University Family YMCA

"I cannot rave about this place enough! The staff is unlike any YMCA I have ever been to. You want staff? You get a FAMILY! They are so willing to help out and give assistance and sometimes even do it without asking. The equipment is top of the line and the group classes are so fun! Not only are they fun, but they are structured in a way where you are still getting an incredible workout. I would give my left arm for this gym. It is a bright light in the overcasted and cloudy Seattle. Look no further because this place is the place you've been looking for. They also offer financial assistance for prices!"

"Been going here for about 2 years now. They have so many extra amenities I never get bored. They also recently just upgraded all of their gym equipment which before was my only complaint. Amazing gym especially if you have a family and get on that family membership."

"The gym has what you need, but it's extremely crowded. Sometimes all of the weight machines and weights are full on weekday afternoons / evenings. Hygiene standards can degrade when the gym fills up (weights are often sticky); lack of air circulation in the basement weight room coupled with a few members who refuse to wear deodorant makes for a sometimes rank environment to lift. It appears that some members like to work in a hot environment and mess with the fan settings to give you the full sauna weight lifting experience..."

"Beware that they automatically renew your membership unless you submit a written cancellation request 30 days prior to the time you want the membership to terminate. I never saw this clause so I lost $100 in membership fees before realizing it, which is a lot of money for a college student. Seems like a predatory practice to be honest."

"Seems like a pretty good place for me, so far. A basic gym with lots of machines and programs. Have to clean anything you touch & sweat upon, as the staff won't be doing it. Really wish they'll get water filters for the showers soon -- I don't going to work on my health somewhere then have to shower with chlorinated/fluoridated/toxicated water. Dry sauna is small and gets crowded and too humid, but at least they have one. The crowd is a broad spectrum of people -- not intimidating."