Great and welcoming community with accessible programming and instruction. Strongly recommend this place.

LOVE Solcana. I immediately felt comfortable and cared for. The staff is all so friendly and positive. In my whole life I have never liked working out, until I came to Solcana. It’s so surprising! I now I have a passion for exercise that I honestly thought I would never have!

Came for fitness, stayed for friendship. I simply love Solcana!

Best gym I've ever had a membership to, hands down. Truly everyone is welcome, and made to feel welcome. I can't say enough great things about Solcana

Very inclusive and affirming atmosphere with classes to fit all kinds of needs and schedules. Worth checking out the two week trial if you’re on the fence!

I'm so happy to have found Solcana! I recently signed up for a membership after finishing the [Em]power beginner's program. [Em]Power was a fun, safe, welcoming way to see if Solcana was a fit for me. As a fat person, it can be hard to find a gym that feels comfortable, and Solcana goes the extra mile to be a safe place for people who might feel embraced in other gym settings.

The staff is very nice and welcoming. It is a large space with a perfect balance of free weights/machines/etc. Plenty of space to do what you need.

Holy cow. This brought me back to my old army sessions of our morning workouts. The sets were paced perfect for us 1st timers and with the veterans. I will be going back for more.

I've been to a lot of gyms over the years, and this one is truly at the top of the list. I drive 30 min each way because I love it so much. The instructors consistently go above and beyond to create an inclusive and supportive community where all members feel welcomed--regardless of their experience level. I'm really grateful for the community they've built.

Simply the most supportive and inclusive gym in the Twin Cities, full stop.

Queer, trans, non binary inclusive gym, that has classes for all types of bodies. Provides variations of movements for more accessibility, and has sliding scale scholarships if fees are an issue. Solcana made me fall in love with power lifting, and made the gym feel more like a community vs a thing to check off my to do list.

Body-positive, lgbtq-affirming, professional and caring coaches, excellent training, and fun community. I love this place and have found it easy to keep my commitment to 3x/week because it’s such a positive experience every time, and because I’m seeing my skills and strength improve significantly.

A truly special place. I can’t recommend Solcana enough. The coaches are phenomenal; caring, kind, and patient. They meet each member where they are at and encourage everyone. Modifications are always explained and there is great variety in the movements.

I wouldn’t want to workout any place else. Seriously.

Never have I felt so lifted up and supported in my fitness journey. No matter what kind of a day I am having, or how crabby I am walking into the gym, I always feel 1000% better leaving. Thank you Solcana for taking me as I am, no questions asked. Also, whether you're incredibly competitive like me or you just want to do your own thing, all classes cater to everyone. It's like magic. I am constan... More

Never have I felt so lifted up and supported in my fitness journey. No matter what kind of a day I am having, or how crabby I am walking into the gym, I always feel 1000% better leaving. Thank you Solcana for taking me as I am, no questions asked. Also, whether you're incredibly competitive like me or you just want to do your own thing, all classes cater to everyone. It's like magic. I am constantly challenged. Unlike your average Crossfit gym, Solcana makes sure proper technique is always used, allowing me to lift heavier than I ever have before while being safe and injury-free. Less

I have searched for years to find a gym that is truly inclusive, but Solcana is that and so much more. Come as you are: inspired; fearful; fit as a fiddle; or a little broken and Solcana is there. Solcana is fun! Solcana focuses on moving bodies and finding the joy in that movement. I pass no fewer than 10 gyms on my way to Solcana, yet I do so happily because Solcana is where I belong. Now, ... More

I have searched for years to find a gym that is truly inclusive, but Solcana is that and so much more. Come as you are: inspired; fearful; fit as a fiddle; or a little broken and Solcana is there. Solcana is fun! Solcana focuses on moving bodies and finding the joy in that movement. I pass no fewer than 10 gyms on my way to Solcana, yet I do so happily because Solcana is where I belong. Now, before this gets too mushy, I want to mention that I’m lifting weights I never thought possible and even competing in powerlifting competitions, so you know, getting strong and working hard is also a thing at Solcana. Less

