Minneapolis Gymnastics

Great gym !! Need more like it! From day one to now! Wonder…read moreif they would let me move in!! They have great equipment The staff is exceptional! And the atmosphere is what a gym is supposed to be!

I'm writing this review at 1:43 AM, because I drank two Red Bulls at a Red Bull event this…read moreafternoon/ night, in addition to the energy drink I slammed this morning prior to Yelp-Fu: Boxing. And despite being up since 9 AM (which is early for me on a weekend, k?), I actually want to workout right now at my new gym: Los Campeones. *Note: I don't really drink energy drinks, and I'm pretty sure -- since I'm so hype on caffeine -- my typing could annihilate the world record. I'm. So. Not. Sleepy. #editingthisreviewisabitdifficult Before I get into Los Campeones, for reference, below are the different types of gyms I've worked out at in my lifetime: A) THE NO-NONESE GYM: With tons of free weights and machines, people visit there to get their swole-on and give hella stink-eye to peeps that mess around doin' nothin'. (Make sure your playlist is on point, playa! Ain't no time for that!) It's usually owned by someone older, yet hella strong. B) CORPORATE GYM: Both Lifetime Fitness and LA Fitness fall under this umbrella. Sure, the degrees of fancy vary, but these types of gyms usually offer classes of some sort. Overall, their membership prices are significantly more expensive. C) CROSSFIT GYM: Can be pretentious and cultish. Classes occur only at certain times and the monthly price may cause you to reconsider splurging while buying groceries. (But price may not matter, since you'll likely be eating paleo anyway.) Benefits: Short time and high intensity workouts do increase overall fitness -- and your booty will be more "apple-bottom" like; however, chances for injury may increase. D) YOGA CHAIN: I was the sweaty guy doing the "tree pose" in the back and falling everywhere. (BTW, there's usually that one person who farts and ruins it for errone.) Los Campeones falls under Category A, and it's the type of gym I prefer. At first glance, it might resemble a Snap Fitness. You know, a place that has plenty of treadmills, climbers, barbells, benches, racks, and free weights aka the bare necessities. But what separates this place from others is their basement. It's covered in fake grass and ideal for specialized high-interval workouts, swinging kettle bells, and other activities that usually require more room. I love it. People go there to workout. Ish is serious, ya'll. Aside from the gym itself, I love their low prices: -$45/ month (automatically deducts from your account). -$55/ month (opting not to use auto-pay). - $65/ month (for couples). Some other costs exist, such as the yearly maintenance fee (which is over $50, I think). Regarding the parking situation, it's kind of difficult. This Los Campeones location resides on one-ways, and their tiny lot fills up during peak hours. I suggest parking on Blaisdell Avenue or 28th on the left (north) side.

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TC Personal Fitness

(3 reviews)

Tyler is great! I've been going to his classes for a little over a year and a half and at 26, I'm…read morethe fittest and strongest I've ever been. I met Tyler through a friend of a friend who asked me to sign up with him so they could get a referral discount. I was wary of trying it out because I had my "cardio rat" routine down. I did my 45 min on the treadmill/elliptical/stair master, threw in a couple machine leg sets, and then called it a day. However, the first class I went to with Tyler, I was sold. The classes consist of a lot of conditioning and strength training workouts that use your body weight or kettle bells to kick your ass for 45 min. It's a full body workout and I always leave feeling satisfied that I truly got a workout in. Plus, you see results and continue to see results. I can do more reps faster, I can use heavier kettle bells, and I feel stronger. My bod is more toned than it's ever been and he's serious when he says he can help you "build a better butt." I go to his classes (T, Th, S, and Sun) as consistently as possible and also do a personal training session with him once a week. The personal training is great- it's a time to focus on what you want and try some new lifts, techniques, or workouts. I never considered lifting for strength before Tyler. I was worried I'd hurt myself or get some crazy big muscles. Instead, I'm toned out and have this new confidence in my strength as a female. I could barely squat 45 pounds properly when I started and now I'm squatting over 150 pounds! Long story short, I highly recommend TC Personal Fitness. Tyler is super motivating, encouraging, and extremely knowledgeable in what he does. He's approachable and I trust that he has my best fitness interests in mind.

