Fitness & Gyms in Portland, ME

“I always knew this location in Yarmouth as CrossFit only, so was thrilled when I learned they had a bootcamp option too. For the past six months it has been a group of 4-8 women at the 8am classes and the trainers are fantastic. Great community feel, super welcoming, highly educational and they kick your ass! 💪”

“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!”

“Back Cove Personal Fitness and owner Jeff Eckhouse are excellent! My husband and I both work with Jeff. He is extremely skilled at evaluating postural issues underlying our aches and pains and working with us on postural exercises that alleviate or eliminate those issues. He is also terrific at designing an appropriate strength-training regime tailored to our goals. In addition, BCPF has top-notch equipment that Jeff and his staff use in working with clients. We highly recommend Jeff and BCPF!”

“I first walked through the gym doors in March to learn something new and for a fun and engaging way to get exercise. I stay for the community and for improving myself each time I show up and push myself. Everyone at Recon is there to become better versions of themselves, and to help each other along the way. Iron sharpens iron. It's an incredible environment, and I'm so glad that I have made Recon a part of my life.”

“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.”

“My gym. Was a member at Lifestyle and followed them to Fitness Factory. You can do heavy stuff there. Lots of plate loaded machines. Good for old people like me too!”

“I've been training at SH/FT with Natalie for 3+ years now and it has been the best fitness experience I've ever had. I came to SH/FT in a bit of a rut with my workouts. I was working out on my own, attempting to lift and build strength, but every time I felt I was making progress, I would tweak or pull something and regress. Not only has working out with Natalie helped me achieve strength gains I never would have achieved on my own, it has kept me healthy, and reshaped my view of what I can accomplish. While Natalie's programming is always challenging, I look forward to my workouts with her. The gym itself is bright and clean, and all the trainers are friendly and welcoming. I would recommend SH/FT to anyone looking for a committed team of trainers and a welcoming place to workout.”

“I'm a fan of this OT location because of the dedicated staff and the supportive energy that comes with the group format. Seeing Coaches Noah, Jenn, Lisa and Mel always brightens my day and challenges me to put more effort into the workout and get results!”

“/25 they renovated the Sauna a few weeks back, it’s very nice now! Sanded and cleaned the benches and replaced the flooring. Thank you! I renewed my membership.

Big fan of this place, awesome equipment, lots of space, my family has been long standing members of the gym and I graduated from USM. The staff are also great people, my only complaint, it’s a big one, is that there is no full deep clean at the sauna. Trash piles up, the windows have the same sweat patterns as the week before, the floor mat was removed, and no temperature gauge. I’m sure this is not a priority for the University. But there should be enough management at this great college for an exceptionally small dirty room to be monitored thoroughly and cleaned regularly. With all the nicotine pouches, hair, and paper towels accumulating under the seats, If they left a broom outside of the sauna, I would do it myself. Please Sullivan recreation and fitness complex, I came to the front and left a very nice comment in person about the sauna that was seemingly just tossed away, because I’ve been watching the same nicotine pouch in the same corner sit in the same place with the same droplets of sweat in the same place, so nothings being touched, even after talking to multiple people. Thank you, enough people use the sauna for it to be better maintained.”

“PLANET PONZI AKA PLANET FITNESS HAS AN F WITH THE BBB. THIS IS LARGELY DUE TO DECEPTIVE BILLING PRACTICES. THEY'RE ROBBING PETER TO PAY PAUL (YOU'RE PETER, UNLESS YOU'RE A SHAREHOLDER).

I signed up a few months ago at the beginning of the semester. I'm a student and live in Bangor. School and work prevented me from making the time to go and I tried cancelling my membership by calling the 1-800 number but they KEPT CHARGING ME ANYWAY. When I blocked the payments to my card, they used a different 'entity' to charge me another $40 plus $25 late fees.

When I called my bank directly, the representative told me that he'd received 11 calls that day complaining about Planet Fitness, specifically. He ranted, said he was QUITTING and ended the call. PF is SCAMMING ON SUCH A MASSIVE SCALE THAT CASHAPP IS LOSING CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS.

I went to the gym and spoke to the manager (Rob?Richard?) who not only processed the cancellation but refunded me for two entire months.

In other words: AVOID PLANET PONZI LIKE THE PLAGUE. But if you must, management at this location is spectacular, and will go above and beyond to serve their customers.

The company is extremely predatory and will use every trick in the book to rob you blind.”

“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.”