ALTR — Local services in Minneapolis

This week was my first time at ALTR. I wanted to wait until I had taken a few classes and experienced the facility before posting this review. My verdict: ALTR is HANDS DOWN the best fitness facility in the Twin Cities. The studio in immaculately clean, the instructors are all top-notch and super encouraging, the equipment is high-end, the workout programming has been challenging, and everything even down to the hand soap in the rest rooms, is top quality. One thing I have always hated about HIIT is that it is usually high impact and hard on my joints, but their amazing sprung floor completely changes the game. I took yoga classes from the owner (Vinny) many years ago and was so pleased to see that he has not changed a bit; just so kind, an amazing motivator, and the most fun person to be around—you will leave the studio in the best mood after taking his class! Minneapolis has a plethora of good gyms, but ALTR definitely raises the bar to a...

Totally different and amazing! I played sports at all levels and have worked out for a good chunk of my life. And even with that background, many of the Altr exercises are new to me (be warned, they can still kick your a** though) and use all sorts of weights/bells. I love the variety and the scalability, making it for all ability levels.

And the coaches? They each bring something different to the table but I would recommend a class from any of them. I can't tell you how many times they would yell just what I needed to hear to keep me going.

And the space? If you are looking for the nicest bathrooms/showers in a gym I've ever seen, this is your place. You can tell there is thought in every...

My partner and I joined recently in the Edina location and were really impressed after our free week. We love that we can go at our own pace and never feel judged, the workouts are killer and hit around the whole body with strength and cardio, it doesn't feel like a cult, very supportive and energizing trainers (they will correct form which is nice for newer exercises), and we look forward to continuing our workouts here! We also both think the value is aligned on...