Island Fitness and various LA Fitness gyms Review

Tanya is a gifted NIA instructor - facilitator - partner! She has a playful, nurturing spirit which she brings to every class. One can always rely on a class filled with exploration and delight. Tanya promotes fellowship among her partners in this dance.

Each class begins and ends with her request that we be intentional in the care of our mind, body and soul. The life lessons we experience with her in the sacred space she creates can be relied upon to spill out into our day to day AND thus impacting not only ourselves but a much bigger circle in and outside our world! That s pretty amazing!

From the start I felt Tanya s open mind and kind energy - something I sorely needed in the messiness of my life. Her calm, open personality continues to create an atmosphere of acceptance, freedom and yes fun for all of us!
Her bright light is contributing to many healing journeys!

Tanya has a way of infusing classic NIA technique with her unique style while promoting your way and listen to your body . I am always filled to the point of overflowing with positive energy and simply feeling good - and always, always wanting to come back for more.

Tanya s classes are truly about listening and responding to the needs of your mind and body. She so joyfully encourages self-expression and makes a connection with every person in class. I have had so many conversations with those who have participated in a class with me who feel as I do - that NIA has touched their lives outside the class setting: feel more open to new experiences, more fulfilled, less stressed and most importantly start and end each day with more warmth, gratitude and joy!

Three cheers for Tanya Agnew - the best of them all!
What a grand and glorious day - the day she came into the class as a substitute teacher at Island Fitness Center! A new day has dawned with the magic of Tanya and NIA!

Island Fitness is a gym where knowledgeable staff, good equipment, a wide selection of classes, terrific massage therapy and many thoughtful amenities come together to make it easy and enjoyable to work out. I've never been able to stick with a gym membership until I started coming here last Fall. And the app is super convenient for scheduling classes and services. I may finally be able to incorporate more exercise and wellness into my regular schedule, thanks to these fine folks!

Renae Ciotti McCloud leads the BEST Step Jam class ever here on Wednesdays at noon. She is a uniquely gifted step instructor and they are lucky to have her. Love that class. She used to teach it MWF at noon in Seattle and that was a perfect way to stay fit and engaged in an exercise routine. Wish they d offer it 3x a week at Island Fitness, or at least twice.

Friendly staff, great equipment, clean, updated, constant improvements and plenty of classes. Been going to gyms for years and this place is the best.

Solid local gym. Group classes, small group specialized classes (which require added fees), massage, climbers, steppers, aerobic machines, and readily available trainers.

great staff....friendly and helpful! lots of equipment and classes

I ve been a member for over 15 years and have only the most positive feedback. The classes, personal training, massage are all services that help keep me fit, connected with friends and sane! Thank you to everyone at IF!

Island fitness is a wonderful local gym, that I really enjoy! They offer a huge variety of classes. The staff and instructors are all so kind and helpful! I highly recommend joining this wonderful community!

This place is good . Nothing bad . The gym itself is awesome. It literally has everything you need. My best part is cycling exercise..

When everything else in our world is upside down right now, it's nice to be able to have quiet meditation with Alexa, yoga with Sherry and Patricia and try new classes with all of the other great Island Fitness instructors! Thank you for being there for your Island Fitness family.

Island Fitness hires wonderful people! My experience is limited to yoga teachers and the administrative and reception staff. The teachers all have different styles, but they are all extremely knowledgeable and I enjoy the variety. I have had only positive experiences with the administrative and front desk staff. On top of that, the club is well maintained and clean.

Update 2018
I like challenges when I work out. Whether it s the plank or wall sit challenge, the Summer Sizzle, or rowing two half-marathons this year (21,097 meters each) on the indoor erg, I can always count on my trainer, Loretta, and nutritionist, Alexa, to get me through the work that needs to be done. I love Island Fitness because it isn t a one-size-fits-all gym. My programs are designed especially for me so that, if I do the necessary work, I am successful, and, in addition, Zumba with Josh is terrific!

