I've been to a lot of gyms in the Twin Cities, and the YMCA Ridgedale genuinely stands out. The…read morefacility is clean, organized, and never feels chaotic -- even during peak hours. Parking is easy, which already sets it apart from most places in the area. The equipment is well-maintained, with plenty of machines and free weights so you're not waiting around. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help without being pushy. The locker rooms are spotless, with good showers and enough space, which makes getting in and out smooth. What I really appreciate is how family-friendly the whole place is. The kids' areas, classes, and pool setup make it a great option if you're trying to balance fitness and family time. It's hard to find a gym that truly gets both right -- but this one does. Overall, this YMCA is consistently reliable, clean, and well-run. Whether you're working out, taking classes, or bringing the kids, it's one of the best community gyms in the area. Highly recommend.

I am a new member of the YMCA and love visiting. The variety of exercise classes available allows…read moreme to always have a plan for my workout and never need to venture into free weights or the treadmill area. I love the sense of community at this location and, like I said, the extensive group fitness classes. One feature I really love about this location is Kid's Stuff! Caretakers can bring their children here for some childcare while they work out, take a shower, or generally have a break from childcare. The parking lot is great, it's an easy location to get to, the facilities are clean, the staff is inviting. I love the Y!

I workout here 2-3 times per week and LOVE this location! They have plenty of parking, very…read morefriendly and helpful staff, clean equipment and locker rooms so I highly recommend trying this spot if you haven't yet!

This isn't even the closest Planet Fitness location to me, but I love this location, so I prefer to…read moredrive a little further to work out here. I love the layout, it's clean, and out of order workout machines don't stay out of order for very long.

I was really impressed by SOTA Fitness! I found SOTA on Class Pass and was convenient to book. As a…read morebodybuilder, I prefer to lift at the gym but this class made me feel great and gave an amazing workout. My first class was lower body with Kristine and my second was upper body with Elliot. Both instructors went through each movement and gave fantastic explanations. Both instructors made sure to walk around the room, motiving all of their guests. SOTA fitness was clean, a lot of parking, and had lots of different equipment. Looking forward to coming back next time I visit MN!

SOTA Fitness is an incredible gym with amazing trainers and a wonderful atmosphere. Most of my…read moresessions have been with Sean Tumilson and he is FANTASTIC! The trainers track each person's progress and devise a set of exercises for each session that help you to achieve your goals in a safe and effective way. Sean ensures that I am using the correct posture when executing an exercise and, because of his expertise, I am stronger and more confident when working out with him or on my own. The owner, Phil Schrupp, makes sure each client is on track to achieve their individual goals and comes up with fun ways to everyone motivated. If you are looking for a gym, look no further because SOTA Fitness is the best!

This place is amazing. The owner Becci truly cares about her…read morecommunity and her staff. The head trainer Eric Really knows his stuff when it comes to proper perform, injuries, and modifications to make this work out one that anyone can do. The studio was the cleanest fitness studio I've ever seen. The workouts were efficient, and I felt refreshed with my endorphins, kicking in big time. The class times are spread out enough to work for anyone's schedule. They have a kids program that's just kicking off and it's awesome. The kids absolutely love it. If you're searching for a great place for you and your family to work out with functional fitness, this is the place for you. It's affordable and it's awesome !

Such a cool gym run by the nicest people! I love the atmosphere, the staff and all the people I…read morehave met that come here to work out are so nice. Each time you come they have a different workout routine in place and you go from station to station. My only concern is that last week when I took a class they had 24 stations at up, I recommend doing less stations as I would rather spend more time at each.

Tyler is just another person who needs to control his emotions and should not be allowed to go near…read morea gym. He is not fit to teach others. I took a lesson from him and the only thing he was interested in was getting money out of me, doesn't want to correct my form, doesn't even pay attention to what I am doing. Felt like any other gym trainer who is forced to work. I would never ever go back to this guy, and if you are reading this, avoid him, you are better off learning from any other person.

This place has extremely poor business etiquette, and this man is a thief. I signed up for his…read moreservices and paid for a month in advance, I was disappointed that he showed up late to two sessions, and canceled a session 5 minutes after it was supposed to start because he "missed his alarm " he did not make any attempt to try to even come for part of that session. When I contacted him to let him know that I didn't think it was a good fit and politely asked for him to refund me $650 for the 10 sessions we did not complete, he yelled and swore at me and told me there were no refunds and hung up on me. He has made no attempt to refund me for the 10 sessions he did not complete, that is outright theft. After reading Tyler's very lengthy response to my review it is apparent that he is not willing to take responsibility for his own actions and he clearly needs to make false accusations to try make himself look better. I stand behind my review. Furthermore I did find a different personal trainer who is actually a very good business woman and is honest and always shows up early.

