I was greeted by two very kind and personable employees. It was 8:45pm and the gym closed at 10pm,…read morebut I was desperate to get a quick lift in as my usual gym was closed, so told them I was willing to pay the day pass fee. The workers were kind enough to just give me a free week pass, and made great small talk. As far as layout, equipment, cleanliness, and ambience- Amazing. It puts your head right where it needs to be: focused, driven, and serious. There's so much to do- I'm a part-time EMT and crossfit competitor but enjoy normal weightlifting in between my EMT work's functional fitness requirements and crossfit's olympic weightlifting standards, and all the equipment this place offer is perfect (tires, sleds, turfs, sledge hammers etc...). As far as culture goes, I know that's what some people value... I don't care, but I have noticed that everyone who goes there pursues bodybuilding, powerlifting, and anything functional- all at a competitive level.

The energy at this location felt pretty low when I visited. The layout is interesting with a bunch…read moreof separate rooms, almost like a maze of lifting spaces, but once you head downstairs it feels more cramped than creative. The turf area especially felt tight and there was a noticeable smell that made the atmosphere less enjoyable. The equipment quality was decent and the staff were about the same as other Los locations, friendly and easygoing. It seems to attract a mix of casual and serious lifters, which is nice. There is a small posing room but it is basically just a closet with mirrors. The cardio options were pretty limited too. Not a bad gym but definitely not my favorite Los spot. It just felt a little claustrophobic and there are better options in the city for the same price.

Did I die and go to heaven? Because this is what heaven looks like to me!…read more My hotel gave me a pass to the University fitness and wellness center next door. Floors and floors of equipment, studios of classes, etc. Love it here. Did I mention there is a dance/ballroom? Yoga rooms, every machine imaginable, pools (4), a running track, all kinds of sports courts. There is a south gym with 3 tiers on the first floor, 3 more floors above (top floor was the running track), a floor below, and then an entire north gym. Toe north building had all the pools and a store, "the equipment room" where I able to buy a bathing cap. I used a pool for free swim and got lost in the women's locker room. I went in via the north building but came out the south building! So huge. Seriously, I can die now. It can't get any better than this.

The University of Minnesota Recreation Center offers everything students and faculty could possibly…read moreneed. This was my first visit for the purpose of volunteering at USA Swimming Junior National Championship. Parking can be a challenge for visitors. There is a nearby parking garage and very limited surface spaces. The area around the pool was clean. The building although dated to possibly the 70's is in great condition. The majority of the facility is the competition pool used by the University of Minnesota Swim team. The facility is nicely maintained. However, faculty and students can use the pool. The Olympic size competition pool is 50 meters with movable bulkhead, platform diving and well. The aquatic complex consist of approximately 145,000 gallons of swimming capability. The Long Course pool has eight lanes for competition.. The spectator area is expansive and spans the entire length of both sides of the pool and well. The public locker room area is large and pretty clean. There were two malfunctioning items. Great facility and hope to return for another event in the near future.

THIS IS INDIVIDUAL TRAINING AT A GROUP TRAINING PRICE…read more G-Werx (Downtown) has been a major contributor to my health and ENERGY since they opened (and in the many years before as 501 Fit). In almost 10 years the trainers' knowledge has taken me through "pre-hab" and rehab of various injuries and surgeries. I have built lasting strength and confidence in my body where physical therapy gave me only short-term benefits. These aren't doctors or physical therapists. These are people trained in building strength and protecting me from the mistakes often made in unassisted training. Depending on the package you purchase you can get the equivalent of individual training (I have worked with trainers in CA, TX, and MN) for around $20 per session. Good luck finding that around town. The groups are fun- I have made friends and had a blast. Do yourself a favor. Come in and talk to the owner/trainer and see what's possible for you! ENJOY

I'm sad to say but I had an abusive experience here. When I asked Diane to repeat the sequence of…read moreexercises she wanted me to perform she responded that I would have to 'get with the program' and remember without her needing to repeat. (This was a new series of exercises she was taking me through.) Then she said that the first sign of dementia is a loss of ability to sequence. I of course, did not return, even though I had paid for additional sessions.

