BearFitness

BearFitness

GymHappy Review:

"Ideal for Postpartum Fitness Returners"

5 /5

122 verified member reviews

What Members Are Saying

BearFitness offers a supportive environment for those looking to reconnect with their fitness journey, whether returning postpartum or seeking community.

  • ❤️ Postpartum Fitness Returners Gain Confidence: Members returning after childbirth express gratitude for the tailored support and guidance from coaches, helping them feel comfortable and empowered as they scale workouts to fit their needs.
  • ❤️ Fitness Enthusiasts Seeking Community Thrive: Reviewers frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and camaraderie within classes, where instructors foster a sense of belonging that motivates members to push their limits.
  • ❤️ Personalized Coaching Enhances Progress: Many note the coaches' commitment to individual attention, providing specific feedback on form and technique, ensuring that all members, regardless of experience, receive the support they need.
  • ❤️ Strong Community Bonds Keep You Coming Back: Reviewers emphasize the uplifting environment, where encouragement and shared goals cultivate lasting connections among members.

AI summary based on recent reviews, updated weekly

Member Reviews

Today was great. It gave me the confidence that I am losing weight and gaining strength. I'm excited to go to another class.

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Nov 29, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Corey did an awesome job giving guidance prior to the workout!

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Nov 28, 2025
Review for Membership Coordinator

Cory did a great job of demonstrating the moves in the workout. He made sure I had an appropriate scaling option. It was awesome that Cory checked after class how my scaling worked out.

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Nov 21, 2025

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Nov 19, 2025

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Nov 19, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

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Nov 18, 2025

Alyssa was great at providing tips and feedback throughout the workout as I was coming back from two months off training. I appreciate all the help and support Alyssa!!

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Nov 12, 2025
Review for Membership Coordinator

Thanks for letting me borrow your grips ☺️. I appreciate you helping me push myself to learn new skills.

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Nov 3, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

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Nov 2, 2025
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Nov 2, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025

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Oct 27, 2025

Excellent as always. Hallie does a great job coaching us on proper form and technique. Shes encouraging and pushes us.

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Oct 27, 2025
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Oct 25, 2025
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Yo she kicked my ass

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Oct 18, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Josh was great today! Very welcoming! I dropped in from out of town and felt right at home, he was very knowledgeable! Great coaching, thanks Josh!

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Oct 8, 2025

Great class with lots of scaleable options for all levels and plenty of variety. Very encouraging environment too!

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Oct 7, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Josh he was great , encouraging, tailored everyone’s workout

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Oct 2, 2025

Hallie is a great coach! She’s encouraging and corrected my form when needed. I appreciated her time and attention walking me through everything for my first class 😊

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Sep 22, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Hallie is the best. She makes class fun and makes sure everyone has a place to be successful!

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Sep 18, 2025
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Great class

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Sep 14, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025
Review for Brian Folger

Collin is always so positive and encouraging!

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Sep 9, 2025

Hallie is always great! Brings Energy and Knowledge to every class! Always takes time to help with form and technique.

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Sep 3, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Melissa is one of my favorite coaches! She really takes the time to help guide me with form and technique!

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Aug 28, 2025
Review for Melissa Mondo

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Aug 14, 2025

Thanks for coaching and doing the body scan on Wednesday! I can't remember exactly what you said, but the recommendations to help scale were on point and I got a great workout in.

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Aug 10, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Alyssa has great energy-very motivating class. She gives appropriate corrections & also provides plenty of scaling or alternative options to movements.

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Aug 7, 2025

Always great!

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Aug 4, 2025
Review for Melissa Mondo

Hallie is always great. She gives helpful tips and scaling options and always keeps the workouts fun!

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Jul 30, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Hallie is always such a great coach! She is positive and supportive. She helps improve your form in a way that just helps you feel you are doing great job!

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Jul 29, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Hallie was very helpful and gives me specific feedback on my form.

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Jul 28, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

The class was enjoyable and instructed very well

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Jul 18, 2025

Sure! Here’s a polished and more natural version of your message: ⸻ Halle did an awesome job today. I hadn’t made it to class in a couple of weeks, but today felt great—and she really inspired me to push myself. She explained each exercise clearly, kept an eye on everyone’s form (especially with the strict pull-ups), and even made sure the fans were on since it was a hot one. Great energy all around.

