Information about Gifford Fitness
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 – 10:00 AM
- Sunday: Closed
Our comment from FitFit United States about Gifford Fitness:
Gifford Fitness is a vibrant and inviting gym located in Minneapolis, where all fitness levels are welcomed and supported. Members appreciate the strong sense of community, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages both personal growth and collective fitness journeys. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, you'll find the right support here.
Highlights of Gifford Fitness include:
- Exceptional Coaching: Trained professionals, including Level 3 trainers, provide tailored advice and promote individual goals.
- Community Events: Engaging events like the 24-hour Hero event allow members to give back while honing their fitness skills.
- Diverse Class Options: Offering everything from CrossFit to gymnastics, there’s something for everyone, including programs for teens and kids.
- Positive Atmosphere: Members consistently describe the environment as supportive, friendly, and uplifting, making it a pleasure to work out.
- Personalized Attention: Coaches take the time to understand individual needs, helping members overcome challenges and celebrating their successes.
Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, some users noted that high-intensity training can seem intimidating for newcomers. However, members agree that Gifford Fitness offers the right balance of challenge and support to help everyone thrive. Join Gifford Fitness to change your life and experience the joy of being part of an encouraging community!
Gifford Fitness: Opinions
Fantastic experience: Super inviting gym, great community, and inclusive of all abilities here!!
Thank you for the review! We're so glad to have you in the community!
Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a new "journey" in challenging yourself mentally, physically and emotionally- and want a supportive, down to earth but fun environment - this is the place! High intensity training can be intimidating and overwhelming- but rest assure the training this gym does will allow you to train/workout at your ability. Love this gym! Update 2024: I still really enjoy this gym! It allows you to really challenge yourself but also be surrounded by a positive welcoming community! I do enjoy the community engagement and charity events such as 24/hour Hero event! Sometimes working out isn’t just about me, being involved in giving back to the community has become more a priority in my life. If you are looking to work on nutrition, exercise, gymnastic movements, getting your kids active—-this is the place! You will be welcomed and you will be challenged! Remember, you can do anything you set your mind to. ———————— Excellent gym!! If you enjoy weight lifting lifting and crossfit style workouts, this gym is for you!! Supportive and positive community, excellent and professional training- they even have crossfit teen and kids classes! If you are interested in doing CrossFit but never done it, they have a onboarding programs!! This is an excellent place to take classes, socialize with peers but also gives opportunity to give back to the community with events such as 24 hour Hero event!!!
Thank you for the awesome review, Mary! We're glad you're a part of the community and glad that you're so fully engaged in classes, special events, and everything else going on at the gym! Keep up the good work!
Fantastic experience: The coaches are all amazing, the workouts are varied, and there are so many scaling options for all fitness levels. It's also rare in that it is openly welcome to everyone (somewhat hard to find in gyms like this).
Thank you so much for your kind words! We always hope that everyone who comes through the front door feels welcome and supported, no matter where they are on their fitness journey. We’re glad that you see it happening and are grateful to have you in our community!
Fantastic experience: Joining Gifford Fitness has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my health, fitness, mental health, and overall wellness. I have been a member for over 3 years now and can't speak highly enough about how this gym is lead by it's owner, Nick, and the entire coaching staff. They truly care about you as a person and have a culture that is family focused, friendly, uplifting, and humble. There is no ego here, just a community of people who are making fitness a priority to better themselves, the quality of their lives and others. I would encourage anyone to give Gifford Fitness a try, you will not be disappointed. This place is for all ages and experience. All are welcome here!
Ryan! We love having you and your family in class - you're a huge part of the community, and we can't thank you enough for your hard work, support, and kind words!
Fantastic experience: such a great atmosphere at Gifford Fitness! can't say enough about how welcoming members and coaches are here
Thanks, Rory! We're so glad you're a part of the community and are thankful for all you bring to the gym!
Fantastic experience: Top quality coaches (two L3 trainers!) and ever-changing programming made for every body to do fitness at a level that is right for them. I've been a regular for five years and have loved every minute of it. This is a place where everyone can feel safe to be their authentic self, push their limits of what they thought was possible, and play and explore new skills - all the while surrounded by a community who is there to cheer you on every step of the way. I wouldn't trade it for anything! Just start - wherever you are in your journey - just walk in the door and give it a chance. You'll be amazed where you end up.
Thank you Janine! We love having you in class and are thankful for all the contributions you make to the GiffyFit Community. Keep up the good work!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Gifford Fitness! I dropped in twice while in town and the coaches and owner were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The members were also fun and inviting and the workouts programmed were top notch. I cannot say enough great things about this gym and the atmosphere!
It was awesome having you in class! Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to share these kind words. We hope to see you again, next time you're in town!