The location for Mad Dog Fitness is the lower level of the First National Bank in Plymouth, MN…read more This location is ideal because of the easy access to I-494 and Hwy 55. For a consistently changing work out that will make you go back the next day just to find out what your going to do. I strongly encourage you to check out Marti's program. If you want cardio and core, see Marti for more!

Hitting 50 years old was a killer for me. Aerobic work outs just were not enough to change the…read moredirection mother nature was taking me. Mad Dog Boot camp has made a big difference in my health. I am stronger, firmed up, and stopped gaining weight. The spring floor is really easy on the joints and the barefoot work out helps me work on balance. If you are looking for a challenge that meets you at your fitness level from an informed fitness instructor I recommend Mad Dog Barefoot Fitness.

I highly recommend this method of strength training. Efficient and safe. I researched thoroughly…read morebefore starting and believe they're philosophy of working muscles to complete exhaustion is of optimal benefit to the body. Working with the skilled trainers one on one has vastly improved my strength in a short time. I would not have been capable of achieving this on my own.

Kevin, Lindsey and everyone at my Strength studio have been great. Definitely a great spot for…read morefabulous workouts when you have a busy schedule or if you are like me and you just need the time blocked on your calendar to get a workout in.

I have been training with Lenora for a couple of months now and feel like the luckiest person in…read morethe world to have found her. I did a ton of research when l started looking for a personal trainer and interviewed several trainers in person. While they were all great in their own right, Lenora stood out among the rest. She has a solid education backing her training up and truly approaches it in a holistic way, which was exactly what I was looking for. So far she has helped me greatly! We are working through some postural issues I have and she is really great during every session making sure we are doing the right exercises to help strengthen and balance my body and changing something if it isn't working. Lenora really knows her stuff. She also helps me out nutritionally and is very educated in this as well. She makes workouts fun, but also kicks your a$$. She is very good at helping you learn to push yourself and cheering you on the whole way. She finds out what really motivates you and utilizes that in your sessions. She's firm, yet gentle and nurturing at the same time. Basically, she is amazing. She is changing my body, mind and spirit....my whole life! I will be continuing to work with her for a while. She is also guiding me through training for a 1/2 marathon. I have never been a runner, but with her help, I am becoming one...at age 34! I have also lost weight, toned up, gained confidence, etc. I HIGHLY recommend Lenora of Holistic Personal Training. You will not be sorry!

I am writing to strongly endorse my personal trainer, Lenora Lemke. I met Lenora when I was…read moredetermined to establish a consistent exercise routine and healthy lifestyle. She has helped me achieve those goals and MUCH MORE. She used her training as a therapist to guide me through a time when I was in a toxic unsafe work environment and trying to keep depression at bay. She used her body understanding to help me get my body structurally aligned. She used her training in nutrition to assess my specific needs and advise me. I could text her a nutrition question and know her answers were based on the latest research! On top of all her technical skills, she is one of the kindest, high integrity people I know. Anyone would benefit from working with and knowing Lenora. Although she has moved across the country, I still have a weekly check in with Lenora that helps me to keep on track. Her advice is always spot on!

If you'd like to discover me, just pull the covers off me. I'm naked underneath…read more This is a pretty cool and expensive gym out in the west suburbs of Minneapolis right next to the Ridgedale mall, or rather, across the highway from it. Located in a CUB plaza. They have super sexy advertisements in their windows but on the inside it's just a small personal training type gym which has pretty good stuff but I prefer to go to the YMCA Because you are your own boss there, it is whatever you like, there's no contract, it's a little cheaper and there's a lot more people there as well. Still a really good facility and if you want to keep in shape in Minneapolis this is one of the good options for you in the west suburbs. And the girls in the window. Dies.

I'm an older adult and Discover Strength provides custom workouts for people of every age group and…read morefitness level designed to help clients meet personal goals. The trainers are well-qualified and personable, and two workouts a week keep me strong to interact with grandchildren, to travel and to live a full life. DS provides personal assessment data every few weeks to ensure that I'm making progress toward my goals. I can't imagine a better experience!