In the Evergreen State of Washington, residents stay fit with the help of dozens of fitness clubs and gyms scattered throughout the region. These indoor facilities help you work out even if you live in a rainy locale like Seattle or Tacoma, where outdoor exercise isn't often an option. If you're having trouble choosing a gym, news media within the state have highlighted some of the area's best choices.
Seattle
The STRENGTHstudio gym in Seattle's Capitol Hill district was highlighted by "Seattle" magazine as one of the "best of 2010." It's located just steps from landmarks such as Seattle University and the Garfield Community Center. The gym offers guided classes, group workouts, personal training and even fitness-themed birthday parties for children.
Spokane
Gold's Gym Spokane was ranked as the top gym in the city by KREM News 2's "Best of Spokane" 2009 list. It's centrally located on the busy intersection of S. Regal Street and E. 57th Avenue, near numerous shops, grocery stores and amenities. The gym features all the equipment needed for both cardio training and weightlifting, as well as regularly scheduled workout classes.
Tacoma
Crossfit Tacoma was one of the highest rated fitness clubs in the city by the King 5 news channel in 2010. The fitness club has two locations, one just a couple blocks from scenic Wright Park on Fawcett Avenue, and a second location just off Highway 16 on S. Pine Street. The fitness club puts an emphasis on strength training, but also includes basic gym gear and classes tailored for those who simply want a cardio routine.
Vancouver
Vancouver is home to two Anytime Fitness clubs, and the chain-based gym was highlighted as the region's best fitness facility by "The Columbian" newspaper. Unlike may of the local gyms, it's open for 24 hours every day and has specialty workout classes, personal trainers and a full line of gym equipment and free weights to meet the needs of both bodybuilders and casual exercisers.
Lake City
Mieko's Fitness, found in Lake City -- located on the northern edge of the Seattle metropolitan area -- was ranked as 2010's best gym in all of western Washington by the King 5 news channel. This family-operated gym is centrally located just off Lake City Way near dozens of restaurants and coffee shops. Besides the typical gym equipment and workout classes, the gym also offers group fitness discounts, corporate wellness programs and a kid's fitness program.
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