Happy to have my first review this year go to one of my fav places in the twin cities!…read more Where to start? When I decided to try powerlifting back in Nov 2016, I knew I needed a coach to help me with my atrocious form problems. I did a bunch of Google/Yelp searching to find a gym with a coach that catered to this particular sport. There were a few, but American Strength stood out. I sent a message through their contact page on their website and got a response fairly fast from Ken, the gym owner. I called him and set up a time to talk with him about my goals and check out the gym - also your first session with a trainer is free, and you get a week pass to try the gym out for free as well. The rest is history! The gym itself is great and has everything someone who lifts weights would need. Multiple power racks, 3 squat racks, a strip of track for sleds, benches, free weights, cable machine, deadlift platforms, an oly platform, a separate room for stretching and mobility stuff, heavy metal through the speakers. There's even a log and keg for strongman-esque training. One downside perhaps is there aren't a ton of machines for body-builder style training, but this gym definitely isn't geared towards that anyway. There are also showers and a couple changing rooms. There are lockers but I think you need to rent them, but this isn't a place that I've ever worried about someone swiping my stuff. Oh, there's only 5 or 6 cardio machines - priorities! Ken is a great coach - I've been with him a year now training once a week/every other week depending on my schedule. He's very technical, as a coach should be! He basically took me from sitting on a box with no weight over and over because I didn't know how to squat, to squatting 190lbs at my first meet 10 months later, and he writes my programming when needed. He charges hourly and his rate is more than fair! I am not a member of the gym, it's just a bit too far away for me to go to more than once or twice a week (or I totally would have switched already), but the monthly rate is comparable to the tiny Snap across the street from my work, and there are discounted memberships too for military/law enforcement, students, and couples. Aside from all that it's a great environment. All the staff I've met are super nice and helpful. There's a mix of guys and gals in the gym at pretty much all times, so ladies, you never need worry about feeling out of place. The guys can get loud sometimes if someone is going for a big lift, but overall there's a lot of comradery and an energizing atmosphere. If I'm having a bad day I always feel better after an hour or two of training there :) So if you're interested in getting stronger, learning to lift, or even just getting fit in a general sense, this is the place to be!

Best Powerlifting gym in the cities. Great equipment and better tips from the owners.read more

Well-let's start with how I found 57FIT in the first place. I had been working out at various…read moreplaces and with different trainers previously, some better than others, but nothing really kept me going back. We (well generally speaking ) know how hard it can be to find the right fit for our workout needs. My first 6 months with Marcus was amazing! I lost about 60 pounds give or take. I wanted to learn how to lift heavy and essentially make that part of my everyday routine. Done. He is incredibly knowledgeable, has a lot of experience as well as degrees in the field. Fast forward to the future after life happens, weight gain, etc. He is still there. Encouraging and non judgmental. He knows life is not linear. Also! If you choose to workout at the gym during times when everyone else is there, the community is absolutely amazing! Marcus has built up a clientele that sticks with him. If the gym setting isn't your jam he also offers online training, which I actually switched to since I moved. There are many different programs to pick from but I personally think the 57fit anywhere program is a great place to start so you don't get overwhelmed!

If you are looking for a sense of community while pushing yourself to your personal limit, 57fit is…read morethe place for you. I do the semi-private training and I love it. Marcus does a great job and teaching core movements and building on them so you don't feel overwhelmed. Pretty soon your body remembers and you will feel great! Try him out, you won't be disappointed.

I've worked with multiple trainers over the years. Cil is…read moreby far The Best! He takes time to make workouts that work for you, and considers you as a whole human: body, identity, emotions, stressors and all. He helps make lasting changes in habits, nutrition and overall fitness. He works with clients in the 20s through clients in their 90s. Yes their 90s!! He genuinely cares about you as a person and is committed to supporting you in reaching your goals. When I've had a rough week, he tweaks our session to exercises that he knows make me feel strong and powerful, that use my whole body. If you're looking for a trainer who drives accountability but also personal empowerment without the guilt trips, with the nutrition planning and support without the shaming, and a whole person wellness experience, this is your trainer.

My first experience with personal trainer and Brad has been great in listening to my objectives and…read moredeveloping a plan that meets them.

After my first time to Inner Circle Fitness, I have a whole new perspective of what encompasses the…read morebest training experience. Welcomed with a smile and a cold water bottle, I was asked about my injury history and normal workout routine. Although I seem to have trouble designing a workout with having a chronic knee injury, this was no problem for Brad as every session is kept fun and innovative. Brad is always conscious of your energy level but knows when to push you. Since coming to Inner Circle Fitness, Brad has also carried out family training sessions for myself and my parents. We are all at different fitness levels and my father and i have our own personal injuries. Brad was excellent at keeping us all motivated and pushing us while challenging our personal fitness levels. I've never experienced a better setting to improve your fitness and health and I would recommend Inner Circle Fitness to any individual whose goal is to live a healthier life.

