Julia Nicole Fitness — Local services in Seattle

Before 2025, I went to the gym in fits and starts, hired the occasional trainer, read (and watched) plenty of “how to” content. I am a pretty fit person, but mostly aerobically. I really couldn’t make the gym or strength training work consistently, but because I’m “healthy” it didn’t really seem to matter, which I realized is a recipe for late life limitations and pain. So I set one goal for 2025 - go to the gym enough to miss it when I missed it. To meet that goal I picked the closest gym and Julia. I figured easy access would help meet the goal and Julia was beyond qualified to help me distinguish between barbell, dumbbell and kettlebell. I had no idea how much dumb luck would be a game changer for my strength, fitness, and day-to-day life. Simply put, Julia is amazing, and getting to work with her is one of the single best decisions I made in nearly 50 years of fitness decisions. She’s an excellent and patient teacher. She can push you when you need it and coddle you when you need that instead. She knows no two days are the same and tailors her approach TO YOU, not some generic set of metrics. She’s generous with all of her energy - for your fitness goals, for sure, but also far beyond that - and relentlessly (but realistically) positive. She devotes boundless energy to get to know you so she can apply her talents to your whole person and all of your goals. If you’ve ever been intimidated by the gym, call Julia. If you’re trying to figure out how to add strength training to a full life (without being judged for not being able to do it all or for “slow” progress and “small” gains), call Julia. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a community of supporters (not people who wonder why you even bother with 2.5 pound weights), call Julia. Julia has built a gym and a program that creates a sense of belonging no matter who you are. Who doesn’t want to belong? Also, it’s not yet the end of 2025 and I definitely miss the gym when I miss the gym. Pretty great feeling (increased strength feels...

I've been training with Julia for a couple of months now, and it's been life-changing in the most literal sense!

A little background: my doctor had recommended that I start a weight training regimen to help alleviate the chronic back pain I'd been battling for months. As a "cardio guy" who'd practically never touched a barbell in his life, and given the fragile state of my back, I felt like I needed someone to safely teach me the ropes. That's what prompted me to search for a personal trainer--and I'm so glad that Julia is the person who I found.

From our very first session, I knew I was in the hands of a true expert who I could trust. Julia is just so personable and warm--an all-around great human who takes a genuine interest in your life and makes you feel heard. The training program she built for me has felt perfectly tuned to my needs and the issues I was experiencing. Patience is something I struggle with, but Julia has been great at urging me to slow down a little and focus on fundamentals. She's deeply analytical about form, and her advice and adjustments have helped me progress quickly and safely into lifting heavier weights. It's been an intense process that has taken me pretty far outside my comfort zone, but not once has it felt like it was unsafe for my back or beyond my capabilities.

Julia also goes far above and beyond with communication. She checks in multiple times a week to see how I'm feeling and adjusts our training regimen based on my how I'm feeling and the progress I've been making.

At risk of this sounding like a cheesy testimonial, I can honestly say that I'm feeling better and stronger than I have in years -- not just my back (knock on wood), but holistically. I now look forward to going to the gym, which is something I could've never imagined just months ago--and Julia's played a huge role in that mental transformation! I'd wholeheartedly recommend...

Julia has been my coach now for 4 months, and it has been the best for months of my life.

Prior to having Julia as my coach, I was a body builder who then was in a life changing accident & lost the ability to walk for 6 months. I had to have major surgery on my leg and learn how to do everything from walking to working out again. That happened three years ago, and since then, my overall fitness has never been the same.

I was uneven and lacked functional strength. I also had an obsession of working out due to fear of never being able to work out again.

With all of this in mind, Julia stepped into my life, and it's been incredible. We actually met over our love of desserts; and then our passion for dogs and working out.

Since she has become my coach, I have almost doubled my strength, my muscles are symmetric, I feel confident in and out of the gym, and more importantly, I feel mentally balanced.

She has not only made me a better "athelet," but she has made my quality of life better. I no longer worry about "did I work out hard enough"- my workouts are purposeful and challenging. I feel physically, emotionally, and mentally stronger.

In addition, she is always there for me. We check in on a daily basis. She makes my workouts unique for my abilities and goals. She makes changes whenever necessary and I know she is always there for me.

If you are looking for a coach- or don't need one, but want to be invigorated at the gym, please contact her. I can promise you will...