The Art of Personal Training By Kisar Dhillon

Love training here. Don’t like commuting from Vancouver or finding a place to park, but that doesn’t take away from the great space or great trainers. Thanks Peter! He helped me increase my intensity and care for a shoulder injury incurred before going here.

Listen you cry baby Portlanders (yes I’m born and raised here so I can say that) just because it rains all of the time doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be bikini ready… You never know when the suns going to come out around here. So, suns out, guns out! Seriously though, after 18 years of thinking a hike or a ski trip was making me fit and an added 40 pounds later I knew I needed some help. I love the trainers here, the support and knowledge. I’m down 25 pounds, have more muscle definition than I ever thought possible and have the support of the entire team to hold me accountable to my goals (because I asked for it). I don’t want to be old and saggy! If you are looking for a high class, clean and organized gym with AWESOME trainers then go here. If you want to be a frump then you should go somewhere else.

The most fantastic personal training boutique.
I just completed my eighth personal training session at The Art of Personal Training and I could not be more happy with the results. The personal trainers are attentive and focused throughout each session. They’ll push you to the max with each workout and are walking-​talking exercise encyclopedias.
Thanks Kisar and company!

My workouts with Peter at Art of Personal Training has been one of the best in my long list of personal training experiences. Peter is patient, yet tough, our workouts are never the same, and I walk away feeling great. I’ve become stronger, and lost weight. I have multiple injuries: 2 slipped disks in my spine, and a neck fusion — Peter has a background in physical therapy and has done a fantastic job staying away from exercises that may cause pain, and increased strength in my weaker back muscles — the result? no more back pain!!! Thank you Peter!

I love working out with Kisar and his trainers! They are super friendly and always ready to get you started as soon as you walk in the door. The workout space is nice and open with cool fresh air. I’m impressed with the variety of workout equipment they have which all seem new and well taken care of. I train with Alex and she’s just the best. She’s always prepared to give me great workouts and shes flexible with her schedule. Alex pushes me during my workouts and knows how to work around any injuries I may have. Shes also is a great yoga instructor and I love having that part of my workouts sometime. I have had the privilege to workout with all the trainers there and I can honestly say I have never had a better workout. I highly recommend this place!

It’s a good sign when you go to sleep excited about the excruciating pain your trainer is going to put you through the next morning.
This place has it all, minus the grime you find in the typical cross-​fit or public gym. Do yourself a favor, spend a few extra bucks and get the superstar treatment from Kisar or one of his people. Speaking from vast experience in gyms and with personal trainers, this place is hands down the best around.

Three words. Kicked My A** (edited for Unilocal :)
I have trained all over the world and I’m athletic and fit (train 5x per week, and never miss a beat), but Kisar is intense! I was traveling to Portland on a short vacation and wanted to get my workouts in, so our hotel recommended him… and Kisar certainly gave me my money’s worth! At first I thought he was trying to kill me :), but once I realized he is just a nice guy who means well, we became friends.
I am leaner now than when I left, and that’s what just three days with Kisar will do!
Best of all, I got to eat at Tasty, guilt-​free.
Next time I travel to Portland and book with Kisar, I will not forget my big girl panties.
:)

Sadly OC /​Orange County Ca lost a great trainer — Portland’s win! Was fortunate to visit Kisar’s new facility a few months ago & I was well impressed with his new set up.
Kisar is a one of kind, a very inspiring Gent who has helped my friends & family in attaining their personal fitness goals.
Bravo Portland for being to acquire such a consummate Pro!
Reach out to Kisar, you will be more then happy you did!

