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The 10 Best Personal Trainers in Portland (2026)
Portland has a wide mix of training options, from in-home coaching and small studios to gym-based one-on-one sessions. This list ranks the city’s highest-rated personal trainers using a Bayesian-style score built from Google ratings and review counts, so businesses with both excellent scores and substantial feedback rise to the top. The ranking was updated for 2026 using current Google review data. Read on for concise profiles and the review-backed reasons these trainers stand out across Portland’s neighborhoods.
This ranking is computed from Google reviews (our method). Listings marked Partner are paid advertising spots: they sit alongside the ranking without changing its order.
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Sandbothe Strong
Sandbothe Strong tops this list because it combines a perfect 5.0 rating with a substantial 310 Google reviews, giving it strong weight in a review-volume weighted ranking. Classified on Google as a personal trainer and located in Northwest Portland, its high review count helps stabilize the Bayesian-style score used for this list. Those two factors—top rating plus robust review volume—explain why it ranks first in our 2026 update.
The full ranking
Portland Personal Training
Shows a 5.0 rating with 192 reviews, categorized as a Personal trainer and located in Northeast Portland (815 NE Halsey St).
192 reviews
Lone Fir Fitness
Has a 5.0 score based on 170 reviews, appears as a Personal trainer and is located in Southeast Portland (2839 SE Stark St).
170 reviews
Portland Integrative Fitness
Earned a 5.0 rating from 114 reviews and is listed as a Personal trainer in Southeast Portland (350 SE Mill St Ste 5A).
114 reviews
Vive Fitness
Rated 5.0 across 108 reviews and classified as a Fitness center; the address places it in Northeast Portland (1969 NE 42nd Ave).
108 reviews
Fit-InMotion At-Home Personal Training
Maintains a 5.0 rating with 107 reviews, shown as a Personal trainer and based in Northeast Portland (2000 NE 70th Ave).
107 reviews
No Easy Feet Personal Training
Carries a 5.0 Google rating from 103 reviews, listed as a Personal trainer in Southeast Portland (10957 SE Ankeny St).
103 reviews
Coach Patrick Liu | Personal Training & Weight Loss Portland
Posts a 5.0 rating with 91 reviews and is categorized as a Personal trainer in Southeast Portland (4804 SE Woodstock Blvd).
91 reviews
PDXstrength
Has a 5.0 score from 91 reviews, appears as a Personal trainer and is located in North Portland (8835 N Bradford St).
91 reviews
Hyatt Strength + Wellness
Shows a 5.0 rating across 87 reviews, listed as a Personal trainer and situated in Northwest Portland (2001 NW 19th Ave #102).
87 reviews
Frequently asked questions
How should I choose a personal trainer in Portland?
Start by clarifying your goals—strength, weight loss, rehabilitation, or general fitness—and look for trainers whose profiles and client reviews align with those goals. Check certifications, experience with similar clients, and whether their schedule and location fit your routine before booking an initial session.
What does a typical personal training session include and how often should I go?
Sessions commonly combine warm-up, targeted exercises, and cooldown plus coaching on form and progression; some trainers also include nutrition guidance. Frequency depends on goals and fitness level, but many clients start with one to three sessions per week and adjust from there.
What should I verify before hiring a trainer?
Confirm relevant certifications, experience working with clients like you, and that the trainer has liability insurance if they work off-site or in a private studio. Also ask about cancellation policies, class size (if applicable), and how progress is measured.
How was this ranking of personal trainers created?
This list uses Google review data updated for 2026 and applies a review-volume weighted (Bayesian-style) approach so that both average rating and the number of reviews influence the ranking. That method favors consistently high ratings backed by a substantial review count.