A wonderful, local, small business. The vibe is very friendly, all of the staff is welcoming and the gym has everything I need! Love the low cost and the free 45 min sessions with a trainer every month and a half. Also I am so grateful for the way they are have handled COVID. I have always felt safe!

A perfect gym. Great space, great diversity of equipment, friendly staff

This is the non-intimidating, friendly, clean, neighborhood gym youve been looking for. Ive been a member for 5 or 6 years and it definitely feels like home. Here are few highlights:Welcoming atmosphere: As a woman, who likes to lift heavy I have never ever ever felt uncomfortable to be in the free weights section or squat rack, doing my thing.Awesome trainers: They are ALL accessible and super knowledgeable. I do small group training 2-4 times a week and each trainer brings their own expertise and makes the workout so fun. I always learn something new.Perks: The membership price is ridiculously low. You get a free training session once a month as a member. They offer a TON of classes for streaming and in the gym. They are small enough that they LISTEN TO THEIR MEMBERS. Recommendations and suggestions are taken seriously and Ive watched the club transform over the years based on the needs of their members.Re COVID: They have done a phenomenal job in order to protect their staff and us (the members). Masks worn at all times, trainers clean all equipment, 5 people max allowed in the space, temperatures taken. Now, more than ever, I feel so safe working out at BHC.

The best classes, teachers and community. Ill work out here for the duration.

This is a perfect Ballard gym. Lots of machines that are almost always free. Good set of free weights. Lots of classes.They could definitely improve things by replacing a few unused pieces of equipment. But I havent had a hard time getting access to the equipment I need.

There are good gyms that will have the right equipment for a quality workout but then great gyms take it a step further with amazing employees and services. This is a great gym. I visited from out of town and already felt like family my first visit there. They know when to let you get your space to lock in and work-out but also know how to take care of you in ways that are unseen. As people started walking the gym I noticed the front desk employees say hello or call them out by name to greet them. It is the little things that count. The equipment is well clean and provides a space for all types of workouts. HIIT training, Power-lifting, people who prefer classes, somebody who just wants to go and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and all the above. Highly recommend. Joining is quick and easy, and parking options are available as well.

I love BHC. The cost vs the equipment provided is great, and even during peak hours its not very packed, and the wait times for equipment is minimal. Staff is great. They dont treat you like fresh meat to sell training sessions to like other gyms (24).The 24hr access is great.It would be nice if they threw in a couple of bench press stations though. The bench + power rack combo works just fine, but Id rather not take up a power rack to do bench presses.

Just old. Apparently they don’t allow deadlifting here either.

Everything you need in a convenient location. Great group fitness classes as well.

I love my gym. Everyone is happy and welcoming. Lots of classes and gym equipment to utilize and very central and easy to access. Very happy I joined here

I am giving Ballard Health Club all five stars. It is by no means the most fancy, brand new establishment in the land. But it is in a great location, the people who work there are helpful and encouraging, I never have to wait for a machine, the bathrooms are bright and clean, there is a sauna, you get a cool parking sticker and there are studio rooms. It is a great gym and the price is pretty good.

Ive never been a member of a health club longer than this one, almost six years now. It fits my workout style to a T - functional fitness. Boxes, pull up bars, weight racks, kettle bells. The crowd is quiet, friendly and regular, and the staff is fantastic. They greet you by name and are always available to check form and give tips. Love it.

I love this club! Real people work out here. I make use of both a personal trainer (a perk that comes with every membership), who creates a workout routine specific to my needs and goals, and group classes (the list is long). It is the best investment I have made in my health!

I love the atmosphere here. Just a place to workout. Nothing too fancy, just down to business and working out. Would be 5 stars but I do think the weight and machine selection is limited. There are plenty of squat racks which is great, but not leg press, no hack squat, not much for back exercises, and can be a bit small on the dumb bells when busy. Treadmills are great and the prices are second to none.

Ballard Health Club is the best gym I have ever been a member at. The staff and members are so motivating, nice, and friendly. I joined knowing no one and quickly became friends with many of the members. There are so many class options to choose from and they are all great. Membership options are very reasonable and class times are great.I couldnt say enough positive things about this gym!

Been a member here for almost 2 years. Its a small gym, and sometimes during the rush hours its crowded enough where not all of the equipment is available. However, they are currently 24hrs (which is awesome for me) and going during non-peak hours is a great experience. Love the month-to-month pricing, overall a great experience.Updated review 10/10/19: Have been here 3.5 years and have enjoyed my experience. I wanted to highlight a really positive aspect of this gym: when I went to cancel (only because I moved to another part of Seattle), the front desk agent did it immediately. No questions, no hoops, just immediate and easy cancellation. Ive had to fight with other gyms to cancel before and have to say that I really appreciate the customer service of Ballard Health Club.

