Professional athletes have called the decked out fitness rooms at the Kimpton Alexis “the best hotel gym ever,” and it snagged the Shape magazine Healthy Travel Award for “most fun” in the hotel gyms category. Come to the third and fourth floors to see what all the hype is about. Above, a cardio room covered in a mural of Seattle’s skyline helps you get your heart rate up, while below, a functional fitness room offers up monkey bars, a bouldering wall, rings, and much more.

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Thanks to Seattle’s mild climate and outdoorsy spirit, running and biking trails abound. If you need a new pair of shoes before hitting the pavement, try nearby Sound Sports, a locally owned shop that focuses on getting you just the right fit for your stride. For a set of wheels, borrow one of our complimentary PUBLIC bikes or check Spinlister.com to rent a bike from a Seattleite who’s your size. Once you’re ready to go, check out these trails:

Our gym is inspired by the functional fitness movement — if you’ve participated in a program like CrossFit or P90X, it’ll probably feel familiar to you. If you’re not used to monkey bars, rings, and a climbing wall in your gym, think like a kid. Just playing around can be a great workout. For more structure, drop into Riot Athletics for CrossFit or a cycling class which is located a few blocks away.

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If you are in need of CrossFit, a spin class or group training take advantage of our partnership with Riot Athletics. Just a couple blocks away guests will have access to their facilities and classes to burn calories away

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