The Seattle Gym

Seattle, United States

3.7

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 206-283-2303
Website:
www.theseattlegym.com
Address:
1530 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
b/t Galer St & Garfield St
Queen Anne
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
150 ftQueen Anne Ave N & W Garfield St
180 ftQueen Anne Ave N & Garfield St
570 ftW Galer St & 1st Ave W
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Today

Today 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Seattle) 7:08 AM Thursday, May 22, 2025

Business hours

Monday 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am – 7:30 pm

Description

Specialties

The Seattle GYM (Powered by ProRobics) offers the Seattle area the most complete line-​up of group fitness classes, from basic physical training to advanced dance-​based workouts. You will find classes scheduled seven days a week which include Step, HiLo Dance, Zumba®, Cycle, Kickbox, Yoga, Pilates, Bootcamp, Body Pump™, Body Step™, Abs, Reach™ and many more.

TheSeattle GYM has top of the line weight training and cardio equipment for strength, sports or general conditioning.

TheSeattleGYM has brought world-​class Group Fitness Classes to Seattle for over 25 years and our goal with our PTX Performance Team is to provide the same high-​quality personalized training within a small group setting to get you in the best shape you want to achieve. PTX includes Barre, Tabata, Gravity, TRX, Shockwave, Bootcamp and Nutritional services!

History

Established in 1982.

Thirty years ago «ProRobics», aerobic workout for athletes, was developed by Kari Anderson and offered in a old grade school gym. From those beginnings ProRobics soon graduated and expanded to the current Queen Anne location. The name remained in place throughout all these years even though the studio became an internationally recognized gym offering much more than that single original Hi-​Impact class. For this reason we have finally decided it is time to upgrade the name to more accurately represent who we are as a company and facility. We now offer one of the most extensive Group X class schedules in the NW embracing the best of everything offered to date. Our gyms now include a full line of weight training equipment. Our remodels, to be completed by the end of 2011, reflect our energetic launch into the New Year with renewed excitement for the future of Seattle fitness. Our history is like no other.

Meet the Business Owner

Kari A.

Business Owner

Kari Anderson is the owner of The Seattle GYM (Powered by ProRobics) in Seattle, Washington. In addition to teaching capacity classes for over 25 years, she is an internationally recognized presenter giving instructor training workshops and classes worldwide. Kari has an extensive background in dance and athletics including being a National Gold Medalist in Synchronized Swimming and a scholarship student with The Joffrey Ballet in New York. Her perspective and talent for fitness training and choreography development are highly acclaimed in the fitness industry.

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20 reviews of The Seattle Gym

