The gym experience was marred by Bethany (manager) who seemed unwilling to accommodate reasonable requests. Improved customer service and a more respectful demeanor from management would significantly enhance the overall atmosphere for members.

Amazing gym. If you’re looking to be surrounded by like minded people, this is the best. I love the old-school powerlifting aspect of this gym. Much better than big modern gyms.

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Kato Athletic has by far the best atmosphere out of all of the gyms in Mankato. The staff are always welcoming and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who’s looking to workout!

I love the atmosphere at Kato Athletic. No judging, just people crushing their fitness goals!

This place my home. If it were to close I would cry. I love all of the staff and the equipment is super clean and nice.

I live here.

Great workers! Lovely environment!!

Super friendly staff, an inviting atmosphere, and it’s 24hrs?! You can’t really ask for more from a gym. A buddy of mine brought me along one day on a day pass and I now have a membership that I find well worth the money!

Has everything you need to successfully obtain your dream health goals

Best gym in Mankato!! Wonderful, helpful, nice staff and gym is very clean and not too busy or crowded ever!! Would highly recommend!

I LOVE KATO ATHLETIC!!!

Great atmosphere, great community, and even better staff.

Great gym, switched to this gym because it is one of the few that is available 24hrs a day and the community here is very welcoming compared to most other gyms in town

Best gym ever! I have been going here for 10 years and couldn't imagine being at another gym. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and it feels like family. Great coaches who are there to push you and help you meet your goals. I would give 10 stars if I could.

Best gym around. Chandler is the best!

I love this gym and the family feel to this gym! The owners do a great job at getting to know the members and they always make people feel welcome! The gym is always clean and there is plenty of equipment for whatever you may be into!

This gym impresses with its personable and knowledgeable staff. The trainers genuinely care about members' fitness goals, providing personalized guidance. The sense of community here is palpable, creating a motivating environment for all fitness levels. The facility is well-equipped, and the staff's expertise adds value to the overall experience.

Best gym I’ve ever been to the staff are extremely nice and helpful

Best gym I’ve ever been too.great atmosphere.

Great gym. Great people owners are amazing and very helpful. Best gym community.

Great experience, love to workout here

They have the nicest equipment in Mankato and a very strong community. Best gym in Mankato for sure

Has all the equipment you would ever need and great help and staff

I’m a new member and everyone is so welcoming. Every time I walk in, I’m always greeted with friendly smiles. The equipment is top tier and it’s 24/7.

I highly recommend this gym! The gym atmosphere is super inviting and keeps me motivated. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The gym itself has enough equipment to go around and offers supplements and energy drinks for purchase. I also like how it’s open 24/7 so I can come whenever it works best for my schedule!

This gym is amazing!

the staff, community, and vibe of KatoAthletic is unmatched!

Honestly, I would like to say that it is the best gym to work out inMankato The atmosphere of the new owner and all the trainers is amazing. They motivated me to continue attending every morning and I don't regret it . I highly recommend this gym to anyone. (Also they’ve helped me so much with my mental health) . Thank you so much 🫶

Lots of different equipment, racks, and machines. Never have had to wait for a machine. The three bathrooms are always clean too.

Engaging and experienced coaches that cultivate a positive community. Solid work out sessions with tons of support and encouragement. Even if you're not sure how to divide 16 by 2, they have your back. -Xander

This is a great gym for all types of athletes and has a great variety of equipment. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Kato Athletic is an amazing gym! Everyone is very welcoming and kind. I also love how organized and clean this gym is. Very impressive.

Kato Athletic is awesome! I joined looking for a great gym community to work out with, and I’ve definitely found it here with the CrossFit classes. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging, and the environment is the perfect mix of working hard and having fun. I always look forward to the time I get to spend here!

By far the best gym I’ve been apart of. They have some of the best equipment and the atmosphere is great

Great customer service, great people and top of the line equipment.

The most amazing gym EVER! The quality of equipment and people here are unmatched. I promise you will leave with a smile on your face every single day!

