Riley Athletics

I have been coming through Classpass and like it. The instructors are nice. The class is adjustable to all fitness levels. Parking is a little tough at night, but always found a place a few blocks away. A few of the class I have taken have ended after about 35 minutes, wish the classes were a full 45 minutes.

I love this place!
I first came across Ryan Riley and his gym a few years ago when they had a groupon offering. A few of my friends and I were looking to add variety to our workouts (we were planning on going to Las Vegas later that summer, and as vain 20-​somethings are apt to do – we wanted to be in great shape for pool parties etc). I know, pretty corny but that was a motivating factor. Anyways, we all signed up and had a great time.
The workouts are varied, challenging and best of all the staff is remarkably engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. For group workouts, this has such a positive effect on effort and results. They cultivate a friendly atmosphere and all patrons are great and pleasant to work with.
I recently came back through ClassPass and I can say that the experiences are exactly the same. Helpful instruction, challenging and fun workouts that really push you (provided you are pushing yourself to the best of your abilities) and for those that are in a time crunch, you’ll be in and out within an hour.
For a lot of busy professionals, this is the perfect balance. You’ll do pullups, kettle bells, some free weight work, squats, sled pulls and rope slams etc mixed in with some short bursts of running etc.
If you’re nervous, I’d still encourage any person to speak with Ryan personally and I am confident he will scale any workouts and make you feel right at home. Their goal has always been to ensure all participants have a great workout while having fun and I really believe they’ve struck a great balance. Cannot recommend enough. DO IT!

My husband and I just started here about a month ago and we love it! The classes are really well managed, I never feel intimidated and I always feel supported and challenged. The instructors do a good job of monitoring and giving tips to help with moves that are new for me. At the end of each class I’ve always learned something new and I always feel like I’ve gotten a solid work out. They do a great job of mixing up the types of exercises we do each time.

I started working with Kevin at Riley Athletics a little over year and a half ago. When I joined the semi-​private training program with Kevin I was out of shape, had a very weak upper body, and was dealing with an ongoing neck and shoulder injury. When I went in for my assessment/​orientation I could not do 5 pushup in a row. I wasn’t very happy with my body and had never felt very strong upper. I am a cyclist so I had leg strength but that was about it.
In the last year and a half, my whole life has changed. My entire self image has been transformed along with my body. I have lost pounds of fat while gaining 20lbs of muscle. When I first started working with Kevin I could lift only 95 lbs while deadlifting, 88 lbs squatting, and 60 lbs total for dumbbell chest press. Now I can lift 305lbs deadlifting, 265 lbs at front squats, and 180 lbs total for dumbbell chest press. And, most of all, I feel healthy and confident!
Kevin has done an incredible job working with me to build my strength and confidence. He deeply cares about the success of his clients and provides excellent one-​on-​one support for all of us. His extensive knowledge of the exercises, ability to make workouts perfectly tailored to your needs, and dedication to healthy/​safe workouts makes all the difference; I am able to participate in a healthy and safe workout.
This has been one of the best experiences of my adult life and I would recommend it to anyone looking to improve their fitness, health, and personal self-​image.
Cheers,
Devin

I can’t actually speak to the quality of instruction, as I have not succeeded in taking a class here. I showed up to try out a class listed on their website and no one was there. I showed up 15 minutes early, waited until 5 minutes after the nominal start time, and no one showed up, doors were locked.
No sign on either door, the website was still showing the class. Unprofessional (and frustrating). Beware of claims on the website!

I worked out regularly through High School & College but had become lazy and unmotivated for about three years. I had a gym membership but found it hard to make myself go on a regular basis. My fiancé and I joined Riley 3 months ago after stopping in and talking with Kevin. The results have been amazing! I attend the workouts three days a week in the morning. Every workout is different and equally challenging. Its fun to show up every day and finding out what they have in store for you. The instructors are motivating and give great feedback. The other members are great and encourage everyone who walks through the door to push it at every workout. You owe it to yourself to give it a trial run. Stop paying for the gym that you never go to and join Riley!

I cannot speak more highly of Ryan Riley and his staff at Riley Athletics! I have been a member for almost a year. I have tried everything from personal training to pilates to boxing and saw decent results with everything. It was not until going to «The Rock» that I found myself surrounded by other motivated individuals who were dedicated to a happy and healthy lifestyle. Having this great staff and all the individuals who are members here have kept me motivated and inspired. This place promotes positive lifestyle changes that help shape long term health and not just weight loss. Thanks Riley Athletics!

After arriving in Seattle, I speed-​dated a lot of different boot camps, CrossFit centers and group conditioning focused gyms to find what fit my interests best. In the end, I decided to make a commitment to Riley Athletics, and I did so for a number of reasons.
1. The atmosphere and community.
I love how Riley Athletics has a team of trainers that are informative, encouraging and positive to their members. Rather than creating competition among members, I feel that they encourage you to compete against yourself and continually challenge yourself more and more with every class. They create an atmosphere that’s focused on individual improvements with the support of a team. To me, that’s important.
2. It’s challenging.
Three days a week, Riley Athletics kicks my ass. Seriously. I never left my old 24Hour Fitness center literally and uncontrollably dripping with sweat, but I do after every boot camp class. Their circuits are intense, yet suitable for all fitness levels because each repetition within the circuit can be tailored to accommodate your physical abilities.
3. It makes me want to come back again and again.
With 24Hour Fitness, I would dread going to the gym after work. I’d end up like a hamster on a wheel, camped out on an elliptical just doing the motions until my hour was complete. But since every Riley Athletics boot camp is different, I never know what to expect so my interest never dies. The workouts are 45 minutes, tops! You’re in and out in no time, but you leave confident that you put in hard work and made the most of your workout. I love it.

