Unique Physique

Unique Physique is basically this one guy, Michael, and his love for helping people train and grow. The gym itself – smallish, clean, well-​appointed – is almost secondary. It’s a really personal, neighborhood, down-​home kind of place. The best way to get started is to drop by and talk to Michael. He doesn’t have a website or business phone, but he’s almost always at his gym. I think he’s open until 8 weekdays, 6 Saturday, and 5 Sunday. Michael rubbed me the wrong way when I met him – he delivered a bit of a monologue about his training philosophy – but my housemate told me that she quickly grew to like him, and I found that to be true for myself as well. Michael looks after all members of the gym and will give you pointers, corrections, and encouragement. I highly recommend Unique Physique.

Great neighborhood gym near U Village. Nothing fancy, but hardcore workouts. Michael, owner, is a great guy! People are there to work out, not chit chat or talk on their cell phones like the big clubs. Good equipment, clean. Need more light. A bit too dark. Parking is tricky, but plenty on Blakely. Good training options all hours of the day. Very affordable place. Definitely give your gym money to Michael vs. the owners of Prorobics in Laurelhurst!!!