Reviews & Ratings for 501FIT G-Werx

02/11/12

Group Strength All the way!

by teresam80 at Citysearch

I can’t say enough good things about what 501 Fit has done for my health & wellbeing. When I started as one of their group strength clients over a year ago, I had never done strength training before in my life. I was 30 years old, 11 months post-baby and putting on weight. My physical at the doctor showed my blood sugar in pre-diabetic range. When I initially decided to join, it wasn’t for my health but to tone up for my wedding. That wonderful day came and went in April, 2011, and I had taken about a month off from my group strength exercises. I decided to go back and do the exercises when I returned because all my old upper back and neck injuries started hurting me again. So the second time around the goal was to not be in pain. After a couple of months of doing this, I wasn’t in pain anymore, but I met with 501 Fit once again to discuss my nutrition. With my crazy lifestyle, it was difficult for me to have enough energy during some of my classes. Phil brought some things to my attention that I could change. This was in September, 2011. After this meeting and deciding to make better nutritional choices, I have lost 20 pounds and toned up and went down two pants sizes. I have chosen this journey to now be a journey of health and 501 Fit continues to help with this. Paying for the classes is part of it because it gives me the accountability I need. When you go to their club, everyone knows your name; the people I work out with are great also. It is wonderful to work out with people with such varied hobbies and interests. I recommend 501 Fit to anyone who is serious, or in my case, sort of serious about getting on track with your fitness goals!

02/02/12

Yes, It (G)-Works!

by marc55105 at Citysearch

I have been attending group workouts at 501Fit for almost 6 months now. I can attest that the program works! The group class format is a good compromise between wandering around the gym with a friend and having an (expensive) trainer hovering over you constantly. Phil, Diana, and the rest of the crew at 501Fit are really great. They are good motivators and will push you to achieve, but at the same time won’t embarrass you if you need to start out slow. I should know - when I started I was =really= out of shape. With the help of 501Fit, I have lost about 20lbs and my strength and stamina have seen an order of magnitude of improvement too.

01/23/12

I LOVE this place!

by cmaddox01 at Citysearch

I love this place! I have to admit, I’m not super motivated to work out on my own, so I need the extra push and encouragement. I definitely get that from the trainers at 501FIT. The staff and clients are super friendly and the vibe is welcoming and unintimidating. I had come across them while searching for a personal trainer – as I’ve had one in the past and had great results. But, I just couldn’t justify the expense of 1:1 personal training. I’ve gotten the exact same results – if not better – with 501FIT, at a much more reasonable cost, and have had an enjoyable and overall better experience with them. The classes are small, they’re fun yet challenging, and you get to know people. My original plan was to sign up for three months just to get acclimated to working out again, but I’ve already signed up for my next three months and have no plans of stopping. If you’re searching for a gym, this is the place.

01/23/12

Awesome group training classes

by tomgiarla at Citysearch

My partner and I have been coming to 501 fit for about 9 months. We take three 60 minute classes each week. I've never regularly worked out before--and I'm seeing major results. The staff is really friendly, the gym is never crowded, and the place is always clean. Working out in a group has been really nice for us. It keeps you on task and you end up pushing yourself a lot harder than you otherwise would thanks to peer pressure.

01/21/12

great gym

by jtgr999 at Citysearch

I love going to 501fit. I try to stop by every day after work. I have been going to different health clubs all my life, and this is one of the best. All of the staff is great, and the owners are friendly and knowledgeable. There is a variety of equipment and classes offered which can suit beginners or the more experienced weight lifter. If you are looking for a gym near downtown Minneapolis, give this one a shot!

07/18/11

A great place to work out

by Inwooder at Citysearch

I joined 501F1T about six weeks ago and couldn't be happier. I am never motivated to work out on my own but can't afford a personal trainer so I thought I would try 501F1T. I am glad I did. Paying for a certain number of sessions give me the accountability I need but is still flexible (I can come in on saturdays to make up any training I missed during the week). The trainers are great, fun and motivating. I feel fantastic knowing I am finally working out three days a week, am getting a great work out and can afford it.

