Came to workout here on vacation as I go to another F45 in Florida & have to say F45 never fails!!!…read moreBest freaking workouts ever. This studio had really great instructors that were very helpful with the movements and so encouraging. Love this place!

Megan P is a phenomenal trainer! She pushes us to be our best, helps ensure we're doing the…read moreexercises correctly, encourages us to keep going when it gets hard, and celebrates our accomplishments. Last night after the workout, I told her I was excited and proud of myself that I was actually able to catch the ball on the bounce like we're supposed to and she said, "Yes! I saw that! And you did it right!!" I'm grateful for Megan, her leadership and encouragement, and I can't wait for my next class with her. I'm hooked!

FIT Studio is a family run business with a fantastic community and a great product. The coaches…read moreare knowledgeable, personable , and get you into shape. The vibe is fun and very inclusive, regardless of your fitness background.

Love Fit Studio! Aaron, the owner, takes time to develop exceptional workouts that are a…read morecombination of strength and cardio including HIIT and CrossFit metcons. It's a great community where I have met many people. Classes are intense and you get out what you put in. Aaron and the other trainers give you feedback on form to eliminate injuries and will guide you on weights to use. Not only are the workouts great but the people are too. I started with a 10 pack but now I am hooked and I go 5-6 days a week! You won't regret trying out a class!

My wife and I took a class today here (our first ALTR class). We used to live in NYC and took…read morethese types of high intensity circuit classes often. ALTR is the first one in the area that reminds me of an NYC-type of gym. Very nice facilities with showers, blow drying stations, etc. - a very nice overall level of amenities. The staff was really nice when we came in and made us feel welcome. The class was in a dark studio that was very well equipped and everything was in good working order - no struggling to find weights or figure out why something isn't working. The instructor was great - motivating, friendly and kept us moving and sweating. The class was definitely a great workout but was not intimidating. The instructor would give alternate movements if you couldn't do a specific exercise. Definitely check it out!

I had heard great things about ALTR so I was super excited to use their 1 week free of classes. I…read morewent to my first free class at the edina location on a Sunday morning. The studio is really clean and aesthetic, it includes some retail, showers, and hairdryers. The class itself was a full body class. I do a lot of workouts so for an experienced workout class goer this was not an especially difficult class. However, it was fun and offered new techniques which I had not tried before. For someone who is not a seasoned workout class goer I highly recommend this class for a well balanced workout.

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.

Being an older person brand new to this kind of fitness, I was a bit overwhelmed to try Solcana. It…read moredidn't take long to love it - the fitness AND the community. I felt welcomed and supported from day one. The coaches and the athletes make Solcana a thing of beauty supporting each other to do and be their best, whatever that looks like for them. I am inspired every time I come to Solcana because of how all types of bodies are welcomed and show up, getting strong and pushing through hard stuff together. I am stronger, more comfortable and at home in my aging body, and I couldn't be happier with the Solcana community. It's definitely more than just a gym. Or perhaps what all gyms should aspire to be.

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.

The Grind is a regular on my workout rotation! They are so welcoming and offer cycle, strength, and…read morerestore classes. There is something for everyone and plenty of instructors to try out! I highly recommend cycle with Meg and strength with Jimmy!

The Grind has been a life saver for me! I began taking classes in November 2023 because my former…read morebeloved gym closed. I was afraid that I would not find a gym to love like my previous gym, but fortunately, Allie had opened The Grind about six months earlier. I took the two free classes and I was hooked! I had found a new gym to love! I am still going to The Grind and have gotten to know a few of the instructors and the owner, Allie; they are such lovely people, very kind, caring and so full of positive energy that I remain drawn to The Grind! On a last note: I have lived in several places in the country, including New York City and Austin, Texas and I would tell the owner of my last gym that I had never found classes that were better and more challenging than at my former gym, but then came The Grind. The BEST classes EVER! Thank you!

