The place is inexpensive. I mean $28.00 a month that gives you access to a slew of machines…read more The place seems a little tired. I tried one of the rowing machines and it has a broken right foot strap. I'm mostly there for the swimming and sauna. It is a 25m saltwater pool which is great. 3 lanes and it's never a problem getting laps in. The sauna is close by and it's a decent size and heats up well. The thing I'm not a fan of are the people using it in street shoes and clothes. Call me a purist but damn. C'mon. Things in general could be cleaner. Look at all the air vents (I'm guessing this is the same in the ladies) and you will see just dirty air has been blown out of them by what has accumulated on the ceiling tiles around them. In addition, the showers look like they may have some black mold and shower curtains being up hung with rings and zip ties. No problem with the zip ties, but even a couple of the stalls the zip ties are only on half the curtain that is handing there making them kind of worthless. Plus a couple of the showers you see fruit flies in the shower area. That's pretty amazing considering this isn't a restaurant. Obviously the cleanliness thing is a repeat issue and I kind of want to get the salt water tested just to see how clean it.

I joined Xperience Fitness today, I was able to get my membership through my employer's Active and…read moreFit membership. I mostly like this gym so far, and there's only a couple things I would change to make it "five stars." Here is the rundown: Joining was easy, and the staff was friendly, answered my questions, and was pretty quick. The entry area is clean and inviting, and parking is all covered. The gym itself is pretty clean and organized (there were just a few things out of place, but that's normal in a gym this big). It was not super busy at 9am on a Tuesday, although some of the equipment required a wait (see more about that later). The locker rooms were clean (bring your own lock). I mostly like the equipment, aside from the ratio of cardo to weight equipment. There's two lifting platforms with barbells and bumper plates, another two squat racks, three bench press setups, lots of dumbbells, and many machines. There's a TON of cardio equipment including rowers and bikes. There's also a 25 yard lap pool. I do think this gym prioritizes cardio equipment way too much (not surprising for a gym like this, but the cardio area was nearly empty of people while the weight areas were full). There were 40+ treadmills and another 40+ ellipticals, and only a total of 4 people using all 80+ of them. By comparison, the weight area had 30+ people using it, and I had to wait for one of the two lifting platforms, there was someone using them and at least one other person waiting for them the whole time I was at the gym. I also had to wait for a bench to bench press. All in all, this is a great gym as "globo gyms" go, and if they added more lifting platforms and squat racks (like the members clearly want), it would definitely earn 5 starts.

I really enjoy going to the LA Fitness on Silver Lake Road. The manager, Nate, clearly makes an…read moreeffort to hire front desk staff that are welcoming and enjoy helping. It adds a lot to the experience to be sincerely welcomed every time I go. I swim regularly and have always been satisfied with the pool cleanliness. Swimmers split lanes, so each person gets their own side of a lane - no waiting for slower swimmers or feeling rushed by faster swimmers in your lane. I've never had a problem getting one side of a lane. It's very nice to have a hot tub and sauna, as well. My personal trainer, Jeff, is patient, works on form with me so I don't get injured, and knows just how far to push me. 2-4pm is notably less busy.

Great gym, highly recommend. Always clean. Friendly staff. Good place to get a workout in.read more

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!

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 a member of many health clubs over the years, but my experience at the YMCA has truly…read morestood out -- and that's largely because of the incredible coaches who dedicate their time to helping us reach our health goals. In particular, I want to highlight the amazing Tonya C. Tonya is the kind of coach who strikes the perfect balance between encouragement and challenge. She knows how to push you past your comfort zone while making you feel supported every step of the way. Every class with her is more than just a workout -- it's a boost of confidence, a dose of motivation, and even a little therapy rolled into one. She sprinkles in wisdom and encouragement that make you believe in yourself and remind you that you can do hard things. At the ho It's clear that Tonya pours her heart into what she does. Her energy, dedication, and genuine care for her class members elevate the entire experience. I feel so fortunate to have her as my instructor for multiple classes, and I always leave feeling stronger in both body and mind. Looking forward to many more sessions with Tonya -- she truly makes the YMCA feel like a place where we grow together.

Small pool area…read more Upstairs weight room. There's enough free weights and a squat rack. A lot of cardio machines. Friendly staff. The nationwide membership is awesome.

I got a Groupon with a friend and it was GREAT! The instructors are amazing and helpful! So…read moreencouraging and the classes is great! In addition, the people that shows up for the classes are SUPER friendly and encouraging as well! I love the vibe! They generally turn down the lights after 2 rounds of going through the stations and blast music! They always try to mix it up so you don't do the same work out twice. The class is about 40-45 mins which is amazing if you don't have a lot of time. They have classes in the morning and in the evening, also yoga on the weekends! You'll need to download an app to sign up for the classes, but Jay will send you and email if you purchased a Groupon. I had a fun and amazing two weeks here-- if you're debating about the Groupon, I'd say get it and try it! You have nothing to lose!

I started here with a groupon and instantly got hooked. The staff is awesome, super encouraging,…read moreand help you come up with modifications if the station is too difficult. For the first two weeks every single part of my body was sore! And after the first couple of weeks I started getting close with the other members, which is an added bonus. I've been going for about 6 weeks and I've lost 10 lbs and can CLEARLY see a difference in my body composition. Jay (the owner) keeps me on track with my weight loss goals, and keeps me accountable during the week outside of the gym. It is a little expensive, but it is worth every single penny and then some for me to be able to finally achieve my weight loss goals.

DO NOT GET MEMBERSHIP HERE!!! Let me emphasize this by saying I have never written a review before,…read moreI am not that type nor do I have the time, but this is warranted. I got a membership here over 2 years ago, for the last year & 1/2 I have been trying to cancel my membership due to moving. I have called over 20 times (with voicemails), emailed, called corporate & I have NEVER heard back. I eventually had my bank hold their payments because it was getting out of hand. I have just received mail from a DEBT COLLECTOR stating that this business is now trying to send me to collections. Tell me how you can contact your debt collectors but not give me a call back?? This is the most unprofessional, greedy business I have ever experienced.

After trying to be proactive and set up cancellation of my membership at the end of my contract, I…read morewas told to call back later, call back later again, etc. Beware if you want to cancel you must go in to the club between business working hours (very difficult) and have a very difficult time reaching anyone. When contacting them and finally speaking to someone give, he gave huge attitude. You should not have to make an appointment to cancel - especially from 9-5. Club was great, no problems there. But the owner is a jerk and it's clear he's trying to push people off from cancelling so he continues to get their money.