Lloyd Athletic Club

I love this gym. I’ve been a member at many, many different gyms over the years and I feel like LAC has the best vibe and the people who work there are incredibly kind. I even had a personal trainer who I wasn’t working with enforce boundaries on my behalf when a dude starting using equipment as I was setting it up (weird and invasive).

I really wish members wouldn’t wear their gym clothes in the sauna tho. It’s super unhygienic and weird. You’re supposed to shower first! I even had one woman hop in the jacuzzi next to me with her phone and the outfit she was wearing while she worked out. The sauna/hot tub/steam rooms are not co-ed so if someone doesn’t feel comfortable going in just a towel you can certainly wear a swimsuit. Shoes should absolutely never be in the sauna. This isn’t the fault of the gym but maybe some signs would help guide those who don’t know sauna etiquette.

I love this gym! I love it enough to travel across the river from Vancouver to get here because nothing else compares. Inclusive and nonjudgmental, and I’ve always been made to feel at home. Bill and Iris at the front desk always greet me with a smile and a “hello”. The trainers are great; Tino and Joe are constantly giving me encouragement even though I’m not working with them. I’m fairly new to the area, and I’ve made some good friends here. Definitely the Best Gym Around.

Best gym I've ever belonged to. The polar opposite of the "mega chain gyms" in the best ways possible. Staff are super friendly + helpful. You walk in, scan, grab fresh towels. Free coffee. Laid back vibes, plenty of equipment, courts, all of it clean. Locker rooms are always clean. Mom and Pop vibes and checks all the boxes you'd need from a quality gym.

Great gym for folks who don't wanna give money into the huge corporate machines. Clean, well lit, considerate. Hot tub and sauna if you're into that stuff. Billy and Marlena are wonderful front desk staff. Friendly and attentive and will help you out if you forget stuff.

Started personal training here last year and have been thoroughly impressed with the staff and facilities. Bill at the front desk has helped me set up a membership at a great price along with multiple other things in the months I’ve been coming here. Derek is a phenomenal trainer and we’ve been making a ton of progress on my goals together. The equipment is kept in great shape and they are continuously adding new equipment and making updates to the facilities. It’s clear that there is a lot of love put into the operation and there is a good sense of community at this gym.

Started coming here about a month ago. I have to say, the service here has been impeccable. Many larger gyms in the past have often left me with the feeling of just wanting to complete my workout and get out, but not Lloyd Athletic Club. This is a fun second home for me and my wife, and it is pleasant to hang out here after a workout. The staff have always been super helpful, and I want to give a huge shout out to Iris, Livia, JR, Emily, and Kiki. They have always been incredibly helpful and never fail to go the extra mile to provide exceptional service.

Lloyd Athletic Club is the best workout gym in Portland. Great equipment and great folks. One of the best experiences I’ve had over many years is the fine young man Bill H. at the front desk. Always has a smile and a kind word to start off the morning workout. For a great workout and friendly folks, try LAC!

This Gym Has Very Good Prices. Convenient Parking and Friendly Staff. If I lived in Portland, Oregon this is where I would go to exercise. The Environment was Comforting and Inviting. Thank you and God Bless Lloyd Athletic Club!

This place is the friendliest gym I’ve ever been to, it feels like a true community. I appreciate the positivity and the very Portland vibes. Love the new pole studio and I think that Kat does great work. Shoutout to Iris, Livia, and JR for being fantastic front desk attendants!

The LAC is a very welcoming gym that has a neighborhood community-center feel. Everyone is friendly and I feel very comfortable there. There are several racquet ball and squash courts as well as weight equipment and exercise machines. I usually go for Megan's weight lifting class, which is great! I also enjoy hanging out and having a beer afterwards in the lounge. And they offer punch cards!

Lloyd Athletic Club is outstanding. I joined over a year ago and it has been such a worthwhile and enjoyable experience. Whether it is a greeting and membership support from Marlena or personal training with Khino, it is a phenomenal fitness center/gym backed by great people!

Joined the club yesterday. Staff are so friendly and the best part of the club. Marlena is especially incredible - she is very patient, kind-hearted, and well communicative. I was contemplating but she is the main reason that I joined! I've enrolled in many gyms for the past two decades (I was moving frequently), and she is one of the most pleasant people I've met in many gyms.

I come to Lloyd exclusively for personal training and have had the best experience here of any other gym I have been to. My trainer Chase is TOPS- and has reintroduced my middle age post pandemic telework body back to the strong and energized me I remembered! No injuries. No judgement. Just constant encouragement and movement forward. Bill at the front desk is always a warm welcome with all the answers needed. It would be amazing if there were classes working parents could attend earlier in the day, say 8:30 or 9:00). But as it is I only attend training. Still very pleased.

I wanted to work with a personal trainer because I’ve always lacked the personal accountability necessary to stick to an exercise routine that is essential to lose weight and build muscle. I had no confidence in the gym and no knowledge about what exercises to do or even how to use the equipment.

So, I reached out to Lloyd Athletic Club to ask about personal training. Immediately, Chase from the club contacted me to ask information about myself so that I could be paired with the personal trainer who best fit my needs. Chase suggested I meet Joe.

I’ve now been working with Joe since early December 2023 and it has absolutely been one of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made. He challenges and pushes me to my limit, but also stresses the importance of overall health, including nutrition and mental health. When I underwent foot surgery, he continued working with me, modifying my sessions so that I could maintain my activity level without causing stress to my foot.

Working with Joe has improved my confidence, motivation, strength, personal accountability, and overall happiness and health. If you’re questioning the benefits of working with a personal trainer, I highly encourage you to set up a time to meet with Joe and see how he can help you reach your goals.

As a new person to the Portland area I was looking for a gym to workout at and I stumbled across this hidden gym. Great set up and wonderful vibe. Employees are very hospitable and welcoming as well. I am a IFBB Pro bodybuilder and avid gym goer so I have a deep passion for working out and exploring new gyms. I would highly recommend this gym!!

I've been coming to Lloyd Athletic Club long before Nick took over, but under his direction LAC has flourished, with equipment upgrades, more classes, and a dedicated level of cleanliness everywhere. Livia, Iris, Fozzie (pictured), and the rest of LAC's friendly staff are working hard every day to live up to their (well-earned)! reputation as Portland's Best Gym. Do check them out!

Went to this gym for a few years before I moved back out of state. Bill and Khino and some of the major bright spots here. Best customer service I’ve ever seen at a gym and I’ve been across the country. Always greets folks in a friendly matter regardless of how busy they are. When I think of LAC, I think of them.

Great Gym! For members, there are free classes that anyone can attend, coffee/drink bar, hot tub, personal training, and lots of great equipment. I like that there are a lot of different membership plans depending on how much you want to work out each month. I think it's neat that they have an onsite chiropractor as well.

Love Lloyd Athletic Club really friendly, and very real. A really unique vibe with a lot to offer- I play in the racquet ball courts, weight lift with my friend, attend yoga classes, do my own low-key workouts, and always head to the hot tub. They always seem to be making improvements and are receptive to feedback. Iris at the front desk helped me and my friend a lot with racquetball equipment and is so friendly!

This place rocks !! Magical time capsule unlike any gym I've ever been to in my life. Extremely friendly, talkative, jovial members make out of towners feel at home. They serve beer 🍺! Vintage 1980's arcade games 👾! Men's locker room has a massive jacuzzi front and center, televisions playing sports, steam room, sauna, classic communal shower set up, very chill bro set up to relax after a hard work out. This is one of my favorite gyms in the world 🌎. A unique experience for sure.