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YMCA

3760 Lexington Ave N
Shoreview, MN 55126 651-483-2671

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Love the YMCA so much! Great for families. - Aug 10, 2023

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YMCA

7355 York Ave S
Edina, MN 55435 952-835-2567

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great for silver sneaker - Apr 26, 2022

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Life Time

1200 E Moore Lake Dr
Fridley, MN 55432 763-656-1500

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I have a Silver Sneakers membership which offers access to many of the services... - Oct 26, 2023

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Planet Fitness

8081 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 763-424-4447

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It is a great gym and it has a good price, but the gym needs to be cleaned... - Sep 05, 2023

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YMCA

2100 White Bear Ave
Maplewood, MN 55109 651-747-0922

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The staff keeps this facility very clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. - Feb 10, 2024

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YMCA

13850 Portland Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337 952-898-9622

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Have been a member for five years and have made many friends. Great instructors... - May 21, 2020

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YMCA

8950 Springbrook Dr NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-785-7882

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Excellent facility overall, no complaints! - Feb 17, 2023

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YMCA

2175 Radio Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125 651-731-9507

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There aren't a lot of options for free classes or a lot of time options,... - May 18, 2019

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YWCA

2121 E Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-215-4333

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I go here three days a week to swim. I love this place. - Mar 18, 2023

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Life Time

18425 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044 952-985-8800

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If you use the membership, it’s worth it - Jul 24, 2022

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Planet Fitness

10590 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431 952-948-1000

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As a retired person Planet Fitness is working for me - Mar 23, 2023

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YMCA

7601 42nd Ave N
New Hope, MN 55427 763-535-4800

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This is a new membership with the "Y" and I am enjoying it!... - Jul 13, 2022

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Life Time

675 Commons Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125 651-730-6000

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for the most part it is a good club. I think it is a little too expensive. - May 24, 2020

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YMCA

12301 Ridgedale Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55305 952-544-7708

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Expensive for the service provided. Reduction in open hours is disappointing - Aug 10, 2023

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2100 Orchard Ln
White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-777-8103

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Good gym to work out and visit. - Jun 21, 2022

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Life Time

5525 Cedar Lake Rd
St Louis Park, MN 55416 952-541-7100

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I’ve been a paying member for years, and now I am a Silver Sneakers member!... - Feb 21, 2024

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Shoreview Community Center

4580 Victoria St N
Shoreview, MN 55126 651-490-4700

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Their membership fee, especially for Shoreview's residents, is reasonable... - Apr 25, 2019

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LA Fitness

1101 Silver Lake Rd
New Brighton, MN 55112 651-674-3186

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La fitness is great! I would recommend especially if you’re getting... - Aug 08, 2023

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Anytime Fitness

5309-25 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-823-3120

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Everything their seems to be in working condition .crew was pleasant were able... - Jul 01, 2022

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Life Time

12601 82nd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-420-8282

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The facility is run down. The spa in the locker room is always broken. The... - Aug 24, 2023

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