Women's personal trainer · Seattle, WA · reviewed since 2021
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%73+11.1Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#86 of 129 athletic trainingiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 34%
5.0★★★★★115 Google reviews · 18 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate MBodied Strength five stars based on 115 reviews, with the owner responding to every comment. Clients describe small group and semi-private strength training sessions that emphasize personalized instruction, mobility work, and injury accommodations. Recurring themes include a welcoming, non-judgmental environment for women, knowledgeable coaching, and effective progress tracking. The consistent high ratings indicate strong customer satisfaction with the trainers' communication, adaptability, and ability to support clients through various fitness stages and physical challenges.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 115 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 115 Google reviews (110 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: value.
MBodied StrengthAthletic Training median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.MBodied Strength: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.MBodied Strength: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
99
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.MBodied Strength: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.MBodied Strength: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.B
73
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.MBodied Strength: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 73.–
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Star ratings
115 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars11398%
4 stars22%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 110 written reviews
96%praise
Praise10996%
Complaints54%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price00%
Reasonable10100%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude4136%
Would recommend3228%
Quality & results1211%
Speed & response1211%
Honesty & trust76%
Communication65%
Price & value44%
What customers talk about
We read 110 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I train with Hrishikesh, who is knowledgeable, supportive, and really great at pushing me to challenge myself while making sure I’m doing things the right way.”
“Highly recommend Mbodied Strength and Hrishikesh to anyone looking to build strength and improve their fitness!”
“I’ve been training at Mbodied Strength for the past 5 months, and it’s been a fantastic experience!”
“The semi-private sessions are a good, fast-paced mix of mobility work & strength training.”
“Because he genuinely cares about helping his clients progress without injury, he will gently push us or slow us down, depending on the situation.”
“The workouts are challenging but enjoyable, and I genuinely look forward to my sessions.”
“He walks you through all the moves, takes the time to explain how it affects your body, corrects your posture when things aren’t quite right, and help…”
“She provides a level of flexibility that is fair and reasonable for both of us.”
People customers mention
Hrishikesh29 reviews
Melissa25 reviews
Kellen8 reviews
Melanie8 reviews
Miriam8 reviews
Mel6 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Mehak6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
I’ve been training at Mbodied Strength for the past 5 months, and it’s been a fantastic experience! I train with Hrishikesh, who is knowledgeable, supportive, and really great at pushing me to challenge myself while making sure I’m doing things the right way.
The workouts are challenging but enjoyable, and I…
Lindsay5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
My experience with MBodied Strength has been fantastic! I went into this needing to get back on track with my fitness and health, and that’s exactly what I got. The plans are personalized to you and you work in small group of individuals, so you get a lot of personal attention. The staff has been so helpful,…
Jamie2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
10/10 would recommend MBodied Strength to anyone, especially someone coming back from an injury! I've been training with Hrishikesh for about a few months. The circuits are thoughtful, and challenging in the best ways. Working out with MBodied has been the best confidence booster ever and I am so grateful to get to…
Alix7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
I joined MBodied about three months ago while coming back from a running injury and it's been a great experience! I feel stronger and more confident in the gym. The personalized approach while in a small group setting is the best of both worlds. Margaret and Hrishikesh are the best!
Dawn4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
I’m so grateful to the folks at Mbodied for creating such a welcoming and effective place to keep my aging body strong! I've been training with Hrishikesh for over a year and have worked through several injuries (that happened outside the gym), training around them, recovering, and still getting stronger. Hrishikesh…
Reasonable price
Suz4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
MBodied Strength truly meets you where you're at. Whether you're in your 40s and trying to get back on track after life got in the way, or in your 70s and focused on maintaining strength, function, and independence, the coaching is personalized, thoughtful, and effective.
The trainers understand that everyone comes…
I’ve been training at Mbodied Strength for the past 5 months, and it’s been a fantastic experience! I train with Hrishikesh, who is knowledgeable, supportive, and really great at pushing me to challenge myself while making sure I’m doing things the right way.
The workouts are challenging but enjoyable, and I genuinely look forward to my sessions. It’s been great to see myself getting stronger and making progress over time. Highly recommend Mbodied Strength and Hrishikesh to anyone looking to build strength and improve their fitness!
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Mehak, thank you for this review, and your incredible recommendation of our services. We agree, Hrishikesh is amazing at that extra push people need, while still making sure their form is correct and they're working the right areas. We're lucky to have him.
We're so glad you're making progress and you're seeing such great strength gains so quickly. Thank you for your hard work and the way you show up to your sessions, always ready for a challenge and excited to learn.
