Statera is the perfect gym for anyone to at wants a no frills gym/doesn't want to pay for all the…read moreads ons some of the other gyms have (e.g., sauna, tanning booth, smoothie bar, etc.). Statera is small and clean. It has everything you need including a bunch of free weights, multiple squat racks, cardio machines, and lots of weight machines. It was a bit difficult to find a time when the front desk person was working so that I could pick up my key, but after that it was super convenient since everyone gets their own key and can buzz in at practically any time.

It was an amazing 45 FAST cycle class. The instructor was so positive. They had fans and windows…read moreopen for good air flow. Great workout! There was plenty of parking in their front lot.

Studio Me focuses on personal training and small group training, with some bootcamp and yoga…read moreclasses. The facility is a little hidden, and only accessible through a door inside the parking garage (see photo of mural near the doors, and the buzzer). When I went, the buzzer wasn't working, so I was stuck in the garage for a few minutes until someone saw my email for help and came to let me in. There is free parking validation for the parking ramp available. The workout space and changing area was very nice- colorful, clean and with lots of plants as decor. I was part of a semi-private training group of 4 people. The coach was professional and friendly, and rotated among each person to supervise or demonstrate movements. The workout started with foam rolling and some warm-up movements, then transitioned into high-rep low-resistance activation movements, incorporated 3 different higher-weight movements, and ended with a short cardio finisher. The entire workout was guided by a tablet, onto which the class plan for the day had ben pre-loaded. It had a timer and listed the weights and reps for each movement. When you finished one set, you simply clicked "continue" on the screen and the next exercise you had to do would appear. I think this tool is useful for keeping track of individual progress (both with overall weight progression over time and during a particular workout), especially when in a group setting, but I found the constant required engagement with the tablet to be annoying. I really didn't like having to click after every set of every exercise. It made me feel like the tablet was telling me the workout, rather than the coach, and given that the studio only allows access for guided workouts, this didn't work for me. (Note: when you sign up, you also get access to 8 bootcamp or yoga workout sessions a month in addition to your personal training). The studio was having an upcoming 10th anniversary celebration, so there is a community of people who utilize the offerings. Studio Me also offers fit testing, and quarterly challenges for clients. They want you to come consistently and ideally at the same times each week to ensure you progress. I can see this kind of workout being good for people with a very specific goal (like they say on their website, some kind of physical therapy or lifting goal), but it wasn't the right fit for me, as I didn't feel like I got a full-body workout from my 45 minutes, and I didn't like the tablet system. The sessions are also super expensive: 2 sessions a week under a 6 month contract costs $359, 3 sessions $539. 2 sessions a week under a 12 month contract costs $327, 3 sessions $490.

If you're someone who usually dreads working out, StudioME is the place that will change your mind!…read moreI'm not a gym person by any stretch, but the trainers here are simply amazing. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable, and they genuinely meet you where you're at, be it through fitness coaching or private training. They never push you beyond your limits, but instead, encourage you in ways that make you want to keep going. What really stands out is how welcoming the atmosphere is; there's no judgment, just a sense that everyone is there to feel their best. The trainers take time to understand your goals and challenges and adjust routines in ways that feel manageable, which has been huge for me as someone who feels intimidated by fitness. Every session feels like progress, and I leave each time feeling accomplished rather than overwhelmed. StudioME has really shifted my perspective on working out, and I'm actually excited to keep coming back! For anyone who feels hesitant about the gym scene, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

This was my first spin class ever so I don't have much perspective on how to rate it. I really did…read morelove it though and can see why people love it so much. The studio was small and had a very NYC street grafitti and warehouse vibe. The lighting is dramatic and had a night club feel to it. I have to say the instructor was great at using the lighting and music to create an inclusive and almost imaginary kind of environment. The rest if the world was completely shut out and on pause. Lisa also made sure that I had the bike adjusted properly and found me a gel cover for the tiny and rock hard seat. I swear that bike seat was like medieval torture torwards the end of class and is the ONLY negative I experienced.

