I have, perhaps like you, been a member of and/or visited just about every imaginable species of…read moregym including, for me, a visit to a Gym-Of-The-Gods (not me, name withstanding) at a Pac-10 university. All with pros/cons. That said, if you are at a point where you just want the solid, fashion-free workout basics available to you in a corner of our Belmont neighborhood, this is for you. It is the place where you arrive, do your thing, enjoy the friendly vibe and then head back out for a Stumptown across the street and off to your day. Very chill. Added bonus: Dan is the best owner ever. You'll see. PLUS: Stupendously upgraded ellipticals allowing you to revisit your favorite world-class trails in virtual reality. Of course, as befits the name of the gym and our local vibe, they give you a good workout AND generate electricity back to the grid thus allowing you to simultaneously remove both your lbs and carbon footprint. A perfect balance of green and machine without the preen.

Ok, so this gym is pretty awesome. It's not huge, or open 24 hours, but it has what you mostly need…read morewhen you need it. Big beefy meat head gym rats might be a little let down here, but it's prefect for someone who wants to get in or stay in shape. And you gotta love the fact that it's eco-friendly. Most of the cardio machines are low energy or create energy with your own body power. You've heard of horse power? What till to you a load of Jimbo Power! GRRRRRRR! Great neighborhood, and a really friendly owner. I'm glad I'm a member and looking forward to dropping some more lbs.

I started working out with Lily-Rygh in May of 2014. I had never worked out in a gym before so…read morerelied completely on her expertise. I love how she changes up my work outs to keep me interested and engaged and she adjusts to whatever is going on with me not only physically but emotionally. She is hilarious and caring and awesome. She celebrates my success, like upping my wights or reps!, and is supportive though hard times. She is awesome!

The second best decision I ever made was following an Instagram post by Flexible Fitness to a body…read morepositive, om-free yoga session lead by none other than the fabulous Lily-Rygh herself! The best decision I've ever made was to pursue personal training with Lily-Rygh. I have embraced a new confidence in the gym, increased my strength and flexibility, and actually *gasp* ENJOY moving my body in a low stress, high fun environment. If you've grown up fat and understand the shame and insecurity surrounding body movement, this is huge. There is absolutely zero pressure to lose weight and instead the focus is on gaining strength, mobility, and finding joy in movement. Check, check, check on all 3 for me. I have not only found all of this, but also support, love and community from Lily-Rygh and her badass crew. Can't get much better than that!

I have gone to this gym for the last TWO YEARS. I used to work out at a 24 hour fitness gym and I…read morehave to say after doing Super Slow with Reinvent STC I don't see much point in going back! You could work out HOURS at a gym but get the same or better results with just 20 minutes of super slow! Free weights are like lifting rocks! It's not tailored to helping your particular needs. And the treadmill? You could walk on it for an hour and not break a sweat. And it's so boring! I heard about this kind of strength training from my favorite philosopher, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Apparently this is what you can do to remain fit into your middle age. He does high amounts of weights for a short amount of time and then rests. That's what Super Slow is. The workout is 20 minutes long, once a week. It's not easy but it's wonderful to have a trainer standing there and helping you every step of the way. The point of the workout is to get to muscle failure with each machine, so your body gets the message that it needs to get stronger. This training method is fast and effective. The team at Reinvent STC is excellent. If you're in Portland, especially if you work downtown and looking for a quick way to get fit, build muscle, or lose weight I'd highly encourage you to give the super slow method a try.

