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Ballard Health Club offers so many terrific options. The yoga classes are my favorite.

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I love the energy and care of all the instructors!

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BHC is the best gym anywhere. Great classes, aways clean towels available. Facilities are kept clean and in good working order.

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Rachel is thoughtful in how she designs the classes allow accessibility for all levels. She is also great at giving corrections and corrected form.

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Exellent class instruction for all levels of fitness.

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I have been a member of Ballard Health Club for over a decade and greatly enjoy the atmosphere, physical space and most of all, the wonderful class instructors. I'm
A huge fan of all of the yoga teachers, who bring their individual personalities and practice styles to the gym, with a baseline of safety and attention to the needs of students.

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I highly recommend the remote classes using zoom. They make it so convenient to exercise, and fun. The yoga and Silver Sneakers teachers are amazing. I don't understand why more people don't take advantage of this feature! Membership cost is so reasonable and for remote classes you don't even have to live in Seattle!!!!

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A great teacher: clear instruction, encouraging, professional.

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★ 5

Its smaller but has all the stuff needed to get a good workout. Most importantly for me it has good Olympic squat and deadlift platforms a nice sauna and there is not a ton of people even during the busiest of times. Its clean and friendly staff. There are always fresh towels and washcloths.

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Highly recommend Ballard Health Club! Friendly staff, great classes, warm and supportive instructors, great facilities and equipment. And an affordable monthly rate!

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Fantastic gym with excellent group classes. In particular, Rachel’s Body Pump class is outstanding. Having taken classes from many instructors in various locations over the past decade, I can confidently say she’s one of the very best—energetic, engaging, and motivating,

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Friendliest staff ever ♥️

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Great place and great people who work there!

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Went for a tour today the staff was really nice and helpful. Showed me all kinds of information.

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My first personal training session with Larissa went very well. She clearly identified areas of improvement regarding my current mobility and gave a detailed on explanation on how to realistically meet my fitness goals. She even broke down the results from my initial in body scan and recommended ways to properly engage with my core. I will continue to recommended her to other friends that are looking for a personal trainer!

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★ 5

Strong positive for Katie
I appreciated how she warmed us up for a session that was more cardio than I expected (it was welcome)
My bpm is back down in normal range as I peck these notes into the box
Clear demonstrations, kindly corrections, frequent station-changes (and nice music set list - always appreciate Todd)
Would recco her for sub again
Best - David

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★ 5

Great staff and great programs.

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Been a member since 2021. Great community gym. Has all the amenities I need for cardio (including several rowing machines) and weight lifting. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Barre Class was terrific, thank you!
I really appreciated the different options of movements, very clear guidance, the pacing, variety, and the encouragement. =)

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★ 5

Best all-around gym I’ve been to. No bullshit, great equipment (lots of barbells, pull-up bars, platforms, machines), great people.

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Best gym value in Seattle. The facility is very clean and great staff. I highly recommend if you’re in the Ballard area :)

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Pretty good. Lots of squat racks and cardio equipment. Gym members are reasonably good about using provided towels and alcohol spray to wipe down high touch areas used. Staff do a good job cleaning too, both superficial cleaning and periodic deep cleaning. Locker room, both men's and women's are clean and rarely if ever do you hear about theft from both what wife and I have seen and heard. I should add though that they could use a few benches just outside the sauna for cooldown and some steam cleaning of carpet at least of mens locker room because smell of sweat/mold is strong even after daily cleaning.

Can get a little tight on floor space when there's a class in the studio upstairs (they publish schedule on web so you can see if it works). Wish the treadmills went faster than 12mph and 15% incline though. Equipment they do have is usually in working order and not out of service for long. We don't do group-ex so can't speak to quality of those classes, though they are there, for both spin and yoga/HIIT/Zumba/etc.

Also, during school days (until late June), there are a few of the same young men who seem to use the men's locker room to just spend time with each other, play video games on their phones, and watch tiktok together. Odd and takes up space.

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Classes are fantastic! The trainers are so good at their job. Helpful and kind.

