So fun! A little intimidating when going alone as many have their groups or friends established…read more Advice is go with a friend.

After taking loads of classes here, and even taking triple back-to-back classes sometimes, I…read moretemporarily have stopped coming here because I don't have the flexibility in my schedule to come. It really is mostly a location thing and I had to prioritize another (also great) workout studio near my home that I could walk to in a shorter time that it took me to drive or ride my bike to Pulse. But about this place: I love that you can take classes back to back so you can get both strength training and cardio out of the way. And they even have wonderful recovery/muscle-repair type classes as well. Anyway, I miss Pulse! I hope their schedule and my schedule align sooner than later because I would love to go back and dance my butt off!

Taking Mia's dance classes makes me feel so joyful! I remember going to class on a day that I…read morewasn't feeling great, and feeling so uplifted after Mia's class. Mia is always positive and energetic. Her happiness is contagious. She's a fabulous dancer. The class is a really good workout; a lot of cardio. After you jump up and down in class so much you feel you really get in your workout for the week. I have also taken an online class from Mia recently and it was great as well! I highly recommend taking Mia's class in any capacity.

Hooooooo boy, do I have good news for you. Do you like to move your body? And have fun? And sweat!…read more(You're gonna sweat. It's gonna be sweaty) Then you're gonna wanna pop on by. I mean this. I don't have a fancy fitness watch so I can't tell you how many calories I burn per class but I CAN tell you it's the best way in the whole world to start a Sunday. She's also on ClassPass! But it's super easy to just pop in and pay. There's NO judgment. I don't just mean from Mia, you know how in other dance classes there's that really snotty girl who thinks she's better than you and makes you feel awful for even showing up? (See: why I stopped going to tap class down the street) It's not like that here! Other pros: Parking Beautiful space Dan the DJ busts out some sweet lighting tricks if you're lucky Just do it!!

My highest recommendation for this gym, and this is not my first rodeo. I've belonged to the…read morecorporate gyms at Nike and Adidas as well as smaller boutique ones and big national chains, so I know a good thing when I see it. If you're shopping around for one to try, especially now as part of a New Year's resolution plan, put this place at the top of your list. Here are my favorite things about this place: 1. Nice welcoming vibe. You will be greeted by name every time. There's a friendly spirit about the place. They decorate for holidays. They make it easy with their "Try us out for $30" trial (any three group classes but a 1:1 trainer session). Each quarter they ask people what other classes they might like to see added. 2. Fantastic variety of workout options, from 6am to 6pm. So many different small group workout class options every week plus optional drop-in open gym for those who want to do their solo thing (the gym posts videos on their Instagram of that week's open gym suggested workout) plus lot of choices for 1:1 personal trainers. 3. Very clean and super organized. You know how many gyms smell like a men's locker room, or with stuff scattered about? This is the opposite of that. Everyone uses the provided spray bottles to clean things off and they've got a whole wall of hand washing stations. They've even got plants and custom wall murals. 4. Excellent instructors. Some classes have just a few people, others can be closer to 15. Either way, the trainers are very engaged throughout, not just chirping, "Keep it up! Looking strong!" type stuff but actually helping each person with correct form, or bringing over a different weight, or spotting when needed. None of them play favorites nor are ever checking their email on their phone. 5. Reasonable rates. Depending how you structure yours, I think it's about $20 per group class and/or $90 per 50-min 1:1 personal trainer. Not once have I felt pressured via any upselling. Instead, various people at the front desk have said, "Actually, if you do it this way, you can save even more on that..." 6. Good energy. The trainers do a nice job with their playlists on the iPad and clearly enjoy their job. I especially like that they keep the banter light and no one is ever talking about, say, political topics. Also nice that it's co-ed. For those wondering, gender-wise the instructors/trainers skew female (I think 14 are women and 4 are men), as do the small group classes (if a dozen people sign up, three or four are usually men). 7. Portland crowd. This isn't LA where you look around the room and feel either ugly or under-dressed or probably both. Nor is it the NYC Equinox tribe where people are looking to pick up a date or scoff if you don't know what Amagansett is. It's very much "come as you are" because it's about people each having their own reason for being here. You don't need to go buy a new outfit or cut some weight before coming here. Lots of body shapes, lots of ages. 8. Community spirit. If you're looking to just drop in, get your pump in and get out, easily done. But if you're looking for something more, they do a nice job with additional occasional offerings like a summer camping trip, Thanksgiving potluck, yoga w/ live acoustic tunes, bringing in a guy from Notre Dame crew team to show proper form on rowing machines, etc. 9. Great customer service. If you've got a question, they answer it immediately, however you prefer: onsite, text, email, phone. No one here ever tells you, "I don't know" or "I'll have to check with my manager" like they do elsewhere. 10. Supportive financially. If you need to take an extended break of a few weeks or few months for any personal reason, they're happy to put things on pause. If you lost your job and life is feeling heavy, they work with you to find a solution so that you don't have to cut gym time from your routine. You get the idea. I'll stop now. Every neighborhood could use a place like this, where there are no cliques and people can be as introverted or as social as they want and it's all good.

