Wow great place very friendly place to work out. I will be back closer to summer timeread more

I've been going here for a few months now and it's truly a gem! All the teachers, classes,…read moreavailability is top notch! I drive all the way from vancouver 3x a week because it's just that great. I've completely transformed my lifestyle, health and exercise because this place makes it so easy to commit, it's so much fun and effective!

I've tried a lot of different workouts over the years, but Barre3 has become so much more than…read moreexercise for me. It's one of the few places where I can focus, take care of myself, and leave feeling stronger both physically and mentally. One thing an instructor said has really stayed with me: Barre3 is an investment in your future self. That simple idea changed how I think about showing up. I'm not just working out for today, I'm investing in myself. I want to age with strength, balance, and confidence, and Barre3 helps me feel like I'm moving toward that every time. The instructors are supportive, the community is so welcoming, and every class reminds me that taking care of myself is so important.

I absolutely love barre3 Happy Valley! The studio is beautiful, bright, and so welcoming. From day…read moreone, the instructors and members have made me feel like part of the community. Everyone is incredibly encouraging, no matter your fitness level. The childcare is a huge perk and makes it so much easier to prioritize my workouts as a parent. The classes are challenging, effective, and leave me feeling stronger every time. I can't recommend barre3 Happy Valley enough!

I've been a member for 18 years & raised my kids at this club. They have an outstanding kids…read moreclub, with GREAT staff, they have their kids programs dialed in and Cindy does an outstanding job! Most importantly she cares so much about the kids! It's a family owned business since 1977 and VERY family focused with owners who genuinely care about their members. I highly recommend this club if you are looking for a great family friendly club that you can bring your Kids. Their outdoor WATER PARK is the BEST!

If you're a parent and care about your child's safety, I wouldn't recommend enrolling at this gym!…read moreI'm writing this review not just as a parent who pays $150 per month for my membership with childcare, but also as a school director myself ,and a mandated Oregon State child safety reporter. Before posting this review, I have tried contacting the owner several times about child safety -- with no response. Here are a couple of child safety issues I have observed: -- Instance #1: About two months ago on a week night, a one and a half year old ran out from the kids center. And due to short staffing, it wasn't noticed by staff members. Luckily, I stopped the child from running out to the gym floor. When I brought this to the director's attention, (Cindy), she said that it never happened because the cameras didn't see it happen. Scoffing and rolling her eyes. She then got back on her tablet, and ignored me. --Instance #2: The child care was short staffed. When this happens, they put the older kids with the infants/toddlers. On a few of those instances, other parents and I, have seen the older kids hurt the smaller children (violently at times). After witnessing this, I tried to find the Director and she was no where to be found. She was on "Break". -- Instance #3: Last night (4/7/26) at roughly 5:15 pm. There was one staff member to probably 20 kids. I tried to talk to the director. Once again, she rudely rolled her eyes at me. Then her and the front desk girl started laughing and mocking me. And said within earshot, "What's her f**** problem". Hopefully after posting this review the, child safety issues are addressed. And the employee culture as well. ***Review update: The owner finally contacted me, and he said all the right things. I will update the review further if changes regarding the safety issues and toxic employee culture are truly addressed. ***

As we cautiously reemerge from our Covid hibernation, finding a safe place to work out is a real…read moreconcern. Well, here it is. This gym is definitely doing it right. Limited number of people, spaced out so we don't get germy with each other, all the windows open, hand washing, disinfecting.... all the things are happening here. This is a boxing gym, you dont come here for a treadmill or to get swole. That helps keep it not too crowded. We roll in, participate in a well planned hour of drills and hard work, and roll out. Let me just say, this is one of the most comfortable boxing clubs I've ever been in. 2nd floor with windows all around. The natural light is amazing. There is a ring and plenty of bags and gear. They sponsor a club, and if your goal is to throw down for real you can acquire that skill and practice here. I just want to be in the zone, get out of my head, hit it hard for an hour and walk out feeling mighty. Mission accomplished.

I never would have imagined that I would still be going to any gym two years after my first class…read more Now I can't imagine going anywhere else. My goal in coming to McConnell's was simply to help give me an outlet for moving my body. I didn't join with the intention of actually learning anything, just show up, cardio, and go home. It's been such a chill experience that I now take 4 classes a week, I'm gaining muscles, and am developing actual skills and knowledge. But the best part? I MADE FRIENDS! This gym attracts some pretty great people. It's welcoming to all body types, genders, orientations, and nationalities. And there's never any pressure to be more involved than you want to be. I have no interest in actually fighting, but I'm having a great time. I love this place.

As a woman of color, and of size I found that Foster Fitness Center has everything I need to feel…read morecomfortable working out. Having Noel as a personal trainer has improved my strength and comfortability in the gym. With his guidance and support I have been able to do more physically now than I could in the months before restarting again. He is patient, funny, and passionate about getting you where you want to be. The gym itself is unique: Mr. Pickles the security guard, The resident Kitties Lestat, Luis, and Nugget along with some fur gym regulars ( see photos!). This is the only gym I've been able to enjoy a good pump, great music selection, and fur friends that cheer you on in their adorable ways! Inquire with Noel if your fur baby can join your session! Happy sweating, longevity, and hydrations to you and yours!

