Elite Fitness Training

Look no further if you want results!. If you are anything like me, you are searching on Citysearch for health clubs/gyms/trainers because you are looking for results and you want the money you spend to get you those results. Well... I promise you- you just found it. I cannot imagine better trainers or getting better results- I really can't.

I signed up with Elite Fitness 6 months ago because I wanted something more than I knew I could do myself. 6 months ago, I was in a rut. I was overweight, exhausted all the time, out of shape and unhappy with how weak I felt. I was overwhelmed with the complications of extensive work travel, stress and raising 2 children as a single parent. There were more than enough excuses for why I didn't have the time for a place like Elite, why I didn't have the money, why I didn't have the energy... but the truth is that we only have one body and one life and it's really about figuring out how to prioritize what is important. Living a life sluggishly, feeling tired, depressed and weak is not a life. There can be no greater priority than your health- and feeling strong, sexy, athletic and powerful... there is nothing better that you can do for your life- for your family, your spouse, your job- than to prioritize your health. And at Elite Fitness, my priorities have been their priorities from Day 1... and all those things- feeling strong, sexy, athletic and powerful have come to me with Elite's help.



Elite Fitness is a personal training facility with only about 3-4 people working out at the same time. They have around 9 trainers- 2 of them being the owners. When I first started, I thought I would prefer certain trainers over others- but oddly, that has never been the case. You rotate through different trainers and rarely have the same one twice in a row. I love this- because I never get bored and I can honestly say that there isn't a SINGLE trainer at Elite that I don't love being trained by. The workouts are all tracked so all the trainers are aware of your progress, injuries, challenges, etc. The circuit training combinations keep my heart rate up, my interest level high and I get an incredible cardio and weight workout EVERY single time I go.



We all know those gyms that have standard personal trainers, carrying a clip board, looking uninterested and simply counting down reps as they move someone from machine to machine. I was not going to spend the money for that- for someone to babysit me as I barely broke a sweat. I wanted to get results, to be challenged, to learn new things and to have fun while doing it. The ironic part is that those standard, typical trainers' hourly rates are THE SAME as Elite Fitness... but there's a magnitude of difference in the results you will get with Elite.

And speaking of results- in 6 months, I have lost about 50-55 pounds of fat (25% of my original body weight!), gained 5-10 pounds of muscle and have lost quite a few inches and percentages of body fat all over- along with better cardio, a stronger core than I've ever had in my life, all over better muscle strength- and I no longer require coffee 2-3 times per day just to stay awake. I am a former college athlete so I already knew how to lift weights, how to eat well, how to work out to get results- but for me- there was a big difference between knowing what to do and doing it- and in actuality, I do things at Elite that I never tried before... never would have done without them. There are members old and young, top level athletes to those who have never worked out in their lives... whatever your situation- I am positive that if you are committed and you start with Elite, you will get the results that you want. Signing up with Elite is one of the best decisions I have made. There's a reason that Elite has won award after award for best trainers, best gym, best personal training, etc. so make the first move- you will never regret it.…

Elite Fitness Bellevue. Elite Fitness is awesome! I have to admit I was apprehensive about signing up. However, I had a good friend who was seeing them, and he couldn't say enough about Elite and the level of fitness he was achieving. I made the call, and have never looked back. Dave and the entire group of trainers are the best you'll find anywhere. They are now like family to me, and I truly look forward to every visit. There is genuine and personal involvement at all levels. If you are seeking the best fitness training possible...this is the place!…

Hard work, but what a payoff!. Started training at Elite Fitness just over one year ago. I hadn’t done much of anything in the way of exercise for about ten years; and a crucial ten years at that – the ones between 40 and 50. Finally, I guess I just got tired of being tired and overweight, and making excuses for it. So I asked my son for a gym recommendation and he suggested Elite.

After the initial consultation with Dave Johnson to discuss my goals, any injuries and health concerns, I committed to training 3x each week. Without reservation, I can say this is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself.

The results speak for themselves. At the end of one year, decreased body fat by 6%, gained lean muscle mass and strength and dropped 3 sizes in clothing, as well as gaining cardiovascular endurance. I came to them a year ago with bad knees and persistent lower back pain; knees are still bad, but all the muscles supporting them are stronger, so they don’t hurt as much. The lower back pain is gone, due to all the core strengthening work we’ve done.

The Elite program provides the most efficient physical training I’ve ever had. Each one-hour session is a streamlined, jam-packed whole body workout that incorporates various forms of cardio and resistance work, but never in the same way twice. The trainers make notes on the sessions, so they are always tracking progress and staying vigilant about injuries and the individual needs of each client.

All the trainers at Elite have the knowledge and expertise I was looking for. They are extremely well versed in the physiology of exercise, pay very close attention to correct form for all the weight training work and are knowledgeable in the nutrition component of a fitness program.

I’ve learned a lot about how to exercise hard without getting injured. And I’m even learning boxing techniques and we’re incorporating that training into my workouts. It’s never boring and always challenging. And to my surprise, it's been really fun; I look forward to every workout. I would never go back to the standard gym routine that one finds everywhere.

At Elite, the philosophy is to constantly push each client physically, but it’s a real art tailoring those workouts to find the balance between challenging and too hard. Elite has definitely mastered this art.

It’s just an awesome facility.…

The athlete in me; It's the trainers stupid!!. Now into my fourth month of training at EF, I am very pleased with their program. As a busy plastic surgeon in the Seattle area it was well past time to work on my strength and endurance. I had been a good athlete and considered myself pretty athletic but ignored being active recently because "I didn't have the time". It's obvious how much I was fooling myself, indeed cheating myself. Since starting training there, I have lost 18 pounds, three inches off of my waist and about 8% of my body fat. So much more important is that I feel sooo much better. I don't tire easily even after a long day and am much more agile and stronger. I am considering getting back to some active sports that I used to do. My joints ache less and I have that spring back in my step. I am suprised by how much more confident and relaxed I feel.

I am impressed by the level of professionalism and personalization of my workouts. The sessions are intense but safe. My conditioning and strength is better than it has been in years.. The smaller more intimate space and limited number of clients allows for more individual attention in a comfortable, friendly setting. I am grateful to the dedication of the trainers; I would not be at the level I am so quickly without their help. It's such a great feeling to reach that new level I didn't think I could reach without their guidance and encouragement. .The sessions continue to challenge me without being boring and I love the way I feel the rest of the day, even with the soreness.

Many of you may balk at the cost of having a personal trainer for each of your sessions but it is money well spent, There is no cheating but the trainers work with you at your speed. Truly, what you put into it is what you will get out of it. Don't worry if you are not too fit going into this. The hardest part is getting started and the people there offer gentle encouragement. The improvement is significant and impressive. I hope to continue training and look at some new possibilities for other types of physical outlet that I would not have considered in the future…