Always super clean and awesome AC. Even when it's busy there are enough machines or benches to find…read moresomewhere to work.

Small clean gym w/ friendly staff. Equipment is in great condition. My request is to add more hip…read moretrust accessories/equipment as regular benches and jump boxes are not cutting it. Perhaps a pivot pad and/or glute bench and a 45 degree back extension. The current back extension is too big for petite women.

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!

So far, so great. Oct. 2012....I tripped on a crack on a…read moresimple walk in NE Portland. I felt clumsy. I felt silly. Fast forward 3 months. I had a BRAIN INJURY from my "silly fall". Fast forward 2 years. I have no balance, I have height issues, I am scared silly of falling again. I entered Urban Pilates scared to death and certain I would not be a good fit. But I KNEW I needed to get my balance back. I have been doing personal sessions and after only 4 classes, I can feel my confidence (and my balance!) coming back. I am very thankful that I discovered Urban Pilates and I cannot recommend them enough, especially if you have any health issues that you think might hamper your ability to do this form of exercise. I got the grand luck to get Renata as my instructor and she is WONDERFUL (so encouraging) but I hear the other instructors and they seem very positive too. This was just what I needed!

I purchased their Groupon deal where I got 4 classes for $10 - NICE! So far, I've been to two…read moreclasses and I've really enjoyed them both. The first one was an All Level Mat Class which I felt was challenging but fun. The second class I've tried was the Spring Conditioning and that really kicked my butt. I've attended other cross-fit type classes that this was definately better than those. The instructor gave variations and the class catered to all levels of fitness. It's a small studio where you're going to get personal attention and not feel overcrowded. I can't two to take my next two classes!

Heather is the best personal trainer! She put me in shape within a few weeks and her sessions were…read morealways fun. Her energy is amazing and she is a great person. I recommended her to my friends and my sister. They all were very happy with Heather's fun classes! She teaches you to love your body...

I've been working out with Heather for over a month now and already I've seen incredible changes in…read moremy body. I was first introduced to Heather during the Booty Luv class at ME Fitness. After the first class I was hooked. Booty Luv is an awesome combination of dance, Pilates, yoga (plus some other stuff). It is SO fun, the hour flies by. There is upbeat music and an exciting atmosphere. Throughout the workout she explains what area you're working and why. It's an incredible work out that burns fat & builds lean muscle but also helps with flexibility and stability. (Which I need all of!) Heather's X Cycling classes and Pilates classes at ME are also highly recommended! The X Cycling class is cool because it's 30 minutes of cycling and 30 minutes of light weights, an effective way to spend an hour. I have worked with Heather as a personal trainer as well recently and it was a positive experience. She really listened to what I was hoping to accomplish and took into account that I had a lower back injury and had not worked out in a while. With that she created a personalized program that I'm still following, even after I had completed all my sessions. Heather's knowledge and communication style is topnotch. I have learned so much from her and have adopted a much more active and healthy lifestyle. I always leave her class or training feeling really good and excited to go back.

Jules is an outstanding, charismatic, hard-driving trainer! I have been working out with her now…read morefor over a year (two days a week). The results have been consistent and beyond my expectations, and our routines change up every four to six weeks, so I never get bored and am constantly challenged. Jules is always punctual, very knowledgeable, fun and charming in personality, with extensive training in fitness. I greatly enjoy my time with Jules (even when it is at an un-godly hour around 6am), and intend to keep coming back for more. Jules is a top trainer, a pleasure to work out with, achieves outstanding results, and I recommend her without hesitation.

As a Dietitian I've got the nutrition part down but I've always had questions about what are the…read morebest exercise programs for me and my goals. Jules has taught me so much, she is always there to answer my fitness questions and I've enjoyed the variety of prgrams/phases she has put me through in order to help me achieve my goals. I look forward to my workouts because they never get old, monotonous, boring, etc--I'm (literally) on my toes at all times. I feel that I now workout more efficiently. I'm in and out of the gym within 45mins to an hour and feel like I've pushed myself to the max. The workouts don't seem like 'work' they are challenging but in a way that keeps me motivated and determined to reach the next level. I've leaned down and have more energy than I've had in a long time. I feel that my fitness level is definitely up a few notches and I'm excited to continue to see positive results both physically and mentally. Denise Barry, RD, CSSD

