I have, perhaps like you, been a member of and/or visited just about every imaginable species of…read moregym including, for me, a visit to a Gym-Of-The-Gods (not me, name withstanding) at a Pac-10 university. All with pros/cons. That said, if you are at a point where you just want the solid, fashion-free workout basics available to you in a corner of our Belmont neighborhood, this is for you. It is the place where you arrive, do your thing, enjoy the friendly vibe and then head back out for a Stumptown across the street and off to your day. Very chill. Added bonus: Dan is the best owner ever. You'll see. PLUS: Stupendously upgraded ellipticals allowing you to revisit your favorite world-class trails in virtual reality. Of course, as befits the name of the gym and our local vibe, they give you a good workout AND generate electricity back to the grid thus allowing you to simultaneously remove both your lbs and carbon footprint. A perfect balance of green and machine without the preen.

Ok, so this gym is pretty awesome. It's not huge, or open 24 hours, but it has what you mostly need…read morewhen you need it. Big beefy meat head gym rats might be a little let down here, but it's prefect for someone who wants to get in or stay in shape. And you gotta love the fact that it's eco-friendly. Most of the cardio machines are low energy or create energy with your own body power. You've heard of horse power? What till to you a load of Jimbo Power! GRRRRRRR! Great neighborhood, and a really friendly owner. I'm glad I'm a member and looking forward to dropping some more lbs.

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!!

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.

Ridiculously crowded, difficult to find parking and the staff (cashier) was a real a-hole dictator…read more No customer service skills whatsoever, really spoiled the experience.

I've been attending PDXFIT regularly for three weeks, and am genuinely thrilled to write a review…read morefor this wonderful neighborhood gym. I've passed it for over a year, but dismissed it as it seemed too expensive. However, it being a four minute walk from my house and feeling my body slowly loose all fitness from being sedentary, it felt worth it to try the one week pass. After a week, I immediately signed up as a member, and it feels completely worth the cost. I've worked out at several gyms, ranging from 24 hour fitness types to similar boutique gyms like PDXFIT. PDXFIT has the ideal balance of friendliness, a relaxed environment, community orientation, with excellent and stringent teaching with a high level of focus on form and safety. It's also spotlessly clean, which is a pretty remarkable feat for a gym. Marco, the owner, and Halden, the other coach, are both wonderful, kind teachers who don't let you get away with poor form. Leslie, the co-owner, is also one of the friendliest and kindest people I've ever met. I particularly appreciate Marco's consistent focus on explaining the reasoning behind a particular exercise or way of doing something. Here are some questions I had before I came in that have been answered and will hopefully help others: 1) What do you get for the money? The membership covers small-group workouts six days per week. Classes are capped at 10 people so there's always plenty of room as well as access to coaching when needed. M,W,F,S are a combination of coached classes and open gym, T,Th are just open gym. The intangibles are that I've been a member for three weeks and have already been invited to three gym events that are either parties or supplemental workouts that include a social hour. 2) What kind of workouts are there? There are 3 different "tracks" you can take (not sure if it's actually called that) - one that is cardio focused, one weights focused, and one that is a blend of both. The workouts include for all a blend of free weights, barbells, kettlebells, and cardio (rowing, ski machine, or a horrible horrible hands and legs bike that is the meanest workout machine I've ever met), in different percentages depending on the track. The workouts are modifiable but I find myself very well challenged here. I also appreciate that the focus isn't on speed workouts outside of sprinting, and that timed rest is built into every workout, so I feel more able to focus on keeping my form than in crossfit or similar metcon type workouts. Each workout includes a warm-up, cool-down is on your own. 3) What level of fitness or knowledge do you have to have to be comfortable? I would say I personally have a medium level of knowledge and a currently low level of fitness, and I feel very comfortable there. There are people working out who are more "beginner" in terms of knowledge/fitness, as well as badasses who can apparently do one armed pull-ups and similar nonsense :D Everyone across the board has been very welcoming. 4) Is it welcoming to queer folks? This was a personal question to me as one never knows when going into a fitness space and I've had bad experiences with microagressions and similar trash. The answer is absolutely yes. I am a visibly queer, non-binary person who can't shut up about my wife, and I have been completely welcomed by both the owners and other members, and have met several queer attendees. That might be my only suggestion to the gym - a sign indicating "all are welcome here" for folks with various identities would have likely gotten me to come by earlier! This review is already far too long, but I am hopeful that it encourages folks to give PDXFIT a try. It's a great gym and I hope to be a member for a very long time.

