John Q
October 25, 2017 14:51
Checked this place out shortly after arriving in Portland and in need of a new gym. This isn't a gym, but it would serve as a great place to begin or continue a fitness routine.
The emphasis here is on group training, strength training with a holistic approach. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the owner herself gave us a tour of the facility and explained how they work.
My partner decided to give it a 15 day try and will likely join, but I've decided to pass: not only does it far out-price any other fitness facility in the area, (their most INexpensive plan plan is $99 per month. I was a member of the most expensive club in Manhattan and paid only $90), but what you're getting for your dollar doesn't quite seem to justify the cost, at least for me.
What sealed the deal for me was considering joining, but being told that we would both be charged a $75 "joining fee". Not only do I not understand the trend of health clubs charging "fees" to do business with them, I don't understand an owner having two potential new clients sitting in front of them, ready to sign, and telling them both that there is no family/household plan and/or offering any sort of 'two-for-one' joining deal. Why on Earth would you charge such an outrageous fee, particularly for two people considering joining your facility?
No family plans are offered and I'm not sure how many people they limit the 'group' training session to, which is what you get included for a $129 monthly fee. However, the group training sessions for the $199 per month feee are for 2-4 people, max, but that rate only gets you four of those per month. The fare schedule is a bit confusing as well as painfully pricey.
This is not a free weight type of place: more the style of a yoga studio which focuses on personal and group core training.
Facility is beautiful and open space with several treadmills on the top level. The locked rooms are nice, contemporary and clean.
The model undoubtedly works for some and I wish them the best, but the prices and that heavy 'joining fee' will unfortunately keep me away.
Fees at time of this review: General open membership: $99 monthly with a $75 joining fee - $129 monthly for general open gym membership with access to classes as well as the group training sessions, plus $75 joining. - $199 monthly for general, open gym membership, classes a maximum of 2-4 people for group training at no extra cost. Individual training sessions are $80 per hour. (ouch!)