Spartan Training Portland

It’s a 3.5 for me! Overall pleasant experience but a little pricey. Would recommend to people who have good cash flow and need a trainer that is flexible, calm and professional.
Brian is a good spirited, knowledgeable, experienced lifter. He is very personable and just an all around nice guy. The gym is quiet, clean and full of equipment – mostly weights. The cardio equipment is not the best– older, loud and rickety, so as an overweight person I cringed anytime I used it. But clearly he focuses his energy on weight training being an ex-​professional power lifter. There were 2 other trainers that utilize this gym but I did not work with either of them although they did seem pleasant as well. They work with people of all physical abilities & limitations. I was told the customers ranged in ages 20s-​80s. However I always seemed to be working out when there was nothing but retirees there so I felt pretty gerber! The location is convenient if you’re in East Portland and appears professional. If you like working out alone without a gym full of Greek Gods judging you this is a good place to go.
I worked with Brian for a few months with my goal being weight loss. Sadly I did not achieve any weight loss success but I did gain some strength having regular lift sessions with him. Weight training was not new to me but his regiment consisting solely of heavy weight training was new and the first couple of weeks were pretty brutal. I walked and moved like Frankenstein for a solid month but I loved it because I thought that meant I was doing something right! No pain, no gain right? Well sadly I did gain. Lost an inch or so but put on 4lbs. Although I was assured this was muscle gain, when you’re going for a purpose and it doesn’t happen in 2 months you start to feel like maybe that regiment isn’t for you!! I felt we could have switched something up after a few weeks of seeing a lack of progress but that didn’t happen.
I definitely don’t blame Brian or his gym for my lack of success but I did feel a great deal of time was wasted just chit chatting often causing me to stay late in order to get my full routine done or leave on time and just miss out on part of it. Brian is very friendly so I loved chatting with him but at the end of the day $ 45/​hour for a buddy and 3 sets of 3 or 4 workouts wasn’t intense enough for my slow metabolism to get anything worthwhile out of it! This would probably be a sufficient routine for an experienced body builder that did it daily, but 2 or 3 times a week for a novice who needed an intense kick start it just wasn’t efficient in calorie burning. Again, I don’t fault the gym for that at all. What works for one may not work for others.
The rate is in range with other trainers especially the ones at chain gyms. But unfortunately there was no deal for frequent flyers and paying $ 135 a week with no results was not for me. I also couldn’t get past paying that much a week for just 3 hours of training and therefore still needing to keep my other gym membership in order to get adequate time in the gym. It’s no wonder the other patrons I saw were on the downswing of life, youngsters can’t afford this!
Brian would be a great trainer for the right person I’m sure but for me I didn’t get that burst of motivation I needed. It was too cold, too quiet, and a very mellow atmosphere. He was usually soft spoken and seemed tired. I’m the type of person that enjoys in a workout motivational encouragement, banter, loud music, a high five, a «keep going, you can do it! attitude», an airy space, and other people around sweating it out with the same goal in mind. We would have upbeat music going for a little while then the other trainer would come in with a lady in her 60s to train who didn’t like the loud pop/​hip hop sound so she’d change the station to some 80s slow music that just killed my whole pre-​workout buzz. It just wasn’t the place for me to be successful.
I really liked Brian and wish him the best of success. For the right person Spartan could be an awesome gym & trainer.

Spartan Training is a private gym so if you are the kind of person who prefers privacy when working out you can find that here. Brian is an expert in his field. He knows how to encourage you beyond what you think you can do and he gets results! Since I would not do well with someone who screams at me, Brian worked out perfectly! His style is mellow but his work outs have a lasting effect! It is my honor to recommend Brian if you are looking for a Personal Trainer.

Good enough. Clean and equipment works. Dead at times and crowded others. Staff is friendly enough

Brian Baertlein and Spartan Training Portland are worth about a 100 star rating, in my book. There is no better trainer or facility anywhere. Am I biased? Yes! But that’s because Brian has been my personal trainer for almost a year now, and before I stepped into his private yet well equipped gym, I had no idea what to expect. He has helped me beyond belief. I have read everything I could find on line about Brian and his credentials, and he is the full deal. No lies, no bull. He caters to all his clients’ needs. He pushes (as he should) but that’s what we want in a trainer. He treats each client as if they are his only client, and even makes working out fun! He enjoys what he does, and his clients enjoy him! Honestly, I can’t imagine where I would be if I wasn’t Brian’s client. I need these workouts, for my health and my sanity! Give Brian a try. It only took one visit and I was hooked.

I got married in December of last year and was eager to get in shape for my wedding. I’ve always been active and into fitness, but i wanted to lose some weight and tone up before my walk down the ailse. I worked with Brian twice a week for 2.5 months and not only did i get that dress on, but it looked fabulous! I also enjoyed getting stronger in the process of training with him. The wedding was great and the dress fit perfectly and i truly felt like i looked and felt my best! Thank you Brian!