PERSONAL TRAINING
Personal Training in Portland.
Expert Coaching From $90/Session.
Your coach learns your movement patterns, your injury history, and your goals — then builds programming designed specifically for you. Two Portland locations. Start with a free consultation.
What makes personal training at Fulcrum different
Every session starts with you. Your coach assesses how you move, learns your injury history and goals, and designs programming around your body — not a cookie-cutter template. Whether you're rebuilding after an injury or pushing past a plateau, your training is built for where you are right now.
Our coaches have spent 15+ years refining a physics-based approach to training. That means every exercise has a reason, every progression has a plan, and you understand the "why" behind what you're doing — not just the "what."
This isn't a trainer counting your reps. It's an expert who coordinates with your physical therapist, adapts your program when life changes, and builds you a foundation of movement knowledge that stays with you for life.
Movement Assessment
Your coach evaluates how you move, identifies imbalances and restrictions, and uses that data to design your program. No guessing — every exercise has a reason.
Custom Programming
Your training plan is built around your body, your goals, and your limitations. It evolves as you progress — and your coach adjusts it in real time based on how you respond.
Injury-Aware Coaching
Working around a bad shoulder, rehabbing a knee, or managing a chronic condition? Your coach coordinates with your medical team and designs around your reality.
Education, Not Dependency
You learn the "why" behind every movement. The goal isn't to need a trainer forever — it's to build the knowledge and confidence to own your training long-term.
Ready to build your foundation?
Book a Free Consultation →We build independence, not dependency.
Most trainers want you locked into sessions forever. We think the goal of personal training is to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to own your fitness long-term. Some clients stay in 1-on-1 for years because their needs require it. Others build their foundation and transition to coached group training at a fraction of the cost. Either path is a success.
Whatever your path looks like, your coach knows your name, understands your body, and adapts your programming as you grow. That relationship doesn't end when you leave a 1-on-1 session.
Personal training is right for you if...
- You're working around an injury or recovering from surgery and need a coach who understands your limitations
- You want a fully personalized program designed around your body — not a template
- You're new to strength training and want to learn proper movement patterns with undivided attention
- You have complex health considerations that benefit from clinical coordination between your coach and medical team
- You've hit a plateau and need an expert eye to identify what's holding you back
- You prefer 1-on-1 attention and the accountability of a dedicated coach who tracks your progress
Pricing
1-on-1 personal training with an expert coach at Hawthorne or NE MLK
Most new clients start with Experience Plus ($197) — a two-week intro that includes team training, small group sessions, and two personal coaching sessions to assess your movement and build your roadmap.
Currently on promo: Experience Plus for $97
What members say about the coaching
Verified reviews from Google and Yelp
"I joined while dealing with a shoulder injury. I doubted if I could ever get back into shape, but this gym put me on the right track again."
"I love this gym! I have been going here for two years and love how strong and fit I've become. They do a great job of working with your current abilities and altering workouts to fit your needs."
"Great workout, great coach and great community."
Free 5-Minute Assessment
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