After moving to Portland from the east coast, my husband and I were looking for a gym with the…read moresimilar energy, high quality instruction, passion from the instructors, and safety that we received at our previous cross-fit gym. After much finding in the Portland metro area, we were SO HAPPY to stumble upon Intrepid. We go 2-3x a week for our schedules. The owners Ruth and Sean put in a tremendous amount of effort ensuring that every experience you have seems like you're a new client, when you show up each and every time, whether or not you've been going there for years or days. I appreciate the fact that they don't assume you just know everything and they really provide COACHING rather than passive guidance. They know each and every persons strength and weaknesses, and make everyone feel comfortable. I am also always astonished by the variety in the workouts, and all the coaches really provide great instruction, whether it's Ruth and Sean, the owners, or the other two coaches, everyone's amazing. You should come to Intrepid if you're looking for community as well. Everyone let's you be who you are but there's always opportunities to have pot lucks, celebrate people, and have fun during class or after class. Just come as you are, and at at whatever fitness level, you will be really glad you stepped into Intrepid. You'll never leave.

I think I understand the CrossFit business pretty well - as a previous owner (with my wife) of a…read moreCrossFit Gym and as a current member of a CF gym. To me, there are "focus areas" for any gym business. Possible Priorities: 1. Member Safety 2. Quality Coaching 3. Business Process management 3a. Member confidentiality 3b. Staff management 4. Investment in new coaching skills and equipment 5. Quality Review and Continuous Improvement My "positive" experience at Intrepid relates to my multiple drop-in visits while in town on business. On each of my visits, I was received professionally and politely each time. My biggest concern, and gripe relates to an early November 2018 incident, where one of their staff sent out a "survey" to current and past members. Intrepid PDX openly published my email address to almost 700 people - instead of hiding it in a BCC to protect my privacy. I have followed up multiple times to the originator of the survey without response - or an apology. I've also requested my name be removed from Intrepid's database, and my request was also ignored. When I'm visiting Portland on business, I have several choices for CrossFit - and I was hoping Intrepid would be my gym-away-from-home. But I won't be back. While mistakes happen, I've reached out three times to the staff member and ownership to share my concerns and didn't receive a response. "Just remove my name and personal data from your database - if you cannot manage my personal information with discretion." That's all I can ask at this point - because your staff member already broadcast my email address to 700+ people. Oh, and she also broadcast the email addresses of every current and past customer I might add (Yikes!). Generally, from my experience, the customer list of any business is a sacred asset to be protected. I wonder, if I were to post the survey originator's email address here ... perhaps then she'll grasp the importance of privacy. Or at least be courteous enough to admit the mistake and remove my contact information from Intrepid's database.

its a better option for gym but i wish that they would invest in more staff coverage. a huge appeal…read moreis the room they use for group fitness: which normal people cant ever use. and the beautiful yoga room. the yoga is open for all to use but closed for classes and closed whenever the front desk is not staffed. so mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays: you longingly look at the yoga room while the rest of the gym is overcrowded. i would love love to pay even a fee to be able to access it.

Not sure. I visited one:, it was clean but too expensive for me right not. Also the equipment I…read morewould he using was on the second floor and the staircase was steep. If they had an elevator I didn't see it

We recently brought our 8-month-old pup to the adolescent social sessions here and went in really…read morehopeful that it would be a fun, positive experience for him. On the positive side, the staff were consistently friendly, kind, and clearly care about the dogs. They created a welcoming environment, and we appreciated their kindness. Unfortunately, the experience itself didn't quite work out for us. Our dog is an intact male, and he ended up in a group with all females, one of whom had recently gone through a heat cycle. The facility allows females who have recently been in heat, but unfortunately their scent just isn't conducive to a group social setting like this, especially for young intact males. The first week this happened we assumed it was just a temporary challenge and gave it the benefit of the doubt, but the issue continued during our next session. The scent was simply too distracting for him- and even other females were distracted by the scent. Our dog who normally socializes well in other group settings, became too fixated and overstimulated for any type of learning or appropriate social interaction. We really tried to give this facility a fair shot and came back again hoping for a better experience, but ultimately our dog had to remain leashed the entire session time, which completely defeats the purpose of a social/play session. We have now found a facility with stricter guidelines around females in heat.

Before I found out about Sit Stay Fit, I didn't even travel because I worried about some stranger…read morewatching Loki and ive heard negative things about doggy hotels. My baby means the world to me and I would seriously die if anything happens to him. My husbands friend told my husband about how he boards his dog at Sit Stay Fit so we decided to board Loki here as well while we were in Dallas. Jamie took such a good care of him and she sent me updates daily which was why I never worried. Im so happy we found out about Sit Stay Fit because i don't have to worry about where to board him when I travel and I know he'll be in good hands.