Such a unique and incredible workout! The use of the activators, which are like rotating bozu…read moreballs, challenging and so much fun. Cindy was incredible - - patient no matter what the level and the music was great. I loved this workout--the time flew by!!

If you're getting bored with typical workout classes, this is a great place to try! All of the…read moreclasses will keep your body and mind guessing what's coming next. It is a great core workout. All of the instructors are so welcoming and attentive.

I have now tried two different discover strength locations. The St. Louis park location for my…read moreinitial assessment and now the ne location. For my first regular session. I was a little concerned when I had a hard time finding early morning or late evening sessions to attend. Turns out I just needed to expand my search. Now that I've found the NE location it's going to be my home base for my fitness rediscovery. I am sore today just enough to remind me that I have these muscles and to regret my long departure from the gym but not severe enough to hinder daily activity or intimidate me away from going back. I am a fan!

This gym is honestly phenomenal. The best investment I have ever made in my health and fitness. For…read morecontext, I'm 54 and started this year pretty darn overweight. This is not your momma's or daddy's old-school gym. You don't walk in and start using equipment half-cocked: they only do 30 minute appointments, recommended twice a week, either 1:1 or in a small group (up to three clients together). You do ONE set with as many reps as you can until you can't do any more with perfect form, and then move on to the next exercise. Trust me, 30 minutes is plenty of time to get your @$$ kicked in the best possible way. I work primarily with Lawrence, but sometimes I don't book far enough ahead and he's unavailable (because he's in high demand) so I have worked out with Edwin, Chris, Luke, and Allie. All of them are deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in my progress. They make the burn fun and worthwhile, and they are very clearly extremely educated and know their stuff, ALL of them. I've been going six months now very consistently, and I'm so pleased with my results. I'll do my first body composition assessment tomorrow (Bod Pod) and I'm very keen to see where I'm at. Do yourself a favor and take a free introductory workout: you'll be hooked. Hurts so good!!

I made the switch from a different yoga studio earlier this year and I am so happy I did!…read more The teachers are so kind and welcoming. The studio manager is very understanding and flexible which I really appreciate.

Great location, good workouts, and nice facility…read more Right now, the Northeast studio can be a little difficult to get to because of all of the street construction, but the businesses are operating normally. YogaFit has a nice corner location on a slightly quieter street, so the studio feels private, but also has natural light from the windows. It offers traditional yoga, barre and more strength-focused classes, called Burn classes. The studio itself is very nice and clean, with well-maintained equipment and built-in ballet bars around the room. The bar and burn classes are typically 45-50 minutes long, and start with about 10 minutes of light stretching/warm up, and a 5-7 minute cool down. Aside from that, the instructors can create their own class plans, so you are never quite sure what muscle groups you will be focusing on that day. Burn features loud, up-beat music that you move to (it is cool to see the whole class moving in synchrony). The classes focus on repeating slower, controlled movements and on static holds, so you are mainly using lighter weights. I was definitely sore after a barre class that worked quads for a few sections, and we didn't even use weights for that one! So while I thought the class quality, instructors and facility were great (they have a fairly good distribution of class times, including early in the morning) it was hard to get a whole-body work out with just one class, due to time constraints. For example, really burning out the triceps requires time that can't be used for a different muscle group when you are only working for ~30 minutes of class time. Class plans are a little expensive, considering this might be an additional membership (this area seems pricey in general), though they do offer a discount if you sign up after the free trial week. They also have a run club that meets twice monthly at different locations. I would use these classes as an addition to another full gym membership, not as my only fitness method. Maybe if classes were a little longer they might be able to get more complete work in each time. So while it wasn't a perfect fit for me, it was still a lot of fun, and might be great for someone looking for an additional type of workout or who only needs light weights. Give it a try with their free trial week!