Review of PDX Muscle Gym - Beaverton, OR…read more I love working out and trying different local gyms and studios, and PDX Muscle really stood out. It's a family-owned private gym and athletic training studio that recently went through a remodel and added more equipment--which was awesome to see. I did a drop-in session, but they also offer monthly memberships, one-on-one training, group training, and nutrition planning. During my visit, I got the chance to talk with two of the trainers. They were incredibly knowledgeable--not just about fitness and training, but also about proper nutrition and hormone health. That kind of insight is exactly what I look for in a gym and in a trainer. Nutrition and hormonal balance are key to real lifestyle changes. It's not always about pushing heavy weights--it's about finding the right balance. I really appreciated the energy at PDX Muscle. The gym is clean, welcoming, and there are no cliques. Everyone was friendly, and you can tell the owners and staff genuinely know what they're doing. Highly recommend if you're serious about training smart and living healthier.

great gym with phenomenal owners!…read more proud of them for doing the right thing

3 months ago, I challenged myself to do something totally crazy - attempt something no one who…read moreknows me would expect - something that, quite frankly, seemed scary to me. I got a personal trainer. With two little ones, I decided it's time I get healthier. But, what do I know about fitness?! From day 1 - I was put at ease by Nick. He met with me, talked to me about my goals and discussed what sort of options were available to me. He never once made me feel like it was a hard sell - more, he was here to answer my questions and encourage me. Most importantly, he assured me that this wasn't going to be something that was going to drive me away. The team was going to work with me at my pace. I decided I'd go three mornings a week - totally crazy, right?! Now, I work with Vince three early mornings a week. Vince is awesome! He's fun to work with, super knowledgeable - always taking the time to explain things to me. And, most importantly, he's encouraging. I'm nowhere NEAR as advanced as some of the people I see, but Vince makes me feel like I have a place there. Just a few months ago, I would have NEVER thought you'd EVER find me in a gym. Now, I look forward to going!

Update: Turk was able to remove my google review, which is a shame. He claimed to have also done…read moreblood tests for his competitors before and after prep, but that was not the case for me.

Decent gym and reasonably priced even though membership just shot up 70% with no warning…read more My biggest concern is their lack of attention to cleanliness. Broken soap dispensers in the men's locker room. They often run out of wipe towels and cleaner. Yet mopping the floor is somehow a priory with everyone walking around.

Sunday around 10:00am at Crunch Fitness Beaverton was one of the most unprofessional experiences…read moreI've seen in a gym. A manager handled a simple membership dues issue by yelling across the entire gym floor that my partner "could not work out until a fee was paid." This was done loudly, publicly, and with zero respect. My partner and I are both long-time Crunch members, and no one should be treated like that over a billing question. It was embarrassing to watch and even worse to experience. Situations like that should be handled privately and professionally, not broadcast across a room full of people. What made it more concerning is that employees mentioned this manager has a pattern of yelling at staff as well. If that is true, it is a serious culture problem, not just a one-time mistake. Crunch promotes a welcoming environment, but this was the exact opposite. I will be following up with management directly, but this needs to be addressed immediately. No member or employee should be treated this way.

Ok, before today i hadn't been to Planet Fitness in....close to 9 months?? I don't know, but it has…read morebeen a while. Yesterday I booked a flight to NYC. I deserve a vacation and in October I will be taking a NONSTOP flight to JFK. I will have a week in the best city in the country...I am planning on visiting all 5 boroughs (Beastie Boy style) and hitting up the best eats à la the food network. I figured that if I am 5 months out from this excursion, I deserve to look and feel better when I do it. Tonight after work I hit the gym and did some cardio and a little chest work. It was surprising how my body reacted...it wants to be challenged...ironic that I just bought a TV, but now I can balance it out. There has been some changes to the gym. It looks like there was some rearranging of the machines and some of the elliptical machines had been upgraded. Some things haven't changed though. Like people not understanding how to control their weights. There was also a machine that was squeaking...I think it was a recumbent bike...it seriously needs some WD40. I couldn't be the only one annoyed by it...could I? Oh well, I am looking forward to my trip and I am planning on looking a lot better come October...