Tyler Caldwell is an excellent trainer . I have worked with him for over 2 years both at his home…read moregym and at Los Campeones . He has a wonderful personality and great sense of humor. He works on good mechanics while lifting and encourages me to be stronger and push my level of weight and endurance. Both my daughter and grandson work with him as well and we often have a three generation workout.

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Klass

4.5

(2 reviews)

This is my first time in Minneapolis and I am so glad I found this place! It's legit - the woman…read morewho own it is professional dancers for the Minnesota Vikings so she knows what's she's doing! Krista has thought of all the details - there are themed classes, tons of variety, and the ambiance makes you want to kick up your feet and stay for a pajama party!!! As with all adorable boutique locations, they do ask that you don't wear your outdoor shoes inside so note that when you come - bring a clean pair of sneakers with you when you can but some classes are barefoot!!! Their Klasses are fun and funky and will get you to swat your off...

Kiana deserves all the stars. The energy she brings to Turn Up - Dance Fitness classes is…read moreunmatched. Even if you're not a dancer, you'll have fun. Nobody cares if you aren't keeping up or doing the moves correctly. The full body strength class will have you feeling sore before you even leave. I also really love that I can book classes through ClassPass. One star off because parking can be tough.

Another shot of the gym area

So much merchandise - who doesn't love branded materials?

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Fitness Bodhi

(2 reviews)

Chad is a true professional and a master of his craft. He is able to motivate you and push you just…read moreenough to get the best results out of your body. He has effectively helped me with some nagging pain issues in my neck and knee from poor posture and muscle imbalances. I highly recommend checking him out and making a commitment to improving your body !

I highly recommend Chad as a passionate and knowledgable personal trainer who can change your life…read morefor better. I started working out with Chad 2 years ago and this was the best decision I made for myself! I never worked with a personal trainer before. In fact, I never worked out on a regular basis until I met Chad. From day one, Chad worked with me to set reasonable fitness and nutrition goals and encouraged me to stay on top of my plans and advance. After two years, I feel much stronger and more energetic now. I am more confident at the gym and love working out. Chad is very knowledgeable in both fitness and nutrition. He research things and backs his training with science. I learned a lot from him and he is the reason that I enjoy working out now! Thank you so much, Chad! I moved to California recently, but whenever I am back in Twin Cities I make sure to get a session with him.

Make Waves

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Curl

Twin Town Fitness

4.8

(12 reviews)

2.5 mi

Everyone is nice, I did 4 drop in workouts here last week. A CrossFit experience in a small gym…read morewith great coaches and friendly participants. If you live near uptown you should check it out

The coaches are well trained and provide value to athletes at any level, and the atmosphere is high…read moreenergy and welcoming. Thank you Twin Town Fitness!

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TightenUp BodySculpting

(2 reviews)

2.2 mi

I have been to so so many gyms. Group classes, trainers and membership gyms. This space is by far…read moreone of my favorites. I love the energy every time I enter! Whether it's just me and a trainer or it's filled with a handful of people working out. From the lighting, to the music and layout, TightenUp just gives you the energy to get a good workout in while keeping it fun. The people who are part of this gym might be my favorite. It's such an encouraging group who are striving to be their best (and strongest) selves. I could see how this gym could be intimidating if you don't workout, but trainers like Colton and TJ are amazing at laying out the plan and keeping you lifting heavier than before. I'd say my personal favorite was working with Colton - he's always improving my form and giving tips on how to get the absolute best workout in! I love the critiques so I can be aware of how to improve and be even more confident when I lift solo. Big fan.

This is such a fun environment! The people here are fun and you really get to know everyone. I love…read morehaving one on one sessions because I have so much to learn. It's so helpful having a person trainer because then I know if I'm doing something correct and they also push me to go harder! When I work out I usually do the bare minimum and never push myself. So it's so helpful someone is there to tell me to grab heavier weights and finish strong. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone at any fitness level! I started off with literally no experience of working out, but now I love it!

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Yess Yoga

4.9

(35 reviews)

Visited from out of town and what a wonderful and welcoming studio! The instructors were so great…read moreand restorative! The space is incredible with such peaceful plants in a space that encourages mindfulness in this stressful world. Highly recommend.

The space is very inviting. The practice rooms are large, open spaces and props are available for…read moreeveryone to use. I have only attended workshops at Yess, so I'm not as familiar with their regularly scheduled classes and instructors. Based on my experiences there, I would imagine they are equally restorative and/or strengthening. Parking can be a little tricky, depending on when you go given the proximity to MCAD.

