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Workout at work
Balanced You maintains over 20 King County worksites. These convenient spaces are for employees to get moderate levels of physical activity.
Additionally, Balanced you has partnered with Vivecorp to create videos of easy desk exercises you can do anytime at home, in the office, or in the field. Balanced You has also partnered with Vivecorp to offer free, virtual, live yoga and exercise classes every week.
Read below for information on where the centers are located, what amenities are available, how to access the sites and what additional resources are available.
A map of all King County activity centers can be found here.
| Location | Access and availability | Equipment and amenities onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Base Vehicle Maintenance Section | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmill, ellipticals, recumbent bike Strength: Universal multi-gym, benches, dumbbells to 100#s, pullup/dip cage Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| Atlantic/Central Transit Base | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bike, rowing machine Strength: Benches, dumbbells to 50#s, leg press, dual cable cross Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| Bellevue Transit Base | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmills, elliptical, recumbent bike, stairmaster Strength: Benches, dual adjustable pulley, dual adjustable pulley console, smith machine, dumbbells to 75#s, dual cable cross, seated leg curl bench Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage: Yes Showers: Yes |
| Brightwater Treatment Plant | Wastewater Treatment Division employees only |
Cardio: Stationary bicycles, ellipticals, treadmill Strength: Dual adjustable pulley, dumbbells to 50#s , kettlebells, benches Accessories: Stability balls and mats, BOSU, bands Bicycle storage: Yes Showers: Yes |
| Children and Family Justice Center (CFJC) | Open to CFJC employees only |
Cardio: Treadmill, ellipticals, recumbent bikes Strength: Smith machines, adjustable decline benchs, dual adjustable cables, dumbbells to 5-100#s Accessories: Stability balls and mats, bands Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| Chinook Building, Level A |
Open to all employees, M-F, 4:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Enter from Jefferson street or take the lobby elevator or north stairs to Level A. Door is near the women’s locker room. Bike storage room and lockers are open 24/7. Lockers are first come, first served. |
Cardio: Treadmills, recumbent bicycles, ellipticals Strength: Smith machine, Cybex circuit weight training machines, dumbbells up to 50#s Accessories: Stability balls, yoga mats and blocks, bands Bicycle storage: Yes Showers: Yes This location also includes a group exercise room that can be reserved for classes with TV and stereo equipment. |
| Component Supply Center | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Elliptical Strength: Multi-gym, benches, plate weights up to 45#s, dumbbells up to 30#s Accessories: Stability balls Bicycle storage: No Showers: No |
| East Transit Base | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmill, ellipticals, recumbent bike, rowing machine Strength: Benches, dumbbells to 50#s, leg press, dual cable cross Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| Elections | All King County employees can access from 8:30-4 M-F |
Cardio: Treadmill, elliptical, upright bike Strength: Dumbbells to 25#s Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage: Yes Showers: Yes |
| King County Airport | All King County employees |
Cardio: Treadmill, ellipticals, recumbent bike Strength: Universal multi-gym, benches, dumbbells Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| King County Correctional Facility | DAJD and JHS employees only |
Cardio: Treadmill, elliptical, upright bike, recumbent bike, row machine Strength: Smith machine, adjustable decline bench, wall mounted pull up bar, dual adjustable cables, dumbbells to 5-100#s Accessories: Stability balls and mats, BOSU Bicycle storage: No Showers: No |
| King Street Center | Open 24/7 to all King County employees. |
Cardio: Treadmills, stationary bicycles, ellipticals, stair stepper and a rowing machine Strength: Dual adjustable pulleys, smith machine, leg press, fixed barbells up to 135#s, dumbbells to 70#s, kettle bells to 25#s, flat and incline bench Accessories: Stability balls, mats and bands Bicycle storage: Yes Showers: Yes |
| North Transit Base | DOT employees only |
Cardio: Treadmills, elliptical, recumbent bike Strength: Bench, dumbbells to 60#s, dual adjustable pulley Accessories: Stability balls, foam rollers and mats Bicycle storage: Yes Showers: Yes |
| Maleng Regional Justice Center | DAJD employees only |
Cardio: Upright bike Strength: Bench, dumbbells, dumbbell rack Accessories: Stability balls, foam rollers and mats Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| North Power and Facilities | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmill, elliptical, stepper, bicycle Strength: Precor Glide, dumbbells Accessories: Stability balls, mats Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| Power Distribution | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmill Strength: Dumbbells Accessories: N/A Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| Rail | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike Strength: N/A Accessories: N/A Bicycle storage: Yes Showers: No |
| Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC) | RCECC employees only |
Cardio: Treadmill, elliptical, jump ropes Strength: Dual adjustable pulley, benches, dumbbells to 25#s Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| Renton Roads |
Open 24/7 to Renton Roads staff, open 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. for other employees |
Cardio: Treadmill, elliptical Strength: Universal, benches, dumbbells to 50#s (coming soon), curl bench, pull up bar Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage:Yes Showers: Yes |
| Ryerson Transit Base | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmills, elliptical, recumbent bike Strength: Dual adjustable pulley, dumbbells to 50#s, adjustable bench Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage:Yes Showers: Yes |
| South Transit Base | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bike Strength: Benches, dual adjustable pulley, pullup/dip cage Accessories: Stability balls, mats and bands Bicycle storage: Yes Showers: Yes |
| South Treatment Plant | Wastewater Treatment Division employees only |
Cardio: Stair steppers, AMT elliptical, upright and recumbent stationary bikes, treadmills Strength: Universal, bench, dumbbells to 100#s, leg press, squat rack, shoulder and bench press, plates to 45#s Accessories: Stability ball Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| Transit Control Center | Metro Employees that work at this location only. |
Cardio: Treadmill, elliptical, upright bicycle Strength: Dumbbells (8, 25 and 35 #s), resistance bands, bench Accessories: Stability balls and mats Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
| West Point Treatment Plant | Wastewater Treatment Division employees only |
Cardio: Recumbent bikes, ellipticals, treadmills, stairclimber Strength: Universal gym, dumbbells to 75#s, kettle bells to 25#s, flat and incline benches, squat rack Accessories: Stability balls Bicycle storage: No Showers: Yes |
- Consult your doctor before using the facility
- Report safety and equipment concerns immediately to Activity.Center@kingcounty.gov or to the appropriate site manager.
- Dress appropriately for a workplace fitness center. Shoes are required.
- Wipe equipment after use with disinfectant wipes provided.
- Conduct yourself in a manner that is responsible, safe and respectful of the equipment and other users.
- Return weights, fitness balls and other items to their storage area after use.
- Personal equipment may not be left onsite.
- Looking for a gym or fitness center in your community? Many facilities in the Puget Sound area offer discounts to King County employees, their families, and retirees.
- Kaiser Permanente (ClassPass) members: Work out from anywhere. ClassPass partners with 30,000 gyms and studios around the world, offering a range of classes including yoga, dance, cardio, boxing, Pilates, boot camp, and more. Employees also have access to the Active&Fit Direct program, which allows them to choose from 11,500+ participating fitness centers nationwide for $25 a month ($28 on April 1, 2023) plus a $25 ($28 on April 1, 2023) enrollment fee and applicable taxes.
- Regence BlueShield (King Care or KingCare Select) and Kaiser Permanente members: Employees also have access to the Active&Fit Direct program, which allows them to choose from 12,500+ participating fitness centers nationwide for $28 a month plus a $28 enrollment fee and applicable taxes.
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