So appreciative of the environment for growth that Khino cultivates with PPT…read more As someone not familiar with gyms or fitness at all but looking to make a lifestyle change that incorporated more activity and resulted in increased strength and mobility, it was intimidating to start but the process, but from the moment training began it has been educational, welcoming and fun. I'd definitely recommend working with Khino to achieve your personal fitness goals. Lots of flexible approaches for any schedule and budgets, a great motivational presence, and a boundless amount of fitness knowledge (plus he's always ready with an appropriate sitcom quote for any scenario). I've loved my experience.

I started training with Portland Physical Training about a year ago and haven't looked back! I have…read morealways felt intimidated by the idea going to a gym and was overwhelmed about where to start and what I could/should do. I needed someone to walk me through how to get the most out of the gym, to give me the confidence to pursue fitness on my own, and to keep me coming back every week. So far I've worked with both Khino and Nataliia who have enthusiastically given me everything I've wanted and more. They don't take a one-size-fits-all approach, and they understand my goals and what's important to me so that we can focus on that every session. I have always felt that I could ask them anything without feeling stupid or like I don't "belong" there. They are clearly experts at what they do but are very kind and welcoming to newbies like me. I end every session feeling tired but accomplished at having completed the workouts they designed for me. I can't recommend PPT strongly enough!

This gym has such a friendly, welcoming vibe. It's funky, down-to-earth, and full of character in a…read moreway that feels genuinely comfortable instead of polished and intimidating. The front desk staff is always really nice, and the trainers seem awesome overall. I can definitely recommend mine, Will. He's knowledgeable, astute, goal-focused, and encouraging. It also feels like a genuinely respectful space. I haven't seen anyone leering or acting like a jerk - quite the opposite. And people are good about reracking weights and wiping down equipment. Parking can be a little bit of a situation at times, and people sometimes seem to wait around for spots for some reason, but there's actually plenty of parking diagonally across the street in the garage. Street parking is also often free or just a couple of bucks, so it's very manageable once you know the options. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot. Great vibe, great trainers, and solid equipment. There's even a hot tub in the locker room. It's not a polished, spa-looking place, but honestly that's part of the charm. I'd much rather deadlift somewhere with personality than in a lifeless beige box.

Very friendly and helpful staff! Tightly packed space but has everything you need in a safe and…read moreinclusive environment! Group fit instructors are excellent, just wish they had more class offerings in the evening. Bit more expensive than your typical chain gym like Planet Fitness

i feel sad to leave a poor review of a place i've never been, but therein lies the problem. i want…read moreto learn Muay Thai, and i've been checking out places all around town, looking for what "feels like home" to me. i'm also not experienced in any fighting arts, so it felt important to me to try several places. sadly, it seems classes at Portland Thai Boxing are so full or overflowing they can't manage to get back to me, or they don't care/don't want my business for some other reason. i've tried emailing them twice (one week apart) from different email addresses. i've also tried DM'ing them on Instagram. they seem to have the time to make IG posts and stories but haven't bothered responding to my DM. i would have jumped at the chance to sign up for their unique 6-week fundamentals program. this place was recommended to me by a friend who is a local fighter and very passionate about it, but i guess i'll never know.

Very disappointing experience with Portland Thai Boxing…read more I wanted to train while I was visiting Portland and PDX Thai Boxing seemed like an awesome spot. I emailed the gym to ask about waivers/drop-in fee but didn't receive a response. I figured I could handle everything when I got the the gym. Once I got to Portland I decided to take the 10am Monday class. After spending the money to take a Lyft to the gym, I get there and no one was at the front desk. Someone pointed me towards one of the coaches and I asked him about a drop-in fee. The coach informed me that PDX Thai Boxing doesn't do drop-in's because of Oregon Covid policies. Apparently I was supposed to sign up for some online portal that would've let me sign up for class. Since I didn't sign up, I couldn't train. The coach informed me that there was a phone number I could call to talk to someone and then asked me to leave the gym (he wasn't mean or disrespectful about it). I called the number and got a voicemail. The coach was doing his job and the policy is this policy, but it sucked to get turned away from the gym. I should've called ahead, that was my mistake. Overall, the whole experience felt really bad. The worst part is that the gym looked really nice! If you're looking to train here make sure you call ahead or you might get turned away.