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★ 5

Great equipment and staff. Always clean and never too busy!

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I love this health club! I was a member back in my late 20's and now am back to the area and to the gym in my late 30's. As unreasonably priced as Seattle is, somehow the member rates aren't bad and pricing is refreshingly transparent and uncomplicated. If you like classes, the plus membership is a great deal with unlimited access to varied classes and great instructors! Quality equipment with everything I would want (and way more), and a pretty low-key/not overstimulating vibe unlike some gyms (and absolutely no sales-y-ness). Welcoming and friendly staff and members, nice community feel. I love seeing all ages (teens and up) working out at the club. Ending my workout with a sauna is the cherry on top! My husband loves this gym too and frequents the weightlifting and yoga classes.

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Noah is my personal trainer and is just great. I developed muscles I didn't know I had. I started yoga a few weeks before the class. With the strength I achieved with Noah, I was able to improve my yoga more quickly. Plus Noah has a great sense of humor and the sessions were quite fun!

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BHC is outdated and the locker rooms badly need remodeling.

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The beginner’s cycling class was my first cycling class EVER and it was so great!! Anne-Marie brought the perfect level of energy, coaching, and humor. Was sooo glad she took the time to explain everything to us before class and she also talked us through the different stages of the workout. I felt supported by her the whole time and would love to come back!

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★ 5

This reviewers 1 year review with context: I've been a frequent gym-goer for ~6 years now and have been to many different gyms in that time, including working at different gyms at front desk and membership support. I've frequented this gym for the last year now mostly during peak hours (5pm-7pm week days) but have also been during other random times like in the morning.

Disclaimer: I stick with weights and cardio and have not participated in classes, parking (I walk), or after hours access but my personal experience has been 10/10:

- Great bang for your buck
- Great sense of community
- The bigger gym bros are actually very nice and welcoming toward the less/non masculine-identifying members even if they look intimidating
- Very efficient use of space
- Very friendly staff
- Management is always open to suggestions
- Never gets too crazy busy, even during peak hours in January.
- Constant improvements and timely maintenance to/on equipment

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I love this club. First, because they provided so many classes of yoga, and also because the people that go there are not your usual, gorgeous-bodied Gym Rats, but regular folks.

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MJ Daniels' yoga classes are always fresh. She introduces new ways of movement, of chanting, of pranayama, and of meditation all the time. Our practice continues to grow and we continue to evolve. It is so beneficial to have the classes online. I hope you keep them virtual forever!

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Ballard Health Club is a rare gem among gyms! Fantastic instructors, great classes, all kinds of equipment and a wonderful vibe make fitness attainable and maintainable. Working out there is a real, reliable mood booster!

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Such a wonderful gym! It feels like a community and I always feel welcome and it doesn't break the bank. The sauna is lovely and the fitness classes are top notch!

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Love this place! BHC is welcoming, well-maintained, and has a friendly, community atmosphere. I’ve particularly enjoyed my sessions with trainer Noah he’s knowledgeable, encouraging, and tailors workouts perfectly.

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★ 5

Ballard Health Club has a good selection of equipment (including platforms for Olympic lifts), kept clean, and well laid out. The staff is friendly and helpful, and cancelling when I moved away was hassle-free. I miss this place.

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BHC is such a welcoming and amazing place to pursue a fitness journey. I joined in Oct 2022 and have referred many people because the facility and, even more importantly, all the people are great. I love all of the class options and highly recommend giving any of them a try!

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★ 5

Wow, the front desk staff here are remarkably kind and warm!! They learned my name the first day and even when they approached me with a correction, it was done with grace and a ton of respect. I seriously thought, “I hope my son grows up to be like these guys someday!”
Gym is very well maintained, organized a d clean. Down to earth environment and all walks of life are here!

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As always a well planned online workout for a small space. So much variety in every class and constant reminders to correct proper form.

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The 6 AM Fit class at Ballard Health Club is both fun and challenging. Trainers Racheal and Kyle are exceptional, engaging participants and guiding us to reach our full potential. It is never the same class, the only thing constant is that the trainers are well prepared and the class is always full! Greatful for everyone who shows up @ 6 am and contribute to this amazing energy! I always look forward to the class and leave fully energized.

