MÜV Training

This is the best gym experience I have ever had which is saying a lot has I have been going to gyms and fitness studios for longer than I will admit. The staff and the instructors are like no other. They seem to have an genuine care for your needs and ensuring you get the most of out your workout. I have an ailment that limits some things I can do. The front desk made sure this was communicated to the instructor prior to each class so it relieved me of the awkwardness of explaining this mid-​class myself.
My only wishes would be they had more locations and offered a wider variety of classes.

Thank you classpass for introducing me to this studio. So far have done the open gym time (fantastic if you are a class passer but sometimes you feel like you want to do your own workouts) and the Strength class. Will come to try the spin, metcon and yoga! A couple tips: they validate parking if you park on the building, and street parking is free before 8 if you are there for an early class before they open the parking garage.

I absolutely love Müv! Before joining, I was «gym shy». The whole concept of gyms freaked me out yet I took a chance with Müv. Since joining Müv I’ve felt very welcomed. The entire staff quickly learns your name and genuinely gets to know you. The instructors lead with positive attitudes and push you to try your hardest. This gym has transformed my opinion about working out and fitness. Fitness is realistic and accessible with Müv, no matter where you start at.

They got Stephen Amell (The Green Arrow) working here as a trainer. He goes by the name Jeffrey (for paparazzi reasons, I assume) but yeah, if you’re a nerd fan, you’ll get to work out with The Freakin’ Green Arrow! If you’re not, and you’re a girl, here’s some eye candy for you anyway. For reals though, this place is great! Lyle Gadin is a hardworking trainer, very friendly but he will make your fat sweat away, the kids up front are friendly (Megan, Steven) Bridget is the sweetest yoga instructor instructor I have ever met, Ysabella is very tough, (very army drill sergeant) in your fat’s face, barre instructor, and the rest of the staff are just wonderful. It’s a small family of friends, and it feels that way. They even provide a hair dryer and other womanly stuff, in the women’s shower. I have never been in a gym before this fun.

Over the past 6 months I have taken several classes at Muv and absolutely LOVE IT! While I could go on and on about my great experiences, here are some highlights:
–Class offerings are top notch! Huge variety in class types and instructors – there is something for everyone!
–The facilities are clean and well kept
–Class sizes are small/​medium, which means instructors can focus on all individuals, ensuring proper form and safety
–The entire staff is welcoming and thoughtful They new my name the first week and always remember important things about me! I always look forward to seeing Bridget in Barre with her smiling face and positive attitude!
–Instructors are great at their craft and legitimately care about your personalized health and wellness. They pay attention to each persons problem areas and cater moves to your needs
–There is a ton of value for what you pay– you can’t get these types of custom workouts for this price anywhere in Portland!
–The studio is always seeking feedback from the members and they implement class needs/​timing changes accordingly!
You HAVE to check this place out! You will never look back at those other boutique fitness gyms!

The facilities are nice and new (although I don’t think there is enough Barre space if 12 people are in the room) and everyone is nice. But I took a Barre class and it was very random. Only Barre class I’ve ever had where I didn’t sweat, and there was absolutely no abs work! Not a single sit-​up or plank or boat or curling under the barre and pressing up for leg-​lifts or anything that worked the center of the body (there were a few back exercises at the end, but nothing for the front.) I’m used to a couple of minutes of fast-​paced warm-​up, then arms, then thighs, then glutes, then abs. This was no warm-​up. This was thighs, arms, things, glutes, thighs. If I wanted that much thighs, I’d really just do squats with weights. It felt like the teacher (Bridget) just took a few classes and threw some things together without thinking about how the pieces fit together to create a workout. If she is intentionally skipping abs – tell us why and give us a place to do some abs on our own at the end. I try to do Barre a couple time of a week, as I have an old shoulder injury that crops up when I don’t, but this class aggravated it in a way I’ve never had a barre class do before. And, surprisingly to me, the person I checked in with e-​mailed me to ask how I liked the class, and when I said I didn’t, he didn’t follow up and ask why. Why not ask why someone doesn’t like a class? Other teachers may be better, but this was the worst barre class I’ve ever had. (And if you do come, plan on getting athlete’s foot medicine, preventatively, as they encourage all bare feet.)