Foster Fitness has all of the equipment needed to provide a great workout. No pretensions or…read morepressure, just welcoming staff and friendly regulars. Give it a try!

I live in the neighborhood and am looking for a gym near home so I dropped by after learning they…read moreoffer tons of classes. Upon entering the gym I didn't know how to get any info about it. Folks were working out in a big open room but I couldn't figure out if anyone actually worked there. A gal came over asking if I was looking for someone. I told her I wanted to get some info about the place. At this time a man entered who I'm guessing is the owner and was happy to give me a "tour" of the place and tell me about the gym. The first room is an open room with mirrors, weights and bikes. Second room is a boxing ring and leads to more boxing stuff I guess and a cold plunge. The owner spent a great deal of time talking about the cold plunge and how, afterwards "you'll feel like you did coke." Um...ok....not sure that's the selling point you think it is. There is one more room that is for classes and has lots of padding. I'm guessing for martial arts. The membership is $169 a month, at least that's what I was told by the owner. Yeah, no, I'm gonna pass.

ALIVE MMA JIU-JITSU SAVED MY LIFE…read more This is the best gym ANYWHERE!!! Alive mma has a clean professional and friendly environment. The coaches are talented martial artist and excellent instructors. I was always intimidated going into other gyms .... But not here ... As I stated before .... It's a warm friendly place to train weather you're trying to get in shape , sharpen your skills or just learn to defend yourself ... ALIVE MMA is your gym .... I hope to see you on the mats

Very friendly and helpful staff! Tightly packed space but has everything you need in a safe and…read moreinclusive environment! Group fit instructors are excellent, just wish they had more class offerings in the evening. Bit more expensive than your typical chain gym like Planet Fitness

This gym has such a friendly, welcoming vibe. It's funky, down-to-earth, and full of character in a…read moreway that feels genuinely comfortable instead of polished and intimidating. The front desk staff is always really nice, and the trainers seem awesome overall. I can definitely recommend mine, Will. He's knowledgeable, astute, goal-focused, and encouraging. It also feels like a genuinely respectful space. I haven't seen anyone leering or acting like a jerk - quite the opposite. And people are good about reracking weights and wiping down equipment. Parking can be a little bit of a situation at times, and people sometimes seem to wait around for spots for some reason, but there's actually plenty of parking diagonally across the street in the garage. Street parking is also often free or just a couple of bucks, so it's very manageable once you know the options. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot. Great vibe, great trainers, and solid equipment. There's even a hot tub in the locker room. It's not a polished, spa-looking place, but honestly that's part of the charm. I'd much rather deadlift somewhere with personality than in a lifeless beige box.

Was excited about this gym until I inquired about pricing. They refused to share anything unless I…read morephysically visited and took a 30 minute meeting at the gym. That would be 20 minute drive + 30 minute tour, just to know if the membership cost is in my budget. The whole text experience felt ethically questionable.

Been going here for 4 years. I'm so incredibly happy this community has survived the pandemic. As…read moreyou can see from some of the photos I've posted, it's moved locations from the Industrial District (how it's name originated) to St. John's. I've taken classes with Tony, Mira, Casey, Adam, and Cory. All of whom have been phenomenal. They also offer virtual kettlebell classes at noon, and a wide array of online courses like mobility, fundamental bjj and so fourth. Class sign up is through Mindbody with a few different beginner friendly options depending if you're interested in martial arts, strength training, or kettlebells. There are also on site physical therapists who are able to assist you in your fitness journey. All the coaches are incredibly skilled with different strengths, I really appreciate the emphasis on technique to improve my strength and form through out my time there. Even on days I couldn't be physically there and was able to still be adjusted via zoom. I also really appreciate their pause program. My schedule can be quite chaotic at times so you're able to freeze your membership for a month for $25 and have the opportunity to take two classes during that time. (I noticed another review mentioning this, but left out that detail) Which is quite generous still since it's less than their drop in fee. In comparison to other gyms I still love what a mix of body types and gender there is when training Jiu jitsu, you don't realize how rare it is till you've gone to multiple gyms. At the moment gi is done the 1st-19th and the 20th to the end of the month is no gi. I particularly got invested in Jiu jitsu during the pandemic and there has been some great focus on self defense which I really appreciate during the current state of the world. I'm terms of the set up of the gym (which is throughly discussed on the website). You're able to come trial martial arts for a reduced cost as listed on the website. If you'd like to try out the strength and condition classes, weightlifting, or kettlebells; there is an on ramp program that you can do for 30 days in the evening. It's a program where they teach you all the techniques that will be used in class & you test your weights assess which weights will be best for you during class. Therefore during classes it's more about honing in technique and applying skill onto knowledge you've already built. I appreciate this concept as it really speeds up productivity and the community is so helpful to assist you and cheer you on when you're still learning. Cannot put more emphasis on how incredibly amazing this community has been to grow with. Still such a gem, with people who propel you further in life. It's amazing to work out with such highly motivated individuals and continue to grow.