Fantastic experience: My 12 year old daughter has 3 sessions per week and LOVES IT! Gifford Fitness helps them achieve goals! She said, "Getting your name on a brick, is the BEST!" Thank you Nick and Staff!!!
Thanks, Jay! She's going to need a second brick soon!
Fantastic experience: Really great workouts and awesome coaches! Great place to start CrossFit if you've been nervous or hesitant about trying it out.
Thank you for joining us for Friends and Family Week! It was great having you and we hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: If you’re interested in CrossFit; do it, and do it at Gifford! I’ve grown up doing sports, done club memberships, a different CrossFit gym (wasn’t a bad experience - but what you don’t know, you don’t know), and home workouts…the 3 months I’ve been here have been great! I’m a small business owner and truly applaud the effort and passion it must have taken to build the community, level of expertise/knowledge from coaches, consistency, streamlining, and support I feel and see on a daily basis. I have enjoyed the sweat and strength sessions, laughs, and support thus far! I look forward to continuing my journey here!
Thank you so much for the kind words Danie! It's awesome having you in class - you're always eager to learn and work hard. It's been really cool seeing your progress over the past three months. Keep up the good work!
Fantastic experience: Amazing
Thanks, Greg!! Keep up the hard work!
Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a community to support you and cheer you on, this is the place for you! The coaches are ALL amazing and work with you at your level. The members are another great reason to come! We support each other, we cheer each other on, and we push each other to do our best! Gifford Fitness is a place to grow, learn, and challenge yourself!
Thanks for the kind words Ellie - so great having you in class!
Fantastic experience: The best gym on planet earth! This gym has changed my life...seriously. Because of this incredible community my overall health and life has improved significantly. The coaches are amazing and the other members are awe inspiring. They are always non-judgmental and "meet you" where you are.
Thanks Matt! We're so glad to have you (and the family) training with us!
Fantastic experience: Fitness at the highest level! Very nice trainers! Top advice on the way to your personal goal! A definite recommendation!
Fantastic experience: An incredible space and community with some of the best coaches in the CrossFit community. Accessible for all levels of fitness, an array of class options and personalized focus on each client. I came in not realizing it was CrossFit and honestly may have avoided it had I realized it only because not.knowing CrossFit, I made it something I wasn't ready for. I'm not athletic, I was never really consistent with the gym and even when I did go I was on a treadmill for thirty minutes and that's it. The only thing I truly run is my mouth so imagine my surprise that I not only showed up to this place, but actually love it and have stayed consistent with it. As someone who came in without experience, knowledge, or much endurance, I have learned so much and grown so much under the coaches and with the community. I truly mean when I say this is accessible for all levels of fitness!
Thanks Heather! We're so glad you're a part of the community. Keep up the hard work!
Fantastic experience: I would (& have!) recommend this gym to anyone looking for a new place for fitness. I stumbled across Gifford Fitness a year & a half ago and can't see myself stopping any time soon. Prior to attending here, I had gone to every gym imaginable - big box, local, boxing, other CrossFit gyms - but the experience & community at Gifford is by far the best. The community is welcoming and supportive and all that Nick and the rest of the staff did for us during quarantine was absolutely incredible. Nick is always looking for ways to make the gym better & our community stronger (& not just in terms of fitness). I went from spending hours on the elliptical & being a 3x/week gym goer to a solid 5x/week class attendee & it has definitely made a huge, positive impact on my life.
Fantastic experience: I would (& have!) recommend this gym to anyone looking for a new place for fitness. I stumbled across Gifford Fitness a year & a half ago and can't see myself stopping any time soon. Prior to attending here, I had gone to every gym imaginable - big box, local, boxing, other CrossFit gyms - but the experience & community at Gifford is by far the best. The community is welcoming and supportive and all that Nick and the rest of the staff did for us during quarantine was absolutely incredible. Nick is always looking for ways to make the gym better & our community stronger (& not just in terms of fitness). I went from spending hours on the elliptical & being a 3x/week gym goer to a solid 5x/week class attendee & it has definitely made a huge, positive impact on my life.
Thanks Bre! It's been a wild year and a half. We're so glad you joined us and are a part of the community! Keep up the awesome work!
Fantastic experience: I really like matt fedde as my trainer. He is motivating to work with and I feel like I am getting positive results.
Fantastic experience: This is a great place to workout and get in shape! Nick and his staff personalize your training each and every time and work around your injuries to keep you progressing toward your goals.
Fantastic experience: Big thumbs up for the management department, clean, nice and tidy
Fantastic experience: Can't say enough positive things about this gym! The coaches are welcoming, knowledgable, motivating, and intense. The people are great too. It's never been easier to go workout, I look forward to seeing everyone and working hard with them!
Thanks, Claire! You're the best! We've really enjoyed working with you, and we're glad you've had a positive experience. Thank you for being great!