Kato Athletic/Kato CrossFit is so fantastic because you get first class training and support from coaches and other athletes. Everyone wants to see you succeed and reach your goals. Great atmosphere, great people.

Kato athletic has a welcoming environment and great staff that will help you with any goal.

24 hours a day. ,lots of room to lift, and enough racks for squats I never have to wait .The staff was helpful and makes you feel at home.

It's a great gym with lots of options and friendly staff. They have a 24/7 gym access option, CrossFit program and powerlifting equipment. The pricing is very good, you get a lot of gym for your money. If you get the 24/7 membership you get the standard gym equipment, powerlifting equipment and you can use the CrossFit area when no classes are in session(participation in the CrossFit program is a... More

It's a great gym with lots of options and friendly staff. They have a 24/7 gym access option, CrossFit program and powerlifting equipment. The pricing is very good, you get a lot of gym for your money. If you get the 24/7 membership you get the standard gym equipment, powerlifting equipment and you can use the CrossFit area when no classes are in session(participation in the CrossFit program is a different membership option). I've been happy with my membership and would recommend. Less

This is definitely one of the best gyms in the area! The staff are super knowledgeable and the members are very friendly. If you want to achieve your goals, set new PR's, or just be part of a community this gym is for you!

Kato Athletic is exactly what I was looking for in a gym, I just wish I’d found it sooner! I’m newer to CrossFit, started taking classes here in January. It was intimidating to start, but the atmosphere is great and I quickly felt comfortable. The membership rate is more reasonable than other gyms I looked at in town and I like the variation of class times. I am so appreciative of the encourageme... More

Kato Athletic is exactly what I was looking for in a gym, I just wish I’d found it sooner! I’m newer to CrossFit, started taking classes here in January. It was intimidating to start, but the atmosphere is great and I quickly felt comfortable. The membership rate is more reasonable than other gyms I looked at in town and I like the variation of class times. I am so appreciative of the encouragement and support I’ve received from the coaches and members. The coaches are always super helpful with explanations, tips, modifications, help with form etc. I love that the workouts are always challenging, but somehow fun, and it is always the best hour of my day! Less

Kato Athletic is awesome! I'll be honest and say I was pretty intimated to start at this gym when it was recommended to me. However, I gave it a shot and I was definitely proven wrong! Everyone is so kind and helpful! This place is for all levels which I know is hard to come by! My main goal is to feel more confident with lifting weights. I'm moving soon but I can say that I definitely feel more ... More

Kato Athletic is awesome! I'll be honest and say I was pretty intimated to start at this gym when it was recommended to me. However, I gave it a shot and I was definitely proven wrong! Everyone is so kind and helpful! This place is for all levels which I know is hard to come by! My main goal is to feel more confident with lifting weights. I'm moving soon but I can say that I definitely feel more confident now. Also, I've been working with their trainer, Rafael, and he has been WONDERFUL! Super personable, caters to your needs, knowledgeable, and pushes you to meet your goals in a positive way! Less

Great gym, plenty of equipment and 24/7

Extremely friendly staff, clean and organized equipment, and alot of space. What more could you ask for.

Great place with a great atmosphere!

Staff is always helpful and the community is top notch highly recommend

Great staff, great price, pretty good equipment with plenty of freeweights

The best place for a workout, nutrition and people! My second home!!

Kato Athletic is the best! Bethany and Chandler are both very knowledgeable and the atmosphere there is so welcoming and friendly. They have a great powerlifting area in addition to their multiple CrossFit classes! Check them out!!

Always clean and organized, and friendly staff :)

All around great gym! The nutrition shop and being open 24/7 is supper convenient

The environment of this gym is amazing, Bethany and Chandler have really gone above and beyond to build connections with everyone who is either in CrossFit or is just there to workout. If I could I would give this a gym a 100/5 star rating!

