I spent five years at Zum before I left because of logistics issues getting downtown. The classes were incredible, including yoga,hard-core and Pilates The staff was fantastic, including all the trainers Mo,Joe,Kathryn. Their spin instructors were top notch. If I ever move downtown, that would be my gym of choice. read more

Probably the best gym I have ever belonged to. Joe DeShaw, owner, is fantastic. He teaches two classes; noon on Monday and 8:00 AM on Friday. Several other trainers for people who are looking to hire a personal trainer. If you started coming back to the office, I'd highly recommend Zum. read more

I've been a member of Zum for 4 few years. I absolutely love it. The classes are top notch. I'd recommend anything by Liz (her 11:10am Mon, Wed, is my favorite) or Derek or Ta Wei. You will have fun and you will sweat! And get a massage by Tony (who also teaches some great morning classes), he's helped me a lot after long runs. The staff gets to know you and they're always friendly and totally professional. The gym itself is clean and the equipment is well taken care of. I also really enjoy the friends I've made over the years. All of this makes my workouts the best. Work is stressful, to be able to take a break in the middle of the day to workout with people I enjoy, at a gym I love, is everything. Thanks Zum! read more

I've been a member of Zum for over a year and continue to enjoy every aspect of the gym. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They know me by name and all of the instructors/trainers are engaged and encouraging. I really enjoy both the quality and variety of classes that Zum offers. Shout out to Liz who is my absolute favorite instructor. Her mini blast classes are fast-paced and challenging - a great way to get an intense and quick work out in during the workday. The equipment and locker rooms are always very well maintained and the gym never feels overcrowded. I've also enjoyed the community of members that I've met at Zum. Familiar faces and new friends help make working out more enjoyable. read more

Wish I found this gym back when I moved into my apartment. As a college student living off campus it was difficult to find a gym that I liked going to. When I found this gym, it was not at all what I expected. The trainers are all friendly, the people that attend are friendly and will help if you look lost, and they keep all the facilities nice and clean. My trainer was Nina and i highly recommend her. She listened to what I wanted and helped me find a routine that was to my level. When I got bit by a dog, she helped give me advice as to what to do in terms of exercises to help me heal my knee. What I really loved about this gym was the classes! I never got to do all the classes I wanted to try, but the ones I really loved were: weigh crazy, survivor, push pull power, nxt level, mini blast, hardcore, and boxfit (now K.O). These classes were offered throughout the day from like 6:30 until 7pm which was great because it fit my schedule whenever I wanted to work out. I just really loved this gym that I actually went to the gym everyday (did I say EVERYDAY?) i meant everyday! Seriously this gym is amazing and I suggest you try it out when you can. The only thing I dislike about this was when I signed up, I explained to meghan that I was a student and I would be leaving seattle by the end of march and she explained that she would make sure I wouldn't get charged for the next month and that she would put a note to cancel my membership by that day we agreed on. When I went to make sure my membership was cancelled I found out that I had to get charged for the next month which sucked, but oh well. read more

So my initial review of the place was four stars (nice gym but oh so expensive...that's Westlake for you). However, if you are a UW employee, you are eligible for a discount! I only heard about this later from a fellow colleague. First and foremost, the staff are so wonderful and friendly. I've been at the gym for a little over several months and they seem to genuinely enjoy connecting with their gym members and working at Zum - whether it's to recommend outdoor bike safety gear, help you on your squat form, or recommend a Physical Therapist. And it's not in a creepy or pushy way, you can be chatty when you want or just plug in your headphones and do your own thing. The equipment is really well maintained and clean. Since I'm recovering from a sprained ankle, there are numerous machines that let me get in cardio without injuring myself further. The gym always has fresh towels, and I appreciate the extras they have in the women's locker room (spray on deodorant, make-up wipes, blow dryers/hair straighteners, etc). I get a really nice and relaxing feeling overall from the locker room. Most classes are included, and they're pretty diverse. I get bored sticking to one class so I love the variety: cycling, cardio circuit sets, yoga, there's even a Bollywood style dance class that I have yet to try. Anyway, all this to say that I highly recommend! read more

