INDUSTRIOUS - South Lake Union

To put into perspective, I’ve been doing “crossfit” for 8 years now, been through 4 different gyms, and have visited gyms all over the world. Industrious is an extremely professional well run gym and business. Management and coaches are always on same page, communicates with clientele extremely well, and is constantly looking for ways to improve the user experience. Programming is consistent and challenging, yet has something for everyone. The ambiance is very motivating! This has been particularly pertinent during the COVID19 pandemic, during which Industrious never and still hasn’t sat on their laurels. They have constantly adapted to the ever changing situations to make this probably one of the safest environments you can work out in during these difficult times. I believe the gym experience now is actually better than it was before the pandemic, and I’ve heard that from many athletes! Rock on Industrious!

TL;DR - Highly recommend!nnI joined INDUSTRIOUS in July of 2020, attending the SLU campus, and couldn't be happier. Not that I was in great shape before quarantine, but quarantine certainly didn't help. By July I was looking for a gym to kick my @$$ into gear, but given the restrictions, I wasn't sure what would be the best option, or what if anything was even open. After trying a couple CrossFit gyms, I joined INDUSTRIOUS. It is obvious that INDUSTRIOUS is going the extra mile to provide the best possible experience for their members within the current guidelines. I wouldn't say the price of membership is super competitive, at $200+ a month (I've never paid anything near that for a gym membership before), but I think its commensurate with the Seattle market, if not a little cheaper than the nearby CrossFit gyms. Ultimately, it's well worth the price.nnRegarding what a workout looks like, you show up for class on the hour and pick a halo (as King County requires you to have 300 sq. ft. of dedicated space for each member). Each halo has all of the equipment you'll need for the workout, whether it be weights, bikes, rowers, runners, boxes, etc. You come in, pick a halo, warm up, hit the strength portion of the workout, bust @$$ in the conditioning portion of the workout, and you're out within the hour. All of the workouts are pre-programmed for you. Each hour/class has two dedicated coaches leading you through the movements and motivating you through the workout. All the coaches I've had so far have been great and helpful. All of the equipment and floors are cleaned after every class. You won't find a cleaner gym.nnRegarding logistics, the earliest class is 5 AM, the latest is 7 PM. They have classes on the hour between then, except for 1 PM and 2 PM. The hourly class structure is very convenient. It certainly is annoying to have to reserve (often a day or two) ahead of time exactly when you want to work out, especially for someone like me who has an unpredictable work schedule. And, sometimes, the class that I want is full, so I have to join a wait list, and won't always make it on the list. But in the last few months, I can count on one hand the number of times I wasn't able to get a spot in my desired class time. This isn't their fault given the current restrictions. Since I've joined, they've expanded the number of halos in the gym, allowing more participants per class, and enabling more people to reserve their desired class time. INDUSTRIOUS is clearly doing the very best they can in the current circumstances, which is much appreciated.nnI'd encourage anyone thinking about joining to do so, regardless of your age, fitness level, etc. Every workout can be scaled to your health and fitness level. I'm a 29 y/o male, but had a stress fracture in my foot when I joined, a history of lumbar spine injuries, and broke a toe a couple months into joining (not at the gym). I'm clearly a delicate little flower. But I've been able to modify all the workouts around these issues, and still get a great workout every time. I've seen a lot of progress even in 2.5 months. Regardless of your perceived limitations, even if you're older, prone to injuries, in terrible shape, etc., INDUSTRIOUS will help you reach your goals.

The best gym in Seattle area! Coaches are fun, friendly, and professional! Not only is the programming going to push you to be a better athlete they can scale for any age, fitness level, and injury. I'm very thankful to have found Industrious and to call it my second home. ❤

I have never experienced a more professional and organized fitness community. The staff at Industrious, from the owners down to the managers and coaches, have an unwavering commitment to quality and safety to ensure their members, ranging from very casual to elite athletes, receive the best possible experience.nnWhole reviews could be written about how well the gyms are designed and supplied with top notch equipment but anyone can buy equipment. You can't buy a consistent experience and Industrious delivers on that experience every single class.nnI can't recommend this community enough. Seasoned athlete, first timer, drop-in, it doesn't matter -- if you show up you won't disappointed. They'll scale anything and everything as needed.

I love this gym! Their team is professional, motivating, safe, and helpful! They have put into practice a few measures that help to make group workouts feel safe during this time. Additionally they go over form each workout and are available to help during workouts. They also keep adding more class time options and their app is easy to use. It’s worth the price!!