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.

After suffering a lower back injury from a combination of weekend warrior wrestling and grappling,…read morefollowed by a week of desk sitting my lower back became painful and my posture terrible. I've tried various methods to fix the problem. Stretching, yoga, and massage where of no help. Core strengthening and posture training helped, but didn't solve the root problem. Paul's approach was the most effective because it addresses the fundamental underlying issue: improper motion and function. Paul's approach is to do many of the same things you would do in physical therapy but doing them repeatedly over time that you just cant get in two hours a week a physical therapists office. To get the same amount of treatment would cost thousands of dollars that your insurance just wouldn't pay. Paul's been a great help. The thing I like best about working with Paul is that it is obvious he is both compassionate and outcome driven. Clearly his main motivation is helping his students and not maximizing short-term profit by selling a 'quick fix'. Paul is not the kind of guy to be phony, or fake, or blow smoke up your butt trying to oversell you an expensive plan providing an immediate life-long fix. Rather, he offers very reasonable pricing and provides a ton of value considering what his time is worth as both an accredited PT and all around awesome teacher. I would advise anyone not to go through life with a "functional dysfunction", or worse, self-medicate with opiates or rush off to spinal surgery. Working with Paul in his small group setting really helped me gradually train my body to be used in the correct manner we are born with. We cant forget bad habits and body dysfunction, but we can learn new, proper, patterns to replace the bad movement patterns, and that is a fundamental goal of the Body Rehab Gym.

I am a professional in this field and I loved it when Paul opened up his amazing gym across the…read moretrain tracks here in Milwaukee. I have been taking his classes faithfully and I just love them. They are just what this old body of mine needs. I want to refer everybody! Look into it. Paul's concept is amazing and so many of us need just this kind of work before we go any further into our exercise regimens. Paul is helping us with our deep foundation. And the classes are totally affordable, easy, and educational.

I've been training with Ryan for close to 3 months now and I've made much more progress than I ever…read morehad with all the years of group exercise classes or self training. I've gained pounds of muscle and lost pounds of fat beyond my expectations for 2 consecutive months. Ryan focuses on technique and education which maximizes the efficiency of the lifting sessions. He also pushes and spots to failure. I would not be able to get the same gains without him.

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

Eric delivers private dance lessons (such as ballet and Argentine Tango), group dance/fitness…read moreclasses, private training, and pilates instruction. I have received private lessons as well as group lessons from Eric and in my opinion he is a great teacher. I have primarily studied beginning ballet with him, as well as Argentine Tango, and group classes which incorporate basic fitness/pilates/barre exercises. Eric does a great job at teaching both the choreography and the form of the various dances and exercises we practice in class. But what is equally important is that I I don't get bored or frustrated in class. He has amazing patience (I am 36 and learning ballet for the first time, if that tells you anything) and a great sense of humor which keeps the class relaxed and interesting. No tedious treadmill here, and no nasty looks when you don't do the moves properly right off the bat. He is also truly a professional and teaches to professional standards. I would definitely recommend him as a teacher.

Eric and I have been training together for years and I adore the guy! He knows the body like know…read moreother, he has a wonderful way with his clients and he is a fantastic person. Eric is always ready for a new challenge and he is a pleasure to work with. He works hard and only wants the best for his clients. You will not be disappointed!

This place is the best mixed martial arts gym in Portland, Oregon or perhaps even the northwest and…read moreI have visited a few places. I have been working with some very accomplished and decorated coaches in every discipline, this includes Olympic level boxing from Andy Minsker, black belt jiu jitsu instructers from the 10th Planet Team, Muay Thai professional coaches, All American Wrestling coaches, UFC/Bellator fighters, strength coaches etc. Not only are the coaches very knowledgeable and helpful,but the other students/teammates include some of the most accomplished mixed martial artist around, including Mike Pierce (UFC), Dave Jansen (Bellator), Pat Healy (UFC) plus many other professional and amateur fighters. In terms of MMA schools, this has to be like the Harvard or Yale of schools. The facility is pretty amazing and is filled with tons of well kept equipment including a full cage, huge mat area, various thai bags, etc. There is also quite a few people there for general fitness, and there are beginner and newbies as well, so it is very friendly for all people and everyone is welcome, but the gym does seem to attract some serious talent. However, it is not the just the skill level of the coaches and other students that keeps me coming back to this gym. ....I keep coming back because of the positive gym culture. This is like a unique and upbeat learning environment of teamwork, friendship, and camaraderie. If I could think of a drawback, I think a beginner may feel self conscious initially because of the many experienced students. However, when people stick that out, they will develop very rapidly and have a ton of fun doing it.

When I was a professional athlete, I worked with Zane at the A.I.M. academy. I have NEVER been in…read moresuch great shape! Throughout my 15 year career, I (as well as any other serious athlete) was always looking for something to give me an edge over my competition. What drew me to AIM was knowing so many Major Leaguers were enrolled in the program. But what kept me there was the results! Between learning techniques that I still use today, to the coaches Zane exposed me to, to ending up in the best shape of my life; I credit this program with playing a large roll in keeping me competitive into my mid 30's. As well as keeping me injury free due to emphasis on flexibility and complete body training, unlike many other programs I've seen that focus on major muscle groups only. Zane has an incredible understanding of physiology and how to get the human body to perform at peak levels. The results speak for themselves. Fifteen years of professional baseball, only two 1 week stints on the DL (disabled list) (one for a bone issue, one for a meniscus), and still having the ability to compete at extremely high levels even now, as a near 40 year old. Last year, as a 38 year old, I was still hitting low 90's on the radar guns. Even now days, as a coach and mentor, I recommend any serious athlete checkout Zane and his facility.

A. I. M. Is an indoor pitching / batting gym for all ages. My son signed up for a baseball clinic…read morerun by Matt Lokken (see photo). The group of boys was small - 7, ages 8-11. The gym was just the right size for one on one and small group lessons. The facility has nets floor to ceiling in a pulley system to hold in the hits. Synthetic turf flooring and a deep passage for pitching / hitting.

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 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.

The saying goes: 'It's always greener on the other side of the fence.'…read more I'm a customer crossing to the other side, to mingle with the community here and I tell you! If there's one in my neighborhood, I would give them a review, but none that I can see, nor want to join, as good as this center. Not anymore, since the pandemic, where I used to do business/volunteer/mingle with many people. This is the kind of center, that I would join, volunteer, and mingle with others, and do often, because it is the type that offers everything I NEED/WANT in a community. They know how to gather the community over for an afternoon 'delight'. The kids can stop by after school, the school bus stops right in both corners of the street, and they have many activities that both adults & children can participate. I've been visiting this center weekly, for a month, I've seen how the adults, teachers, staff and parents participated in activities in/out of the center, and of course there's food, music & shows. Inside, I can see piano and pool table, private music lessons too! I'd take that! Another plus, they have Thursday Market, from 4-8pm (new extended hour)! I'm trying to find 'weeds' to this garden, but none that I can 'pull'.

Although it's facilities are a little dated, Sellwood Community Center is a vibrant part of the…read moreneighborhood. All the staff has worked there forever, and they truly love and remember the kids they've worked with over the years. The offer a great list of options for parent/kiddo classes, to arts and music classes, adult exercise, music lessons, sign language and more. Their preschool and pre-k programs are affordable and high quality. My daughter is currently in the preschool class and is getting so much on building blocks of education and social interaction with peers. Her teacher, Tracy, is a seasoned vet in the field and really knows her stuff. Patty and Kim do an amazing job at keeping the Community Center right in the middle of the neighborhood's activities and does a great job partnering with other groups in Sellwood.