I have been going to ZUM Fitness since last July and I truly love it. No, it isn't "cheap", but everything you get in return is well worth the price and very difficult to find within Seattle gyms. PROS 1. It's consistently spotless. 2. I almost never have to wait to use a machine, and it's rarely crowded (except 5pm-6:30pm when it's busiest). 3. The classes are truly superb and the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and attentive when teaching. Form is very important and they make sure everybody is managing their workouts. 4. I love the strong sense of community with my fellow members and that the staff knows you by name - everybody is super kind and helpful. 5. The electronic lockers/sauna/AVEDA grooming products etc. are lifesavers for those of us who don't want to have to schlep a lot of stuff around for our commutes. My only "complaints" or really, wishes, is that they'd improve the following: 1. Please incorporate a pec deck machine or something of that kind. The gym is lacking in pec/chest machines. 2. Add rubber coating to the pull up bars--they are really tough to use as is and not very comfortable. read more

I've been a member of the Zum fitness community for 8+ years. They offer experienced instructors who dish out kick-ass fun group exercise classes. You'll forget you're working out! Their personal trainers are top-notch and care about your goals and well-being, always checking in. The space is light, bright and sparkling clean. The equipment - state of the art. Did I mention the sweet community vibe? By far the best fitness facility in Seattle. read more

This place (@ZumFitness) is a joke. I lived in LA for almost 5 years (Beverly Hills for 1), I get the interest in clean, aesthetically pleasing boutique style gyms, man, but these guys are doing it all wrong. Firstly, this is Seattle. It's Amazon money and predominantly older money that smells like moth balls (yes I'm also talking about you 37-52 year olds). Look, most of these guys and a lot of them are my peers, don't care about the boutique gyms, they just appreciate a clean locker room. Pro Sports Club is great for that. But I would hope that in the future at Zum, a.) they don't get rid of their sauna nor the Aveda men's hair liquid pomade, b) they change the front desk receptionist (the new blonde guy, can't remember his name, was snoody), and c) fire the older guy who's balding that's been at the front desk for like 20 years, he's a shmuck and was super passive aggressive when I was there trying it out. I'll stick close to the Washington Athletic Club and their traditional Protestant values regarding superior customer service that I'm more responsive to. As well as the urban boxing gyms and the other gym with a sauna and towel service down the street. Peace out! read more

You get what you pay for! This is the best investment I've ever made in my life. I've been a member for over a year and I love everything about Zum, from the staff to the trainers, to the amazing products in the locker rooms. We are talking about Aveda shampoo, conditioners, and styling products. Not only there are hair dryers but also curling irons and straighteners. I am so impressed by the fitness instructors and the classes they take time to create each and everyday. Not a single class will be exactly the same. You will not only become fitter and stronger but increase your range of motion and stamina. Zum will take your health and fitness to a new level you've never experienced before. Make sure you go try a week for free and take advantage of all of their classes! read more

I tried the free week trial with ZUM Fitness. Their customer service was beyond expectations. Despite its prime location in the middle of downtown, the gym was pretty empty when I went in. I took yoga and ZUM sport and loved both of the classes. Once again, I appreciated the extra guidance since the class sizes were small. The washroom has a shower, sauna, lockers, towels and amenities - nothing to really complain there. I'm unfortunately not signing up since it's a bit on the expensive side; however, I appreciated the warm welcome by the staff and trainers. read more

Zum is one of the best gyms around! Everyone there is very friendly and helpful, not afraid of providing quick feedback on form/technique if you're open to receiving it. The space contains your standard set up for weights, plus a variety of other equipment including TRX, heavy bags, balance beams, and even a palates area. They offer a wide variety of classes to their members, all of which have loyal followers. If you're into or interested in, Crossfit, they have an Ox Box Crossfit gym on the first floor. The gym is more expensive than a 24 Hour or Gold's Gym, but it's worth the price. I highly recommend ZUM Fitness to anyone looking for a fantastic gym with a great community. read more

