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Rain Fitness

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Local(206) 283-7246

159 Western Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119

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Rain Fitness
Local(206) 283-7246

159 Western Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119

http://seattle.citysearch.com/tracker/link/website_redirect/marchex_nm/38724895

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User Reviews of Rain Fitness

Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came to Rain after my disappointing 15 minute stint with the 24-hour fitness a couple blocks away. Rain is a definite improvement from that facility but is still a long way from being a serious gym.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mike s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Having never joined a gym before, I was pleasantly surprised when joining rain fitness. The facility is very beautiful, nice views of the water, old timbers and fir floors throughout. The staff has…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca s.

3.0 of 5 stars. Matrix is a great gym! Unlike your 24 hour fitness, it's never crowded (even at 6 pm, I've never had to wait for a machine; ). It is meticulously clean, and always a great workout environment.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by CC C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Funny... those with positive reviews haven't tried to quit yet. All the negative reviews are all related to Glen. For an owner he does take the drooling meathead cake. One time, I showed up for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie B.

2.0 of 5 stars. BLEH! I got pregnant about 4 months after I became a member and continued to workout until the summer came and the gym started to really heat up. Because of health issues my doctor advised me against…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been a member at many gyms over the years, and Rain is by far my favorite. It is not without fault, but overall it is the best. It is, without fail, always clean. I love that. The front desk…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Great Gym, Go Here to Get a Great Workout!

Rain Fitness is great.....great staff! the trainers here are very personable and helpful. The staff is friendly and the gym is very clean. The facilities are new and very sanitary. The classes are fun and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Great atmosphere,clean,and very professional staff! The Best!!!

I don't what problem the last 2 reviews had,but their complaints are completely untrue! I've been a member since Rain Fitness first opened,and have been extremely happy with with the Facility,the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Avoid Rain Fitness

Rain Fitness' business practices are as bad as any of the big name clubs; e.g. they refuse to cancel your membership even after giving 30 days written notice, their employess harass you, and their trainers are...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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AVOID THIS CLUB

The facilities are nice, but just as nice as other places in the neighborhood. I had to schedule an appointment to find out the rates - why? Then hear about the incentive package - why not just tell me how...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow reading the reviews left by others about the difficulties quitting and dealing with Glen totally struck a note with me. Glen will only allow you to quit the club by coming in in person (they say…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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An A club from top to bottom!

I really want to echo what LisaL said in here review...How are you going to sign a contract and not then get angry about it's terms? I have been a member at Rain for years and have never had any of these...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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2nd Favorite Gym, after the New Rain

The facilities, staff and the view of Elliott Bay make the original Rain Fitness on Western Avenue the best deal in town for health clubs. I only say it's my second favorite because I like the new one of 9th...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Terrible customer service

The management at Rain Fitness is so poor I cannot recommend this gym. Most of my friends are cancelling because of hassles with management. I was a member for 2 years, and the trainers and instructors are all...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

1.0 of 5 stars. They don't offer childcare, and don't plan on offering childcare, so if you have a kid you're SOL. Lame. Especially since my kid is the reason I need to work out!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brutha Bill ..

1.0 of 5 stars. 1 star for the facilities only: For cleanliness & its overall offering machine-wise. In fact I would have gone higher but I simply cannot because... Customer service was a big fat ZERO and that puts a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really quite like this gym. My boyfriend and I joined about 3 weeks ago, and have really enjoyed it. It suits my workout routine, which is 1/2 cardio, 1/2 machines.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley O.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am all for giving praise when praise is deserved, but my time at Rain left me very dissapointed. Even though the gym itself is nice, the staff leaves something to be desired. In particular, the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Great Gym & Friendly Staff - YES ... High Pressure Sales - ABSOLUTELY NOT

When I moved to Seattle last summer finding a new gym was top priority. I checked out a lot and tried out a few as a guest, one of which was rain. The staff was friendly and made me feel welcome. I tried rain...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Read all the reviews, the bad ones are valid

This is the worst gym I've ever tried to quit. I'm not being petty, unless you think having money taken from you as petty, and I'm not an employee. ex or current. Joining this gym is like a trapshoot,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Do not join this gym!

I have had the worst experience with Rain Fitness. If you can avoid signing a contract with them, I would. They make it extremely difficult to get out of a contract in the case that you are moving. The staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've probably been a member at at least eight gyms and toured many more than that and while I'm still new to Rain, I think its my favorite. - this is saying a lot because when it comes to gyms I've…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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No info on website

I have called to see what the membership dues are since there is no information on the website. I was told that "you have to come in for a tour and we can sit down to discuss your membership". That sounds like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karinna A.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I think of a gym, I generally think of a place where I will torture myself publicly for about an hour and limp home in hopes that I haven't been noticed by anyone I know. I enter the gym armed…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm sad to see the reviews about the rude employees and managers, because that has definitely not been my experience. I've been a member for about eight months now, and I feel like a part of their…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Beware of the unintelligent writing reviews!

I have been a member of Rain fitness for two years and I am shocked by the lack of common sense people have that write these petty complaints. I, along with everyone I know who also belongs, have nothing but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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RUN RUN RUN rom Rain!!!!!!

While the facility itself is nice, the staff will absolutely ruin any positives of this gym. Glenn in particular...... if you want to buy personal training, BEWARE!!!! The trainers are less than average, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M G.

1.0 of 5 stars. I joined Rain almost a year ago. I loved the low/no pressure sales approach and I found the gym to be clean and the facilites to be well maintained. I took the Boot Camp class and loved it. BUT…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Great Gym!

