Fitness Union Pdx — Local services in Portland

I joined in Feb, 2025 because my old injuries were catching up to me, I needed strength training, and I was unaccustomed to working out. Fitness Union offered scheduled workouts, with a trainer, in a small group setting (no more than 6), close to home. Also the site made me feel at ease about my inexperience and promoted an environment that wasn't about being macho or flexing egos.

Now that I've been attending twice each week for several months, I feel a real difference. My body feels better in general, I have significantly less pain from injuries, my balance and strength have improved, and I have more energy. My group meets pretty early, but I seriously look forward to getting out of bed and getting to the gym, something no one who knows me would have ever predicted.

I really can't say enough good things about Fitness Union. I get personalized assistance and holistic workouts designed by experts. The owner, trainers, and people in my group are super nice, encouraging, positive people of all ages and backgrounds. If you're apprehensive about getting into exercise and strength training, don't know where to start, need some guidance, this is the right place. If you already have a gym membership but want to try something more personal, targeted, and competition free, give Fitness...

Kim is a rockstar!!! Even if she ends every session with 50 burpees..

I took Kim's running clinic as well a number of her boot camp style classes and am a big fan of her class structure and discipline to teaching peeps how to work out properly and not just get it done. Being a runner... who hates running.. this class has taken quite a bit of the frustrations and pain involved with running out and has given me a new perspective on the task. Though my 1 mile time didn't improve much, my 1 mile run was much more enjoyable and pain FREE!! I'd recommend the clinic as well as the classes to anyone at any skill level. Kim was great at keeping the class a learning experience and not a competition... which I really appreciated as we all know thats how many workout classes turn out.

Would totally do it again and still continue to frequent the boot camps! Highly...

I’ve always enjoyed running, but needed help with my efficiency, training regimen, and injury prevention. Kim offers training that is unique to each person and their goals, and she knows that training is not one-size-fits-all. She customized a program for me that capitalizes on my strengths, and challenges the areas that need improvement. Kim’s training program has shaved considerable time off my runs, which has vastly improved my confidence and performance. I run more efficiently, with an increased cadence and stronger form, which means less recovery time after lengthy runs and a better, stronger feeling overall. Most importantly, her expertise has kept me injury-free for several half-marathons, two successful Hood To Coast completions, and I’m now 3 weeks out from my first full marathon! I could not more strongly recommend Kim for your...