Northeast Fitness — Attraction in Minneapolis

Can I give 6 stars? This gym is amazing! The vibe is non-intimidating, supportive, and fun! The instructors are skilled and hilarious and somehow make doing planks fun. They also make everyone feel welcome. I've only been for Pilates classes but have been to several of them and loved them all. Pilates classes tend to draw a female crowd which can be intimidating but this studio couldn't be further from that. Everyone is welcoming, no one cares what you wear (Lulu who? Wear your favorite t-shirt), and every skill level is accommodated.

They have 4 reformer machines so for classical reformer classes, they have 4 spots. I typically go over lunch and book ~5 days out and usually don't have an issue getting a spot. They use the MindBody app and have their own app as well so booking classes is easy! They use a waitlist and most times I've been on the waitlist, I get added to the class.

The instructors mix things up and keep it interesting with fun music! I've been to reformer classes elsewhere with soft, soothing music and it nearly put me to sleep. Not here! Expect 80s jams from Jean, Lizzo from Andrea, and the Doobie Brothers (or Beyonce!) from Ruth.

They have a Pilates Circuit class that combines the reformer, jump board, tower, chair, mat, TRX, and more. I haven't done the same workout in a Circuit class once. Circuit classes can have 12 (or maybe even 16) people in a class which is super fun and keeps the energy in class moving.

The studio has cubbies for your belongings, a bathroom, towels, and a shower. They have a parking lot with maybe 10 spots and tons of parking spots along the street. I haven't had an issue with parking but they are next door to Psycho Suzi's so on a summer Saturday, give yourself extra time to park. Upstairs they have the "Treehouse" where they hold barre, Pilates, and yoga classes. The back wall of the studio is all windows that face the Mississippi. They also have the "Basement" where they have open gym and weight classes. They even have open gym times in the "Treehouse" with the Pilates equipment!

Their prices are wonderful! Your first week is free so definitely try that. I did and 6 months later, am still going to classes. Your first month of unlimited classes is $59 which is INSANE for Pilates. Their memberships get you any class - reformer, yoga, kettlebells, whatever! PLUS unlimited access to open gym times. After the intro month, their prices and membership options vary but are still some of the most affordable options I've seen. They have a 12-class-a-month option for $135 which means each class is $11.25 - for reformer classes! I've seen studios charge $35 for one class.

They host free outdoor workouts in the park, bike rides, and "Planks & Dranks" events at local bars.

If you're looking for great workouts, a supportive workout community, and affordable classes, try a class at NE Fitness. I suggest the Pilates Circuit Class with Andrea to get you started....

I joined this fitness center a bit more than a month ago because of the awesome reviews, and I must say they are all spot on. The location is very convenient for me, and as someone who has struggled to get to the gym and then continue going to the gym it’s been perfect. I am actually excited to go to my workout classes here, which says A LOT! I am mostly a fitness newbie, and I am also a POC and in a larger body, but I’ve never felt anything but included and welcomed here (and never in that weird, uncomfortable and condescending way other fitness centers have made me feel in the past). The instructors are great (Kathy Leggit, for example, is just phenomenal when it comes to taking care of her students) and so are the members. I love how another reviewer mentioned that this place focuses on movement for better health, wellbeing, and strength. This is so refreshing. I am so over that toxic mindset of only seeing your fitness accomplishments via a number on a scale. I went ahead and got a whole year’s’ unlimited membership and I’m honestly so pumped to continue coming here. The trial period and trial offers are really generous; I highly recommend at least...

The Northeast Fitness is a great addition to the Minneapolis area known as Nordeast. It is an independent business owned by 2 women. The instructors are personal. The classes aren’t too big. Plenty of one on one instruction if needed. NE Fitness is a great “fit” for anyone who has ever felt intimidated to go to the gym. The instructors are very encouraging and enthusiastic and make it fun. It is not a competitive atmosphere. Everyone should feel comfortable working out here. Men, women, older, younger, and all body types. Plus if you take a class in the back room of the "treehouse" area, you can look out at the Mississippi River. It can be quite beautiful at certain times of the day or seasons. The group classes are a fun place to be. It is a lot more fun to exercise with others who are excited to be there thanks to the fun-sometimes funny-and engaging instructors. There are a variety of classes to choose from. I feel they are good at keeping things fresh by introducing new exercises in class. So if you are interested in weight training, cycling, Pilates, Halo, Barre, Yoga, and more, try the 1-week free unlimited classes introduction to see if this is...