In a word, CrossFit Eden Prairie is AMAZEBALLS…read more I was highly skeptical of CrossFit despite rave reviews from my sister, who has been CrossFitting for over two years -- first in Lincoln, NE, & then with CFEP. I was in the camp of people who had never tried CrossFit, but I was a non-believer any way. Why would I join CrossFit if I can go to LifeTime & lift weights? What about all of those health & wellness articles taking over my News Feed about the risks of contracting rhabdomyolysis from CrossFit? Or what if I go & everyone laughs at me because I can't squat more than a 33lb bar? Embarrassment might be worse than rhabdo! To all of you who also have these thoughts, I say: FEAR NOT. I'm wrapping up the nine-class on ramp this Friday, & I couldn't be more excited to officially become a part of the CFEP community. (I say that now, but after my first WOD & another 100+ burpees, I'll probably be regretting that statement.) CFEP is insanely professional & above all else it values safety. The on ramp has challenged me because many of the movements are new to me, or I'm re-learning exercises that I thought I knew correctly, but in reality I've been doing them wrong on all along. (And as a four year college athlete, that's embarrassing to admit.) Justin has been my on ramp coach & he is a rock star -- friendly, fun, & encouraging. Curt, a co-owner with his wife, makes a point to drop in & cheer for our group in between the work outs that he leads. I think that says a lot that a co-owner makes an effort to check in on his new recruits! Even as a beginner, you are made to feel like one of the family at CFEP. I highly encourage anyone who is even remotely curious about CrossFit to drop in & meet one of the CFEP coaches. They offer two FREE intro classes each week -- Tuesday at 7pm & Saturday at 11am. You have absolutely no reason not to check out CFEP! You'll be welcome with open arms :)

CrossFit Eden Prairie Gym and owners Curt and Anna provide accessible fitness for all people, all…read morelevels of fitness, including people who are not active at all. Egos are checked at the door and this is a supportive and encouraging environment. Among CFEP Gym etiquette is: Personal records are "celebrated as if you just got a new puppy" and no team member is left behind - the workout is not over until everyone is finished. The CFEP trainers are well credentialed, heavily experienced, and biased towards safety, proper form, and scaling a workout to each individual so it is both challenging and safe. Trainers do not sit around talking to their friends - they are constantly monitoring everyone's performance and ensuring all gym members are using proper technique. Many CFEP team members and gym members compete in CrossFit events across Minnesota. Those who are extremely fit, who want to push themselves to be the best they can be and compete with elite athletes will find a community at CFEP who will help them reach their goals. CFEP has a free introduction class that is well worth the hour for all who are curious about CrossFit and are looking for a place to get started.

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!

Crossfit Uffda is the best! I first came here a few years ago with absolutely NO clue what I was…read moredoing and the coaches here do a great job getting you up to speed quickly and safely. They're great from beginning to end - nice facility, knowledgeable coaches, and a welcoming community! The workouts are intense but oh so worth it. If you're looking for a great place to workout in the west metro, this is your place!

Great gym!!! good community. the Gym is larger than most in the area, they have really nice…read moreequipment (all rogue equipment). the coaches are really nice to everyone. They have many options to scale if needed, say you are not quite there on some of the movements they will make the workout work for you. Love going there and love the people who workout there.

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.

I started my CrossFit journey at this gym back in 2019 and I instantly got hooked! I noticed a…read moresignificant body transformation in the first three months, I felt physically better, I looked physically better, and my confidence skyrocketed! I have been going in and out of the state in the last five years, and every time I am back home I pay a visit here for a drop in class or pay for a month membership. The programming is always dynamic, the instructors give good, constructive feedback, and the owners are so kind! This gym is perfect for anyone wanting to start a new fitness routine or someone wanting to continue to grow within their fitness journey.

Amazing staff, owners, and members!…read more The Crossfit, boxing, and jujitsu coaches are beyond knowledgeable and spend time with each person, so if your new don't be hesitant, these guys and gals really make you feel at home.

I was looking for a gym to work out in while visiting Minneapolis. Since this was just a few…read moreblocks from my WeWork, I decided to check it out. The staff was super friendly and helpful and I was able to work out a few days this week. The gym itself is ultra-clean, which has always been a priority for me but even more so in the age of covid. From a size perspective, North Loop Fitness is perfect for me: bigger than a typical trainer-only or crossfit gym, but smaller than a big box gym. The equipment is modern and well maintained and they have a strip down the middle of the gym for sleds (!). I wish, wish I could find an exact replica of this gym in Omaha.

