Happy Summertime! As the warm weather arrives, it is the perfect time to start being more conscious about healthy living. Portland is full of restaurants that serve fresh produce, juices, and healthy cuisine made with local ingredients. If you are the do-it-yourself type, our local Farmers Markets have a bounty of fresh fruit and veggies this time of year. There are also plenty of places around town to help you meet your fitness goals, including yoga studios, gyms, and more. We’ve curated a list of some of our favorite businesses below that will help you focus on a healthy lifestyle.
- Beaumont: Body Image Fitness offers strength and fitness programs for all ages, with a specialty in senior and functional fitness.
- Foster: For organic produce, healthy grab-and-go options, and well-curated grocery items, Bread & Roses Market checks all the boxes. This neighborhood market is not only cute and convenient, it’s stocked for the health-conscious in mind.
- Hawthorne: The Hawthorne area provides several health-conscious options. Kure’s ‘Bowl of the Gods’ sounds like just the thing to jumpstart your day. Moberi appeared on Shark Tank and is well known for its bike blender. Their smoothies aren’t bad either!
- Hillsdale: Practicing martial arts is a great way to stay healthy and fit. At SW Portland Martial Arts, you can learn Mo Duk Pai (a style that emphasizes ethics, practicality, and teaching) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (a grappling and throwing art).
- Lents: Lighthouse Yoga PDX believes yoga is for every body and everyone is welcome. Enjoy a rich variety of offerings at all levels, from $5 community yoga classes to candlelight yoga, live music yoga, and more.
- Lloyd: For a fun-focused gym offering a range of classes for all abilities, modern machines, plus an on-site bar, try Lloyd Athletic Club.
- Midway: Are you currently dealing with pain or stiffness? Visit Renew Physical Therapy for reliable, personable, and holistic physical care.
- Montavilla: Mt. Tabor CrossFit offers a powerful combination of expert coaching, a supportive community, and effective workouts, all designed to help you conquer your fitness goals.
- NW District: Blossoming Lotus aims to feed and nourish people with a plant-based menu featuring the highest quality ingredients available, creatively crafted and made with love. Check out their medicinal teas for a healthy boost!
- St. Johns: Industrial Strength Gym has a variety of options for your customized exercise plan. Choose from group fitness, personal training, strength and conditioning, jiu-jitsu, and more.
- Williams District: For some healthy fuel to keep you going, stop by The Celery for delicious smoothies, salads, and yummy bowls that are perfect for hot summer days.
This list is non-exhaustive. How are you staying healthy this summer? Show us on Instagram and Facebook.