I never would have imagined that I would still be going to any gym two years after my first class…read more Now I can't imagine going anywhere else. My goal in coming to McConnell's was simply to help give me an outlet for moving my body. I didn't join with the intention of actually learning anything, just show up, cardio, and go home. It's been such a chill experience that I now take 4 classes a week, I'm gaining muscles, and am developing actual skills and knowledge. But the best part? I MADE FRIENDS! This gym attracts some pretty great people. It's welcoming to all body types, genders, orientations, and nationalities. And there's never any pressure to be more involved than you want to be. I have no interest in actually fighting, but I'm having a great time. I love this place.

As we cautiously reemerge from our Covid hibernation, finding a safe place to work out is a real…read moreconcern. Well, here it is. This gym is definitely doing it right. Limited number of people, spaced out so we don't get germy with each other, all the windows open, hand washing, disinfecting.... all the things are happening here. This is a boxing gym, you dont come here for a treadmill or to get swole. That helps keep it not too crowded. We roll in, participate in a well planned hour of drills and hard work, and roll out. Let me just say, this is one of the most comfortable boxing clubs I've ever been in. 2nd floor with windows all around. The natural light is amazing. There is a ring and plenty of bags and gear. They sponsor a club, and if your goal is to throw down for real you can acquire that skill and practice here. I just want to be in the zone, get out of my head, hit it hard for an hour and walk out feeling mighty. Mission accomplished.

Been coming to this location for 20 years and have seen the gym go through many changes, especially…read moreduring COVID. Typically I'm here to swim laps and take water aerobics, so can't comment on the gym classes or equipment. Itzel teaches water aerobics M-W_F at 9am and her classes are packed largely due to her energy and the workout everyone gets. It's hard to keep a class fresh when it's three times a week, but Itzel manages to keep everyone engaged with excellent, varied music, exercises, and her smile and energy. For lap swimming, this is my favorite pool because it's much longer than the other LA Fitness locations At 25 meters vs 25 yards, which really makes a difference. There are 3 lanes, which swimmers split, and rarely do you have to wait for a lane unless you want to swim at 10am on M-W-F right after water aerobics when many people stay in the pool to continue their workouts. The showers, sauna and locker rooms are relatively clean. I say relatively, because it depends on the volume and the cleanliness of those using these spaces. I will say the woman who cleans the ladies locker room works her bitt off and is always sanitizing and wiping things clean.

I signed up for a trial pass twice but never received an email so I tried walking in. While I was…read morewaiting, another person walked in with the same issue. They asked us both to have a seat then, after some time, they called the other person back before me (despite me being there 10 mins prior). After almost giving up, I got a phone call asking me when I'd like to come in for a tour (the employee didn't seem to know I was already there waiting). After all that, I got a quick workout in but the space was overcrowded and dirty, some of the weight machines were covered in rust and the locker room was unkept. I didn't return for days 2 or 3 of the trial pass, I'll probably just try something local instead of a big box gym like this.

I have been coming here for almost 1 year now and I can't sing their praises enough. I love the…read morestaff here. Every single one of them is always so friendly, fun and helpful. The coaches are freakin bad ass. I think when because I come often they really get to know me and my goals as well as any issues I have been struggling with like my sciatic pain or the weekness I still have in my shoulder from my shoulder replacement. They also really hype me up to keep going during the challenges to push myself to go harder or longer than I ever thought I could. But they always place safety and form first. Kylie, Taryn, Lafayette, and Erin are my usual crew and I get so happy to see them. I'm so happy I came here, I even got my husband to start coming.

Visited while on a trip and enjoyed the workout! I only attended one class here at 5 am so keep…read morethat in mind. I was greeted with a friendly manner when I walked in. The studio spaces vary and this one is more elongated and felt a little tighter. They also had the newer treadmills which feel a little harder to change speeds on. They also kept the studio dark which was different and people may like in the early morning! There were only 6 people in the class but from what I hear, there are less people going to classes post pandemic. There's a parking garage that you can get validated or you can do street parking.

Highly recommend this SPA. It's truly an amazing self care/mental health day respite. It's smack…read moredab in the middle of a sort of industrial/commercial/live space neighborhood in Portland. Some truly wonderful graffiti/urban art in the surrounding area. I digress. So this place is located inside of a modernish residential building. You would not know there is a SPA inside unless you actually go into the establishment, get checked in, and take the elevator up to the actual SPA. There you will see two nicely sized hot tubs and a cold plunge tub. Be warned that cold plunge is COLD! Opposite the tubs are the dry sauna and steam room which are HOT and the steam room is steamy! It does not take long to get a good sweat going, and before you know it you can feel the toxins and bad juju just melting away. They several types of water to re-hydrate room temp and cold water and sparkling water. I do believe I saw some plates that had oranges or apples or something of the sort. Be sure to try one of the foot scrub baths and massage. It really is the perfect tonic for pampering and stress relief. The massage therapist who handle my feet and calves was super friendly and professional. This foot care scrub and massage really the feet and calves much needed tension relief. There is a wonderful outdoor relaxation deck with lots of lounge chairs and tables to take breaks in between soak, sauna, and steam. This deck area overlooks a portion of the Portland city scape and highway. What made this deck enjoyable for me was waxing existential about what the folks in the cars driving by on the freeway might be thinking as you head back for a second dip into the hot tub. The SPA, locker and shower, and changing areas are all thoroughly maintained, clean, and give you everything you need to transition back into the Portland Urban. A really pleasant and enjoyable surprise Portland surprise.

