CrossFit^® SISU Excelsior

Fantastic experience: Had a great time at the Sous Summer Throwdown. The staff and volunteers were great and the experience was exceptional. Well run worth a visit.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I dropped into CF SISU for a week while we were in town visiting family and they were AMAZING! We've dropped into gyms while traveling before and SISU was BY FAR the most friendly and welcoming! They made us feel included every day we were there, the coaches were knowledgeable, the programming was great, and the owner, Pat, was a really cool guy. We'll definitely be back whenever we're in town. Thank you CF SISU!

Fantastic experience: Sisu..Finnish saying.. any relevance?

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality My husband and I started going to Sisu Crossfit about 2 months ago. We absolutely love it. The coaches are amazing at ensuring we're safe and doing the exercises correctly. The gym community is SO WELCOMING and encouraging, especially since this is the first time I've done CrossFit. We're so happy we found Sisu Crossfit in Excelsior.

Fantastic experience: Updating my review after 2 years with the gym. My wife and I love the programs that span from your traditional Crossfit to a blended less-impact version. The coaches are great and pay close attention to your form so you don't get injured. Prior to joining, we both thought we were in shape. Ha!! This place has turned us from mush to... something much better. If you have any interest, give it a shot! Last, this is gym is much more than a place to work out. It's a community.

Fantastic experience: Lots of space, overhead doors open to the outside on nice days. The trainers are genuinely friendly and helpful coaching newbies and experienced alike. They know crossfit!

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome. Great community that is welcoming and encouraging. Drop in if you get a chance! You won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Loved this box! We dropped in on vacation and loved everything about it. The facility is amazing with huge open garage doors that back up to a wooded trail for running. Everyone was very friendly and the programming was great. Pat, the owner was very welcoming and made class fun. If we were local, this would be our place! 10/10.

Fantastic experience: Great coaches and everyone is very welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout. Everyone is very nice and motivating. The coaches are great at providing instructions and making sure you have proper form to prevent injury and bad habits

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Coaches and members are very supportive. Very good environment.

Fantastic experience: The coaches are excellent at running classes and taking the time to individualize the WODs for each member. It’s a professionally run gym and yet feels like family at the same time. Everyone from the coaches to the members are extremely welcoming and friendly. I went from HS and College athletics to couch potatoe. SISU has allowed me to return from slogging through gym memberships and 5ks to actually enjoy participating in a sport and waking up every day wanting more. I remember thinking after my first class “This is it, I’ve found it”

Fantastic experience: I was on the fence about trying CrossFit for years, it always looked like a good challenge but seemed too intense and intimidating. I AM SO GLAD I TRIED SISU!!! The variety of workouts and programming is amazing, they are not a one stop shop! From my first day (yes, they call clapped and cheered and made me want to come again and again) and beyond the members, coaches, and now friends I have made has turned this into so much more than just a place I workout! So glad I found CrossFit SISU!

Fantastic experience: Love the environment and the positive vibe! The coaches push you and make sure your using proper form for the movements.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to CrossFit SISU for 2 years now. I joined in hopes I would start something that would keep me coming back. I have found that with SISU. I was pretty intimidated at first and thought everyone would be your typical “Crossfitter”. Super ripped and intense. What I found was a group of good people from all walks of life that just want to get better and push themselves. I truly enjoy everyone that is apart of this gym. They say to surround yourself around people that will make you better as a person. I have done that at SISU. The members, the coaches are some of the most hard working humble people I have met.

Fantastic experience: I've been doing Crossfit for a little over 2 years and have dropped in to quite a few places whenever I travel. I'm really glad I made the decision to join Sisu back in January. The community is welcoming and friendly, the programming is well thought out and planned with intent, and the coaches are great. All of them really take the time to understand individual skill and strength levels and work to help each person improve daily. Since joining I have not only seen my numbers improve but also met some really great people.

Fantastic experience: There are not enough great things I can say about Crossfit Sisu. Not only an amazing gym, but an amazing community. The people I have met here have become some of my best friends. When my husband joined, they welcomed him like family. Not only have a found a home a Crossfit Sisu, I have found myself. Through working with Christina and Billy (nutrition coaches) I have been able to lose and KEEP OFF over 60LBS. The coaches here truly care about you, your goals, and helping you be the best you can.

