PP&R ‘Personal Fitness Training’ moves to Woodstock

Classes in “personal fitness training” were established at the Mt. Scott Community Center way back in the 1970’s. The classes have been taken by hundreds of people since then, offering an affordable price and high-quality training.

Now, with Mt. Scott Community Center closed for renovation until the fall of 2025, the personal fitness program has moved west to the Woodstock Community Center, just west of Bi-Mart and just north of Woodstock Boulevard. The room where the training takes place is small (11 x 15 feet), but all the necessary weights and fitness equipment are there, including a functional trainer machine, for beneficial and efficient training. Three personal trainers hold sessions there six days a week.

All three trainers – Vicki Cross, Angela Nichols, and Kim Yaudas – are certified and have extensive experience, each bringing a unique perspective to personal fitness. Flyers with a biography of each trainer are available at the Woodstock Community Center.

Gabe Barbee, Recreation Coordinator at Mt. Scott Community Center (and now working at the Woodstock location) – and coordinator of the fitness program since March, 2020 –described the goals of the program: “Portland Parks & Recreation helps Portlanders stay active by providing safe places, facilities, and programs that promote physical, mental, and social well-being.

“Our personal trainers can help you design a personalized fitness program, learn proper form, and teach you safe ways to exercise. They will provide accountability and motivation, and track progress with fitness assessments (postural, strength, core and more).”

When asked about whether personal fitness at the Woodstock site will only be until Mt. Scott reopens, Barbee responded, “We are highly considering offering this program out of here even when Mt. Scott Community Center opens back up [and personal fitness resumes there]. This will allow us to offer training to those in the immediate Woodstock area, and for those who prefer a smaller and more intimate setting in which to work out.”

All fitness levels are welcome, and anyone 14+ years old may register (in-person only, not online) at the Woodstock Community Center. As for the cost of individual training packages: 3 one-hour sessions are $120, and 6 one-hour sessions are $215.

The Access Discount Program made possible by the November 2020 PP&R levy, and began in fall of 2021, which allows personal training participants who live within the City of Portland to register for reduced pricing of up to 90%.

For more information call 503/823-3633, or visit the Woodstock Community Center at 5905 S.E. 43rd Avenue on weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.