I just moved from Dallas to Portland and I guess the saying is true, everything really is bigger in…read moreTexas especially when it comes to CrossFit gyms. CrossFit Iliad is on the smaller side but you'd never notice because they cap their class sizes at 12 so there will always be equipment for you. They follow Mayhem Programming, they have Olympic lifting classes and they're open on Sundays! But what makes this gym truly 5 stars? The owners/coaches: Jessie, Zach and Erik. + The community. From your very first day here they'll make sure you feel like you belong and you can't beat that.

I joined CrossFit Iliad about 6 months ago and have loved that decision ever since! I have a giant…read moreappreciation for our incredible, well educated coaches, for the space we get to train in, for the equipment we get to use. I appreciate the knowledge and mindfulness that goes into how we warm up, mobilize, how the coaches tirelessly drill with pvc pipes, that they never stop teaching and correcting to keep us as safe and injury free as possible - all while fostering a sense of community and fun!

This is my home F45 studio. The energy of the studio is great - everyone is supportive and friendly…read morewith zero gym-bro vibes. The coaches do a great job of helping you with your technique when needed, but also stepping back so you can focus on your workout. There's a different workout every day so it never gets too routine. They have a nice variety of early morning and later in the afternoon. I love that the workouts are exactly 45 minutes. For some reason it's less of a mental barrier to show up and go hard for 45 minutes vs an hour. Guess that means I'll never join an F60.

We worked out here at 9:30 on Sunday using our passport passes. The gym layout is very good with…read morelots of options including a chest press rack and sledge hammers. The coaches were very friendly and quick to help-out when needed. The only thing missing at this F45 location is a 5am workout!

I hate working out and the gym. What I didn't realize is there are better methods out there, and…read moreit's worth finding out. The House is not a gym, it's a group of coaches and trainers, who teach the correct body position, the reason behind it (helps me remember if I know the why) and how much to lift, based on where I am. The classes are small, it's not a "gym" with tv, lockers and roid heads or dudes trying to look at your butt (not mine). It's a group of folks dedicated to their health, the longevity, the long game is the heart of it. Exercise is not a fad, you do it and then you are done. This is what The House is great at. They are looking for you to learn the reasons you do it, how to pace it, how to develop, track and grow. Concrete example, in March, they had us test 1 perfect rep at the heaviest weight. If I can do a deadlift with 50lbs, that becomes my max. Now when I am working out and the rep 4-6x at 50% of max, I know I am working out with 25lbs. Now I have a goal to increase, and keep building. Education is an important component, not just lifting. As a woman, I never feel uncomfortable in this environment. 3 classes per week = 12x per month at $155? You cannot find a better deal in the Portland area.

Ive never done a fitness class before and this place is wonderful! Extremely helpful trainers,…read moreeveryone was very welcoming and there were people of all levels!

Portland Rock Gym isn't just a gym it's a colossal playground for climbers, and honestly, words…read morebarely do it justice. Having actually helped lay the foundation back in my construction days yep, I poured the slab in the parking lot and near the Starbucks next door it was surreal to come back and see the finished masterpiece towering above me. My wife and I signed up for a starter class, and let me tell you, the excitement is real. The scale of this place is jaw-dropping; every wall, every route, every corner feels massive and meticulously designed. The staff is top-notch, friendly, and clearly passionate, which makes getting started a breeze. It's the kind of place where you can feel the history and effort in every inch, and yet it's buzzing with energy and accessibility for beginners. Coming back as a participant instead of a laborer it's a full-circle kind of thrill. Blown away doesn't even begin to cover it. If you're even remotely interested in climbing, Portland Rock Gym is the place to be

