Strength Studio

Run, don’t walk to strength studio. I just took my first class with David who was an excellent, engaging and overall awesome instructor. He was motivating and really fun to be around. The workout itself is tabata-​style meaning 20 sec of hard work, 10 sec of rest, so you really can’t be bored of one single movement and even if you hate an exercise its only 20 sec long. I felt encouraged and energized after my workout and I will definitely be back!

It’s tough to give a rating, because I thought the workout was challenging, but not what I was looking for. I signed up for Strength class through ClassPass and the class was what I needed, but not what I wanted. I hate running and dread doing any kind of cardio, so I signed up for Strength class, thinking its emphasis would be strength training, but the class was heavy on cardio with very little emphasis on strength training. If you hate doing cardio as much as I do but know that you need to do it, this might be a great fit for you!
They pack a lot of ass kicking into 45 minutes, but you’re left to do your own stretching before and/​or after. I like the interval workouts, which made the exercises felt quick and very doable («Oh I can totally do 15 reps!»). I love my personal space and frequently go out of my way to not share an elevator with another human being. I recoil from human contact (for the most part), so imagine my horror when the partner workouts went from throwing a ball to each other (totally cool) to running in opposite directions while being attached to a partner with a band (ummm okay, creative) to high-​fiving each other while doing squat jumps (EEEEEEEK!). I figure I should put this warning out here, in case you’re also allergic to human contacts, because the partner workouts made up about 25−30% of class. The instructor did seem to be watching to ensure we were doing everything safely, but I didn’t feel like there was much emphasis on proper form and technique to ensure we were working out the right parts.
The workout style was too much out of my comfort zone and not what I was looking for, but that’s a matter of personal preference. On another note, free street parking was pretty easy to find.

This place is the real deal. I went here for a class last November and I have been going 2x a week ever since. These classes are tough! High energy, fun, sweaty and kick-​ass. Susan is an incredible trainer and I cannot get enough of her workouts. Each week is a different format to keep some variety. I can truly say I feel stronger ever since starting to workout at the strength studio.

Currently my favorite place to work out! Very, very great variety, a focus on form and also incorporating cardio into strength training. My favorite kind of workout!
TRX, tabata, intervals, you name it! Susan also hosts Yoga a few times week if you’re into that.
Love the smaller class sizes, too! Great community.

I just took a Tabata class from Susan, the owner. Woohoo! Tabata is wonderful for strength and cardio work through working different areas of the body instead of plain old running or spinning. It’s a workout. Everyone can push themselves, challenge themselves no matter if you née dto modify a little.
Susan knows fitness. her place is stocked with equipment for different sets of Tabata and other fitness classes. This is easy to get to with street parking and a lovely windo and area of Seattle to be in.
I shall be back. I anticipate more classes.

It’s called Strength Studio & perfectly named. Susan is a badA** & gives you a fun, energetic & quality workout! If you think you’re up to the task, TRX!!! It’s a game changer. Stop thinking of doing it & start going to Strength Studio.