Portside Fitness

When I joined Portside I knew I needed to make new exercise habits. The problem I was trying to solve when I joined Portside was feeling better. I also wanted to increase the muscle mass in my body. I had been to gyms before and knew that moving more always improved my health, motivation, and overall attitude. Joining Portside has been such a great experience. Let me start by talking about the people. Everyone is so eager to help you reach and even realize your personal goals. The mind, body, and nutritional support you receive is amazing. Even when you kind of forget about yourself, they don't forget about you. Each coach has perfected ways to push you along at your individual pace. Helping you learn to ask a little more of yourself, but learning forgiveness when you fail. I had the opportunity to work with Melinda and Sara. I learned so much about my personal nutrition and mindset. I loved the exercises that have helped my mindset grow and evolve. It was exactly what I needed at this moment in my life. Portside has changed my life by giving me a new family of support. The coaches and clients who show up daily are all committed to walking out the door a little better than they entered. I have discovered a new form of exercise that is helping me reach my goals. My meals and mindset are now ready to support my body so that I can get the most out of each workout.

Ashleigh did amazing today. She went over every movement in detail to make sure we understood the proper form. Pushed and encouraged us during the strength and work out. Even counted my last 10 deadlifts so I wouldn’t put the bar down. And did the same for others in the class. She truly loves what she does and it shows!

UPDATE 3/14/2023: Music+bass levels are disruptive again, at 9:30PM. We left a voicemail. Earplugs aren’t helpful because the bass in the music is vibrating our windows. I’m not exaggerating.I’m not convinced in Portside Fitness’ sincerity to resolve the noise issue if no one is available…or willing…to take calls during nighttime classes.Technology has come along way. Please figure out a way to use Bluetooth headphones after 6PM so that children, the infirm, and the elderly among us in the neighborhood can enjoy their evenings and later sleep peacefully.*****Neighborhood nightmare. Portside Fitness blasts music SO LOUDLY that it wakes us up…and we live around the corner and down the street. Not next door…several houses away.The music BLARES at 5am…at 9pm…the bass vibrates our windows. Sleep is impossible even with earplugs.We’ve called to ask them to please be more considerate of their neighbors, working folks with families, and the next day they just play the music louder.It would be a real shame for a Gulfport business to get widespread negative social media publicity just because they aren’t willing to be decent neighbors. All they have to do is keep the music down from 9am-5pm so that people can have peace inside their own homes.

Coach Melinda was awesome! She gives great personal attention and most definitely pays attention to my form and correcting me in such a kind and necessary way! Excited to continue to learn and thrive with her at portside 🤘 …

I love Vernon's classes. He is a no nonsense coach who motivates and helps make those little tweaks to form that make all the difference.

Great leadership and coaching throughout the workout. The breakdown of each portion of the power snatch helped tremendously. It was simple, clear and constructive with lots of repetition. Made me think of the Berlinger warm up but BETTER. Vernon has a unique way of specifically coaching each athlete to focus on areas of improvement while keeping the class moving along together.

Allison was very patient with teaching me the moves and helping me with making necessary modifications. She also encourages me to push myself to do more than I believe I can do. She walks around encouraging each person working out in the class. She helped remind me to keep my form and showing me how to correct improper form being used.

Portside has helped me actually enjoy working out. They push me to do my best and to not give up. Someone is always there to answer questions, give advice, and make sure that I am doing things in a safe and correct manner.

I did not know anyone here and it was hard to network with people likeminded until I joined the gym. I thought I knew about nutrition so I didn't seek help and couldn't seem to lose any weight regardless of what I ate. I knew I had to work out but I didn't make it a priority. I've always put other things first like family, job and never really just concentrated on just myself. It was frustrating for me because I couldn't seem to see a difference no matter how hard I worked out. Since I lived alone going out to eat often Was a way of life. It felt like I was just stuck with this overweight body. My self esteem was also pretty low. This time I put myself first. I became the priority. I began to not rely on others to make me feel a certain way...just myself and how I thought about me. I like myself now. Sounds weird but I enjoy my own company. I used to worry so much about what other people think...now I really don't. I've become very particular about the company I keep being only around positive thinking people. Happy people and this has helped me become a happier person myself. I feel better. I look better, and I'm proud of my accomplishments. I don't feel like I'm limited to the things I can do because of my weight...or age for that matter. I'm actually excited to enter the next chapter of my life instead of mourning my past.

Portside is more than just a gym. The coaches teach you a holistic approach to a healthier lifestyle (fitness/nutrition), one small habit/change at a time. They are sincerely interested in helping you achieve your goals by providing continuous encouragement, motivation and tips to help you overcome the struggles we all encounter.