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Least favorite gym in Capitol Hill. Could not be any less friendly or welcoming.

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★ 5

Started as a full beginner; was never really athletic in my life; Foundation has completely changed that.

Every coach is incredibly knowledgeable and kind, and they’re the perfect instructors to help you learn how to safely get into weightlifting.

Everyone at the gym has also been very welcoming and inclusive - no shame in being the slowest in the class!

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★ 5

Foundation CrossFit continues to set the bar high for both community and coaching excellence. Since working with Tony and the entire coaching team two years ago, my progress has skyrocketed, both physically and emotionally. The individualized attention they provide has allowed me to push past previous fitness level and grow into new levels of strength, resilience, and confidence. Coupled with the supportive and amazing communication, I couldn’t be more grateful for this team and the life changing impact they continue to have on my fitness journey.

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★ 5

I never thought I would be a cross fit person… and the coaches, programming and community here have really made me into a cross fitter! Tony and the team have built a great fitness experience.

The gym facilities and equipment are great. The coaches are knowledgeable, kind and very helpful with making suggestions on technique and helping you modify for safety, long-term health and skill/fitness level.

p.s. I am writing this review as part of the Christmas Bingo which is a bit of good fun for nice gym give aways and also connecting with other athletes at the gym.

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★ 5

Great space, welcoming and inclusive environment, and a really supportive and talented group of coaches who will challenge you and work with you on any modifications you might need.

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★ 5

Great workouts, coaching and community. Coaches are insightful and give constructive feedback to be able to workout and stay healthy. They will modify movements and give options if I have an injury or limitation.
This gym brought me my closest friends!

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★ 5

I started CrossFit at the tender age of 52, and Foundation was an absolutely amazing place to do it. The staff and couches are all incredibly knowledgable and welcoming, and they make everyone--regardless of age, level of fitness, or experience--feel like working out is always a win. Their programming--from the basic skills classes to the WODs--is focused both on form and strength, and I really appreciated how they were able to help me scale my workouts as I built experience. Whether you're already into CrossFit or just getting started, this is THE place to find a supportive, challenging, and inclusive home for your personal fitness growth!

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★ 5

Foundation is such a wonderful place.
The trainers do an incredible job with teaching, programming, and scaling workouts to your fitness level.
Tony and Andrew have built a welcoming and fun culture. It feels like Cheers, but with barbells.

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★ 5

Having not worked out in years, I sought out a gym that was close to where I live, and I'm so glad that gym was FCF! This place has given me the tools to start feeling more confident in myself. Every workout continues to push me. The coaches and community are great and it's probably that little extra social pressure that makes me keep coming! Would recommend this place to anyone--from beginners to the competitive weight lifter.

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★ 5

Love working out here!! Great environment if you’re a beginner like me, and the people are great!!

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★ 5

FCF is my home away from home. Friendly and welcoming.

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★ 5

I walked into Foundation after a year of CrossFit experience and, while I had no illusions that I was a master at it, I thought I was doing pretty good. I was getting through (most) classes at my previous gym without ending up on the floor and had just done Festivus, so I walked in thinking I was on my way to "competition ready." Owners Andrew and Tony and their amazing staff of coaches quickly showed me how far I still needed to go and that I wasn't adequately challenging myself. Their programming was next level for me and every class was a schooling both in technique and in regards to what I am personally capable of. I purchased personal training sessions with Coach Ron Hook and he has helped me to level up considerably since I started with him 6 months ago. His professionalism and honed technical skills are apparent in just one class with him, but he has a super supportive, friendly, and an extremely patient approach that compliments his practical knowledge perfectly. He taught me that you aren't pushing yourself hard enough if you DON'T end up on the floor and so that's where I ended every session. The community in this gym is exactly what I've been looking for. It takes time as it does with all groups of people, but I was eventually taken in by a positive atmosphere of friendship and people who support others in their goals. The other members are the kind of goal oriented, driven people that have me getting to class early and hanging around after just so I can catch up and see how their weeks are going. Join this gym and make sure you thank me when you see me there everyday! And, no, Atlas isn't a horse!!