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Great low key gym for workouts. I’d recommend Noah Caceres as a trainer. He listened to me about my needs and has helped me put a good workout plan as well as coaching me on form to prevent injury.

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★ 5

Good tasty coffee, good staff, polite, good location. It's bad that there is little space and some visitors are sitting with laptops. (Я прошу прощения. Я действительно ошибся)

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Decent equipment but not nearly enough room for the amount of members they permit. You will spend more time waiting for equipment than working out, even during the slow times.

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★ 5

Great club - the staff and trainers are very friendly and motivating. The facility is always clean and there is always plenty of equipment for all to use.

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★ 5

Great gym, $20 bucks for a day pass. Great plaforms, no problems with dropping weights for snatches / clean and jerks. Frontdesk was super nice, Pier Luca is the goat (sorry if I spelt his name wrong)

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Great gym, affordable and good accommodations!

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Brenda is a fantastic instructor! Her classes are well-thought-out, vigorous, and always make for a great workout aimed at strengthening what matters most. There's a lot going on in her class with many unique steps to follow, yet she always manages to make every effort to ensure that her instructions are clear and that people are doing what they need to do to prevent injury. Even years before Brenda taught at the gym, I got to attend some of her classes. I seem to keep coming back to her because she knows what she's doing, and she's one of the best instructors around for strength and cardio training.

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Great place to work out!! Been here for many years. The staff are amazing as are the classes and instructors.

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★ 5

Friendly staff, great classes, and lots of equipment

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★ 5

Been a regular for about two years now. I always appreciate their relaxed but friendly customer service. Staff always looking for ways to improve the gym experience. The classes are great too. Overall a good community vibe.

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★ 5

About 3 months ago I started training with Noah to prep for my upcoming wedding and I can’t say enough good things about my experience! Noah was so great to work with and I could tell he was equally invested in me as I was in myself — he was organized, prepared and just an overall good dude. Highly recommend!

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Anne-Marie’s spin classes are always a vibe. She knows exactly how to pump you up, even if you’re dragging in at some unholy early hour without that morning caffeine. Her playlists are on point every time - especially for her theme rides. She keeps everyone vibing together, and I’m always singing along. 10/10, no question!

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Fitness is an important part of my life - especially since being injured in an accident last year which required surgery. I feel bloated, out of shape and, like you, I live an active life and want to be active again. With a gym on every corner it's hard to decide where to work out and what amenities are important to you.

I have a Planet Fitness membership and within a short distance from my home here is a LA Fitness, OrangeTheory, Emerald City Athletics, Ballard Cross Fit and Olympic Athletic Club plus Pilates, Yoga studios and more. It's a lot to take in.

I selected Ballard Health Club and suggest you consider them too. First, its small and local which I think is important - I want to support a small local business over a national corporation or franchise.

Emerald City was rude and pricey. When I called to ask follow up questions no one returned my call. They take you pics when you come in (even before deciding if you want to be a member) and the honestly made me feel like I wasn't fit or attractive enough to be a member. Then some 4 months later they bombarded me with text messages trying to get me back in and not because they cared about me - but because (I think) they just needed some membership sales.

I liked Olympic but they were by far the busiest and most expensive - parking is tough in this part of Ballard and I saw much more fraternizing and socializing rather than working out. They got points for the pool but overall it was just not a good fit for me but not knocking OAC I think they're an okay option.

Ballard Health Club is affordable -- so let's start there. $49 a month or $59 for 24 hour access. Equipment is modern and clean, the vibe is serious without being intimidating. For some reason them being underground in a vintage building feels like walking into the Bat Cave and I like that. I needed help to get back into a program and signed up for training. First 3 sessions are $199 and I got to essentially interview and evaluate a trainer to make sure we were a good fit.