Best club we’ve belonged to. There’s a good ratio of machines to people and have never had a problem getting one of the type I use. Also nice having a few different tv’s to choose from. We belonged to another Ballard club, and while we liked the club, we didn’t feel like we were getting the value out of what we were paying. At BHC, I’m very happy with the value of what we pay and what’s available. I’m always excited to refer people here.

Relaxed gym with a lot of amenities, good classes and very reasonable rates.No muscle head vibe here. Crowd represents Ballard well. Older folks and service industry workers during day, diverse (as Ballard gets) in the eve.They make everything very accessible to all.You can drop in for $10 or $12 for a class.Members can get a fob for 24 hour access.

This is the best gym Ive ever belonged to. Wonderful staff, great classes, and terrific atmosphere.

Small and occasionally a bit crowded, but it gets 5 stars for amazing value. ~$50 per month gets you full access to the gym and all classes—of which there is a substantial number—as well as a once-every-30-days hour-long session with a trainer to help build your workout. Im very happy this is my gym.

Very relaxed atmosphere. It’s not a place to come impress people or act like a jerk. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The only problems I’ve ever had are with patrons who think this is LA Fitness!

I love this gym. Its got old school free weights, weight and cardio machines and a huge variety of classes. My only concern is that it seems like everyone else is beginning to discover how great a gym it really is. Its busy but not intolerable after work and nice and quiet during the other times of the day.

Fantastic neighborhood gym. I went to BHC for 2 years while I lived in Ballard. The facilities are clean, the members are normal/neighborhood folks, and the staff always seems genuinely happy to be there. Monthly rate is an excellent value for what you get and theres no BS fees. Wish I lived closer to keep my membership up!

I love this gym. Great classes, fantastic instructors, really enormously friendly people and theyve got 4 squat racks. I never have to wait. Its got a really great laid back sort of feel. Its the first gym Ive been a member of that I honestly enjoy going to.

Great classes in a safe, welcoming environment. Affordable, lots of options, convenient hours, wonderful, friendly staff. Im a lifer!

So far I really like this place. Not crowded, 24-hour access, and great equipment. Lookong forward to getting into even better shape there!

Best and most peaceful atmosphere in town -- very much a come-as-you-are environment. I am not classes-oriented and I am very happy with the experience here; my class-taking friends tell me they have lots of selection and a really good experience, so I guess it has something (except swimming) for everyone!

The Ballard health club is a cozy underground gym, it has free weights, as well as nautilus equipment, there is plenty of cardio machines to choose from. This gym does not have initiation fees its simple membership you can pay for just the day or you can get a full membership just by signing up for monthly auto pay. They have special access for full members that allows you to access the gym 24 hours a day but youll be issued a back entrance key for access after regular business hours.

Amazing value and AWESOME classes. Love the free parking and lovely front desk staff. I almost didnt do this review because I want to keep it a secret.

Love this gym. Reasonable price, clean facilities, great range of equipment, very nice staff.

People are nice, place is clean. They could use more fans, but no real complaints.

The best gym in Ballard! Lots of great classes are available here as well. They are expected to be expanding soon too. (10/28)

Bait and switch.I specifically purchased a week pass form this gym because it was the only local gym open 24 hours a day. Turns out this is not the case for non renewing members which is not stated in any of the information found online. I didnt have an issue staying after the front desk closed until today when Cassy, who reports to Pat, threw me out in the middle of my work out. At $25 dollars a week (over 50% of the monthly rate) I would seriously consider finding a different gym.This is either complete incompetence or a calculated attempt to lure people to the gym. Either update your website to provide an accurate description of your policies or honor what you advertise.

Been a member here for three years and have always experienced great service. The facilities are always kept clean, the variety of classes are good and fun, and membership is pretty hassle free (if you need to suspend or quit). All in all, a ballard staple!

Has everything that I’ve been looking for in a gym. All the essential free weights with machines cardio and a sauna. Doesn’t have a pool or courts. Everyone is friendly and the environment is a good one.

Best gym Ive ever been a member of hands down

Ive been a member here for several years. The club has a lot of variety in terms of classes, free weights and exercise bikes, treadmills and eliptical trainers. Free parking, reasonable rates and a nice staff is why Im still a member.