Update 2017
On January 2nd, while at Island Fitness, I suffered a cerebellar stroke. I didn t know it at the time because I had no paralysis, speech or visual impairment -- what I thought of as typical stroke symptoms. I experienced extreme dizziness, nausea and an inability to walk all affecting my balance controlled by the cerebellum. Thankful for the kindness of Oly Gallagher (Zumba instructor), Douglas (front desk) and Barbara and Suzanne from the Zumba class, and the quick response by Carol O Neill (Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist), paramedics were called and I was eventually taken to Harrison Hospital. Within two days, I was transferred to Swedish Medical Rehab Facility and sent home on Sunday, January 8th. The physical and occupational therapists were amazed at my progress and saw no reason to keep me any longer.
I, as well as the therapists, attribute my extraordinarily quick recovery to Loretta Stanton, my personal trainer at Island Fitness. For years, she has focused on, and emphasized, the importance of balance in our training sessions especially as I ve gotten older (now 65). In less than two days, I was able to walk unassisted. If you saw me, you d never know I had a stroke just a few weeks ago. I am forever grateful to Island Fitness and, particularly, Loretta, for her dedication, knowledge and commitment to the health and well-being of her clients.

2016: Island Fitness is a great place to workout. The owners, Alexa and Michael, are fantastic business people. They know how to treat their clients. I've participated in lots of activities offered over the many years, including cycling, TRX and zumba - teachers are well-trained and lots of fun. I've been with a fantastic personal trainer, Loretta, for years (as well as a year with Jennie). Alexa, who does nutrition counseling, is both supportive and knowledgeable. It's amazing how little we know about what we eat! With all the help I receive from the great people at Island Fitness, I'm looking forward to many more years at Island Fitness to continue a healthy lifestyle.

My family and I have been members of Island Fitness Bainbridge for over six years. We have enjoyed many of the classes, including Yoga, Body Pump, and Kickboxing. We have all worked with personal trainers and greatly benefitted from their expertise. I especialy enjoy the variety of weights and exercise machines.

Island fitness has the best staff, great equipment, and very friendly atmosphere. They provide state of the art equipment, seminars, they offer private and non private classes. I love Kat Polo's kettle bell work.

Island Fitness on Bainbridge Island is a health resource for the whole community, including senior citizens and persons with physicial impairments who aspire to optimize fitness. We are warmly welcomed, encouraged, and inspired by those in their physical prime (never disparaged). Working with a personal trainer, I am gradually building strength, unexpected for someone diagnosed with a rare muscle-wasting disease.

It's not the biggest gym but it gets the job done. Towel service included though which is nice. Cardio area can get busy but nothing you can't handle though. It's relatively inexpensive and every is really nice!

Island Fitness is the most inclusive and friendly gym I've ever been to! I love taking the classes offered. The Body pump and CKBC with Steven Joyner are two of my favorites! He keeps the class motivated and laughing. Other members are very friendly and supportive and the front desk is always helpful, funny, and friendly. This is the best continued streak of exercise I've had in years (5 months straight)! Even through the temporary closure due to Covid-19 many instructors are offering free classes through zoom online! I've really been enjoying Yoga with Sherry Eckert. She is a great instructor! Thank you Island Fitness! I can't wait until you open again! -Kaylee

Excellent local gym and training center on Bainbridge. Good spinning group. Free weights, classes and support.

Great gym! Upbeat staff who are approachable and always ready to help. Excellent selection of machines that are all high quality and well maintained. I dont care for gyms that just have a room crammed with 50 treadmills personally, so I really appreciate the selection at Island Fitness. It's an interesting dynamic layout with a central studio, a stretching area, a spin room and a complete free weights area. Every strength training machine you could wish for too! I haven't had a massage yet, but it's awesome to know it's readily available for me to take advantage of. I love going to this gym!

Spin class works very well in virtual format. Instructor Jackie is awesome. Well planned workout and great music.

I love coming to Island Fitness. There are great classes, lively senior fitness, a fun group of fellow exercisers, all in a very clean, attractive, and well-appointed club. The machines and equipment are well maintained, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Coming to Island Fitness makes working out fun.
A very positive experience.

The great staff at IF makes it the best place on Bainbridge to work out. I especially like the group fitness classes.

Amazingly friendly staff. Knowledgable trainers who met my specific training needs. Clean facility and super convenient. Good value for membership cost.

My wife Patti and I are your first Silver Sneakers guests from Colorado. We were very impressed with the quality of your facility and your wonderful staff. Thank you for letting us work out.

