person that is *incredibly* intimidated by gyms and I've never had such a welcoming community experience as Whetstone in my various short-lived gym memberships over the years. For the first time I feel like I actually know what I'm doing and have the knowledge of the machines to be able to effectively increase my level of fitness. (And am no longer a deer caught in headlights when I leave the cardio section...) The owner, Donnie, wants to make sure people are using the space to the best of their ability and gives an orientation with the membership that goes through your personal level of fitness and how it correlates to using the machinery. This helped idefinately. The staff at the counter are also incredibly friendly and the group classes are effective. Plus it's open 24 hours, so it's a great local alternative to other gyms. Would much rather support local business owners over corporations any day. Definitely would recommend for all kinds of people and fitness levels. read more