Been a member for 10 yrs. Judge free place. Use the machines and take various classes.read more

The ECC is my back-up fitness center for whenever I'm looking for a satisfying run but the…read moreweather's cruddy. Eaganites should be very happy to have such a top-notch place to work out. Their indoor track is my favorite in the South Metro & St. Paul area: rubberized, 3 lanes of comfortable width, 11 laps/mile. It's suspended above the Community Center's basketball courts, which is great for two reasons. 1) It's out of the way so you don't have to worry about people meandering onto the track. 2) There's usually some practice or game going on, which means you'll have a bit of incidental entertainment as you exercise. Also, they have several bays of floor-to-ceiling windows along the one wall, so unlike some basement-like facilities, you'll get to enjoy some natural light as you put in the miles. This facility is clean with a capital C. Everything is spotless--the track, the equipment, even the locker rooms were in impeccable condition. The building's over a decade old (built in 2003, if I recall correctly), but it still looks shiny and new. Pricing is very reasonable; since I'm here fairly infrequently I utilize the walking-track-only day pass, which is less than $5. However, please be aware that this option is not available Monday-Friday between 4-7pm. For a few more bucks you can get full run (no pun intended) of the fitness center with no restrictions. There's all sorts of membership options, of course, that you can find on the website. They have fitness classes and personal training available at the ECC as well. I've never used these services, but it's worth mentioning they exist. Spacious, un-pretentious, affordable, easy to get to, easy to park, friendly staff, never crowded... ultimately, a good gym, and a great amenity for the people of Eagan (and surrounding areas).

Great place to workout, sort of outdated compared to other lifetimes, but they are continually…read moreupdating things!

Before you continue, please note I just have the experience of coming here for a cycle and HIIT…read moreclass. As well as being a member of another lifetime location for 5+ years in the past. But I did use the locker room for the women as well as the pool/sauna area and cycle studio. Arriving the staff were friendly, not pushy to join or commit (I was a guest to a friend). One of them literally walked us down the hall and pointed us in the right direction. We felt so comfortable, welcome and had a great workout! Looking forward to returning for another cycle/HIIT class! The class was one that novices and experts could thrive in! The instructor was inclusive and also pushed us in the best way! There were options to modify, make things easier/harder, etc. Great instructor! The locker rooms were clean, although the key system, my friend is used to the code so didn't have a card to use to get the lock to work. The desk outside the locker room has spares and helped right away. The showers were clean, locker area clean, overall great! Parking was....a pain. But I can imagine on a Monday at 5ish, that's the case. Found a spot within 5 minutes and had to walk a few minutes but whatever. If you're looking for a gym with freedoms to use equipment, shoot some hoops, or take a class - check out lifetime!

Union Fitness is my favorite gym EVER, and I have attended many before landing here. The…read moreinstructors are top-notch and know how and when to push you. The membership are friendly and welcoming. Everyone cheers for and inspires each other. I couldn't ask for a better community to help me reach my fitness goals!

I've decided with all my eating, I should probably work out. The Studio offers four free classes…read morewithin twelve days of signing up to try the gym out. So far I've tried boxing, strength, and flow. When I showed up for boxing, the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming. The woman who signed me up for the class even showed up to make sure I made it and introduce me to the instructor. She wasn't even scheduled to work--she just came and left after. The instructor Midge was very nice and inspirational and the entire class said hello and made me feel comfortable. Strength class kicked my butt. It was packed, fast paced, and I should have arrived earlier than ten minutes beforehand (ok, eight minutes beforehand). Flow class this morning was a great choice to stretch out my sore muscles from yesterday. Onward to my last trial class this week: cycling!

This location always has free equipment, and two giant rows of treadmills. The staff is friendly…read moreand welcoming. It's a great place to get your workout in! The parking lot usually has a few close spaces. The bathrooms are always very clean and well stocked. Tenants are good about wiping machines down after they use them.

The machines and equipment are clean and location not too busy can definitely get a good workout…read morein. Any Payment issues the manager doesn't care. Kept getting double charged and the managers attitude was a well things happen approach. For a place that advertises No commitment they really will double charge you if the payment doesn't go through or is late. Card issues they'll try it once more and then double charge your bank account. Management Will not work a resolution to the issues and couldn't care less if you cancel $20 a month is great but $45 might as well look around at other gyms.

I had to find a gym home after my favorite gym closed in St. Paul. While I don't "do yoga," the…read moreBURNOUT class here is awesome for HIIT. It's hot / heated however, so beware to those with menopausal hot flashes! Overall, great facility and 2 rooms for yoga, burnout, and different work out options.