Response from this business

dbroschka-1– July 18, 2011 at 17:33:13 PDT

Glad to have you working out with us @ 501FIT. Thank you for the review. We appreciate being part of your fitness journey.

02/09/11

Fantastic environment!

by Doriana at Citysearch

Diana and Phil,

your support is wonderful and much appreciated. Not only you are extremely capable trainers but you are amazing and generous human beings. I feel blessed to have walked into your business two years ago!

02/09/11

Amazing Results and Support

by Teresa Mock at Citysearch

I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I was overweight as a child, as a teenager, and as an adult. I used to tell myself things like, "Ok, by the time I turn 16 I am going to lose weight." "Ok, by the time I turn 18 I'm going to lose weight." "Ok, by the time I'm done with college." "Ok, by the time I'm done with graduate school." All of those milestones came and went and it never happened. I don't drink sugary beverages. I have always eaten very healthy, and I am very active. I don't own a car, so I bike and walk everyday. I practice yoga. I am a physical theatre artist by profession and graduate school for me consisted of a lot of movement including acrobatics classes. Despite all of this, I just never could manage to lose any significant amount of weight. I felt I was doing everything right and still couldn't get anywhere, and it felt incredibly unfair. My feelings about my situation have varied over the years.

Shortly before the first snows fell late last autumn I began to worry about what would happen to my body during the decreased activity months of winter. I decided I should spring for a gym membership. As I started reading about what the various gyms around town had to offer and they were all boasting personal training I started thinking how nice it would be if I could afford something like that. Certainly then I would finally get the body I always wanted. However, the cost was out of question for me.

Then I found 501 F1T. First of all, I was really impressed with the website. The place seemed friendly and serious about helping people achieve their goals. This was not a faceless corporation, nor did it seem like a place whose clients arrive for a fitness fashion show. This place seemed like the real cool. My first impression was correct. I met with Phil for a tour and we later created a personalized plan for me to achieve my ideal fitness level which included both the Group Strength G-Werx classes, regular cardio activity, and a nutritional consultation where he was able to tell me exactly what was going on with me and what minor adjustments I could make.

I am now in the 12th week of my plan and I have lost over 16 lbs so far. I've made incredible progress toward my ultimate goal and already I'm in the best shape I've ever been in my life. The Group Strength G-Werx classes were key for me. You get the same kind of one-on-one attention that you find with personal training for a fraction of the cost and you are there with other people working equally as hard which keeps you going. There is a healthy level of accountability to keep showing up everyday since other people will be there ready to work out with you.

Phil and Diana, and the other trainers truly believe in each and every one of their clients and that is so empowering. They know everyone by name and spend time going out of their way to check in with how you're doing and feeling, and they support you in your journey.

Now that I'm really doing this, really getting somewhere, I find myself thinking, why didn't I just do this before? Time passes whether we're working on our goals or not, might as well just go for it.

01/23/11

Best Workout Around

by Sarah Ekstrom at Citysearch

I've hopped around from fad to fad - all of the different kinds of yogas, diets, fasts, p90x. I've been working out for many years and haven't stuck to anything.

Until I started going to 501FIT. I started going with a friend/co-worker of mine and then eventually my boyfriend started to come with me. The classes are so much fun + so much work. You feel accomplished after each class and everybody has such a great personality that you feel happy that you came on top of it.

I've been a consistent client for almost a full year now and have never been so happy with the results I've seen. I'm blowing my initial goals out of the water thanks to the balanced lifestyle + strength training I've learned here.

Super clean. Super fun. Super worth your time + money.

11/15/10

Welcoming Vibe, Great Place to Train

by michellelafrance at Citysearch

I am a personal trainer and train my clients at 501Fit. I felt welcomed by the owners, Diana and Phil, from the moment I walked in the door, and my clients feel the same way. Everyone is greeted by name with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. The facility is a great space-intimate but with plenty of room, lots of light, and an unbeatable view of the downtown skyline. You won't have to stand in line waiting for a piece of cardio equipment, and there is an excellent variety of machines, free weights, and other fitness 'toys'. The locker rooms are spotless and supplied with basic shower essentials, including towels (which is not always the case with a gym of this size). I feel fortunate to have found such a wonderful facility in which to train my clients!