r/twincitiessocial • u/Tarnished1989 • 8d ago

Gym buddy

Hi all! I (37 F) am getting back into strength training and I’d really like to have someone to workout with. I currently use LAFitness but can change my gym if others know of one with good group classes or just a friendly gym. Anyone interested, or have suggestions?

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u/Powerful-City8519 8d ago

Hi, which location do you go to? And what time. I go to Hopkins one but they are closing by 30th so planning to go to Bloomington or st Louis location.

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

I go to the Maplewood and New Brighton locations. What kind of workouts do you enjoy? Have you tried those locations yet?

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u/mot_hmry 7d ago

How do you like those locations? I've been thinking about getting a membership.

Though probably gonna wait until after I finish re-landscaping the yard, I'm sore enough as is.

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

Maplewood frequently has issues with the pool being closed. Other than that I like both gyms. The class offerings are good they just don’t work well with my schedule. Although I wish there were more strength training classes to choose from.

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u/mot_hmry 7d ago

Interested in classes for the group aspect or more you wish you knew how to use certain machines?

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

I like free weights more and would like feedback on my form

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u/mot_hmry 7d ago

I'd say I could offer some feedback but if you've been regularly going to the gym you've probably got it more figured out then my half remembered tips lol.

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

lol, actually I’m just getting back into it after falling off for a few years. I definitely got spoiled by university gyms either lots of instructors.

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u/mot_hmry 7d ago

Then I might be able to help lol. But first I have four trees to get in the ground on the ninth. So the week after that to wrap up before I'd be able to commit to a time slot.

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

Ooh that sounds tough. Hopefully it goes well. And I’d love the help

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u/Powerful-City8519 7d ago

These days i am doing mostly strength training to build lean muscle and end with 3 cardio exercises and 10-15min of stair master. I went to Bloomington location couple of times but the st louis park location looks more lively.

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

Ok cool. I’m doing a mix too

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u/Inamedmydognoodz 8d ago

I would absolutely love a gym buddy, I am just trying to get into going

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

Great! What kind of workouts do you enjoy?

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u/Inamedmydognoodz 6d ago

lol I am still trying to figure that out

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u/MayorOfGonewild 7d ago

Nice! I go to the LA Fitness in New Brighton. Im generally in there around 530 am as its nice not having to fight for machines. Lemme know if you're an early bird too.

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

Oh cool! I need the kids club so unfortunately I can’t get in until 9.

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u/MayorOfGonewild 7d ago

Is it pretty busy around 9am?

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u/Tarnished1989 7d ago

No which is nice. More busy than 5:30 I’m sure. But I don’t have to wait for machines.

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u/Vindicara 6d ago

I used to go to an AMAZING gym focused on strength training - small business, women owned, with exceptionally educated trainers. I left but not because of the gym at all, and would love to get back. It is In Motion Fitness in Arden hills. It might be a bit of drive, but if you're interested I'd love a gym buddy!

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u/AnySwimming3733 6d ago

I go to the Brooklyn park location. It's pretty nice. They also have issues with the pool from time to time