Fantastic experience: I joined Gifford Fitness 6 months ago. I was looking for a gym that would challenge me as an athlete, as well as provide a positive and supportive community environment. Gifford Fitness has far exceeded my expectations. Coach Nick is not only very knowledgable, but he's able to personally relate to each member wherever they're at. I'm in better shape than I've been in 15 years, and I'm looking forward to continued improvement. Plus, I'm having a blast! Working out with great people and a great coach is a lot of fun.
Fantastic experience: Gifford Fitness is a welcoming place to people at any stage of their fitness journey. I have worked with Nick, the head coach, at many points in my fitness journey. He has tailored workouts around my individual needs when I came back from a back injury (unrelated to the gym) and helped me rehabilitate my back to the point where I am almost completely pain free. I have also worked extensively with Nick to lose over 30 lbs in a healthy and sustainable way. I have improved greatly from his coaching and guidance. He is also excellent at athletic development. Nick helped develop me from a mediocre athlete to a top four finish at the state weightlifting championships in under a year! I have also found the group of people at Gifford Fitness to be exceptionally welcoming; people are at the gym to have a good time, work hard, and help each other improve. It's an incredibly diverse group of beginning and advanced athletes working side by side. Whether you are brand new to CrossFit and fitness or looking to really develop yourself into an athlete, you will be challenged and supported at this gym.
Fantastic experience: I have so much to say and so little space to say it. Nick Gifford, Crossfit, and weight lifting have truly changed my life. I was out of shape, slow, and sedentary before I started crossfit. I am now in the best shape of my life (at 53)! Now, I don't use those phrases lightly because we hear them all to often but they are sincerely true. I have qualified for Master's National's and World's weightlifting due to hard work and Nick's great coaching. He helped me revamp my eating and pushes me hard everyday at the gym so I can achieve my goals. It isn't easy but it is so worth it!! And it's a lot of fun. Come join us and see what all the fuss is about!
Fantastic experience: Nick is an amazing coach who has the ability to work with people of all abilities. His passion for helping others is second to none!
Fantastic experience: I am so happy that I joined Gifford Fitness. This gym is not your average gym, but a really unique experience. Every single person is friendly and there are so many different levels of fitness it does not feel overwhelming or embarrassing. I came into the gym with a fair level of fitness in running and yoga but was afraid to lift "heavy" things like weights on barbells. Through great coaching and support from other gym members I have overcome that fear and am doing things I never thought I could. I am also realizing almost daily how my gym workouts incorporate into a better life (being able to carry heavy things at home, feeling more energized, sleeping well). Also, these workouts have provided me with great mental health benefits (mindfulness and reducing anxiety and depression). I obviously would recommend Gifford Fitness to anyone as Nick really works hard to provide individual attention so that anyone can benefit regardless of fitness level, age, injury, etc. Update 2023! Still so happy with this gym! Attended a gymnastics seminar this past Saturday to prepard for the Open and it was great! It's always so helpful to learn new tips and tricks to movements even when you've been doing them for years. Always room for improvement. Thanks so much Nick! Update 2025! Still going strong! I continue to love Gifford Fitness and could not be more proud of the strong, inclusive community this gym has created!
Thank you for the update Mae!! And, thank you for all that you and the family bring to the gym and the community. Congrats on nearly 6 years of fitness and fun!
Fantastic experience: I have had nothing but amazing experiences at Gifford Fitness. The coaching is the best I've ever experienced and I come from a collegiate sports background. The group there is friendly and supportive.
Thank you so much for the glowing review and for sharing photos!
Fantastic experience: I joined Gifford Fitness about 6 months ago and it’s been my best gym experience ever. Nick is so knowledgeable and he’s supportive, but challenging. He has gotten me to achieve things I never thought I could do in a million years. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made!!!
Fantastic experience: I have so much to say and so little space to say it. Nick Gifford, Crossfit, and weight lifting have truly changed my life. I was out of shape, slow, and sedentary before I started crossfit. I am now in the best shape of my life (at 53)! Now, I don't use those phrases lightly because we hear them all to often but they are sincerely true. I have qualified for Master's National's and World's weightlifting due to hard work and Nick's great coaching. He helped me revamp my eating and pushes me hard everyday at the gym so I can achieve my goals. It isn't easy but it is so worth it!! And it's a lot of fun. Come join us and see what all the fuss is about!
Fantastic experience: Gifford Fitness is more than just a gym. It is an open, welcoming group of everyday people who aspire to get better, together. I have been with this gym since it opened and I attend both CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting classes here 3-4 times per week. Under Coach Nick, I have learned and improved so much since I started. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and patience have inspired me to make huge changes and has had a huge positive impact on my life. Coming to this gym and spending time with this group is something I look forward to each and every day. If you're looking for a gym with great coaching, a fun community, and challenging workouts, this is the place for you.
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