IanFitness

IanFitness jump started my life. I have never had success with being healthy, as I always just associated weight with health. I have never worked out and enjoyed it, I have never eaten healthy and enjoyed it … that is until IanFitness’ Little Black Dress Bootcamp. I learned how fun circuit training can be, felt support from the staff and the bootcamp members and finally learned exactly what it meant to eat healthy. The self-​reflection helped me to understand what excuses I was telling myself and gave me a new positive message to focus on. Ian and the staff at IanFitness sent daily motivation and helped me NEVER GIVE UP. This is just the beginning — I cannot wait to continue this life style — I am FINALLY a healthy person and I am taking pride in that! I recommend a boot camp — they are 6-​week programs that offer a good plan and unlimited circuit classes

I’m a business owner and with very little extra time on my hands, it takes a pretty incredible experience for me to find the time to write a review. It was easy to find the time to write a review for my trainer, Kevin Russell. Kevin gets results, I’m proof of that, having lost 25 pounds and counting, over the past 3 months. Never have I had the results I have experienced with Kevin. He’s the fat whisperer.
In all seriousness, I believe one of the reasons why Kevin has been so successful at helping me to lose weight is because of the science of it all that he brings to the table. The first several weeks I worked out with Kevin I seemingly made no progress, meaning no weight loss. I had insisted all along that I did not want to do much weights related training because I did not want to «bulk up». Kevin told me one day, in a nice professional way, that he didn’t care what I thought about weights and that I was going to start doing them. Kevin also spent time developing a calorie and activity plan, specifically designed to meet my weight loss goals and deadlines I had established. He also helped by providing detailed lists of what I should and shouldn’t eat and how much I could eat.
Kevin has also closely monitored my diet, activities and weight loss, often tweaking things in each of these areas to help ensure that I am maintaining consistent and continue weight loss. I don’t want to settle for anything less than the goals I have established for myself and I appreciate that Kevin feels the same way and pushes me towards those goals at all times.
Needless to say, I have experienced steady and significant weight loss over the past few months, because of Kevin. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for guidance and support in maintaining a healthy life style and also for anyone who wants to get back in shape, like I did. I started out my training sessions a bit nervous having only been running for exercise. Kevin started out with some lower intensity workouts and before I even realized it, he had turned the workouts into high intensity sessions — in other words, Kevin has a talent for making workouts bearable, challenging and sometimes even fun.

This was exactly what I needed. A fun workout class to motivate me into finally getting into the shape I want. I’ve even gotten in the habit of going to the 615am class and I’m the least thing from a morning person!
The workouts are about perfect. It’s high intensity interval training, so just when you think you can’t take any more you move onto the next exercise. Typically 30secs per station, 6 stations, 3 rounds, 45 min.
I just wish it wasn’t so pricey. I got a 28 day groupon, but at a normal price it’s 3 – 4 times what I want to pay for a gym.

Two things I hate more than anything: waking up early and working out. Yet I still signed up for 6:15am boot camp classes at the Queen Anne location. And my world didn’t end!
I’ve tried all types of exercise (pilates, barre, yoga, traditional gym workouts on a treadmill) and the boot camp classes are by far the most enjoyable/​tolerable. Time goes by fast, too. I’m skinny, but not in shape, and the boot camp classes were totally doable for me. I was dead by the end, but I was always able to finish. There were many people in camp who clearly worked out, had tons of muscles and were in great physical shape. The boot camp classes were great for their skill set too, because they can just grab higher weights, or do more reps, or whatever those fit people do. Nobody was judging or comparing. Everyone there was just focused on themselves and doing their best at whatever level they were at.
When I signed up, I did so only for a month because I knew my upcoming work schedule was going to be crazy after that. After my month was up, I noticed 2 additional months of charges on my credit card. I emailed the gym, Ian called me back right away, apologized, and reversed the charges. It was that easy. I was prepping for some huge hassle, like you’d get at LA Fitness if you ever dared cancelling or they overcharged. I expected the traditional runaround «well I don’t see any signed paperwork saying you wanted to cancel…» I had verbally said when I was signing up I only wanted a month, but then started panicking if I remembered to sign something or if I had some kind of documented proof. No need for all that worry. They just paid me back.
LA Fitness likes to do this thing where they make you write a letter to California to cancel your membership (you can’t just go in and talk to a human being working there). So I followed all the procedures and wrote my letter and guess what? I got billed another month anyway, as they claimed they «never received it.» Turns out, LA Fitness does this to almost everyone. That’s right, I googled it. Unless you send it certified mail and can prove you sent it, they will deny receiving it and make you send it in again (this time certified of course, to «prove» it). This is how they can charge everyone who wants to cancel an additional month. That’s probably millions of extra dollars. If this hasn’t been a class action lawsuit already, I’m shocked. It should be. This was also a few years back so maybe they aren’t are morally corrupt as they once were? But I doubt that.
This gym is awesome. Everyone is nice. They have great customer service. The boot camps are really effective. It’s absolutely worth paying a little extra and going to a GOOD gym. Your workouts are better, the staff is better, they are friendly and helpful if something goes awry, and you’re supporting a small local business. They say when you support small businesses, you are helping people put food on their table and send their kids to college. When you go to those big chains, you are helping the CEO buy another yacht.
I’ll be back! Thank you!