Noah C. is a newer trainer, looks like he has street creds which is about as far away from me as you can get but he was open, thoughtful and nice. I have a shoulder injury and need to stretch. I want to work hard at the beginning work but don't want to be so sore that I'd be discouraged and stop altogether. I also want results and am not familiar with a lot of exercises but don't want to feel stupid or lame because I already do feel that way being in the gym at all.

We're now in our 3rd week and while lessons aren't cheap - it beats being out of shape, not able to fit in your clothes and self-worth has VALUE.

I don't want to be a gym rat or, as a gay man, to feel out of place. Noah has been cool with me, feels like an LGBTQ ally and pushes me without making me feeling bad, stupid or that I'm a fat lump.

I like the Gym but I am there mainly because Noah's motivated me and made me feel welcome. I think you will feel welcome (Noah or not) and so I give the gym and the gym staff a big 5 stars.

Now get off your duff and get thee to Ballard Health Club!

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Best Gym in Seattle!

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Nice community gym; helpful when dropping in for a week!

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i highly recommend ballard health club because of how good the community is and also their short wait times for machines and free waits

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Such a great experience and amenities.

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Very well thought out floor plan, with multiple levels and rooms. Clean and functional, great equipment and a modern locker room. Showers are clean, sauna is large and perfectly lit, just an overall awesome gym in Ballard!

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A fantastic neighborhood gym! Friendly staff, knowledgeable personal trainers, a wide range of classes, and well maintained equipment. Noah is a great personal trainer to work with and achieve your fitness goals.

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Recently joined. Fair price for the gym. Lots of free weights and machines.

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★ 5

Cloth and liquid available for wiping equipment down, liked the classes, never too crowded to do workout I wanted to do and had all the equipment I needed for PT and strength training, WASN'T DIFFICULT TO CANCEL when I stopped being near Ballard, borrow a lock system gave me peace of mind, convenient to shower. Just all around a decent gym.

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Welcoming staff and patrons. I feel safe as a trans person in the gym and locker rooms.

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This is an excellent gym. The membership is great value, the classes are great. Parking is hassle free and cheap. Have nothing bad to say about the gym or its trainers/staff. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

Love Ballard Health Club, especially Jose’s
Step Aerobic Classes!!

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The staff is always really helpful, there's plenty of equipment, and I like the zumba classes :)

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My partner and I go 3-4 times a week. Amazing value for the pricey neighborhood it’s in. Basic membership allows for visits 7 days a week during front desk hours, equipment is always in good condition, and other members are always very respectful about wiping down equipment. I worked with personal trainer Lillian Glover who helped me learn proper form for squats and deadlifts which really enhanced my lower body workouts.

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★ 5

I appreciate it's a family-owned and run business -- the owner is always cheerfully there among the happy members. The employees are friendly and helpful, and the equipment is kept in excellent condition. The ladies’ dressing room is always neat and clean with complimentary toiletries. There is a comfortable and relaxing reception area where you can chat on your cell phone or check your emails. Reasonably priced parking permits seal the deal in this one-of-a-kind health club!!

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★ 5

Having great workouts their in a women's small group and also tried the spin class - it was super!

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Love this neighborhood gym. What really distinguishes it is the friendly and responsive owner that has created a great culture that permeates the experience. Solid selection of all the equipment you need for lifting etc as well.

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Been a member for 6 or 7 years now and I love that it’s a locally owned gym and in fact the owner is often working out alongside you! Hi Pat! The staff is always super friendly, the gym is clean and they’re always adding new equipment and expanding their services.

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Need better leg extension machine. Sauna shouldn’t turn off when desk closes, other than that it’s great.

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My experience leaving this gym left a bad taste in my mouth. I moved out of the neighborhood, and contacted them the day of the next billing cycle (Nov 27) to ask to cancel my membership so I wouldn't be charged for the December membership. Even though they confirmed my membership was cancelled on the 27 and the bill for Dec didn't come through on my credit card until Nov 28, they refused to give me a refund for the December amount. They already had my final month fee that I paid upfront when I joined a year ago, which meant I was essentially paying for TWO extra months where I wasn't going to use any of the services.

