FIT CITY

Unleash Your Inner Ninja with Parkour Strength Training

Portland author Ben Musholt’s third book unlocks the secrets of parkour.

02/02/2016 By Sylvia Randall-Muñoz

FIT CITY

Gym Spotlight: Müv Training Portland

If your workout routines tend to get stale quickly, mix it up with Müv’s multitude of classes.

01/27/2016 By Sarah Hopwood

FIT CITY

New Year’s Resolution Inspiration from Portland Health Pros

From gratitude and mindfulness to paddleboarding and painting, local wellness experts share their goals for 2016.

12/29/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FIT CITY

8 Weightlifting Tips to Take You from Beginner to Beast

Local trainers weigh in on building strength without letting the muscle bros scare you off.

12/22/2015 By Katelyn Best

HOLIDAY HOW-TO

10 Tips for Emotionally Surviving the Season of Holiday Feasts

Whether you’re dealing with dietary restrictions, disordered eating, or judgmental dinner guests, this expert guidance will help.

11/23/2015 With Tuck Woodstock

BODY TALK

8 Reasons We Love Body-Positive Wellness Coach Lacy Davis

This nutrition coach and personal trainer empowers Portlanders to swap self-criticism for strength and pride.

11/16/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FIT CITY

This Anti-Gravity Treadmill Makes Running a Reality for Anyone

This cool technology at downtown's Optimal Results Physical Therapy changes the active recovery game.

11/04/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Four New Portland Gyms to Get Your Butt in Shape

From self-defense-focused training to a boot camp run by yogis, these new studios offer something for everyone.

10/26/2015 By Katelyn Best

FIT CITY

Flex Your Local Pride with Portland Bridge and #PDXCarpet Yoga Pants

A partnership between Portland's Evolve Fit Wear and Goldsheep clothing lets you gaze down at our bridges and iconic carpet in your downward dog.

10/05/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Check Out Portland Rock Gym’s Impressive Remodel

Heads up, climbers! The newest rock walls in town have popped up in the country's second-oldest climbing gym, along with a new weight room, yoga studio, and eats from Prasad.

09/29/2015 By Megan Haverman

FIT CITY

Gym Spotlight: Me Fitness Studios

Me Fitness’s incredible array of classes, studios, and amenities make it one of the best fitness deals in town.

09/28/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

LET'S GET PHYSICAL

Peek Inside the Ultimate Portland Gym Bag

These Portland-made essentials, from deodorant to dry shampoo, keep your workout looking—and smelling—fresh.

09/21/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Portland's First Indoor Rowing Studio Is Coming to the Pearl District

Firebrand, home to Pyrolates, Full Tilt Cycling, and FireBarre, looks to add a fourth workout to the family with the help of a community loan. Here's how to help make it happen.

09/16/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Are Under-the-Desk Bicycles the Next Standing Desk?

I tried out DeskCycle's compact exercise bike at work—here's what happened.

09/14/2015 By Allison Jones

OM BASE

8 Yoga (and Fitness) Apps to Bring Your Practice With You at Home and On the Go

Get your downward-facing dog fix without the crowds or studio prices with these eight yoga and fitness apps. Finding balance has never been easier.

08/26/2015 By Megan Haverman and Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Barre3 in the Park Returns for Another Round of Outdoor Workouts

Join hundreds of barre enthusiasts at the Fields Park for a free weekend workout. Up an inch, down an inch, up an inch. . .in the great outdoors!

07/29/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Gym Spotlight: RidePDX Amps Up the Competition

With blacklights and leaderboard-driven indoor cycling classes, this new South Waterfront studio wants to bring out the road racer in you.

07/24/2015 By Allison Jones

HEALTH INSPIRATION

Portland Health and Fitness Pros Share the One Piece of Advice that Changed Their Lives

Sometimes, good advice sticks with you forever. We tap the collected decades of Portland trainers, health coaches, and nutritionists for the advice that helped take their own personal transformations to the next level.

07/20/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Battle of the Barre: A Ballet-Inspired Fitness Smackdown

With 12+ competing studios in the Portland area, we break down the barre trend.

07/13/2015 By Rachel Davison

FIT CITY

One Local Cardiologist Has Your Personal Exercise Prescription

This Providence running group gives Portlanders the heart to start exercising—and with a new book, the principles are available to everyone.

07/06/2015 By Mary Stutzman

Portland Monthly

Fit City

Unleash Your Inner Ninja with Parkour Strength Training

Gym Spotlight: Müv Training Portland

New Year’s Resolution Inspiration from Portland Health Pros

8 Weightlifting Tips to Take You from Beginner to Beast

10 Tips for Emotionally Surviving the Season of Holiday Feasts

8 Reasons We Love Body-Positive Wellness Coach Lacy Davis

This Anti-Gravity Treadmill Makes Running a Reality for Anyone

Four New Portland Gyms to Get Your Butt in Shape

Flex Your Local Pride with Portland Bridge and #PDXCarpet Yoga Pants

Check Out Portland Rock Gym’s Impressive Remodel

Gym Spotlight: Me Fitness Studios

Peek Inside the Ultimate Portland Gym Bag

Portland's First Indoor Rowing Studio Is Coming to the Pearl District

Are Under-the-Desk Bicycles the Next Standing Desk?

8 Yoga (and Fitness) Apps to Bring Your Practice With You at Home and On the Go

Barre3 in the Park Returns for Another Round of Outdoor Workouts

Gym Spotlight: RidePDX Amps Up the Competition

Portland Health and Fitness Pros Share the One Piece of Advice that Changed Their Lives

Battle of the Barre: A Ballet-Inspired Fitness Smackdown

One Local Cardiologist Has Your Personal Exercise Prescription