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.

This is a great place to work if you are looking for a shared office space, and especially…read moreconvenient if you also join the High End gym next door (Life Time Fitness). It has a welcoming, large lobby, and it's well decorated throughout. There are quite a few options for working: Flexible seating so you can sit in any of the shared spaces, a fixed desk (sit/stand adjustable desk with some dividers), or a small to large office locked office space. There are ample phone booths and bookable conference conference rooms. Each member gets access to a high quality color laser printer and the break rooms are stocked with excellent Coffee and Tea. The only challenge is guiding your guests to find the elevator to Lifetime Work. It's at the corner of the parking lot adjacent to SW Barnes & SW Cedar Hills Blvd. Take the elevator to 4th floor to the Lobby.

really love all the amenities they offer here. I often come here to work because the setup is…read moreamazing -- there are plenty of individual rooms, conference rooms, privacy pods, and lots of spots where you can just sit down and get things done. It's very quiet, and the vibe is great for staying focused and productive. There's direct access to the gym too, which is a huge plus. The staff is always welcoming, and there's an open kitchen where you can help yourself to coffee and water. They do an amazing job keeping this place clean and inviting. The location is great for a co-working space. The only downside is the reception -- the cell signal can be pretty low, so sometimes it's hard to be on the phone. But using Wi-Fi calling has helped me a lot, so that's a good tip if you're planning to work here. Overall, I love coming here to get work done and would definitely recommend it!

Great clean gym. Expert help! ADA bathrooms and balance equipment. They set up a program for your…read moreneeds.

I liked it a few years ago but now it's just really bad. Dirty, never toilet paper or soap in the…read morebathrooms, can't use the showers because they're constantly full of van campers using the gym as a personal motel. They take up the shower area for hours and leave it gross, then dump all their trash on the ground outside the door. There are never any cleaning supplies for machines and everything is always broken. Lately the kids who work there play the music so loud no one can talk. Just a really ghetto gym that used to be nice. It has all the signs of a franchise that got bought by someone who only cares about the bottom line. REALLY wish I could afford to go anywhere else.

love this location. everything is always in good condition and super clean, never had a negative…read moreexperience regarding any of the people either.

Crowded! Even during off hours, this place is packed. If that's your thing, you'll be fine, but for…read moreme, it makes my time at the gym stressful. This is my least favorite LA Fitness in the Portland area. Typically I work out in the Pearl, but the pool was closed so I drove out to Beaverton. Dealing with an injury, I'm walking with a cane and was immediately disappointed that the front door did not have an automatic handicap button. Upon entering, no one greeted me, they were too busy chatting with themselves. While the pool has stairs in addition to ladders, the steps are not standard height. A few of them are about 1.5 x the height making it extremely challenging for those with mobility issues. Not only are they too high, they are not consistent. Very dangerous! Yes, they have a chair lift for those in a wheelchair, but for others who are disabled and have difficulty going up and down stairs, this pool should have lower steps the way the Pearl and the NE Weidler LA Fitness are designed. I'm surprised this passed code. Bathrooms were not clean. I had to find paper towels to clear out the mass of hair from the drain before showering. Parking lot is super crowded, hard to find a spot close to door, and being handicapped, not enough handicapped spots so all were taken. Tried out this location because I needed to get my workout in, but when the Pearl is closed, I'll drive out to Tualatin for a better experience.

I wanna leave another review, this time about the pool. One…read moreday I was in the water and saw a man with silver-dollar sized oozing sores jump into the water. YIKES! I jumped out of the water and complained at the front desk. They said it's safe, the pool water is salt water therefore no need to worry. WTF? Is that really true?

I am genuinely surprised to read any negative reviews about this place. When I say this place has…read morechanged my life, that might be an understatement and before you think I am being over the top - let me explain. The kids club is elite, truly top notch. My son is 4 and is on the spectrum- finding a place he is comfortable at and well cared for has not been easy. We are always greeted by every single person who works there and the staff at the kids club is so incredibly welcoming and you can tell they really care about the kids. My son asks to go to the gym every single day - he has made friends, he is talking more, he is becoming much more independent and it is because of Villa Sports. Stacey has went out of her way to give me updates on my son and I feel like this place is so lucky to have her, and so is every kid that goes here. If I could list every kids club staff member I would because I truly love all of them. If you have kids, this place is for you! No question about it. On top of that, this place is clean, has so many machine opens, tons of free weights, a great pool and just wow - I will never go anywhere else and honestly neither should you! Yes this is a real review, no I wasn't paid to write it I just TRULY hope every parent who needs this gyms find this gym.

