Slate Strength & Conditioning: Memberships, Fees, Classes, and Facilities

I should have posted this review at least quarterly over the 5 years I was a member here before I moved to the East Coast, but I was spoiled. I know now I will rarely find a gym like this again. You should absolutely take the opportunity to check out Slate. You will find an amazingly welcoming, inclusive, member-driven, expertly coached environment to fall in love with feeling good and strong. Over the years I have watched long-time members, first-time gym goers, and former CrossFit competitors train together with the same result each time- positive vibes abound! I go back to Slate as my home whenever I am in Seattle and always will. Thank you always for the community you have created Clay, Karny, and Whitney.

I started CrossFit (now disaffiliated) after a shoulder injury and surgery. I was terrified of the roided-lookimg stereotype lifting ridiculous amounts of weight at blazing speeds. But I gave it a shot. Slate is my second gym and even though I now live ~20 minutes away, it's worth the drive. The coaches at Slate are AMAZING. First, their focus is good form--not weight or speed. This means you always have someone with an eye on your safety. At the same time they balance encouraging/pushing you with continuing to coach/correct. Not easily done, but they do it right. The community is equally as amazing. People are friendly and welcoming, encouraging, and just enough peer pressure to push yourself for a good workout. Are there people who can lift really heavy really fast? Yes. But they're actually the nicest, most encouraging, helpful people there. You're judged on your effort, not your weight/speed. The space is large, equipment is good, and they've followed COVID precautions well. I could never keep myself accountable or on track just going to the gym. But having a scheduled workout and signing up for class has gotten me in shape. Can't recommend Slate highly enough.