Emily Smith
October 23, 2017 08:01
I walked into IanFitness West Seattle and within minutes knew it was a place that I wanted to be. A bootcamp class was finishing and folks in the class were visibly tired but still offering one another encouragement and high fives. The feeling of community was palpable, and I knew that's what I needed in a gym.
The first few weeks of the class were tough, but the coaches were all fantastic. The staff is open, energetic, funny and, importantly, kind. The classes are 45 minutes: long enough to get a good work out in and short enough to convince yourself to go, when you otherwise wouldn't. I like that I can scoot in just 2 minutes before the class starts.
What makes this a 5 star gym?
1. The coaching staff: Amy, Jen, Jill, Juan and Karen keep you focused and energized.
2. The community: There's no unfriendly competition here and don't worry about your workout clothes, just wear something you can sweat in.
3. The workouts are solid!
The website is a little gimmicky and isn't very representative of the gym atmosphere. Walk in, talk to a coach and try a class. You won't regret it.