Great 24 hr gym with friendly staff. Lots of free weight and machines for any type of training. Also, very reasonable pricing for month to month membership.

Love this gym and the entire staff! I’ve been there 5yrs and won’t even think about going anywhere else

Kato Athletic is by far, hands down the very best gym in the Mankato region. I have been going to gyms in the area since 1990, and none have been able to hold a light to Kato Athletic. In my opinion, not even close.

So many negative and unwelcoming changes in the past few years. Workouts are not easily modified nor are modifications supported by coaches. The lite/cardio workouts are rarely posted and when they are- they are “walk 10 minutes with your dog”- not challenging just demeaning.

Incredible atmosphere and a great staff, couldn't ask for a better gym!

Best gym and coaches in Mankato 👍

Gym has everything you need and then some. Very friendly staff and management, plus a wide variety of RTD’s in the cooler.

Great atmosphere, and tons of different equipment for whatever training style suits you best. Very friendly staff and a nutrition store right when you walk in the door

It's a great gym with reasonable prices. I like that it is month to month and you're not locked into any massive contracts. Otherwise 24/7 access and plenty of equipment makes for a efficient lift whenever you make the time to go.

I love Kato Athletics! You will feel welcome and motivated every time you step foot in the gym. Everyone including the coaches I would consider a friend

Great gym community that wants to see everyone learn and grow!

I absolutely loved my switch to Kato Athletic. I wanted a gym with my 24 hour 7 days a week so I can feel free to go when I can. I switched mainly because I did the free day lift and fell in love with the garage doors and separation of different equipment styles. Only machine I wish I had would be a plate loaded leg press!

Best overall gym! It’s CrossFit, regular gym, 24/7 hours and a nutrition shop!

Fantastic gym with a really awesome staff

Best gym I’ve been to, great staff and amazing atmosphere.

Absolutely love it at kato athletic! Great gym, staff and store. It’s a lot quieter gym than most in town. It has almost everything you could need for lifting equipment. Definitely will stay for a long time

Awesome gym, great atmosphere!

Kato Athletic is the best! Staff are very friendly and I like that I can do all types of workouts with the equipment and different areas they have. Love the open doors in the summer too!

Love this space! Has the perfect garage vibe to workout in and isn’t ever too crowded. I like the different areas to workout in and the options of free weights they have. Also super nice to have snacks/drinks to purchase right there.

This gym is the best in town! It’s never crowded and the people are awesome. Not to mention the staff and owner are super knowledgeable and awesome. 10/10

Great gym and great staff. It’s always a pleasure to workout in such a great environment that kato athletic brings :)

Best part is always having enough weights for a heavy lift. Even when it’s packed there is always enough plates to go around

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Love this gym! Great equipment and an awesome community!

Amazing gym, super friendly staff and people all around

Best gym in Mankato no 🧢

This is the best gym in Mankato. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Best gym in Kato!!

An amazing gym for CrossFit, powerlifting, olympic lifting, and bodybuilding. There is something for everyone here- A fitness playground!

Ive been going to Kato Athletic for a few years now going to their CrossFit classes. Im happy to be apart of such a great group of people! The coaches are super knowledgeable and genuinely care that you get the best workout and also have fun! :)

best gym around! staff is friendly and helpful, classes are great, and the open gym allows you to train whatever you need!

The best gym ever! 🙌🏻 The sense of community at this gym is amazing. By effort of the coaches and the other members, the gym feels welcoming and motivating. I attend CrossFit classes but have used the 24/7 side too. It is always clean and the equipment is great. 10/10 recommend starting—or continuing—your fitness journey at Kato Athletic/CrossFit.

Great atmosphere! Staff always friendly and helpful, great variety of supplements, plenty of space for every kind of work out routine!

I love going to Kato Athletic and being greeted by people who are passionate and knowledgeable about what they're doing. Definitely a fan!