I can be in the worst mood, but as soon as I step foot in Solcana, I am immediately uplifted. This is a place where my mind, my body, and my spirit are well taken care of. I can be unapologetically myself at Solcana. The community is welcoming to everyone, regardless of where you are on your fitness journey. They are warm, they are loving, they will make you sweat and encourage you to do things (... More

I can be in the worst mood, but as soon as I step foot in Solcana, I am immediately uplifted. This is a place where my mind, my body, and my spirit are well taken care of. I can be unapologetically myself at Solcana. The community is welcoming to everyone, regardless of where you are on your fitness journey. They are warm, they are loving, they will make you sweat and encourage you to do things (safely) that you never thought you could. I am so grateful to have Solcana in my life. Less

Joining Solcana has changed my life! I had never considered myself athletic and I always struggled to maintain a consistent fitness practice prior to joining Solcana. I had been working out at a the Y for about 6 months and was so intimidated by using the barbells, when someone recommended I check out Solcana. I joined the Empower class to have a safe, affirming space to learn how to use a barbel... More

Joining Solcana has changed my life! I had never considered myself athletic and I always struggled to maintain a consistent fitness practice prior to joining Solcana. I had been working out at a the Y for about 6 months and was so intimidated by using the barbells, when someone recommended I check out Solcana. I joined the Empower class to have a safe, affirming space to learn how to use a barbell. 4 years later, I've never looked back! As a queer and trans person, having a gym that is explicitly trans-inclusive and body-positive has been a game changer. Working out and moving my body is now a steady part of my life that I don't even have to think about, and it brings my so much joy! I have discovered new passions, grown skills and strengths I'd never thought I'd even attempt, and gained friends and community along the way. I will forever be grateful for Solcana! Less

I love going to Solcana! The workouts are always different, challenging, and fun. The environment is very welcoming and the coaches are super supportive. I always feel comfortable modifying moves I can’t or don’t want to do. I have been going for 7 months and very so much stronger!

I was looking for a gym where I could build strength and confidence, but was super wary of "gym culture." Solcana is a great fit! Genuinely inclusive community, and not just for the extroverts. Challenging with plenty of supportive guidance. Definitely recommend!

I've visited Solcana on and off since 2020, first joining with the BIPOC EmPower program. Solcana's virtual programming definitely kept me afloat during the darkest days of the pandemic lockdown. I appreciate the familial vibe of the gym, Hannah (the owner) and the other coaches and managers at the gym are friendly and patient. Even though my attendance has been on and off over the years I always... More

I've visited Solcana on and off since 2020, first joining with the BIPOC EmPower program. Solcana's virtual programming definitely kept me afloat during the darkest days of the pandemic lockdown. I appreciate the familial vibe of the gym, Hannah (the owner) and the other coaches and managers at the gym are friendly and patient. Even though my attendance has been on and off over the years I always feel welcome. I have recommended the gym to friends, colleagues and would recommend to anyone to check it out. Less

I was an absolute beginner when I joined Solcana two years ago (and I was SUPER intimidated, having never joined a gym before). I'd been struggling with my energy levels and realized that any kind of lifestyle change involving movement/fitness routine wasn't going to happen for me without some kind of structure and support. Solcana's coaching team offers support abound . . . they're extremely ex... More

I was an absolute beginner when I joined Solcana two years ago (and I was SUPER intimidated, having never joined a gym before). I'd been struggling with my energy levels and realized that any kind of lifestyle change involving movement/fitness routine wasn't going to happen for me without some kind of structure and support. Solcana's coaching team offers support abound . . . they're extremely experienced yet humble and they're able to adapt movements to all ability levels which has helped me feel confident yet challenged along the way. The Solcana community makes fitness a joyful act, which has helped me stay connected to the routine. I can't remember the last time I've felt this strong or energized mentally and physically. Less

Solcana is the best gym I’ve ever been to! Coaches are knowledgeable, class curriculum is high quality, and culture is amazing! This is a space where truly everyone is welcome and wanted. The coaches manage to give equal support to beginners just getting started and experiences folks doing complicated movements at really heavy weights. I’ve found solcana to be super queer friendly, anti-fatphobic... More

