I was really impressed by SOTA Fitness! I found SOTA on Class Pass and was convenient to book. As a…read morebodybuilder, I prefer to lift at the gym but this class made me feel great and gave an amazing workout. My first class was lower body with Kristine and my second was upper body with Elliot. Both instructors went through each movement and gave fantastic explanations. Both instructors made sure to walk around the room, motiving all of their guests. SOTA fitness was clean, a lot of parking, and had lots of different equipment. Looking forward to coming back next time I visit MN!

SOTA Fitness is an incredible gym with amazing trainers and a wonderful atmosphere. Most of my…read moresessions have been with Sean Tumilson and he is FANTASTIC! The trainers track each person's progress and devise a set of exercises for each session that help you to achieve your goals in a safe and effective way. Sean ensures that I am using the correct posture when executing an exercise and, because of his expertise, I am stronger and more confident when working out with him or on my own. The owner, Phil Schrupp, makes sure each client is on track to achieve their individual goals and comes up with fun ways to everyone motivated. If you are looking for a gym, look no further because SOTA Fitness is the best!

Can't say enough about how Dr Josh has helped me through my many aliments! He listens and is able…read moreto somehow always treat my problem, and at 60 I've had a few!

I went to see Dr. Matt Wiest at The Center of Movement after he was at my gym one afternoon…read moreoffering massages to people who just finished working out. I'd had pain in my lower back for years that was steadily getting worse, and it was to the point that I had already decided I needed to do something about it. I'd seen two different chiropractors in the past and gotten some short term relief, but it didn't fix the problem. So the truth is that I didn't expect much from this new guy either, but I figured it couldn't hurt to try. (I had gotten a free massage so I felt like I had to do a follow-up with him.) Within two visits, Dr. Matt had the cause of my pain figured out and gave me some exercises to do to take some of the workload off of my lower back. After the second week, I was cautiously optimistic that my back was feeling better. After about four weeks, I knew for certain that it was actually working. It's been about two months now, and my back pain is drastically lower. Most days it's non-existent, and that is because Dr. Matt took the time to figure out what was causing my back pain and teach me what I needed to do to alleviate it. It's not magic - it takes work on my part as well as going in for adjustments, but it's easy to do the work when I can feel the results. In addition to being a good doctor, he's a friendly, fun guy and the rates are extremely reasonable as far as I am concerned. I'd refer anyone I know to him without hesitation.

The best fitness experience of my life. I've almost been here for 3 years now. The CrossFit…read moredefinition is performing "functional movements that are constantly varied at high intensity." This CrossFit box brings all the best: challenging workouts, small class sizes (limited to 12 people), and a supportive community. To be honest, I was beyond intimidated to start classes here. I postponed it for a year to 'try and get into better shape'. I thought CrossFit was for elite athletes only & I was far from that. I eventually joined. What I found is an amazing community of people who were interested in being the best versions of themselves. I can clear my mind, follow the movements & get a great workout within a short period of time. Every workout is challenge that humbles me & makes me dig deep. Another thing I love is that I'm in & out in 1 hour. That's it. No more 2.5 hours at LifeTime Fitness fighting for a locker, fighting for a spot in class and showering. Each class consists of a warm-up, lifting series (15 min.), and workout (typically 20 minutes or less). It's not a cheap gym, but you get your money's worth. The instruction is personal, form is monitored closely, and everyone here knows your name. You are a part of something. You are held accountable (your friends will ask where the hell you've been if you don't show up on Monday). I'm in the best shape of my life, I look better at 31 years old than I did at 21. This CrossFit box is owned & operated by Jordan Below. He coaches most of the classes & has a couple other certified coaches help out as well. Everyone is here to help support your personal goals & Jordan is happy to offer advice and support with nutrition as well. I can't imagine working out anywhere else.

The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and friendly which is what made me make this box my home…read more Everyone is super nice and welcoming and the staff is super open to you scaling any workout as needed.

I have been training with Lenora for a couple of months now and feel like the luckiest person in…read morethe world to have found her. I did a ton of research when l started looking for a personal trainer and interviewed several trainers in person. While they were all great in their own right, Lenora stood out among the rest. She has a solid education backing her training up and truly approaches it in a holistic way, which was exactly what I was looking for. So far she has helped me greatly! We are working through some postural issues I have and she is really great during every session making sure we are doing the right exercises to help strengthen and balance my body and changing something if it isn't working. Lenora really knows her stuff. She also helps me out nutritionally and is very educated in this as well. She makes workouts fun, but also kicks your a$$. She is very good at helping you learn to push yourself and cheering you on the whole way. She finds out what really motivates you and utilizes that in your sessions. She's firm, yet gentle and nurturing at the same time. Basically, she is amazing. She is changing my body, mind and spirit....my whole life! I will be continuing to work with her for a while. She is also guiding me through training for a 1/2 marathon. I have never been a runner, but with her help, I am becoming one...at age 34! I have also lost weight, toned up, gained confidence, etc. I HIGHLY recommend Lenora of Holistic Personal Training. You will not be sorry!

