Testimonials

KellyI started CrossFit training in March ‘05, and I love the results as well as look forward to each class I go to. The people and atmosphere are encouraging and energetic. The exercises engage my whole body and I have a more balanced approach to working out.
– Kelley Brownlie

 

 

AaronCrossFit Portland is great. Not only are Scott and Rochelle extremely knowledgeable, but the whole group is really supportive. I like to ride bikes long distances, and before training at CrossFit Portland my quads were very dominant over my hamstrings and glutes. Training my entire body has helped develop all of the muscles in my legs, leading to more strength and comfort on the bike. Goodbye lower back pain!

Getting off of my bike and training my upper body led to people I hadn’t seen in 8 months commenting that I looked taller. I think this has to do with some muscle mass I’ve gained, and better posture as a result of CrossFit.

CrossFit Portland workouts (and cool-down stretches!) are challenging, fun, and always different.
- Aaron Schmidt

Michele In combination with my power yoga and running activities during the week,
CrossFit Portland has not only rounded out my sport activities (and
strength) but provided that fun (!) social aspect which I definitely miss
about organized sports. I always look forward to the competition at next
class! - Michelle Mandel

 

 
Jim I could write many pages about the merits of Crossfit Portland. For the sake of brevity I will focus on one very important component. I met Scott Hagnas in April of 2007 when I ventured into Crossfit for the first time. Scott is the epitome of what a trainer should be. He is learned, thoughtful, positive, and composed. It amazes me how much information one person can grasp. From diet, to power lifting, to Olympic lifting, to kettlebells and club bells this guy knows it all. I believe his joint mobility knowledge sets CFPDX apart from other Crossfits. Scott has built a welcoming community and developed several great trainers. I am very grateful to Scott for all the help he has sent my way. I am truly indebted to him.
-Jim McIntyre

ChristineI’m a Newbie to Crossfit. I’ve work with many traditional Body Builder trainers over the past years and often walk away looking fit and looking strong but not really healthy; couldn’t run a mile.

Now I’m beginning to feel all my body parts and understand how it all fits together. Focus! Focus! Focus! I feel like my whole body is stronger after only 1 month – wait until this time next year ……………I’ll be carrying Xi Xia the 400meters around the block.
-Christine (The Grandmother)

 
jarvis I was first introduced to Crossfit by Xi Xia in October 2007 and my life hasn’t been the same since. I used to be one of those guys who randomly wandered the gym going from exercise to exercise with no real plan. I wasn’t excited about working out, saw little gain even when I went on a constant basis and I often dreaded fighting for space and ended up skipping weeks at a time. Now after six months of working with Scott, Rochelle, Xi Xia and all the other great folks at Crossfit Portland, not only have I experienced tremendous growth in my strength and flexiblity, but I now genuinely look forward to each workout. The brisk pace, the variable intensity and the sense of community are all things I have come to appreciate as significant advantages over the sterile, boring experience of meat market-esque “fitness centers.” I highly recommend CFPDX to all of my friends, from the couch potato to the serious lifter.
-Jarvis

 
Mike RowingMy experience at CrossFit Portland since I joined in January 2008 has been life changing. Before then I had spent years working out at typical gyms and frequently left feeling bored, tired and very frustrated. In the time I have been doing CrossFit I have noticed a significant reduction in body fat as well as monumental changes in my flexibility, strength and energy level! The WOD’s are competitive, challenging and different every time. The instructors are great and I leave every workout a little stronger, faster and more educated! Thank you so much Scott, Rochelle, Xi Xia and Aaron! - Mike