Ballard Health Club

2208 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA

Address:	2208 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Phone:	+1 206-706-4882
Site:	ballardhealthclub.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours

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Anonymous User

Just rejoined this gym after trying out LA Fitness for the past few years. That gym has gone downhill very quickly in terms of cleanliness, equipment, and lack of character. What a pleasant surprise to see so many improvements to an already top notch neighborhood gym in Ballard. Colorful space, updated equipment, personal training, and incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff. My favorite new improvement is the educational drinking fountain in the main gym...plenty of water pressure and a digital readout indicating plastic recycled water bottle saves from using the fountain. A lot of gym competition now in Ballard; this is hands down the best one. A strong sense of community at Ballard Health Club.

Kyle Reutenauer

Cannot say enough good about this gym. Recently moved from Connecticut and I never thought I could find a gym that compares to my go to back east. BHC is as good as it will get for the money! Not a ton of space but they make it all work. Only equipment they are missing from my old gym is a sled and turf. Plenty of classes (bootcamp, yoga, etc). Staff is very friendly as well as are the gym members. No meatheads to intimidate anyone. Go in and give it a try! You wont regret it!

Heidi Siegelbaum

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 10 years and its 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.

Anonymous User

I love everything about this place. The trainers are helpful, thoughtful and knowledgeable with kindness and encouragement as the cherry on top. I looked long and hard for gyms last year, and this one fits the bill. Where else can you get top-notch yoga classes (and others), along with free personal training? Thank you, BHC, for being who and what you are so that I can keep my commitment to a healthy lifestyle!

Michael

I love the atmosphere here. Just a place to workout. Nothing too fancy, just down to business and working out. Would be 5 stars but I do think the weight and machine selection is limited. There are plenty of squat racks which is great, but not leg press, no hack squat, not much for back exercises, and can be a bit small on the dumb bells when busy. Treadmills are great and the prices are second to none.

Julian Carroll

Ballard Health Club is the best gym I have ever been a member at. The staff and members are so motivating, nice, and friendly. I joined knowing no one and quickly became friends with many of the members. There are so many class options to choose from and they are all great. Membership options are very reasonable and class times are great. I couldnt say enough positive things about this gym!

Anonymous User

I like this gym because (1) its not a meat market and (2) the trainers are top notch. You can sign up for a free trainer to help you come up with a new fitness routine or review and update your old one. Its a small gym that has basic equipment, but they offer a wide variety of classes throughout the day. They also offer daycare during the week. Its just an overall great neighborhood gym.

Emily Bader

My first and only gym! Very inclusive feel. You dont need to wear Lululemon or look like you dont really need to work out. Very informative and friendly staff/trainers. Love that your membership fee includes everything; none of the usual add-ons for everything but the basic services. Parking too! Recommend to anyone. Id never been in a gym/health club before and Im addicted to BHC!

Cynthia Maggard

NOTE: Im a gym snob. I have worked out in places all over the US and in other countries. This one does not make my list of favourites. The staff wasnt too keen on letting me look around, and the signs all over telling me to lock my stuff up made me uneasy. Its in need of an update, IMHO, and a good, thorough deep cleaning. I joined elsewhere.

Kris Whitehead

Ive never been a member of a health club longer than this one, almost six years now. It fits my workout style to a T - functional fitness. Boxes, pull up bars, weight racks, kettle bells. The crowd is quiet, friendly and regular, and the staff is fantastic. They greet you by name and are always available to check form and give tips. Love it.

Titus Chan

I love this gym. Its got old school free weights, weight and cardio machines and a huge variety of classes. My only concern is that it seems like everyone else is beginning to discover how great a gym it really is. Its busy but not intolerable after work and nice and quiet during the other times of the day.

Matt Roney

Small and occasionally a bit crowded, but it gets 5 stars for amazing value. ~$50 per month gets you full access to the gym and all classes—of which there is a substantial number—as well as a once-every-30-days hour-long session with a trainer to help build your workout. Im very happy this is my gym.

Doug Nichols

I like this place because it is consistent and has the equipment I care about - old school weights. It is clean and is open all hours. There are plenty of the cardio machines, but I tend not to use them. I have never gone during prime time, but try to go off hours.

Emily Farr

I love this gym. Great classes, fantastic instructors, really enormously friendly people and theyve got 4 squat racks. I never have to wait. Its got a really great laid back sort of feel. Its the first gym Ive been a member of that I honestly enjoy going to.

Lori Davis-Sandoval

The staff, everyone of them, are really helpful and kind. People keep to themselves but are very friendly. It is the easiest place I have ever worked out. Just a great vibe. Wish they had a few more classes, but really they are number one for me.

Anna K

Great little gym, a lot packed into a small space. If your workout involves anything like walking Lunges or burpees, best to not go at prime time since there isnt really any space to spare.

Jill F Russell

Great gym, every staff person is a personal trainer. They just finished upgrading the locker / restrooms. Everything is clean and it is always easy to get on the machine you want.

Sasha Kemble

This place just keeps getting better and better. I appreciate the tiered rates, since I dont take classes. And one of these days Ill avail myself of the personal training!

Bob Stone

Locally owned and operated. There are no trick contracts or outrageous fees. The staff is friendly and the gym is well equipped with both free weights and machines.

Tanicha Boutte

I am a travel nurse and will only be here for a short time. I love that the facility offered a flexible rate plan. This is a great gym in a terrific location.

Kari Swanson

amazing value and AWESOME classes. Love the free parking and lovely front desk staff. I almost didnt do this review because I want to keep it a secret.

Mateo Raton

I have been a member for two years. The atmosphere is cozy, friendly and they offer plenty of yoga classes that easily fit into my busy schedule.

Ansel Santosa

Locally owned, high tech, affordable, great equipment, full class schedule. Used to go to LA Fitness and Im glad I switched.