Finally, a gym worth talking about in the area. Yay for providing towels, digital locks, fully stocked bathrooms, and most of the things that I needed. I haven't tried any of their classes, but they look really good since the class was full and the instructor looked to be engaging with his students. There is a couple of things that I didn't like though. For one, there is barely any mirrors. In fact, there is NONE downstairs. I also wish they organize their stuff a little better because it seems like they just threw everything in the middle of the room. It's a little hazardous in my opinion. Further, they don't have stands for all of their barbells. Some of them are leaning against the wall, which I think is super hazardous. Nevertheless, it's still a very good gym and this is where I prefer going to if I'm in the area again. read more

I hit up ZUM as a guest on my last trip out to Seattle and thought I'd finally write a review since I was a member there a couple years ago. First, I want to get the whole cost thing out of the way - ZUM isn't cheap, it's not Gold's, Bally's, 24 hour or any other standard chain gym that has 300 machines, high pressure sales people and mediocre personal trainers. ZUM includes a real training session with your membership (not one of those fake sessions to sell you stuff). My best memory of ZUM was getting to work with Lydia who not only taught me a ton and essentially changed the way I'm going to work out for the rest of my life, but really commanded my respect given her subject matter expertise. Lydia and the other trainers are the best trainer's I've ever encountered anywhere (usually, you're working wtih someone who maybe did some certification and has worked at the gym several years) In this case, ZUM takes care of their trainers, so (1) they've been their a while and (2) ZUM has the luxury of picking the best of the best - usually former college athletes with some type of physiology related degree. When you walk into ZUM, you'll probably think it's small because relative to WalMart gyms, it is. But trust me, everything you need to get in shape is there. I can't imagine working out without a bosu or physio ball anymore. They have a freakin sandpit and gymnastic rings - not normal. The classes are incredible, especially in the summer time when the obstacle course class gets moved from the inside outside. The locker rooms remind me more of a boutique hotel since they have digital lockers, pretty cool decor and are missing that interesting inside of hockey bag smell that you get at your major gyms. So far, I've had two friends join ZUM who absolutely love it and think it's worth every penny. My recommendation is go try it, take advantage of meeting with a trainer on your first day and try some of the exercises they recommend - most people are impressed. read more

PILATES! Did I get your attention? ;) It's pretty rare for a gym to have a top-notch pilates presence and Zum has that in spades. Of course there are mat classes but there is also a dedicated pilates room with two reformers, two stability chairs, a cadillac and excellent, trained pilates instructors. I've worked with Mo Sullivan twice a week - one-on-one pilates sessions. She is amazing, intuitive, knowledgeable, personable, professional - I feel lucky to have her. Zum itself is an exceptional gym, too. Excellent staff and training staff, exceptionally clean facilities, motivating ethic and atmosphere. Strongly recommend. read more

I just completed my free week pass at ZUM and was completely satisfied, but just couldn't fork out the $150 a month. I was in it for the classes which were all AMAZING. Saturday morning I went to 3 classes back to back (joyfull yoga, active stretch, ab rehab) and it was awesome. Then on another day I took 2 hardcore with was so hard and fun. I never made it to body definitions, but really wanted to try that one. All the classes are taught by the trainers which is an added bonus. I love when you take classes and they give you special attention to make sure you are doing everything correctly and that's ZUM. They take fun spins on classes and work you harder than you have ever been worked before. Only if I was rich. It was nice to pretend :) The changing rooms are totally clean with lockers provided and they have a sauna. They are running a special..the sign up is $50 for January instead of the usual $300... read more

