Walking into a gym for the first time can be an intimidating experience.  Whether you decided to join because your doctor recommended it, your friend has been begging you to come check it out or you simply decided it was time to make some healthy lifestyle changes, you may be a bit overwhelmed by the whole thing.  We know, we have all been there. One of the first things you should do as a new member (and especially if you are new to this whole fitness thing in general), is schedule your orientation session with one of our certified personal trainers.  Personal trainers are a ..read more

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Howdy!  My name is Jon McClanahan.  I am new to the Twin Cities, as I most recently resided in North Carolina for the last 10 years.  Although I’m a southern boy at heart, I’ve grown to love the city lights of Minneapolis and at least tolerate the cold weather!  For my full-time job, I am the Chief of Staff and Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School-which means that I get to teach at Endurance in the late evenings and weekends. Fitness is my part-time job but my full-time passion.  I was overweight as a young adult, so it was critical for me to find ..read more

Virtual Personal Training with Lisa Ledman Packages Include – Free intial consultation with Lisa Ledman,   ACE Certified Personal Trainer -Workout plans based on your individual goals -Video demonstration and written instructions of exercises -Nutrition guidance -Accountability and feedback -Results tracking Benefits -Learn to use gym equipment effectively and safely -Reach your health and fitness goals -Access to a fitness expert -Workout effectively on your own schedule -Accountability and motivation -Training plans for personal goals or athletic events  -24/7 training ..read more

Each member of Endurance Fitness has a unique story and we are inspired by them!  Today we are going to hear from Alisa, who describes in her own words her personal fitness journey. My husband and I have been married 11 years. We have two daughters that are 10 and 3. They keep us very busy. Outside of the gym, I enjoy reading and playing board games. My husband and I joined Endurance in January 2018. We decided to join Endurance because of the location, the option for classes, the price, and the availability of child care. With young children, it’s hard to find time to go to the g ..read more

LOST YOUR WORKOUT MOJO? Personal Trainer Nats Levi explains the four P’s of motivation. By Nats Levi So the year is flying by and you’ve just realized you haven’t been to the gym in weeks – and it’s clear your latest fitness resolutions went out the window months back! It happens. Here’s how to fix it. If you’re feeling like you’ve lost your mojo the first thing you need to do is recognize that it’s totally normal. This is reality, motivation often goes astray. When your mojo is missing you have a few choices. You can choose to carry on as is and wallow in what could have been or, you can tak ..read more

What Can You Expect At Endurance Fitness of MN? With so many options to choose from, Endurance Fitness has what you are looking for in a gym!  We are not a “big box gym” where our members are simply a number at the check-in desk.  We are are privately owned gym that takes pride in meeting our members needs, no matter where they in their fitness journey.  We offer classes that can be modified for any fitness level and personal training to help you reach you goals quickly and safely.  From yoga to kickboxing and everything in between, Endurance Fitness will be the gym you ca ..read more

Hi All, My name is Bridget and I am one of the certified personal trainers you will find at Endurance Fitness of MN.  Personal Trainer; that title can have many mixed reactions, some of which are not very postitive. Today I would like to clear up some of those negative perceptions or misconceptions you may have about our profession!  On the television and the internet, personal trainers are portrayed in an interesting way.  They are usually screaming at their clients, forcing them to eat nothing but protein shakes and pushing to the point of exhaustion or vomitting.  Mean ..read more

Meet Our Inspirational Member of the Month, Theresa! Then (2015) Theresa has been a member of Endurance Fitness since we opened in March of 2017.  She attends a variety of group fitness classes throughout the week and with her dedication to living a healthier lifestyle, she has lost over 100 pounds since her journey began in 2015! What made you decide to live a healthier lifestyle and how did you get started? I decided to begin working out and eating right to combat the “winter blues” back in 2015.  I began my journey by attending group fitness classes.  I found classes a ..read more

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