I can't say enough good things about Torque cycling... I had me first class nearly 3 weeks ago and…read moreI'm hooked. I especially love being able to book a bike ahead of time via their app. Eric is the bomb! Give this place a shot, you won't be disappointed.

My daughter and I spent nearly two years training at Hive Martial Arts, drawn to the supportive…read morecommunity fostered by Mr. Froeming and other members, which quickly felt like family. With over a decade of experience coaching all ages--especially youth--I also served as an assistant coach and videographer at Hive, supporting the school in any way I could. Unfortunately, a recent incident with a confrontational parent, Andrea Deshone, exposed serious gaps in the school's approach to conflict resolution. After a class, Andrea aggressively approached me over a complaint from her daughter, Stella, an instructor at Hive that day. Instead of addressing her concerns professionally, Stella went to her mother, who then confronted me. Despite my calm requests for space, Andrea refused to back away and even stepped closer when I expressed that I felt threatened, effectively cornering me. She got so close that I could feel her breath and spit. Mr. Froeming and another student approached, and I pleaded for help, explaining that I felt attacked and trapped. It can be as frightening for a man to feel threatened by a woman, knowing that defending oneself could have serious consequences. Unfortunately, this nuance was not acknowledged here. A trusted adult student witnessed the exchange, observing that I had simply asked a question of the only instructor in my group. Later, this student confirmed to Mr. Pallesen that I had done nothing wrong. Despite this corroboration and texts supporting my account, Mr. Pallesen never acknowledged this and chose not to address the issue. Initially, he agreed to mediate, but after I submitted a personal account explaining the incident's impact on my CPTSD--which affected me severely for two weeks and still affects me--he declined to read it and suggested I pretend the incident hadn't happened. When I asked if he would take the situation seriously if the genders were reversed, he confirmed that he would, highlighting an inconsistency. In our exchanges, Mr. Pallesen shared his own experience with Andrea, recounting how her family aggressively confronted him in 2017 about his treatment of children, saying, "What the f--k happened? Why are you treating the kids like this?" According to him, this intervention forced him to self-reflect, helping him save his business. He also explained that Andrea's family threatened him with a bad review, which he acknowledged could have impacted his business. This may explain his reluctance to address my situation directly, but I genuinely hope he learns from this experience as he did with his previous encounter so he can grow as both an instructor and a leader. This experience reflects broader concerns about leadership and standards at Hive. During one leadership lecture, Mr. Pallesen stated that "both political parties are basically the same," a comment that bothered one student, Beth, so much that she responded, "That is the definition of white privilege," highlighting a lack of sensitivity in a group that includes people of color and people of the LGBTQ+ community. While Mr. Froeming and most of the community were wonderful, the lack of professional support from leadership ultimately left my daughter and me feeling disconnected from a place we once considered family. I share this review in the hope that Hive Martial Arts can reflect and grow, strengthening its community for all.

Great school with amazing teachers. My son has been going here for five years. I would never go…read moreanywhere else! I will follow this dojo anywhere if they ever move! Best dojo ever!!!!! :)

You aren't just another number at this gym which is one of the main reasons I commute from…read moreMinneapolis to St. Paul to come here. Greg not only runs his business well but he cares about each and every one of his members. His personal training sessions will push you to your limits where you feel great after the workout. The group blast class on Saturdays have been great to get the "family" together on Saturdays. I would recommend this gym to anyone of any age. Stop by for yourself!

From the owner: We use an open floor plan with a 6 Large flat screen Tvs around the facility. On each of the…read morescreens there are Two Exercises. You do each exercise Twice and you spend 5 Minutes there .. hence the 5 Minute Fitness Gym. The exercises are generally low weight and high repetition geared towards full body workouts that allow us to tone and burn calories. It is east to increase weight to build strength where you see fit. This is not a body building gym. There are six stations giving you a quick full body 30 minute workout We run a set of exercises Monday and Tuesday, a different set Wednesday and Thursday , and a combination on Friday and Saturday. This gives you three different workouts a week. We change one screen or (station) on each of the three workouts a week. There is a Timer up on the wall that tells you right where to be and when to move. You are sure to get the most out of your 30 Minutes.