Fitness & Gyms in Portland, ME

“I’m a CFL 3 coach and have dropped into many affiliates around the world and this is one of the best ones! Warm and welcoming staff and members, nice facilities with changing and shower spaces. Good coaching and made sure all had appropriate scaling/weights/movements for the workout and thorough warm ups.”

“Wish I could go .5 star more. I love ,love Salud. Best workout classes in the area, affordable, variety of times, great showers, supportive environment, class variety. Best deal for all that you get.

Things that could improve:
- a bench/chairs when you’re waiting near the shower so you don’t need to sit on the floor In line.
-vanities to do your make up and hair. As a 6amer I don’t want to hold up the others in line for the shower. Could even put this in the normal bathrooms.
-I think instructors could do a better job greeting and knowing beginners/new combers. This can apply to classes that are your first in general from your first ever to 3 months later you’re new to bounce. Help explain what things are, and also give you a tour. I had to ask for all of this, but wish not everything was as assumed.
-class milestone celebrations and shoutouts
-personally I would love if classes released a week ahead of time so I can set it and forget it.
-disposable water bottles for sale
-hot take: no phones allowed in the studio

But these are such little things that I can live without. Overall couldn’t be happier with my experience. Highly recommend myofascial with Renie, Any class with Paige, and Devon. Haven’t taken everyone yet, but excited too!”

“I’ve been to other OTs while away from my home base in Oregon and, while all of the instructors are good, some are exceptional. This is a shoutout to Noah who is one of the exceptional ones—thank you for a great class!”

“In a warm and welcoming way, the current Trainer,Toure, gives the vibe: whatever goal you have in mind is attainable. No matter your age, your size, your starting level, to Toure it's all cool. He's highly committed to you. With huge support, enthusiasm, and sense of humor, he moves you forward. You'll be forever grateful to Toure for jump-starting you and your goal, and supporting you as long and as far as you wish to go. Take the first step, send him a text, give it a whirl. You'll love it. Plus, you'll feel better, think clearer, and have more energy!
Thank you, Toure.”

“the coaches at Misfits are all excellent. They provide exceptional programming, individualized coaching within the class and are wonderfully supportive.This gym truly feels like a community with members welcoming newbies and coaches taking time to include everyone regardless of skill. They have a rare ability to integrate a class of elite athletes through to complete noobs, while making everyone feel challenged, confident and included. no matter where you are on your fitness journey the misfit coaches will make you feel welcome.”

“I go early morning and it never feels crowded, but it's always busy.

Machines almost always work and there's a good variety of few weights. No dropping weight, chalk, or anything like that allowed. I've never needed it but I know many people bring a lock.”

“My wife and I have attended this location occasionally over the past few years, on our way to visit family in Maine.

There is no deadlift platform. However, there is space that you can set aside to deadlift.

The bars have great knurling and proper thickness for deadlifting. You can hookgrip the bars with no issues. Some of the plates are a little worn and the rubber coating is peeling away from the sleeve holes, but nothing major or concerning.

The bathrooms are clean. The showers are spacious, moreso than our local gym locations back home.

The staff seem welcoming and friendly; there was a flyer posted in the cubby area advertising pick-up basketball games involving the staff for any interested members, which is a great engagement point for a sense of community in the gym.

You'll likely notice other reviews bombing this location over their contracts or membership retention issues. I can't speak to that matter for this location, but bear in mind: ANY gym that you sign up for, you'll behoove yourself to discuss contract terms and cancellation policies up front. Look at reviews for any franchise-marketed gym, and you'll find horrific reviews over cancellation policies. You'll also find 5-star reviews. Everyone's experience and proactive measures will differ.”