Studio located at 23 E 26th Street, Mpls MN

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Lucia Yess, founder of Yess Yoga, brings community and yoga together.

JM Custom Fitness

(1 review)

Jordan and his team are awesome! I love the group conditioning classes and the customized workouts…read more These guys know their stuff and will help you reach your fitness goals.

From the owner: We are a local personal training business specializing in helping busy professionals get in the…read morebest shape of their life. Through customized programming, nutrition programs and fun, high energy training we teach you how to cut fat, build lean muscle and gain strength. Everyone who follows our programs is successful and we provide the highest levels of accountability!

We offer free body blueprints to everyone because we know every person is an individual and needs an individual program.

We work with the right tools to get you the best results.

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Our Bags and Bells Class!

Hidden Falls Park

4.3

(42 reviews)

3.3 mi

Trying to be more intentional about exploring parks around Minneapolis this year, and Hidden Falls…read moreseemed like the perfect place to start. We usually default to Minnehaha Falls across the river, but I'd never actually explored this side--which looks to be really sprawling with new townhomes and modular single family homes. We parked near the dam and walked along the trail to reach the stairs leading down to Hidden Falls. Heads up: the walk down is a little precarious since there's no railing for most of the stairs, but it's not very steep and the trek itself is pretty short. The falls themselves were a bit disappointing at the moment--more of a trickle than a waterfall--but it is early in the season. That said, the forested park area it winds through was really nice, and made the visit worth it regardless. I can already tell this place is probably stunning in the summer when everything is green and flowing! Even with the lower water level, it was a great way to explore somewhere new and great to see there were so many people already exploring the park with it being chilly still!

Beautiful park near the city. Grabbed some take out and found an empty picnic table in the middle…read moreof the day - lots of parking! Watched a few boats launch, saw some geese, enjoyed watching people along the shore. Picnic tables near the water at the North Entrance. Check it out!

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Shady Oak Beach

4.2

(13 reviews)

8.7 mi

This place I have been SOOOO many times! The high dive is so fun and exhilarating…read more... The food is amazing (I recommend SpongeBob popsicle) The water is not polluted because they do not let and speedboats or stuff like that (although you always wonder if something is lurking in the depths....) If you are wearing goggles I recommend looking for the fish under the mini docks, but DO NOT wear them in the deep. It makes everything scaryyyyy~

Great place to enjoy a sunny afternoon. Shady Oak beach is…read morewell maintained and the staff is super helpful and friendly. When my son lost his glasses two lifeguards - Beth and Josh - jumped into action to help retrieve them Thank you!

Shady Oak Pool

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Lake Harriet

4.8

(101 reviews)

In the dead of winter, the art shanties are a fun activity at Lake Harriet. Always new and…read moresurprising shanties that come from the creative minds of the artists. You can dance, dress up and sing, learn about what lives below the ice, be a cat, cast a spell with Taylor Swift lyrics, and help aliens understand humans. This event epitomizes how Minnesotans don't let freezing temps keep them from enjoying the lake and expressing their creativity.

Minnesotans really know how to throw events no matter rain, shine, or winter. Reflecting on this…read morepast winter reminded me of the surreal experience of standing on top of this frozen lake having moved from a two season state. If you've never been when it's frozen over I would highly recommend coming during their kite festival which also happens during the art shanty exhibits. If you show up to the kite festival on a whim, no worries, the park will have kites for sale. I would highly encourage coming with footwear that has good traction or added cat tracks to get secure grip on the ice.

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Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

4.6

(31 reviews)

