I joined Emerald City Athletics to connect with like-minded fitness enthusiasts and build a supportive community - and it has been a game-changer! Through the Champions Training Program, I’ve achieved incredible results —transforming from struggling to run 2 miles to completing a 10K and preparing for a half marathon. The group classes and personalized coaching have guided my fitness journey, and I’ve even developed a passion for running. My current goal is to reach 8% body fat while maintaining muscle mass, and the encouragement from the Champions Program makes every step feel achievable. The sense of community and accountability at ECA is unmatched, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to kickstart or upgrade their fitness journey.

I joined ECA to get back to a more active lifestyle, become stronger, and be part of a community that will help hold me accountable. Since joining, I’ve stuck to a nutrition plan and I regularly attend Champions Training Classes. So far, I’ve gained more muscle mass, I have more energy throughout the day, and I’ve recovered from previous injuries. The coaches at ECA always help hold me accountable, especially on days when l don’t feel like working out! I highly recommend the Champions Training Classes because they will challenge you, while still allowing you to go at your own pace. I also enjoy all the club’s amenities for recovering after a hard workout, like the Hydro Massage Beds.

When I joined Emerald City Athletics, my goals were to recover from major shoulder surgery and become fitter. In just two months, I’ve lost 5 pounds, gained noticeable muscle, and improved my shoulder strength, flexibility, and confidence. Beyond fitness, I found a supportive community where members and staff celebrate each other’s successes. Champions Training classes keep me motivated with varied workouts, and focusing on nutrition with meal prep and calorie tracking has accelerated my progress. The staff’s non-judgmental support and monthly seminars make staying on track easier, and the camaraderie in every class keeps me pushing!

I joined ECA to prepare for a major goal: climbing Mt. Baker. Training at home wasn’t enough and ECA offered a spacious, welcoming environment with excellent equipment and friendly staff. Since joining, I’ve transformed my body composition — reducing body fat from 34% to 29.5%, gaining 3 lbs of muscle, and improving my gym movements. Being part of Champions, I attend 3–4 classes a week where coaches break down complex movements and motivate me to push for my best scores. To build leg strength, I also signed up for personal training sessions once a week. Training at ECA helped me complete a challenging hike to Camp Muir, a small win toward my ultimate goal of summiting Mt. Baker this June with a 40+lb backpack. The ECA community has been a crucial part of my journey, and I’m excited for what’s ahead!

I joined ECA a few years ago to stay active and healthy, especially as a father of three who wants to participate fully in my kids' lives. With a sporadic travel schedule, consistency was tough, so I joined the Champions Training Program to eliminate the guesswork. Now I simply show up to 3–4 classes a week, follow the WOD, and let the coaches handle the rest. Since then, I’ve gained muscle, improved my strength, flexibility, and endurance, and feel happier, more focused, and energized. My physique is looking more like it did in my twenties when I was in the military (USMC). At 46, my goal is to enhance my Olympic lifting and complete a “Half MURPH,” all while maintaining functional fitness. The support and positivity of the ECA community make it easy to stay on track. I’d recommend ECA and the Champions Training Program to anyone because of the way it feels intrinsically, and the way it feels extrinsically to be a part of the ECA community. Doing something positive and healthy is never a bad decision. Just get started!

As a busy real estate agent and mom who turned 50 this year, I am constantly on the run, and I noticed I was not taking care of myself. I wanted to take ownership of my health and well-being, so I decided to join ECA. The Champions Training classes, the coaches, and the community atmosphere made it very appealing. I’ve had several victories since joining — I feel stronger, I have more energy, I’m less lethargic, it’s easier to walk up hills, I squatted 115lbs., and my clothes fit looser. I also have lost about 13lbs. I FINALLY accepted that this is the long game and that being healthy takes time! My current fitness goal is to continue getting stronger, building muscle, losing body fat, and feeling good! If someone asked me why they should join ECA, I would tell them the feeling you get after you finish a Champions Training class is the best feeling in the world! The coaches are truly amazing and work with you where you are at. They push you to work hard but don’t yell at you like it’s a boot camp. I’ve worked out in many places, and ECA is excellent!

I thought that I would never be able to back squat again due to old horseback riding spine injuries, but I can now squat without any pain at all because I have built a correct, strong foundation. Similarly, I was not able to front squat, snatch, or clean because of preexisting carpal tunnel, but I can now work every plane of movement without even a hint of pain. My body is responding really well to what we’re doing, I feel healthy again, I’m sleeping well, and my energy is up! Most of all I feel happier and more like myself. I really appreciate that each trainer has met me where I’m at and let me go at my own pace, but has pushed me farther than I would have gone on my own. My favorite thing about Champions Training is working out in a group! It’s motivating and really fun to see a lot of the same people every day. I can’t recommend it enough to someone starting out or wanting to get back into it because the workouts are made for you, you will get your questions answered, and you will very likely end up loving this part of your day!

I love ECA because the gym space is pro level. The Champs Room in particular offers an excellent environment for pushing my limits, free from distractions or space constraints. It’s the perfect place to focus on my fitness journey! What I love most about Champs Class is the strong sense of community. Working out alongside other fitness enthusiasts of all levels is incredibly motivations; their support encourages me to push harder and become stronger each week. In 2020, I suffered a Lisfranc dislocation in my foot, which led to 3 surgeries and 3 years of physical therapy. I began to doubt whether I would ever return to my desired level of activity. However, ECA (especially the Champs program), has been transformative! After just 6 months, I feel like my old self again - actually, I feel even better! The coaches have been incredible, providing not only expert guidance but also the motivation to push myself while prioritizing safety. I’m genuinely grateful for their support!

