I have attended Fulcrum Fitness at Hawthorne for about 2 years…read more Pros: Staff - I think that staff are the most important element of group fitness classes. I have had a great time with all the instructors at Fulcrum. They hit the sweet spot between encouraging and over the top cheerleading. They all know their stuff and give good corrections. The workouts are varied in format, music, and focus so I didn't get bored. I had a serious injury and they modified exercises for me while I progressed back to full weight bearing and impact. The instructors I regularly look for are Jai, Freddy, Cheryl, and Dakayla. I loved Rodney but he moved. Space: The gym looks like a gym, not a health spa. I like this. It is clean and well maintained. There is an outdoor platform and a garage door which has been great for COVID necessary ventilation. COVID: They took it seriously [sanitation, masking, ventilation] and even let me know when I may have been exposed [pre-vaccine era]. Payment: I had a few hiccups with injuries and life changes and they were gracious about suspending my membership until I could return. Women: There are tons of badass women who work out here. Classes are dominated by women. Cons: I cannot really think of any. For first time boot camp/weight lifters, I would recommend doing their health assessment/intro interview. They will show you some moves there. Don't be intimidated by the acronyms or moves - everyone can do them and pros will give you good individual attention if you need it.

Beware of this gym. Their group training is mediocre to good depending on the trainer, but the…read moremanagement is unethical. They're duplicitous when it comes to personal training rates and they completely ignore sexual harassment complaints. They won't do anything about it, but they'll still send you advertisements and training deals via text.

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.

As far as big box gyms go this one is pretty good. Plenty of equipment, they keep it clean and well…read moremaintained for the most part, and people are friendly and easy going. I've tried Planet fitness, Crunch, and 24 hour fitness and MUV is definitely the best of the bunch. The men's sauna has never worked for as along as I've been a member (two years) which is my main complaint.

Lowering my rating to two stars because they just raised the membership rates. There has been no…read morenew equipment added, and the sauna in the men's locker room is still broken. It has been like this for about three years. It is frustrating to see prices go up while nothing improves. It is also annoying that the trainers have a private room that only they and their clients can use, yet they still take up a lot of space in the open workout areas. To be fair, it is probably still the best gym in the area for the price, but the bar is pretty low on this side of town.

I recently took a class here and this space is amazing! The staff were very accommodating and…read moreknowledgeable! I like how all the kettlebells were the same size but different weights. It made me feel like I was just as strong as everyone else! Everything was very clean and there was ample parking in the back. I learned a lot during the class and this was the perfect setting! Thanks Fulcrum Fitness!

I have been training at Fulcrum for about 10 months, and it has been SO REWARDING. I was…read moreintimidated by the classes at first, but the folks at Fulcrum made me feel very welcome. In particular I have found a fantastic gym guru in Sonia. Her classes have changed my life. She has a gift for crafting perfect workouts that hit all the high notes while still being scalable. 10 out of 10!!

Laura is an awesome personal trainer. She meets me were I'm at each time I come in. If my body…read moreneeds to be pushed, she pushes me. If my body needs a light day, she knows what I need to still get a quality workout. Highly recommend Laura and PDXSTRENGTH

PDX Strength is a community unto itself. I've been there 9 years and I've learned a lot about…read morefitness, strength and mobility. Jocelyn Streng and her staff care very much about their clients and I feel very much at home there.

Just what Ridgefield needed! I held off joining a gym because there was nothing close and…read moreconvenient to Ridgefield, then I found Therapy Fitness. Many classes to choose from and times that work with my schedule. There are a variety of body types and ages of women working out, so I feel super comfortable and welcomed. The classes are awesome, they are challenging for a beginner like me, but the trainers are great to give options on moves that still make you feel the workout. I leave each class feeling mentally uplifted and sore as heck, but a good 'I worked hard' sore. 100% recommend.

Great facility for functional training and weightlifting. Love coming here for early morning group…read moreworkouts and starting my day off right! Great people and great energy here. Staff is very knowledgeable and knows their stuff, modifications and correct form are always addressed for exercises. Highly recommend!

I moved to the Portland area this past summer and immediately started looking for an outdoor boot…read morecamp. I'd been attending an Adventure Boot Camp in San Jose for the past year, and knew I needed to keep the exercise going. Plus, I was hoping to meet some people since I knew no one here. I discovered the Lake Oswego Adventure Boot Camp after a disappointing try at a different camp. I've been with them since August and what a fun summer and fall it's been! The fantastic trainers are Katie and Noelle; they are very energetic, supportive, and funny, even at 5:30am! Every workout has been unique; I can't think of one complete repeat. That keeps things interesting, challenging, and definitely not boring. I've consistently burned 400+ calories (as per my heart rate monitor) each workout, which for me is awesome. If you can't do a move, they provide alternate exercises to avoid injury. We use weights, move around the park (but will be moving indoors for the winter next month), and have fun doing it. They have camps at 5:30am, 7am, and 8:30am, 4 days a week. And if you want an evening class, they have their "Power Half-hour", which I haven't taken, but I hear it's quite challenging and fun too. I drive 10 miles to get to their location (Foothills Park for outdoor, and the Wizer's building for winter) - at 5:30am. The best part is that when the hour is over, you've gotten a great workout done, and you're wide awake and ready to start your day. Thanks Katie & Noelle!