Solcana is the best gym I’ve ever been to! Coaches are knowledgeable, class curriculum is high quality, and culture is amazing! This is a space where truly everyone is welcome and wanted. The coaches manage to give equal support to beginners just getting started and experiences folks doing complicated movements at really heavy weights. I’ve found solcana to be super queer friendly, anti-fatphobic, anti-ableist, and anti-racist. It’s safe and I’m way stronger after being a member for close to 2 years now. Less

Prior to going to Solcana in April 2017, I rarely worked out, and had absolutely no experience with strength training, gymnastics, or thinking about fitness goals. After starting at Solcana, I was deeply supported by the amazing coaching staff in learning various movements and engaging in activities and accomplishments that I had never done before. Additionally, Solcana was a space that was incre... More

Prior to going to Solcana in April 2017, I rarely worked out, and had absolutely no experience with strength training, gymnastics, or thinking about fitness goals. After starting at Solcana, I was deeply supported by the amazing coaching staff in learning various movements and engaging in activities and accomplishments that I had never done before. Additionally, Solcana was a space that was incredibly body-affirming, body-positive, and queer-affirming that allowed me to move in ways that both made sense for my body and embraced me for where I was in my fitness journey! Less

The coaches and community at Solcana are incredible! They are so welcoming, supportive, and helpful. I recommend Solcana to all my friends who are looking to get stronger and to feel great and cared for throughout that process.

I’ve never been a “gym person”, but I’ve found my gym home at Solcana! This is not your typical cross-fit gym; it’s a place where people of all ability levels, ages, body types, backgrounds, and gender identities come together to work out in a community. The welcoming atmosphere and support keep me coming back three times a week, and I’m so proud of the skills and strength I’ve gained here. Thank... More

I’ve never been a “gym person”, but I’ve found my gym home at Solcana! This is not your typical cross-fit gym; it’s a place where people of all ability levels, ages, body types, backgrounds, and gender identities come together to work out in a community. The welcoming atmosphere and support keep me coming back three times a week, and I’m so proud of the skills and strength I’ve gained here. Thanks Solcana fam! Less

Amazing place to workout. Makes space for everyone- every workout can be scaled to what works for you and where your body is. Love love love this place

Had a disc bulge injury and trainers at Solcana have made me feel better than two rounds of physical therapy ever did. I still have a lot of work to do but THANK YOU for getting me this far!!

Love working out here, the atmosphere really shows that its a serious gym and they have a ton of equipment. The one annoying thing about this los is the parking.

This gym is fabulous and the guy at the front desk is so sweet and kind and very helpful and adorable too. Did I mention the gym is fabulous?

I took the January Em[power] series with Coach Neesh after being laid out pretty bad with COVID. I was still pretty physically fatigued & weak when I started the course and was kind of scared I'd have to drop out. I communicated these feelings to the folks at Solcana and they were super responsive and encouraged me to go at my own pace. The program really helped me regain my strength and athletic... More

I took the January Em[power] series with Coach Neesh after being laid out pretty bad with COVID. I was still pretty physically fatigued & weak when I started the course and was kind of scared I'd have to drop out. I communicated these feelings to the folks at Solcana and they were super responsive and encouraged me to go at my own pace. The program really helped me regain my strength and athletic confidence in just six weeks! It was a game changer for my winter blues too. The gym has a fun and bright energy that welcomes all. I'm grateful to have Solcana in the community. Less

Charlatans. It makes me sad that places like this give the community a bad reputation.

Inclusive and supportive fitness for everyone. Amazing

Solcana is my happy place

Changing my life with gym experience better than I could have ever imagined!

Gyms have never really been my thing, especially because of how uncomfortable they can feel as a fat and queer person. Solcana is a GAME CHANGER! From the first time I spoke to Scout to inquire about services to my consultation with Garrett H. to now having been to classes and private trainer sessions - I feel so welcome, so comfortable, and so seen! Garrett H. is an amazing personal trainer an... More

Gyms have never really been my thing, especially because of how uncomfortable they can feel as a fat and queer person. Solcana is a GAME CHANGER! From the first time I spoke to Scout to inquire about services to my consultation with Garrett H. to now having been to classes and private trainer sessions - I feel so welcome, so comfortable, and so seen! Garrett H. is an amazing personal trainer and takes the time to explain the "why" in addition to the "how" - as a lifetime learner and researcher by nature, I really appreciate this. KK coaches the Big Body Fitness classes (that's right, a class just for big bodies, yes!) and is equally amazing at leading the class and explaining movements as we learn them. I have NEVER EVER been someone that would go around recommending a gym, but here I am. Give Solcana a try, you will not be disappointed! Especially if you are fat or just never felt comfortable in a gym setting, I can't recommend this place enough. And it's queer/women-owned, so - what more need I say?! Get yer booties to Solcana already. Less

Body positive gym! Love the Master's class for us over 50s! Thank you for helping me improve my strength!!