Kato Athletic is the best and highest quality gym in town! I joined 4 years ago and never looked back. You cannot find the same quality of classes, coaches, equipment, and space anywhere else. But the best part of Kato Athletic is the coaches CARE! You will be welcomed with a smile every day and you will be supported on your fitness journey by professional coaches and staff! I highly recommend Ka... More

Kato Athletic is the best and highest quality gym in town! I joined 4 years ago and never looked back. You cannot find the same quality of classes, coaches, equipment, and space anywhere else. But the best part of Kato Athletic is the coaches CARE! You will be welcomed with a smile every day and you will be supported on your fitness journey by professional coaches and staff! I highly recommend Kato Athletic to anyone and everyone, whether you are new to fitness or a seasoned athlete. Less

Great people and atmosphere, coaches are amazing. Best gym in Mankato. The CrossFit classes are fun and challenging.

Best gym in Mankato. Owner lady has big muscles!

Been a member for several years. Great gym and atmosphere.

Really great energy from the staff. Friendly motivating community and great diverse gym equipment for all types of people. Highly recommend.

Easily the best gym in the Mankato area! Not only is the staff knowledgeable and friendly; It’s appropriate for athletes of all types and ages! Kato athletic has separate areas to help you reach all of your goals. CrossFit, cardio, free weights, Olympic lifting, turf area, garage doors to enjoy Minnesota summers while getting a workout in. One of the best gym environments I’ve ever been apart of... More

Easily the best gym in the Mankato area! Not only is the staff knowledgeable and friendly; It’s appropriate for athletes of all types and ages! Kato athletic has separate areas to help you reach all of your goals. CrossFit, cardio, free weights, Olympic lifting, turf area, garage doors to enjoy Minnesota summers while getting a workout in. One of the best gym environments I’ve ever been apart of, you feel like you’re walking into your home away from home instead of the gym! Price is extremely reasonable compared to other gyms in the area! Staff is willing to help every step of the way to help you reach your goals; and not only will they help they’ll be there encouraging you and cheering you on every step of the way! Not to mention the Rexus nutrition store right on site with staff that is knowledgeable about the products and can give you honest feedback and suggestions face to face! With customer service being mostly online these days it’s so nice to have a place like this in our home town to be able to connect with people and the best staff in person! There is no shortage of smiles, laughter and support at this gym! Less

One of the best gyms I have been too. The staff is so helpful and the community is just the greatest. I have not been there long but everyone is willing to help you with whatever you need, and for the price its a steel! Highly recommend

A welcoming, tight-knit community within an excellent gym space. There is room for all fitness levels here. The staff is kind and I have positive interactions with them every visit. The gym itself continues to add new equipment and takes into consideration recommendations from all. If you are looking for an inclusive space where you will feel pushed but supported, this is the place to be.

Easily the best gym in Mankato. Staff is super helpful and friendly. Gym equipment is nothing but the best. Not to mention if you’re ever in need of a quick snack after the gym, the supplement store they have has everything you need. From protein pastries to excellent pre-workout supplements, this gym truly has it all!

By bar the best gym in mankato! Very friendly staff, amazing selection of supplements, and excellent workout equipment. Speaking to the gym owner you can really tell her intentions to build a environment where lifters of all kind can support each other and grow! On top of the fact its 24/7 access with a membership really makes it easy to squeeze in a workout on busy days.

This gym has it all! Lots of space for lifting weights, cardio or crossfit classes! 24/7 access is a huge benefit!! I can always get a workout in no matter my schedule. The staff is also top notch and always ready to help!!

Great people at an amazing gym for powerlifting, olympic lifting, and bodybuilding. Has everything you need + more. Supplements, great staff, and great community.

Best gym in mankato. Bethany and Chandler are two badass women. College athlete approved 👍🏻

This is a great gym. I always value my time there. The owner and her staff are wonderful and always willing to help with any questions and good technique. I am one of the oldest members and I have learned a lot. The other members are so nice and helpful. If you’re looking for a place to workout, it is worth your time to check it out!

