I was referred by a friend and tried CrossFit for my very first time here! I cannot say enough good…read morethings about Jorge, who taught the class. He was friendly and empowering from start to finish, and always made sure I was accessing the workout. When I tried to back down,he productively pushed me because he knew my limits better than I. After the workout, he was helpful in recommending a fitness plan based on my needs. Thank you, Jorge!

Took a yoga class with a couple buddies of mine and I am a pretty regular yogi elsewhere. I was in…read moretown for the holidays and got in a class with Logan on Saturday morning. It was blissful and humbling and I appreciated that he cued well to athletes. Great voice, awesome balance! Will come back when I am back in town!

Great gym for all levels. Coaches are great. Far and away the best crossfit gym in the area.read more

My wife and I went with some friends and it was awesome! The workout kicked our butts, but the…read moreenvironment was super encouraging and welcoming! If it wasn't out of our price range, we'd consider getting a membership! This is for sure a place for all skill levels, if you're looking to get started, I would heavily recommend this place. The people here care and it's fun!

I love that I can walk into the gym without having to plan the workout. Each day is a new and…read morechallenging workout with the ability to make modifications as needed. The trainers are all very friendly and I enjoy the team atmosphere!

It's been just over 4 years since I joined F45. I remember after doing the first class during my…read moretrial week that I was going to join. It just felt good; I felt good. I left feeling energized. I spoke to my husband about getting a membership and then to the owner about different membership plans. As someone who didn't/doesn't work full time, I needed an option that worked with my budget. The owner made that happen. I love the variety of workouts and equipment. The staff and members are wonderful and you really feel like a big family.

Tyler is one of the most excellent coaches, just look at his resume too! He focuses on injury…read moreprevention, core movements, and foundational exercises with proficiency progression. He's an excellent powerlifting coach for my son! Couldn't recommend a better guy!

AMAZING! I went there as an intimated 1st timer in the realm of crossfit fitness and left feeling…read moreconfident, addicted and sore! --Knowledgable trainers; my trainer in particular had a beard and tattoos (can't remember his name) but he was professional and super patient (even though I couldn't even do a proper squat).

Had a wonderful drop in experience here at CrossFit Mendota! Seriously some of the friendliest…read morepeople ever are at this gym! I also love that the coach opens with an icebreaker! The facility itself was large with multiple rig areas and plenty of space to wod. Equipment was in great shape and there was plenty of it. Parking was super easy with an expansive parking lot right in front of the gym.... SCORE! I loved the programming of strength in the beginning and a classic CrossFit metcon after. I was a sweaty mess after a killer wod despite it being -6 outside. I appreciate any box that actually has heat, let alone turns it on!!!! So nice not being frozen for the first half of class. Easy to sign up and sign the the waiver online ahead of time! Thanks 5am crew for making my visit to the twin cities so wonderful!

Aww yeah squats and 2K row! Thanks for letting me drop in-…read moregreat box. Clean Professional Good equipment

Everyone here is super friendly. The first workout might feel awkward, but that's how it is trying…read morea new gym for the first time. Everyone is awesome and there to help! This is a great space for anyone who may not typically feel comfortable at the gym. Very inclusive.

This review is based on my experience with Solcana both before, during, and after the state-wide…read moreCOVID shutdown. I'll leave the obligatory note that COVID is still a real threat to everyone's health, and I am glad Solcana is one of the businesses in Minneapolis that is truly taking it seriously. I've been a member of Solcana for nearly a year, and before COVID, the gym itself operated much like many crossfit gyms, with lots of classes, good equipment, and a friendly atmosphere. There has always been a strong focus here on equity and equality (at least as long as we have been members), and that's one of the main reasons why we chose to join. That focus has only become stronger over the past year, and I will touch on it a bit later. When COVID came around, Solcana, like all other gyms, shut down. I have to hand it to them though, they really tried hard to keep delivering a quality product to members, mostly through online classes. After the state started allowing gyms to open up on a limited basis, outdoor barbell classes began again. I've observed quite a few post-covid outdoor classes run by other gyms (whether out on a bike ride or in the park by my house), and many of them have seemed to completely ignore social distancing guidelines. Solcana has been completely different; all of the outdoor classes have felt really safe, with specific areas marked out for every athlete, small class sizes, and strict cleaning practices. This week, we were allowed to go back inside. However, that didn't mean Solcana relaxed their commitment to safety...if anything, they strengthened it. Indoor classes are even smaller, the distance between athletes has grown, masks are mandatory all of the time, and they are making sure everything is cleaned between classes (and there's at least an hour between classes). There are also still outdoor classes, depending on what type of workout you want and how safe you feel indoors. Even with all the new safety practices, the programming has been great, and we feel like we are getting a lot out of our membership, despite not being able to go as much as we were able to before (due to smaller class sizes and fewer classes, there is now a limit on classes per month, but that's completely understandable). Back to social justice...in the wake of the tragedy surrounding George Floyd, Solcana made an even stronger commitment to promoting equity and equality for all, and that's included doing even more with the BLM movement. The gym as de-affiliated from crossfit because of their comments/positions following the tragedy, but aside from not using that name any more (or giving them any money), the programming is pretty much exactly what you would expect from that type of gym. You will also find that this gym is extremely welcoming of all athletes, no matter who you are, what you look like, or how you identify, a trait not all CF gyms share. All in all, this is a wonderful, welcoming fitness community that promotes social justice AND takes COVID very seriously. The owner herself told me that she wants to be the safest gym in the Twin Cities, and so far, it seems they are succeeding.

I had my first 6:30am class at ALTR North Loop. It was quite the experience. We did a full body day…read morewith some emphasis on arms, the workout was tough but so much fun. I felt like the 45 minutes flew by! I'll be back.

Loved the idea of circuit training! There were nice lockers and a big changing area. So you have…read moreto reserve a space online before you attend a class. There you can pick where in the room you will be standing as the spots are painted on the ceiling. A bunch of us decided to take a lower body class so I was preparing to just do a bunch of lunges and hurting... lol The class started and the music began. The instructor took us through a warm up routine and then began to explain all the stations. There were 5-6 stations and we were to rotate between them. Yes, lounges were on the menu! Man, I was getting my butt kicked! each station had certain movements that focused on a certain body part and yes, I was sweating and crying lol. This lasted for about 45 minutes, once we were done with the stations twice, we rolled into a cool down period and eventually the class ended. What I liked about the class is that there was constant movement and you didn't get board with the movement. If I kept going to this class I know I would be in waaay better shape than I am but unfortunately, I don't live in town. I would try it out if you are visiting of living there. Its not too huge and intimate enough that you aren't lost in the crowd.

Love, love, love Hotworx! I enjoy the variety of classes offered! The 24/7 schedule is great…read moreflexibility so I can take a class any time of the day. I just wish folks would be respectful and actually take their winter shoes off as directed by multiple signs. Walking through salt and mud from outside is not fun! I think it would also create a more welcoming environment if staff actually greeted patrons. A general hello or good morning goes a long way!

Love working out there! Feels like 2nd home as staff are wonderful! If you want to get the best…read moresweat and burn calories I recommend to come here. Been going almost every day since 2021.