The guy on the phone verbatim said "well, if you think about it, a lot of people pay for their memberships and never come into the gym at all, so just because you aren't going to use the service doesn't mean you should get a refund." The difference, of course, is I gave advance notice -- just not far enough in advance to meet the arbitrary policy.

Beyond that, I will also say that it's difficult getting into the popular classes at this gym. I was a member for a year and I joined specifically because they were one of the few gyms in the area that offered Bodypump classes. However, they only have 3 classes per week and more often than not, the weekday classes fill up instantaneously (especially Thursday's) so it ended up being harder than expected to actually go to these classes.

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I love the classes especially Tuesdays and Thrusdays from 6:30-7:30PM. Both instructors are amazing!

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I’m a new member at Ballard Health Club and I really love the classes. I like that the lights aren’t super bright in there and it feels very warm and cozy. The teachers are the best! I’ve been to yoga and circuit training. They are friendly, encouraging and very experienced and knowledgeable. I love my new club!

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★ 5

BHC is a friendly, low-stress, supportive place for folx of any body type and skill level to work on their fitness goals. They don’t have all the bells and whistles (no pool) but they have enough heart that it doesn’t matter. You can choose from a large selection of fitness equipment, a variety of classes and even small group or one-on-one personal training. Everything is clean and well-maintained, and the employees are all kind, helpful and very knowledgeable. You’ll see the owner around, working on improving the space, chatting with members and smiling. You’ll never find high pressure sales, or an unsafe/ uncaring atmosphere. Chill, healthy vibes only.

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Honestly, for the price and 24 hours, you can't beat it. Other gyms around open between 5-530 which doesn't give me enough time to work out and go to work. It's got what you need. Cannot complain!

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Great gym, great staff, love this place

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Great fitness class instructors!

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BHC is simply the best around. I have lived in Ballard for over 2 years and have been a member of Olympic Athletic Club, Fitness 19 and BHC. Without an ounce of hesitation, BHC trounces the other 2 in nearly everything.

Ample equipment and space to work with, fantastic community driven by amazing members and staff, and lastly competitive pricing. While BHC charges an average gym rate, what you get in return is far more than what most gyms offer.

As a conclusion, if you are looking for a comfortable environment to workout in this is the place to go!

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As a first time gym membership holder I was so excited to be apart of a "health club". I purchased the most expensive package so I could have 24 hour access, then was told I had to pay another $10 for the key fob. The rep was started getting rude when I pointed out it does not say that on the website and I purchased the package to have that access. He said "I can cancel your membership" as a resolution to the problem. The only amenities are a sauna and class access... they charge on every little thing. I've since been to LA fitness and planet fitness BOTH are cheaper and have many more amenities. This place is only great because the staff are friendly, and they have wash clothes instead of paper towels. I'm salty at myself for spending so much here when other places offer more for less, lesson learned.

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Hidden gem of a gym. Membership is very reasonable. They have all the standard machines, several squat racks, array of dumb bells, a punching bag, and a heavy lifting room that won’t make so much noise when you drop your weights. The parking pass is super cheap, too. My only complaint is that the pec fly machine doesn’t have a joint at the top of the arm so its angle and radius are static.

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I'll come here to work out but the membership process felt scammy/misleading. You have to pay first and last month's payment up front, which basically means they get to charge everyone an extra month. It would be a lot simpler to just charge one more the at origination of membership. Representative tried to sell it as a benefit to me, but you know it really isn't.

The basic membership included sauna access on the postings but when I signed up was told sauna is not included. I'd advise the membership materials be kept up to date.

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I really love this gym. I never feel judged, they have everything I need and I really love working out here. The staff is extremely nice and welcoming.

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BHC is great! Good, clean equipment & friendly staff! Clyde was especially kind & helpful.

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TL:DR; BHC is amazing!! You won't regret checking this place out.

(Very) long version:

I am really impressed with how much work the club has done to improve the space and get new equipment. The new olympic lifting room/deadlift room is excellent. The place also has tons of squat racks; I almost never have to wait for one.