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★ 5

Great atmosphere and coaches! Definitely recommended 👍🏽

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★ 5

Amazing coaches. Great space. Top quality COVID protocols. Best gym I’ve ever attended.

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★ 5

Awesome gym with super awesome staff. After only a couple of months, some of the staff feel like family members. They are super fit and resourceful. When I suffered a bout of bursitis in my shoulder, the coaches were super helpful and adjusted the daily workouts to accommodate my injury.

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★ 5

I’ve been coming to Foundation for about a year and a half and it was one of the best choices I’ve ever made, for both my physical and mental health. They have well trained and experienced coaches, fun programming, and a wonderful, welcoming community. Whether you are a competitive CrossFit athlete, more into Olympic weightlifting, looking to lose weight, or just interested in being active for an hour each day, you’ll fit in and find the coaching you need to pursue it.

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★ 5

I have been going to this gym for three years now. I was drawn to the gym because of the massive space and stayed for the incredible community. I have been doing CrossFit for six years and I have pr-ed numerous times at this gym and made amazing friends. The community is supportive, funny, and all around the best I’ve ever been apart of.

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★ 5

Best CrossFit gym in Seattle! You’ll always be greeted with a friendly hello. Then, you’ll get your sweat on with a various assortment of movements. FCF has a strong focus on form with a nice blend of heavy and light barbell, gymnastics, and cardio. I also recommend the HIIT classes if you just want to move! The community is so welcoming no matter which class or time you go. Highly recommended!

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★ 5

Foundation has an incredible and rare combination of knowledgeable coaching (in CrossFit, gymnastics, weightlifting, and mobility for all ages and skill levels), supportive community, and thoughtful programming. The owners and coaches place an emphasis on just showing up and working hard - not baseline skill or strength - as a metric of success, which is far more achievable than targeting and hitting numbers alone. Foundation is the first gym I’ve gone to where I’ve continually seen progress and have learned more, even when I’m not chasing progress in any given skill or movement.

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★ 5

I’ve been to many a CrossFit gym and this one takes the cake! Aside from getting a killer workout, the coaches are knowledgeable, care about your form and are invested in your improvement. They truly strive to build and engage a community here at this box!

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★ 2

If you've been doing CrossFit for a while and are serious about improving, I'd avoid this gym.

Pros: Nice members

Cons:

1) Programming is terrible. I'm paying a lot of money and I expect an hour's long worth of work for a class. There were routinely classes where the only thing programmed for an hour-long class was a 12 min WOD or 15 AMRAP.

2) Little focus on fundamental barbell skill work

3) No open gym

4) It seems like the gym is more interested in making money than fostering a community.

a) As someone new to the area, this gym makes you pay to try out classes. All other gyms I've joined after moving have allowed me try out a few classes for free to ensure there's a match.

b) This gym made me go through a weeklong on-ramp (I have 5+ years of CrossFit experience), which could have taken 15 minutes to complete. This also costs money.

c) Instead of including barbell skill development/strength work in actual CrossFit classes, they make members pay extra money for "guided gym sessions" in which you are handed a "custom program", but work on your lifts with little to no supervision from coaches. So effectively, you're paying additional money for existing equipment you have access to to do programming that should be included in normal CrossFit classes, and are doing it mostly unsupervised.

5) No Wodify or app to record results and track progress. Instead they give members notebooks. Considering the amount of money members are paying, you'd expect this to be available to make things easier for members.

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★ 5

I have been working out at Foundation for many years. They are fantastic - and not just for Crossfit: they have different classes that fit what people want to work on, from high intensity interval training to Olympic weightlifting. Andrew and Tony did an amazing job at building a fitness community in which everyone belongs. I love that you don't need to be a fire breather at all to belong. Highly recommended.