I had the chance to visit both Knot Springs and Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel... and let's just…read moresay....they are not in the same league. Knot Springs? It's giving upgraded gym vibes. Think 24 Hour Fitness, but make it wellness. Hot tub, steam, sauna... clean, simple, and the staff are genuinely great. No complaints there. But the experience itself? It's just... basic. Cascada, on the other hand, is a whole different level. The comparison honestly feels like Spirit vs Delta, Holiday Inn vs The Ritz, Nissan vs Lexus. Once you've experienced that level of intention, design, and atmosphere, it's hard to go back. Knot Springs isn't bad, it's just not that. If you're looking for a straightforward soak, it'll do the job. But if you're chasing an elevated, immersive wellness experience... you might leave wanting more.

I am a beginner/intermediate climber doing top ropes and boulders. I climb two or three times a…read moreweek here and at PRG. PRO: lots of boulder V0-V3 problems, routes that allow one to work on particular techniques, rock climbing vs comp orientation(?), easy to meet other climbers, route rotation is good. Not crowded from 900AM to 300PM, wide age range, in SE PDX. Very laid back vibe makes it easy to chat with and hang out with other climbers. CON: Sometimes the grades seem a little off: a V1 with V2 holds or placement, a V3 that is V2 easy. The staff can be terrific or indifferent, tending toward indifferent. The little key lockers need to be ripped out and replaced, the strength training area is cramped and aerobic gear is an afterthought. The Circuit is an old school gym in a good way: a little dark, a little dinged up, not terribly big, no cafe, and a lot of serious regulars. If what you want to do is boulder, this is the place in Portland to do it.

I really enjoyed this gym. It felt really welcoming and the employees were super nice. The waiver…read moreprocess was easy and didn't take long at all. 22$ for students and around 4$ for shoes but you can be there all day if you want. I liked that there were beginner and advanced options and the walls weren't too high because I can be scared of jumping down.

I was in town for a week and attended the Portland Team Fitness morning classes each day. All the…read moreinstructors were excellent, expert fitness coaches. They were all very knowledgeable and they fostered an encouraging and positive team environment tailored to all fitness levels. Every day was different so that kept the classes really interesting and time just flew by even though the workouts were tough! Cardio, weights, mobility - all in a fun and effective format. The gym goers each morning were also great to work out with, everyone was so positive and putting in their best effort even though it was 5am. I can't wait to return to Portland and attend again. The space was very clean, organized and had all the equipment you could want. I noticed a couple people were having personal training in the back half of the gym while the class was going on, so that looked like a great option too. Easy to park and there are cubbies to put your belonging in next to the workout space. I felt so welcome and already part of a team even though I was just a visitor there.

Alayne knows her stuff. And she is NOT one of those trainers who likes to /has to remind you of…read morethat every other second. The atmosphere/attitude at PTF is happy, fun, dedicated, and hardcore only in the dedication to be happy and fun. But don't you think for one sweaty second that t his means it's all a bunch of powder puff gals, jogging around a room to oldies --- noooooooooooooo. You will sweat and you'll be sore, and you may even think you're going to die at one point or another, but in a good way. Your thighs/belly/flappy arm places will thank you.

The fire throwing was incredible to watch. So glad I happened upon this. Very talented artists and…read moregreat music.

I am so happy I found JaJa Circus! It is my ideal aerial gym: lots of space, height, big windows…read morewith lots of light, and tons of apparatuses! They have plenty of room for acrobatics, handstands, floor work, etc. The ceiling height is wonderful: 26' ceilings. They have lots of aerial classes and private lesson availability: silks, trapeze, corde lisse, straps, sling, lyra, and some custom apparatuses as well. The founders are veteran circus performers with decades of experience in Cirque du Soleil and Le Rêve, among others. I trust their industry expertise, knowledge, and connections. So happy to be training here!