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.

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!

Having worked with several different trainers in the last 4 years, I knew the first day I worked…read morewith Lisa she was going to change my life. And I can honestly say she has. Lisa has a way of encouraging and challenging me to increase each of my exercises to the next level. But beyond that, if I ask her a question, and she is not sure of the answer, she says "let me do some research". I have never had a trainer do that before. I am so impressed with Lisa as a person as well as a trainer that as a result, 3 of my friends now utilize her services. I look forward to our work out sessions because it is fun and fulfilling. Not many people can say that about their training experience. I encourage you to have Lisa be your personal trainer. She is one in a million! Brauna

Incredibly excited to kick start my journey with EVOLVE! I've enrolled for 10 private / at home…read morepersonal training sessions to limit my exposure to any illness and be closure to my new born daughter. It's a perfect fit for me and my family. Lisa, the owner, is incredibly warm and welcoming. I was immediately comfortable with her which helped enhance and personalize my experience in selecting a trainer and schedule. I've already connected with my trainer Shannon. She comes across very knowledgeable, professional, and fun! I am looking forward to creating a sustainable and consistent health plan with her that I can build on and maintain!

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 wish everyone could be part of a gym like this. Safe, supportive, fun, clean, kind, truly…read morecustomized workouts, and just a lot of care and attention put into this space, aka the people, both the staff and clients. I'd been eyeing this gym last year but wasn't motivated enough. I then severely injured my meniscus and as a queer disabled woman I felt concerned about my health trajectory. My progress has been phenomenal and so many things in my life have gotten easier. I'm slowly easing off the crutches and feel confident I can and will move forward but will also be able to handle inevitable life setbacks. Gina and her team treat you like a whole person - I needed a lot of accommodations due to multiple disabilities and problem issues like hypermobility, joint dislocations, migraines, nerve pain in my shoulders and hips, and more. We've worked through them all and I'm so grateful I made this choice and to Gina and Joe for their constant encouragement and what actually feels like love. I'll add this gym does rehab work like with me but other things too like elite athlete work, expectant mums, post partum folks, and some other specialities too. Highly highly recommend.

Wow! what I can say this is really a rehab center for individuals improving their health that may…read morenot have pain. I really like the personalization and also senior fitness program, although I feel I am too YOUNG to be called a senior. Thanks Gina! Great job!

Great gym -- plenty of machines, very clean and well maintained. Love the sauna and the staff is…read morereally helpful.

I just joined this gym, so I will happily update this review in the future to see if it still holds…read moretrue, but I'm very pleased so far. Pros: SIX squat racks An AMAZING shower Great cleanliness Able to provide proof of vaccination to go unmasked Not crowded with machines Light/bright space Friendly staff Can see if they're at capacity online Cons: No hamstring curl machine Classroom space maybe needs some TLC ... no other cons that I've found yet Looking forward to spending more time here and for the class schedule to expand!

This is a locally owned gym. Its awesome:…read more 1. Lots and lots of weights. Stations, free weights. Ropes, bands. You name it, they have it. 2. Clean. Clean. Clean. It's well maintained and I believe the cleanest gym I've been to. 3. Affordable. 35 bucks a month. 4. Locally owned. Not some corporate soulless place.

Hello, my husband and I were walking around sellwood while visiting family and we came across this…read moregym. Decided to go in and met the owner Shaun. He was absolutely great and we immediately fell in love with the whole gym layout and equipment available. We went back the next day with a guest pass and loved how clean the whole place was and how all the members were nice and followed the gym etiquette. If we lived in town this would definitely be our spot!

I started working out with Lily-Rygh in May of 2014. I had never worked out in a gym before so…read morerelied completely on her expertise. I love how she changes up my work outs to keep me interested and engaged and she adjusts to whatever is going on with me not only physically but emotionally. She is hilarious and caring and awesome. She celebrates my success, like upping my wights or reps!, and is supportive though hard times. She is awesome!

The second best decision I ever made was following an Instagram post by Flexible Fitness to a body…read morepositive, om-free yoga session lead by none other than the fabulous Lily-Rygh herself! The best decision I've ever made was to pursue personal training with Lily-Rygh. I have embraced a new confidence in the gym, increased my strength and flexibility, and actually *gasp* ENJOY moving my body in a low stress, high fun environment. If you've grown up fat and understand the shame and insecurity surrounding body movement, this is huge. There is absolutely zero pressure to lose weight and instead the focus is on gaining strength, mobility, and finding joy in movement. Check, check, check on all 3 for me. I have not only found all of this, but also support, love and community from Lily-Rygh and her badass crew. Can't get much better than that!

Ryan is a wonderful trainer. He knows what he is doing and was able to motivate me to improve.read more

Ryan listened to my goals and created a customized plan for me. He pushed me really hard and kept…read moreme motivated! I've worked with other trainers who were inconsistent and unreliable. He also helped me understand why I was doing certain exercises, what muscle specifically was being targeted and how to structure the workout to target all muscle groups. Definitely would recommend!

So fun! A little intimidating when going alone as many have their groups or friends established…read more Advice is go with a friend.

After taking loads of classes here, and even taking triple back-to-back classes sometimes, I…read moretemporarily have stopped coming here because I don't have the flexibility in my schedule to come. It really is mostly a location thing and I had to prioritize another (also great) workout studio near my home that I could walk to in a shorter time that it took me to drive or ride my bike to Pulse. But about this place: I love that you can take classes back to back so you can get both strength training and cardio out of the way. And they even have wonderful recovery/muscle-repair type classes as well. Anyway, I miss Pulse! I hope their schedule and my schedule align sooner than later because I would love to go back and dance my butt off!