Hidden gem gym in Portland!…read more Group fitness classes with individual training available. The classes are well designed and the instructors are attentive and encouraging! I could imagine someone feeling intimidated or a little lost if they've only worked with machines. Talk to the desk staff, they are very eager to help!

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.

I recently took a class here and this space is amazing! The staff were very accommodating and…read moreknowledgeable! I like how all the kettlebells were the same size but different weights. It made me feel like I was just as strong as everyone else! Everything was very clean and there was ample parking in the back. I learned a lot during the class and this was the perfect setting! Thanks Fulcrum Fitness!

I have been training at Fulcrum for about 10 months, and it has been SO REWARDING. I was…read moreintimidated by the classes at first, but the folks at Fulcrum made me feel very welcome. In particular I have found a fantastic gym guru in Sonia. Her classes have changed my life. She has a gift for crafting perfect workouts that hit all the high notes while still being scalable. 10 out of 10!!

I've had training sessions with trainer Logan Steelman at Vive Fitness…read more I have a tight schedule as student with a chronic illness that drains my energy quickly -- because of that, I've always been intimidated by the gym environment. However, training with Logan really made me comfortable with the gym. After my injury, he gave me a customized, simple, slow routine with consideration of my low energy levels. We started off with simple balancing exercises to strengthen with my physical therapy exercises. He is also knowledgeable in nutrition as well that is not just limited to fitness and has helped me create meal plans.

Logan Steelman is amazing!! Since I've started training with him he's been nothing but professional…read moreand attentive.

I have been coming here for almost 1 year now and I can't sing their praises enough. I love the…read morestaff here. Every single one of them is always so friendly, fun and helpful. The coaches are freakin bad ass. I think when because I come often they really get to know me and my goals as well as any issues I have been struggling with like my sciatic pain or the weekness I still have in my shoulder from my shoulder replacement. They also really hype me up to keep going during the challenges to push myself to go harder or longer than I ever thought I could. But they always place safety and form first. Kylie, Taryn, Lafayette, and Erin are my usual crew and I get so happy to see them. I'm so happy I came here, I even got my husband to start coming.

Visited while on a trip and enjoyed the workout! I only attended one class here at 5 am so keep…read morethat in mind. I was greeted with a friendly manner when I walked in. The studio spaces vary and this one is more elongated and felt a little tighter. They also had the newer treadmills which feel a little harder to change speeds on. They also kept the studio dark which was different and people may like in the early morning! There were only 6 people in the class but from what I hear, there are less people going to classes post pandemic. There's a parking garage that you can get validated or you can do street parking.

What a fantastic gym -- I was traveling to PDX for a few days and needed somewhere to do drop-in…read moreclasses. I emailed the studio owner, Kim, who invited me to join the Friday community training, and it was a wonderful experience. Kim was so knowledgeable and generous to give me so many helpful pointers during my short visit. It's evident that they have personalized relationships with all their clients. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in PDX and I wish I had a community gym like this in the Bay Area where I live.

I only signed up for the running clinic because Kim was the trainer. I fall into to "strongly…read moredislike running" category of folks in her classes. For someone who dreads running, I really looked forward to her classes each week (that is a win in itself!). She is super knowledgeable and keeps you engaged throughout the training time. She did a great job teaching a class of people who were at all different levels of running. I also loved her classes while she was training at Studio X. Would 100% recommend anyone looking to up their fitness game, no matter where you are starting from!

I really liked this gym, which is why it's especially disappointing that I ultimately decided to…read moreleave. One of the main reasons I chose an all-women's gym was the sense of privacy, exclusivity, and safety that comes with knowing the space is specifically designed for women. Recently, the gym hired a male massage therapist, and the massage room is located within the same area as the gym. For me, that fundamentally changed the environment. It defeats much of the purpose of paying the premium price for an all-women's facility if men are now regularly present in areas where women are working out and receiving services. The gym has also opened a café that leads directly into the gym. Since the café is open to the public, it has brought people into the space who otherwise would not have access to the gym. I've noticed men lingering around the café, which made me increasingly uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the coffee hasn't exactly been good enough to make that tradeoff worthwhile. At this point, I have to question whether the owner is more interested in taking women's money than protecting women's safety and preserving the environment that made this gym worth the premium membership price in the first place. That may not be the owner's intention, but that is unfortunately how these changes have made me feel as a member. I understand that a business can evolve and expand its offerings, but if the gym is moving toward a more co-ed experience, I think that should be communicated transparently. The value proposition of an all-women's gym is very different from that of a traditional gym. If the exclusivity and privacy are being diluted, members deserve to know that before paying the premium price. I really enjoyed working with the trainers here, and I would still recommend connecting with some of the personal trainers if you can find a way to work with them independently. There are genuinely great people here. Ultimately, I left because the gym no longer felt like the all-women's space I originally signed up for. I hope the owner seriously considers whether these changes are consistent with the reason women chose this gym in the first place. I also anticipate that the owner's response to this review may emphasize the gym's commitment to women's safety and explain why these changes are supposedly consistent with that mission. I would encourage prospective and current members to look beyond the polished response and consider the actual changes taking place. For me, the issue is not what the stated mission is; it is whether the experience and policies in practice continue to reflect that mission. Unfortunately, my experience has led me to conclude that they no longer do.

