Flow Fitness - Seattle (WA)

5 /5 Ivy He: Flow Fitness is my neighborhood gym, and for the longest time, I’d walk by and see people working out through the windows. One day, I finally decided to give it a try, and I’m so glad I did. Before joining, I wasn’t someone who worked out regularly, but I wanted to make a change. The staff were super friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. The gym is clean, has everything you need, and being so close to home makes it really easy to stick with it. I mostly attend group classes, such as yoga and Barre, as well as the small group training camp, which I absolutely love. The instructors are great and make each workout fun and motivating. It can get a little busy at times, but the energy is always positive. Almost two years later, I feel stronger, healthier, and actually look forward to going to the gym now. Flow Fitness really helped me get started and stay consistent.

4 /5 David: Ive been a member of Flow Fitness for 2 years and overall I think its an excellent gym. I only use the South Lake Union location, as its a short walk for me. In the past Ive been a paying member at gyms ranging from giant chains (24 Hour Fitness, the old Ballys Total Fitness), to national franchises (Golds), to local boutique gyms. Flow Fitness definitely compares favorably with my other gym membership experiences. Its more expensive than the big chains (you get what you pay for), but overall the membership feels are quite reasonable, and there are different packages to choose from depending on how often you go and how many classes you want included each month. The SLU location is large enough but not cavernous or impersonal. The gym equipment is all anyone could need (who isnt a pro athlete), and is kept clean and in good condition. The staff is friendly and helpful. The instructors have all been great, and there is usually a good variety of classes. The towel service + gratis deodorant and mouthwash, are nice and thoughtful conveniences. The general vibe is relaxed and friendly, with a good neighborhood-gym feel. So, overall, Id recommend! Heres what could improve: * The recent class scheduling policy changes are unpleasant and unpopular. (Cancellation fees went way up, and its now harder to schedule your favorite classes in advance). * The ambient noise and music arent too loud overall, but some instructors forget to use the microphones, which makes it hard to hear them, especially in the one class area thats not separated by walls and doors. * Recently there seem to be fewer classes and not as much variety. And theyre all clustered in the 7-8 AM, Noon, and 4-6 PM slots, with no options for mid-morning, mid-afternoon, early morning, or late evening. * Another reviewer noted the lack of privacy in the restroom stalls. True! Also the locker room & restroom layout makes it unfortunately easy for odors & noises to be experienced outside of the restroom itself. Improved restroom ventilation, truly private floor-to-ceiling toilet stalls, and a door separating the restroom from the locker area would be a big improvement. *There are quite a few laundry receptacles for used towels & microfibers placed throughout the gym, which is good. But the locker room itself only has one laundry receptacle right by the door. It would be better to have a bin for used towels & washcloths somewhere actually near the showers...having to carry them around the general locker area is sort of gross and encourages people to just throw them on the ground in the shower area.

4 /5 Unnati Eramangalath: I’ve been coming to Flow Fitness for about 3 years now and it has become a big part of my weekly routine. I’ve tried most of the studio classes, but BollyX and Flow Barre are definitely my favorites. The instructors — especially Aryn, Meghan, Mallika, and Tulika — bring such great energy and positivity to every session. The gym is clean, the equipment is well-maintained, and the overall environment feels welcoming. The only thing I’ve found challenging is the recent change to the cancellation policy (a $25 fee and a 12-hour notice requirement), which can be a bit tough to work around with an unpredictable schedule. That said, I’ve had a consistently positive experience here and would still happily recommend Flow Fitness to others looking for a supportive and fun workout community.

5 /5 chloe keegan: Flow Fitness is truly one of the best gyms I’ve ever been to. The gym space is great, and the classes are even better. All of the instructors have such good energy and make the workouts so fun. I had such a hard time enjoying working out before finding Flow, but since then I actually look forward to it. Crazy!!!

5 /5 Lam Ho: Overall, I think Flow Fitness is an excellent gym. It has all the equipment I need and more, all in great condition. Facilities and amenities are very good too. I dont use the Fremont location but I do appreciate having access to two locations. The staff and instructors are very accommodating and friendly. There are lots of classes, with great variety and fantastic instructors. There are two areas of improvement (one of which is partially beyond their control). 1. For those with strong olfactory senses, it can often smell pretty badly: some of my fellow gym members need to take advantage of the free deodorant provided in the locker rooms (yes darling, your sweat does stink) and perhaps the gym could have air fresheners or purifiers. 2. the cancelation policy could be less severe: unlike some other reviewers, I dont think it is terrible, extreme, or needs significant easing but a decrease in the penalties would be reasonable.