Solcana Fitness in Minneapolis

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  Nicole Conti

  :: 23 February 2018 09:29:51

  Joining Solcana is literally (really, literally) the best decision I've made for myself in year). It's not just where I work out; it's my home. Lifting weights in the most affirming fitness space in the world has fundamentally changed my relationship to my body. I want to tell everybody about my yearlong journey to a 115lb bench press and a 115lb push press (I started at 55lb and 30lbs and string bean arms), my 10 pushups, my 10k. NOT about the weight I've lost. Because of Solcana's mission (which is more than just words), I'm truly on a journey of celebrating how my body moves and what it can do. What does this mean in a greater sense? It means that I've found a way to silence the negative narratives I constantly tell myself about my body: that I need to be smaller to be loved, to be valued, to be seen as hardworking. At Solcana, I revel in what my body can do and the amazing change in what that body feels like with all of these new muscles and abilities. I'm smaller in certain ways by default but I'm also allowing myself to be bigger, too, as I gain strength. And becoming bigger and taking up more physical space is something that has disrupted this ubiquitous sexist narrative that plagues so many women. While I could have gone through the workouts anywhere, I don't think I would have so intensively worked through these toxic narratives without the most body positive, feminist, inclusive space that is Solcana. And you know what? A year later, I make it to the gym 4 times a week after 10 years of failed fitness plans. And, 90% of the time, I enjoy it, For all of you looking for a fitness home, I cannot recommend this place enough. It's worth every penny - which means a lot coming from me since I was so price resistant. I work in a nonprofit and I am still willing to make budget sacrifices to fit this place into my life because it has brought immense joy into my life daily.

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  ikarosian

  :: 16 January 2018 20:11:59

  This box is amazing.. people here are very very friendly, I visited them from Kuwait and they made me feel like i am at my box They respect everyone If anyone wants to visit a real crossfit box he should come here Real Crossfit Community Thanks guys you are awesome 💚

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  Richard Rosch

  :: 24 August 2017 08:07:24

  Dropped into their crossfit sessions a couple of times. Super welcoming atmosphere, inclusive and supportive. Loved it.

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  Alex Fink

  :: 03 January 2017 12:17:06

  Wonderful place to get fit, even if you've never liked or even tried a gym before.

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  Lara Friedman-Shedlov

  :: 17 March 2015 16:36:44

  The programming at Solcana is thoughtful and conscientious, the coaches are supportive, knowledgeable, and humble, and the community is diverse and friendly. This is not at all the hard core type atmosphere some people associate with CrossFit. It is very welcoming to folks who are new to CrossFit and to fitness in general. At the same time, the programming supports the serious athlete as well. The vibe is very female-positive, and there is an intentional effort to welcome trans* folks as well. I'm also really proud to be associated with a gym that is so involved in the local community.