Whoever closed on 6/27 was quite rude. He started turning off all the lights at 9:35 saying it was…read more10 and they were closed. He was leaving them off for a few seconds at a time which at a gym is very unsafe. At 9:52 he started walking around yelling at people to leave because it was "already 10". It was just rude and unnecessary. I warning or two would be good but he went too far.

Heidi and her vigor for fitness sell herself. My wife and I have hired trainers in every town we've…read morelived in and left our current trainer after watching her work with clients at the gym as we just went through the motions with ours. She isn't interested in just collecting payment after her session, she's wholly dedicated to exceeding your goals. Her enthusiasm is unmatched, her encouraging cheerleading to get those last reps up makes it challenging and SO FUN. She's creative, never repetitive as so many trainers are and when you need that dose of pre-workout, she's got you! Ladies, don't let her fierce beauty intimidate you, she's as sweet as she is strong. Guys, hire this woman if you want a hell of a workout. We love you girl!

I love working with Heidi! She is very motivating, has a ton of energy, and knows her stuff. She…read morechallenges me both physically and mentally which I love. I not only love the results of how my body looks, I also love how I feel as a person. She is very inspiring... her journey. She also keeps me on my toes by changing things up where I never get bored and different muscles are being worked. Thanks Heidi for working with me!!! You're the best!! LC

Look D1 is a place your KIDS can go tkbe encouraged, to get fit, and to get real training and…read morecoaching. My reason for not signing my kids up, because $25/class is $100 a week for two kids a week. Which is $400/month. Which is a car payment. Nonetheless, my son's baseball schedule actually doesn't allow us to to any consistent training because the game days and times change each week. I really liked the LOW pressure approach to check it out for free and think about it. I never felt harassed or aggravated by "aggressive sales people." My daughter, who is extremely social and normally confident, was VERY nervous to be in the "check it out" session. They are both (my son and daughter,) "Rookie" aged and therefore did the same introductory class. Coach D was running the class. I was impressed because I had been training at a professional training facility with a trainer and Coach D was running the kids through what I had done doe warmups. He didn't let them give up and gently pushed. My daughter was feeling frustrated and told him that she felt like she wasn't doing as well as the other kids. And she felt weird as the only girl there. He told her that at D1, there are no girls or boy, just athletes. And she was doing better and picking it up quicker than most boys do. I had honestly not thought she would be interested in doing it at all, she just tagged along since we didn't have school and we're out running errands. But she was REALLY pumped up. She was stronger than age realized and really enjoyed it. She often feels super intimidated by new things but after completing it gets very excited. I love that she felt challenged, accepted and that she really wanted to go back. If we could get her alone there and make it worthwhile financially I think it would be so good for her. Maybe later. See y'all maybe this summer.

My kids started attending D1 as an extra way to stay fit and to push themselves. Their ages have…read morethem in separate classes suitable for them and engaging for them and their peers. They found coaches that they really like, that engage well with all others, and that challenge and encourage them. My kids enjoy their time here and leave with a great workout.

I started going to Bodyplace and working with Tim when I was 3 months pregnant. I worked out with…read morehim 3xs a week throughout my pregnancy and it was the BEST decision I ever made! He had a strong knowledge of what to do and what not to do. I was able to simply keep healthy throughout my pregnancy and keep some muscle... weight loss was obviously not a goal. Tim was supportive, knowledgeable and changed his workouts as I grew. I HIGHLY recommend Tim and the Bodyplace. Tim has a passion for what he does and it shows. I brought questions to him every week about food and food choices. It is a non-intimidating environment and there was no judgement. IF you are just starting out and don't know where to begin... this is the place to go.

Tim makes sweat sah-weet! His approach to training works for me (sometimes marathon runner,…read moresometimes couch-potato) - it's FUN! I will forever be grateful for the sledgehammer workout - good for the body and the work-a-day blues!