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March 2024 by Nicholas Meyer
I'm pretty new to Crossift and couldn't be happier with my experience so far. It's way less intimidating than I thought it would be. All the instructors are warm and supportive and the other members are friendly and welcoming. The gym itself is incredibly spacious and never overly crowded. The classes feel accessible to various levels of fitness and I'm experiencing different muscle groups are sore after every class! Today it's the glutes!
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December 2023 by Jessica Numanoglu
Great coaches, welcoming to all, and excellent programming. Best of all, you feel part of a community here.
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November 2023 by Markus Cuevas
Awesome facility and located 5 minutes away. It was easy to find, although I wish it had a Risio sign outside. Their website was nice to navigate through and book a drop in session. Margaret the owner communicates and follows through and she looks like a beast. Nate coached the class and he was super informative and answered all my questions. They have showers too and it was the first crossfit gym I’ve seen that offers clean towels. Overall, this would be a great home gym or drop in visiting.
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November 2023 by Raine Hoover
I joined CrossFit Risio about 3 months ago— it's a fantastic CrossFit box! The coaches (both Nate and Jeff, y'all are so kind and helpful and knowledgable, and of course the owner Margaret when she's teaching too) are super great, and the owner goes above and beyond to make sure you're getting what you want to be getting out of the gym.They have all the equipment you could want for a wide variety of CrossFit activities. It's also well maintained, and there's enough of it that you're at worst/at the busiest class only sharing with 1 other person.The first month I joined I was overwhelmed with the intensity of the workouts, and Margaret noticed that I was working through something when she asked "How are you liking CrossFit so far?" She helped me understand scaling/how I could be adjusting the workouts for what I was aiming for, and it's been smooth sailing for me ever since. I really appreciated both her taking the time to walk me through that, and her proactivity in reaching out to me to see how I was doing both then and throughout my time at Risio.Sadly I've had to take a break for the last few weeks because of a bad case of COVID (caught somewhere else), but I'm excited to get back in and train again at my own pace with the support and encouragement of the terrific coaches and other athletes in the community at Risio. Miss y'all!
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November 2023 by Jared Borlagdan
I joined CrossFit Risio (PE prior) about 2 years ago. I had been searching for workouts that involved more strength training, but included the class component since I was unmotivated to workout in the gym myself beyond running. Like many have expressed, I definitely had fears of jumping into CrossFit based on a lot of preconceived notions and stereotypes (poor form, being forced to lift with too much weight, super competitive). Thankfully, this gym is the polar opposite of that. The coaches emphasize correct form and fully recommend choosing a weight that is challenging to the specific person, but still gets the appropriate stimulus.Ever since joining, I've stuck around for a number of reasons. The coaches are amazing (and all around great people), and do a great job of creating a healthy atmosphere for everyone to work out in and feel welcome. Second, I've never been stronger or healthier than I am now. The programming is well thought out and incredibly varied, and I always know I'm going to get my butt kicked (in the best way). Working out here has translated well to other parts of my life, whether that's PRs in half marathons or just being able to be more active in other activities. I also feel way more comfortable with lifting and overall strength training.Last (but certainly not least), the community. The community here is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and we all come from different walks of life and have different experiences. Everyone is encouraging and we cheer on everyone to accomplish whatever version of the workout works best for them without any ridicule. With how difficult Portland can be to make friends or meet other people in general, I've not had that issue here. Even after moving across the river to Vancouver and having multiple CF gyms be a much closer commute, I still brave the 205/84/5 traffic multiple times a week because of how incredible the community is.Simply put, give it a shot! It may be one of the best decisions of your life (like it was for me).
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November 2023 by Paula Waltz
CrossFit Risio is a great gym, you just have to come try it for yourself! The coaches are approachable, knowledgeable, and get athletes moving safely during workouts. The environment is supportive and non-competitive in a way where everyone is showing up and doing their personal best. I love that there's age diversity within the classes, too. You know it's a healthy gym environment when people of all ages and walks of life show up. The space is really big, well-equipped, and clean despite undergoing renovations. The workout programming is thoughtful, varied, and will kick you in the butt in the best way. Margaret, the owner, is wonderful and brings levity and humor to her classes, which makes things fun. It's a great place--come try us out!!
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November 2023 by Emily Ward
I’ve been a member of CrossFit Risio for 2 months now and have a plethora of positive things to say. I started doing CrossFit 3 years ago while living in So Cal, and let me tell you, that community was EVERYTHING to me. So after moving to Oregon my husband and I were determined to find somewhere similar to that box, and I can confidently say that we have.All of the coaches are attentive, ready to help how ever they can, and overall genuine people. The members are also very welcoming and supportive.I would highly encourage anyone who is interested in CrossFit to check out Risio, you won’t be disappointed!!