Warm regards,
John Richard Martinez

This is a wonderful local gym. It's great for early risers, the staff are extremely nice and accommodating, and it has all the amenities you would expect from a larger chain in Seattle. I have been going here for over three years and I highly recommend it!

Island Fitness has an incredible line up of staff, who pride themselves on helping the individual meet their fitness and lifestyle goals. I've enjoyed being a member for the last decade, attending many of the diverse group fitness classes that are included in the membership; participating in small groups; and working one-on-one with highly-trained cutting edge trainers, who are clearly experts in their field! And, their commitment continues beyond the walls of the gym, as they practice what they preach by their ongoing involvement to the community! I feel welcomed each time I come in the door, and leave happy I attended to my health that day.

Because in the eight years I've lived here your Gym has always been a 10 everyone's always nice it's always been clean and very calming even though I only get to come 2 days a week I look forward to my two days a week.

great staff - knowledgeable, friendly, and responsible. The facility is spotless and kept that way by the attentive staff. The gym has everything you need to stay in shape.

Island Fitness is a wonderful gym with caring and friendly staff and great machines. I've been going there for years, go almost every day and attribute my good health (at 91) to these workouts.

All around just a great gym. The staff is exceptional.

I always find nice people and fun classes at the gym. It is a great place to be a part of.

Update 2018

Island Fitness is a great place to work out. Although I love to complain that my trainer, Loretta, is torturing me, she is, in fact, working to keep me strong. Having a personal trainer is very important so that I exercise correctly without causing myself any injury. I always look forward to my massage therapy with Carol to finish off the week.

Island Fitness is a perfect place to work out, have a steam or massage or just visit with old friends before one of the many free classes. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the trainers are top notch. They are able to work with newbies and serious bodybuilders. I have no reservations recommending Island Fitness.

Update 2017
My wife, Leona, and I were at Island Fitness on January 2nd, when she had a cerebellar stroke. Because of the quick response by trainer and massage therapist, Carol O Neill, in calling 911, a potentially life-threatening situation was avoided. I am forever grateful for the concern shown by owners, Alexa and Michael Rosenthal, for Leona s welfare, and for our personal trainer, Loretta Stanton s continuing efforts to help restore Leona s balance and confidence. Looking at her today, you d never know she had a stroke just weeks ago. The care and professionalism of the owners and personnel of Island Fitness team to their members is immeasurable.

Island fitness is the best gym, as a former athlete I can say with confidence they have all the equipment you need and then some! saunas in the locker rooms,very spacious and everyone is friendly and informational. they're are so many perks to this gym I highly recommend it you will not be disappointed

Thank you Michael and Alexa for your caring and kindness through out the years!
I cannot thank you enough for your unconditional love & support for my daughter Natalie Ivancich who has been dealing with MS for the last 16 years.

We joined a little over a month ago and we couldn't be happier!
They have everything we need and an incredibly helpful, friendly staff. They gave us a local business owner discount and even extended a promotion to save us money on our joining fees! We would highly recommend this gym to anyone!

Friendly staff, convenient location, and great services / equipment

Best Fitness Center on BI. I just love the classes at Island Fitness. Bodypump is the best. I Love all the instructors!

Wide selection of equipment, classes and personal trainers

I'm a pretty new member (3 months) and it's been too long since I've had a workout routine. The staff at Island Fitness is extremely welcoming, knowledgeable and supportive. I've always been greeted with a smile and kind words from the staff. Great equipment and facility, not overly crowded and convenient location. Personal trainer Jordan has helped me get back into a routine that works with my busy schedule. Other trainers have also stopped to encourage me and help with technique of they saw something.

Variety of equipment
Easy access

Friendly staff, good class selection--even for M-F commuters. Plenty of equipment that is well maintained. Something for everyone! Locker rooms are spacious and clean and equipped with a nice hot steam room.

Island Fitness has a great staff, clean facilities, and fun classes! I have been taking Pilates with trainer Jordan Wagner and found my running became faster and my core stronger! Highly recommend his classes!

It s been over 15 years continuous membership and use for me. And it s been worth it!

Super friendly staff, generous amounts of equipment, can get busy but not overcrowded. Highly reccomend!