It’s January 2013. Up until this point, I have never seen a personal trainer (barely the inside of a gym) for several reasons:
1) I don’t have the time to workout
2) I am ashamed of my lack of athleticism
3) I don’t like other people watching me
4) I can’t afford a trainer
5) I don’t like someone barking orders at me
Imagine how surprised I was when all this changed after I met Kisar and his staff. I actually felt GOOD (and kind of excited!) after my first work out. It was a really difficult workout, but the pride from my accomplishment outweighed the aches. After this one session, I FINALLY GOT IT. There’s a reason you partner up with a personal trainer: they will take you places you can’t go yourself.
A year later, I am still going, and I love it. I can’t say that about any other exercise routine I’ve tried. My strength and endurance have really increased. And I look better, too. My arms are actually defined and my once-​scrawny calves are more shapely!
Given my results, I strongly recommend The Art of Personal Training. All the trainers are super friendly and highly experienced. They create customized workouts just for you.
Be open to the first session and they will really surprise you! Not only that, you’ll surprise yourself!

Why do I go to a personal trainer? I like to feel good and I like to look good. I’m not there yet. Why do I train at the Art of Personal Training? Mallory, Kisar and Bruce are great trainers. I like the one on one attention. I like the studio. I find all three trainers knowledgeable and motivating.
I started training with personal trainers about five years ago. As I entered my forties, I found it harder and harder to workout consistently. I struggle with an autoimmune disease and there are days I struggle getting out bed, let alone getting a workout in. I still dread going to every session, but I leave very happy with my workout and what I accomplished. I have primarily trained with Mallory and she knows when to push me, even when I didn’t think I could handle it. She also has known when it was struggle to get there and adjusted the workout accordingly. When she has been on vacation, I have not been concerned about Kisar or Bruce taking over. In five months, I am stronger than I have been since high school and I have lost 20 pounds.
All the trainers at The Art of Personal Training are the best I have trained with, the customer service exceeds expectations and the professionalism of studio is exemplary. I highly recommend training here.

Not all personal training is created equal. I’ve trained at the big gyms, where the quality of trainers is highly variable, you compete for space with mobs of gym rats and the company’s profit motive puts trainers in the role of used car salesman (no offense to used car salesman). I’ve also trained in other small studios where I felt a lack of personal attention and commitment. And, not all studio owners know how to run a business, which creates all sorts of problems.
The Art of Personal TrainIng is a top-​notch operation, plain and simple. I’ve had the privilege of training with Mallory, Kisar and Bruce. They are all exceptional trainers, committed to their profession, to my success and the success of the studio. The workouts are brutal, but tailored to my goals. The studio is immaculate, well-​equipped, yet no-​frills. And while personal training isn’t cheap (although their rates are very competitive), buying sessions is transparent and easy.
As an experienced consumer of personal training, I enthusiastically recommend The Art of Personal Training.

This should sum it up: working out at The Art of Personal Training By Kisar Dhillon gets you results! We got them because of Mallory. Inches lost, pounds lost, muscles stronger, feeling better, looking better and clothes fitting better. Sure we are sore all the time but in a good way. Mallory is simply fantastic. Every single workout is different, she keeps us moving and interested 3 days a week. She is upbeat and a serious task master. She clearly knows what she is doing. Unlike other trainers we have worked with she is always on time, ready to work and she doesn’t cancel your workout (the 2 times she was unavailable she seamlessly set us up with other trainers there.) The facility is well equipped, bright, clean, and smells good. I should add that we worked out once with the owner Kisar and he was amazing too – a killer workout. Kisar has recently added stretching to his list of offerings and my partner is greatly benefiting from that addition to his fitness régime. We are so fortunate to have found Kisar’s facility – he has great energy, is super upbeat and you can just tell he loves what he is doing.
If you want results, and you want to have a different workout tailor-​made for you every time you work out, and like us you need someone to be accountable to, then sign up at The Art of Personal Training.