The staff, everyone of them, are really helpful and kind.People keep to themselves but are very friendly. It is the easiest place I have ever worked out. Just a great vibe.Wish they had a few more classes, but really they are number one for me.

Great gym, every staff person is a personal trainer. They just finished upgrading the locker / restrooms. Everything is clean and it is always easy to get on the machine you want.

Locally owned and operated. There are no trick contracts or outrageous fees. The staff is friendly and the gym is well equipped with both free weights and machines.

I am a travel nurse and will only be here for a short time. I love that the facility offered a flexible rate plan. This is a great gym in a terrific location.

The Ballard Health Club is a gem- a community unto itself-- it is a place that creates friendships, works with your injuries, uses creative ways to engage and provides great training which is paid for with your membership. We have been members there for over 10 years and its the highlight of my day (outside eating.. which makes me attend BHC regularly). Everyone who works there is interesting, helpful, sassy, an individual and very receptive to whatever comes their way.

I like this place because it is consistent and has the equipment I care about - old school weights. It is clean and is open all hours. There are plenty of the cardio machines, but I tend not to use them. I have never gone during prime time, but try to go off hours.

Awesome gym! Excellent and and diligent work by the night staff

NOTE: Im a gym snob. I have worked out in places all over the US and in other countries. This one does not make my list of favourites. The staff wasnt too keen on letting me look around, and the signs all over telling me to lock my stuff up made me uneasy. Its in need of an update, IMHO, and a good, thorough deep cleaning. I joined elsewhere.

Nothing fancy here, but checks all boxes of what I wanted in a gym - dedicated parking, multiple squat racks, bumper plates, all-hours access.

This place just keeps getting better and better. I appreciate the tiered rates, since I dont take classes. And one of these days Ill avail myself of the personal training!

Older equipment but super friendly staff. Been going there for 2 years now. Love it

I have been a member for two years. The atmosphere is cozy, friendly and they offer plenty of yoga classes that easily fit into my busy schedule.

Nice, clean gym with pretty much everything you could want. Good price. Four squat racks.

A great place to work out whenever Im in Seattle for a week or more.

Great little gym, a lot packed into a small space. If your workout involves anything like walking Lunges or burpees, best to not go at prime time since there isnt really any space to spare.

People here are diligently training to improve their health. I like their good example.

Very low key, clean, local, inexpensive option for working out. Wide selection of machines and weights and several classes. And parking too!

24 hour access club with great vibe. Has everything you need and more.

Looks like a great health club - 24 hour access for members and a wide selection of classes.

Great space filled with useful equipment. There are 3 half/squat racks and 1 power rack and plenty of bumper plates

Good amount of classes, 24 hour access, nice gym equipment. Plus, always clean towels, showers and a Sauna.

Cannot say enough good about this gym. Recently moved from Connecticut and I never thought I could find a gym that compares to my go to back east. BHC is as good as it will get for the money! Not a ton of space but they make it all work. Only equipment they are missing from my old gym is a sled and turf. Plenty of classes (bootcamp, yoga, etc). Staff is very friendly as well as are the gym members. No meatheads to intimidate anyone.Go in and give it a try! You wont regret it!

My first and only gym! Very inclusive feel. You dont need to wear Lululemon or look like you dont really need to work out.Very informative and friendly staff/trainers. Love that your membership fee includes everything; none of the usual add-ons for everything but the basic services. Parking too!Recommend to anyone. Id never been in a gym/health club before and Im addicted to BHC!

Best gym ever. Kettlebells available without any Crossfit BS.

Great trainers, great culture, great people all around. Well done, Ballard Health Club team!

A little cramped, but utilitarian. Good price, all things considered.

Older gym, pretty old cardio machines and equipment in small space. But you get what you pay for and the recurring membership dues are pretty cheap.

The best gym I have ever belonged to

Locally owned, high tech, affordable, great equipment, full class schedule. Used to go to LA Fitness and Im glad I switched.

Relatively cheap, but not a lot of free weights portions. Dont tried the class, so cant opine on them.

Its a bit pricey, and it is definitely on the smaller side when it comes to gyms. However, the gym has everything you could ever need to work out and the staff keeps the place cleaner than any other gym Ive used.

Was told my deadlifting was too loud and was asked to set my weights down gently. Not a gym for weightlifters.

Convenient, open 24 hours nice staff

Best deal on a gym in Ballard by far!!

Friendly staffs and welcoming instructors!!!

Positive environment, good classes

Great .....love it

Good value

Friendly, lots of variety in classes!

Best. Gym. Ever.

Horrible parking