~Melissa
Ariele GoldLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ariele has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Joining Mbodied was my first real commitment to a consistent strength training program. I really liked the idea of a women-centric gym and small group training, where I could learn without the insecurity of being at an intimidating, hyper-masculine gym. Mbodied absolutely delivered on that. Within my 3-month program, I learned a lot, gained confidence, and got stronger quickly.
I also think the experience you have will vary depending on the trainer you see. It seems to me that all the trainers are highly knowledgeable, skilled, and attentive to each client's needs and physical limitations. Naturally, each trainer is also going to bring their own style and energy, which shapes the overall group dynamic and how much of a sense of community develops.
Ultimately, for the high cost of the program, I think I was hoping for something truly exceptional in both the quality of the training and the sense of camaraderie with the other people I trained with. I just didn't quite find that extra element that would have made it feel worth what I thought was a premium price. But overall, I had a very positive experience and would recommend Mbodied to women and non-binary folks of all ages (and even their male partners) looking for a supportive gym environment.
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Hi Ariele! Thank you for this feedback.
I'm sorry to hear that you didn't leave feeling you got a truly exceptional experience. I'd love to jump on a phone call and get more specifics from you, about how we can improve. I have a few ideas myself, but nothing beats direct and specific feedback from a client.
I agree, all our trainers are experts, and people looking for a supportive gym environment are going to get great results with our attentive team and program. And we can only get better with feedback from our clients.
Thank you again for this review and the feedback.
Lindsay Rose5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lindsay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My experience with MBodied Strength has been fantastic! I went into this needing to get back on track with my fitness and health, and that’s exactly what I got. The plans are personalized to you and you work in small group of individuals, so you get a lot of personal attention. The staff has been so helpful, friendly, and supportive and the people working out there are all ready to support you through your journey as well. I work directly with Hrishikesh and he is always on point. He walks you through all the moves, takes the time to explain how it affects your body, corrects your posture when things aren’t quite right, and helps identify areas of improvement based on your goals. And he does it all with a positive attitude and good humor. My overall experience has been great at MBodied Strength and I recommend for anyone looking for a great workout atmosphere.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Lindsay, Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We are thrilled that your experience with us here at MBodied Strength has helped you feel supported and get back on track. Hrishikesh will be so happy to hear your kind words. His attention to movement, personalized coaching, and good humor make every session better. We also love hearing that our semi private training and studio community have helped you feel encouraged along the way. We are so grateful to have you as part of our community. Thank you for the recommendation!
Jamie Tugenberg2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jamie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
10/10 would recommend MBodied Strength to anyone, especially someone coming back from an injury! I've been training with Hrishikesh for about a few months. The circuits are thoughtful, and challenging in the best ways. Working out with MBodied has been the best confidence booster ever and I am so grateful to get to exercise and learn with this wonderful community.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Jamie, thank you for this fantastic feedback. I agree, Hrishikesh is a wizard with modifying around injuries, and still keeps the workouts challenging and fun. I'm grateful we have him. I'm also happy we have clients like you, who come in with a great attitude and want to keep getting more confident and strong in our community.
Keep up the hard work! We can't wait to see you smash all your goals.
Alix Warren7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alix has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I joined MBodied about three months ago while coming back from a running injury and it's been a great experience! I feel stronger and more confident in the gym. The personalized approach while in a small group setting is the best of both worlds. Margaret and Hrishikesh are the best!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Alix, thank you for this wonderful review! I agree, Margaret and Hrishikesh are fantastic trainers. I'm so happy that the semi-private program is serving your running and injury recovery. Keep up the hard work, and thanks for renewing for another 3 months! I know your crew is excited to keep getting strong with you.
~Melissa
Sarah Rogers5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
It’s time to update my review! I started with Mbodied Strength many years ago originally to get in shape for my wedding, and ended up having many wonderful years of training with Melissa, the owner. In the past two years I have shifted to alternating sessions with Kellen and Margaret. It has been fantastic. They are both delightful easy-going conversationalists, who are pleasant to spend an hour with. Both have their own interesting life stories and fitness journeys which provide insights to my own process. Kellen is high energy, upbeat, and completely non-judgmental, while always gently pushing you towards your best progress. Margaret and I bond over some of the adventures that come with similar phases of life, while she diligently keeps me on track to get as much work done as possible in a session, providing even-keeled, positive reinforcement along the way.
I have recently been on a weight loss journey, with my top priority being not to lose strength or muscle mass as I lose the weight. Margaret and Kellen understood the goal and kept me on track so that my strength training continued to improve throughout weight loss, for an overall result of improved body composition. I feel great, my knees no longer hurt, I feel stronger when hiking or kayaking, and I know my long term health will benefit as I age.