I also have been working with Netto as a personal training client for about ~1 year now, and in that time I've gone from the kind of person who struggled to work out 1x a week to someone who consistently works out 3-4x a week and really, truly enjoys it. I've seen huge improvements in my cardio fitness and strength, and all of that is thanks to Netto -- he is insanely good at figuring out how to motivate people and couldn't be more supportive, including for folks who are right at the beginning of their fitness journey, for lack of a less dorky term :)

In addition to that, Netto has a truly impressive amount of knowledge about the human body and has been so great at adapting exercises so that they work for me. If I say, "Hey, this feels weird in this way," he comes up with several options until we find a solution that lets me work out pain-free, which is absolutely huge. I haven't had any injuries at all while working with him, which is the most important thing of all to me.

Another point, Netto is happy to let his clients decide what success looks like for them. For me, I said early on that I didn't want to set any weight-related goals, and Netto has been completely supportive and understanding of that. Instead, we track strength-based goals and aim to improve those numbers over time instead of worrying about the scale.

If you're someone who knows intellectually that working out is good for you and important for your body but has struggled to make any changes in this area, I recommend BHC and their amazing personal trainers whole-heartedly.

Also, everyone is so incredibly friendly here!! Special shout out to Ivana and Brenda for making BHC so welcoming :)

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★ 5

Nice selection of equipment and pretty well maintained.

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I've been a member for years. Great facility, great staff, great equipment.

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★ 5

Couldn't have asked for more from a gym.

Open whenever I need them, classes, a sauna and plenty of room and machines to use.

If I had it in me to have gone in more than once a month I'd be so jacked.

So yeah, best gym in ballard!

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Great gym with ample space for everyone

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This is a great neighborhood gym. They have lots of machines, free weights, and classes.

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Solid equipment, friendly staff, great rates for a general-lifting gym. Not dedicated to powerlifting, Olympic lifting, etc. though has recently built some platforms to welcome those who do.

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Ballard health club is the best. Good prices, no annual fees or cancellations, they have every weight machine you need. They even offer personal training as part of your membership.

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Finally found my gym! It has a great variety of equipment, a sauna, not super crowded, and it’s most of the time pretty clean! Imagine that. Friendly employees that are attentive and do a good job maintaining the place. Five stars.

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I was just looking for a place with a pool so I could just do some lap swim. I'm Still looking for a place that's right in price and place thats a safe comfortable place.

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BHC was my favorite! No frills functional equipment, maximized use of the small space, low price, 24 hour access, and value added services like the training, nutrition, and classes. Some may find the parking situation to be less convenient than other gyms but it still has options and is very close to popular Ballard transit lines as well. I am no longer a member and I've been hard pressed to find any gym like BHC in my new living area.

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I'm another (former) member who had a pretty negative experience being told my lifting was "too loud," both by a member while I was literally in the middle of a workout, and then by the owner later in an email. To the owner's credit, he refunded my membership so I could try elsewhere.

So yeah I get that deadlifting is loud in a small space. But also... it's a pretty standard exercise. And wow was it uncomfortable to be interrupted during a workout by another member extremely in my face telling me I'm doing something wrong. Be warned that although the gym has bumper plates (designed to be dropped) and an ohio deadlift bar: if you deadlift without fully controlling weight to the ground you *will* get yelled at. Apparently if you need to bail a benchpress or fail a lift in some other way you're also likely to get yelled at. Would recommend trying Olympic Athletic Club down the street if you have an interest in olympic style lifting, powerlifting, or just don't really enjoy confrontation while working out.

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The Ballard Health Club is a gem- a community unto itself-- it is a place that creates friendships, works with your injuries, uses creative ways to engage and provides great training which is paid for with your membership. We have been members there for over 20 years and it's the highlight of my day (outside eating.. which makes me attend BHC regularly). Everyone who works there is interesting, helpful, sassy, an individual and very receptive to whatever comes their way. This review is updated in the time of COVID- Pat and his staff have gone out of their way to protect their members and staff, putting lower limits in the gym at a time when they could have let more folks in.

