The sun has returned to Portland – not quite in full effect, but it’s here nonetheless!  For the two to three brief months that we get to enjoy the outdoors unfettered by constant drizzle, it’s essential that we make the most of our time outside.  When considering all of the exercise options surrounding our fair city, physical therapists tend to hone in on those activities that couple the best burn with the most fun. It is from that frame of mind, that we happily introduce you to Ramman Turner and Laney Coyne of Rip City Fitness.  These two awesome personal trainers provide an ongoing boot-camp style workout twice a week at Woodlawn Park, in North Portland.  Every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, they lead a crew of movement aficionados through an array of functional strength routines, utilizing playground equipment as the stage for their pull-ups, push-ups and other fiendish ideas.

A visit to their classes will undoubtedly leave you sore (in the good way), and you’ll certainly learn some invaluable pointers on how to move your body with better efficiency and safety.   If you’d like to learn more about them, follow the link to their blog – Portland functional strength training.

I can’t say enough about these two – they trod the path of  true movement masters.  But, don’t take my word for it, watch their cool video:

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