Fantastic experience: Come for the workout, stay for the great community! I’m grateful that Crossfit Sisu is in my life! This is an excellent way to create fitness in your life. Live longer, feel better, have fun!!

Fantastic experience: Great coaches, great members, great community. Enjoy the intensity of workouts that I likely wouldn’t accomplish on my own, while still having fun working out.

Fantastic experience: I had never set foot in a Crossfit Gym and was a bit intimidated by all the young, super-fit members. But the coaching staff is very helpful in explaining the workouts (and modifying those I'm not quite ready for!), and the community is super supportive. Six months in and I am very pleased with my results. Highly recommend Pat and Thomas and all the coaches!

Fantastic experience: I've been a member of Crossfit SISU for over 3 years now and I'll be a member for life! Awesome people, great coaching and a really supportive environment for reaching your fitness goals. I completed the nutrition program with Christina as well and it was a wonderful experience. I was able to reach my goals in 8 weeks! Love Crossfit SISU!!!

Fantastic experience: This isn’t your everyday gym. This is a community, a culture. In the past year I’ve lost 50 lbs and gained more muscle at 43 than I have had at any time in my life (and I played high school and college sports) I’m doing things I never dreamed possible, and with a smile on my face! The programming is top notch. The workouts are varied so you are continuing to challenge your body and mind to accomplish things you never dreamed possible. I enrolled in the nutrition program that has brought me to the next level. The coaches are knowledgeable and positive. I went from struggling with health issues to getting off of my medications. I used to dread the gym and now I can’t wait to get back because I can’t wait to challenge myself and see what the next day holds!

Fantastic experience: Four years ago I was recovering from a medical condition via Mayo Clinic and my doctor said I needed to get a workout routine started again if I wanted to get healthy. I walked through the doors of SISU and haven’t looked back. Regular “classmates” have become friends and those friendships have felt like family. The community fostered there by the owners and coaches is one that makes you feel like you are part of something bigger than just a global gym or sweat factory. Come for the workouts, stay for the friendships.

Fantastic experience: From the minute you walk through the door, you can tell this place is special. The genuine enthusiasm, commitment, and support that the coaches and members have for each other is amazing. Crossfit SISU is more than a gym, it is a family.

Fantastic experience: Nothing has ever worked for me like CrossFit and I’ve never felt more at home than at CrossFit SISU Excelsior. The coaches are highly knowledgeable and the facility is well organized with plenty of open space. The atmosphere at this gym is supportive and inclusive which makes it more fun to workout...even when the workout is a tough one.

Fantastic experience: CrossFit SISU is everything you could ask for in a gym. The workouts are consistently challenging and varied so you never hit a plateau or get bored with the programming. The facilities are beautiful, clean, have more than enough equipment, and extra goodies for before and after workouts. Best of all is the community aspect of SISU. From open workout Friday Night Lights to nutrition seminars to Fletchers sand volleyball leagues, this gym excels at making its members feel like a part of a community and not just another paying member. The coaches are qualified, extremely knowledgeable, and always push you to be better. Sometimes I think they believe in us more than we believe in ourselves. I cannot say enough good things about SISU. This is a gym for all people or all ages and makes fitness an interwoven part of life because of the community they have created. Highly recommend giving SISU a try!

Fantastic experience: Surprisingly three months has passed very quickly and I enjoy the workouts and the people. I’m noticing longer distance on golf drives because of the added strength, I’ll keep on showing up…

Fantastic experience: Crossfit has been a great tool for me. It has reinvigorated my fitness and the SISU Community is an unexpected but added bonus. Coaching is outstanding, give it a try!

Fantastic experience: In the 3 years I’ve done CrossFit, dropping in and out of gyms while traveling, nothing compares to SISU. The coaches are kind and well trained, the equipment is nice and kept up and the community is second to none. Whether you’re a young athlete, or looking to stay fit in the later years of life and anywhere in between, you will feel right at home at this gym!

