Loft Fitness — Local services in Seattle

I've never written a Yelp review but feel compelled to offer the following. My personal belief on fitness and health is that 80% of the battle is just showing up. To review CrossFit Loft on their programming only wouldn't do it justice. An equally, if not more important, part of CrossFit Loft is the community. The community is what makes you want to show up and what challenges you to work harder and what makes it fun. That said, here's some points that add detail to my thoughts.

Trainers – CrossFit Loft has three coaches that have each been to the CrossFit Games on more than one occasion. That alone doesn't make a great trainer. However, it's certainly fun to know that they understand what it takes to get to the Games. There are also trainers that specialize in Strongman, Power Lifting, Olympic Lifting…etc. Each has a specific strength/background and sees different things each time you workout. This blend of coaches makes it really easy to get better fast. Multiple eyes see many things and can give you the direction you need to improve.

Gym Itself – CrossFit Loft is well laid out with a traditional "box" format downstairs and a wide open area upstairs for mobility, warm-up, cool-down…etc. There are strongman implements, a huge pull-up system, and enough iron and rubber for multiple "heavy" lifters. The place is clean, organized and really well taken care of. Space is often a premium in a CrossFit box and Loft has a ton of room. It's nice to be able to spread out and not feel like your encroaching on other.

Programming (The Workouts) - The programming is driven by an individual that has coached another local team to the Games for the past three years. The programming is broken into three levels so the workout for the games athlete is similar for the novice. Options are always available for people with injury or other issues they are working through.

Community – This includes the coaches AND the athletes. I've been to a number of CrossFits, spending months and years at some of them. The community at Loft is 100% driven to helping each other get better. Most CrossFit boxes have "Leave your ego at the door" written somewhere. Loft is no different, ego and arrogance isn't tolerated and doesn't last very long.

If you're looking for the easy path, you'll probably want to keep looking. If you're looking for challenge and diversity, Loft is a really great...

THIS IS THE PLACE!!! I cannot say enough good things about LOFT. During my time here I improved tremendously on my Olympic lifts, Crossfit skills and learned a ton about general health and fitness.

Personally I think there are 2 things that really separate this gym from other Crossfit gyms I have been to. 1) The variety of classes offered and 2) the coaches/community.

They really have it all here. Crossfit, olympic weightlifting, mobility, powerlifting, yoga and open gym. All these classes are led by VERY knowledgeable and friendly coaches who go out of there way to help you improve. Not to mention the classes are scaleable to accommodate all skill levels. During the classes I always felt cared for and was given lots of encouragement.

The community is the game changer in my opinion. I made SO MANY friends and met SO MANY great people during my time here. The camaraderie is amazing. I felt like the workouts, as challenging as they were, were also social hours in many ways. It truly seems like everyone is VERY HAPPY to be here :) The gym does a great job of putting on events to help strengthen the community. Some of the best memories I have from this past year were participating in the team competitions, attending gatherings and murph of course.

I had never really done crossfit until I joined this gym. I am absolutely hooked now! If you are looking to start crossfit, just want a casual place to workout, or want to improve your health/fitness but don't know where to begin, THIS IS...

The staff and community at LOFT Fitness has exceeded my wildest expectations- and then some. I have lived around the corner for years and only recently joined- I had no idea what a special place this is.

First, this is a place for EVERYBODY that wants to show up, move their body, get stronger physically and mentally, and be supported by others in ways I've never experienced at a gym before. There are all ages, all genders, all body types and sizes- it's inspiring and amazing.

Second, I feel the best I've felt in years. The variety in training, including alternatives if something doesn't feel right for my body, keep me interested and challenged in the best ways.

Lastly, the community vibe is real. Nearly ever class I've attended someone's gone out of their way to help me and encourage me.

Thank you Bethany, Ari, and Mallory for creating such an amazing place to come together, move, feel better, and be reminded how important community is in our lives. I'm so grateful to you and...