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November 2023 by peter shchepin
I started CrossFit PE over 2 years ago and have fallen in love with the community ever since. With the transition to Risio things have only gotten better. Margret was and is the best thing that happened to CrossFit community. She has brought order, professionalism and passionate people who have contributed to what has now become Risio. Even after moving out of Portland area I have continued to be a part of CrossFit Risio. I love the fact that it helps me get started with my day with a great team of passionate people and a challenging workout that keeps you going for the rest of the day. I’ve always wanted to have a workout routine but could never motivate myself to set up a schedule or learn about workout techniques or how to do the movements properly. Being a part of Risio helped me get into a healthy lifestyle without the hassle of planning and training. Every time I come to the class everything is already planned out and every move is demonstrated and challenging enough to keep you moving towards your goals. Even each year is structured to help you achieve full body health and fitness. Communication has always been great too, at Risio you can expect clear and detailed information about what’s happening now and what’s planned ahead to help you stay motivated and involved. Even if there’s something that may not meet your needs, Margret is always willing to hear your feedback and improve as such. My only hope is to be a part of this community as long as they are around.- Peter. S.
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November 2023 by Carlos Nuñez
I love this gym!!!!Margaret is super strong and inspiring!! Her and all the coaches really know what they are doing!We often receive ques during the workout. My Olympic lifts have gotten a lot better!! Though still need work :)All the coaches spend a good amount of time during warm up and that is so nice. I've had bad shoulders from swimming and since joining the gym, I've been injury free!The community is great! Everyone is there to work hard and is super positive!!Recommend it to local folks or for out of town dropins.
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November 2023 by Garet Voit
CrossFit Risio has been a core (pun intended) improvement in my fitness and my overall life! Huge flexibility in class timings throughout the day (including open gym times) have made it easy for me to never miss a day when I want to get a workout in. CrossFit gets (justifiably in some cases) a bad reputation for encouraging poor form and injury-inducing behavior. That is NOT the culture at CrossFit Risio. The coaches focus a ton on warm ups with emphasis on coaching the fundamentals of the movement you're going to be working on at the start of each class. If you're ever experiencing cronic or acute injury, coaches are also quick to check in on how to scale movements down to be most beneficial for you.Also, the people (Margaret and all the coaches) and community (the other athletes) are amazing. Cannot recommend highly enough!
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November 2023 by Kristina Erickson
Risio was the very first CrossFit gym I ever went to a year and a half ago. I was really intimidated by the idea of CrossFit, so I searched for a place that was women owned, and inclusive. This gym is now where I spend the majority of my free time. Every coach is attentive, and pushes you just when you need to be pushed. When I sprained my wrist and ankle for 6 weeks, the coaches helped modify the workouts for me so that I could still come and feel included and not fall behind in building strength. Many times I’d show up to class and they already had something tailored just for me (THANK YOU NATE!).The owner Margaret is just a gem, and she really has built such an incredible community of people who support and push one another, and make working out super fun. I don’t think I’ve ever not been excited to come to a class, and that is saying a lot!
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November 2023 by christopher san agustin
The traditional gym environment was never for me. As a mountain biker, I spent a lot of time on the bike and realized my body had developed quite a bit of imbalance, leading to some overuse injuries in my lower back and shoulders. A friend suggested I check out their local CrossFit gym, so I decided to take a beginner session with Margaret. After that initial session, I knew that CrossFit would be the perfect way to cross-train for mountain biking. I signed up for a handful of private lessons to start because 1) I was super shy and struggled in groups, and 2) I wanted to make sure I understood the basics to prevent any injuries associated with CrossFit. Having graduated from the personal training, I now try to attend classes at least twice a week. The coaches are amazing; you can go at your own pace, and overall, I feel so much healthier and stronger. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and functional way to get strong.
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November 2023 by Hannah Hillebrand
The environment Margaret has created at Risio is amazing. It's a warm, welcoming and hard working community of people committed to building functional strength to improve their daily lives!
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November 2023 by Chris McGhie
Great gym with good equipment and helpful, welcoming coaches
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November 2023 by Kristen Jackson
I really enjoyed my experience this morning with Margaret at CrossFit Risio. She’s got a great thing going—super welcoming, challenging but doable programming, and excellent mobility work before some heavy back squats. Check them out!!