I don’t even know where to begin. Solcana has changed my life. You can take all of your fear and insecurities about going to the gym and leave it at the door. It’s the definition of a community. For all strength levels, workout modifications, wonderful coaches, body positive, and queer friendly. I go to trans strength classes twice a week. It’s the best part of my week!

I’ve been at solcana long enough to speak to a few points that anyone who is thinking of joining should know: 1. Bring yourself. Everyone is welcome and the community here shows that and there are no big egos here. If you are experienced and want to push it you can do that here as well. 2. Never be intimated by workouts (well most of the time 😋) the coaches will help you adjust movements to yo... More

I’ve been at solcana long enough to speak to a few points that anyone who is thinking of joining should know: 1. Bring yourself. Everyone is welcome and the community here shows that and there are no big egos here. If you are experienced and want to push it you can do that here as well. 2. Never be intimated by workouts (well most of the time 😋) the coaches will help you adjust movements to your needs and make sure you are doing the movements will right form. If you want to progress to a more advanced movement they can do that as well. 3. They make the classes fun. The hour passes really quickly. Who can ever say that about most gym workouts. If you are considering I highly recommend you contact the gym as you can do a limited trial at this time of writing with no strings attached. Less

Love everything about this place.

Absolutely different than your usual gym. I felt so included and taken care of even though I was new to the gym. I joined the morning strength class and the Olympic weightlifting class. Amazing owner and coaches.

Love this gym! One of the most friendly, inviting and accepting spaces I have ever had the privilege to workout at. Wish I could have brought you all with me when I moved!

The best gym and fitness experience I have ever had. Knowledgeable instructors that break down lifting form for beginners. Safe and un-intimidating atmosphere. Very worth the expense!

Solcana is a huge part of my community and life. The goals of the gym align with what I want more of in my life and what I hope to support in a local business. I'm ever-impressed by programming for sustainable fitness and that coaches will work with any level of ability to help you get and stay strong. Members are friendly, and I get all the attention I need to make sure I'm working out and lifti... More

Solcana is a huge part of my community and life. The goals of the gym align with what I want more of in my life and what I hope to support in a local business. I'm ever-impressed by programming for sustainable fitness and that coaches will work with any level of ability to help you get and stay strong. Members are friendly, and I get all the attention I need to make sure I'm working out and lifting safely. There are added bonuses such as nutritional challenges and friendly (optional) competitions. During non-pandemic times, there are really wonderful mobility and specialty lifting classes. Finally, I'm so happy to support a gym that supports equity in our community and celebrates differences. Solcana regularly gives back to the community through scholarships and fundraisers. Overall, just an amazing gym. Less

Solcana Fitness and its community are the best.

The owner and coach care about your form and your fitness, no matter where you’re current level of fitness is.

best gym I would highly recommend

The best gym in Minneapolis. So welcoming, inclusive and fun! The coaches know all their stuff, and are super helpful and encouraging. If you are thinking about a gym membership, stop! Go to Solcana. You'll be glad you did.

I'm not sure how to express how much I love this gym. It's the most open, accepting, positive, and fun loving fitness environment I've ever experienced. If you have ever felt out of place in a gym give Solcana a shot.

Awesome place! Super welcoming people and staff

Coolest gym in the world. Everyone is truly welcome and accepted here. Great coaches and great people to work out with.