I just took my first class here tonight and this place is awesome! You get a great workout in under an hour and everyone is SO nice. Going back tomorrow (and probably the next day!).

I purchased the 28 day fitness jumpstart program groupon for $ 45 since this place was very close to my apartment. The groupon included $ 75 off a second month so I stayed for a second month as well. However, I could not justify paying full price for a third month. It was just too pricey for what I was getting.
Pros:
–Great instructors, I loved that John made the effort to learn everyone’s name.
–good music
–workout was relatively fun
Cons:
–Some days the circuit would be set up so that you would be working two muscle groups consecutively
–Extremely inconvenient hours. No class Friday evenings. Only morning class on Sat. And no class at all on Sundays.
–The place is pretty small and can get really crowded certain days
–Expensive membership after groupon expires

I have injuries and some chronic issues that have gotten in the way of my fitness goals. Decided to try a personal trainer. Due to the great reviews I called Ian. I went over my issues and asked him if I was someone he thought he could work with. He said yes. We discussed times for me to come in and he said he needed to look over his schedule and call me back. I told him that was great and I looked forward to getting started. I never heard back. My sense is he didn’t want to deal with someone who might be more of a challenge. He didn’t seem very enthusiastic on the phone. I found an amazing trainer that I started with last week who does full hour sessions so I’m glad that Ian bailed. It ended up benefitting me.

I have been going to the morning bootcamp classes at Ian fitness, and I absolutely love it! Seriously though, as worlds worst morning person, a workout at 6:15 am is the last thing that sounds good to me– but the bootcamp class with Chris is an intense workout, and is now my favorite way to start the day! The workouts are set up as stations, and I love switching up the movements– makes for a really solid all over body workout!

I bought a Groupon for the 28 day work out for Ian Fitness. I was actually impressed with the gym classes offered here. The fitness instructors, Chris and John were really nice and enthusiastic to help us lose weight and get fit. They asked us what our fitness goals were and we shared what we hoped to gain from the classes. In the 28 days, I went about 60% of the time. I wish they had a gym in North Seattle because the Queen Anne location is a bit of a drive for me, especially during high traffic time (6:15 p.m. class). There is plenty of parking at this facility.
I really enjoyed the week day classes inside the gym. It doesn’t get so crowded that you stand around. Both John and Chris were really great in helping us have the right posture while doing each work out routine so that we wouldn’t insure ourselves. You end up doing a lot of squats and stomach exercises. During the first few classes, I was sore beyond belief. It really helped strengthen my muscles. On the weekends, you meet at a park in Queen Anne. While we worked out, we also played games. This was both entertaining and a great opportunity to become more in shape.
The only minor critique I have is that their pricing structure is a bit steep. For those who don’t have a great amount of disposable income, $ 100+ per month (can’t remember the exact amount) is really expensive. I understand that gym memberships are expensive but this is on the pricier side. If you do the math, it is more than $ 1,000 a year for exercise classes. There is class pass offered in the Seattle area for $ 79, which gives you access to many different gyms around the city. I am aware that they have promotions but it only lasts for a limited amount of time. Aside from their pricing, I’d say that their instructors and facilities are top notch. I thoroughly enjoyed taking work out classes here.
Oh yah, I forgot to mention that the recipes that the gym sends out are great. They email healthy recipes to those on their email chain. My friend who attends Ian, tried out a couple of dishes and really liked it.

I found out about Ianfitness through Facebook and thought I might as well give it a shot since I was having trouble reaching my fitness goals on my own. What I have to say is, I love this place! Not only are the trainers awesome and motivating, but the clients are great too! This is a great community to be apart of! I have referred 2 people already. They gave it a shot and are now hooked. I started doing Bootcamp 3x a week and now I’m going about 5x a week. It includes cardio and strength training! For me, this environment is exactly what I need. I used to go to the gym and wouldn’t know what to do! I would end up running on the treadmill because I didn’t know what kind of routine I should be doing, how long my work outs should be, I wasn’t as aware of nutrition as I should have been. Ianfitness changed all of that for me. I can go to any location, the workouts change daily, they will give you good advise about nutrition, and most importantly, they WANT to know what your goals are so they can help you achieve them. I could go on and on about how cool this place is but I challenge YOU to try it out and see what you think! I guarantee you’ll be hooked like me!

Absolutely love this bootcamp — great workouts that change each time to keep you on your toes. Classes are never too packed so you can still get individual attention. And the format makes it feel like one of the quickest (yet effective) workouts ever! Highly recommended!

I realized I was in the best shape when I went to Ian’s bootcamps. After trying a few other bootcamps and other classes elsewhere, they did not compare to IanFitness. The classes go by really quick which I love since working out is normally not my cup of tea.

