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March 2024 by Robert Parker
Thank you for having a safe and fun space for me to get back into shape.
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January 2024 by Teresa Mock
This Anytime Fitness location is conveniently located if you live in North Loop or parts of NE Mpls, though parking can be a real challenge at times. It's a very small location, so not a lot of room for extra amenities, just the essentials, but if that's all you need, you'll be covered. However, I'm really here to review Andrew Brightman.I answered a post on social media for a promotion for women 40+ to pay a chunk of money and if you meet the weight loss goal, you get it all back. I met with Andrew and immediately liked his energy. He was direct and warm in a very genuine way, and I felt had the wellbeing of the client as his priority. I'm not someone who is easily convinced, especially by sales pitches, and I decided while talking with him that the Year of Change program was a better all around value and paying a monthly rate was a better option for me. This program offers group fitness personal training classes, mostly a combination of total body HIIT and free weight circuit style training, progress checks including EVOLT scans, and some nutrition and lifestyle coaching. The cost, coming in at $150 per month billed $75 twice monthly is a slight stretch for me, but a fraction of the cost of similar programs I have done in the past which makes it feel achievable. I also feel the cost is somewhat of a motivator for me, I've paid the money, I better get to class! It's a well designed program from a business standpoint, and accessible which is incredibly important.There are so many annoying things bad trainers can do: yell a lot like it's a traumatizing high school gym class or bootcamp, hover too much and make too many comments on your technique when you're doing fine and really need to not have someone in your face at that moment so you can focus (maybe some people respond to that, but I shut down), constantly point out the gender of the women in the class or say things like "you gals over here might want to just start at this weight..." or if they do recognize you as a "gal" can lift, then push you to lift too much and jeopardize safety. Make assumptions about your nutrition knowledge and lifestyle based on your appearance, or just give really bad nutrition advice. The list goes on. Well, guess what? You will never have to worry about any of that garbage working with Andrew Brightman.The real motivation has been the positive, empowering atmosphere that Andrew creates. If you're having a good time working out, and you develop relationships with the people around you, you are more likely to stay committed to attending. This is the key to the success of group personal training and Andrew gets it. He is also incredibly knowledgeable as both a trainer and body builder, and as a nutrition and lifestyle coach. I have worked with other trainers in the past, and been part of similar programs in the past and have only met one other person that I felt matched his all around skill, knowledge, and ability to create the right environment. The fact is though that you can have a PhD in a topic, but if you're not a good teacher, if you can't empower your participants, build them up, recognizing the unique knowledge, experience and skills they bring to the table already, then you're not really going to retain clients or watch them succeed at their goals. This is where Andrew really shines. I've struggled with my weight/size my entire life, and I have also been very misunderstood especially by "gym bro" sports and fitness types. Andrew took the time to understand where I'm coming from, and the enormous efforts I've been making already, and really SAW ME. This is the single most important thing I can say about Andrew Brightman's work, he meets people where they are. He can read a room, and he's also got a great sense of humor, and sometimes you just need that! I can't express my gratitude and enthusiasm for the work I've done with him enough!
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January 2024 by Ryan
I can’t cancel my membership. I’ve called emailed stopped in during the “in office hours”. Still can’t get any responses. It’s been months. I don’t know what else to do. Also they are double charging me once on the 1st and once on the 15th.
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January 2024 by rhonda vopava Geyette
Anytime Fitness North Loop is a great place to be!! It has a variety of equipment and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!! Your biggest cheerleader will be Andrew, the manager/trainer at the North Loop. You will build strength and endurance into a routine that works for you. Andrew is there to help you along the way.2024 - no fads, keep it real!!
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December 2023 by Jake Reynolds
Clean, great location, management (Andrew) is awesome.
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December 2023 by Chris Broderick
Went to this gym during staff hours and nobody was there to let me in to use the gym for the day. I had called multiple times and visited the online page to try and contact somebody that way with no luck.
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December 2023 by Michael Genetti
Been going here for awhile now, great equipment and good location. Manager (Andrew) is very helpful and can point you in the right direction regarding workouts/goals
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December 2023 by Brittany Tischmak
Phenomenal place to work out, it is quaint, and feels like home. Andrew is amazing at what he does and believes in what you can do. He is encouraging and works hard to make fitness a fun experience! Would recommend a thousand times over!
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October 2023 by Kayla Pitt
My favorite gym in Minneapolis! The environment is wonderful, it's clean, has all the equipment one would need and management is always helpful and so positive!
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October 2023 by Brittany Schwecke
Best atmosphere, great work; and Andrew is phenomenal! Works hard to help me feel better and to get on the right track! Thankful for the Anytime Minneapolis community!
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October 2023 by Jared Mehre
Been going to this gym for 4 years and it is excellent. Good equipment, great location. New trainer hire, Andrew, is amazing. Really knows his stuff, been phenomenal to work with him!
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June 2023 by K C
I liked this gym a lot. There weren't a lot of people during the morning, noon, or after-work rush hour tines. There were also a variety of freeweights and machines in the small space. Bathrooms were also clean. I also just love the purple carpet in at AF facilities in general. I can't attest to the customer service.TLDR:This gym was very clean and not many people go here.
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June 2023 by Joseph Brooksbank
EDIT: New management (Andrew) got back to me, and got everything resolved. He was very helpful, and it seems like the gym is much better run now.Terrible management. Does NOT answer phone or email. Tried to cancel my membership for weeks with no response while I kept getting charged. Finally blocked them from my bank- and got a letter from COLLECTIONS. For a GYM MEMBERSHIP! Insane. Avoid this place at all costs
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May 2023 by Gary Bozicevich
This gym has worked best for me than any other gym in town. Variety of equipment to use and positive environment to be in. Andrew does a good job running this gym and his experience in the fitness industry is reflected in the services he provides. My experience here has been great.
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May 2023 by Daniel Sefik
I was in town for business recently and Andrew, the friendly new manager here, got my company set up with a brief membership. The gym is small, but he helped me figure out exercises to hit all the muscle groups I needed to. My favorite thing about the gym was the fact that you get 24 hour access to it, and consequently it’s easy to find times to go when you have the place entirely to yourself. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a spot to workout that’s simple, convenient, and affordable!