Excellent gym | very aesthetic…read more This is the biggest climbing facility I've ever been to. It is one of those climbing chains, like Movement, so they have a lot to offer for climbers and fitness enthusiasts. Keep in mind that I'm writing this review with a background of climbing over 15 years and have visited many gyms throughout the country and overseas. The gym boasts over 20,000 sq ft with 17ft tall boulders and 40ft walls of rope routes. You can never be bored here. In fact, there's so much space that they don't know what else to do with it! They have lounging areas, a couple of bathroom areas, training board systems, and weight training. But let's talk bouldering first... Some of the routes I've jumped on felt intuitive. Good flow. There were a few that puzzled me, though. One route was an overhanging low grade route that I anticipated to be an easy warm up, but instead they placed a hold that forced me to do a less than ideal move for the grade. I was spooked. A friend agreed. Overall, they have lots of area with various range of problems for a beginner climber to an advanced veteran. No kids area, but I'd say the area closest to the front desk to the left is the most kid friendly spot. The second biggest feature here is the newly opened rope area. It's impressive and overwhelming. There are about 5 auto belay systems, so you can get a pretty decent work out if you came solo. I saw routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.11 when I did autobelay here. There are two crack climbs one can practice in the auto belay area as well. There is everything imaginable from 5.4 to 5.12/13 here, including overhanging routes. Also, I was impressed with their various holds! One set of black holds were used for a stemmy route, which I thought was neat. I believe they set every 8 weeks. Community? I'm not sure. I think when you are a gym like Movement, it's hard to cultivate a tight-knit climbing community, like Santa Rosa's Vertex or Tigard's Circuit, but I think there are little climbing groups that make up a community. People are friendly though. This place is well thought out. I'm impressed and found the staff to be helpful. A day pass is $27. For a place like this, it's worth it. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here.

I have been looking for a good gym in Portland/Tigard/Beaverton area for a while and after trying…read moreseveral different ones, decided to stick with Cascadia Strength. It is all because of great coaches. Ravi, Scott and Joe are very knowledgeable and patient. It is not important for them, if you PR today, the most important thing is to do it properly. I have been doing crossfit for a while, and only after switching to this gym I finally got better at my front squats and split jerks! They help you to correct every mistake you make, know plenty of exercises to work on any muscle group, they can scale any movement and still make you get a great workout, even if you are tapering or recovering. Another thing I love about this gym is how great people are here. Everybody is very friendly, they treat you like a good friend. Working out here is fun, but challenging. If you want to get in shape, fix your nutrition, meet a lot of cool people, get a sense of community, grow to become a better athlete, tackle your first crossfit or running competition - you will get it all at Cascadia Strength.

I was enticed to try this Crossfit gym by the following scam "21 day weight loss challenge for $97…read moreand your money back guaranteed if you don't love it." I went to my first class and didn't love it. It was too intense and my body couldn't handle it. I used to do functional fitness training and absolutely loved how strong it made me, but after having a baby, my body just wasn't the same and I knew I would be risking injury if I continued. Unfortunately I also came down with a cold the day after my first class (thanks to my baby) and I only had a week left of the 21 day challenge by the time I felt better. So I asked the owner for a refund (and told him Id even be happy to pay for the one class I attended and he could give me a partial refund). I am a fair person and didn't want to take advantage by asking for all my money back since I knew it cost them some time to deal with me signing up, etc. He told me he would extend me an extra week but would not give me a refund. After I explained that I did not actually want to workout there again, because it was not a good fit for me, he explained his ridiculous scam of a refund policy and quit answering my texts. The policy is that even if you hate it, you have to go to a minimum of 3 classes per week for each week of the 3 weeks in order to get your money back if you don't like it. If you get sick, too bad. If you get injured, too bad. If you decide Olympic style lifting isn't your thing, well, that's ok- just do it 8 more times to prove to yourself how much you hate it and then you'll get your money back. As you know, it's pretty ludicrous to ask someone to engage in an activity they dislike 9 times in order to prove that they dislike it. If you're really not into eggplant for example, are you really going to eat a plateful of eggplant 8 more times, just to make sure? I hope nobody else falls for this scam. This is a crappy way to treat someone who wants to try out your gym. I could have just paid a drop in fee and not left almost $100 on the table. Take your money elsewhere, to a place where they won't take advantage of you and will treat you fairly.

