Transform 180 Training

An awesome gym with professional trainers! I’ve been training here with Nate for several months. Nate is a great trainer! I’ve been training with him for several months. Nate is very professional, friendly and caring. He always insists on proper forms and is very good at pushing my limits. The results are pretty good so far. My strength improves significantly and even though my weight stays the same, I notice that my waist is getting smaller. I highly recommend Transform180 to anyone who’s looking for a personal trainer!

This gym has great trainers that are welcoming and will fulfill all of your fitness goals. If you’re looking for a gym that will help you look better in the mirror, lose some inches around your waist, or just want to feel all around better and stronger, this is the gym for you!

I wanted to start a fitness régime and gain strength and tone but knew I would never do it consistently on my own without help. I started my program at Transform 180 about 4 months ago and have already seen dramatic results. My strength and coordination have improved significantly. And I’m already significantly more toned. Most importantly, I look forward to going to each session because I know it is personally tailored for me and builds on the progress that I made at the previous session and the guys make it fun too. I have worked with all the trainers and they are all excellent. I would highly recommend Transform 180 to anyone seriously looking to improve their fitness!

I started training with Charith in August of this year and its been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
I’ve never been a very fit or athletic guy, but Charith was able to get me motivated and I saw progress after only the first week of working with him. He helped me set up a diet plan that was easy to follow and gave me workouts that were fun but extremely effective.
The whole team is exceptional to work with, and I definitely recommend giving them a try.

I saw a deal online for 3 sessions with Transform 180. So I tried it out. My first session involved a really simple workout but I felt like I was dying, that’s how out of shape I was. However, when the sessions ended, I signed up for another 36! As someone who had never lifted weights before, I was nervous about committing to multiple sessions, but I went all in.
And I am glad I did!
I started training with Colin about a year ago. Over the course of the year I’ve gained overall strength, worked on losing body fat and be a fitter person.
Our sessions are hard work and as you progress, Colin has a way of pushing you just enough that you set a higher bar for yourself. It results in a sense of achievement at not only a great work out but also beating your own record.
I enjoy training with the team here — definitely recommend it.
Thanks Colin!

I’ve been working out with Colin for several months and it has been great. Before Transform 180 I would do the same workouts at the gym. Colin is always changing up our sessions so my workouts are always different. Colin is very professional and knowledgeable. He pushes me to just the right level. Awesome team at Transform 180.

I joined transform 180 in July. I have been working out with Nate. I would highly recommend transform 180 to anyone who is looking to get fit the right way. The team at transform 180 puts a lot of thought in their workouts. The workouts are intense but the results are phenomenal. I may have lost only a few pounds on the scale but my body has changed dramatically.
I have trained with personal trainers earlier but Nate has been exceptional. My workouts are well structured and crafted to how I feel on a particular day. Nate and I have worked around my weak back, knee, wrist and I feel stronger than ever before.
I highly recommend Transform180. No matter what your fitness goals are they can help achieve it.

I went to Transform 180 initially because of the great deal on Groupon. I kept going because I really enjoyed Nate’s style of teaching and size of the gym. The gym isn’t large and intimidating. There are usually only 6 – 8 people there and all the equipment you need is readily available. As for working out with Nate, I couldn’t have asked for a better trainer! As a nurse, proper body mechanics and good form are important to me. Nate utilized good technique with pushing my limits. I only worked out with Nate for 5 months (I am moving out of Seattle soon), but I saw huge improvements on the amount of weight used from the beginning to the end. There were a lot of times I wanted to say I can’t, but Nate always encouraged me. He also had a good sense of humor and helped me laugh instead of focusing on how hard something was. I feel great about my decision to train at Transform 180! I have noticed changes at work and when doing cardio; I feel stronger and have more endurance. If I ever come back to Seattle, Transform 180 will be one of my first stops. Thanks guys!

«Transform» is the perfect word to describe what happens at Transform 180 Training. I started training 2 months before my 50^th birthday as an investment in myself; and now at 50 I feel 40 at oldest!
Charith designed a program that was both challenging and motivating — and has been the perfect balance of «gentle nudge» vs «what the heck are you doing and is that really working for you» that I needed in terms of nutrition, life-​balance, and training.
I hadn’t worked out for years when I started; and I felt comfortable, welcomed, and convicted — all at the same time… exactly what you need when you want to get serious about health.
I have seen every trainer at Transform 180 exhibit knowledge, encouragement, and motivation for clients toward their own potential. I have also observed them working out themselves and studying/​learning in their rare downtime — all so they can best help others.
Ready for your next in terms of fitness? I highly recommend investing in yourself at Transform 180 Training.

My trainer Nate makes me believe that I can get fit and stronger without being exhausted. I don’t feel back pain anymore and my waist size is getting smaller and smaller: D
If you are tired of looking for the right personal training, you should definitely give it a shot here.