I honestly waited to write this until I worked out here for a few months to see if my 1^st impressions were correct. I’m glad I did because I was wrong. I thought this place would be good but it is off-​the-​charts great! Let me explain:
Kisar takes training you as seriously as he takes training himself — really. He is relentlessly positive and genuinely upbeat and knows exactly what he is doing. Kisar is one of those people that has to master whatever he applies himself to and get 1% better every day. See that picture of Kisar? Fit right? It isn’t photo shopped.
Kisar has fantastic assessment skills — he knows precisely which muscles you favor, which are weak and where you are cheating and setting yourself up for an injury or delaying your recovery from an old one. Not only that but he has more ways to work you out than Johnny Cash has songs. I have pretty much given up trying to guess what he has up his sleeveless sleeves. Boredom? Not going to happen.
But is he a nice guy? Nope. He is even better than nice. He isn’t a drill Sargent or X-​fit screaming robot but he will push you as hard as you can go without risking injury or not having fun. I always look forward to seeing him.
But what about the location? The Art of Personal Training is clean, bright, with a great sound system and never more than one other person working out. It is in a super close-​in location with a great restaurant in the building and easy parking.
Summary: Kisar could do pretty much anything and be the best at it. We’re just lucky he chose personal training. His staff development skills are top notch so even if you don’t work directly with Kisar you are in good hands. If you are looking for a fantastic, fully dedicated personal training experience do yourself a favor and get fit here!

I was looking for some help achieving fitness requirements for work, starting from scratch, and found Kisar’s gym online at the top of the search results. I was very impressed that I received an email reply and phone call in one day of my online inquiry, and that Kisar was interested in learning more about my goals and time frame of achieving them.
At our first meeting, I could sense that they wanted to understand my initial abilities, measurements, and limits so that my twice-​weekly training sessions would be safe and simultaneously challenging.
During our training sessions, I found that Kisar and Jessica were very professional, friendly, and invested in seeing that I had the right tools, training, and support in working towards my fitness goals. I appreciated Jessica’s explanations of exercises, what muscle groups or strategies were being worked on, and her support even on rough days. Every training session was different and challenging.
The gym itself is located in a easy-​to-​access location of Portland by car and by public transit. It is in a nicely maintained building with clean bathrooms. The gym is well-​ventilated, in great condition, and always clean. Kisar and Jessica always made sure it was organized and safe.
If you’ve made it down to the end of my post, I really hope you contact Kisar because Th Art of Personal Training is truly amazing and I wanted to take the time to explain it! I started from scratch, with huge improvements in less than 2 months in my running time, pushups, situps, and overall confidence in my capabilities. My friends and family have commented on my improved general health and appearance. Kisar and Jessica really cared about my experience and I wish I could work with them still! Too bad I moved out of Portland.

I have known Kisar Dhillon for quite a few years and he was my personal trainer for 3 years until he moved to Portland, Oregon. Kisar is an excellent personal trainer — well educated, knowledgeable, and he consistently provides excellent customer service. The people of Portland Oregon will not be disappointed with his new studio.

Best trainer in Portland. I saw results in the first month, the workout is challenging but it feels good when I finish. I stopped taking depression medication since I started working out. I feel good, healthy and look hot. I would have never got these results without Kisar. He’s professional, compassionate, fun and he will push you to the limits to get the results you want. I look forward to the workout sessions.

Kisar is a great listener and an awesome trainer. Really helped me to reach my goal.

I’ve known Kisar for a few years now and he is an outstanding personal trainer, he is enthusiastic and pushes you (without being too over the top). I always enjoy working with him and look forward to getting a great workout! Check out his studio!

Kisar has a great ethic when it comes to helping someone with their work out regimen. I used Kisar for 3 years as a personal and was able to reach my goals and laugh and have fun along the way. He has a way with pushing you (in a nice way) to give it your best! He was able to get the most out of each of our workouts and I appreciate his style and demeanor. He’s not a drill sergeant but he’s not easy. I wish he lived near me so that I could benefit from him again. All my Portland peeps should definitely check him! He’s WORTH every pound of fat lost and muscle gained!

Kisar has always given me an excellent, limit-​pushing workout! I have always left feeling thoroughly wiped out, but ready for the next workout because I love the results I see. He’s the best in Portland! Go check out the studio! NEW ADDRESS 107 SE Washington, suite 137.