Kato CrossFit is a great way to meet people. I joined right away when I first moved to town. The coaches support you in accomplishing your goals and individually tailor workouts to scale them to your needs or ability. Even if you aren't there to do CrossFit, Kato Athletic is awesome in that there is 24 hour access. It's also convenient to have Rexius Nutrition right onsite at the gym for quic... More

Kato CrossFit is a great way to meet people. I joined right away when I first moved to town. The coaches support you in accomplishing your goals and individually tailor workouts to scale them to your needs or ability. Even if you aren't there to do CrossFit, Kato Athletic is awesome in that there is 24 hour access. It's also convenient to have Rexius Nutrition right onsite at the gym for quick access to snacks and drinks before or after a workout. Less

More than a gym- It’s a place where anyone, any age and fitness level, is welcome and will feel comfortable being. Staff/coaches are knowledgeable in everything fitness, nutrition and overall well-being. If you’re looking for a fun and supportive community who will cheer you on no matter what your goals are, please just try it for a couple days. I was hooked after day one!

Moved to Mankato late fall 2021. Knew I wanted to try CrossFit for a long time, and knew I might find some people to make friends with. Best decision moving South. Great atmosphere, people, and environment. Forever grateful.

Great coaches, owner, and a great place to workout.

Started here just over two years ago and have made some lifetime friendships here. The community and atmosphere is amazing! Always feel welcomed here. There is no better gym if your looking for a good community to work out with!

If you are looking for a place that feels like home, look no further. As a self proclaimed “couch potato,” I was very intimidated to join the world of CrossFit, but after my first class, I knew I was never leaving. The expert coaches and members of Kato Athletic are unlike any other gym I’ve been to. Everyone is so encouraging and does an amazing job of holding you accountable at reaching your go... More

If you are looking for a place that feels like home, look no further. As a self proclaimed “couch potato,” I was very intimidated to join the world of CrossFit, but after my first class, I knew I was never leaving. The expert coaches and members of Kato Athletic are unlike any other gym I’ve been to. Everyone is so encouraging and does an amazing job of holding you accountable at reaching your goals. Unlike what some people may think, CrossFit is built for everyone in any skill level. Even though some days can leave you pretty sore, you can always count on a looking forward to your next class! Less

Kato Athletic has been a life changing experience for me. Not only is it an empowering place to be, it’s filled with caring and compassionate staff and team mates to always boost you up. It’s a facility prepared with tons of opportunity to assist you in achieving all of your goals no matter what they are with support along the way. 10/10 recommend.

Great welcoming atmosphere, the owner and staff are always helpful and motivating, whether my questions are related to CrossFit, nutrition, or supplements. If they don't know the answer they are more than willing to go out of their way to find it. I enjoy having the ability to do CrossFit class as well as having 24 hour access to equipment.

Kato Athletic is a wonderful facility. The environment is positive, clean, and well arranged to be accessible to all. A cool feature that Kato Athletic has added is the CrossFit area to be open 24/7. Bethany, the owner, has made sure to make everyone feel welcome that attends her gym. Out of all gyms that are open within the Mankato area, I’d highly recommend Kato Athletic!

Kato Athletic is an amazing place to workout!! You are not just a number, they make you feel like family!! The owner and staff are dedicated to helping you on your fitness journey, whatever that might look like!! Kato Athletic is a second home to me and Bethany has continually pushed me to my goals!! ❤️💪

Awesome gym. Lots of space to do what you need to do. Super friendly staff. Best gym in Mankato.

It’s a great gym and definitely the best in town for powerlifting. They gotta clean that corner by the dumbbell rack though it always smells terrible for some reason. Other than that it’s an amazing gym

The greatest gym in Mankato. Great atmosphere, awesome local owner that gives a darn about her members, and off the beaten path. When you are here, you get sh** done and work hard. The owner is a fitness guru and truly appreciates all the members. Whether you want that quiet spot to get the work down or that floor pounding, hard working gym, Kato Athletic has it all.