I used to work out religiously by myself however I felt I plateaued after a point with my workout regimen.
Saw an ad on Groupon for 6 personal training sessions at Transform180 and decided to call ahead and ask what was included. Charith offered the same deal instead of purchasing the Groupon.
First few classes were analyzing the level of strength and endurance. Remaining classes were full body workouts where I haven’t felt much better (the good muscle aches) post workout. I also realized while working with Charith that some of my exercises had terrible form and technique.
Charith helped me with understanding the techniques and form of every exercise and muscle group that we targeted. After the Groupon deal expired, I decided to workout 3/​week with Charith and continue with my workout routine.
I have been training with Charith since May 2014 and haven’t looked back. There’s an obvious ownership that you bring to the table along with your trainer but if you follow Charith and his team’s advice to the tee, rest assured you will reach your goals faster than imagined.
I strongly endorse Charith as a personal trainer. Contrary to other trainers, he’s not one bit condescending and will work with you to reach your goals.
Great set of people who are super dedicated towards their work and won’t let you fall off your health wagon!
Keep up the great work!

I trained with Charith and Colin. They are very helpful, positive, friendly. They motivate and push to go beyond what I’m capable of achieving. I had a tailored plan to achieve my end goal. Within a month I saw a lot of changes in my body and most importantly my mind. Each week your workout is different which makes it interesting. Overall I really enjoyed working with the team at Transform 180.

I have been working out at Transform 180 for about 6 months now.
Before I joined, I didn’t do any exercise at all and I was not even able to do 20 push ups in a row.
After only 3 weeks I started to feel a lot better with myself and I noticed a great improvement in overall strength.
My trainer Colin is a great guy, easygoing, very knowledgeable, patient and he is always trying to push me to my limits. I had never had an exercise session where I feel that I didn’t work out.
If you are curious about transform 180 there is a pretty sweet groupon deal that will give you an insight about it. Try it out!

I just finished two weeks of training with Kyle at Transform 180 Training and can already feel a pretty big jump in my upper body progress and overall strength. I found Transform 180 through a killer Groupon deal (it’s actually a little too good, I would say – 6 sessions for about $ 110 or so – I’ve never seen anything like it at as good a gym), and trained three days a week for two weeks. While I have already been working out for quite some time, I wanted to use this chance to try personal training, assess where I am, and see if I could push myself further.
Kyle was great! He’s easy-​going and patient, but also pushes you to get in that extra rep or two. He was the right level of informative and helpful without making you feel silly or awkward. I think some folks can get easily embarrassed about their personal fitness or body in front of others, but there’s no reason to worry about that AT ALL with Kyle, and I would doubt with any of the trainers at this gym.
I would say one of the strengths of the training was also one of its weaknesses, from a business point of view: none of the equipment or exercises were too fancy, complicated or complex – both instruction and equipment was straight-​forward and effective. From a customer’s point of view, it’s awesome, I learned a lot, tested new limits, and can now take my experience with me back to my home gym to keep improving. From Transform 180’s point of view, though, it’s hard to keep customers coming after the deal unless they absolutely require a certain level of accountability to keep up with their fitness goals.
In any case, I would strongly recommend checking out this gym if you’re interested in personal training and ask for Kyle!
**I should also mention parking around here was a breeze – a definite plus!

I was working out on my own but had stopped making progress, when I saw an awesome deal for training at Transform 180, with nothing to lose I signed up. I had no idea how much healthier I would feel working with a trainer.
My trainer Nate is easy going, enthusiastic and serious about improving my health. Nate has been working with me for the last four months. In that short amount of time he’s helped me to gain strength, muscle tone and endurance. He’s also motivated me to workout more on my own.
I often have low grade chronic back pain due to my line of work. Two months into training I had a significant flare up after several tough work weeks. Per my doctor’s request I took a short break from training. Once I returned to training, Nate immediately altered my workouts so as not to exacerbate my injury. Every time I see him he checks in with me to see how my back is feeling that day and has included specific lower back strengthening exercise in our sessions.
I feel lucky to be training with Nate and would do it all over again.

Before I joined Transform180, I was your classic couch potato. I barely got any exercise and found it hard to workout at a gym. What’s worse is that when I did my gym window shopping, the trainers seemed like salesmen rather than fitness trainers.
Since I joined Transform180 five months ago, things have changed. I now look forward to my appointments. I have a lot more energy and just generally feel better at work and home. My trainer, Nate, keeps me focused at the gym by making a workout plan and making me stick to it. What I like best is that, when necessary, he can improvise and change things up. He keeps track of my workouts so I know what my progress is. Thats the reason I stay motivated with my appointments. Nate is a fun guy and keeps things light at the gym which just makes you feel comfortable with your workouts.
I would love to see a shower room installed in the gym but that doesn’t deter me from having great appointments. The owner Charith was the perfect representative for his gym. He himself is in great shape and always has words of encouragement for me. Rather than being an aggressive salesman, he gave me helpful tips when I toured the facility.
In short, Transform180 gave me the help I needed to get into shape. I am very confident that I can continue exceeding my fitness goals at Transform180.