I've been a member of Rain since it's inception. I love this gym. The equipment and facility look as clean and inviting as it did 3 years ago. The equipment is always well maintained and I've never seen an...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Top Notch Gym

I've been a member of rain fitness since I moved back to Seattle in August. I live on Lake Union and while there are lots of gyms closer to me that I could belong to most pale in comparison to rain. There's...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Excellent personable service, clean and well maintained facility, all at a reasonable price.

Hey, If you're looking for a great gym experience and have grown tired of the larger chains, whose sole objective in life is about signing members by the masses and then losing you in their database, look no...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Read ALL the reviews...

I read all of these reviews prior to joining and I didn't heed the warning. While there are many positive things about Rain, all of the good has been completely diminished by poor customer service. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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TRY CANCELING YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

Ok, I have seen the games phone companies play but this is ridiculous. Because of a move, I tried canceling my membership (they keep your visa on file ) in August. It's January and I still cannot get my...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have not worked out at Rain in about a year or so...but if you ever want to meet a bigger bunch of pompous folk come here. I am not even talking about the patrons, simply the staff. The owner Glen…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to Rain for a few years now and on a whole its a good gym. A couple of things you should know though: 1) the place is packed from about 530-645 pm on weekdays (monday is always the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Very clean, great equipment and a great value

Three years ago, my daughter convinced me to go to a gym for the first time in my life. We joined Rain. It's been a great experience and after looking around and trying to use other gyms in other cities, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Landon H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Where the young professionals of Queen Anne and Belltown come to get fit. Rain is more than a gym, it's a place workout without feeling rushed, stared at, hit upon. The staff is friendly and treats you…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Hmmm....

I have belonged to alot of gyms and there are few things i love and dont love about about each of them, and Rain was no different. I joined Rain on a 3 month membership (partially because I have read prior...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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Come rain or shine - you'll find me at the gym

Very hip gym - the warehouse/loft style reminds me of my dot-com days, I love the bright open spaces and the view of Puget Sound & the park. It really is inspiring to go work-out there. The entire staff knows...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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You better REALLY love it

I loved Rain, but then I moved and had to cancel my membership. After 3 months of fighting, I'm still paying my dues, and living almost 25 miles away! I referred 4 friends to that gym, and yet they still treat...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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User Review

I love rain! The classes are great. With so much variety I never dread going to the gym, I'm loving Mark's boxing class, and Jonathan's Hip-Hop on Wednesdays. Staff is friendly and the machines are high...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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so fresh and so clean

Dare I say I love rain. I can't believe how clean the place is. There is nothing better than going to the gym and feeling like it is as clean as my home. Thanks guys for keeping it clean and fresh!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Great Staff

Rain has the best staff of any gym I have attended, they are always friendly and informative. I never had any problems when it came to signing up for a membership or looking around the facility. The equiptment...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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Best in the hood

I am an exercise physiologist and know gyms and good values when I see one....well no need to look further than Rain if you are looking for a gym. The membership price is excellent and the equipment is some of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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Come back when we have time for you

I went in to check this place out-- and was told I'd have to make an appointment with the owner if I wanted to even see the inside of the place! What's up with that?!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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Make sure you're on their time.

I was interested in joinging this gym, but it seems I don't have a choice in joining on my time. I have checked their website and visited the facility in person twice and have not been able to get a quote on...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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User Review

Tried to check this place out, but "only the owner can show you around" and he wasn't there. There are too many gyms in Seattle to put up with this kind of crappy service-- before they even get your money!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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Best Gym in Seattle

I've been a member of Rain for about 8 months now, and I have loved every minute of it, and have actually made use of my membership. I've been a member of other gyms in the past and have typically found myself...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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great gym

I have been a member of almost every gym in Seattle, and I have to say hands-down Rain is my favorite. After touring many other facilities and enduring hours of sales pitches I ventured into Rain and was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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Unaccomodating Staff

After a long walk to this gym on my lunch hour, I was told that I needed an appointment just to check the place out. The less than friendly staff was unable to provide membership details, which indicated to me...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Classic Gym Meets 21st Century

I study Pilates at Pilates Powerhouse Northwest which recently moved into the Rain facilities. After two weeks of walking through the Rain facilities to get to my Pilates classes I joined Rain. Even before I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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perfect gym

my husband and i just moved here from los angeles. rain is such a refreshing change from showy, cheesy gyms down there. the staff is super friendly, there has not been one single time when i have not been...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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you'd better love it

because once you sign up, you won't be able to cancel it without a fight. Excellent facility with great view of the sounds though.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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Like the "Cheers" of health clubs

I hesitate to recommend this place to others as I don't necessarily want the membership to increase (I want it all to myself!) but this is such a great health club. I've been a member since they opened in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2005
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Raining Rudeness

My girlfriend and I visited Rain twice. We were tempted in by the ad for no commitment, no joining fee, only $39/month. Although the facilities are really nice and the abs class was packed but good, we found...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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Great club & great people

My wife and I just moved to Seattle and we were lucky enough to find a great locally owned gym that we can call our own. The equipment is top of the line, the staff are great and it is a great value. This gym...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2004
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Amazing club

From the spectacular Puget Sound views and state of the art equipment to the one of a kind owner and staff, Rain Fitness delivers comfortable excellence on all fronts. For anyone who's never been to a gym, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2004
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Awesome Club

The owner and staff are extremely friendly. They genuinely care about the needs, concerns, etc. of their members. The facility is kept clean and odor free. Cleaning solution is available at all times to keep...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2004
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