Awesome experience at Pacific Crest CrossFit. I was greeted by the owner and he introduced me to…read morethe coach who was going to instruct the class I was in. The coach then asked about any possible injuries I might be dealing with then gave me a tour of the space. The class began and they went over the entire workout and had everyone introduce themselves. They had great coaching cues and were very clear with the instructions. This was one of my CrossFit drop in experiences. Pacific Crest CrossFit exceeded in every category of what to expect from an awesome CrossFit gym. 5 stars and well deserved!!!

Had a great experience dropping in for four days while I was in town. I enjoyed both the classes…read moreand the open gym time.

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 .

The newest OT to open in Portland and it's immaculate! I've been an Orange Theory-er (sp?) for a…read morebit and I gotta say you can't beat their approach to fitness. I've never been a gym person and can be quite unmotivated when left to my own fitness goals. So OT is ideal! The trainers here are amazing - supportive right when you need it, always there to help with your form, and energetic throughout the whole class. Plus the music alone is enough to kick your workout up a notch. Love this location and can't wait to earn more Splat points in this new space!

Staff does not treat members kindly. Very disrespectful and purposely makes it hard to cancel…read morememberships. Was sent a very rude email and experienced an unpleasant phone call with a staff member. Do not suggest spending so much money on a membership when members are not treated with respect.

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.

I dropped in for the week and everybody was very welcoming. The programming was great. I definitely…read morewant to come back the next time I'm in town.

Are you looking for community? Are you interested to become more functionally fit? Are you seeking…read moreout likeminded people to crush personal goals with? Are you looking for a recovery room for all that work you put in? Then look no further! Blue House Fitness has all of those things and more! I've been a member for almost 3 years now and it has changed my life for the better. I have made lifetime friends and together we strive to challenge ourselves to be our best selves. No matter how hard the workout is, you will always have someone to give you a high-five afterwards. And of course, a little sauna, ice bath, and compression boots to recover from intense workouts to keep us primed and healthy to keep moving our bodies. Blue House is more than a gym, it's a fast track to living your best life possible.

Wow, what can I say about Wally and CrossFit Hillsdale! Definitely the early embodiment of the…read moreearly CrossFit boxes with the DIY touches, where you could tell Wally had his hand in every aspect of the gym. His coaching style was positive, upbeat, and had a critical eye on your technique without without calling you out in front of the class. He really cared to make sure you didn't have any prior injuries before lifting or doing the WOD, and rotated through the students giving enthusiastic support during the workout. Definitely glad we were able to drop in for a couple of workouts while we were visiting family, and will be back when we're in the area again. Thanks again, Wally!

My husband and I have been doing CrossFit at CrossFit Hillsdale for over five years and we really…read morefeel at home here. The workout is hard, but the results are rewarding. Wally is a good coach and provides support to all levels of students without judgment. The best part is the down-to-earth vibe. The banter and camaraderie among the Hillsdale crossfitters are entertaining and welcoming. It is unusual to find a gym where you can work out and make friends at the same time. I highly recommend CrossFit Hillsdale.

What an amazing gym! Not only is everything clean, but they have so many different types of…read moreequipment to utilize. You can be a pro or freshly starting on your weight lifting journey, either way, this gym has got you covered. I went in as a complete newbie and felt safe to ask all the ridiculous questions and get pumped up with the awesome staff. Highly recommend checking out the gym or taking one of their many group classes that focus on strength, cardio, and so much more!

The community here is fantastic. It's an eclectic group, but everyone seems to come together around…read moregetting sweaty and setting some records. Coaches are patient and experienced -- they make a real effort to support folks at all levels and are mindful of injuries. It's great to have Strength and Conditioning workouts and Olympic Lifting under one roof, so folks can move back and forth and level up their complimentary skillsets. The facilities feel almost brand new. Very clean and well maintained. Excited to see this place come into it's own so quickly.

This box is not bad at all; I'm giving it a three star because there's nothing spectacular about…read moreit. When I looked at their website, it stated that drop-ins are $20 so I paid for me and my partner. ($40) We expected to pay, I suppose, but we've visited other boxes where we didn't have to pay for the first visit. Instead of paying to workout for the first time at a box, we buy shirts instead. We collect CF shirts whenever we travel. Let's just say, we ended up paying another $40 for shirts. Basically, $80 for a workout/shirt was definitely not worth it. We also had a workout that consisted of med balls. Ok. It's our fault we don't do much with med balls at our own box; however, we couldn't really grasp the idea of running 400m doing a basketball toss of some sort with the med ball, and there wasn't a certain technique to do it effectively. It was a strange move. HOWEVER, the coach, Maddoc (sp?) was super friendly. We also met a member, Rika (sp?) who welcomed us. The box itself was an organized chaos and it had some cool concepts like a wall dedicated to members who have been there for more than two years and a kids' room for the little ones. It's worth checking out, definitely.

I've always considered myself an active person... that is until I joined Crossfit Portland in…read moreFebruary. After hearing good reviews about this location in particular I decided to call up the owner. A few minutes later I joined. It's been an absolute blast. Along with the trainers, the people at the gym are encouraging and simply wonderful. The trainers are knowledgeable, professional and super nice. I'm a lot weaker than the other people in my classes so with certain workouts they help me scale it if necessary but make sure I am still pushing myself. I know there are a plethora of new Crossfit gyms opening up in the Portland Metro region but I would HIGHLY recommend Crossfit Portland.