Tried the cardio dance class via Classpass and it was so much fun! Not only was it an amazing…read moreworkout, it also didn't feel like a workout class, more like a fun dance class (what's not to love)! The energy from the instructor and class was so immaculate, definitely added to the experience. Can't wait to be back!

Unfortunately my hopes of finding a reliable gym here were crushed. I've recently moved and wanted…read moreto find a decent local gym. I tried to call and get in touch with someone there to find a time to set up a meeting with a personal trainer. I was very excited and ready to start my powerlifting journey, and after seeing these positive reviews I thought this would be the place to do so. I called. Someone answered the phone, I didn't get his name, but he was chewing loudly in my ear the whole duration of the conversation. I asked for one of the owners/managing trainers and he said that no one was available. When I said I could call back later he told me "You don't need to." I hate to leave a bad review, especially considering it's my first review ever, but I'm quite fed up with not being taken seriously by gym owners, staff, and trainers. This was an incredibly disappointing experience.

First off, I only took two pics so it doesn't do nearly the justice of how freaking large and…read morespacious this gym is. Check out the other reviews as they do a better visual. I have had my eye on this place for a while as I travel pretty often to the Minneapolis area and have been looking for a gym just like this. Minneapolis has so many Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness, which are not bad establishments, just not a place that fits my workout personality (i.e. "lunk alarms", no real heavy lifting and dumbbells that stop at 50#). Southside definitely provides the atmosphere to focus on your strength and lifting goals. Loved the gritty atmosphere of "go in and get it done, no excuses". The main gym is awesome and has a ton of speciality bars, racks, DBs that go up to 150 and platforms specifically for oly lifting only plus other platforms for powerlifting. I came in around 3-4:30 and was one of the only there...so no issue whatsoever of having the run of the place. Honestly I wish that there was a place like this in Omaha. Will back for sure next time here.

This is an update from prior post. GYM UNDER NEW, AWESOME, OWNERSHIP. New owners are fully and…read morepersonally engaged in improving this gym. Fresh coats of paint, new equipment, and much cleaner. This gym was good before if you understood that there are limits to a facility that's only manned part time. New owners have set a new, high, standard. Recommend prior reviewers give it another shot.

This gym has got to be the biggest joke, there are little "notes" around the gym saying they will…read morecharge your card $20.00 for a clean up fee for using chalk and dirty shoes... hope you put that in your original contract. I'll never come back to this dump, it's about 50 degrees in here and half the equipment is worn out, cracked or shedding. Be better ownership. Take the drive to the Lakeville location it's worth the extra couple minutes. If I could give a zero I would.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!! Check out the gym and all it has to offer - cardio, weights, personal…read moretraining, & group classes! We're here to help you get to a healthier place! Our goal is to build a community of happy, healthy, and active members who feel like the gym is a safe, friendly, fun, and supportive place to go to achieve your goals and be welcomed by friends and engaged, dedicated managers, trainers, and owner!

I honestly wasn't impressed with this facility compared to the silver bell location its severly…read morelacking in machines. I only went there for 2 weeks whilst the silver bell location was closed and once the silver bell location opens I probably will be going back there. Pros HD TV Brand New Machines Cons There are aren't as many mahcines, and if you go during the busy times don't be suprised to see people hog the bench press machine I felt like I always in someones way or someone in my mine Not open 24 hours

Amazing boot camp! Not only is thr staff phenomenal the members are as well! Love it!read more

Love this place! Truly a group of fun, innovative, amd inspiring trainers for any age or fitness…read morelevel.

Orangetheory has provided me with the best opportunity to get back in shape, which I've been…read morelooking for at other gyms for well over a decade. The sene of community, coaching support and program are ideal for any fitness level. I started as a morbidly obese person who could barely do many of the exercises, and they made me feel welcome and helped me work to the point of being able to do nearly all of the exercises with comfort and ease -- and I'm excited to go to the gym every day. There is no reason to be intimidated to try this, no matter your age, shape, etc. I am so grateful to have found Orangetheory and look forward to being a member for years to come! Shout out to coaches Kevin, Maggie and Zach -- they are the best!

Best coaches anywhere! OTF is a good workout but it's the coaches the provide feedback on form,…read morespeed, weight (heavier/lighter) that make it a stellar experience. OTF Eagan coaches show up with great energy and deep expertise. Plus the front desk staff is friendly and helpful.