Muscles in Motion

This place has blown my misconception about working with personal trainers.
I waited until I was 50 before committing to this service. Until now, any time I’ve gotten close to a regular workout, I would be set back by unrelated injuries, thus prolonging my progress (for frankly, vision of a body I’d prefer)
I’ve worked with four different trainers at the Lake Oswego location, and every one of them is clearly concerned about smart lifting, post workout nutrients, and the best time and type of stretching.
Of the four gyms I used to subscribe to, i’ve been most impressed by the quality and variety of equipment (especially how clean it is kept.)
I used to think this service was for Olympic athletes or wealthy vanity, but always fell short on my own self-​discipline.
I’m not the type of person that would respond well to a drill Sergeant style of «encouragement», so their professional methods of getting me beyond my barriers has been refreshing. (Though I did want to drop an F-​bomb the first time I heard «just three more» when I know I would’ve stopped if on my own.)
I went in with two objectives; to make my body last another 50 years, and to look better in my clothes.
After only two months, to see the look in my wife’s eyes (Need I say more) has been worth every penny invested so far!..
I knew I could find a six pack underneath of the kegger!
I always get a sense that they converse about their client’s progress, since they all seem to know about mine.
I can already feel my pool-​side confidence for next summer, void of further injuries!
I HIGHLY recommend!

Outstanding, professional trainers. Knowledgeable people, safe environment, state of the art equipment and the best 30 minutes of my day ~ tailored to all ages and all skill levels, i.e. elite athletes to «rehabing» clients to getting-​back-​in-​shape. This is the real deal.

Muscles in Motion is an incredible place to transform your body. The trainers and staff are knowledgable, educated and very friendly. I started training there six months ago and was able to lose 45 pounds and I feel so much stronger now. When I started working out there I was pretty nervous to train in front of other people and show how out of shape I really was. In reality, it’s not a packed gym with huge guys standing in the mirror and shaming you. And I had no idea I could get my butt kicked in less than 30 minutes. I would (and do) recommend Muscles in Motion to my friends.

Extremely dangerous form of exercise — looks like 90% of their clients are over 70 or a stay at home mom looking to get a light & easy workout. As such it’s geared more toward a light workout — serious athletes and weightlighters would need somewhere else to train. Just a few basic machines like you’d find at 24 hr Fitness Gym but the fees are steep — over $ 100 an hour for personal training. Plus, you’re locked into buying 10 sessions or pay as you go which costs even more money.
Call around and find another personal training studio in town — the going rate for personal training runs closer to $ 40 an hour here in Portland.
The gym DOES NOT use the correct equipment — they use regular weight machines you would find in any gym. The only real & correct machines to be used with «slow motion» lifting style is weight machines made by SuperSlow. Using regular weight machines for this exercise is very dangerous as it puts too much pressure on your joints. SuperSlow equipment is designed not to overload your joints.
Superslow gyms have a set standard — no windows, no artwork on walls, no music playing, air temp at or below 60 degrees and more… all of these standards are not met at Muscles In Motion. These standards are in place for a reason.

Diana and Matt are an incredible team — effective, professional, fun and committed to their clients getting results! I like the fact that they measure your starting baseline and then your progress in 3−4month intervals so you can see just how your investment in training is paying off. I actually look forward to the three training sessions I have each week because they create a positive, can-​do atmosphere that is inspiring and fulfilling. Plus thirty-​minute sessions are just right — I work as hard as I can for thirty minutes and then go on with my day feeling the high of having done something challenging and good for myself. Can’t recommend them highly enough…

I LOVE Muscles in Motion. Diana is incredibly supportive and pushes me – in the best possible way — to do more than I ever thought I could. It is the most intense 30 minute workout I’ve ever done — and, the most effective. I still marvel at what a difference 30 minutes can make in how I feel and what I can do. I highly, highly recommend Muscles in Motion!

I had an amazing thorough workout here earlier this week. It was focused and intense in a safe and supportive environment. For anyone serious about getting back into and staying in shape, this is the place. I practice yoga everyday and, now, three days later, I’m still sore in a couple spots.