Sean is someone who really understands what it is like to need help in getting fit while going…read morethrough personal struggles. It is with this insight that makes him a better trainer than most, because he can speak from experience. He is down to earth and really helps each client with their specific needs, unlike many trainers who only train one way and if you aren't up to what they dish out they dump you or won't take you as a client because you don't make them look good. He is great about supporting you through emails, facebook or whatever means of communication you prefer. He keeps things positive and motivating on a daily basis. Another strong point for me is that he is a Vegan, but doesn't push that on others, but can help if you are Vegan/plant based as well. If reaching your goals not only in fitness but in life is important to you, I totally recommend Sean!

Sean O'Meara Fitness helped me through a 60-Day INSANITY Challenge Group. It was really tough but…read moreit helped me get back into the best shape I've been in since my college soccer days. Sean really helped me stay motivated throughout the 60 day challenge. He knew when to give me a little push, without being overbearing. He stressed improvement, not perfection and certainly understands that "life happens". I highly recommend Sean's service if you are considering a new fitness program.

So appreciative of the environment for growth that Khino cultivates with PPT…read more As someone not familiar with gyms or fitness at all but looking to make a lifestyle change that incorporated more activity and resulted in increased strength and mobility, it was intimidating to start but the process, but from the moment training began it has been educational, welcoming and fun. I'd definitely recommend working with Khino to achieve your personal fitness goals. Lots of flexible approaches for any schedule and budgets, a great motivational presence, and a boundless amount of fitness knowledge (plus he's always ready with an appropriate sitcom quote for any scenario). I've loved my experience.

I started training with Portland Physical Training about a year ago and haven't looked back! I have…read morealways felt intimidated by the idea going to a gym and was overwhelmed about where to start and what I could/should do. I needed someone to walk me through how to get the most out of the gym, to give me the confidence to pursue fitness on my own, and to keep me coming back every week. So far I've worked with both Khino and Nataliia who have enthusiastically given me everything I've wanted and more. They don't take a one-size-fits-all approach, and they understand my goals and what's important to me so that we can focus on that every session. I have always felt that I could ask them anything without feeling stupid or like I don't "belong" there. They are clearly experts at what they do but are very kind and welcoming to newbies like me. I end every session feeling tired but accomplished at having completed the workouts they designed for me. I can't recommend PPT strongly enough!

I was so lucky and grateful to have been a client of Gordon's for several years (2016-2019) while I…read morelived in Portland, OR and I cannot recommend him and his gym enough. First and foremost, what truly makes a great place to workout and learn more about developing a healthy lifestyle is definitely the people. I was so lucky to work with Gordon the owner - he knows so much about improving overall health in a safe and motivating way. He cares deeply for every client that enters the gym whether he trains them personally, or they work with one of the other trainers in the gym. Gordon offered me a safe and positive environment to learn and feel supported. Coming from someone who has struggled his entire life with fitness and developing strong routines, I always looked forward to going to Energy Fitness to workout with Gordon. He is a fantastic trainer and even better human being. I also encountered many other trainers while I was working with Gordon who were also always kind and supportive, and I enjoyed talking to them as well. Secondly, the facility is EXCELLENT! I was fortunate to see the gym expand into a larger space during my time there, and the expansion made a huge difference. The equipment is all in great shape, the gym is super clean, and the location is in one of the best neighborhoods in the downtown area. If you are looking for a welcoming gym experience where you are supported and able to work toward your fitness goals in a positive, life-changing way, then I highly recommend Energy Fitness. I learned more about how the body works and how to improve balance, flexibility and to feel more centered during my time at Energy Fitness. If I were still living in the Portland area, there is absolutely no doubt that I would still be working out with Gordon every single week.

VINCENT PARKS FITNESS @ Energy Fitness…read more Years ago, following a surgery, I had trouble getting my mobility back. Having been laid up caused my back to weaken which has always suffered from a high school injury. Chiropractors helped, but the real gains were in core strengthening and mobility work with Vincent Parks. Vince coupled his personal training skills with his keen awareness of how energy flows, and it worked. As a follow up to this experience, I returned to see Vince again after a car accident and shoulder injury in 2014. My experience was the same. Keep in mind, I went to physical therapy on the insurance for 9 months. It wasn't nearly as useful. Vince takes the approach of a team mate. We work together to solve the issues that I want to work on. And everything is easier as a team. Thanks Vincent Parks!

When I moved to Portland, I was well aware of 4 undeniable truths:…read more 1.) It rains all the time here. 2.) I'm not as fit as I once was. 3.) I'd be eating a lot of doughnuts and drinking buckets of good coffee. 4.) I needed to find a quality trainer post haste. Fortunately, I found Janan through a mutual friend, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. She provides a rare combination of fitness knowledge, experience and nutritional guidance -- all in the convenice of a private, well-equipped gym. And after an initial consultation, we created an individualized plan to improve strength and overall fitness...as well as combat my not-so-great eating habits. As a former athlete, I've worked with several top coaches and trainers (and some crappy ones, too). I know what works and what doesn't. Janan is the real deal and I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a trainer who can accommodate a broad range of clients with a sustainable, personal approach to fitness through diet and exercise.

