Ekstasis Strength and Conditioning — Local services in Seattle

This review is long overdue, but would be wrong of me not to share my passion for the team at Ekstasis. I've been going to Ekstasis for almost 1yr now and truly couldn't see a world without it! I contacted Mike when I was looking to make a switch to a more flexible personal training format. Being a working mom it was tough to be set to a day and time each week, which my previous trainer required, and I was struggling to find my groove.

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I love that I can sign up for a PT session the same week based on my schedule - some weeks that's Monday afternoons, others it's Tuesday, etc. - Ekstasis provides clients with the freedom to book when it's convenient for you -- Ekstasis is a gym that prioritizes their clients needs over their business operations -- a refreshing (and rare) experience! The trainers customize a workout that is tailored to YOUR needs (ah, there we go again ... do you sense a pattern here...) and that aligns with your health and fitness goals.

Now, for the trainers, they are exceptional. Not just in their knowledge in this space (trainers are required to obtain their CSCS, which less than 1% of the industry holds), but also their personable and welcoming nature. This isn't one of those drag your feet through the front door because you're dreading your workout; This is one of those "Hey Emily!!! Welcome! Thanks for being here!" while a trainer walks up to give you a fist bump.

These little gestures go a long way and Ekstasis just does it right --...

Ekstasis gets a rare 5 stars from me, and here are the top 5 reasons I love this business & community:

The People: The owner Mike, his knowledgeable and attentive trainers, and all the gym clients who work out there are fantastic. You won’t find a more positive community of people!!

Results: The workouts are tailored to each member & their personal goals, with no pressure or judgement. It is truly personal training and it’s well worth the investment in your health, fitness and wellbeing.

Attention to Detail: The trainers are very careful, and though they push their clients to work hard & believe in themselves, they are a safety first kind of place. It’s all about the details…they keep the gym & equipment clean (keeping people with their own mats) and clients also work out at a safe distance apart.

The Music: Good, eclectic music is the key to a great workout if you ask me! They have this covered with a nice mix. They change up the vibe often, so you are never bored.

Support: It’s a very supportive environment. I just love how Mike encourages gym members & clients to put out their business cards. He is always sharing and networking for his...

I hate working out and I love this place. They have a unique model. Even though they have small four-person "classes," they're actually guiding you through your own program that they wrote just for you, just for that day. Mike told me that they spend five hours a day just creating programs for each person's next session, and I believe it. I'm always doing something entirely different than the person next to me, and it's always building on what I did last time. Also, because the sessions are so small, Mike and Zach are always able to watch to make sure you're doing the exercises correctly and safely. That attention to detail, along with their knowledge of physiology, distinguish this place from the copycat personal gyms that just make people mindlessly go harder and heavier. I have bad knees and back, so I want to bulk up without hurting myself. Thanks to the stretching routine and tailored programs, I'm doing that here, and their positivity keeps me coming back. These guys are excited for your success whether your personal best is 15 lbs or 500. If you cross the bar Cheers with the best personal trainer you can imagine,...