We just love Katie's positivity, energy and deep knowledge at Pilates! She makes getting stronger…read morefun!

Love this fitness studio. The workouts at fun, the space is really nice, the instructors are…read moreawesome, and the ladies I meet here are all super friendly! Bonus points for the cool garage door that they can open up when the weathers nice!

K Fit Studio is a beautiful body-positive community of women motivated to move our bodies and stay…read morehealthy more than it is a gym. This place had changed my life in such positive ways. I've been coming for over a year and have gone from being someone who said I disliked gyms and working out, to absolutely loving waking up before 7am to go move my body and sweat it out before I start my day! I love all of the variety - we do something different every time, all surprise and novelty, no boredom here! Mary's positivity is infectious and she does an amazing job supporting us to have accurate body mechanics so as to avoid injuries. Tammy is awesome too and you are sure to sweat up a storm in her classes. Conscientious warm-ups, circuit training, TRX, TABATA, group workouts, high intensity interval training, strength and cardio, we get it all. I come 3-4 days a week and really miss it when I am away. I am so grateful for K Fit and hope it sticks around for many many years to come!

I started with FitBody on a promotion, thinking I would just give it a try...and here I am 11…read moremonths later! I love the workouts and the friendly community. The fact that I can get a great workout in 40 minutes means I can come regularly. and I feel stronger and leaner than I did a year ago and my eating habits have improved thanks to the nutrition program. The coaches are positive and encouraging and I look forward to my 6am community.

Fantastic 40 min workouts. Curated and modified for wherever you're at in your fitness journey. So…read morelike, when I'm feeling tired I can let off the gas a bit, which feels great. I only push myself as much as I want (and always end with a lot of sweat and a big smile). I've recommended the Portland Fit Body to dozens of people.

Love them ! I had been looking into Pilates classes for a while on my doctors recommendation and…read moretried a couple different studios around this part of town . This one was specially inviting , right from the friendly staff at the front desk to the calm and knowledgeable instructors , everything here suits my needs. There are variety of classes for every one and they take great care to work with your injuries . I love attending Audra`s classes , as she makes you do real serious stuff with a happy smile on her face ,until you realize you are actually pushing yourself and getting better at it.The facility is well maintained and clean . The classes are almost always comfortably full. There are private reformer classes as well for someone just beginning.

This review is only for my experience with private sessions and Not group classes. Studio Blue is a…read moreclassy and professional studio and is aesthetically pleasing. When I arrive to the studio for my private sessions, I am always greeted by the owner Joanne. She is always friendly, professional and very welcoming. I attend private sessions with Krista McCurdy. My private sessions are geared towards cervical and lumbar rehabilitation. The personal attention is exactly what I needed and my progress is very noticeable compared to the traditional clinical physical therapy I was involved in after my cervical spine surgery 10 months ago. I recommend this studio for private sessions if you are suffering from an injury, recovering from surgery or have certain physical limitations that make it difficult to participate in group classes.