I have been a member here for about 2 years . I LOVE this gym . Marco and Leslie are dedicated and…read moreencouraging trainers with heaps of knowledge . The gym is always clean and organized - and the community is so kind and fun . I've learned so much and would totally give 10 stars if I could .

After moving to Portland from the east coast, my husband and I were looking for a gym with the…read moresimilar energy, high quality instruction, passion from the instructors, and safety that we received at our previous cross-fit gym. After much finding in the Portland metro area, we were SO HAPPY to stumble upon Intrepid. We go 2-3x a week for our schedules. The owners Ruth and Sean put in a tremendous amount of effort ensuring that every experience you have seems like you're a new client, when you show up each and every time, whether or not you've been going there for years or days. I appreciate the fact that they don't assume you just know everything and they really provide COACHING rather than passive guidance. They know each and every persons strength and weaknesses, and make everyone feel comfortable. I am also always astonished by the variety in the workouts, and all the coaches really provide great instruction, whether it's Ruth and Sean, the owners, or the other two coaches, everyone's amazing. You should come to Intrepid if you're looking for community as well. Everyone let's you be who you are but there's always opportunities to have pot lucks, celebrate people, and have fun during class or after class. Just come as you are, and at at whatever fitness level, you will be really glad you stepped into Intrepid. You'll never leave.

I think I understand the CrossFit business pretty well - as a previous owner (with my wife) of a…read moreCrossFit Gym and as a current member of a CF gym. To me, there are "focus areas" for any gym business. Possible Priorities: 1. Member Safety 2. Quality Coaching 3. Business Process management 3a. Member confidentiality 3b. Staff management 4. Investment in new coaching skills and equipment 5. Quality Review and Continuous Improvement My "positive" experience at Intrepid relates to my multiple drop-in visits while in town on business. On each of my visits, I was received professionally and politely each time. My biggest concern, and gripe relates to an early November 2018 incident, where one of their staff sent out a "survey" to current and past members. Intrepid PDX openly published my email address to almost 700 people - instead of hiding it in a BCC to protect my privacy. I have followed up multiple times to the originator of the survey without response - or an apology. I've also requested my name be removed from Intrepid's database, and my request was also ignored. When I'm visiting Portland on business, I have several choices for CrossFit - and I was hoping Intrepid would be my gym-away-from-home. But I won't be back. While mistakes happen, I've reached out three times to the staff member and ownership to share my concerns and didn't receive a response. "Just remove my name and personal data from your database - if you cannot manage my personal information with discretion." That's all I can ask at this point - because your staff member already broadcast my email address to 700+ people. Oh, and she also broadcast the email addresses of every current and past customer I might add (Yikes!). Generally, from my experience, the customer list of any business is a sacred asset to be protected. I wonder, if I were to post the survey originator's email address here ... perhaps then she'll grasp the importance of privacy. Or at least be courteous enough to admit the mistake and remove my contact information from Intrepid's database.

I've been a member of Strength Union for over a year now and training here is the best. The coaches…read moreare upbeat, knowledgeable and kind. I especially appreciate how well organized everything is. The gym just got new Strength Co and Rogue bumper plates. Fellow gym members & staff do a good job keeping the place tidy too. I've never had to unrack someone else's barbell, phew! This gym has everything you need for powerlifting.

For anyone who is confused about how to get here - turn on Pershing and go straight to the dead end…read moreand find a place to park! They're the last door in the building on the right. I can't say enough good things about this gym!! I was in Portland for two weeks with the military and sadly spent my first week doing hotel gym workouts with only dumbbells and a treadmill. I was ECSTATIC when an acquaintance told me about this wonderful powerlifting heaven here in town! What was even better was the very reasonable price they charged me for 24/7 access for the rest of the time I was here. Basically, if you're a strength athlete, this should be your home in Portland. I wish I could afford to build a place exactly like this back where I'm from!

Took my daughter here for a morning of climbing with one of their instructors. He was fabulous. My…read moredaughter had the time of her life. Over the course of 90 minutes, I watched her self confidence grow and fear dissolve, as she maneuvered the wall with increasing ease and delight. LOVE this place

Great place to workout! I've been a member of the RBBF team for over 1.5yrs and couldn't be happier…read morewith the progress I've made. I went from CrossFit junkie to powerlifter and have qualified 2x for USAPL Raw Nationals with the coaching of Tim and Jackie.