Long Story Short

Vera Mysteria’s Spandex-Clad Sunday Service

Meet the Lloyd Center’s lively, colorful, and unapologetically ridiculous mall walker, host of the Food Court 5000.

11/04/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Michael Raines

In the Gym

All Bodies Strong Is Leading Portland’s Size-Inclusive Fitness Movement

It’s the city’s only gym explicitly designed for fat liberation.

09/23/2024 By Alice Wolfe Photography by Jason Hill

Tradesies?

Soho House Deals in Social and Cultural Capital. But It Trades for Art.

With nearly 150 works from Portland’s biggest artists, the social club’s art collection paints a picture of the current art scene.

04/30/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Profile

Ricky Simón Punches Up

The Vancouver-raised fighter has risen from Portland’s under-the-radar MMA scene to the top rung of the UFC. His next fight can’t come soon enough.

02/28/2023 By Tony Perez Photography by Jason Hill

Health & Wellness

10 Great Group Fitness Classes in Portland

We tried everything from aerial yoga to weightlifting to pole dancing.

02/24/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Dalila Brent, and Matthew Trueherz

Snowbiz

Mobility Duo Is Taking the Snowboard Industry by Storm

The Central Oregon–based business offering physical therapy, workouts, and its own brand of "Snoga" is helping snowboarders of all ages prevent injury and improve their mobility.

02/20/2023 By Sam Stites

Fitness

Barre3 Puts Flagship Pearl District Studio on Pause

We talked to founder Sadie Lincoln to find out what’s next.  

10/05/2022 By Julia Silverman

Gyms

The Cult of Barry’s Is Landing in Portland

Open October 15, the lavish HIIT class gym marks a new height for Portland’s fitness scene.

09/08/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Where to Live Now

Neighborhood Guide: Brentwood-Darlington

Towering firs, religious resting places, and one legendary cart pod

03/30/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Fitness

This New Nonprofit Aims to Uplift BIPOC Fitness Instructors in the PNW

At some Portland boutique fitness studios, there’s a new focus on representation.

03/18/2022 By Julia Silverman

Fitness

Can I Still Be a Gym Bunny during Omicron?

Pandemic-weary (but resilient) Portland gyms and workout spaces are finding their own safe solutions

01/11/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Q&A

How This Portlander Became a Peloton Star

Hannah Corbin, born and raised in Oregon, pursued dance in New York City before becoming a founding instructor at the digital fitness giant.

11/26/2021 By Allyson Marrs

Fitness

This Portland Gym Offers Free Classes for People in Recovery

Since 2019, the Recovery Gym in Northwest Portland has been redefining recovery.

09/08/2021 By Alli Weseman

Technology

Portland-Based Tech Startup Sport Source Launches New App

Like an Airbnb of sports, it connects athletes, coaches, and more to gyms and sports facilities.

08/04/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Fitness

Tips for Staying Safe and Active During the Summer Swelter

Portland fitness experts say drink more water, 'start low and go slow', and don't even think about skipping the cooldown.

07/13/2021 By Gabriel Granillo and Cami Hughes

Health & Wellness

In Portland, the Maskless Workout Makes a Comeback

Most businesses don’t care for the state’s vaccine verification rules. One exception? The gym.

06/14/2021 By Cami Hughes

Where to Live Now

Neighborhood Guide: Mount Tabor

01/29/2021 By Ainslee Dicken

Fitness

Resolving to Be Healthier? Here Are Some Tips (and Local Virtual Gyms to Try).

A list of reasonable health resolutions and places in Portland to get your virtual workout on.

12/30/2020 By Gabriel Granillo and Portland Monthly Staff

Shopping

Portland Athleisure Brand Sania Marie Is Inspired by Women’s Strength

Alaina and Laphael Knight’s clothing line is designed for the do-it-all boss lady who loves to laugh.

12/29/2020 By Jagger Blaec

Health

I’d Never Done Yoga Before. Then Lockdown Hit.

Perfecting my down dog from the comfort of my own home

12/10/2020 By Conner Reed