Great instructors, nice space, and lots of class options. Highly recommend this studio!read more

Clean, professional and great instructors. I visit Portland every couple of weeks and always drop…read morein for a spin or barre.

I joined in February and love this place. I've always hated gyms because of their heteronormativity…read moreand it's nice to work out in a space that feels safe for all. This is the only gym where I've been consistent and stayed consistent and in the four months I've been a member I've seen noticeable improvements in my musculature, core strength and stamina. I go for the classes. If you pay for the monthly membership all classes are included. I try to hit three a week. I hope to attend more open gym times in the future but for right now the evening classes work with my schedule. There's a couple things I could nitpick. I wish they were open all day on Saturday and Sunday. It makes more sense to be open half days on a weekday for those of us who work 9-5s. I think the powerlifting class should be limited to no more than 6 - 8 people given the equipment limitations. But overall I'm not here to be at the most resourced or state of the art gym. Place is important and I need to workout publicly in a space that's affirming and that's what I've found here. The trainers are great. Eloise is fantastic. She takes you seriously and provides good critique on form while also challenging you to improve. She has great bedside manner and I'm always happy to take her classes even if they kick my ass sometimes. Felicia is also fantastic and plays great music and I appreciate Kristen's chill energy during powerlifting. I love the get ups and hinges class most, followed by kettlebell 7. The conditioning class is sadistic and occasionally I'll go to test my progress. Last time one of the exercises included doing 1000 jump ropes. I was like oh so you hate us hate us but I also felt accomplished by rising to the challenge. I moved to Portland about 9 months ago and didn't think it would be as hard as it has been to find community but EKC has been a welcoming part of my weekly routine that has made me feel connected to my community. It's two blocks from my house and for the first time in my life actually enjoy working out. It's not a cheap gym by any means but it's not budget breaking. They have a flexible pricing scheme for income limited folks. They're always making little improvements here and there including adding more signage and painting and I appreciate their desire to revise and improve on themselves as I am too. Love this place. Can't say enough good things. Almost don't want more people to come because I like the class sizes as they are but I also want to support this place that's made me feel very welcomed.

While I only recently began training at EKC, I can say that the trainers, programs, and workouts…read moreexceed my expectations. The trainers are knowledgeable, attentive, and generous with their time and instruction. Eloise has already offered me several corrections / adjustments that have improved my experience. (Felecia and Tess, too!) While rigorous, each class and program accommodates multiple levels of experience and fitness. Above all, I have been impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere/culture, deepened and sustained by EKC's members. Here, one can truly come as they are. I feel motivated and inspired and look forward to my next workout at/with EKC.

I went to a Sunday drop-in hip hop class with my friends. The class was quite popular. I'm not sure…read moreif there's a limit on the number of students for drop in sessions. It was labeled as all-level and the choreography was fun to follow. It wasn't too hard or too easy because the instructor offered different options for the moves, which made it accessible for everyone. All of my friends really enjoyed the class. The price was very reasonable compared to other drop-in classes in downtown. However, the check-in and payment process felt a bit confusing as a first timer since the instructor was just wrapping up the previous class at the time. It seems like they also offer more skill-focused classes that concentrate on specific hip hop techniques or moves, but I couldn't easily find detailed information about them. The studio itself is spacious and very clean and comfortable. Even after we worked up a serious sweat, it didn't feel stuffy or smell bad. Overall, I highly recommend the drop-in class if you're looking for a fun experience to express yourself with hip hop that also works as a great workout.

Awesome dance classes with great dance community vibes. Welcoming to all and breaking it down and…read moreteaching it in a way that makes it accessible to everyone! Even if you aren't sure you can dance... Mariecellla makes it fun and easy! And great workouts to get your heart pumping.

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!