I can't say enough good things about North Loop Fitness. It's what a gym should be: a place to…read moresweat and get your butt in shape (literally). They cut out a lot of the crap that you find at some of the bigger gyms in town and replaced it with a "back-to-basics" sort of work-out attitude. Machines, cardio equipment, free weights, and more, are nicely complemented by some effective gym class staples like medicine balls, climbing ropes and jump ropes. The personal training is top notch and though I have yet to take a class, I am told their offerings (boot camps, kettle balls, yoga, etc.) are great. In addition to great equipment, flat screen tvs, clean showers/locker-rooms, tanning, and a knowledgeable and attentive staff, NLF is open 24-hours a day. What more could you ask for? Hmm...... maybe free liposuction and somebody to come drag me off the couch and to the gym every evening?

I was visiting home for longer than a weekend and needed to get a workout in so I opted for a…read moreTuesday lift and core class at 6am. I arrived about 7 minutes early for class and the large gym space had about three people inside. The front desk was empty and there was no real way to know what to do to get checked in. I asked another person what I should do and she told me the instructor would be there any minute . A few more people came in right before class along with the instructor. The direction was to do the warm up. As someone new I expected a little bit of an overview and a warmer welcome. I introduced myself and said this is my first class so I don't know what to expect. The directions weren't much different than "warm up". I asked a few questions so I could understand the format of the class. Once I got this was strictly weight training with a circuit like format decided to just go with the flow. The workout itself was slow in the beginning, there was quite a bit of downtime and talking from other people in the class. While the workout was challenging I felt the directions and modeling were lacking. The gym itself was much like a large auxiliary gym and it appeared to be a shared space that isn't well managed because things were out of place, dusty, and someone else was trying to use the same equipment as the class during the class. Overall I think I got a good workout but there is some room for improvement to the space and operations.

Killer place for athletes that are serious. Staff is expert. Very welcoming to new people.read more

9 months later and I've gone from being an admirer of this gym to Crossfit MN (now Crossfit Edina)…read morebeing an integral part of my life. I now go Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Why? Not just to work out but to see a close group of friends that challenge each other every single time we work out together. Honestly, at first, it's super intimidating. You'll feel incompetent the first day, for the first month. But if you stick with it, my gosh it can change your entire perception on life. I eat cleaner, work harder, and have far more energy than when I started in February. If a scrawny guy like me can olympic lift, anybody can.

If I could give this gym less than one star I would. I have been Crossfitting for 3 years now, got…read morecertified, and was at an amazing gym in San Antonio called Mission Crossfit; the best, warmest, friendliest gym ever. I came home to MN for a wedding and obviously wanted to do a WOD; called this gym to ask for their drop in policy and the guy (assuming its the owner) said its 20 dollars, just come 10 minutes prior to sign the waiver. So I showed up with my girlfriend who had an introductory course and crossfitted one time before hand and wanted to participate again; the WOD looked completely scalable for her. We waited in the lobby on benches and after 15 minutes the owner walked up to us and said, "Can I help you with something?" as if we were shopping for Lululemon clothes in his gym and had just destroyed a whole pile of Speed shorts. I brushed it off and said I was there for a drop in WOD and just wanted to get a good workout in while on vacation and my friend wanted to join a crossfit gym. He asked me how long I had been crossfitting, and asked my friend who said she had the intro class and did one WOD prior and was still newer to the sport. He looked at me and said "You brought her to this gym to WOD and she has only done a WOD once?" I said, "It's all scalable, and I will modify for her as needed" which he ignored and said "Sign the waiver it's 25 dollars each" threw a pen and paper at us AND WALKED AWAY. I have never had such horrible customer service at a Crossfit gym from a fellow Crossfitter. He was acting like it was some secret community that you had to show a secret tattoo and kill a guy to be a part of. Needless to say we walked the F&*% out and did our own WOD at home; its not F#$%ing rocket science. I explained to my girlfriend, who really wanted to join a gym in the area that this is not how we would treat you at Mission Crossfit; I have brought numerous people from work and friends in for a class on the spot and have gotten them hooked because of how friendly and awesome our trainers are. Good job Crossfit MN, you were a complete jerk and lost service and respect from your fellow Crossfitters, I will never refer any friends or family to your gym. You might want to go back to customer service training and take some pointers; I know it's cold up here and people are generally rude, but be a team player, your representing an amazing organization that would not want A&*holes like you giving them a bad name.