I wanted to join a gym to lose weight and get back into shape, somewhat for myself and a lot for my children. I wanted to be a good role model and show them that hard work and perseverance can and will pay off. I decided on ECA after taking a tour of the club and seeing how friendly the staff was, and especially how the members were all very welcoming. I instantly knew I wanted to get to be part of that. Since joining, I have lost over 30lbs and about 6% body fat. Not only that, but I can also feel the workouts getting easier! I could never do squats or lunges due to a knee injury and now I feel confident when I do them. I would tell (and have told) people I know to join ECA because of the atmosphere. You can work out anywhere, but at ECA everyone tries their hardest to look out for one another, not just staff but members as well. It’s great energy as soon as you walk in, and it makes me want to come to the club every day!

I have been doing Champions Training for one year now and I’ve lost about 16.7 pounds of body fat and gained nearly 7.3 pounds of muscle mass. Ever since I started working out consistently, I’ve noticed that it’s much easier for me to stay on top of other aspects of my life, such as my coursework. The discipline that it requires to get to the gym and push through a workout on a regular basis carries over easily to things such as studying. My favorite part about Champions Training is the people! I LOVE the encouragement that I get from the coaches and the other members, but I love encouraging others even more. The atmosphere is always positive, and I adore the feeling that we’re all in this together. My current fitness goal is to bench 100 pounds and deadlift 170 pounds. I’m really close to achieving these goals, so they’re stepping-stones to my longer-term goals of benching a plate (i.e. 125 pounds) and deadlifting 200 pounds someday. As a full-time student I have a limited budget, but the investment that I’ve made in myself through Champions Training is worth so much more than the membership costs. I had no idea where to start when I first signed up, but now I know that I’m capable of achieving the results that I want and I’m confident that I know what I’m doing when I walk into a gym!

I joined ECA in January 2022 after meeting one of the coaches and seeing his genuine enthusiasm for the club. After two years of “cabin fever”, I needed something physically and mentally healthy to do besides just going to work. I’m an avid cyclist, and I wanted to build overall strength and fitness, and have a bit less weight to carry uphill going into the summer riding season. I have been working with Coach Greg for a few months now, and I wouldn’t be where I am now without his help. My goal with PT was to get refreshed on form for compound lifts like squats and deadlifts. You can watch all the YouTube videos you want but having instant feedback and instruction from a coach has allowed me to push myself to lift heavier than I thought I could, while most importantly not injuring myself. Since joining ECA, my body weight has dropped while my lean mass has increased. The monthly InBody scans are very helpful because you get validation that the work you are putting in is in line with your goals. ECA is an awesome gym. In my opinion, it doesn’t have the typical “gym culture” that can really be a turn off for many; just a group of people that are there to improve themselves. There is no pressure from the staff to “buy this or sign up for that” etc., and I appreciate that greatly. There is the opportunity to work out solo, or get with a group of like-minded people for the Champion’s classes, whatever you feel like on the day.

I started Champions Training in 2018 and made great progress until a cancer diagnosis forced me to trade workouts for chemotherapy. After a successful recovery, I returned after six months ago, and with the help of Coach Adan and the supportive 6AM Wallingford class, I’m back on track. The expert coaching, positive class atmosphere, and workout flexibility keep me motivated. The best parts about Champions Training are the expert coaches and the supportive nature of the class. I admire Coach Adan’s patience and persistence. He keeps the whole class on track, keeps us moving, and helps us improve our mechanics. I also like the positive vibes of the 6AM class in Wallingford. It’s a supportive group with some hardcore athletes that motivate and encourage the rest of us to do our best. There is a “choose your own adventure” aspect of the class that gives us the option of picking between workouts focused on cardio fitness or strength performance.

I moved to Washington two years ago and wanted to find something that felt like home. I don’t live too far from ECA, so I made an appointment to check out the club. A fitness facilitator gave me an InBody scan and a tour. At the time, my goal was just to show up every day and feel good again. I was sold when I saw that they had the Champions Training Program. Since joining ECA 1.5 years ago, I have gained 2.9lbs muscle mass and lost 2.5% bodyfat. I’ve become stronger both physically and mentally, I have more energy, and I am happier. I can now bench press 175lbs, Squat 225lbs and Deadlift 260lbs. Those are just a few of my goals I have achieved so far, as I do set small goals for myself daily. I work out at the club at least 5 days a week and sometimes twice a day. I also attend the monthly reprogram seminars, which are super helpful! I would highly recommend the Champions Training Classes to anyone. Talk to the coaches and tell them what your goals are. You will not only see physical results, but you will also gain friendships at ECA. They have social events where you can get to know all the people you see every day at the club. Not only will you have the support of the coaches, but you’ll have gym buddies! It’s not just a gym, but a true community!

When I first joined ECA a year ago to improve my health and wellness, I went sporadically without following a specific workout regimen. Although I would run on the treadmill and work different machines, I wasn’t seeing the progress I was looking for. My friend (who also goes to ECA), on the other hand, was making great progress at the gym. She recommended I try out a Champions Training class because it was helping her reach her goals. I was reluctant and unsure if a class setting was right for me, but I gave it a shot. To my surprise, I really enjoyed having the support and guidance from the coaches, especially with my nutrition planning. They build daily workouts with different options, which has allowed me to progress as my skill level grows. They also post the workouts online so I can complete them in my own time if I get busy. Every month I attend a reprogram seminar to check-in with my trainer and discuss my progress. Since starting my journey, I have decreased my body fat by 2%, lost 8lbs, and significantly increased my energy levels. The Champions Training classes have been a great tool for helping me stay consistent and reach my wellness goals!