Great bootcamps, but horrendous billing practices. Watch your credit card carefully.
I cancelled several months ago, and was erroneously billed for an extra month. They apologized, but said that they needed three days notice to cancel the membership. When I pointed out that I did give three days, it turned into a convoluted argument about timing, emails, and their policies. They offered a free first month if I chose to come back, which didn’t suffice, so I disputed the charge on my credit card.
Fast forward three months, and the billing has mysteriously started again. Luckily the credit card company takes care of it, but this company seems to be a giant hassle.
Too bad, as their boot camps really are great.

I’ve been going to 6:30 am bootcamp since May and it has turned me into a more fit, more positive person. Can’t thank them enough! Chris is a great morning trainer to push you to your next level.
Can’t thank them enough!

I love IanFitness! I do bootcamp classes along with personal Training and I’ve never felt better! Micah is the trainer I see most often. He’s super motivating and engaged in the classes. The workouts are intense and different everyday. It’s the best 45 minutes of my day!

I was a competitive athlete for 15 years but fell out of a consistent workout routine after college. I was introduced to Ian’s 45-​minute bootcamp classes and was instantly hooked. Bootcamp is exactly the type of workout I need and enjoy. They are high intensity, focused, and interesting. But you don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy and benefit from the classes. You just need to be willing to work!
I’ve had the opportunity to work with many of the Ian Fitness trainers and find them all to be professional and dedicated to their clients. I began working most often with Chris in Queen Anne. He knows how to push his clients and provides positive motivation day in and day out. I have recently moved primarily to the Magnolia gym. Morgan and Micah successfully manage the gym and keep the classes fresh (classes are consistently full of the same people coming back for more!) They are knowledgeable, fun, and all-​around wonderful people.
If you’re looking for a positive group setting that allows you to excel at your own level, Ian Fitness would be a great fit. 2 ½ years later, I’m still a regular client.

I have now been training with Micah from IanFitness for a few months now and let me tell you, it doesn’t ever get easier (which I love!!). My body is changing in ways I didn’t think were possible. Every single session is killer. I never walk away feeling like I didn’t get a good work out. He is worth every penny! Oh, definitely check out Micah’s bootcamp as well! Super fun way for me to start my Saturday with lots of positive energy!
Committing to training is hands down the best decision I’ve made in a long time!

Let me start by saying that Chris is pretty great, hes more than a trainer (he’s also an aspiring DJ… shhh don’t tell Ian) I feel like he’s someone who really cares about his clients and it shows in his work. He’s more than willing to spend time making sure that your form is proper and if you need assistance, he’s always right there to help you.
I’ve had 1:1 trainers and lots of other classes, but this one stands out from the crowd. I’ve been going to Boot Camp with Chris early in the mornings for almost a year now and its been one of the best experiences in my workout career.
Not only does getting your workout first thing in the morning give you an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, but the confidence to face the day. The format and circuits change daily so its not repetitive and I always leave feeling ready to take on the day.

I’ve been going to IanFitness Bootcamps for about a month now and I’m hooked. I’ve tried several bootcamps in Seattle, and this is one I’m sticking with.
Most often, I go to Justin’s class at 7:45pm. It’s so much more than the standard squats, lunges, and pushups (but trust me, there are plenty of those), Justin has us do all sorts of whacky, fun, things.
Burpees with a Bosu Ball? Sure!
Crackin’ the whip with heavy ropes on an upside down Bosu Ball? Yes please!
It’s adult play time! (Wait, not the dirty «adult» the «grown-​up» kind.) Justin is super motivating in a really positive way. He doesn’t call you out if you are slacking, but he let’s you know that he noticed: «Don’t quit!»
I also love Chris’ Saturday morning class. Chris is full of little nuggets of wisdom and inspiration. I need to hire him to come pump me up when I’m slacking at my job.
Overall, all the bootcamp instructors I’ve had have been awesome. They make you work hard, but they’re on-​point with safety and technique. I highly recommend IanFitness.

So, Chris is pretty much the bomb. Seriously.
As someone who has NEVER voluntarily worked out in her life, I decided that with my 30^th birthday just around the corner, it was time to get rid of that extra 20 pounds I’ve been hanging onto for the last few years. I’ve been working out with Chris 3x a week since December, and have lost a significant amount of weight, body fat %, and inches! I’m stronger than I’ve ever been, and I might even consider wearing a bikini this summer for the first time since… umm…second grade?
Ian gave me a straightforward meal plan to follow (and it involves a cheat day!!), and Chris kicks my bum for 30 minutes per session. We’re always doing something different and it never gets boring. I didn’t think 30 minute sessions would be long enough to see results, but it totally is. Chris uses every second of those 30 minutes to push me to my limits. I always say «I’m going to DIE!!!» and somehow Chris is always right — I never die, I just get skinnier.
Chris is flexible with my schedule, motivating, and cares about ME — all things that I greatly appreciate. I definitely recommend IanFitness to anyone looking for a little gym motivation. It’s an investment that is worth every penny.