Anytime Fitness

Soooooo small!!! Good luck getting any decent lifts in on the smallest free weight area ever! Way to much crammed in one tiny space. Can’t move weighs off the «rubber floor» either because apparently there is a restaurant below them that even the slightest tap on the floor is bothersome.
Overall the gym is clean. Plenty of changing rooms. Two bathrooms. Only cubbies (no lockers) for personal belongings so I wouldn’t bring anything valuable.

I love Anytime Fitness, and this is my favorite of the 3 locations I have visited so far.
Reasons I like Anytime in general:
–Open 24 hours so I can hit the gym really early before work, or evenings on the weekends (besides price, this was my biggest issue with some of the Lifetime locations).
–Several convenient locations, and membership includes access to all of them. I joined when I was living in the burbs and locked myself into an 18 month contract for the cheaper rate… and then moved to Minneapolis a few months later. No problem though, because there are locations within a few miles of my new work and home!
–Everything you need in a gym but no unnecessary frills.
Specific to this location:
–An area with a pull-​up bar, kettle bells, jump ropes and stability balls for those of us who get bored with weight machines.
–Plenty of cardio equipment.
–Several changing rooms.
–A decent free weight area.
My one complaint? ONLY ONE SQUAT RACK. This location is never uncomfortably busy, even during the after-​work or lunch break workout rush, but during these hours, there is usually a wait for this piece of equipment.

Gary Ronning is the reason I decided to stay with Anytime Fitness.
At the time I met Gary last summer, I had been with Anytime Fitness for 3 ½ years. I had been loosing my motivation to workout. I always enjoyed Anytime and it always had everything I needed, but I thought maybe I just needed a change of scenery.
I met Gary at the University location for a promotion. I saw him talking to another member about personal training. The first thing I noticed was that he was in amazing shape. (He practices what he preaches!) I decided to ask him about personal training. Gary sat down with me and asked me about my personal fitness goals, something I really hadn’t considered. In talking with him I realized that, he is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition and how the body processes food. I was so impressed with his knowledge and that he took the time to answer all my questions, that I decided to stay at Anytime and train with Gary. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
I have been training with Gary for about 6 months now, and I recently signed up for another 5 months because of the amazing results I have had. Also, I look forward to my training time with Gary; he is a very personable guy who makes training fun. He has taken the time to get to know me and knows how to help me get the most out of my workouts.
A bonus to my training sessions with Gary are the group bootcamp workout sessions that he leads throughout the week. Not only are they a fun way for me to enhance my weight training with some brisk cardio conditioning, they have helped me meet other members of the gym. Being kind of a shy guy, this has always been difficult for me.
So thanks Gary for helping me realize that to attain my goals I didn’t need a new gym, I just needed a new approach.

For me the best characteristic of this gym is one’s ability to be relatively anonymous. The regulars keep to themselves or are otherwise a genuinely friendly bunch, as are the owners/​managers. The gym is always clean and well-​maintained; any breakdowns are taken care of pretty quickly. There is always plenty of free parking around, and even at peak hours one doesn’t feel swamped by other people. I enjoy coming here and will continue to.

I joined Anytime Fitness in May 2011 after years at the big clubs, and it’s been the best decision ever. For convenience it can’t be beat, and the owners keep it in top notch condition — great equipment — the new remodel makes a huge difference.
I’ve worked with several different personal trainers in the past, and in my opinion, Gary Ronning is by far the best. His knowledge is broad and deep — the superb condition he keeps himself in is proof of that. I’ve set some pretty ambitious bodybuilding goals, and with Gary’s help I know I’ll get there. In both training and diet, he pushes me to the max for best results. The workouts are hard and focused, with lots of positive reinforcement and always a smile. Bootcamps are a blast (but exhausting!). I’ve seen Gary work with several other clients, from serious endurance athletes to new moms to surgery recovery patients — he adapts his programs effectively to the goals and limitations of each client. I would recommend working with Gary without reservation — he’s great.
As I approach my 60^th birthday, I’m stronger and healthier than I’ve ever been. Thanks Gary!

I just moved to MN from WI and I’ve been a member of Anytime Fitness for almost 6 years. I’ve been to plenty of their facilities (if you’re a member you can use any gym, anywhere), but this one takes the cake. The staff members acknowledge you when you’re there, the machines are all very well maintained and it is a clean facility.
I used to look at Anytime Fitness as just a place to work out, having been to this facility I now feel like I have a bunch of friends to motivate me to work out harder and live healthier. LOVE this gym!

Inexpensive gym with free weights, nautilus, ellipticals, treadmills.
Tanning beds available (God help you).
You can use facilities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, which is sweet. Plenty of parking. Flatscreen TVs. Lockers available, as is a shower, but you have to bring your own towel.
Nice mix of people, and decidedly not a pick-​up scene.
Kind of bare bones, but very affordable. Not great if you’re unsure how to use the various machines, as there isn’t always someone on site. If you know your way around a gym, and need an inexpensive, accessible place to go, I think this works really well.
No, it doesn’t have a sauna, pool, child care, or a juice bar. But it only costs about $ 50 per month, so it’s hard to complain. Bring your own juice.