Studio ME Fitness — Attraction in Minneapolis

This review is long overdue, but I wanted to take the time to share my great experience at Studio ME. I began in September 2022 with the 12 Week Transformation program. It was my first time to this gym, or any gym for that matter, in a very long time, but I was 100% dedicated. And for anyone considering this specific program, I would advise you to know that you will live and breath the transformation program in its duration, so make sure you are dedicated, as well.

That said, unfortunately I was unable to finish the program. I wound up with a debilitating injury that took several months to heal. so I had to drop out. It was devastating. And before you ask, no, it wasn't due to any result of the program. In my case, it was a weird rib anomaly, totally to do with my own body structure. In fact, for any injuries, sensitivities, aches, or sores that you may be experiencing, your trainer will be able to accommodate that and come up with fantastic, equally challenging exercises.

My trainer was Billy, and I couldn't recommend him more. I have always been so nervous about working directly with a trainer, but he made me feel so comfortable within even just a day, and by the end of my first week, those nerves were totally gone. He is encouraging but not pushy, pays close attention to his clients, and is an overall fantastic trainer. Megan, who owns the studio (I'm not sure if she does any training anymore or no), makes sure to regularly check-in with studio clients, organize studio events, and just keeps the positive atmosphere really going.

And for results? I completed about 2 months of the transformation program. For my biology, I didn't see a lot of weight loss quite yet or inches off the waistline - I was sort of right on the precipice - but holy moly did I gain a much of muscle strength. I was accomplishing things I didn't really think were possible. For how out of shape I was, the growth was remarkable.

The sad news for me is that I am now moving too far away to be able to attend this studio any longer even though I am now healed. I have been looking around the area I am moving to and keep comparing everything to Studio Me, and can only hope I find such an awesome gym or studio in my new location. If you're on the fence about joining Studio Me, I would urge you to definitely set up a consultation and check it...

Having recently moved to the Twin Cities, I was desperate to find my new fit family and a gym that could whip me back into shape. in an effective and safe manner. As a former endurance athlete and CrossFit member, my body was in need of some TLC! Recovering from injuries and worn out from running countless miles a year for over a decade, I need something different. I scoured the Internet, and while there are host of gyms throughout the cities, I kept returning to StudioME. After I took my first class, I was hooked.

StudioME has something for everyone at every level. The combination of low impact, high-intensity strength training is super effective and NEVER boring! Classes incorporate body weight movements, dumb bells, kettle bells, water-rowing machines, and TRX. It keeps your body guessing! The programming is great for building a strong, lean body. Another plus is that it helps bust through plateaus!

Also, if you’re a data junkie like me, you plot progress. StudioME uses the MyZone heart rate monitoring app. You can see your efforts in real time while you workout! And with periodic benchmark events and challenges, you can really track your progress and watch your fitness take shape.

The most unique and compelling features of the studio are the built-in incentives and group support that starts from day one. Cyclical 8-week boot camps give members who need structure and accountability repeated opportunities to form healthy, consistent habits. The monthly challenges keep things lively and interesting, as well as offering chances to enter drawings for cool prizes like t-shirts, massage, or a free month of classes! I mean, sign me up! Who wouldn’t love that?!

Another crucial characteristic, and perhaps best of all, is StudioME’s atmosphere and philosophy. The class sizes are small and intimate. The coaches and members are body-positive, warm, and welcoming. Megan and her team of coaches meet every member where they are on their fitness journey. Members cheer each other on. Coaches are eager to help. All aspects of fitness are addressed: nutrition, functional movement, flexibility, strength, endurance, and mobility. It is a total body experience that is addictive in the most positive way.

At StudioME, fitness is not simply a class you take, it is a lifestyle you build with...

I've been a member of StudioME since the spring of 2015, and in December 2023 I started working with the Studio's in house physical therapist Dr. Bailey. I injured my left shoulder and began working with Dr. Bailey to understand what was injured and how to rehabilitate it. What I believed was a shoulder injury actually encompassed muscles in the neck, shoulder and lats down to my mid back. Dr. Bailey and I met regularly over the subsequent months and uncovered and rehabilitated the major and minor muscles that were injured. We used a combination of dry needling with electrical stimulation, stretches and weighted exercises that evolved over time. A combination of in person sessions, collaboration between her and my incredible trainer Coach Alan, and at home therapy exercises healed and repaired everything by early April 2024. I'm very happy that Dr. Bailey joined the studio and is readily available for anyone who goes there. If you are looking for a gym and have experienced injuries in the past then I highly recommend StudioME because of the incredible and talented fitness coaches and the accessibility to Dr. Bailey.

I've been a member of StudioME since the spring of 2015, and in May 2023 Coach Robin, Coach and owner Megan and Coach Sammy organized an impressive and well planned power lifting competition for studio members. Robin is my coach and he developed an excellent training regimen that I followed for the months leading up to the competition, and this prepared me to perform at my best, and even better than I had thought was possible. Before the competition they recruited volunteers to help change weights and adjust bar positions during the event, recorded and distributed videos to explain proper form for each lift, and provided detailed guidance on what to bring to the event (food, drinks, what to wear). During the competition they lead every lifter through a comprehensive warm up, and made everyone feel great after every attempt on each exercise (squat - bench - deadlift). Awards were given to the top lifters at the conclusion of the event, and everyone felt proud for participating. They perpetuated the great atmosphere that you can find every day in the studio. Thanks very much to Robin, Megan, Sammy and everyone else who...