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★ 5

Self motivation is difficult. Many people find is hard to dig deep and convince yourself you can do this, you can get out of the bed, you can walk to the gym, you can lift that weight! Over the years, I have convinced myself countless of times to skip class but this gym has given me the power to do it all. I walked into the gym at 95lbs performed at scaled and 2 years later im 105lbs performing at rx at the open for the first time. The staff and other athletes (and my husband) have been my biggest support and my biggest inspiration. I'm proud of how far I have come and i never thought this would be attainable with out this amazing support group. The couches are so knowledgeable and they will find any way possible to help to fight through those doubts and get that PR! Today i hit my PR goal 19 times and its all thanks to some great training, some persistence and ability to take direction and the constant support and cheering. Who knows what tomorrow will bring! Thank you @_tonylau_ @foundationcrossfit #hyfrsquat #pr #crossfitopen2019

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★ 5

Just wanted to give an update on this review. First I want to say that I would be hard pressed to find another box that has such a fine focus on coaching and technique. For my work I travel quite a bit and can safely say that I have visited over 40+ Crossfit Boxes in the last 5 years in my travels. FOUNDATION CROSSFIT IS THE BEST ONE...PERIOD.

This box excels in coaching. My wife and I never participated before in Olympic Lifting or much barbel work before we entered the Crossfit world. Out of the many gyms that we visited, we can both honestly say that due to this coaching we have had the most confidence ever in the different movements required by Crossfit.

The results speak for themselves. I have increased my weight from 170 to 190 pounds with no increase in body fat. I am the strongest that I have ever been in my life right now. My wife is in the same boat. She has increase her muscle mass by 16.7% during our time at Foundation as well.

The coaches are absolutely amazing at Foundation and each of them have their own flavor and twist to the workouts. The great thing about this is that it never gets boring. Also the owner's are just great people. From podcasts to doing what's right for their patrons as well as the community. I am proud to support a business that stands for such iconic ideals. You'd be hard pressed to find a better mix.

Special shot out to the coaches who have played a huge part in our fitness success: Andrew, Tony, Dave, Sheena, Boots, Nate, Kelsi, and Sarah!

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★ 5

Been going to FCF (or their now-closed sister gym) for 8 years now. These guys taught me how to weightlift - it's hard to find a place/people to reach you to lift especially as a woman without shelling out for a personal trainer! Highly recommend as a place to push yourself with excellent coaching and a supportive atmosphere.

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★ 5

Best gym I've ever been to. Excellent instructors, workouts, great gym space, equipment and great community. Cant recommend this place enough.

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★ 5

Foundation CrossFit is a great gym where everyone knows your name.

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★ 5

I've been going to Foundation for over a year, which is longer than I've been a member at any other gym! The coaches are friendly and encouraging, and since I'm relatively new to weightlifting, I appreciate their focus on safety, form, and technique. They're also great at scaling workouts to any ability level. If you want a taste of the class offerings, check out the gym's blog, which has the week's workouts posted every Sunday. And if you're on the fence, sign up for the next offering of Foundations, the intro to CrossFit class series offered every 2-3 months!

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★ 5

Dropped in to this box today...great set up and welcoming feel.

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★ 5

Amazing gym and staff! I’ve been doing CrossFit for over three years and have been a member of a few boxes in 3 states, this gym exceeds all expectations. Foundation is by far the best gym in the area—no comparison!

Great and thoughtful workouts, holistic approach to fitness, many different types of classes (crossfit, high intensity interval classes, olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, kettlebell, mobility, and a competitive exercise class for more advanced athletes). Great coaching, great community, LGBTQ+ friendly, no judgements, all different levels welcomed!

Highly recommend!

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★ 5

I have been coming to this gym over over an year and it is the best Crossfit gym I have been to. The facilities are great and most importantly the coaches are great. Andrew, one of the owners, is a phenomenal coach. He loves what he does and this comes through in his coaching. He is supportive yet challenges his student to take their performance to the next level. And behind this is a deep foundation of knowledge on the science of lifting. And of course there is Tony, Sheena, Jessie, and Dave, just to name a few who make Foundation Crossfit the place you want to be when it comes to taking your physical fitness to the next level. FYI, this review is from someone who did not believe in Crossfit in the first place, however, the staff and quality of workouts at this gym have completely changed my mind. I highly recommend this gym:)

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★ 5

Awesome place! A huge selection of gymnastics and weightlifting equipment in addition to the regular Crossfit staples. The staff is so nice and helpful. I dropped in for a couple of days on a trip and was made to feel like a regular member. All around great place to do fitness.