Solcana is a great space, while any gym/box is intimidating (at least to me) it was friendly atmosphere. I scheduled an intro session and met with Jerik who was warm and attentive. We went through a quick workout after he explained a few of the types of classes they provide. When you start, Crossfit has a way of letting you know you're out of shape LOL. After our quick circuit and having a look a... More

Solcana is a great space, while any gym/box is intimidating (at least to me) it was friendly atmosphere. I scheduled an intro session and met with Jerik who was warm and attentive. We went through a quick workout after he explained a few of the types of classes they provide. When you start, Crossfit has a way of letting you know you're out of shape LOL. After our quick circuit and having a look around, I knew I'd want to join. The gym is close to my home, the people are friendly and it's pricing is on par with other Crossfit boxes (i.e it's expensive lol). The thing that set it apart for me is their involvement with the LGBTQIA community. They provide classes geared towards their transitioning members as well as femme centric classes. They advocate in the crossfit community for their members as well. It's incredibly moving to me and while sure the membership may seem expensive, I'm so happy knowing my money goes towards such a good cause! . The day after my 8 minute butt kicking with Jerik, I signed up for my first actually crossfit session! I'm painfully awkward in new places so I got there and got my shoes on and wandered around wondering what to do with my hands. A few members trickled in and I sat across from Casey who is doing body adapt classes, a few people they knew came in and one of them showed us pictures of their friend's dog. Once 630 hit the crossfit crew gathered around Jerik and he explained the days warmup exercises. I had never kipped before so Jerik explained in very simple terms how to feel it in my shoulder blades. It'll take some practice but I got the hang of it sort of :) We went through the warmup and Marijke arrive shortly after. She was our session's coach she was just late due to snow and public transport issues so Jerik started us off. She helped me with my cleans or jerks or whatever they're called since I've never done those and had no idea where to start. She told me to keep my knees high on the t2b portion (i could only do knees up not toes to bar) The session was fierce and naturally I was the slowest lol. . The classmates were great though. All wonderfully diverse. Between heavy breathing there were some jokes and some talk back and forth with various people. You bond in the pain and suffering it seems lol. . I don't know how I feel about the competitive nature of crossfit, the point system and the trying to get through things quickly. I'm def not trying to cut corners or sacrifice form for speed. That's easy to do when you start getting exhausted. I've worked out a lot (many years ago lulz) and listen to my body well and also correct myself the best I can when I am starting to arch my back or not squat deep enough(those things your body tries to do when you're tired). Maybe I'll always be the last to finish a circuit but I'll be happy to get that work in and done right :) . Overall it was a fantastic experience. My legs are sore today but it's not stopping me from doing one more session today before I take a few days to recover. Looking forward to the next session! Less

Super friendly and welcoming to beginners. I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to keep up, but the instructor gave a lot of guidance about form and modifying the exercises when necessary. Thanks Solcana!

Another great powerlifting event!!!! Thank you everyone ❤️

Solcana Fitness is amazing! I love the community they have built. I love the welcoming atmosphere and the talented coaches. It’s the best gym in town!

I started at Solcana when I was twelve weeks pregnant. I didn't really know how to work out while pregnant and I didn't want to keep working out in my apartment gym by myself because I was worried I'd hurt myself. Solcana was perfect -- they scaled everything so that I could keep working out until I gave birth (I did deadlifts on my due date), devised C-section-friendly workouts for after, and ha... More

I started at Solcana when I was twelve weeks pregnant. I didn't really know how to work out while pregnant and I didn't want to keep working out in my apartment gym by myself because I was worried I'd hurt myself. Solcana was perfect -- they scaled everything so that I could keep working out until I gave birth (I did deadlifts on my due date), devised C-section-friendly workouts for after, and have just generally been very positive for my physical and mental health throughout. But what I didn't anticipate was the amazing community I joined. Everyone is so supportive and wonderful. It's a great place. Less

The most helpful, encouraging coaches and members! As a new to weights and CrossFit person, I was absolutely terrified coming into my first classes here! However, I never feel left behind and never feel like I'm not getting enough guidance. I feel motivated(and excited!) to go, even when the workout of the day seems really scary.

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 strin... More

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. Less

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 💚

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

I am SUCH a newbie! When I started I hadn't anticipated needing to go through chemotherapy. One week after my first chemo session and still a little sore, I come to class and when it becomes clear I can't do so much jumping, without missing a beat, Kaitlin happily provides alternative exercises, and she was so encouraging. I love this place😍I am so lucky I found you.. (Thanks Laurel!)