Michael brings to the training a diverse set of skills, which makes for each session being…read moredifferent; challenging in new ways and fun in new ways. His attitude is infectiously enthusiastic. He shows respect and concern when my physical limitations are encountered, though he isn't deterred from expecting progress, given the right pacing and technique. That's important when you're over 60 like me, because I found out from training on my own that I could incur injury from using poor form. Working with an experienced trainer is safer and more effective. Michael has a special interest in physical activity in the outdoors. Seeing and experiencing how training effects show up in real-world applications keeps my motivation strong. He's helped me to do more, do it safely, and maintain a can-do outlook.

Michael Gayle came highly recommended by close family friends.  In 2008, at 12-years of age, my…read moremother encouraged the onset of my training journey at his former fitness storefront, MGayle Studio.  From day one, I've been extremely pleased with Michael's work ethic, customer service skills, professionalism and genuine care and commitment to me.  He embraces my goals wholeheartedly, via careful listening, and promptly formulating and articulating a clear written strategy.  My intent fascination with exercise -  especially weightlifting - and Michael's mirrored enthusiasm, drove me to work hard with him three times per week and embrace the assigned homework that followed.  Consequently, I began to experience immediate and profound results with my physique and self confidence.  Over the course of three and one half years, we utilized weights, Pilates, agility training, plyometrics, partner drills (e.g. fireman's carry), boxing conditioning drills, running, intense outdoor climbing, distance hiking while carrying a 40-50 pound pack and outdoor small group strength training.   Due to my positive training experiences with Michael, as a freshman, I decided to try out for high school wrestling.  With no prior wrestling experience, my first year, I won thirty-one matches and lost only two.  Michael attended a couple of my matches to cheer me on.  My junior year I made the varsity team.  At 16-years old and 140 pounds, I could bench press 300 pounds.  My senior year, I was made captain of my wrestling team.  Following my graduation from high school, I stopped training with Michael for a few years.  Presently, I'm 21, and have enlisted Michael as my trainer yet again.  Just like old times, I articulated my fitness goals (e.g. significantly increase my muscle mass) and he promptly formulated a clear action plan.  In an astonishing two months, I gained twelve pounds of lean muscle by utilizing nutrient dense whole foods. If you are looking to get back in shape, lose weight, gain muscle or improve upon your current workout program, or lack thereof, Michael Gayle is clearly a five-star choice.

(Cheesy opening line warning) Farmhouse Crossfit changed my…read moreLIFE! If the word Crossfit interests but intimidates you, start HERE! I started workin' on my fitness about 6 years before finding farmhouse. Distance running, spin classes (I even taught them), boot camp classes, pretending I knew what I was doing with weights at a big gym... I was doing fine, but had been craving a new challenge for a while. I had driven by Farmhouse many times and decided to finally give them a call. I have now been a member for a year and have done things I never thought possible. Every class kicks my ass and I love it. The coaches here are amazing and my new buddies at the gym are always there to cheer me on when I struggle. When I miss a class from my regular routine, I'm bummed. You will learn SO MUCH and be pushed to your limits here, and you will feel SO good after. Again, the coaches are amazing. They will constantly be watching and working with you to keep you in the correct form as you learn new movements and increase your weights. With their guidance, you will never run the risk of harming yourself. So, if you are sitting here asking yourself 'is Crossfit for me?'. Yes, it is! Come workout with me at my second home!

Amazing team, from the programming of the workouts, coaching, and stretching afterwards. Farmhouse…read moreis a phenomenal community of members and coaching staff. You'll truly feel like you're spending 60 minutes with close friends while you get your workout on! CrossFit has a reputation for being intimidating and cultish, and Farmhouse is anything but. All workouts are adaptable - all have been written at this time for in-person or at-home workouts. Most coaches have backgrounds in chiropractic health and focus on making sure everyone feels their best. Lance, General Manager, programs week by week and monitors members to see how everyone is feeling. Most gyms 'buy' their programming from somewhere. Drop in for a week and experience an amazing family of folks trying to get their fitness in while living their best lives!

Been going to this gym for almost 3 years and absolutely love it. Sure you get a great workout…read moreeveryday, but what makes this place unique are the coaches and community of members. Jeff, mark and Luke are world class coaches and are capable of coaching beginners as well as experts. The people you workout with are normal everyday people just like you and are super welcoming. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to improve their health and fitness.

Dropped in here for a workout with an out of town friend, got a great partner workout in. It's a…read morelarge, well kept space with all the standard equipment, and you can tell the owner (who was also coaching) genuinely takes pride in the gym. I've visited quite a few crossfit boxes since moving to Minnesota and this was one of the best experiences I've had as a drop in. I'd recommend it to anyone and plan to return.

I love working with Adam at Healthy Obsessions! On a recent vacation, I was walking with a gal who…read morewas 4 years older than me. Within a block, she was winded and could not carry the groceries we had bought. I put one bag on each shoulder and walked the rest of the way back to the hotel and didn't struggle. I enjoy working out with Adam in group training sessions as well as small 1:3 training sessions. I am down 18 lbs, and am close to seeing the 100's again! I am so excited! Adam not only works with you to get your body physically fit, but also teaches and shows you how to eat healthy foods that taste good, and are easy for your body to process. I would not be on the path that I am now without Adam and Healthy Obsessions.