Pat's care has been exceptional and the trainers are particularly welcoming, precise in their work and have become friends over the years. This place beats out Big corporate gyms any day of the week.

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I love this gym, very hardcore basement, grind, big muscle vibes!

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Great selection equipment!

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This is a great gym. Has everything you might need, is rarely crowded, and best of all the employees are all nice and helpful. You can easily quit or suspend your membership anytime with no pushback whatsoever. The antithesis of a pushy gym staff.

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★ 5

This gym is great, BUT I wish the gym clarifies rules and regulates some nosy members.

Earlier I had an experience that while I was doing deadlift, a rando came up to me and asked me not to slam the floor... I told him I'm doing deadlift, then he said I should be careful and consider other members. I thought it was such an odd thing to point out, but I kinda got over it and moved on.

Then, I noticed uncomfortable interaction in the gym today. There was a guy doing bench press, and he seemed like trying heavy weights without a spotter. He kinda got stuck, so he tilted the bar to the right and left to remove plates and bailed out. I thought what the dude did was perfectly fine, and he actually did what's recommended for safety.

But another random guy walked up to him and aggressively demanded him to put clips on. That guy kinda shouted? the bench press guy to either put the clip on or don't do bench press. I thought he was working in this gym cause of his attitude, but apparently he works for other gym? LOL That whole conversation was so funny

Don't get me wrong, this gym is great.It's reasonably priced. Staffs are kind. Equipments are well prepared. BUT some members of the gym need to mind their own business. Or I guess the gym can clarify the rules with plates and barbells.

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★ 5

Good

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★ 5

A perfect gym. Great space, great diversity of equipment, friendly staff

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★ 5

The best classes, teachers and community. I'll work out here for the duration.

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★ 5

A wonderful, local, small business. The vibe is very friendly, all of the staff is welcoming and the gym has everything I need! Love the low cost and the free 45 min sessions with a trainer every month and a half. Also I am so grateful for the way they are have handled COVID. I have always felt safe!

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★ 5

This is the non-intimidating, friendly, clean, neighborhood gym you've been looking for. I've been a member for 5 or 6 years and it definitely feels like home. Here are few highlights:

Welcoming atmosphere: As a woman, who likes to lift heavy I have never ever ever felt uncomfortable to be in the free weights section or squat rack, doing my thing.

Awesome trainers: They are ALL accessible and super knowledgeable. I do small group training 2-4 times a week and each trainer brings their own expertise and makes the workout so fun. I always learn something new.

Perks: The membership price is ridiculously low. You get a free training session once a month as a member. They offer a TON of classes for streaming and in the gym. They are small enough that they LISTEN TO THEIR MEMBERS. Recommendations and suggestions are taken seriously and I've watched the club transform over the years based on the needs of their members.

Re COVID: They have done a phenomenal job in order to protect their staff and us (the members). Masks worn at all times, trainers clean all equipment, 5 people max allowed in the space, temperatures taken. Now, more than ever, I feel so safe working out at BHC.

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★ 5

Everything you need in a convenient location. Great group fitness classes as well.

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★ 5

This is the best gym I've ever belonged to. Wonderful staff, great classes, and terrific atmosphere.

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★ 5

Best gym I've ever been a member of hands down

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★ 5

Been a member here for almost 2 years. It's a small gym, and sometimes during the rush hours it's crowded enough where not all of the equipment is available. However, they are currently 24hrs (which is awesome for me) and going during non-peak hours is a great experience. Love the month-to-month pricing, overall a great experience.

Updated review 10/10/19: Have been here 3.5 years and have enjoyed my experience. I wanted to highlight a really positive aspect of this gym: when I went to cancel (only because I moved to another part of Seattle), the front desk agent did it immediately. No questions, no hoops, just immediate and easy cancellation. I've had to fight with other gyms to cancel before and have to say that I really appreciate the customer service of Ballard Health Club.

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★ 5

I love my gym. Everyone is happy and welcoming. Lots of classes and gym equipment to utilize and very central and easy to access. Very happy I joined here

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★ 4

This is a perfect Ballard gym. Lots of machines that are almost always free. Good set of free weights. Lots of classes.
They could definitely improve things by replacing a few unused pieces of equipment. But I haven't had a hard time getting access to the equipment I need.