Also now under Hillsboro Crossfit Chuck Gonzalez Would NOT…read morerecommend. Does NOT honor his contracts. False advertising. Does not provide what is stated. He continually talked about needing $$ to remodel the gym. The contract states you will RECEIVE YOUR MONEY BACK FULLY REFUNDABLE IF YOU FOLLOW THE PROGRAM, ATTEND 3 TIMES A WEEK, CHECK IN AND LOSE EITHER 20 LBS OR 5% BODY FAT WHICHEVER IS CHOSEN UP FRONT. OR THE $$ WILL BE CREDITED TO A REDUCED COST MONTHLY PLAN IF CHOOSE TO CONTINUE AFTER THE 6 WEEK TRANSFORMATION. I do NOT respect and will not honor anyone who runs a business by lying. My husband DID lose the 20 lbs which has NEVER been disputed. On the last Saturday a large group was going to Hagg lake. We had a funeral to attend so in a hurry as Chuck was aware. We weighed. I did not lose the 20 lbs. Mitch DID lose the 20 lbs. As witnessed by the other clients. He told Chuck he was NOT going to continue monthly. I said I cannot continue monthly due to current employment situation. Will call if change my mind. He said, you have till midnight to change mind. I DID NOT CHANGE MY MIND SO I DID NOT CALL HIM. Quite frankly was last thing on my mind when gong to a friends funeral. I said NO. No means no. A couple weeks later, not only was my husband NOT refunded his $375.00...I was then charged $145.00 for a monthly fee that I did NOT sign up for or agree to. ( The $145.00 was reversed when I disputed it) AFTER Chuck Gonzalez threatened me via email saying he would sue me for an annual contract if I dispute the $375.00 charge/ refund that was due my husband. Chuck is a CHEAT. Bad business. I disputed and was credited back. . He just said he provided the service which is not accurate but CC credited him back. Then me aain. Then him again. I am still fighting this. He knows he is in the wrong. The advertisements claimed this was twice a year, limited number of people. However, he was adding new "transformations" each and every week. Nutrition plan was 1 piece of paper w only difference being 2 cups veggies more for husband. No recipes. Had to ask about food all the time. My Zone belts ( he told us his friend owns company) never worked correctly. Several in class could not get them to workWorthless. Very disappointing when you are starting a program and do want to see the measurements. Day to day at gym- Chuck had off and on days. Has favorites. Some amazing clients who coached us sometimes and were very nice. Coach Rachel - amazing! Some days Chuck would be approachable. Other days not. Very disorganized. I liked learning crossfit but would never go back here. Chuck needed money for remodel and that was his priority. Too bad as there were some nice people and Rachel should open her own gym. I was very excited and he really ruined the experience. BAD business to lie and cheat people. Ask him. Did Mitch lose 20 lbs. YES HE SURE DID. Look him in the eye when you ask. He owes Mitch $375.00. And we did follow ALL of the requirements.

I had a terrible experience at this HOTWORX location. I signed up expecting a motivating workout…read moreenvironment, but it was the complete opposite. First, I was charged over $250 for what was supposed to be a "trial month," which felt extremely misleading. I canceled immediately after realizing how disappointing the experience was. The facility itself felt unsanitary and very poorly maintained. On top of that, the owner came across as extremely judgmental and unprofessional, which made the whole experience even worse. Also, calling this place a "gym" feels misleading. It's basically small sauna boxes where you try to exercise in extreme heat. Instead of feeling like a good workout, it felt uncomfortable and difficult to even breathe while trying to move. It's not motivating at all. The heat is so intense that it even fries your hair if you're not careful. Overall, I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a real gym or a positive fitness environment.

Member since August 1, 2024…read more Pros: Reasonable price for 24/7 access. Decent variety of classes. Two restrooms with showers available. Cons: The studio and individual pods were frequently unclean, with hair and dust visible. The shower was more often dirty than clean. Most importantly, two critical contract terms were never disclosed at sign-up. First, you cannot cancel before completing five months, yet staff told me cancellation was possible at any time. Second, after one year and nine months of membership, when I submitted a cancellation request with a doctor's recommendation, I was informed that two additional months of payment are required regardless of whether you continue attending. Regarding the workout system itself: the videos offer three difficulty levels and often include form explanations, which is a plus. However, in roughly half the cases the instructor's verbal cues contradict what they are actually doing on screen. For example, instructions about parallel hips, spinal alignment, or proper squat depth are frequently ignored by the demonstrators themselves. Someone following visually without a background in yoga or fitness training would easily pick up incorrect form without realizing it. Poor alignment can ultimately cause more harm than the exercise does good.

This is the first gym I have consistently gone to! I've had multiple memberships before: LA…read morefitness, Crunch fitness, 24 hour fitness... And all of those cookie cutter gyms felt the same. Very superficial, poorly run, out to get your money, etc... Most members of this gym have a personal trainer. They're friendly, and I can work out here knowing that there are so many other people here learning as well! The equipment is quality, and the energy is infectious. I love this gym!

I am on month two with Peter as my personal trainer. He is also the owner of the gym and takes…read moregreat pride in the work he has put in and in each one of his clients. He helped me to establish a meal plan that actually works for me and tastes amazing. He is able to work with my existing injuries and strengthen the areas so I no longer hurt myself. In the first month alone I lost a total off 11.5 inches, and am feeling more energized than ever. The gym has an intimate feeling unlike most major gyms, and everyone in there helps you and wants you to succeed.