Published April 13, 2023
Best Gyms in Thurston County
3 Best Gyms in Thurston County
Staying healthy and fit is important to me, and a good gym is a must-have – especially because it can be hard to stay motivated when the weather is so rainy during the winter months. I’ve pulled together some of what I consider to be the best fitness centers in the area, all locally owned.
The Valley Athletic Club
4833 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Located in the heart of Tumwater Valley, the Athletic Club is probably the largest fitness center in the county. This gym offers indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts, an Olympic weight room, racquetball, multiple cardio gyms, fitness classes, personal training, and more. The newest addition to the gym is to remodel an older basketball court to brand new pickleball courts!
The locker rooms also feature a sauna, spa, and hot tub.
With the finest amenities of all the fitness centers in Thurston County, this one tops our list.
Whetstone Fitness
1212 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, WA 98502
Whetstone Fitness is a locally owned and operated gym, available 24 hours a day. Offering group fitness classes and lots of standard equipment, this fitness center can boast that it’s owner is a professional bodybuilder. Whetstone is a popular option if you live west of downtown.
Athena Fitness
3330 Pacific Avenue SE Suite 105, Olympia, WA 98501
A women’s specific fitness center, Athena offers group fitness classes, nutrition, massage, health coaching, and more. This gym is a highly supportive and a great place to go for women who are just getting into their fitness journey. Athena also offers a Salt Therapy (or Halotherapy) for relaxation.
Get Moving!
If you are a long-time fitness buff or just thinking about getting active this year, consider one of the above local options. I certainly consider them the best gyms in Thurston County. But there are many other chain fitness clubs in the area that may suit your needs too, like the YMCA, L.A. Fitness, CrossFit, Orangetheory, and many, many others.
The area also features many outdoor clubs that may suit your needs, like the Mountaineers, Olympia and Tacoma area run clubs, rowing clubs, and other hiking opportunities. With all the amazing scenery to explore, outdoor fitness activities (especially in the spring and summer) are some of the best anywhere in the United States!
Wherever you choose to get a workout in, good luck, get healthy, and see you around!
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