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★ 5

Awesome gym! Excellent and and diligent work by the night staff

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★ 5

Very relaxed atmosphere. It’s not a place to come impress people or act like a jerk. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The only problems I’ve ever had are with patrons who think this is LA Fitness!

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★ 5

Great classes in a safe, welcoming environment. Affordable, lots of options, convenient hours, wonderful, friendly staff. I'm a lifer!

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★ 5

There are good gyms that will have the right equipment for a quality workout but then great gyms take it a step further with amazing employees and services. This is a great gym. I visited from out of town and already felt like family my first visit there. They know when to let you get your space to lock in and work-out but also know how to take care of you in ways that are unseen. As people started walking the gym I noticed the front desk employees say hello or call them out by name to greet them. It is the little things that count. The equipment is well clean and provides a space for all types of workouts. HIIT training, Power-lifting, people who prefer classes, somebody who just wants to go and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and all the above. Highly recommend. Joining is quick and easy, and parking options are available as well.

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★ 5

I love this club! Real people work out here. I make use of both a personal trainer (a perk that comes with every membership), who creates a workout routine specific to my needs and goals, and group classes (the list is long). It is the best investment I have made in my health!

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★ 5

Best club we’ve belonged to. There’s a good ratio of machines to people and have never had a problem getting one of the type I use. Also nice having a few different tv’s to choose from. We belonged to another Ballard club, and while we liked the club, we didn’t feel like we were getting the value out of what we were paying. At BHC, I’m very happy with the value of what we pay and what’s available. I’m always excited to refer people here.

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★ 5

A great place to work out whenever I'm in Seattle for a week or more.

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★ 5

So far I really like this place. Not crowded, 24-hour access, and great equipment. Lookong forward to getting into even better shape there!

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★ 5

Nothing fancy here, but checks all boxes of what I wanted in a gym - dedicated parking, multiple squat racks, bumper plates, all-hours access.

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★ 5

The best gym in Ballard! Lots of great classes are available here as well. They are expected to be expanding soon too. (10/28)

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★ 5

I love BHC. The cost vs the equipment provided is great, and even during peak hours it's not very packed, and the wait times for equipment is minimal. Staff is great. They don't treat you like fresh meat to sell training sessions to like other gyms (24).

The 24hr access is great.

It would be nice if they threw in a couple of bench press stations though. The bench + power rack combo works just fine, but I'd rather not take up a power rack to do bench presses.

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★ 5

I've been a member here for several years. The club has a lot of variety in terms of classes, free weights and exercise bikes, treadmills and eliptical trainers. Free parking, reasonable rates and a nice staff is why I'm still a member.

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★ 5

Fantastic neighborhood gym. I went to BHC for 2 years while I lived in Ballard. The facilities are clean, the members are normal/neighborhood folks, and the staff always seems genuinely happy to be there. Monthly rate is an excellent value for what you get and there's no BS fees. Wish I lived closer to keep my membership up!

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★ 3

A little cramped, but utilitarian. Good price, all things considered.

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★ 1

Bait and switch.

I specifically purchased a week pass form this gym because it was the only local gym open 24 hours a day. Turns out this is not the case for non renewing members which is not stated in any of the information found online. I didn't have an issue staying after the front desk closed until today when "Cassy", who reports to "Pat", threw me out in the middle of my work out. At $25 dollars a week (over 50% of the monthly rate) I would seriously consider finding a different gym.

This is either complete incompetence or a calculated attempt to lure people to the gym. Either update your website to provide an accurate description of your policies or honor what you advertise.

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★ 5

Best and most peaceful atmosphere in town -- very much a come-as-you-are environment. I am not classes-oriented and I am very happy with the experience here; my class-taking friends tell me they have lots of selection and a really good experience, so I guess it has something (except swimming) for everyone!

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Horrible parking

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★ 5

24 hour access club with great vibe. Has everything you need and more.

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