If you have walked down Fremont Street in Beaumont Village, you might have noticed several of us in gym gear running out of one of the shops and down the street, giving each other encouragement before running back inside.
It might not look like it from our sweating and heavy breathing, but we’re in fact having a wonderful time at The Refinery. The Refinery is a “Small Batch Fitness” gym that offers a number of classes: from circuit training and running, to yoga and youth conditioning classes. The Refinery offers classes throughout the day and early evening, as well as one on one sessions with our awesome certified trainers.
Ashleigh Kayser, certified personal trainer and owner of The Refinery, opened the gym as it was close to home in her neighborhood. And I have to admit the location is great, although it’s very close to the tasty (and tempting) shops and restaurants right next door!
The class I usually attend is called “The Burn,” where 10-12 others seeking to…refine…themselves join me in 60-minutes of intense (but fun) circuit training. One minute we’re doing squats, the next lifting a tire, the next throwing down sandbags, the next running outside down the street, until we burn.
I’ve gone to a dozen classes since January and the classes are a lot of fun, the instructors are upbeat, the music is good, and you feel good about yourself after each session.
The first class is free and its introductory package offers 10 classes for $100.
More information is available on its website: http://refineryfitnesspdx.com.
Whether you’re trying to start your 2014 health resolution, get a jump on 2015 or find a new way to keep your resolutions, The Refinery on Fremont is a great place to start!