The facility itself is probably one of the nicest in Seattle. Fully equipped with strength training gear like platforms, bumpers, chain and chalk then cardio equipment and finally studio boxing type setups. The decor is like a contemporary loft like the Mosler building on 3rd, but warmer in colors. The locker rooms have electronically locked lockers that are pretty spacious. There's also cosmetic products and hygiene products to use like mouth wash, pomade and shampoo etc. Complementary towel service too. The people working out here are generally mid to upper 30's on average and probably professionals of some sort. Mostly a general populace crowd. Most likely due to the location and more importantly the price. Therefore the ambiance is more laid back than intense. It mostly has something for everyone including classes of various types. It just doesn't specialize in any particular demographic. I'd give it 5 stars, but one of their house trainers just had to comment on my workout to try and stir up some business or something. I didn't ask for your advice or opinion. I'd pay $35 at LA Fitness if I felt like being bothered. Also there's a 'no dropping weights' sign next to the upstairs platform with bumper plates. It's kind of confusing. Can I drop it from overhead? or nah? The vibe I get is definitely or nah, but I could be wrong. read more

It's my first week here and zum fitness is already my favorite gym. The first day we came we were greeted by Everett who is super friendly and very informative. We've tried two of their classes so far: push pull power and hardcore. The instructors were sensitive and accommodating to each of our different levels and they definitely knew how to work us hard. We're all a little bit sore now. And don't even get me started on the locker rooms. All these aveda hair products (shampoo/conditioner, body wash, hair whip, hair spray, smoothing serum, etc). Facilities are clean and lockers are electronic and convenient. read more

Zum Fitness is the greatest gym I've ever been to. Read this and search no further for a gym in downtown Seattle. It is welcoming and comfortable, the space is full of light and while it offers a little of everything, it isn't too loud or busy. You can enjoy your workout, feeling high energy but not high pressure. The locker rooms are clean and stocked with Aveda supplies. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. I've never had a more positive experience. Join Zum and you'll be thanking yourself!! read more

This is the Equinox on Seattle. Lots of second rate gyms to choose from in Seattle (downtown on business). But if you want top of line equipment, impeccable bathroom/locker room with plush towels, male only sauna and great bath products- this is the place. Add to that a very cool design and fantastic front desk staff and you've got one of the best in Seattle. Admittedly, I am a decades long Equinox member and am always looking for similar types of gyms when I travel to towns without one. I tried a couple of other recommended gyms while in town. I won't bash them. They were fine. But I prefer top of the line. Highly recommend! read more

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Lauren found my earring! I'm a member of Zum, and I lost my earring in the locker room a couple months ago. I saw it roll under the lockers, so I was sure I lost it there. I went to the front desk and described my earring to Lauren. We looked in the lost of found, and it was nowhere to be found. A couple days she called me, saying that she has found it and I could pick it up at the front desk. This was remarkable to me because a. She had never asked me my name when talking to me. b. She had never seen the earring, but remembered the description. c. She called me to follow up, and could have forgotten. As mentioned in other reviews, Zum has great trainers who also teach great classes. For example, Joe pays strict attention to form in his class, and gives everyone personalized corrections throughout class. The space is small, but serves the purpose well. There's lots of natural light, especially in the tiny "White Room" (used for yoga and Pilates). The locker room isn't a scary, water sopped place like some gyms, but actually a pleasant place to get ready in-either back to work, or for a night out in Belltown. If you are into a basic gym with weights and treadmills, you'd be better off paying less and going to Rain. Zum isn't cheap so if you aren't going to use the extra amenities, you'd be wasting our money. If you'd benefit from personal attention, innovative classes, and a fun environment, then check Zum out. I'm giving it 4 stars because: Some of the cardio equipment have personal TV's. It'd be nice if all of them had them, and the dying ones were replaced. There aren't many classes on Sundays, and Zum closes at 7-too early! Also, they've been slow to fix things lately. One of the sinks in the women's locker room took several months to be repaired. read more

I LOVE Zum Fitness! Every time I walk inside I feel welcomed and appreciated that I am a member there. It has everything that you need and expect in a gym - Great treadmills, open space, plenty of weighted equipment, and an abundance of classes. I've never been disappointed there. It's expensive, but you pay for location and you pay for quality. Will always recommend this gym to people who are looking for a welcoming atmosphere and are looking to better their lifestyle. read more