Fantastic experience: Coming to SISU from another CrossFit gym was quite nerve-racking for me to say the least. Although I have been doing CrossFit for 3 years now, I still felt the nerves like I did when I tried out my first ever CrossFit class. The only person that would make me feel a little more comfortable and feel “at home,” was coach Sam Hovda. I met coach Sam 3 years ago when I had just begun my journey with CrossFit. He is someone who always took the time to genuinely help guide me through the basics of everything that I needed to know in order to be a good athlete. Along with Sam, each and every coach at SISU is unique in their own way. Not only are they known for their kindness, patience, and commitment, they are truly dedicated to what they do and it is transparent with every class they coach. When I dropped into a class for the first time three months ago, just within that short hour I immediately felt the love and passion SISU shared within their community. From the “question of the day,” to reaching out and spreading love just before everyone joined one another for a workout, are just a few things that I cherish. From the incredibly knowledgeable coaches, to each and every friendly member, I realized quickly that community is a big part of what SISU is all about! It is not easy leaving a gym you had been so accustomed to, but SISU offers me everything a CrossFit gym has to offer, and more! I felt welcomed right away by everyone which made me feel more comfortable and made the transition a lot easier than I expected. I am so grateful to have found SISU and I am proud to be part of such an amazing community that pushes me and allows me to keep doing what I love, every single day!

Fantastic experience: Just come check it out. Ignore the online Crossfit videos showing you impossible and intimidating moves. SISU coaches will tailor the workouts for your abilities. So you will be challenged AND safe. I am consistently one of the oldest athletes but no one blinks when I get out the pull up bands. I'm usually the last one done but that simply means I have the biggest audience when I complete my work out. Coming to SISU has helped me lose fat and gain muscle in only a month. But, it has helped me manage a busy life with less stress and more confidence. Just try it!

Fantastic experience: Best all around CrossFit gym there is, don’t need to squat 500, doesn’t matter if you can only do the bar itself, just be the best you, that you can and keep grinding. The coaches are varied and all bring a different approach to encouraging and training you. I’ve been coming here for nearly 7 years, I’m not about competitions just occupational health and real world fitness.

Fantastic experience: After moving to a new state and being terrified I wouldn't find another Crossfit home, I accidentally stumbled across SISU and it was game over. I have formed the best friendships and love being part of a strong, motivating community! #sisustrong

Fantastic experience: Great variety and programming with coaches who take the time to know the members individually and work with all regardless of ability or skill level. Challenging workouts, good member group without the CF stigma I’ve found in other gyms.

Fantastic experience: As a Crossfit Newbie I have found this gym fantastic-- from the athletes to the coaching to the grueling but rewarding workouts, Crossfit Sisu Excelsior has made an intimidating experience accessible. I cannot say enough about the community and the coaches and THE RESULTS!! Two months into Crossfit and I am seeing muscles and definition and progress that I have not seen in 20 years. I have tried it all-- big box gym memberships, solo running, personal training-- but this gym is the first to give me the strong and healthy body that has escaped me since my 20s. I have gone from a lapsed athlete to a soft body to someone who looks forward to going to the gym. It's truly the unique combination of top-tier coaches who meet you at your level you-- wherever that may be, help you get comfortable and then build every workout, plus the amazing community of support from fellow athletes who inspire and encourage each other. I cannot say enough about Crossfit. I simple cannot.

Fantastic experience: SISU is the best gym there is. The community is awesome, the coaches are the best, and the workouts are always a great challenge. Would absolutely recommend to anybody looking for a fun and challenging workout.

Fantastic experience: This is a great box and I really enjoyed the workout. Plus I was able to come back on Sunday for open gym and get my Oly lifting workout done. Thanks Pat!!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I have always worked out, but never enjoyed it as much as we do at SISU, not to mention the crazy amazing results we have both seen in a short time. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and attentive to each individual. The people we have met have become true friends. This place has changed our lives for the better and I wish everyone had a gym like this close to them :)

Fantastic experience: incredible gym! Whether you're just starting out or have been doing CrossFit for a while, you'll fit in perfectly at Sisu. The community is incredible and everyone is super supportive of each other. The programming is phenomenal and is always challenging. If you're on the fence, try it! You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: CrossFit SISU is an amazing gym and community! Pat, Thomas and the other coaches go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and to help with personal / individual goals. I'd highly recommend to anyone interested in fitness, no matter what your goals are!

Fantastic experience: great atmosphere, great people, clean, lots of class choices and times, people of all backgrounds and experiences love this place. Widely considered the best cf gym in MN.

