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January 2024 by Shaun T.
Absolutely one of the best gyms/fitness centers I've ever visited. I'm currently enrolled in small group training and we are working on deadlifts, back squats, pull ups and ring rows, as well as classic CrossFit cardio-based moves (rowing, assault bike, running, etc.). My coach/trainer, Seth, is amazingly helpful and patient in teaching me how to do handstands against the wall (and eventually without the wall). He has a very supportive, encouraging, easy-going personality that really motivates me to do my best. He routinely asks me what moves I want to work on, and we have already covered rope climbs and handstand preps, to name a few. I really enjoy the small group vibe as it gives us a chance to get to know each other better, and we have more time with our coach than we would in a regular CrossFit class. Seth has helped me get to the point where I feel like I can just jump into a regular CrossFit class whenever I want. I'm already almost up to a PR in deadlifts and it has only been a few months (and I took over a year off). It is a bit pricey (I'm paying $240 for 8 classes a month), but I still think it is worth it. You really are getting a lot of time with the coach, even in the small group setting. Highly recommended.
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October 2023 by Samantha Brueckner
I have been attending a small group through Beacon Community Fitness since January. I have greatly enjoyed my time and experience! The coach is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I feel comfortable in the small group with a handful of other women (who have a variety of skill levels). During my time at Beacon I have gotten stronger and am more confident with myself!
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October 2023 by Mark Denner
My wife and I dropped in while visiting Portland on vacation. Beacon was very responsive and welcoming. We had a great workout in a nice facility! Thank you, Beacon Community Fitness!
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May 2023 by Navit M
I have been wanting to try CrossFit for some time now and I am SO glad that I went with Beacon for this new journey. The coaches are amazing! So helpful, supportive, and encouraging. The workouts can be intense but each individual is met where they are and I feel that I can go my own pace and listen to my body. It has been only a few weeks and it is already adding joy and wellness into my life. I am learning a lot, getting in great workouts, and having fun. Great community !
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April 2023 by anne obrien
i joined almost a year agothis place is not like any other gym everyone is welcoming and supportive!any level of fitness is welcomedalways smilesi love beacon!
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April 2023 by Joe Presser
Beacon balances fitness and community through motivating, capable coaches and a wide variety of challenging yet adaptable workouts. An immediately welcoming place without the bravado many gyms carry.
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January 2023 by Patrick W.
Beacon was such a highlight to my time in Portland! I temporarily relocated to the area and wanted to get back into CrossFit after taking a 2+ year break during the pandemic and was a bit anxious about it, but my experience start to end with Beacon put me at ease and was fantastic! I submitted an inquiry about learning more about Beacon and heard back within the same day and was able to meet the owner and get an assessment scheduled quickly. After the assessment, I jumped right into classes and loved it. Well out-fitted, a great community of friendly and motivating members, and awesome coaches -- Beacon has it all! I think what I appreciated the most about Beacon is the team's attitude towards fitness; fitness can enrich your life and make living your life easier and better. After doing CrossFit for years at a previous box, I was so used to a culture of just wanting to throw around as much weight as possible with no regard to form and listening to my body. At Beacon, I felt supported to really focus on how to properly move my body, how to best challenge my body, and really how to have fun with CrossFit again. Thanks for such a great five weeks, Beacon, I hope I'll be able to come back again soon!
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December 2022 by Katie Perry
Having joined Beacon just a few weeks ago I feel well-suited to leave a review for what a welcoming, empowering community this is to join. The coaches here go above and beyond to onboard new members, ensuring that no matter where you're starting from, you're prepared for classes and have the support you need to grow as an athlete. And the other members? They're somehow just as great - cheering each other on all the while grinding through the workout themselves. Suffice to say, I can't recommend this gym enough!
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October 2022 by morgan tanner
Dropped in for the week - great coaches, equipment, space, community. Highly recommended if you're in the area.
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September 2022 by Ryan Grady
As someone who has coached, managed and owned CF gyms for 10 plus years, I can say with at least some authority that this gym and the owner/coaches are A+++++++. My drop in experience was phenomenal and my conversation afterwards with the coach and the owner told me everything I needed to know. The sincere and genuine desire to truly make an impact in peoples lives was 100% evident. If you live in this area, JOIN NOW. If you are visiting , DROP IN NOW!
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June 2022 by Jaileen Saldana
Dropped into this great CrossFit box while on a short vacation. The place is super cute, has great equipment, and most importantly Coach Meg ( I believe that was her name I’m sorry if it wasn’t!) was so welcoming and had great knowledge! I’ve been doing CrossFit for almost 5 years and coaching for 3.5 and she was great. Thank you and I will most definitely be dropping into this box in the near future with some friends.
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February 2022 by Erika Tepler
The owners/founders have built a strong community that supports fitness and health. All of the coaches know how to safely push you towards greater strength, flexibility, and endurance. There are some incredible athletes at the gym but as a beginner, I've always felt comfortable and welcome. The strongest members and coaches are inspiring rather than intimidating.
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November 2021 by Julia Panepinto
I have never worked out in a more supportive gym space in my entire life. The coaches are great, the people are great, the workouts are great. I needed a community in the pandemic and Beacon provided me with just that!!
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November 2021 by Hailey Dunbar
Beacon is the best gym I have ever been a part of. All the coaches are so nice and welcoming,
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October 2021 by Sara San Pedro
There's so much to love about Beacon. They really embrace the "community" in their name. The coaches are amazing and very knowledgeable. They offer multiple versions of the workout for all fitness levels and can modify any exercise to assist with any limitations you may have. There's lots of room to workout, plenty of equipment that's well maintained and the facility is kept very clean. They offer lots of different programs beyond just crossfit. They have yoga, postpartum classes, nutrition counseling and programs for kids and teens. I feel truly blessed to have found such an amazing place. One of the best decisions I've made for my health, fitness and overall wellness. I simply LOVE Beacon!! ???❤