I love this gym. They work to meet everyone's needs and challenges.

Sherry 's yoga classes are always varied, geared to individual needs, include full body exercise and stretching; and are fun!

Good sized gym. Daily rate a bit expensive. Good choices of equipment, multiple areas.

There's a reason Island Fitness keeps getting voted best of Bainbridge!! The staff is so caring, communicative, always goes above and beyond. The equipment is well maintained, there are TONS of amazing classes to choose from, and the instructors and trainers are all incredibly talented and know just how to put you at ease and help you feel your best.

Jordan is a great patient and inspirational trainer

Love the staff. They really understand the unique needs, abilities and fitness goals of their clients. A welcoming atmosphere for all ages and athletic abilities.

I joined Island Fitness 6 years ago when I moved to Bainbridge Island. I was looking for something close to where I now live, and offered a reasonable schedule and variety of group classes to choose from. I have to confess that I don t have a strong interest in body building or athletic endeavors, so I was mostly looking for a way to keep healthy. The classes that best fit what I was doing before turned out to be a weight lifting program set to music, call Group Power . I had never seriously lifted weights before, and I never would have considered it without this program I find weight lifting and working out on machines by myself very boring! I ve kept the routine since then, and I m now in the best condition I have ever been. Being retired helps me schedule my life around the classes, but I think it s worth it!

I didn t join Island Fitness with the expectation of wanting or needing services from their trainers, but I was very wrong. The owners have made a considerable investment in Ortho Kinetics which is essentially a program which analyzes your body motions and compensating tendencies. With this information you can work with a trainer to design a program to help correct these tendencies. It s the next best thing you can do for your body short of seeing a physical therapist! It turns out that I had been using shoulder muscles and leg muscles incorrectly, and by paying attention to what I should be using for certain motions, I was able to eliminate shoulder strains and a sciatic leg pain. I can recommend Jillian Batemen and Ann New if you can fit into their schedules.

The gym isn t very large compared to say a Gold s Gym but I haven t experienced a lot of overcrowding. The owners maintain the facility extremely well, and have regularly upgraded the equipment and facilities since I ve been a member. The only complaint I have is that six months ago they switched their Group Power program to Body Pump , a similar weight lifting program but the music isn t as good, the programs don t fit it as well, and the exercises are not as creative. I understand they did this because many more gyms use Body Pump and it s easier to find instructors.

There are many ways, both more expensive and less, that you could exercise and maintain a healthy level of activity. All I can say is that Island Fitness programs work for me, and I find it well worth the money!

I love Island Fitness! The staff is friendly and helpful. The classes are fun and the trainers make sure the routines work for you.

I just love this gym. It is filled with good people who love their community and like a great workout to boot. You'll find a family here. Check out Jackie's spin class if you like upbeat music and a good sweat.

I have been an employee at island fitness since April 2016. I can honestly say this has been one of my favorite places to work. The rest of the staff really make you feel like your part of a family. They really care about your overall health and well being.

Island Fitness is fantastic. The gym is spacious and has all the equipment everyone needs - from high school and college athletes to yoga. There are multiple class rooms, private trainers, and massage therapists. They even open up for people to use showers when the power goes out! An unbelievable gem and community staple of Bainbridge Island. I love seeing and knowing everyone and making it a 3 time a week habit is easy!

Best Pilates instruction by master Jordan W. I have Ever experienced! This guy knows what he is teaching. I liked that I had the best workout of my life and I did really fun moves. I was inspired by his knowledge of cutting edge fitness information. I came away feeling fit and ready to begin this new fitness adventure. Thank you Jordan. Your video is right on too! I recommend Pilates at Island Fitness if you want to feel really good in your body

Michael and Alexa have always been ahead of the curve keeping our gym leaders in every way.......equipment, trainers, classes, support staff. And now......the pandemic, they have stepped up to improve every possible protection for all of us. And the Zoom classes have kept many of us healthy and happy during this last year. They deserve highest marks possible. And love for all they give us. Thank you!

I am motivated to exercise at Island-Fitness. The friendly camaraderie in the classes is uplifting, the instructors are personally attentive, the staff is extra helpful, and gym temperatures are refreshing!