Olympic Athletic Club

08/25/09

amazing use of space

by jsmith0808 at Citysearch

so we have all been there....

i got to the gym, got dressed put on my tennis shoes on and then.... my ipod was dead! phew, good thing there was an ipod charger on the elliptical, made my day. i cant get into my groove without some tunes. this wasn't the only time i have realized how great my gym is.... just that extra little thing that pushed it over the top for me when i was already having a bad day. my favorite thing of all is sitting in the steam room after a long day at work and some cardio.

there are so many cardio machines to choose from, you can pretty much find a piece of equipment in every corner of the building. there is an old charm to the building and not to mention free towels to use. the prices are great and everyone that works there is very friendly. i suppose i have had A problem with the gym.... my protein bar got stuck in the machine :( but that doesnt really count because it could happen anywhere! i'm certain i will stay with this gym for many years, it's helping me live a less stressful life.

• Pros: personal tvs, ipod plug ins, free towel service, steam room
• Cons: my protein bar got stuck in the vending machine :(

08/11/09

Love the changes! Thanks, OAC!

by ballardbiker at Citysearch

I've been a member at OAC for years, and have seen a lot of change for the better in the last year. Their rates are much more affordable, they have completely renovated their pool area, they have expanded their women's only workout room, and they have a huge variety of cardio, with and without viewing screens.

They seem to offer a vast array of amenities for the smaller and older building they have. Not to mention; for being open 24 hours a day, they keep the place really clean! They do get busy around the "after work" hours, but what gym doesn't? They offer more classes than I have seen at any other club, and their sequestered workout areas are great for those of us who don't want to "be on stage" while working out.

The Front Desk is always friendly, and they even get to know members' names, about their kids, etc. The management is great also, my comment cards are always followed up with a phone call; which is more than i can say for any other place I've left comments for. And the best part: they are kid friendly, and affordable for families even now! I'll admit that I've shopped other clubs recently looking for a better deal or to see the competativeness in the neighborhood, but I'll stick with OAC. They have the best amenities at the best price. They also are part of other club "networks" so when I travel for business, I can get a pass to other clubs (even internationally!) and most places I can use for free. Overall, a great experience with them!

• Pros: 24 Hours,club network, pool (salt water!), kid friendl
• Cons: there is only one of them!

08/03/09

Seattle's best gym!

by cfswimfan at Citysearch

Olympic Athletic Club is by the far the best gym I’ve ever been a member of. Although I can imagine the building is very old, it is modern and very well maintained on the inside. The equipment is all fairly new and fully functioning, many of the cardio machines even have personal t.v.s. The locker rooms are spotless and the pool and hot tubs are kept clean and fresh. The staff is also fantastic. They are all extremely friendly and all about customer service. If ever a problem arises, which is rare, they fix it in a timely and pleasant manner. Not to mention they have numerous parking lots and it’s free. I have never had a problem finding a place to park. All in all it is a wonderful family friendly gym with all the amenities you need: tons of cardio machines, weights, fitness classes, sport courts, a pool, and even daycare. Olympic Athletic Club has also lowered their membership rates so you’re really getting much more than you’re paying for!

• Pros: equipment, pool, parking, price
• Cons: none

07/10/08

A very good gym

by seatlegirl at Citysearch

I've been a member for several years now and recommend Olympic to most anyone. It's not perfect, few places are, but it's pretty good.

They have a wide variety of machines and equipment. Since the building is an old hotel, you do a lot of walking and take a lot of stairs to get from place to place. But who cares -- last time I checked, both counted as exercise.

The con that kept me from giving a 5 star review is that much of their non-mechanical equipment seems to be reserved for sessions with trainers or in a class, like medicine bals (ha ha, this site won't let me add the extra "l"), which are only downstairs in the crowded free weight room, resistance bands, punching bags, etc. I'd love if they (gasp!) got rid of some of the older cardio equipment and made a space for working with items like this.

Childcare is relatively easy to obtain and kids love it. In over 3 years of going 3-4 times a week, I've NEVER seen a child who looked under age 13 on the equipment or even upstairs unless they were taking a class, so I don't know what that one reviewer is talking about.

I like it there. Given it's popularity, so do most people.

• Pros: Lots of equipment, nice environment, convenient location, straightforward dues and membership
• Cons: Parking situation is bad, would like more non-mechanical cardio equipment

02/20/08

Best childcare, Best customer service, new equipments, clean facility

by Bridgett80 at Citysearch

I have belonged to multiple health clubs and Olympic is by far the best gym I have ever joined! Currently, the biggest perk for me is the childcare. I have two kids, a three year old and a six year old, and they both love going to the Kids Corner when I work out. The manager, a former school teacher, does a great job of training the staff and making sure there are plenty of things for the kids to do. There are always lots of activies provided, and they usually bring home an art project. The area is also very clean and organized. I feel better about spending time away from them since the area is so safe and secure. I also have both children in swim lessons, and the older child has just started racquetball lessons.

I love the locker room. It's very clean and relaxing, and the steam room is great. I also appreciate that everything I need is provided (shampoo, body wash, hairdryers, ect.). The front desk is friendly and helpful.

Since joining, many things have been added such as cycling and new strength equipment. They recently purchased new treadmills and elipticals, my favorite stuff.

I would highly recommend this club.