Seattle Fitness

I have been going to Seattle Fitness for a couple months now, and I am really happy with them. They are great basic gym, very clean, friendly staff, and a convenient location in pioneer square.
I have to note, I have never seen a gym so well maintained and cleaned as this one. The staff is always cleaning up and checking the equipment.
All their staff is super helpful and nice. Huge shout out to Rosie for always helping me with the weight equpiment.
They have all the basics, which is great. It can get crowded around the lunch hour, but usually everyone is good about sharing equipment.
In the locker rooms, they will provide you with 2 towels and key to lock your stuff in. In their showers they have shampoo & soap provided. They also provide blow dryers, straighteners, and some hair products.
Very happy with my experiences here!

Just for the record, I’ve been to many gyms in many cities, and based on my experience, one that deserves more than a 3-​star rating is rare. There’s always something not quite right.
That said, this gym is just okay. It’s convenient (if you work or live around Pioneer Square, that is), it’s clean, there’s towel service, there’s shampoo and soap and cotton and lotion in the ladies’ room, they give you a key for a locker if you need it, and they have most of the equipment you need to get through your routine. Okay, just to be fair — because it really deserves this emphasis — IT’S CLEAN. Staff members here are always looking around for things they can clean or pick up. Patrons, for the most part, seem to be considerate about cleaning up after themselves as well.
It’s also the least busy gym I’ve ever been in, which is great, although I’ve only gone in the evenings after work and on a Saturday morning.
That’s the thing, though. If this gym got even a tad busier, I would hate it so much. The weight room is SO SMALL that it’s cramped even for five people to be there at one time. There is virtually no room to do any kind of lifting, if you weren’t on a bench or the squat rack. There are only little walkways in between weight racks.
Another thing I really dislike about the weight room is there is a big pole blocking you from seeing yourself in the mirror while you are in the squat rack. Given that squats are such a fundamental exercise, I believe in checking yourself out while squatting to make sure you are in good form.
They have a no-​cellphone rule in the contract, which I *kind of* understand, but it’s borderline ridiculous. A lot of busy people squeeze gym time into their day, but that doesn’t mean they need to completely detach just to come here. My fiancé is an IT professional who is on-​call all the time, and while he was checking his emails the other day, the lady in the front desk told him to put his phone away. Really? Are we children around here?
The number of cardio machines in here is sufficient, but there are no stairmills. Which is sort of okay.
The discounted amount I pay at Gold’s is a little bit cheaper than what I pay here on a «family plan». It comes out to $ 66 for two people per month, and there was a $ 50 enrollment fee for each person (also discounted, I think, because we live at The Wave).
All in all, sure, I’m okay with this gym, but I won’t be here if more people come.

Very good facility.
Great service here. They also have a wide variety of just about every piece of exercise equipment you could think of.
They offer day passes for business travelers.

a friend of mine bought me a 3 month membership to this gym just so he’d have someone to go to the gym with and we’ve been going about 3 – 5 days a week ever since. i’m 29 and i haven’t been part of a gym since i was 11 year old taekwondo kid so i was a little intimidated at 1^st, but that quickly went away. the place doesn’t get too packed or filled with the selfie taking juice monsters that have filled my facebook timeline. it all seems like it’s all people who live in the neighborhood which appears to be art/​music/​tech people like my self and my buddy so i like that. i kinda feel like we’re all on the same page. not trying to be super models, just all trying to be a little less awkward shaped. i went here January 2^nd expecting it to be jam packed full of new years resolution fitness freaks and was pleasantly surprised to walk into an empty gym. it was glorious! here was my chance to treat this gym like a slow day at Old Country Buffet. i got to walk around and just kind of sample all the machines to see what they’re like without being judged. i loved it. the sit down bicycle thing is my jam.
other perks of this place is the mens locker room has showers, bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, hair gel and a blow dryer. so if for some reason you wanna get ready for the night here you could do that if you really wanted to. 4 stars. 5 stars if it was open later and had extended weekend hours.

I recently moved to Pioneer Square and have been shopping around for a local gym for a while. I started leaning more towards the gym at the Smith Tower because it was 24 hours but the customer service here at Seattle Fitness really won me over. I got a day pass to try it out and, even though I was there during their regular rush, there were still plenty of machines and lockers available. The price for the monthly dues is a lot cheaper than I would have expected — especially when you get a fresh body and face towel every time you come in (a surprisingly rare amenity). I’m still a new member but have had no regrets with my choice.

Clean. Not overcrowded. In a convenient location. All basic workout equipment that you would want. Affordable!
What else could you ask of a gym?!

