I have been going her almost three years and Pam and Brett run a nice facility in Wayzata. I…read morestarted with basic instruction from Julie and now attend Pilates I classes a couple times a week. Martha, Renee and the other instructors are fun, in shape and concerned about your progression and form.

I've taken Pilates classes for years at the Marsh and also many classes at Alota Pilates in St…read more Louis Park, and at Lifetime Fitness., as well as at the Scottsdale Princess . Pilates Mn far surpasses any of these other classes. The positive, friendly atmosphere and the quality , professionalism and humor of the instructors and fairness of management can't be beat. I've made great progress in the few months that I've attended classes at Pilates Mn and won't go elsewhere . Thank you !

I have been going to 180 Kettlebell gym for 2 years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. As business…read moreowners, Jodi and Todd Molitor are fantastic to work with. They communicate well and will work with you on whatever you need. 180 has fabulous trainers who really get to know the class participants. They figure out what YOU need from them whether it is encouragement, pressure to push yourself harder or just simple instruction. They keep the workouts fresh and new so you don't ever get bored. The exercises are varied and include kettlebells, ropes, TRX, and a large variety of other tasks. The best part is the sense of community at the gym. The other participants as well as the trainers support each other and offer the best reinforcement you can get. If you miss a class, they welcome you back and you truly feel accepted. 180 Kettlebells is the only gym I have been able to stick with. I attend 3-4 times a week and truly miss it if I don't. I highly recommend giving it a try. Don't give up the first week because I can guarantee you will be sore! (in a good way)

I went here for a free class via ClassPass (an app). I had reached out to the owner after my first…read moreclass with follow up questions and was never replied back to. I have found a new home for a gym. I wish 180 luck and hope they are successful.

Studio Me focuses on personal training and small group training, with some bootcamp and yoga…read moreclasses. The facility is a little hidden, and only accessible through a door inside the parking garage (see photo of mural near the doors, and the buzzer). When I went, the buzzer wasn't working, so I was stuck in the garage for a few minutes until someone saw my email for help and came to let me in. There is free parking validation for the parking ramp available. The workout space and changing area was very nice- colorful, clean and with lots of plants as decor. I was part of a semi-private training group of 4 people. The coach was professional and friendly, and rotated among each person to supervise or demonstrate movements. The workout started with foam rolling and some warm-up movements, then transitioned into high-rep low-resistance activation movements, incorporated 3 different higher-weight movements, and ended with a short cardio finisher. The entire workout was guided by a tablet, onto which the class plan for the day had ben pre-loaded. It had a timer and listed the weights and reps for each movement. When you finished one set, you simply clicked "continue" on the screen and the next exercise you had to do would appear. I think this tool is useful for keeping track of individual progress (both with overall weight progression over time and during a particular workout), especially when in a group setting, but I found the constant required engagement with the tablet to be annoying. I really didn't like having to click after every set of every exercise. It made me feel like the tablet was telling me the workout, rather than the coach, and given that the studio only allows access for guided workouts, this didn't work for me. (Note: when you sign up, you also get access to 8 bootcamp or yoga workout sessions a month in addition to your personal training). The studio was having an upcoming 10th anniversary celebration, so there is a community of people who utilize the offerings. Studio Me also offers fit testing, and quarterly challenges for clients. They want you to come consistently and ideally at the same times each week to ensure you progress. I can see this kind of workout being good for people with a very specific goal (like they say on their website, some kind of physical therapy or lifting goal), but it wasn't the right fit for me, as I didn't feel like I got a full-body workout from my 45 minutes, and I didn't like the tablet system. The sessions are also super expensive: 2 sessions a week under a 6 month contract costs $359, 3 sessions $539. 2 sessions a week under a 12 month contract costs $327, 3 sessions $490.

If you're someone who usually dreads working out, StudioME is the place that will change your mind!…read moreI'm not a gym person by any stretch, but the trainers here are simply amazing. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable, and they genuinely meet you where you're at, be it through fitness coaching or private training. They never push you beyond your limits, but instead, encourage you in ways that make you want to keep going. What really stands out is how welcoming the atmosphere is; there's no judgment, just a sense that everyone is there to feel their best. The trainers take time to understand your goals and challenges and adjust routines in ways that feel manageable, which has been huge for me as someone who feels intimidated by fitness. Every session feels like progress, and I leave each time feeling accomplished rather than overwhelmed. StudioME has really shifted my perspective on working out, and I'm actually excited to keep coming back! For anyone who feels hesitant about the gym scene, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

I have used this gym for almost two years now and love it! The owner, Julie is very communicative…read moreand cares about her clients. I have utilized a handful of personal trainers as well and have been very pleased with my experiences. if you're looking for a smaller workout environment this is the place to go! The equipment is great as well!

This is really pretty much the best place I ever worked out. They were so kind and so accommodating…read moreand so talented the best instructors for Pilates anywhere in the Twin Cities just a hidden gem. I wish so much that I was still nearby and I could take advantage of their fabulous services. I would recommend this as a 100% 5 star 5 Diamond destination absolutely forever!

I've been going to Ax fitness for several months now. I love that I can get such a great workout…read moreduring my lunch break! Christine always has creative and fun workouts, and the community is kind and supportive of all fitness levels. I feel so much stronger and comfier in my body!

I've been going to AX Fitness weekly since October and I love it. There is a mix of classes; all…read moreare challenging, varied workouts that have you feeling stronger every time. Christine has pushed me more than I would ever push myself working out alone, but she always offers modifications when appropriate. I had an ankle injury this fall and she made the classes work for me, no questions asked. If you love a mix of strength and cardio, and know you need someone to keep you accountable (like I do), this is the place.

My personal trainer is offering me everything I wanted to achieve from a physical training program…read more Increased postoperative muscle strength in arms and legs which allows me to stair climb, which I was not able to do post operatively for 4 months, I have improved balance and stamina.

Addis is very committed to her customers and their health. I would suggest to anyone wanting to…read morestart a program to have someone as dedicated as Addie to get them started.

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.

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.

This is a great place for strength training! Diana is an excellent and thoughtful trainer. She…read moreteaches you how to do things right so you don't get hurt and works with you to achieve your goals. The small groups, often 2-5 people, are like personal training, at a fraction of the cost, with peer group support. I highly recommend it!