I’m the type of person that tried different boot camp classes that had deals on groupon, living social, etc until I came here. After going to Riley Athletics, I knew I had to stay with this one and join. The classes are not easy, but very satisfying. I have definitely increased my strength and endurance overall since starting. I also got compliments about my face thinning when I began, which is more than I ever got with other classes. This place is worth going to!

Simply put, these workouts are fantastic. I’ve been going for 8 months and the results are — with all due humility — impressive. I’m in the best shape of my life: strong, toned, aerobically-​fit, with a low (and healthy) bodyfat %. Show up, do the work, and you will get insanely fit (very quickly)…period.
Fellow clients are awesome and the collective energy of the workouts is intoxicating. The sense of camaraderie makes it easy to work hard. And it’s a great mix — from über-​athletes to first-timers…and everyone is encouraging.
Ryan, the owner, is an incredible coach and super genuine person. Personal trainers, strength coaches and bootcamps are a dime a dozen, but it’s rare to find Ryan’s expertise and background. He’s the real deal.
And — hey — even if you don’t love the workouts, the staff are fun to look at…

I’m a recent Boot Camp member and I can’t say enough about this place. For all fitness levels, all ages and genders… its a great challenge and will totally change your mode of living. I’m someone who’s worked out here and there over my lifetime: weights, jogging, martial arts… but I’d gotten into a rut. The good folks at Riley Athletics really brought out my strength, focus and commitment and helped me deal with that expanding middle section. And the results are clear within a short time. And its really fun (though not easy). The staff are really kind, sincere and talented people and the folks who participate are great to work out with. Thanks, Riley Athletics for helping me get fit enough to catch my two year old as she runs all over the place and for helping my clothes fit the way they were supposed to!

I just started over a month ago at Riley Athletics and couldn’t do a push-​up to save my life. After having two kids, I lost all muscle and flexibility it seems like (my excuse for being out of shape). But now I’m able to do push-​ups, I’m more tone and I love the fact that the classes are 45 minutes and the routines are different every time. The workouts are never boring, just fast-​paced and fun. Thanks Ryan & Natalie!

The Rock Body Boot Camps at Riley Athletics are challenging, effective and (most importantly) fun. My friend and I joined after both becoming bored with our standard elliptical/​run/​bike workouts and honestly, I’ve become a bit addicted to the high energy and group mentality that goes into Riley’s sessions.
A typical boot camp consists of quick, repeated rotations through strength training and conditioning circuits which keep your muscles confused while working them to exhaustion. It’s a sweaty affair, but oh! how good you feel when you’re done.
Beyond the workouts, the «Rock» is a great space and the trainers/​nutritionists are very knowledgeable and friendly. Any level of fitness is welcome (workouts are easily adjusted to keep you progressing) and the 30 – 45 minute classes fly by.
I’d highly suggest Riley Athletics’s as a strong alternative to DIY fitness. Whatever your goals; lowering body fat %, losing weight, bulking or cutting, the guys at Riley will get you there. And either way, there’s a pub across the street.

I tried Riley Athletics Rock Hard Boot Camps for the month before my wedding to tone up and look good in a wedding dress and bikini since my wedding was tropical destination, and was amazed by the results! In a month of going to 3, 45-​min classes per week I saw a loss in inches around my tummy, more toned abs, butt and thighs and arms. I was so inspired by the results I saw in just a month, that I became inspired to quit my old gym and keep going with Riley Athletics once I got back. The classes are fun, convenient, and workout whole body from head to foot in just 45 min, there are a variety of times you can take them, they are small enough that you get personalized attention from Ryan himself, and he is always there to answer questions offer customization and give advice. Thank you riley athletics for making me look great in wedding photos, and I can’t wait to get into even better shape! I would recommend Riley athletics to anyone, give it a try and you will be amazed at the results!!!

Two years ago, I was a happy member of LA Fitness and consistently went to the gym at least twice a week, but I couldn’t shed those last couple of pounds to go from good to great. On a whim, I tried Ryan’s Rock Body Boot Camps with a two month Groupon (shoutout) my friend told me about. For those two months, I went twice a week (coupled with occasional gym visits) and got back into the same shape I was at during my HS football days without the nagging coach and 3 hour a day practices.
I’m still a member of Ryan’s Rock Body Boot Camp classes and here are some key reasons why:
1) He consistently keeps his facility clean and updated with new workout equipment to keep the workouts fun and challenging. Not to mention a flat screen to watch ESPN during our cool down.
2) Ryan is an awesome guy who keeps you motivated to push yourself to do your best. Very knowledgable, in shape, and more than willing to give great advice on workout habits, form, diet, etc…
3) The results speak for themselves. I ran a half-​marathon last year for the first time and thanks to his once-​a-​week 40-​min interval training boot camp on top of twice a week runs (started running 2.5 months before the run), I had better a better run time than people who trained for 6 months (1:45 if you were curious).
4) Great price points considering the type of equipment and one-​on-​one attention Ryan offers.
I’m still a member of LA Fitness and attend Ryan’s Boot Camp class once a week to keep my shape up, but if you want to shed those last couple of pounds and the gym isn’t doing it, there is no doubt in my mind that taking Ryan’s class at least twice a week for two months like I first did will get the job done!

We have been doing the Rock Body Boot Camp. I recommend it highly. Ryan Riley, the owner runs all the training sessions and it’s like having a personal trainer. He is very knowledgeable about body mechanics, proper form and how to keep things interesting. Every workout is different and all the people who attend are nice. They push you and support you at the same time. It’s the best workout for people who don’t have a lot of extra time in their life to exercise. It’s always a challenge. The people who have been going for a while are very fit.