The Firm - A Workout Studio

01/04/03

Workout worth every dollar

by srm120 at Citysearch

Aerobic and kickboxing classes are the best anywhere! I've never worked so hard during aerobics in my life. Instructors have enthusiasm and innovation that motivates and sometimes entertains - they are attentive to students! The staff exude energy. And, while you're butt will drag after a 75-minute class, your metabolism will thank you!

• Pros: fun, challenging, good value
• Cons: only one location

09/12/09

Best fitness classes ever!

by sunflowerisa at Citysearch

The Firm does have the best fitness classes in town with excellent, caring, personable fun instructors...! The classes range from Spinning, aerobics (circuit, striptease, funk, muscle training, etc), pilates, yoga, bag boxing, and even russian kettleball! I haven't tried boxing or kettleball yet, but I am sure it is as effective, fun and good as the rest... I am a regular now at SPINNING, YOGA, and Pilates at the firm. Before the FIRM, I use to take Yoga at one of the top Yoga places in the city...and I was pleasantly surprised that the Firm offers yoga every weekday, with excellent instructors also...so I don't need to go to two different places for my fitness : ) So for me, joining the FIRM was an excellent choice. I am not much into gym training, but I have used their gym facility and it has top notch equiptment, too! The staff is always friendly and very nice. It's ALWAYS a GREAT DAY at the FIRM and I am very proud to be a member!

• Pros: Best fitness classes and excellent caring instructors
• Cons: NONE

07/14/09

mixed review

by baconator77 at Citysearch

i've been a member for a few years and suddenly found that the gym's/studio's already reduced availability was suddenly reduced/changed even further-without any notice! they now close at 9 pm weeknights, 5 on saturday and 3 on sundays. this was especially irritating and i feel, unfair given that the contract you sign requires members to give a 2 month notice when you decide you'd like to end your membership...

• Pros: knowledgable staff, many wonderful people/staff
• Cons: very expensive, interesting hours, very loud music

03/11/09

Biggest rip off in Minneapolis!!!

by betsy15 at Citysearch

The Firm charges HUGE prices for completely sub-par trainers in a dirty studio. Save your money (and your dignity) and work out somewhere else. I paid TOP dollar to work out with a personal trainer at the Firm, only to have him lean up against the wall and drink a cup of coffee while I worked out completely on my own. Their classes are great, no doubt, but for the money they're charging they should be and, let's face it, in Minneapolis, there are a lot of good classes around. There is no need to pay what the Firm is charging.

• Pros: spin classes are really fun and challenging, free parking
• Cons: High prices, Terrible personal trainers, snotty people

03/11/08

Hardcore and FUN

by Norwego at Citysearch

Just an FYI, the membership is now $99 a month, not $86 as listed above. That is the only downside to The Firm. It is EXPENSIVE.

However, I truly believe it is the best gym in town. I've belonged to all of them: Lifetime, YWCA, YMCA, etc. and The Firm is above and beyond all of them. The classes are hard, be warned. But the instructors are super nice and fun, and won't make you feel bad if you can't keep up. They play great dance music at high decibels, which makes you feel like you are just dancing and having fun rather than working out. If you are looking for intense classes, with great instructors, and high energy dance music, then join The Firm. If you want something more mellow and low impact, this is not the gym for you.

11/08/07

Best classes

by hothotpants at Citysearch

The Firm has the best fitness classes in town! The Firm is innovative, energetic, and inspiring. The Firm always has new ideas to keep me fit and wanting more. I recommend everyone to try a class or use the gym, and see the beautiful brand new equipment that overlooks the Minneapolis skyline with an energy in the place that helps me workout. The Firm has excellent customer service with a variety of services.

• Pros: Excellent customer service, best Personal Trainers, best fitness classes ever!

11/04/07

good work-outs

by dazzle7 at Citysearch

yes, it is on the expensive side but the classes and the machines and most of the staffers are A+. the downside would be the too loud music and availability of lower impact/high energy classes and maybe something for "oldtimers" 45+. personal trainers are fabulous and knowledgeable and i'd recommend this to anyone looking for a swell place to work it out!

• Pros: staff, classes, personal training, machines, members
• Cons: loud music, often seems youth focused, closes early, on the expensive side

10/22/07

Loud and rude!

by remaf001 at Citysearch

The Firm used to be a great place to work out before common courtesy took a dive with the influx of new clients and staff. Some clients feel entitled to double park in the lot to (ironically) shorten their walks to aerobics classes. Some of the staff blast their head banging music at deafening levels; and often several different selections are playing at the same time. Although outmoded and broken equipment was recently replaced with new machines, the men's sauna hasn't worked in years. This place used to be fun but now it's just overpriced with an attitude. Lately, going there is giving me a headache.

• Pros: hip and trendy
• Cons: loud, expensive, rude

01/24/07

Best harcore workout in the country!

by jessrau at Citysearch

I've worked out at many places throughout the country and the Firm is by far the most amazing! I was lucky enough to live in Minneapolis for a time and I never looked so good as when I was a regular at the Firm. The classes are intense, they turn down the lights and turn up the music. Keep up with the instructors and I guarantee you will look as hard bodied in no time. The staff is extremely friendly and the gym is free of pomp and circumstance. However, no amenity is skipped. There are massage therapists, personal trainers, a juice bar, tanning, saunas, etc. Have a great day at the Firm!

• Pros: parking, ambiance, friendly, high energy, educated staff

Editorial Review by Citysearch Editors

by Contributor at Citysearch

This workout studio features classes such as Spinning, boxing, low-impact aerobics, muscle conditioning, step training and cardio funk.

08/06/05

Great Place to work ou

by dennisbtr at Citysearch

I travel a lot for business and I am frequently in Minneapolis. Inevitably, I find myself on a search for a good place to work out. Without question the Firm is one of the best places I have been. It's not a lot of wasted glitz and glam but a comfortable gym with updated equipment and extremely friendly staff. They offer towel service, a juice bar and a wide range of classes. It has a great view of the downtown skyline.

I like it so much that I decided to join even though I don't live in Minneapolis. I make it a point to work out here when in town.