You really can’t go wrong with this team. They are committed professionals who know their stuff and are here to meet you where you are at, understand where you’re going and guide you to the next horizon.
Positive: Communication, Quality, Professionalism
Response from the owner · 5 years ago
Sarah, thank you so much for everything you said. As a personal trainer, it's clients like you that make my job so rewarding and fun. I especially love your focus on your health and longterm goals, and how you commit yourself to always working hard in our sessions. And I consider you a friend, as well. Thanks for always being so open and coachable.
Dawn Aiken4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’m so grateful to the folks at Mbodied for creating such a welcoming and effective place to keep my aging body strong! I've been training with Hrishikesh for over a year and have worked through several injuries (that happened outside the gym), training around them, recovering, and still getting stronger. Hrishikesh has a masters in exercise science and is always learning more. He can individualize the exercises for each person in our small groups as necessary, watching each student and correcting their form as they go through the exercises. He is professional, friendly, and grounded, calmly holding the space and keeping everyone focused. Because he genuinely cares about helping his clients progress without injury, he will gently push us or slow us down, depending on the situation. Thanks to him I’ve made steady, safe progress that I can feel!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Hi Dawn, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're honored to be part of your strength journey and so glad you've felt supported through both recovery and continued progress. Hrishikesh takes great pride in creating personalized strength training that helps each client move safely and confidently, and we're thrilled his coaching has made such a positive impact. Thank you for trusting MBodied Strength, and we look forward to helping you continue building strength for years to come. 🧡
Jessica Morris3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have been coming to MBodied Strength for about one year and I never want to leave! This place has become a true home away from home for me. It's such a safe space for everyone, especially women. Gyms usually make me feel intimidated or like I am on display, but I feel completely comfortable and motivated at MBodied! I love working out with the trainers, especially Margaret and Kellen, but honestly all of their trainers are completely fantastic! Everyone has such great tips to improve your workout, and the workouts are always challenging in the best ways! I love the group settings, but that we also get personalized attention; it helps me ensure correct form, but I also feel more motivated to push myself harder. I had amazing results in the first 6 months, gaining 6 1/2 pounds of muscle, and I can't wait to see my future progress! I would highly recommend MBodied Strength to anyone looking for an amazing workout, with the most amazing people!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Hi Jessica,
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🧡 It's been incredible watching your strength and confidence grow over the past year. Gaining 6½ pounds of muscle is an amazing achievement, and it's a reflection of the consistency and effort you've put into your strength training.
We'll be sure to share your shoutout with Margaret and Kellen. They care deeply about helping every client feel successful, and they'll be so happy to hear how much of an impact they've made. We know they'll be cheering you on as you continue reaching new milestones.
Thank you for choosing MBodied Strength for your personal training journey and for recommending our studio. We're so grateful to have you as part of our community, and we can't wait to see what you accomplish next! 🧡
Suz W4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Suz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
MBodied Strength truly meets you where you're at. Whether you're in your 40s and trying to get back on track after life got in the way, or in your 70s and focused on maintaining strength, function, and independence, the coaching is personalized, thoughtful, and effective.
The trainers understand that everyone comes in with different challenges whether it be past injuries, busy schedules, lack of motivation, or simply not knowing where to start. They take the guesswork out of fitness and create a plan that helps you move better, feel better, and build sustainable habits.
The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and free of intimidation. It's not about being the strongest person in the room…it's about making steady progress, building confidence, and becoming the healthiest version of yourself.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Suz, thank you for this!!
Comments like this make our day. Meeting women where they're at, no matter their age or starting point, is what we're all about. I'm so glad that's your experience. And I know that your trainer, Kellen, will love to see this, as well.
We love to help women build real strength, mobility, and stability, and watch that turn into confidence as they hit their goals. It's honestly the best part of the job. Whether it's teaching women how to lift heavy or just figure out how to move better day to day, we want everyone to feel supported (never intimidated) while they get there.
Thanks for being part of the MBodied Strength community, and for taking the time to write this. It really means a lot to us!
~Melissa (the Owner)
Jessica Bethune1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’ve been doing classes twice a week with Hrishikesh for the last 4 months or so. I had no prior strength training experience and felt intimidated by the idea of going to a gym, but everyone I’ve met at MBodied has been great. I’ve learned a lot and can tell I’m getting stronger already.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Hi Jessica, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We know walking into a gym for the first time can feel intimidating, so we're honored you chose MBodied Strength. We're so glad Hrishikesh and the rest of the team have helped make strength training feel approachable and enjoyable. It's been wonderful watching your confidence and strength grow over the past few months, and we can't wait to see everything you'll accomplish next. Thank you for being part of our community! 🧡
