My work trip to Fargo (also my first time in the Dakotas) ended up being one of my favorites! This…read morewas made possible in part by all the wonderful people I had the pleasure of meeting everywhere I went, including FM Aerial & Movement Arts. I found them on Google, looking for a place to dance on my free time. It was easy to book a class last minute, as soon as I knew my plane landed on time. I took mixed levels pole class with RoseE, which was SO fun. Everyone was warm and inviting, instantly making me feel like I belonged in their community. Even the owner stopped by to say hello to everyone before she taught her class. Parking was easy to find, and each building (for aerial & pole) was clearly labeled. What a great workout and the perfect way to get to know Fargo. Already excited for another trip here!

This place is amazing! The staff work hard to create an inviting atmosphere, and truly support you…read moreas you learn the craft. I've been able to take their classes for aerial silks, lyra, and pole, and every class has been a delight! If you're looking to try circus arts, this is the #1 place to start!

So grateful to have a facility like this in Fargo. It's really a gem. Not super busy. Great place…read moreto take my young children on the cold days. Great staff. Classes are awesome... basically because of the teachers (shout out to Robyn ?spelling). Kindof dont want to tell you about it because it'll become packed but have to give credit where credit is due.

I was in town for the Bison game and decided to try the Sunday morning sculpt class before leaving…read moretown...it was awesome!!! The class was full, the teacher was energetic and motivating, and the work out was fantastic! I try a out of yoga classes when I am on the road and have to say this was definitely one of my favorites! I will definitely go back!!

This studio is clean and friendly. They offer a variety of class types with multiple class times…read moreeach day and the quality of the instruction is good . Yoga is expensive everywhere...and this studio charges the same as you would pay in LA or NYC. I feel that their monthly unlimited price-point is a little high ($145), but they offer nice discounts on longer-term packages and direct deposit pays. I recommend this studio to anyone interested in yoga - whether you live here or are just passing through town, especially because the first week of yoga is free! Careful though, you might get hooked!

I am a Blue Belt in BJJ and I came to Fargo on business. George and Sarah, owners and Black Belts,…read moreand the rest of the students were so welcoming to me. I felt right at home. The level of instruction is very good, and the level of competition from the other students matches this very well. I rolled with numerous students and none of them was anything other than respectful and courteous. They have nothing to prove here, and their confidence shows. George and Sarah emphasize drilling with a couple of days per week devoted to rolling. The classes include both women and men, but Sarah seemed to spend more time rolling with the women. This seems to me to work well if you are a woman who will roll with anyone or someone who wants to roll with women only. There is also Thai boxing taught here as a curriculum which looks very good also, but I didn't take any of those classes. If you are looking to roll BJJ in Fargo, look no further than Fargo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

Fargo BJJ Academy has been a true lifesaver for me. Professor George and Professor Sarah have made…read moretheir gym such a phenomenal culture and they are so incredibly welcoming.

What can I say about ACA that others already have not? Well, let's begin. If you're looking for a…read morehome away from home then look no further. ACA is it! ACA is a place where everybody knows your name, which is very important to me. The coaches and students made me feel at home and it felt genuine. They've continuously reached out to me outside of class, expressing a genuine interest of who I am as a person outside the mat, outside the cage. What's more, they've maintained contact with me via social media even after I moved over 1000 miles away from Fargo. If I was still in the area, I'd be there 3-4 times per week. They truly value you and your membership. Your dollar matters. They'll push you only as hard as you're willing to go, but don't get me wrong the classes are very demanding but no one bullies you to keep up; you go at your own space. ACA's instruction is not a one size fits all type of instruction. Instruction is carefully tailored to fit the specific needs and goals of the individual student. If you're looking for a home cooked meal that's made from scratch then ACA is for you. Don't believe the hype? Step in and see for yourself! I believe they offer a free trial membership. It's open to men, women, LGBTQ, and children. They don't discriminate. ACA is easily the most diverse martial arts center in the area. They don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, and/or gender--which is especially important to me (black male attorney who trains judges and attorneys on racial bias). They have a racially diverse coaching staff (Filipino; Black; White; Indigenous/Native American, etc.) as well as a diverse population of students. Prices are very reasonable and they'll get you into a plan that works for you. Classes happen regularly throughout the idea. I highly recommend ACA. Thanks ACA for making me feel at home.

I am a disabled 50yr old man who cannot walk any distance or stand for more than a few moments. I…read morealso have a heart condition and I would like to do anything I can to get more time with my family. So, I think that I could swim and probably just be able to swim. I just wanted to see if there was any way Family Wellness could facilitate and they just said NO. No alternative or suggestion. I am on a very tight fixed income and I do not need a full membership. I just want to swim. Why do they not offer a discounted membership for people with disabling health issues? It's not as if I would be able to utilize all the GYM offers. I don't want free. I just want to pay for the services people like me can use. I don't need treadmills, weights, or an elliptical. Doesn't seem too unreasonable to me.

I would highly suggest to go to the group fitness classes when you join. If your new, you will get…read morea great workout from the classes. You will also learn a lot from them as well. Great walking track there as well.

For sighting in rifles, the tables are either to tall or the chairs to short…read more It just doesn't work very well!