Results! In just ten sessions over about four months Janan had me on a program that shed inches…read moreand increased my mobility and overall health. Now I feel great and I'm cleaning out my closet and down two sizes. Janan really treats the whole person and knows how to meet you where you're at and push you just hard enough.

Nick Rinard and his staff are just amazing!!! He makes you feel comfortable in what is usually an…read moreuncomfortable situation. He has helped my back pain immensely. I reccomend him to everyone I know.

There IS a difference between PTs, and Nick Rinard is top-notch…read more I'd been seeing a different PT for a torn rotator cuff when the injury started causing me excruciating pain. My trainer referred me to Nick's office. After two visits with Nick, the pain was reduced. A few visits later and we had avoided a frozen shoulder and surgery. Three months later and I'm virtually pain-free, my range of motion is at 99%, and I'm recovering my pre-accident strength. The entire staff is friendly and professional and both the PTs are experts! I would highly recommend Nick Rinard PT.

My husband and I started going to Allison to help us recover from an accident. I broke 22 bones…read more(the worst being my pelvis and kneecap), and he broke his thighbone (the femur, which is the longest and strongest bone in the body), so even after the bones healed, we had some serious muscle weakness to work on. After some physical therapy, I figured we'd just gradually regain normal strength over time, but my husband wanted to go to a trainer, and he was right. Allison has really helped speed up our recovery. She uses her knowledge of physiology and movement to create workouts that target areas we need to work on, and we've seen a huge difference in our strength and flexibility over the months we've been working with her. Multiple friends and acquaintances have commented that they'd never know how badly we were injured just a year ago, and I think we owe a lot of that to working with Allison. Obviously everyone's needs are different, but I'd highly recommend Allison based on my experience. I'm sure she'd be great no matter what point you're starting from, because she works hard to figure out how to help you with whatever you want to improve, and she's really kind and motivating.

I have been working with Allison for over two months now and it has been awesome. She took the…read moretime to get to know me and my goals, as well as to assess my strengths and weaknesses in order to devise a plan to get me where I want to go. She is very knowledgeable in both fitness and nutrition and I love that she is always continuing to learn more. She is intuitive, motivating, and highly encouraging. She has not only inspired me, she has helped me to really see that if I'm willing to put in the work, I can get to the fitness level I want. Perhaps the best aspect of training with Allison is I can see and feel I am getting stronger, but I don't feel like I'm killing myself in the gym. Her workouts are challenging AND fun. I have yet to not want to get up and head to the gym for a workout with her - and for me, that is really saying something! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent trainer.

Excellent training studio with very knowledgable and thoughtful trainers! I had my first evaluation…read moreand workout with Clarissa yesterday afternoon and was extremely impressed. The studio is very comfortable and welcoming. Clarissa was genuinely interested in helping me establish my goals and develop a plan to achieve them. She came up with a workout plan unique to my needs and goals within minutes and was there to walk me through the workout with support and positive feedback. The workout was perfectly tailored to my abilities and was the right difficulty level where I was challenged but not discouraged. I walked away with important home care exercises to help me along my journey. I would recommend Clarissa and Revivewell to anyone hoping to start their journey to improved wellness and confidence. Give them a call and check them out, you won't regret it!

If you are looking to shed some pounds, gain some muscle and get more energy, I highly recommend…read moreRevivewell. Specifically, Clarissa is awesome. The workout was tailored just for me and she helped out with diet and nutrition too. I was able to modify the plan to do 30-minute workouts at half price instead of a full hour. I did my cardio before and after, which made the most sense for me and my budget.

Stopping by Yelp to show some love for Whole Body Fitness! This is a warm, welcoming, clean, and…read moreSTATE OF THE ART gym. I'm working with Brandon and he is slowly building me up to my potential. Brandon worked with me to learn what is right for me and I wanted a slow but steady approach. After the first week, I was hungry for nourishing foods like beef and spinach. I was a lot less moody and more confident. Second week, I surprised myself: was my younger self and younger muscles still there? She was and fighting! Third week clothes felt better, fit better, and long bike rides were easier for me. I'm so glad I did this for myself. Most of all, I'm glad I'm working out here because I truly do feel at home and fully challenged.

I've been training at Whole Body Fitness since early 2013. A the time of writing this, in Fall…read more2014, I'm the fittest I've ever been in my (soon to be) thirty-eight years. I'm very happy about this. I had neglected my physical fitness for almost a decade and I was staring to see and feel it. I had never tried personal training before, but based on past experience, I knew that to make a long-term positive change in my fitness, I should seriously consider this option. When I first showed up, I discussed my goals with James, and he set me up with Brett as a personal trainer. Brett paid keen attention to my history and goals. At the time he left Portland, a year later, I was very happy with my increased fitness and confidence in my physical abilities. Brett and I also became friends. When Brett left, Tammie transitioned me over to Martin who was just starting there. At first I wasn't sure of this transition, as Martin's style differed from that of Brett's, but over the next few weeks I came to appreciate Martin's style of personal training. He too, paid keen attention to where I was coming from and what my goals were. I highly recommend him. When Brett or Martin weren't available occasionally, I trained with Tammie and Juniper. Those sessions were also great. I consider everyone at Whole Body Fitness to be very professional, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. Now, as I head out of Portland for extended travel, I'll miss training at Whole Body Fitness, but I expect that the habits and knowledge I've gained will support my fitness goals wherever I go.