Women's strength + wellness / Olympia, WA
Every woman, at home in her own body.
Seven days of classes on us — first-time visitors
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"It's the only gym I've ever been able to be consistent at and ENJOY going to." — Mandi
Our mission
Redefining what fitness and wellness can be for women.
Building strength, community and belonging through education about what it means to live in and care for our bodies.
A
Coached, not crowded.
Small groups mean a coach who knows your name, watches your form, and adjusts the exercise to you.
B
Strength is a paramount.
Lower, upper and full-body days that build on each other week to week. Conditioning and recovery fill in around them.
C
Diet culture stays at the door.
We don't chase calories or sizes. We train for strength, energy and a body that holds up for decades.
"The coaches pay attention to form, offer modifications when needed and genuinely care about helping you improve."
— Shannon, member
Two rooms. One plan.
The Strength Room is where you build real, progressive strength, with a coach watching every rep. The Conditioning Room holds everything around it: cycling, conditioning, core, yoga, Pilates, dance and mobility.
New to Athena
Your first week is on us.
01
Pick your first class.
Find one on our schedule or in the Athena app.
02
Choose “First Week Free.”
Select it as your pricing option when you book.
03
Walk in.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early. Our team will get you set up and show you around.
"It's always nerve racking (for me at least) to try something new, but I felt comfortable and welcomed after the first class."
— Grace
First-time visitors. Classes only; sauna and salt room not included.
In their words
"Athena is the space ten-year-old me needed and 48-year-old me is grateful to have found."
— Whitney
"As a fat bodied person not seeking weight loss, finding a gym (not to mention group classes) that doesn't focus on getting smaller is nearly impossible. Athena is truly a unicorn."
— Jesse
"It's also a queer-affirming space, which makes it feel even more welcoming and meaningful to be part of."
— Morgan
"The emphasis on building strength, both inside and out, and leaving diet/weight culture at the door makes this a place for everyone to thrive."
— Devin
Recovery
Recovery is part of the plan.
Full-spectrum infrared sauna, a Himalayan salt recovery room, massage and nutrition support under the same roof as your training.
What we value
What we stand for.
Seven values guide every class we program, every coach we hire and every decision we make.
Prioritize Equity
Movement is for every body. We remove the barriers, cost among them, that keep women out.
Honor Well-being
We listen to our bodies' wisdom, respecting when to push forward and when to pull back.
Empower and Inspire
We act as catalysts for confidence, helping women live their best lives, defined by no one but themselves.
Pursue Growth
We never stop learning, because our community deserves what we know now, not what we knew then.
Have Fun + Spread Joy
Movement is a source of pleasure and a way to care for our bodies, never punishment.
Give Back
We look beyond our own walls to support and enrich the community that sustains us.
Develop the Best Team, Ever
We invest in the people who are Athena to our members, so those who create belonging feel it themselves.
Centered on women. Open to everyone.
Our programming, education and recovery are designed around women's bodies and experiences. Everyone is welcome here, and our restrooms are all-gender.
More at Athena
More ways to grow.
HER — Health Exploration Reimagined
A 6-week, self-guided whole-health program created by Tiffany and Melissa: nutrition, energy, digestion and habits that fit your life.
Workshops
Deeper dives into strength, recovery and whole-body health, led by our coaches. Members save on most workshops.
I've never lifted/worked out. Is that okay?
Is Athena women-only?
What should I bring?
What if I have an injury or health concern?
What happens after my free week?
Your first week
Come see how strong feels.
Seven days to try the classes, meet the coaches and feel the room.