I was only able to go to this gym for a couple of months before I realized how inconvenient the location was for me, but, what ended up making me so happy in the end was how simple the cancellation process ended up being. This was honestly the easiest and nicest cancellation I've ever had to do and so fast. Most of the horor stories I read about other gyms has to do with how awful this process is for them, but not in Zum's case. The gym itself was great too. Nice, clean, uncrowded. They have toiletries in the shower rooms that you may have forgotten. The bathroom stalls are spacious. The lockers have built in locks for you. And the staff is super friendly. read more

I am from out of town and took a cycling class with Laurie. Great energy! She made the hour go by fast. Loved the facility and locker rooms. Will definitely be back. Great set up and location just a few blocks from Convention Center!! read more

Both the personal training & group classes at ZUM are excellent. Personal Trainer, Mo Sullivan, is top notch for general fitness instruction as well as Pilates specific training. I've been seeing Mo for several years now & I appreciate that she caters each workout to my specific body needs & fitness goals. read more

I've been going to the classes for just three weeks and I love it. And I mean I love it in that "I hate it yet I always leave feeling super proud and ready to start my day". The Survivor classes deliver true ass-kicking full-body workouts, and the gym's equipment and setup are nice. The staff is super cheerful and knowledgeable. I'll be upgrading my plan to include the personal trainer soon just because my experience so far has been so good. And of course, the awesome locker rooms were a non-trivial factor in my joining. The showers are really nice and super clean, and they're stocked with Aveda body wash / shampoo / conditioner. For a 9-to-5er, it's the little things... read more

It is hard to summarize Zum's awesomeness. The most important asset is their people. Everyone from member services team, the maintenance staff to the trainers are friendly, helpful and knowledgable. The trainers there are focused on proper technique and movement. Much in the way you would find a good yoga instructor moving about the room, making adjustments, the trainers at Zum do just that...only more so. I have taken a variety of the group classes and each one brings it's own benefits and challenges. The biggest challenge for me is figuring making a decision on which one to take. The lead trainer there Joe DeShaw designed several of the classes. Just about everything you do in the class brings added fitness to your daily life tasks. This review wouldn't be complete with a special shout out to Derek Butler. His classes are packed and for a good reason. The man knows how to motivate and brings energy and excitement to every class. The locker rooms are awesome too. Everything is clean, has a nice "spa" look to it and they don't skimp on nice shampoo and condition :) It's the details folks. Don't hesitate - drop on in and use their free week trial. You won't regret it. read more

Awesome place to work out specially if you are a road warrior. Staff is super friendly and customer focused. Nate, my trainer, was just fantastic in showing how to stretch,what routines to focus on and how to achieve my goals. Gave me awesome pointers what to do every day to avoid future issues. The best trainer I have worked with for sure and even took time to type up and send an email with links to what routines I need to do Awesome place and kudos to Nate - five star trainer!! read more

ZUM has everything! Great locker rooms, sauna, fabulous workout classes included with your membership (love Liz's spin classes), great equipment, and a clean workout facility! The gym isn't too crowded, even during peak times. They do great members appreciation events too! Highly recommend!! read more

ZUM is not your standard Gym. It's way better. If you want a place to just pound out reps and bang out miles and be trained by a trainer that just got their degree from whatever technical college, this probably isn't the place for you. If you want a community of great people, trained by extremely knowledgeable trainers who are former Olympic or Collegiate athletes, who train you smarter and more efficiently then you ever thought possible, then ZUM might be right up your alley. The space is open, clean and has just about every piece of fitness equipment you could want from weights, machines, TRX, ropes,etc. The classes are diverse and will either challenge you or calm your mind. It is well worth the money for a place where fitness is fun! read more

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Tony Frances from Oxbox (which partners with Zum) is a very nice and attentive trainer- despite my out-of-shape from laying down for a month post-surgery body, he helped me get my core strength back in about 10 sessions (30 minutes each). We did a lot of fast/explosive exercises that I thought were hilarious mostly because, before surgery, I had done a lot of yoga. Slow controlled muscle movement patterns don't make for fast burpees. LOL! But we also did a lot of bear crawls and other movements that got me to nearly-a-pullup by the time I ran out of training sessions. The gym itself is lovely, and has a good locker room with sauna and nice products in the showers. read more