The beginner meet you hosted was fantastic! Thank you!!

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

Hannah and the team at Solcana are outstanding! The atmosphere is welcoming to all people at all fitness levels and the camaraderie is awesome. Great place for drop-ins who may be intimidated about doing so and newbies to get their fitness on!

I never thought crossfit would be useful for a runner. I use to have a very negative image of what crossfit was, and thus was very hesitant to try it. My friend/coworker brought me in to meet with the owner/head coach, Hannah, about 9 months ago. I told Hannah my goals for running and marathon training. She listened, gave feedback, and made me feel extremely validated and hopeful! I was not ... More

I never thought crossfit would be useful for a runner. I use to have a very negative image of what crossfit was, and thus was very hesitant to try it. My friend/coworker brought me in to meet with the owner/head coach, Hannah, about 9 months ago. I told Hannah my goals for running and marathon training. She listened, gave feedback, and made me feel extremely validated and hopeful! I was not even considering myself a competitive runner nor had any aspirations of qualifying for Boston's marathon (I was about 35 minutes too slow at that time). I have been going to Solcana for approximately 8 months now. Throughout that time, I PR'd my 10 mile race by 8 minutes, PR'd my half marathon race by 13 minutes, and most recently PR'd my marathon race by 19 minutes! The only thing I changed in training was adding crossfit; most specifically Solcana Crossfit. The coaches are absolutely incredible, and get to know each of the member's goals and give assistance on how to reach them. My goals looked much different than that of my peers, and the coaches were able to assist me in tailoring workouts so that I could get my "fast feet" going. I even had an injury during the marathon training and was extremely discouraged. The coaches helped me maintain my motivation, each showing me various ways to improve and work with the injury, incorporating rest with workouts that wouldn't stress the injury. I was able to get cardio workouts in without needing to run! I don't think I could have stuck out the training after the injury if it hadn't been for Hannah's coaching, encouraging, and belief in me. The Solcana community is also beyond anything I could have asked for. Each member is excited for each success of their peers, no matter how large or small. I have not experienced anything like this. Members were concerned for me when I was injured, rejoiced with me when I finished races, and encouraged me throughout each workout. 8 months ago, Boston's marathon was not even in my mind. Now I have a goal that by the end of 2016, I will be a Boston qualifier. I know that with the assistance of Solcana, the coaches and community, I can accomplish this goal. I highly recommend!! Less

I've been grunting under a bar in a Crossfit setting for about 5 years now. In the early days when I would talk to folks about my devotion to CrossFit they would often reply, "but your not a douche". Yes this is true. Trying times back then. I loved my first gym out in Santa Barbara, I was getting a good workout and met some great people and motivated me to be better and more committed to impro... More

I've been grunting under a bar in a Crossfit setting for about 5 years now. In the early days when I would talk to folks about my devotion to CrossFit they would often reply, "but your not a douche". Yes this is true. Trying times back then. I loved my first gym out in Santa Barbara, I was getting a good workout and met some great people and motivated me to be better and more committed to improving myself and long term health. I have hoped around a lot since then and am glad someone on a date told me about this gym. I really dig the underpinning motivation for why Hannah started the gym. Before I came for my first workout we went back and forth quite a bit over email since I had gotten pretty frustrated with the Crossfit gyms in town. I appreciated her willingness to hear me out and carefully respond to my lengthy questions and concerns. In short this is not a gym for a bro's. Aside from the great vibe, Hannah is by far the best coach I have ever had. Her attention to detail and diagnostic skills are unparalleled and she does a great job of suggesting drills and exercises to improve mobility and mechanics. In contrast at other gyms a coach might say, "squat lower" without appreciating that those of us without organized athletic backgrounds have a lot of issues with mobility and don't have great body control. Hannah has already diagnosed tons of mechanical flaws in my movement that are ether the consequence of poor instruction in the past or a lack of attentiveness by previous coaches. After a lot of years lifting and running around like a mad man I can really see a rate of improvement that I haven't experienced since I first started learning. In Crossfit, since everything is so libertarian, a gym is only as good as its coach/owner. They set the tone and set there own standards since CrossFit as a whole has very few. That said there are few better then Hannah and her team Less

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. ... More

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. Less