I began working with one of the Villa Sport personal trainers in September. I was matched up to…read morework with trainer Matt for my free training session. I was a little intimidated to be working with him initially. I've only had female personal trainers in the past, and I came into that session during a phase of life where I felt disconnected from my body. I felt very vulnerable and exposed to be reaching out for help to a really strong gym guy. During that session, Matt made me feel so comfortable. He was kind and encouraging. We talked about all of my postpartum challenges and he took notes on what mattered most to me and what I wanted from our time together. I really appreciated how he didn't assume what I wanted or needed just from looking at me. I left that session feeling empowered, hopeful, and safe in this space. (Not to mention he fixed my squat in that first session!) Over the last few months, with Matt's programming, I have gained a few pounds of muscle and lost 6% of my body fat. He writes my programs based on my schedule and what I enjoy doing. He's adapted my workouts to support my pelvic floor health which was a very big postpartum concern for me. Any fear I had of bringing up my pelvic floor to a male trainer were squashed by Matt's caring/person-first approach to training. If you are feeling vulnerable, exposed or intimidated, but ready to get some professional support in the gym, I cannot recommend Matt more highly. He's the trainer for you! In addition to my work with Matt, I began taking Reformer Pilates classes once a week with Kate. It is the most fun I've ever had while working that hard! The Reformer machine is such a unique piece of equipment and keeps my brain really interested and engaged in what we are doing. The glide of the carriage and buoyancy of the springs feel so unique to other types of equipment. It's SO fun- horizontal jumping anyone?! But also, so challenging! Luckily for me, Kate is an incredible instructor! Her cues and prompts are spot on and always help me correct my form and activate the right muscle group. She moves throughout the room and provides individualized encouragement and coaching to each of us. Kate also facilitates an awesome vibe in the class! She is fun and friendly and has created a space that feels welcoming and easy to enter into, even as a total beginner. I'm extremely thankful for the team at Villa Sport who have made me feel like I belong while also achieving my goals. 10/10 recommend.

Val does a wonderful job at personal fitness training. Her location is very convenient. She offers…read morediscounts which make her services very affordable and she is extremely knowledgeable on related topics such as nutrition and health. I highly recommend her.

If you want to get healthy and in shape, this is a great place to do it! The trainers are amazing,…read morethe equipment is very high-quality and clean, and the atmosphere makes you feel "at home" right away. I highly recommend this fitness studio if you are thinking of hiring a personal trainer. You will not regret it!

I got to a point where I realized I needed to get in shape, exercise more, and just work on my…read moreoverall health in general. I have specific requirements and limitations due to a disability. I wrote to many gyms in the area, and the fantastic owner Tony went over who they where, what they did and invited me in to see if we would be a good fit. He spent a lot of time with me looking at what I was able to do and making customized adaptations with things I had trouble with. It was so easy to say yes, and sign up on the spot. Then I met his other trainers such as Kathy and Chris who will work you, don't get me wrong, they will push you to be your best while never overdoing it and working with you to make every workout different, enjoyable, and after you are done you come out feeling so positive. I went through some medical issues, and Tony was so great accommodating me for the time I needed off, and we resumed as soon as I was ready. They are worth every penny, and I cannot express how much of a part of my complete positive life change, their company has been a vital part of. Lastly, the facilities are immaculate and private and have every bit of equipment you would need for a fantastic guided workout and overall work plan. They take your goals, and make a customized plan (that does get tougher as time goes on lol) but it is just you and your trainer, private and intimate, but the gang there are such great personalities, sometimes the banter between the team while you are getting healthy and fit, is the best part. Best choice I could have made was joining Tony Magden's Fitness Together!