I have been to this gym when I was visiting Seattle and I find this a very very nice gym. My first thought coming here was that it was too small and not enough equipment. But that wasn’t a problem considering how its never too crowded and they just have just the right number of equipment to accommodate your needs. Also, all the gym equipment is super brand new it seems, very clean, and well maintained.
They have a boxing bag with boxing gloves for anyone to use. They have a good number of free weights available and a smith machine. The staff is very friendly and make you feel welcomed. They also offer free lockers & free towels while some other gyms require you to bring your own lock or don’t offer towels.
What surprised me most were the showers. In their showers they have shampoo & soap provided. But wait, there’s more! They also provide blow dryers, shaving cream, & gel for your hair.
Now I only been here a few times when I visited Seattle but really enjoyed my time here. I would sign up for this place if I lived here.

Best gym I’ve ever belonged to. Super clean, really friendly staff and great classes. Oh, and the gym is rarely ever crowded. If I still worked in the area I would still be going here!!! Tija runs a great business, and for a smaller operation, the monthly fee is really affordable.

I expected so much more.
Arranged a guest pass with the owner the day before I came in. When I arrived there was no one to open the door, luckily a nice woman outside flagged down a member, who let us in.
Since there was no one at the front counter, I found my way to the locker room, and started my workout.
Initially I was shocked how small (the pictures make it seem bigger) it was but I would GLADLY take small over dirty and packed with bros, so I was pleased, seemed like a great (little) neighborhood gym.
I began my workout — Wanting to do my part to keep it clean, I went to introduce myself to the front desk clerk as to procure a towel to wipe down the equipment. I was then told that I was not allowed in the gym without a guest pass or paying for a week membership. I tried to explain the conversation I had with the owner the previous day, even offered to show him the email — was NOT having it.
Well, I don’t bring my wallet to the gym (due to obvious reasons), and with no way to pay a temp guest fee, I was sh! t out of luck. I grabbed my stuff and had to leave.
This was a HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE compounded by the fact that it all took place around 6AM! The absolute worst way to start the day. I am sitting at work, in my gym clothes, tired, disheveled, and melancholy.
The only reason why I gave an extra star is because my experience was due to miscommunication — any other day, it may have been better. However, this was the experience I had and it was MISERABLE! I will not be coming back.

This local Seattle gym eliminates every negative aspect of the corporate gym atmosphere. The owner Tija and her staff take customer service to a whole new level. The equipment is always clean and the staff is more than helpful. Conveniently located in Pioneer square they offer the widest selection of fitness classes I’ve ever seen. i don’t need to sell this place because the experience speaks for itself. Go check them out!

Love this gym. Fairy small in size, but has just about everything a gym needs. Great equipment, very well maintained. No high pressure sales, no long term contacts. The staff is all very friendly. Probably the cleanest gym I’ve ever been in. People actually put away their weights here!

Best Gym EVER.
I’ve hated gyms my whole life. As a pudgy, shy woman, they are like the fifth level of hell. However, my love for weight lifting finally drove me to search for a place where I could lift heavy.
I assumed Seattle Fitness would be as awful as the rest, but figured at least it would be conveniently located. I walked in, asked for the free week trial and –that was it. No pressure, no sales pitch, no hassles. Just a standard waiver to sign.
The gym is spotless. The staff is friendly, but unobtrusive. You get towel service and a locker key for the price of your membership.
I don’t know how the gym manages to be small but uncrowded, but it does. The weight area has fractional weights, which are really important to a woman lifter.
I met the owner, who recommended a trainer (Jerome, who is beyond awesome). The guys in the weight room still intimidate me, but they are always courteous and often friendly and supportive.
I can’t believe I found a gym that I actually look forward to going to. I haven’t tried the classes yet, but after a few months of happy lifting, I’d like to branch out into some cardio, too. (And the treadmill/​elliptical are not for me.)
This is a gym I enjoy, but also feel great about supporting, because the owner – Tija – is unbelievably nice. She clearly cares about her gym and her clients – and it shows.

Best gym I’ve ever belonged to!
It’s never crowded like the larger gyms. It’s locally owned by the same woman who is there every day running the ship. It’s got all the equipment you could need for cardio and strength training.
Two highlights:
1. CLEANEST GYM EVER! They are adamant about wiping down equipment after use, and it shows. It really makes a difference. They also do a really good job of sweeping through and cleaning the locker rooms throughout the day.
2. Take advantage of the included group classes. The Abdominatrix class is awesome. Not nearly as scary as it sounds, and the best core workout I’ve had.
Can’t recommend this place highly enough, and I’ll be crushed if my job ever moves far enough away that I can’t go here anymore.

Seattle Fitness is a very low key locally owned gym. The enrollment fee to join is reasonable and the monthly rate is pretty good. The staff are super friendly and the equipment is modern and well maintained. Amenities-​wise, they pretty much just have the basics. Their class schedule is pretty limited with not a whole lot of classes happening in the evening hours. I really like how mellow and non-​corporate this place is while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
I moved from downtown and wasn’t using the gym beyond my once a week Pilates sessions with Heather Parsons. Heather set me up with a punch card so I can continue to use the gym for our sessions, and if I ever want to go back to being a member I won’t have to pay an enrollment fee.
Heather Parsons, by the way, is fantastic. If you’re interested in Pilates, she’s a very attentive and knowledgeable trainer. If she had a listing on Unilocal I’d give her 5 stars. She has some experience with PT and was sensitive to my knee injury issues. She catered our first sessions to coordinate with the PT work I was doing. She has reformer equipment on site at Seattle Fitness but will also give you exercises you can do at home with Pilates «props». I recently went surfing for the first time and was amazed at my core body strength after a couple of months of working with Heather!!!