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Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
I’ve been working out here for a year, and it’s a great gym! All the classes are free with your membership, which is my favorite part. Great spot in Queen Anne!
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
I have been a member here for 10 months. Ive tried several classes, all great– the spin class being my favorite. TBT and body pump are also great. The entire staff is friendly, and I like the layout of the gym, its funky! The only complaint I have is that the main floor with all the weights and weight machines is overly crowded and a bit intimidating for a gal such as myself.
Place rating: 2
Seattle, WA
Never informed customers of annual 25.00 fee to use toward updating gym– Hmmmmm not seeing a lot of updating going on and was never informed of this fee when getting a member ship.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
After trying out various gyms in the area (Denali, Olympic Athletic Club, Ballard Health Club, Anytime Fitness), I finally found the gym for me!
Seattle Gym may not have all the luxury amenities that some of the other gyms have, but I’m also not paying a ton each month either. I go mainly for the spin classes, pilates and free weights. Sometimes I’ll use the treadmill or elliptical trainer. The gym provides more than enough options for my workout.
Also, the staff are amazing! The front desk staff are always super helpful, friendly and smiling. The instructors are great, too. I especially love Jocelyn and Mary’s spin class.
I go in the morning, so I never have an issue with parking which is a huge plus.
I can’t believe it took me four years to try out this place. I love it!
Place rating: 2
Seattle, WA
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.
Place rating: 3
North Bend, WA
So, I am downgrading my review a star. I have started to notice extra fees that are really frustrating. First, not all the classes are included in your monthly membership, unless you have the expensive level. The PTX classes are $ 15/​class for example. They also charge a $ 19/​yr «equipment maintenance» fee!?! Isn’t that what your monthly membership pays for? And why charge it separate? Why not just have $ 1.60 added to the monthly fee?
I was also charged for something else but am working with billing to resolve it. Hopefully that goes well… So far, the staff is nice still so I don’t see why it wouldn’t.
Place rating: 5
Queen Anne, Seattle, WA
I was a member here for about 5 months until I had to move out of Seattle to the East Side for work, but I would definitely would have stayed if I could. I lived in lower queen anne after graduating from the University of Washington, and checked out quite a few other gyms in Queen Anne, Ballard, and Fremont before joining, and The Seattle Gym was the best value.
Before joining here I did trials at: LA Fitness, Denali Fitness, Fremont Health Club, Ballard Health Club, Olympic Health Club, and Anytime Fitness (props to them, a close 2nd). Throughout college I worked out at the UW gym (IMA) which is top notch, so with so many different gyms around I wanted to shop around and find the best one.
I’m not very picky as far as amenities or classes at a gym, I mainly want free weights to lift, and a variety of cardio machines. Unlike some of the gyms I went to with lines for some exercises, disorganized free weights, poor variety, and dirty weight and locker rooms, The Seattle Gym was great in all areas.
On top of that the staff are very friendly and easy to work with. The sales reps are knowledgeable and just let the high quality facility and great service speak for itself– you won’t feel like you’re being sold to. I’d recommend this gym to anyone looking for a great value, lots of free weights, and a well-​kept weight room.
–Greg
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
So I’ve heard lots of good and lots of not so good things about the Seattle gym.
I’ve been a patron of the Queen Anne Seattle Gym for about 3 years now and I’ve always had a good experience with them.
The gym is affordable, the staff is friendly enough with me, and I seldom have any true issues.
It has everything I could ask for in a gym, and I personally really enjoy my gym.
My husband still goes to the gym very consistently, but he thinks it is a tad dirty.
He tells me all the time the staff shouldn’t just be sitting around chilling out, but they should constantly be cleaning the machines, cleaning the window sills, cleaning the floors, essentially, he finds something dirty everywhere he goes in the building.
My neighbor went to this gym for like a month, deciding to instead opt for Crossfit because he, too, thought the gym was dirty.
It’s never bothered me. I’ve never thought the gym was excessively dirty. I’ve always had good experiences and will continue my membership with TSG.
Place rating: 4
Bainbridge Island, WA
I’ve been going to the Seattle Gym for a few years just paying a drop in fee for Kari Anderson’s HiLo dance class and decided to go ahead and join last year. As a group fitness instructor myself, I’ve been following Kari for 20 yrs, watching her videos and sharing her choreography with my classes. Now I get to take her classes in person! She is what brought me to her gym and I’m hooked! Last year I was certified to teach Total Body Tabata at TSG and both Vicki and Autumn are two of the best instructors they have and TBT is one of the best workouts I’ve done.
Best things about TSG? The instructors! I mean, how can you go wrong when you have an internationally recognized and accomplished owner and teacher and so much depth and inspiration with the staff?! The dance studio is large, both at QA and Lauelhurst. The locker rooms are decent and always clean. Fitness classes offered are challenging and they seem to mix it up a bit on the schedule, adding new formats to keep you interested and coming back. I appreciate being greeted when I arrive and like their solid customer service. I’ve worked and taught at a lot of gyms over the years and I have to say TSG is one of the best! Thanks for the inspiration!
