February Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to our February Athlete of the Month: Max! Not only does Max crush every workout and constantly push himself to the next level, but his positive energy lights up the whole gym. He is always the first to lend a hand to others and share a laugh with all. Max is the perfect example of what it means to lead with heart and hustle. We’re always in awe of him and love having him in the EBA Family!

How long have you been going to EBA?

“I’ve been going to EBA since 2022.”

What is your favorite part about EBA?

“Water breaks… just kidding! My favorite part of EBA is the music and exercise games.”

What do you like to do when you’re not at EBA?

“My favorite things to do outside of EBA are watch and play sports, drink coffee and energy drinks, go go kart racing, and learn about aviation and cars.”

February Teammate of the Month

Congratulations to our February Teammate of the Month: Amy! Amy is an all-star teammate who has made a huge impact on EBA! Amy is a teammate at EBA twice a week, while ALSO coaching our EBA+ Groove Fit classes. Amy has volunteered both on Zoom and in-person for years and brings her positive and energetic attitude to class each week. She was also incredibly helpful in putting together EBA HQ, both with painting, organizing, cleaning, and making our beautiful mural! Amy is loyal, cheerful, outgoing, and the friendliest person you will meet. If you know Amy, you know how wonderful she is! 

How long have you been volunteering as a teammate at EBA? 

“I started volunteering in 2017 during my senior year of high school! I took a 7 year break while I lived out of state, and have been volunteering for about a year since I moved back.”

What is your favorite part about EBA?

“My favorite part of EBA is the community and friendship, I’m always happier on EBA days! (my least favorite part is the frog jumps!)” 

What do you like to do when you’re not at EBA?

“When I’m not at EBA I work as a grant manager and also as a fitness instructor! I love to read and go on hikes as well, and recently got into boxing.” 

EBA HQ Grand Opening

We held our big grand opening for the brand new EBA HQ in December 2024! Over 400 members of the EBA Family came through the doors to check out this new inclusive exercise space, and KPTV News was on the scene to capture it all. Click here to view the video.

The KATU AFTERNOON LIVE Collection

As “friends of the show,” EBA athletes, teammates, and staff have made numerous appearances on KATU’s Afternoon Live. Click on a picture above to view one of their segments as they share the importance of inclusive exercise with host Hannah Olsen!

“WE RISE BY LIFTING EACH OTHER” Podcast

EBA was asked to join Michelle Beck’s “We Rise By Lifting Each Other,” a podcast that works to highlight all the good that’s in the world. Click here to listen to this episode on Spotify, or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

Trail Blazers time!

EBA ran classes on the homecourt of the Portland Trail Blazers on two separate occasions in 2023! Both classes saw 50 excited athletes and teammates participate in a fun and fast-paced class on the court, followed by 100 members of the EBA family cheering and dancing in the stands during the game later that night. We love our time with the Blazers!

KPTV News joined one of EBA’s weekly classes to catch up with some Every Body Athletics volunteers (teammates) and hear about the impact that EBA has had on their lives. Click here to view the video.

Innovation in the Pacific Northwest

Every Body Athletics was featured in the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s annual video highlighting nonprofits who provide impactful and essential services in the Pacific Northwest. The project focused on EBA’s innovative approach to creating access to health, and can be viewed below. The full press release from The Trust can be found here.

KPTV News paid a virtual visit to check out our new EBA Online classes amidst the pandemic. Click here to view the video.

Back with the blazers!

For the second year in a row, Every Body Athletics ran a special EBA class at the Moda Center. 50 athletes and teammates exercised and Zumba-ed on the Blazers’ home court during the day, and then met up later that night to attend the game against the OKC Thunder. It was a great day for the EBA family!

KPTV Puts EBA ON DISPLAY

KPTV News joined us at the opening of our third EBA location! Click here to view the video.

EBA AND THE TRAIL BLAZERS!

Every Body Athletics was invited to run an EBA class on the home court of the Portland Trail Blazers! 40 EBA athletes and teammates met at the Moda Center for an unbelievable experience. Check out some pictures from that special class below!

EBA Featured in portrait magazine

Portrait Magazine featured an article on EBA. Click on the thumbnails below to zoom in and read each page. View the magazine article online here (our story is seen on pages 41 & 51).

KATU VIDEO SHOWCASES EBA

KATU News joined us for one of our session and featured EBA on their Everyday Hero segment. Click here to view the video.