The Verdict on Left Side CrossFit
Best for athletes with prior CrossFit experience who want a coached visit in Seattle's Central District. Before going, book a drop-in online and do not use the free trial unless you plan to join, since the gym asks visitors to respect that rule.
Best for: Visiting CrossFit athletes, Olympic lifting, Women seeking strength classes
Equipment & Climate
The training floor has no central air conditioning, according to a city research note (source 11). The official pages do not describe equipment or floor space.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Class times are not in the captured schedule text. CrossFit classes run one hour. Women's Strength (MASS) classes run 90 minutes. Barbell Club meets three times per week. Olympic Lifting meets on Fridays. Check the schedule page for times. Drop-ins are for athletes with prior CrossFit experience. Visitors should not use the free trial unless they plan to join the gym.
Pricing Notes
Official pages link to a drop-in booking page but the captured text shows no price. Third-party sources report drop-ins at $25 to $30 (City research notes, source 11) and $35 (Persistence Athletics, source 7). A Google AI Overview (source 10) reports $26, citing Yelp, not the gym. These are not official prices and are not verified. Open gym is free with any CrossFit membership. Competition training is free for unlimited CrossFit members. Personal training rates are set by each coach.
Coaching
Head coach and owner Mike Lyden holds a CFFT Level 3 certification. Other coaches hold CrossFit Level 1 or Level 2 certifications. Olympic lifting is taught by a certified USA Weightlifting coach. Women's Strength classes are led by female coaches. Class size and languages are not stated.
Good to Know
- Women's Strength (MASS) class
- 90-minute classes led by female coaches, no extra membership needed[2]
- Drop-in booking
- Choose a class time and register online before arriving[4]
- Free trial policy
- Free trial is for prospective members only; visiting athletes should buy a drop-in pass[4]
- Open gym
- Included with any CrossFit membership at no additional charge[2]
- Personal training
- Offered by two coaches; rates are set by each coach[2]
- Phone
- (774) 242-2779[2]
Visitor Guide
Who this gym suits
Left Side CrossFit is a CrossFit affiliate in Seattle's Central District. The gym describes itself as inclusive and LGBTQIA+ owned. It suits athletes with prior CrossFit experience who want a coached class while visiting.
Booking a drop-in
Drop-ins are meant for experienced CrossFit athletes visiting town. Choose a class time on the free trial and drop-in page and register before you arrive. The gym asks that visitors do not use a free trial unless they plan to join.
Training options
CrossFit classes run one hour. The Women's Strength (MASS) class runs 90 minutes and is led by female coaches. Olympic lifting meets on Fridays. Barbell Club meets three times a week. Open gym is included with any CrossFit membership.
Before you go
The official pages do not show a drop-in price in the captured text. Third-party sources report prices between $25 and $30. A city research note says the training floor has no central air conditioning. The gym is at 438 23rd Ave S, Seattle.
Verified Sources
9 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
9 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.CrossFit affiliate registryCrossFit registry
games.crossfit.com
- 2.LEFT SIDE CROSSFITOfficial site
leftsidecrossfit.com
- 3.PRICING — LEFT SIDE CROSSFITPricing page
leftsidecrossfit.com
- 4.FREE TRIAL / DROP-IN — LEFT SIDE CROSSFITPricing page
leftsidecrossfit.com
- 5.SCHEDULE — LEFT SIDE CROSSFITOfficial site
leftsidecrossfit.com
- 6.Left Side CrossFit (@leftsidecrossfit)Social
instagram.com
- 7.CrossFit Cost in Seattle: What You're Actually Paying ForDirectory or guide
persistenceathletics.com
- 8.Left Side CrossFitCrossFit registry
crossfit.com
- 9.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
google.com