Zum is a bit pricey, let's face it, but it is a good quality, modern CLEAN, gymj. It isn't worth it if you don't use your membership atleast weekly but my experience here has been nothing but awesome! There are always machines available to use, the bathroom is always super tidy. The showers are LOVELY and spa- like, and they even offer brand name hair products for member use. Molly Scott is amazing, sweet and helpful, as well as most of the staff here. I haven't tried the classes but I have nothing but great things. If you haven't been, at least drop in for 15$ some day and you wont want to go back to your gym! read more

I love my gym!! I just joined Zum when they relocated to my office building. It is a super friendly place - staff, trainers and other members are all friendly, feels more like a club than a gym. The classes are fairly small, inventive and fun and I love the monthly check-in with a trainer. The whole approach to fitness is different than corporate gyms, and they have a more holistic approach to fitness. The new facility is great - they are still making a number of finishing touches but the space is modern and clean and generally a nice environment to workout in. The locker room is beautiful - I actually really like showering here, which is a big change from my previous gym. read more

One of the best gyms I've ever been to. Stream lined, great equipment, open space, friendly staff. I travel a lot and try to get out to local gyms vs the hotel gyms. This place is top notch and great vibe. Everyone was welcoming. Clean locker rooms, full size towel service, electronic locks on lockers. If I lived here this would be my gym. Oh yeah. Affordable day pass rate too. read more

The staff at Zūm is hands down the most friendly and knowledgable group of people I've ever encountered at a gym... Or anywhere for that matter. On top of this - the classes are awesome (and free) and the facilities are always super clean. If you're not a member, you should be :) read more

Cardio equipment -- plenty of treadmills, a few rowing machines, some stair steppers, ellipticals, stationary bikes, etc. Lifting equipment -- two benches, and incline bench, plenty of pull up bars, cable areas, plenty of dumbbells that go to 95+ (might be heavier), mobile benches, a few power racks, a lifting platform downstairs, as well as a cross-fit area where you can do pull ups, dips, mount bars & squat, deadlift, etc. Stretching area -- matted area with decent amount of space. There's also a yoga room downstairs that I believe you can stretch in when it's not in use. Beyond that, there is plenty of place to just lay out a mat and do your thing. Personnel -- super friendly. Gentleman at the front desk (Kevin) always greets you with a personable smile and is incredibly helpful with any questions one may have. His predecessor was the same. The personal trainers are all nice and friendly and always ask how you are doing, even if you're not a client. Clientele -- nice people. It's a gym, so everyone is there to better themselves and achieve their goals. Setup -- downstairs is the cross-fit/class area, and there is a similar area upstairs. When there isn't a class, you're more than welcome to use both of these areas (I have never had a problem). Locker rooms and showers are upstairs. Locker rooms/showers -- clean, with towel service. Sometimes it can be a bit crowded, but not that often. Miscellaneous -- Above are the only points I can speak to. I walk here so I don't necessarily have a problem with transportation, but there's a parking lot right next to Zum that I believe people use (believe you have to pay but don't quote me on that). I've never taken a class here but it seems like there is always engagement and full classes on a daily basis. Summary -- super great place to workout. No complaints whatsoever. GM (Joe) is incredibly nice -- the trainers are wonderful people...equipment is great. I've been going to gyms for a long time, and Zum is my favorite by far. read more