Fantastic experience: Truly love this gym and the people who work here. They genuinely care about the individual and they take time to ensure proper form and technique to ensure safety. Beyond the terrific people, the gym itself is fantastic...clean and well cared for.

Fantastic experience: Great people, great coaching, great workouts! Favorite part of my day for sure! Everyone from beginners to experienced CrossFitters will feel right at home.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to this gym for over four years. It has a great atmosphere and all are welcomed no matter where they are at in their fitness journey. The staff is great and really help you strive to achieve your goals. The community is great and I encourage you to come in and see what they have to offer

Fantastic experience: Great community, excellent instructors and amazing workouts!

Fantastic experience: Crossfit Sisu is the best gym I have ever been to. The owner, Pat Crosby, actually quailed for the Crossfit Games this year. That's in large part thanks to the programing of the GM Thomas. All the coaches are great and very attentive. They want you to be successful and the best athlete you can be. Doesn't matter if it is your first day or you have been crossfitting for years. They get to know you an really care about you as person and a client. Making sure you check your form and weights during class. The other athletes are great and very welcoming and always willing to help or partner with anyone. Safety is very important here, and people are always willing to look out for each other. In fact, in less than 2 years some of the people from the gym have become my close friends. Highly Recommended!

Fantastic experience: I have never been one to enjoy working out. I hate running, am easily bored by classes of all kinds, and do not see myself as any sort of real athlete. I joined this gym 11 months ago after my husband got hooked on it. I was shocked to find that not only did I enjoy the work outs, but found a great community of people that I genuinely enjoy being around. I have been going 3-4 times a week since I started. I am never going to be a mega-lifter, and will likely always scale my workouts to some degree. But I have so much fun with these daily, varied challenges and have made some wonderful friends along the way. A happy bonus is that I have lost weight and inches and my clothes fit like they did in high school. Laid back atmosphere, kind, down-to-earth people, fantastic work outs that will make you want to come back again and again. Could not be happier with my experience at SISU.

Fantastic experience: I have tried several gyms and this one is the best! Amazing coaches that take time to explain everything in a way that anyone can understand. Lots of class times and options available. Awesome people & atmosphere that encourages you to come back.

Fantastic experience: In deciding to jump into CrossFit, I tried several of the gyms in this area and believe me, none of them came close to SISU when it comes to the knowledge and quality of the coaching and just the friendliness and overall family type feel of the community. I joined SISU about 2 years ago and it has honestly been one of the best decisions of my life! When I started I was well over 300 lbs and basically couldn't do anything that was programmed, but between all of the incredible coaches helping to modify and scale movements and the unbelievable members for encouragement, I'm in the best shape I've ever been! Going to the gym is now the highlight of my day! The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and always around, whether teaching or even taking class, they are always willing to help you out with something you're struggling with or give you a few pointers....did I mention they're some of the friendliest people out there!? You also end up working out with some amazing people that just become great friends, so I ask you...why go to happy hour when you could come in, get a good sweat on with friends, and finish the day feeling great!?

Fantastic experience: I've been a member of this gym for about 5 months now and I will say that it's the only gym I've ever actually gone to, regularly! I'm pretty overweight and sedentary, but the people in this gym, the workouts we do, the physical changes I'm seeing, keep me coming back. I have also been doing their nutrition program since the beginning and it's REALLY helped! So far, I'm down about 20 pounds, but more importantly, this is the best I've felt about myself in decades! I am not an athlete nor have I ever been an athlete. I do not have a background in fitness, I have a background in sitting on my butt in front of a computer all day and a TV all night. Before I started, I was VERY apprehensive about the intensity I'd heard about, comparing myself to what others were doing, etc... But from day 1, every one of the coaches has helped me scale each of the workouts to my ability. Not scale them down so much that I'm not actually working hard, but scale them down so that I can actually complete them. I'm sure it will take me a long time until I can actually complete a single, unassisted pull-up or actually climb a rope, but the encouragement I get from all of the coaches and all of the other members drives me. I'm often one of the last to complete a workout at the end of class, but it's not uncommon for everyone else to gather around me, cheering me on to completion. That's the CrossFit community you hear about. That's what keeps me coming back.