To enter this gym you must walk through a boutique/coffee shop. I don't want to have to walk…read morethrough trinkets and clothing while smelling coffee to get to the gym. The gym itself is in what feels like a basement. It is small and cramped. There were only three of us in there at the time but I couldn't imagine it on a busy day. I signed up for a free week trial membership. Which is a lovely perk to offer potential new clients. Upon arriving I was given a tour by the person at the front desk. She made sure that before she took me downstairs she found someone to cover her at the front desk. About half way through the tour a woman, I'm assuming manager, came over to us holding a laundry basket. Before saying hi or introducing herself she basically scolded the woman giving me the tour saying "who is watching the front desk if you're down here? I'll finish the tour and you can go back upstairs". At that point this manager woman put on a big fake smile and introduced herself to me and then finished the tour. This interaction alone immediately told me this was not the gym for me. It may be a women's only gym but it didn't provide the feeling of women supporting women. The gym itself is honestly, depressing. No windows. No softness. It's a basement with workout equipment. I chose not to return for remainder of the free trial and certainly wouldn't spend $75 a month to go there.

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.

Your basic gym, and I mean that in the best way. Very few meatheads as a rule, and the ones that…read moreare there are the cool kind who just like working out a lot. Mostly very Portland community members. A fair number of regular older folks-- myself included, I imagine-- and an otherwise diverse crowd (for Portland, that is.) It's been meticulously clean in the months that I've been going there. There's always someone walking around wiping things off, redistributing weights to their racks, and just generally keeping the place clean and functional. I used to go to 24 hour in Hollywood, and I always felt like I should get a penicillin shot afterwards. I literally listened to a guy talk about his staph infection IN THE SAUNA. And the bros. Oh boy. It's hard enough to get comfortable going to a gym without a bunch of performative insecurity on display. I've read these "I joined on an impulse but then I decided I wanted my money back" posts and imagine that has to be a non-stop thing at a gym, but if you really want to just go somewhere to exercise, I can't imagine a better deal. The MAC's not giving your money back, either, by the way. Pros: Cheap. Clean. Well equipped. Pleasant vibe. 24 hours. Did I mention cheap? Cons: I could use fewer TVs, honestly. Gotta complain about something, I guess. There's no pool, sauna, tennis courts, whatever. Not cons so much as just true if that's what you want.

It's disappointing to see this framed as a financial favor. The "free months" referenced were…read moreactually credits for periods that had already been paid for but during which services were not provided as advertised. These were not gifts; they were adjustments for time the facility was closed or unavailable. In addition, I had posted funds to my account for future months and was never told they needed to be manually applied. I was later publicly criticized for not doing so, despite never being given that information. I was also concerned when the owner attempted to publicly share my personal information on another platform. That content was removed after a cease-and-desist was issued. Consumer protection laws address situations where customers are charged for services not rendered, which is why those credits existed in the first place. Rather than addressing concerns, the owner chose to personally criticize a former member for leaving an honest review. That approach reinforces many of the issues other reviewers have already described, and it has the effect of drawing more attention to those reviews. Situations like this make it difficult to feel comfortable as a member or to resolve concerns in good faith. I hope the business chooses to focus on improving the member experience rather than attacking customers who share their experiences.

I just love the Urban Recess bootcamp. I've never been a gym-goer of my own free will and…read moregenerally will make any excuse not to go - like I have a headache (even if I don't, but because I have the skills to to lie to myself and believe it, this works for me) or 7-11 is having a sale on Snickers or I don't have gas in the car and don't have time to stop and get gas even if class doesn't start for 3 hours. You get the point. Anyway, Urban Recess is the lone exception in my long list of work out failures. I actually look forward to going. There are a few things that make a difference to me and might make a difference to you, too: 1. It's a class just for women, which means there's no perceived competition or judgement or worrying about how red, sweaty, and generally unglamourous I look, because the women there don't care. Ages and fitness levels vary, so there's no reason to assume that you can't go and have a good time and get results if you're not a 20 year old cross-fit/marathon veteran. 2. It's a welcoming environment. I'm shy and can be intimidated pretty easily, so even after just 5 classes, I feel like I'm one of the "veterans", even though I still wobble around on the little balanacing disc thing and sometimes just lay on my mat and moan because I'm so out of shape. 3. It's fun! Yep, it's true. For 60 minutes you move from station to station and do specific movements/activities. It goes super fast, it's fun (how can you not love posing like Burt Reynold on the cover of Playgirl in his glory days and using weights to mimic being a flasher - don't ask me why, but these are two of my favorites). It's also a great workout, which is probably the most important part. So, short story, Karin the trainer is awesome. The class is fun. The girls are welcoming. Go try it!

I have been taking this class since January when I promised myself I was going to be healthy this…read moreyear. So far I have improved my cardiovascular health, increased muscle/core strength and lost 15 lbs! Karin takes the time to help out the newbies and pushes us to be our best without injuring ourselves. I like the balance between a class and members that support you and keep you committed and having a personal trainer who will correct your moves and show you how to do the exercises correctly to avoid injury and get the most out of your moves. Plus the fitness tips during our cool down are great! Give it a try. $15 for drop in. $10 per class if you pay for the month. If you're looking for one on one training she does that too but you wont get that for $15 an hour with any personal trainer!