4.9 mi

A lovely, adorable little spot near downtown Minneapolis, away from the city hubbub. At 15-acres,…read moreit's by no means a sprawling adventure, but it's incredibly peaceful and teaming with life. There's a one way road leading to the entrance, with a small standard parking lot (including a couple of handicap spots), but additional parallel parking available as overflow for busy days as well. There is also a walking path that can be followed to the sanctuary's entrance as well, as it is fully gated, and the entrance is down the steps from the parking lot. There is a volunteer booth just outside of it where you can grab a map if desired, as well as additional pamphlets with info about events taking place, charitable donations to the garden, etc. Depending on the hour, there may be a helpful volunteer there to answer any questions you may have. Once you step inside you'll be greeted by a path to the left and a path to the right. Immediately to the right are some privies (fairly primitive, but there is running water for the sink to wash your hands), which are all-gender. There are also benches here, as well as throughout the trails at quite regular intervals. This place is meant less for extensive hiking and more for soaking up nature (I recommend bringing a book, journal, or plan to meditate). The trails loop, with various off-shoots you can explore. The terrain has some mid-level elevation changes, and the paths are either a soft mulch or wooden boardwalk, which make for very pleasant walking on the feet. In particular, my favorite section was the sunnier wildflower segment, which had many pollinators (mostly bees) flying about. It was great for photos. Also neat is the nature center, which is a repurposed old house. Inside is a crafting table for kids to color, as well as additional info on the sanctuary and the kinds of birds and plants you'll encounter there. We encountered a number of volunteers/employees while there who were busy working to beautify the space or providing info to guests. Our visit only took around an hour, but I'm already planning to visit again, most likely in the fall when the leaves begin to change color. I'm certain it'll be even more gorgeous then!

Wow! Mother Nature was showing off here today! We "hiked" for about 1.5 miles. It was an easy…read morewalk with not much elevation changes, but the trail is not paved, and covered with leaves and hay, so it could be slippery after a good rain. The trails are well marked and there was even a volunteer at the entrance telling us all about the flowers and birds we could expect to see during our visit. It was lovely and I'm already planning to bring my family back here soon.

Martha Crone Visitor Center

Stairs down to entrance

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Como Regional Park Pool

4.1

(30 reviews)

6.1 mi

The abundance of seating, both in shade and sun; the variety of pool options from zero entry to…read morepsuedo cliff diving. The abundance of life guards, no annoying ". safety breaks". The random first aid drills are interesting and fun to watch.

I love Como pool- I go almost every day and I love every minute of it; the community, the…read moreammenities, and the food. 10/10 would recommend

Water aerobics August 2025

Opening day! June 2026

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Jim Lupient Water Park

3.5

(8 reviews)

5.2 mi

Jim Lupient is a fun and underrated water park in Northeast Minneapolis. They have a lot of…read moreactivities for kids and adults alike: a splash area, lap lanes, an obstacle course, water slides, mini golf, and more! I came specifically for the lap lane swimming. The lanes are nice, though limited (just two). I didn't have a problem getting a lane, but your mileage may vary. I sometimes had to deal with kids randomly jumping into the lane or cutting across me - which wasn't the end of the world, but it did cause a few almost-crashes. The other thing that bugged me is that they close the pool for a 15-minute "safety break" every few hours. This cut into my workout, which was a bit frustrating. But if you can plan around these - or if you have the time to spare - then it's not a big deal. Overall the experience was nice and the price is reasonable ($5 for an adult), so I would come back. If the weather's nice and you're in the area, check it out yourself!

Yesterday they had they had filtration problem when you couldn't go. And today somebody broke glass…read morein there and now it's closed you know it's closed in and I'm not going back there anytime soon except tomorrow And this park ruined my day because it was closed

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Bay Rentals Inc

3.9

(29 reviews)

20.3 mi

Overall we got to have fun on the lake but I will say these machines are a bit beat up and seem to…read moreneed a tune up. As I would turn the machine would lose a lot of power and my partner ran out of gas with a hour left, so they didn't fill up both machines asine still had half a tank left. $600 deposit and make sure to take a good video of the machines. The process of receiving instruction was a little odd as a younger kid was giving us rules then a seemingly drunk older man in a truck kept talking over him who I assume is the owner? Kind of a weird dynamic going on here. The process of taking off and riding was good no issues there.

Ohmygoodness, not enough good to say!!…read more My friend and I had never been paddle boarding, it was 95 deg out with 72% humidity and we were feeling adventurous. Did a quick google search and found this place. Gave a call and the voicemail said to leave a message and they would get back. Yeah right. Well, about 30 minutes later the phone rang! Learned that SUPs were first come first served, but mentioned we were headed to them in mound from Coon Rapids and it would kinda suck to drive that far. I asked what our chances were and they were sweet enough to make sure they didn't all disappear! The process is super easy, tou check in and then walk the few hundred feet to the beach. They bring the boards (or whatever you've rented) over to you and you're set! When you're done you just beach the items and they come grab them. Only down side is SUP is kinda hard for a newbie as the lake is clearly a play lake. Constantly rough from all the jet skiiers.