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5 Best Gyms in Minneapolis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 18 gyms in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A gym membership only works if you actually show up, and the gyms in Minneapolis on this page ask very different things of you. They range from trainer-led strength studios and a 24-hour member gym to a class-based neighborhood gym and a downtown YMCA with a pool. Together they hold more than 1,100 Google reviews, with ratings from 4.2 to 5.0, so the format matters as much as the stars.

Short answer: Studio ME Fitness is rated 5.0 from more than 290 Google reviews, a personal-training studio in Northeast Minneapolis. Discover Strength also holds 5.0, with 30-minute coached workouts downtown. Anytime Fitness (4.6) is the 24-hour option, Northeast Fitness (4.9) runs classes, and the Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae (4.2) has a pool.
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Minneapolis Gyms Compared at a Glance

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Studio ME Fitness 5.0 ★ 292 Coached strength training in small groups View ›
2 Discover Strength 5.0 ★ 173 30-minute strength workouts downtown View ›
3 Anytime Fitness 4.6 ★ 269 24-hour access on University Ave View ›
4 Northeast Fitness 4.9 ★ 168 Group classes and Pilates View ›
5 Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae 4.2 ★ 296 Pool and full-service YMCA View ›
5 Best Gyms in Minneapolis (2026)

Each gym, reviewed

Studio ME Fitness logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Studio ME Fitness

5.0292 Google reviews

Studio ME Fitness is a personal-training and strength studio at 305 1st Ave NE. Its site describes private, semi-private and small-group training, with a movement assessment and a dedicated coach for each member. Semi-private sessions run up to six people, each on their own program, and the site lets you book a tour.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise attentive coaches who correct technique
  • One reviewer who had avoided gyms calls it a non-intimidating setting
  • Individual plans written for each person's level and goals
  • A reviewer mentions free heated parking
  • Visitors from out of town describe a welcoming atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • Sessions are by appointment, so it is not a walk-in gym
  • One reviewer describes the equipment as fairly basic, with the value in the coaching
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume292 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A trainer-led studio, not a big-box gym. Choose it if you want a plan and a coach rather than a floor of equipment to figure out on your own.

Website+1952-234-7464 Directions

305 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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#2🕑 Open 7 days

Discover Strength

5.0173 Google reviews

Discover Strength Downtown Minneapolis is a strength studio at 120 South 6th St. Its site describes 30-minute workouts twice a week with a trainer, in one-on-one or small-group formats, and a free intro workout. The site says its trainers are exercise physiologists with exercise science degrees.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say workouts are efficient and purposeful
  • Trainers are described as friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to form
  • One reviewer says sessions finish in 30 minutes
  • A reviewer calls the app easy for scheduling

Worth knowing

  • The format is short, scheduled sessions rather than open gym time
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume173 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Suits people who want a short, structured workout and a trainer's eye on their form. It is a studio, not a place to drop in and wander the floor.

Website+1612-445-4458 Directions

120 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Anytime Fitness logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Anytime Fitness

4.6269 Google reviews

Anytime Fitness at 2718 University Ave SE is a member gym that its site says is open to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The site lists cardio and strength equipment, a free trial, personalized fitness plans and access to more than 6,000 gyms worldwide. Google lists it as open 24 hours every day.

What people praise

  • Reviewers call the gym clean and well maintained
  • Equipment variety, including free weights and machines, gets repeated mention
  • One reviewer says it is rarely crowded, so there is little waiting
  • One reviewer mentions shower facilities and ample parking

Worth knowing

  • Not every rating is a five; some members have rated it lower
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume269 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency12 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for odd hours and a self-directed workout. Reviewers also mention staff and group training, so ask what is on offer when you tour.

Website+1612-455-4100 Directions

2718 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Northeast Fitness logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Northeast Fitness

4.9168 Google reviews

Northeast Fitness at 1828 Marshall St NE calls itself a neighborhood community fitness center. Its site lists group fitness classes, personal training and Pilates, with in-person and virtual classes and a free intro week. Google lists split hours across the day rather than one continuous block.

What people praise

  • One reviewer praises patient instructors who teach newcomers to lift safely
  • A wide range of classes, including Pilates, weight training and yoga, comes up
  • One reviewer describes a welcoming, no-judgment community
  • Classes adapt to different skill levels

Worth knowing

  • Hours are split by day, so check the schedule before you go
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume168 · 69th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A class-based neighborhood gym. A good match if you like an instructor leading the workout and a regular crowd.

Website+1612-367-4161 Directions

1828 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae

4.2296 Google reviews

Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae is a full-service gym at 651 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Google lists a swimming pool, sauna, basketball court, weightlifting area, Pilates and yoga studios. Its site mentions fitness classes, personal training and swim lessons.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the pool, locker rooms and showers
  • Friendly staff come up repeatedly
  • A reviewer with an out-of-town YMCA membership was given guest access
  • A reviewer recommends the hydro massage

Worth knowing

  • Its 4.2 rating is the lowest on this page, and the ratings are more mixed than the others
  • One reviewer notes the pool sometimes closes when the lifeguard is on break
  • Sunday is not listed among the open days
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume296 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown61% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The broadest facilities here, and the only one with a pool. Visit before joining, since its ratings are more mixed than the trainer-led studios.

Website+1612-371-9622 Directions

651 Nicollet Mall Unit 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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Reading the scorecards

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the gym, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of reviewers counts for more than a 5.0 from a few. Recency reflects how recently members still leave reviews.

What a gym membership costs in Minneapolis

Pricing depends on the format, and each gym sets its own plans. Prices aren’t compared here, so ask each gym for its current rates, contract length and cancellation terms, and take the free trial, tour or intro offered where one is listed.

Gyms near you across Minneapolis

Studio ME Fitness and Northeast Fitness both describe themselves as Northeast Minneapolis gyms. Discover Strength and the Dayton YMCA are downtown, Anytime Fitness is on University Ave SE. Looking for a gym near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

Questions to ask before you join a gym

  • Is there a free trial, tour or intro session, and what does it include?
  • Is the membership month to month, or is there a contract?
  • How do I cancel or freeze it?
  • Who writes my program, and how often is it updated?
  • What hours are staffed, and what hours can I train unattended?

Frequently asked questions

Which gyms in Minneapolis are open 24 hours?

Anytime Fitness on University Ave SE says it is open to members 24/7, and Google lists it as open 24 hours every day. The others keep set hours. Studio ME Fitness, for example, lists weekday hours from 5:15 AM to 7:30 PM.

Is there a gym with a pool in Minneapolis here?

The Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae on Nicollet Mall lists a swimming pool and sauna, and reviewers mention the pool. It also lists a basketball court, Pilates and yoga studios.

What is the difference between a strength studio and a regular gym?

Studio ME Fitness and Discover Strength are coached: you train by appointment with a trainer on a set plan. Anytime Fitness, Northeast Fitness and the YMCA are membership gyms, with open equipment or classes.

Can I try a Minneapolis gym before joining?

Several list a way in. Discover Strength offers a free intro workout, Northeast Fitness a free intro week, Studio ME Fitness a tour, and Anytime Fitness a free trial, according to their sites.

Picking the right fit

If you want coaching, start with Studio ME Fitness or Discover Strength. If you want freedom, look at Anytime Fitness or the YMCA. Take the free trial or intro that fits before you sign anything.

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