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★ 5

Best Xfit gym in Seattle, Andrew and Sheena are so nice and welcoming and relaxed vibe.

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★ 5

There are a lot of Crossfit gyms out there. The best ones have a solid identity based on a coaching/programming philosophy. Foundation Crossfit is not a bro gym. It’s not a place where you’re going to hear lots of screaming and grunting. It’s a friendly neighborhood gym that prides itself on being welcoming to all. It’s programming focuses on building the capacity for consistently safe and sound lifting form/technique, while emphasizing the “constantly varied” aspect of Crossfit programming.

The coaches are also remarkably consistent in their instruction and correction. You won’t be told three different ways to squat or snatch by three different coaches. And the coaches are all supportive and friendly.

While Foundation a great gym for athletes of all levels, all of the above makes FCF an especially great gym if you are new to fitness or Crossfit.

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★ 5

Great gym with very knowledgeable trainers who care and take the time to make sure you are getting it right. Cool, laid back atmosphere and programs running the spectrum from improving general health and fitness to competition. Highly recommended!

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★ 5

At first a sceptic of CrossFit, now full converted! 😊 Love the peeps there and workout routines. Highly recommend this place.

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★ 5

Been going since 2010 and we love these guys!! The experienced owners and instructors are the reason my husband and I have stayed so long. Love the community this gym has.

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★ 5

Awesome community. Knowledgeable couches. Nice facilities. Many classes times. Good variety of classes.

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★ 5

Awesome trainers. Great community. Nice space. Everyone is friendly.

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★ 5

I started at Foundation CrossFit in July 2015 when I realized I was sick and tired of plugging in my headphones and zoning out for an hour at the gym. Foundation CrossFit makes staying fit and active easy. They have a ton of classes to fit your workout style and timing needs. The coaches are incredibly knowledgable and friendly, able to help you with the basics or fine tune your advanced lifts. The online reservation system is easy to use and guarantees you a spot in your favorite class. All that aside, the one thing that keeps me going back is the community. The people at Foundation CrossFit are welcoming, friendly, diverse, and funky. We are constantly encouraging and taking care of each other inside and out of the gym. I cannot say enough about this wonderful gym. If you’re looking for something new in your workout routine, or you’re an experienced CrossFitter, you’ll find just what you’re looking for at Foundation CrossFit.

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★ 2

Dropped in 4 times while in Seattle, September 2016. The facilities were nice, the trainers and other members welcoming. However, they will not let you use any equipment or do anything other than mobility outside of the class. I asked if I could just do some rowing or biking in a corner by myself and they just plain said no. Meanwhile, 10 rowers and some 4-5 bikes just sat there unused because the class workout that day didn't include either. I also recall one of the trainers demoing push jerks incorrectly, while two other trainers just stood there nodding their heads! Overall not a bad CF gym if you're just looking to drop in, but for long term membership I advise a 1-month trial to make sure you're fine with their policies and coaching.

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★ 5

This is my favorite place in the whole world. The trainers are knowledgeable and put the safety of the athletes before anything. The location has a shower, three bathrooms, changing area, and an athlete hang out area to store belongings and relax before or after a class. They offer snacks, drinks, and apparel for sale. The gym is a welcoming, inclusive community to all (age, genders, backgrounds). They offer various classes - crossfit, competitive level crossfit, barbell, kettlebell, high intensity cardio, mobility and community classes.

If you're looking for a place that will prioritize good form, safety and learning the movements, go to foundation. The trainers are attentive & athletes are welcoming.

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★ 5

Great Gym!

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Very welcoming! Great personality guys! Very glad I visited while in town!

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