This gym is great. My company just moved into the building next door, and I’ve been shopping around for a new gym. I first tried the huge Northgate 24 Hour Fitness and got an absolutely awful taste during the week long trial there of them being distinctly only interested in my money, high pressure and being gone when I actually wanted to talk to them. Their entire sales pitch seemed disconnected and completely scripted too.
Seattle Fitness, by contrast, was extremely low pressure, friendly, genuine, knowledgeable and helpful. I didn’t get a sales pitch during my week long trial, just the information I asked for, with no spin. Tried it out for a week and fell in love with the place. It’s clean, absolutely everyone is friendly and helpful, including the club members, and it’s just a warm, supportive atmosphere. No one gave me any shit either when during my first fitness class, I had to wimp out 20 minutes in.

What can I say? This place rocks. The staff are super friendly and helpful. They know when to step in and converse and when to get out of the way and just let you take care of your business. The equipment is well taken care of and the clientele are generally very polite and helpful. You won’t have to ask to work in on something, the people there will usually anticipate it.
It’s a real community gym with a real community feel.

Time for an update! I got an email from someone who helped me to look at the review I wrote in June… and I realized it was time for an update.
PRO:
1. Equipment is always available.
2. The place is always clean!
3. Front desk staff are incredible!
4. Great location for anyone working in SODO or Pioneer Square.
5. Straight forward contracts no sales pressure.
CON:
1. NO PARKING; as with anything downtown.
2. Class schedule is lacking… sniffle… still.
3. Super limited space no place to do kipping pull-​ups, medicine wall balls, etc.
FYI: There are two super cute dogs in the gym that dress better than you do. Took me awhile to get over it, as it was not something I was used to seeing in a gym.
My favorite part… super homey feeling gym. Everyone there are truly wonderful people and pets. I would recommend this gym to anyone.

After doing a lot of research on clubs downtown, I decided this would be a good place to work out at. The number of clubs in downtown is dwindling probably due to the economy and the ones that are still in business are probably doing something right.
This is a single facility, so financially they must be doing things correctly on that end of the business.
On the work out side, it is a great place. The equipment is well maintained and they have a variety that allows you to choice which cardio workout you’re going to do.
The weight area is compact, but has enough free weights and racks to give you an excellent workout. Plus you have a variety of machines to supplement the free weights.
The most important part for me is the staff and cleanliness. The reception desk is staffed well and very friendly. The whole club is very clean and tidy and the locker rooms are immaculate. It looks like they regularly scrub the place down with disinfectant and anti-​fungal cleansers.
Another huge plus is the members really care about the place and are very considerate in their use. They wipe down the equipment after use and put any equipment back onto the racks and hangers.
The only negative to this club is that it is small. However even though it is small, you don’t have that packed like sardine feeling.
In regards to price, it is a very good value and there is no high pressure sales pitch. When did the preview it was very low key.
Recommend? Yes, highly. If you need a downtown club and don’t want the used car sales pitch, this is the place for you.

I’ve been going to this gym for a couple weeks now and have a good feel for the place.
I did the 7 day trial and did not get the high pressure sales pitch as others stated, which was nice.
Here is what you get for your membership as of now: Gym use, Free Classes, Towels (Sweat and Shower), Free Locker for your visit, Showers w/​All the amenities you’d look for in the locker room including: Shampoo, Body Wash, Hair Gel, Blow Dryers, and more.
The actual gym area is not big, but is sufficient for the amount of people that go. I haven’t had to wait long if at all to use the equipment that I needed. Staff is very nice and helpful.
I’m glad I paid a little more per month for this place to get the personal service and quality you’d expect from a gym like this.
I’m actually a member of 24 Hour Fitness as well and like both for completely different reasons.
There busiest time is the lunch time and the locker room can get pretty crazy right before the lunch time classes. Other than that it’s great.

The people who run Seattle Fitness are fantastic. If you are use to the hard sell from other gyms, you won’t find it here. If you want to join, join, if not, no big deal.
They just moved from their old place in the same building to the bottom floor on the corner of King and 1^st. Purchased all new equipment and free weights, and added 3 nice big flat screens in the cardio area (25 cardio machines total) Everything in the gym is very clean and well lit.
Plenty of equipment to go around, good balance of free weights and machines. It does get a little cozy during the peak times, but I’ve never waited for a tread mill or any of the elliptical machines. They offer free classes, many different types, Yoga, Tae Bo, Biking, etc.
They have free passes so you can try for a week, no high pressure sales tactics, cheap rates, and you’re not locked into anything.
Give them a try!