Place rating: 3
Seattle, WA
They’ve improved/​upgraded the facilities and they seem to consistently open on time, something they used to struggle with. Thanks for the improvements!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I’m surprised that nobody has mentioned the amazing Zumba class with Daniel! That guy is a fireball! He brings positive energy and fantastic music to each session, and his style is much more challenging than other Zumba instructors I’ve tried. I’m in much better shape since taking his class twice a week, and I always leave super-​happy. I wish he taught more classes here.
As for the rest of the gym — it’s perfect for my purposes. It has all the equipment I need, it’s clean and uncrowded. I like that it’s not like a big chain gym. The recent remodel made it feel light and airy and spacious. I’m glad they did that. I like using the cardio equipment on the second floor, with the brick wall and the big windows.
Place rating: 3
Seattle, WA
My review of the gym would be much lower if it weren’t for one of the trainers, Frankie. He always has a positive attitude. I have been going to him for several years and he got me out of a rut of more and more distance running and still gaining weight. His food plan and workout program got me from a size 4 or 6 to size zero to 2 and I have maintained this size for several years now. That is why I am surprised by the negative comments below. There are a number of us who would not continue at the gym if it were not for Frankie. Equipment often doesn’t work well. I travel quite a bit for business and have quite a bit of gym envy at other locations but as long as Frankie provides such great instruction I will remain at this gym.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
I’ve been a member for nearly 2 years. I find that the staff is always helpful, friendly enough, and most importantly, maintains a fresh stack of towels upon entrance. What more do you need?
The classes are great and there is plenty of cardio equip, considering the amount of space available. Sure, it can get a bit stuffy which I’m assuming has everything to do with being an old remodeled brick building, and nothing to do with the staff being unaccommodating.
Does this review seem a bit passive aggressive? I must admit, the numerous negative reviews prompted me to share my opinion. Don’t get me started on people whining that the sauna is too small — I just can’t. Problems with your membership? Good luck finding a gym that makes it easy to break a contract. That’s the thing about contracts…
Anyway, great neighborhood gym in a community that is better served by small-​businesses than by globo-​gyms and big box stores. Seattle Gym fits the bill and it’s fantastic.
Well now, that’s better.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
bumping my review up to 4 stars. They have been doing a much better job with fixing broken equipment in a timely fashion.
They also recently did an expansion– which has made the gym lots bigger.
For $ 42 a month– this is a great option if you’re looking for a gym in or near Queen Anne.
Place rating: 1
Seattle, WA
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.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Great location, relatively easy to find street parking, everyone was very low-​pressure, and decent prices
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I do not have an excuse not to come here. I live right across from the gym and let’s face it, in order to be a dedicated gym patron, I need it to be as easy as possible.
I really like this gym for a few reasons:
There is not loud blasting techno music or meat heads. I never feel like it is a meat market even though there are many attractive folks here.
The staff are really great as well — when I had a free trial membership, none of them tried to sell me on things. When I come in to work out, they do greet me, but it never feels fake or like they need something from me. It’s very relaxed here and I really appreciate how non-​gimmicky it is here.
The cardio equipment is always clean and working and no matter what time of day, can always find equipment to use. Great building too.
Place rating: 3
Bozeman, MT
Like others have said, this place is affordable, has most everything you need, and it’s not a scene, which is really nice.
however,
1) the cardio room (which used to be the main dining room of Pasta Bella) gets incredibly warm and feels suffocating, even on a cool day
2) navigating this place is like a fun house without the fun
3) the locker room is like a sauna… again, temperature problems
but again, that’s the tradeoff for the location and price.
Place rating: 2
Seattle, WA
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.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
Yes, the décor is in great need of upgrading but I’ve had nothing less than positive experiences here. The front desk staff always says hello to me and several of them remember me and my daughter who goes with me a few times a week to child care. $ 3 for an hour of care so I can get in a class or some treadmill time is downright awesome.
I love that the trainers aren’t personally paid by Pro-​Robics so you don’t get any hard sell or pressure to buy more classes or even purchase supplements. I’ve observed the different trainers and have yet to overhear one who I just wouldn’t work with. That said, I’ve only worked out with one of the trainers there but if I ever had to switch, I’d have plenty of options.
The Pilates instructor is hard core so you get a terrific workout. She pays attention to people’s form so you don’t have to worry about getting injured or overextending yourself. She really pushes you but never is overbearing.
They have been updating slowly but surely– expanding a place to stretch, bringing in new lockers, some new wallpaper but if you want completely new equipment and décor, Pro-​Robics won’t please you. If you value being treated decently as an individual and not getting injured, this is the place.