Really sweet and encouraging spin instructor and wonderful hospitality from the staff. The studio is very clean and fairly new. What I did not like too much was the spin class. No towel service is provided, spin shoes are also not provided as you are to wear your regular tennis shoes and use the toe-​clips (not my cup of tea) and what I really did not enjoy was the Christmas music playlist playing during the class. Talk about buzz kill! I ended up leaving after 30 minutes of spinning only. The energy wasn’t high enough for me and I couldn’t take it anymore. Sorry, MUV.

I’ve been in this neighborhood for about 6 months or so and have just been running/​walking for exercise. The weather is starting to cool down and I needed to find a gym to go to. I have a membership at 24 but never go because I never know what to do once I get there and I’m a little self conscious and anxious in that environment.
I chose müv because it’s so close and also because of the other reviews I read on Unilocal.I’m a marketer by profession so this review might sound advertisey but this is based on my experience here so far and it has been wonderful.
I’ve never felt more welcome or accepted or comfortable than I do at müv.
The staff are so warm and genuinely friendly and they motivate you too. So far I have only done restorative yoga and cycle but I’m stoked to go back and try more classes and get into shape.
Another first — I’m usually dreading a workout class, but I’m really looking forward to my next workout at müv.
Come check it out and see for yourself how awesome the vibes are here.

My girlfriend and I have been members at Müv for about nine months, starting in the preview center before the new gym was finished. Here are some of the things we love about Müv:
1 — Awesome people! (I always laugh and smile during workouts, even a tough conditioning day).
2 — Serious training programs — the thought that goes into each workout, to keep members balanced over days or weeks, is clear. You get whole-​body fit hereditary .
3 — Variety — so many options from conditioning to cycle, yoga, and more!
4 — Safety — great facility with top-​notch equipment. Also, every member here goes through a Functional Movement Screening (same thing many pro athletes go through) to identify propensity for injury in different body parts. Based on your FMS results, the trainers at Müv adapt your individual exercises to keep you from doing things your body isn’t ready to handle. As you get stronger, your FMS is reevaluated, and as your score increases, you can safely complete more complex movement patterns. I’ve never been in an athletic setting where do few people are injured! It’s awesome!
5 — The ethos. I go here to get fit for my favorite outdoor pursuits. Whether you bike, ski, paddle, or just walk, everyone at Müv seems to have a similar goal in their own lives. Everyone, from owners to employees, just wants to help you live a better life!
Couldn’t ask for better luck in stumbling into this gym when we moved to town. It’s mainly small group classes, but you get all the 1-​on-​1 attention you ever need. Also, they are developing a solution for traveling members to workout while on the road. Can’t wait to see how the brand evolves.

Lyle and the MUV team are great! Walk in the door and you will get a great workout. Lots of classes to choose from, Yoga, Cycle, Strength and more. Lyle is great in watching your form and correcting it to ensure a proper work out.

I love working out at MUV. I started going in February when I received an offer for a free training session in the mail. Since my first class I’ve been hooked. My favorite classes are the Strength and MetCon classes, but I’ve also enjoyed Barre and Yoga. Lyle Gadin and Cody are great instructors. They do a wonderful job of pushing you to try more challenging weights and going as hard as you can in the conditioning portion of the class. They also make a point of making sure everyone’s form is correct which is so important in avoiding injury. Classes often range from 6 – 10 people but what I love most is how I feel like I still get the one on one support that comes with a personal training session. I love this gym and for once I’m excited to go work out!

MUV Training recently opened in my neighborhood. It is walking distance to NW 23^rd and the Alphabet District. It is a small gym with a very personal, hands-​on approach. The equipment and instructors are excellent. It’s a perfect place if you want to attend a variety of small, personalized classes interspersed with workouts on state-​of-​the art equipment. After attending classes regularly, I missed a couple of days and received a follow up call from someone at the gym checking to make sure I was OK. When was the last time you received a call from your gym checking up on why you hadn’t been around? That’s the sort of attention I need to stay on track and feel good about my mission to get fit. I would describe MUV as a place that offers classes, great equipment and has the personal touch of a personal trainer. It’s well worth the money. As they have only recently opened, I would strongly recommend you become a member (no contracts and currently no enrollment fee) while you can. You’ll feel great you made that decision.