I am writing to strongly endorse my personal trainer, Lenora Lemke. I met Lenora when I was…read moredetermined to establish a consistent exercise routine and healthy lifestyle. She has helped me achieve those goals and MUCH MORE. She used her training as a therapist to guide me through a time when I was in a toxic unsafe work environment and trying to keep depression at bay. She used her body understanding to help me get my body structurally aligned. She used her training in nutrition to assess my specific needs and advise me. I could text her a nutrition question and know her answers were based on the latest research! On top of all her technical skills, she is one of the kindest, high integrity people I know. Anyone would benefit from working with and knowing Lenora. Although she has moved across the country, I still have a weekly check in with Lenora that helps me to keep on track. Her advice is always spot on!

This review is based on a one week free pass where I attended three different classes. I will say…read morethe instructors go out of their way to be super friendly and learn your name right away. Then while you were working out they will say things like "nice job Corey!" Also the other people attending class were very peppy and :-). The classes are 30 minutes which I didn't think was long enough. Part of the way they saved time was having you warm up while they showed you how to do the moves. That was way too much for my brain to handle, trying to learn 10 exercises while doing leg lifts. It was typically some sort of circuit format. One day it was do 10 reps of all 10 exercises the first time, eight reps the second time around and so on. Another day the exercise was timed for 40 seconds. Some of the exercises were very basic, do a Burpee, but others were more complicated and it was hard to remember exactly how to do. I will say, every time I asked for help, they were right over there. But this was a noon class with eight students, I can imagine it would be more difficult to get individual attention with 25 students. Also I noticed some of the people were doing the exercise wrong and they weren't being corrected. I was told they won't correct you if you're doing the exercise wrong but it still getting you a good exercise. This place seems to be targeted to people who are not in very good shape vs people who are already in shape. There are plenty of before and after pictures on the wall to attest to this. They do a before and after picture for their 21 day challenge. But I must say some of my friends who are going here (who are in shape) enjoy it very much. I went to another place where they had videos of the exercises and it was nice to be able to look up and see how to do the exercise. This place is $167 a month. You can try it out free for three days, they had a special try it out for a week for free, they also have $100 off your first month promo right now.

I found out about St. Louis Park Fit Body Boot Camp when I asked my local Zumba Fitness Instructor…read morefor an Instructor recommendation for when I visit the Twin Cities. She spoke highly of Tracy. Her class is great and it was often an hour of respite from dealing with stressful family situations. Tracy follows the Zumba formula (as a licensed Zumba Fitness Instructor myself, I appreciate this immensely) and fills her classes with fun and flavor!

The facility is always clean, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the amenities are top-notch…read more I truly enjoy spending time here and highly recommend it.

The facility is definitely an oldie but a goodie. I kind of like that it's a maze, but definitely…read morebe sure to leave yourself time to orient yourself if it's your first time. Parking feels tight, but the ramp is extremely convenient and there's always plenty of space. I always love having a covered parking space, especially on hot or snowy days. The classes here are some of my favorite. I really like that the GTX area is separate from the rest of the weight training, but still plenty of room. The upstairs track is also great - haven't taken a class there yet, but it looks like a lot of fun. The locker rooms feel a little smaller, but overall it's not too cramped so just plan accordingly and you're set.

The location for Mad Dog Fitness is the lower level of the First National Bank in Plymouth, MN…read more This location is ideal because of the easy access to I-494 and Hwy 55. For a consistently changing work out that will make you go back the next day just to find out what your going to do. I strongly encourage you to check out Marti's program. If you want cardio and core, see Marti for more!

Hitting 50 years old was a killer for me. Aerobic work outs just were not enough to change the…read moredirection mother nature was taking me. Mad Dog Boot camp has made a big difference in my health. I am stronger, firmed up, and stopped gaining weight. The spring floor is really easy on the joints and the barefoot work out helps me work on balance. If you are looking for a challenge that meets you at your fitness level from an informed fitness instructor I recommend Mad Dog Barefoot Fitness.