If you are looking for something to jump start your fitness goals, something that you will actually…read morelook forward to doing, and working out with a group of fun loving ladies with excellent leadership by Katie, then this boot camp is a must! I was hesitant at first because I am not in the best shape and I was concerned that it would be to hard for me, but Katie makes each work out customized to your fitness level. I knew I was having a good time, because the hour flew by, and I knew I was getting a good work out, because I was sore after every class. Beyond the results you will see in the mirror, Katie (and Noelle) are very sweet, caring ladies who really have your best interest at heart, and want you to success in your fitness goals. I couldn't recommend it more.

I've had training sessions with trainer Logan Steelman at Vive Fitness…read more I have a tight schedule as student with a chronic illness that drains my energy quickly -- because of that, I've always been intimidated by the gym environment. However, training with Logan really made me comfortable with the gym. After my injury, he gave me a customized, simple, slow routine with consideration of my low energy levels. We started off with simple balancing exercises to strengthen with my physical therapy exercises. He is also knowledgeable in nutrition as well that is not just limited to fitness and has helped me create meal plans.

Logan Steelman is amazing!! Since I've started training with him he's been nothing but professional…read moreand attentive.

I've gone to both the bootcamps as well as Animal Athletics personal training sessions. I starting…read morenoticing results pretty quickly. I'm stronger and my speed on my runs has improved. Willie McBride is coaching me to finish Mt. Hood 50 in July 2014. I've run 6 marathons with no coaching and thought I had all the skills to get run a 50 miler. I realized that I need expert advice and turned to the guys that have successfully run ultra marathons and trained other runners. I highly recommend Animal Athletics.

Hidden gem gym in Portland!…read more Group fitness classes with individual training available. The classes are well designed and the instructors are attentive and encouraging! I could imagine someone feeling intimidated or a little lost if they've only worked with machines. Talk to the desk staff, they are very eager to help!

My highest recommendation for this gym, and this is not my first rodeo. I've belonged to the…read morecorporate gyms at Nike and Adidas as well as smaller boutique ones and big national chains, so I know a good thing when I see it. If you're shopping around for one to try, especially now as part of a New Year's resolution plan, put this place at the top of your list. Here are my favorite things about this place: 1. Nice welcoming vibe. You will be greeted by name every time. There's a friendly spirit about the place. They decorate for holidays. They make it easy with their "Try us out for $30" trial (any three group classes but a 1:1 trainer session). Each quarter they ask people what other classes they might like to see added. 2. Fantastic variety of workout options, from 6am to 6pm. So many different small group workout class options every week plus optional drop-in open gym for those who want to do their solo thing (the gym posts videos on their Instagram of that week's open gym suggested workout) plus lot of choices for 1:1 personal trainers. 3. Very clean and super organized. You know how many gyms smell like a men's locker room, or with stuff scattered about? This is the opposite of that. Everyone uses the provided spray bottles to clean things off and they've got a whole wall of hand washing stations. They've even got plants and custom wall murals. 4. Excellent instructors. Some classes have just a few people, others can be closer to 15. Either way, the trainers are very engaged throughout, not just chirping, "Keep it up! Looking strong!" type stuff but actually helping each person with correct form, or bringing over a different weight, or spotting when needed. None of them play favorites nor are ever checking their email on their phone. 5. Reasonable rates. Depending how you structure yours, I think it's about $20 per group class and/or $90 per 50-min 1:1 personal trainer. Not once have I felt pressured via any upselling. Instead, various people at the front desk have said, "Actually, if you do it this way, you can save even more on that..." 6. Good energy. The trainers do a nice job with their playlists on the iPad and clearly enjoy their job. I especially like that they keep the banter light and no one is ever talking about, say, political topics. Also nice that it's co-ed. For those wondering, gender-wise the instructors/trainers skew female (I think 14 are women and 4 are men), as do the small group classes (if a dozen people sign up, three or four are usually men). 7. Portland crowd. This isn't LA where you look around the room and feel either ugly or under-dressed or probably both. Nor is it the NYC Equinox tribe where people are looking to pick up a date or scoff if you don't know what Amagansett is. It's very much "come as you are" because it's about people each having their own reason for being here. You don't need to go buy a new outfit or cut some weight before coming here. Lots of body shapes, lots of ages. 8. Community spirit. If you're looking to just drop in, get your pump in and get out, easily done. But if you're looking for something more, they do a nice job with additional occasional offerings like a summer camping trip, Thanksgiving potluck, yoga w/ live acoustic tunes, bringing in a guy from Notre Dame crew team to show proper form on rowing machines, etc. 9. Great customer service. If you've got a question, they answer it immediately, however you prefer: onsite, text, email, phone. No one here ever tells you, "I don't know" or "I'll have to check with my manager" like they do elsewhere. 10. Supportive financially. If you need to take an extended break of a few weeks or few months for any personal reason, they're happy to put things on pause. If you lost your job and life is feeling heavy, they work with you to find a solution so that you don't have to cut gym time from your routine. You get the idea. I'll stop now. Every neighborhood could use a place like this, where there are no cliques and people can be as introverted or as social as they want and it's all good.