Bodies by Burgoon — Local services in Minneapolis

My husband and started training with Jason Burgoon about a month ago. Neither of us have previous experience receiving personalized training of any kind, but Jason's services were highly recommended by a friend, so we pushed past our anxiety and gave it a try.

We first met Jason during a 1:1 consultation, which was simply a casual conversation where we got to know him and he got to know us. After the consultation we scheduled our first (free) session with Jason, where he guided us through gentle warm-up exercises which also gave him information to assess our physical abilities. He pushed us a little further in our second session by adding on some strength training, and by our 3rd session we had committed to the $325 starter package ($500 value) to officially be trained by Jason twice a week.

Jason and the environment he fosters at Bodies by Burgoon is one of positivity and support. There are intentionally no mirrors in the space, in order to ensure that everyone focuses on how the exercises feel in their body, and not how they look. Every session we've had with Jason so far has been with other people in the space, but even when Jason is juggling many clients at once, he has a way of making you feel like he's completely focused on you. He gets you set up to do each workout, checks your form, and then lets you complete the reps on your own, so I never feel like he's hovering or that I need to come up with something to talk about. (Besides, he carries the conversation if there's ever a lull.)

What appeals to me the most about Jason's style is that he infuses mental health, positive reinforcement, and humor into everything he teaches. He is one of the most gentle, genuine, non-intimidating people I've ever met. I didn't expect that my strength training experience would be this rewarding - already!

Now that we're settling into a schedule, we are starting to get to know other clients. They represent a wide variety of ages, body shapes, and physical abilities. Many clients tell us they have been seeing Jason for 6 or 7 years! I can see why.

Don't be intimidated. You have nothing to lose by scheduling a 1:1 consultation to see if Bodies by Burgoon is the right place for you. Even if it isn't for you, you'll walk away with a smile on your face for having met...

I’ve been training here for six years. With time I’ve seen staff, programs and equipment come and go. There are a few constants that keep me coming back, the caliber of staff and the community. Ive always ever done the small group training which I can’t recommend enough, to anyone of any skill level. It’s not a formula I see that often for weightlifting at other gyms. For me the sessions are a magical combination of just enough personalized attention that you need for weightlifting but the fun of a group class. The vibes? Immaculate. It can be as social or not social as you’d like, as intense or not as intense as you’d like. I’ve always appreciated how the staff takes our goals and intentions seriously, no matter what they are (I want to compete vs. I just want to get out of the house. Both valid!). The staff are top tier and genuinely good people. If you don’t care for fitness science, they don’t mind. But if you do, they’ll be very excited to answer your questions and send you home with things to do. These people are absolute nerds about fitness. The staff’s engagement with the latest science means the programs and approaches are always evolving. As a client I really appreciate that. It keeps things interesting, yes, but also their willingness to accept new findings and adjust is big a marker of success in my book. I feel like it could be so easy to get complacent in how you train, but that’s never been the case here. By nature of showing up anywhere consistently for six years I’ve gotten to know so many people in the small group trainings, as familiar to me as my coworkers. So many friendships and networks established, it’s helped me feel connected to my community. When I notice new clients training when I’m in, I’m really stoked for them that they will get to...

Bodies x Burgoon is the best decision I've made in a long time. Have been an active member for two months and if I was made of money, I'd live there. This is the furthest from corporate you'll get while still having the benefit of a dedicated brick and mortar with top of the line equipment. These are real people who will treat you with love, respect, and kindness.

They will hear your goals and help you meet them. They'll also hear your dislikes and modify instead of convincing you that this one particular movement or machine is imperative to your fitness. It's a mental game and they understand that. The trainers deserve awards, both of them. This is true for all the staff, who simply never falter on positive and warm vibes. They are incredible, service-oriented folks who take their time, explain themselves, and help so many build the strongest bodies of their life times. Yes, you quickly learn it's all about strength, whether your goal is to lose weight or body build. I love that re-centered focus.

If you're wondering--indeed, the results are tangible for me at 8 weeks. If you've reached a breaking point on your wellness journey, if you maybe feel enough is enough and are looking for partners in YOUR health, in YOUR life, come here.

Such a rare MN find. Your search can stop now. You've landed.

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