Portside Fitness

I’m a 57 year old woman and like many others I’ve put myself behind everyone else. I’ve found myself over weight, depressed and eating comfort foods. I kept seeing the Portside Facebook page about Boot Camp and I just kept thinking I should call and get a consultation. So I did, what a great move it was. I love having a support team helping me with my emotional distress, nutritional coach and then you have a personal trainer pushing you physically. I’m only 2 weeks into my 90 day program but I’m feeling great and feeling stronger with every workout. I can’t wait to see my end results.

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.

I joined Portside Fitness one week ago and love it. I told my husband all about it, and he decided to join. He loves it just as much as I do!Our instructor, Tanya, is fantastic! She is always smiling and excited to help everyone on their journey no matter whether a beginner like myself or seasoned like my husband. She is a true cheerleader! I won’t go anywhere else!!

I'm entering my second week at Portside, and I can tell you I don't know of another gym like it on the Coast. The atmosphere, the education, the coaches, the other gym members--I feel like everything and everyone is working toward my success. I hadn't been going to a gym for a couple of years, so I was a little "nervous" to get back into things. Sara instantly put me at ease in our first meeting, and things have been going so smoothly ever since. I'm very excited about this journey, and I'm so glad to be experiencing it with the people at Portside.

I made the decision to join Portside Fitness after admitting to myself, after two decades of struggling to meet my health and fitness goals on my own, that what I was doing was no longer working and I would need to do something different to see results.I wanted to find a place that took a holistic approach to fitness, and one that would provide a solid support system, something I have also lacked on my fitness journey. And though I have only been an active member for about two weeks, and am still very new, I have already started to feel as if Portside Fitness is a second home. That's how welcoming this place and the people are.For those who are contemplating Portside Fitness and are nervous or anxious about it, let me assure you that I was absolutely terrified prior to doing so. I am not only unfamiliar with a gym environment, but I am completely new to Crossfit-style workouts, group classes, as well as barbell lifting. I have no experience whatsoever and I was so afraid for multiple reasons. Would I embarrass myself? Am I even capable of these workouts? What if I forgot how to do the movements? What if I was much slower than everyone else?But everyone at Portside has been so wonderful in not only their support but in their teaching. They are very knowledgeable and have helped me immensely in just the few workouts I have done with them. And every time I leave I feel like I can do absolutely anything.Even though I am still nervous prior to the classes and still have a lot to learn I am grateful that I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone and took this leap. I am excited to see what my body and mind are capable of!

I was nervous about going to a gym. Portside Fitness made me feel welcomed as soon as I walked in. Everyone is personable and helpful. You aren't just another "gym member"; Portside actually wants to help you reach your goals!

Boot camp! I have never been to a gym on my life until this week! I am thoroughly enjoying the grueling work out. Its upbeat, positive and conscientious instruction gives beginners the wherewithal to avoid injury and that strength takes time to grow. I really like tthe people in my class. Friendly, unpretentious, non judgmemtal. We are all in the same boat and there to better ourselves. If I can get my butt to go, believe me, you can get your butt there too. You will love gourself for it!

Great gym and staff. They are supportive helping you achieve your goals. I’m enjoying my experience and really getting a good workout. I’ve never sweat this much.

Portside CrossFit coaches carefully ensures members are using proper form when exercising. These people are so patient with new members while encouraging seasoned members to reach goals. I was so nervous to begin this new experience. I so enjoy these workouts!

It will change your life, if you let it. Portside is more than just a Crossfit gym, it's a family. Their help, support and guidance has led me to a healthier lifestyle, something you can't put a price on. Do yourself a favor - be a better person than you were yesterday - sign up and let them show how to make a new, better, happier and healthier version of the person you are now.