8 local Portland gyms that are offering online classes during the "freeze"
With new COVID-19 restrictions in play across the state, Portland’s officially “frozen,” but that doesn’t mean you need to be.
Though gyms have closed their brick-and-mortar locations to align with the new regulations, there are still many virtual ways to keep seeing fitness results in the next few weeks, in addition to getting outside.
Not only is it a great way to support some local Portland businesses, but it’s also a proactive way to burn off that takeout you’ll be eating and make room for the giant turkey you’ll be swan-diving into next week.
So don’t be a couch potato — save that starchiness for the holidays. Grab your yoga mat and fire up your laptop; here are six local Portland gyms where you can break a sweat and get into full beast-mode right from home.
PDXStrength
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A local gym based in the St. Johns neighborhood, PDXStrength is moving to fully online classes for the next four weeks. Whether it’s strength and conditioning or a butt-and-gut class you’re after, PDXStrength has got you covered, no matter what your schedule is.
The gym is running anywhere from one to five Zoom classes per day starting whenever you need, from 7:30 am to an after-work class at 5:15 pm. Make sure to sign up online in advance, and have a look at the full schedule here.
Bold and Badass
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Bold and Badass has got a ton planned in the last weeks of November, throughout December, and beyond. You can try a free class or sign up for a membership and take everything from bodyweight classes to a guided meditation. You can even pull your housemates off the couch and get them to join a small group workout class, held virtually, of course. And don’t forget their virtual Thanksgiving holiday workout on November 26. Full schedule here.
Studio Blue Pilates
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There’s nothing like stretching out your core and building up that endurance with pilates. Studio Blue Pilates in Portland has got lots of live virtual classes planned, including virtual private classes held through FaceTime or Skype. Classes are open to anyone with a mat package (for which you get the first week free) or membership.
Members also get unlimited access to a video library of workouts, or you can buy them à la carte.
K Fit Studio
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A women’s-only gym in Portland, K Fit Studio has a lot of personal and group virtual training classes that’ll really pack a punch in the next few weeks. Classes run as early as 5:30 in the morning and as late as 8 pm. You can drop into one class for just $18 or buy a 10-pack or unlimited month’s pass. You can check out the full schedule here.
Studio X Fitness
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PDX’s Studio X Fitness has some serious sweat-inducing virtual options for both live classes and personal training if you want to take it up a notch. Personal training classes are 50 minutes long, and you can start with just a $20 trial or purchase a package. If you’re looking for some peer-motivation, the gym is also running StudioX Live classes over zoom —everything from glute and core to yoga, resistance training, and cardio. You can start by purchasing a drop-in for $16 or treat yourself to an unlimited membership. Have a look at the full class schedule here.
Firebrand Sports
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Similar to Studio X, Firebrand also has virtual personal training options, livestreamed daily classes (21 different class types), or access to over 200 prerecorded videos of on-demand content, including meditations, tutorials, and recovery videos. Access is $99 per month. Find more details and their schedule here.
Point Gym and Kitchen
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Locally owned Point Gym and Kitchen is running a variety of 50-minute classes online through Zoom. Whether it’s a strength and agility class or a ‘Ground Movement’ serving as an alternative to yoga classes. Lots of pricing options are available, from $15 drop-ins to a $63 4-week holiday pass to virtual live coaching with select access to many personal training classes. Have a look at the schedule here.
The Refinery
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The Refinery is offering small group backyard classes adhering to the state’s guidelines if you’re looking to get out. Rest assured, they’ve also got lots of Zoom workout classes planned every day of the week with a variety of pricing options. You can purchase a single drop-in for $18 or packages of 5, 10, or 20 classes that’ll have you doing everything from weight circuits to stretches and barre classes. Check out the schedule here.
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