This place is a very pleasant surprise. My in-laws live in Fargo and I wanted to shoot while…read morevisiting. There didn't seem to be a lot of options but the Shooting Park had a half decent website. Was not expecting much but man this is place is nice. It is a full service gun club. From beer to gun rentals the facility has everything. It is also very new and clean with new gear everywhere. The fields were great too. There is something very pure about shooting skeet/trap with nothing but miles of empty corn fields in front of you. The ownership was very nice too. They scored us and even let us borrow a gun for a few rounds. If you like to shoot and are in the area try it out. If you live in Fargo, there is not a lot to do so buy a shotgun and get into shooting at the Shooting Park. It is a top notch range that guaranties a good, safe time. Also membership is NOT required.

Just finished running the 2013 Fargo Marathon in Fargo, ND on Saturday, May 18, 2013. It was my…read morefirst trip to North Dakota ever and I heard that the Fargo marathon was a popular race destination choice from my running groups: the Marathon Maniacs & 50 States Marathon Club. Fargo was the only choice for picking up North Dakota on my quest for 50 States from Hawaii. In completing Fargo, this was lifetime #56 and state #35. Almost, but not quite done! The Fargo marathon expo was held at the Fargodome, the football stadium, home of the North Dakota State University Bison. It almost is comparable to the Competitor Group's Rock n Roll Marathon series expo, but not quite. The expo fanned out to reach all parts of the stadium floor and it contained packet pick up, vendors from other races, running stores, and other active lifestyle products and services. It was nice to come here and get my packet here and to relish the joy of participating in 26.2 miles through downtown and residential Fargo. This year, the race bibs feature MyLaps, formerly known as Championship - the timing system used to record your performance during the race. I rather have the D-Tags, those orange tags that just loop around your shoe laces. The marathon start line was just outside the Fargo dome parking lot. The anxious crowds gathered in the Fargodome ready to tackle their individual goals that morning. The finish line was located in the Fargodome itself, so we got to run inside the Fargodome and finish to the sea of cheering spectators. That was pretty darn awesome. It was rainy that morning with thunderstorms predicted. As the morning turned out, it stopped raining and the sun came roaring out, making it a challenging day. The course was hilly on some spots, due to the nature of the bridge overpasses, but it was mostly a flat course. Aid stations and course support were adequate. It felt like a quite training run in the early going through Fargo. There were a few out and back loops that were not maintained with a timing check point, so you could theoretically cut the course, if you wanted to do so. The Fargo course was scenic and nice. Weaving around the streets of downtown Fargo and into the residential areas were particularly satisfying. It reminds me how carefree I can be when I am out there running and logging those miles. An awesome feeling no doubt, which is why I keep doing what I am doing. :0) There were multiple timing mats along the course, among which were at mile 5, 12, and 20. There were a couple others that appear to be check points rather than timing mats that just served as a check to see if the participants were there and not cutting the course. The Fargo marathon is in its 9th year and continues to grow at a steady pace. Just 4 hours from Minneapolis-St Paul, this could be your destination spring race that you could be looking for. Known for being flat and fast, this is perfect for your first half marathon or first full marathon. If you are a seasoned veteran, come and sign up for your PR course! I tried to PR that morning, but the heat made it more challenging than I would have liked. The course time limit currently stands at at 7.5 hours. Course support is still available for those out there longer than 6 hours, myself included. Just get to the finish line and you will be rewarded for sure. For many people, staying at the University of North Dakota State dormitories is a very feasible and cheap option, versus staying at a hotel. I was advised to do the same and partnered up with another Marathon Maniac and we split the dorm and saved $50 for the entire stay. While the dorms isn't exactly the Hilton or the Westin, it serves a basic level of comfort for a nominal fee, which was great. Overall, I would recommend running the Fargo marathon. While it can be a hassle getting to Fargo, it may prove to be the best weekend ever for you, 13.1 or 26.2. Rock on! Run more! B+

Expo: In the morning, I drove out to the expo at the Fargo Civic Center. I found free street…read moreparking a couple of blocks away on 5th St N. The expo was very well organized with lots of volunteers holding up signs ready to answer any questions. You first picked up your bib in the tent outside. Then you went inside where there was a table with people handing out free popcorn. They had footprints on the ground to help with the flow of traffic. You went through the exhibitor booths before you went downstairs to pick up your race shirt and a pretty nice Under Armour bag that they personalized for free. Since it was pretty popular and there was a big backlog, you had to wait about 30 minutes for them to heat press your initials onto the bag. Race Day: Per the race instructions, I parked at the parking structure just off of 3rd St N at the Moorhead Center Mall and met up with my friend. The different race lengths had different staging areas. We waited inside the mall where it was warm. Gear check was just outside. There were portapotties next to the parking lot. As the race start approached we walked a few blocks over to the starting area at the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Once it was about time to start the race we went into the corrals and bumped into other fellow Marathon Maniacs and 50 States Marathoners. Course: This was the 10th year of the race. According to their website, the course has changed several times already. One thing that has remained constant was that the course was flat. It sure was for this year. The course took us through a lot of residential streets and we finished right in front of the Fargo Theatre on Broadway. There was plenty of aid stations manned by some awesome volunteers all along the course. Overall: I would definitely recommend running this well organized marathon!