So I'm not sure what kind of gym you're used to going to, but let me tell you what you can look forward to here. The staff here is pretty great, I have to admit, they are all very nice and helpful from what I experienced- but the facilities are absolutely terrible. The entire gym is TINY compared to a regular main-stream gym (i.e. 24 Hour, LA Fitness, etc..) and has a very modern theme to it with a lot of exposed concrete and such. I went there thinking it would be a bunch of fairly serious folks but found this to be just another typical "Seattle-ized" venue. What I mean by Seattle-ized is that most of the people that went here looked like they could be part of the Beatles or fans of the band. And to some people, maybe this is your thing. It seemed like most people knew each other at the gym, so it was a little awkward being the new ones around. Wheatgrass shots anyone?! The whole gym does not look nearly as cool as it does in the pictures, and is VERY cramped. SUPER SMALL lifting spaces especially! The parking sucks and the locker rooms resemble what I'd imagine a Vietnamese Prison to be and the "luxury" line of products their website that are supposedly available and always stocked in their locker rooms- HA - let's just say I think they put them there when the place first opened and never replaced again. Spend 40 bucks a month or whatever, and go to 24 Hour Fitness or some other place- take the other $110 a month that you save from not being a member at this wannabe hip spot and buy a latte or something. read more

I normally do not ever recommend a person join a gym based on their classes, as most gyms offer the most boring, lame and generic workout classes on the planet. But here? Nay nay I say by the Seattle bay. The classes here make this gym all worth it. Even if you don't take classes, the items used in the classes are available for use, including TRX equipment which is the greatest invention since Jesus. I came here twice with my cousin on a guest pass and was greatly impressed. Despite having an abundance of isolation equipment, there were still enough compound equipment to go around and the members seemed to keep the weight re-racked. I also am beyond impressed with their locker rooms which were clean and you set your own code on the lockers thus iliminating the need for a lock. The only downside I saw was that the shampoo smelled like seaweed but the kind you find on the beach and smells like fish. Egh, you can't win them all. So yes, the locker room, equipment, classes... all equal a great gym. I was told that this gym focuses mostly on personal training which is great, but you need to choose a trainer that is right for you. Based on who I met, I would recommend Kaisa as your trainer. She is really toned and has a lot of muscle mass. And before you freak out and say "waaahhh... I don't want big muscles like Kaisa" -- shut your face. It takes a lot of work both in your diet and time to build up that amount of muscles and as females we do not build muscle mass as much as men do. So with that said, I feel that Kaisa is the most qualified trainer at the gym because she obviously knows how to work out and can help you train your body in a way that YOU want. I don't know why this always seems to be so complicated for females, but whatever. There was another trainer I met there, I won't say her name, but I think she was an idiot. PM for details. Overall, a great gym. Oh and there's a rock climbing wall. I also don't get how people can complain about the price. Yeah it's more than Gold's or Bally's but not by much. And for reals... how much are you spending on take out and your cable bill? EXACTLY. read more

Having seen and trained at other gyms, I'd have to lower my star rating. Zum simply has outdated machines and the space is too small. The staff is nice, but I am not sure that is worth over $160/month for their membership. Notice that a lot of the good reviews are old. I am sure that back in 2005, Zum was much better, but it is now 2009 and it's time to update the machines and space! read more

On the surface Zum seems like the sort of place you go to if you just want to faff around and look good in your Lululemon gear, but it's actually a very solid, well-equipped gym. It's more expensive than nearby gyms but you get your money's worth. I toured the competition when I first came to Seattle and Zum was the only one with a dedicated lifting platform, a large free weight area, and even a mini sprint track. If you mainly use machines (you shouldn't) 24 Hour Fitness offers better value. But if you do free weights, Olympic lifts or Crossfit style exercises, Zum has everything you could want. The classes are surprisingly varied as well. They are on frequently and from what I've seen they get rid of unpopular classes and introduce new ones reasonably often. My husband told the staff about a weight belt with a broken clip and the next time we went it was fixed. The staff at the front desk are very friendly, and all the trainers I've interacted with seem to know their stuff. The only thing preventing this from being a 5 star review is that the Monday evening class ALWAYS leaves their racked barbells on the lifting platform. I've complained about it before, been told that they'll fix it, but they still do it. It's inexcusable for a class (supervised by multiple instructors!) to leave their crap lying everywhere. Unrack your fucking weights. read more