Jason and Jill do an amazing job of combining serious fitness with community fun and enthusiasm. A…read moregreat variety of classes, skilled and dedicated instructors, and total commitment to your overall well-being.

I found this studio via ClassPass and LOVE coming here. I typically stick to the same class…read more(Tuesday morning with Tara) but I have tried others and have heard that ALL of their classes are wonderful. I love TRX so that is the class I stick too. I am the poster child for not being a morning person BUT I love waking up to start my day with a TRX workout early with Tara. Everyone has been going here for forever and they all know each other and their kids. Everyone is friendly and encouraging- very inclusive which is nice. The studio is family friendly and they offer a wide range of programs and challenges for the whole family. they encourage family activity which is so fun! I don't have kids but if I did I would definitely make attending a top priority for everyone. Tara is so sweet and is willing to stay after to help you if you want to focus on something additional or need help mastering a move. There is no pressure to be the best... she teaches you how to do the move, does them with you and is genuinely interested in YOU. Classes here make my week :) The studio is smaller and offers a lot of personalized attention, which is rare for a lot of places. Great for all levels.

I started going to Basecamp fitness in 2021, while we were still in the middle of a global…read morepandemic. Like many people, I had put on more than a few extra pounds and was pretty unhappy with how I looked and felt. Before coming to Basecamp fitness I had pretty much no experience with group fitness classes, strength training, and was a novice at anything and everything. I didn't even know how to do a burpee! The Basecamp instructors including Zak, helped create a safe, judgment free zone, that I wasn't expecting, while teaching me proper form and technique. These 35 minute classes, with a 10 minute core block are fast paced, fun, and are over before you know it! My favorite days are lower body day (Tuesday/Friday) and full body day (Wednesday/Saturday). More than 2 years later, and over 400 classes, I couldn't be happier with my progress. A huge thank you to the Basecamp instructors, front desk, and manager for your continuous help and support. I couldn't have done this without you. I'm proud to be a part of the Basecamp community! Tips for newcomers- Stick with it! If you need help, just ask! The instructors are there to help you achieve your goals, and teach you proper form!

I often work out with classpass, so I've tried many of the fitness classes in Minneapolis. Basecamp…read moreis definitely my favorite. I can't say enough good things about the classes here. In 45 minutes, you get cardio, strength/HIIT, and core. The music is stellar, and because it's all timed (one minute on the bike, 10 second transition, one minute of an exercise), I don't have to pay attention to counting my reps and can sing along instead (lol!). You also only do each exercise once without any repetition so if you hate a move, you're done with it quickly. It's a bit chaotic, but despite that, the coaches do an excellent job of correcting form during the strength portions. Don't take my word for it, go check it out for yourself!

It's a unique setup. I feel like the attention is very good due to the teacher to student ratio…read more(10:1 max). The trainers recognize any limitations you may have. The workouts are scalable. Friendly atmosphere.

I actually go to the one DT Minneapolis on 2nd St. Great place. Good people. Individual attention…read morein a group setting. In the process of changing their name

The Y has not recovered from Covid. I finally gave up on asking for machines in working order,…read moreusable software and if I have a problem, it should be resolved without too much effort. On a recent Saturday I realized the Southdale Y had not recovered from Covid, it was time to end a 20+ year relationship Of the treadmills, 2 were of 20 were tagged as needed repairs and two others should have been out. The software change from last summer is missing functionality that had been there prior, not kinks functionality, it just doesn't work Multiple request for assistance get different answers, I think my count was at 4 when I realized this was not worth it. Talk to a trainer, talk to the help desk, not our problem, send an email to this address. I found it was time of a change and the Southdale Y didn't seem willing to. Not worth the cost, spend more for Lifetime or less at the multiple alternatives.

Offers everything and more... Got to exercise... Steam bathe... Whirlpool sauna swimming pool... I…read moreabsolutely love every visit... I feel so healthy, clean & refreshed every time I leave... That you YMCA & staff...