Portside Fitness

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.

Before I met with Melinda at Portside, I had gained a lot of weight(155 lbs at 5'3"). My energy level was so low that daily tasks like laundry and grocery shopping took a toll on me. I was constantly out of breath and my blood pressure had gotten to a consistent level where my doctor had put me on medication. I was constantly exhausted. I was eating "healthy", but I found out quickly I was not eating enough, because I still believed I needed to restrict my diet to lose weight. I was not losing weight and my attempts to get back to my active self with bike riding and running was just met with my weak out of shape body. I was discouraged and at the end of my rope. I didn't understand why I could not lose the weight. I have done it so many times. I feel like I have been on the endless diet carousel all my life. Why couldn't I lose the weight this time? I heard, well, you know you are older? I refused to believe this was my new normal. I needed something different this time. I needed to be accountable to someone. I needed someone to tell me what to do. I needed something different than what I was doing.At Portside, I feel supported. I feel seen and understood. My focus has shifted away from the weight loss to getting my body stronger. The weight loss is just an added bonus to the progress I am making. Understanding how all the "healthy" habits work together to create a strong body helps me to stay on track even when I tend to stray back to my bad habits.Sara is more than a Fitness Coach. She focuses on the entire person not just their muscles. Since I started at Portside, my mindset has change in almost every aspect of my life. I used to workout so I could eat (whatever I wanted). Now, I eat so I can workout. When I started, I had zero energy to make it through a workout. Then I found out I wasn't eating enough to sustain a workout. I followed Melinda and Sara's advice and the results are amazing. The workouts are still difficult, but I have the necessary fuel to push through the challenging moments. I carry this over into my work and personal life. The same energy I have during my workouts has helped me enjoy my life, too. I have more energy to spend time with my family and play with my dogs. Before, I spent the majority of my time on the couch watching TV. As for my health, I do not get out of breath anymore while doing daily chores and my blood pressure has dropped significantly. Each little victory has lead me to want more, do more, and accomplish more in my physical, professional, and personal life. Becoming stronger is empowering.

Coaches at Portside in Gulfport Mississippi have helped me through my struggles and celebrated with me through my accomplishments, no matter how big or small they seem to be to me....I have gotten so many tips from modifying workouts to nutrition. Live my Portside fitness Gulfport Mississippi......

This is a wonderful place to be at I was really scared at first to even step foot in Portside fitness. But I just went in one day and sat down with Coach Melinda and talked about what I wanted and for how long. Needless to say I had a problem with drinking coke and nothing but coke for some quite time and I can say now that I crave some coke some days but I just text Coach Melinda and believe it or not Coach Melinda ask me these questions will you only have one? And my answer was I might have more than one then she said no you better not drink it.The nutrition plan at Portside fitness is wonderful compared to the other diets that you go on by yourself you just don’t have that accountability if you are doing the diets by yourself mean while with Portside fitness they hold you accountable plus we have fun with nutrition check ups spontaneously , like when I first started I had a text from Coach Melinda to see how much water I could drink from the time I opened the text till dinner time. That was tons of fun.I have been doing nutrition coaching since I started in June of 2019 4 months ago and let me tell you I have learned a lot about the plate method and to stay away from the sodas and to exercise which I never did in my whole life till now and I really love working out now I am glad I picked Portside fitness as my gym I would not go anywhere else.well I have plenty of energy, I’m not tired all the time.All the Coach’s and all the people that attend Portside is very supportive to everyone that goes to Portside. I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone that is willing to give the gym a try to pick this one (grant it this is the only gym I have been in and actually stuck to it ) I really want to thank everyone for being very supportive, pushing you to not give up when you are just tired thinking you can’t go anymore.But like I said in my 90 days transformation if I can do it anyone can do this at Portside. Love you guys, just want to give a big huge thank you to my 7:30 am Coach Sara and to the ladies and to Chis for being here when I really needed to be pushed, huge Thank you to Coach Melinda aka also nutrition coach for sticking with me through my hard times with stuff and least to the last give a Huge shout out to my 28 day Nutrition challenge partner Rae Thank you so much with every text message I send to you and you help wonders also even though I am shy lol. Like I said this whole journey I am on it is because Portside fitness really is keeping me accountable. Let’s try it it is fun can be hard at times but it will grow on you I promise you will not regret your decision on going with Portside fitness.

Portside fitness is the first gym that I have ever felt truly comfortable. They embraced me and made me feel like I’ve always been there from day one. The coaches have helped me gain muscle that I thought wasn’t possible and helped me get into the best shape I’ve ever been in! I ❤️ Portside fitness.

Portside is AWESOME! Love that it’s a place where you can learn to get fit AND eat right too. Group classes are not intimidating and everyone is at a different level of fitness which is comforting. Melinda is an amazing nutrition coach, she just gets it! Definitely suggest you check them out.

I’ve always been super nervous about CrossFit and any type of strength training. When I had my info session with Sara, I knew this was the place for me. Not only is it so conveniently close to my home, this place feels like “home.” Everyone is SO welcoming and I actually look forward to meeting with my coach and working out. Portside makes it enjoyable and completely judgement free. If your scared, nervous, or just don’t have the motivation.. I highly recommend signing up and jumping right in. You will be welcomed with open arms and great coaches! Promise you won’t regret it.

I have been a member at Portside for almost 6 years, and I never been happier. The atmosphere is encouraging. The coaches are helpful, no matter what condition you are in. It is an all around great place to better your health, with not only exercise but nutrition too.

Originally, I joined Portside through their boot camp program. It has always been a long-term goal of mine to join crossfit, but I always felt that I wasn't athletically fit enough to tackle something like that. The coaches and members at Portside create such an inviting and supportive atmosphere that I found it natural and easy to join the program. I'm three months in so far, and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me. I've never participated in any kind of sport or athletic activity in my life, and I am here to say that if I can do it, so can you! Thanks team Portside!

I have been a member of portside for about 11/2 years now. This is the best gym on the Gulf Coast. The coaches and members are welcoming, supportive, and helpful. The coaches are interested in helping you meet your personal wellness goal. I have done group classes, nutrition, and personal training with them. Even now with social distancing, they are thinking outside the box to help members continue their wellness journey. If you are looking for a gym, this is the place you want to be.