Let’s face it. We could all use a little more exercise. But with class, studying, homework and research plus all of the other pleasantries of life, it’s hard to find time.
Fitness Center Reviews
Let’s face it. We could all use a little more exercise. But with class, studying, homework and research plus all of the other pleasantries of life, it’s hard to find time.
Below is a review of fitness centers, all conveniently located within one mile of campus so that you can shelve that “I don’t have time” excuse for another occasion when you will really need it.
Stott Center
Portland State campus
930 S.W. Hall St.
503-725-5110
www.pdx.edu/recreation/
Facilities: Basketball, squash, racquetball, tennis courts, weight room, circular training room, outdoor covered track and indoor pool
Cost: Free to currently enrolled students, additional fees of $24/quarter or $72/academic year for access to aquatic center and locker rooms
24 Hour Fitness
0.4 miles from PSU
1407 S.W. Fourth Ave
503-224-2233
www.24hourfitness.com
Facilities: cardio equipment, plenty of free weights, group classes in kick boxing, yoga, and overall muscle toning, indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool
Cost: $26.99/month or $249.99/year after a $29.99 initiation fee along with first and last month’s dues
10th Avenue Athletic Club
0.6 miles from PSU
1111 S.W. 10th Ave.
503-294-7420
www.10thac.com
Facilities: basketball court, weight room, cardio center, personal training and management programs, locker rooms, indoor pool, sauna and massage
Cost: $30/month for students plus a $40 initiation fee for a year-long contract
Bally Total Fitness
0.8 miles from PSU
110 S.W. Yamhill St.
503-223-0088
www.ballyfitness.com
Facilities: basketball and racquetball courts, cardio equipment, weight room, indoor pool and sauna, personal training, group classes in yoga and Pilates
Cost: $29.99/month after a $49 initiation fee along with first and last months dues
And for those interested in increasing their level of fitness without the usual gym experience, a couple of good options near campus are:
Bodies in Balance Pilates
0.5 miles from PSU
208 S.W. First Ave.
503-248-4483
www.bibpilates.net
Offerings: Pilates classes, therapeutic massage, structural integration, personal lessons and evaluations and physical therapy
Cost: $15 per group class, $65-80 per hour-long private lesson, $70 per hour for therapeutic massage
Yoga Pearl
1 mile from PSU
925 N.W. Davis St.
503-525-9642
www.yogapearl.com
Offerings: yoga and Pilates classes, special workshops, massage, acupuncture and naturopathy, all organic, vegan café
