Clinical Somatics

I knew Kristin from taking a couple of her Take it Outside classes at Mt. Tabor and when I hurt my back she seemed like the perfect person to call. And, she was!
Kristin worked with me, one on one, to help me develop some exercises that I could do each day with the limited equipment that I have at home. My goal was to strengthen my back without hurting it worse.
She took the time to analyze my flexibility (or in-​flexibility as I really am kind of rigid…) and she tailored the exercises to my personal ability.
She also took notes of everything and emailed me my work out plan. Plus she let me know that she would be available to help answer any questions and has been great about helping with any issues that I’ve had.
I would recommend Kristin to anyone!

Kristin has been a coach for me for quite some time. She explains things in easy to understand language, plus she demonstrates each maneuver whenever it is necessary. The outdoors component is a bonus!

I’ve taken a number of different classes from Kristin Jackson at Take It Outside Fitness. I love going to Mt. Tabor for the outdoor classes. You get a great workout and you get to enjoy being outside. Kristin always has adaptations of the exercises in class, and thereby accommodates your fitness level.
Kristin is great: she is motivating and fun. I’ve just started taking her Hula Hoop class, which is really great. I’ve also done quite a bit of one-​on-​one training in Pilates in Kristin’s studio, and I’ve really made progress with Pilates.
If you are interested in trying something different than just going to the gym, I would highly recommend trying one of Kristin’s sessions.

I had my first Cardio/​Weight Intervals class at Mt. Tabor Park this week, and it kicked my lazy butt!!!
Kristin is great. When I first emailed about the classes, she emailed me back immediately and called to answer all my questions. During class, she helps each member of the group individually with form and makes sure each exercise is working the right muscles. And believe me, they do!!! I highly recommend this for anyone who needs a little extra motivation.
Plus, you can’t beat looking out over the beautiful Portland skyline while you are doing your push-​ups!

I have not worked with Kristin (yet)
I just want to commended her on her over the top customer service. I emailed her inquiring about her training and classes. I then decided on joining a gym close to my home. She actually gave me advise pertaining to what gym to choose and was just over and beyond on the niceness scale. When I do need a trainer she seems very trustworthy and full of ideas.

I’ve been working out with Kristin for a few months now. She’s a great person to get in shape with! She focuses on functional fitness, which means you use your body weight and resistance to get in shape instead of working with a bunch of giant machines. She has classes outside at the local parks, Mt. Tabor and Creston. She also has a local studio for the days when the weather REALLY won’t cooperate. She also does personal training and pilates. So if you’re looking for something different from the same old grind at the gym, give Kristin a call!

Take it Outside Fitness is the operation of one energetic spunky woman named Kristin. She teaches outdoor fitness classes in the park, some at Mt. Tabor, others at Laurelhurst park and possibly other locations. I used to go twice a week during the spring to meet with Kristin and a small group of other women to do all kinds of exercise – lunges, pull ups, push ups, jogging, mild weight lifting etc. all outside among the tall beautiful trees of Mt. Tabor. I wish I had kept up with it and if I were staying in Portland I’d go back next spring. I think the classes go all year long for those intrepid few who are willing to exercise outside when it is cold (not me!) It really is a great concept – to take fitness outside of the gym. I love that this is a one woman business – Kristin’s answer to not wanting to work a boring indoor 9 to 5 job. I found it to be a very inspiring and invigorating class. It was a fun social experience as well – we talked as we exercised. During the month that I did Take it Outside Fitness my entire outlook brightened and I had a lot more energy than usual. I also developed a love for Mt. Tabor and Laurelhurst parks – what other city has such beautiful parks as these?