About The Gym

Our Record

The Gym is the oldest and most awarded fitness center in the state including:
  • Voted top training center in Minnesota, 2007-2008 by Citysearch.com
  • Voted top 100 clubs in the nation 2007 (Men's Journal)
  • Voted top 100 trainers in the nation 2007 (Men's Journal)
  • Out of the 100 trainers, only 5 were from Minnesota and 2 of them are from "The Gym"!
  • We've produced more State & National Champions that all of the other clubs combined.

What We're About

The Gym is about getting results in a fun, non-pretentious atmosphere where you don't need the latest fashions. If you want to loose weight and get into shape quickly, there's no competition.

With more equipment and variety than any other facility in the state, we are 100% focused on making sure you get the best workout experience. Period. From our simple roots as a power lifting & body building Mecca to our current full-service training center which caters to every type of member, we're the best value guaranteed. Whether you're a pro athlete or a pro mom, we'll help you meet your goals without demanding you change your lifestyle and the things you love to do!

What Sets Us Apart

Unlike corporate, over crowded big box clubs who are only interested in gaining new members at their current members expense, The Gym has ALWYAYS been independently owned & operated by MN fitness legend Jim Yungner. At The Gym, you're a friend, not a number. We know you name, your goals, your concerns, and we're here to help you.

Different from the expensive Full Service Sports Clubs (Tennis, Swimming, Racquetball, etc.) and Big Box Fitness Centers (General Exercise, Socializing, Latest fashions), The Gym is a fitness & training center that caters to one thing: Getting our members into great shape.

With knowledgeable trainers on staff to assist you with your daily questions (unlike other clubs that make you set a training appointment with a personal trainer for outrageous fees), this training is included with every membership at no additional charge.

For those seeking one-on-one and semi-private personal training, we offer the most affordable rates anywhere, with the best trainers in the State. The only thing you have to loose is the extra pounds (and maybe some attitude).

Our History

The Gym didn't start out as a business - it grew out of a basement 37 years ago as an alternative for a group of students who wanted get into great shape. As interest grew, in 1979 we moved into a small and unglamorous space. Our original equipment was primitive, but our "serious atmosphere" more than made up for our equipment. Growing slowly, it took more than two years for The Gym to reach its first 100 members. Despite the limitations, in short order, The Gym became the home of national champions and professional athletes.

Some of our original members include Jesse "The Body" Ventura, The Road Warriors - Animal & Hawk, Curt Hennig, Ravishing Rick Rude, Joane Hoffenspirger - Ms. America & Ms. World, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Pete Moen - Mr. USA, and the list goes on and on. Even Hulk Hogan was one of our first members!

We have had more than 23 members who started as beginners who can now bench press 500 lbs. or more pounds - a claim that no other gym in the country can make! To date, we have more than 50, five-hundred-pound bench pressers out of this one gym location!

Now 37 years later, we've completely remodeled are now the best equipped, most modern club in the sate, with a wide variety of members, and amenities. Rest assured that while we will continue to look forward, and cater to anyone who wants to improve their body and get into shape, we'll never forget our humble roots.

Our Members

Our members all share one common characteristic - the desire to get into shape without being slave to the latest fashions. We have members of all ages, sizes and experience that have decided that they didn't get the help or results that they needed at other clubs, now call us home. That's where are different. Your success is our success and we'll help you every step of the way. If you want to get into shape efficiently and in the most pain free manner, we're your answer.

Try Us Out For Free

You don't have to take our word for it. Try us out for a FREE WEEK, and find out for your self why The Gym has been around longer than any one else.

If you appreciate a great full service facility, friendly atmosphere that's never overcrowded and open 24-7, join The Gym and realize a better workout for less. We'll even honor your current membership!*

Call or stop in for details.