Just finished up trying this place for a few months. I noticed nearly all of the clients working…read moreout are over the age of 70 years old. This is geared more toward the elderly so it's a very basic workout. They only offer weight machines so you're limited as to what you can do. I only worked out twice a week for about 15 minutes. The trainer used a couple of machines for the upper body and then a couple of machines for the lower body. That's what they offers a "workout". Which I'm sure is fine for those who are fragile and over the age of 70. Anyone who is looking for a real workout then this isn't place as I learned first hand. Hope this helps anyone else who isn't sure what they offer. Also, the place is extremely filthy. I had to wash my clothes after I got home from my session. I found that a bit unsettling as hygiene would be a primary concern in a health club setting. The large volume of cob webs were a nice touch for Halloween. Otherwise somebody needs to do a deep cleaning. Parking is very limited and monitored by a security guard. If you're even one second late getting back to your car they'll write you a $100 dollar fine. On more than one occasion I had a homeless person who appeared to be on drugs screaming and jumping around near the entrance. Trying to get into the club was a bit dangerous. On another occasion I had to use my pepper spray to subdue the homeless person as he was trying to attack me with a knife. Lucky to be alive! All in all it's not what you would expect when you're looking for a gym. Safety is lacking and so is any cleaning. Rather disappointed but glad I did find another gym nearby.

I recently started taking Orange Theory classes and have nothing but overwhelmingly positive things…read moreto say about it. The coaches are so encouraging and supportive, and every staff member I've spoken to at this location is super kind and friendly. The classes are fun and challenging, and the facilities are kept super clean. I love OTF!!

I love working out hear... Love the staff and couches.. super nice, professional, and friendly…read moreKeep up the great work

I trained with Phil 1-1 and it was a great experience! He's very knowledgeable and has a…read morecomprehensive, holistic approach to fitness: mind and body inclusive. If you're looking to take first fitness steps, or to squeeze out that last 5-10% out of a rep, this is a great place to go.

Be the strongest version of you that you can be! If it doesn't challenge you it won't change you!…read moreYou can do it! These are all motivations from Strength Camp. Focusing on personal fitness goals to make you the strongest person you can be. Every one here is at different fitness levels. All strengths and sizes. Way more diversity from other places I have been. I like that there doesn't feel like competition between anyone but yourself. You set your pace. You set your goals. Etc. Each day is different. Warm-ups start the same. Every day the first 8 min are so are the same routine. I like to play follow the leader for this part :) I'm still new but everyone is super friendly and helpful if you miss a beat. Different rounds of stations are set-up so for maybe ten minutes you do three or 4 rounds of different things and then you move onto something else. Stretching is incorporated into each day especially focusing on those muscles you will use for the day. The first two weeks are $20!!! So no reason to not at least give it a try? I signed up for 3X A WEEK for $150 a month. I never get bored and the people here make me want to keep coming back! They even have some free events on the weekends. This Sunday is a snow showing trip! Woot woot!

NXT is an awesome gym with really great personal trainers who know how to get people in awesome…read moreshape but it's also a great community of people who are super supportive and help each other reach their goals. It's a really fun place to work out and make friends doing it! Borce and all the trainers are great people and pros.

Excellent small gym/personal training. Dedicated trainers who help make positive results for…read moreclients. I 100% recommend this gym to those looking for a positive workout experience.

Do you even workout? Come here! I go to the group boot camp classes but Shania offers small group…read moreweight lighting and nutrition coaching also. She has all kinds of sizes for weights so if you're just starting out, you can build up that strength. I love the flexibility of times she offers from 5am in the morning all the way to 630pm. I've been working out here since March of this year and can't imagine stopping. If you're wanting to start, check out the business Instagram page for new promo offers. The people that come here are amazing, and want to keep coming back to push ourselves. I've had a few foot surgeries and was nervous to start working out, I felt I would be limited but I wasn't. She's worked with me and modified my workouts so I keep moving without getting injured. I've seen pregnant woman in here, and all sorts of people from different ages and body types. You gotta start somewhere so why not here.

I started the small group weight class in Dec 2024. I admit I was initially nervous, but Shania is…read morevery welcoming and assists every step of the way. Shania has the best personality and challenges you to find your best self. It's now April and I can definitely say that I found the right gym at Full Force Fitness.

Laura is an awesome personal trainer. She meets me were I'm at each time I come in. If my body…read moreneeds to be pushed, she pushes me. If my body needs a light day, she knows what I need to still get a quality workout. Highly recommend Laura and PDXSTRENGTH

PDX Strength is a community unto itself. I've been there 9 years and I've learned a lot about…read morefitness, strength and mobility. Jocelyn Streng and her staff care very much about their clients and I feel very much at home there.