Update:
I’ve been training with Colin for about a month now and it’s been great. I also trained with the owner once and that was also great. I enjoy the sessions — they push me but make sure I’m doing things safely. The space is small but feels fine even when three sessions are happening at once.
Update:
The business owner contacted me to apologize for the scheduling difficulties and offered me some times to come in this week. Mistakes happen and sometimes things fall through the cracks, but I really appreciate a business that wants to make it right and makes an effort to reach out.
I made another appointment and am looking forward to it. Hopefully I’ll be able to get in their weekly schedule and avoid future scheduling snafus.
Original review:
Super disappointing experience — could not schedule!
I purchased a groupon for a series of sessions to try them out. In three months of trying to schedule, I successfully had one session. That session was great — I liked the trainer and the space was good. I am starting from zero, and the trainer was super patient, realistic but also encouraging. I was looking forward to working with him.
Unfortunately, there is simply no way to schedule with them. I tried scheduling over the phone, in person and by email — even sending a list of every single date I was available for the entire month. No dice. Super disappointed. Not sure what the problem was — I thought maybe it was Groupon remorse or too busy, but I see that they are running another Groupon deal, so neither of those should be it.

I started training with Nate after I found a groupon deal. I wanted to tone my body and thought this was a great opportunity to start. I was also under assumption that I was fit but when I joined transform 180 I soon knew I was wrong. I basically joined only to reduce the love handles. Now after almost 2 months when I see myself slimmer than ever and in shape.
I could not have achieved this without Nate’s help.
Working with Nate brought me to a whole new level of fitness. He and Charith guided me with the nutrition and also for workout for those days when I dont visit transform 180. He always pushed me to my max. What more could you ask for in a training experience?
I feel like the sessions are great investment for myself, while in the short term Nate has helped me become more fit and healthy. In the long term I feel like I have the right foundation on which I can start to build on.
Transform 180 is a great place to start your training to improve your fitness, I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in workout and dying to have a good shape.

I started training with Charith/​Colin after I found a Groupon deal, thinking lets see what personal training is like. I was under the assumption that I was decently fit, but at the same time felt stagnated in my fitness levels. Training under Colin and Charith has opened my eyes to a whole new level and plateau of fitness, one I never even dreamed of being on let alone achieving. During the year I have been training with transform180 I can safely say it’s the fittest I have ever been.
I have gone from someone who dragged myself to the gym as a chore to someone who feels queasy if I don’t get some physical activity during the day. During my workouts Colin is always pushing me to my max. When my mental block kicks in he is always there to push on. He’s also a complete stickler for form, pointing out minute details in my form that seem insignificant, but make a large difference in getting the most out of each rep. He truly seems to enjoy training people, which makes the workout fun. It also helps that he’s super fun to talk to between sets.
Charith is ever present even when you aren’t training with him. Even if you are working out on your own or with one of the other trainers he will be aware of what you are doing, motivating you and improving your technique as required. He’s always coming up with new ways to «torture» my body (just joking!!). He’s always willing to discuss my fitness goals, and designing a workout specific to my needs and ability. He also mixes up and changes the workouts on a frequent basis, so that my body is not getting too comfortable and so that the workout doesn’t get boring.
Initially, when I started working out I had a minor knee injury and was afraid to do anything with my legs, I can now squat more than I ever thought possible. I had back pain that wouldn’t go away and slowly I have built my deadlift strength to an all time high as well. I doubt I would’ve been able to do this on my own and have Colin and Charith to thank for this.
They have instilled the belief that no goal is impossible and all it takes is perseverance. I am constantly setting new goals for myself and beating those I thought unachievable. Charith and Co. do a fantastic job at Transform180. If you give your 100% they will give their 150%. I would highly recommend Transform180 to people of any and all fitness levels.
«Fit is not a destination, it is a way of life!»

From a person who used to make up reasons to avoid gym, I am now excited to go to the gym to work out. This transformation is in a major part due to the help and encouragement I have received from Charith since I started training with him over 4 months ago.
Before starting to train with Charith, I was in need of a fitness plan that would work for me, a plan that would help me slowly improve my fitness and make me healthier. More importantly I was in need of a knowledgeable person to help me lift weights with proper form. Charith has helped me in all these counts and more. He is very fun person to train with, he pays close attention to me when training and knows how much to push me and when to stop. He is always trying to collection information to make sure I am progressing well and altering the training plan as required. Charith doesn’t just stop at my training sessions, but has helped me fix my diet and provided me to homework exercises to do by myself when I am not training with him.
From the time I have started training, I have noticed a lot of changes physically, I feel more energetic and stronger than I ever have before, I don’t think I could have achieved this by myself without Charith’s help.
I feel like these sessions are great investment for myself, while in the short term Charith has helped me become more fit and healthy. In the long term I feel like I have the right foundation on which I can start to build on.
Transform 180 is a great place to start your training to improve your fitness, I would recommend you get started here today right away :)