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Jul 11, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Amazing energy. Always happy. Great tips.

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Jul 11, 2025
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Alyssa always brings a level of enthusiasm to the class that is contagious.

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Jul 4, 2025

Great! Got my butt kicked

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Jul 2, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Would love to leave five starts for Alyssa but can’t find her name on here! Along with a few other coaches ;)

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Jun 28, 2025

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Jun 27, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Luke always does a nice job explaining movements, improving my positioning, and encouraging everyone he coaches. He kind and patient.

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Jun 23, 2025
Review for Luke Thompson

Coach Hallie is professional, patient, and kind. She let me ask for help anytime and provided helpful information when I needed. Awesome coach to work with !

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Jun 18, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Coach Collin for the win. Mondays fear him, dumbbells respect him. The sun saw he was coaching and tapped out. But honestly, love the energy he brings. Mondays are tough, and Collin brings the kind of encouragement that makes you want to show up anyway.

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Jun 2, 2025

Collin did a great job with the class! When I arrived, he welcomed me and let me know where restrooms were and where I could put my belongings. Class was well organized, and he gave a good description of what the workout was. The participants in class were welcoming, and I could tell that you guys have a tight group. Not every gym that you walk into can be welcoming. You guys have a good thing going!

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May 21, 2025
Review for Membership Coordinator

Alyssa was great! She brought fruit snacks!! Best coach at Bearfitness!

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May 17, 2025

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May 16, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

I’m just getting back into my fitness journey 8 months post partum. Melissa is so welcoming and supportive in how to make the workout of the day fit your needs. She took time to make sure I felt comfortable with the movements I was assigned and gave me tips on ways to scale. Can’t wait for the next class!

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May 14, 2025
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May 8, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Always encouraging and helping me improve! Thanks Hallie ❣️

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Apr 25, 2025
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Apr 22, 2025
Review for Derek Fritze

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Apr 15, 2025
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Apr 12, 2025
Review for Derek Fritze

Hallie is the best!! Love taking her classes!!

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Apr 1, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Who doesn’t love burpees on a Monday morning?? Class was great!

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Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 4, 2025

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Feb 27, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

I always feel pushed and encouraged by Hallie. Feels good to know I’m getting the most out of my workouts.

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Feb 26, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

As always - Hallie is great, and runs a great class. Structured and in control. And fun! The gym is so well run under her!

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Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025

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Feb 6, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Bee Dorn. Great coach, good music, sunny vibes.

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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
Review for Brian Folger

What a fun way to help create baselines for your health goals! Everyone was so supportive and friendly, I couldn’t ask for a better gym community.

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Jan 11, 2025
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

I enjoyed the Test Your 2025 class. It was good to set some baselines and think about goals for the year.

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Jan 11, 2025
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Jan 7, 2025
Review for Derek Fritze

Keeps the class on track but light and enjoyable. Knowledgeable and willing to provide coaching where needed. Noticed her coaching others in a subtle way so they didn't feel singled out but we're still able to make the needed corrections.

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Dec 28, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

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Dec 14, 2024

Hallie is a great instructor! I always feel welcomed and comfortable while getting a great workout

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Dec 13, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

It was a big class and Hallie did a great job managing the time and athletes. When the clock started I felt prepared for the workout. Loved her energy 🥰

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Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 23, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

She did great.👍 the workout was good, I still need to get into better shape.

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Nov 20, 2024
Review for Melissa Mondo

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Nov 7, 2024

Consistently provides guidance in an encouraging way!

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Nov 4, 2024
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Oct 22, 2024
Review for Derek Fritze

Melissa is great, Reba is the best

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Oct 22, 2024
Review for Melissa Mondo

I recently attended a class with Melissa and wanted to share my experience. The class was fun and well structured. Melissa was very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions, providing detailed and insightful explanations on technique or scaled movements. One of the highlights of the class was the feedback on the exercises was quick and constructive, helping me improve and understand the techniques better. I felt like she was very attentive and was very good at giving me different options when I couldn’t do a movement. Lastly, I loved that she encouraged me and CELEBRATED my last few heavy reps. :) I love this because I don’t get this at my home gym. Overall, I highly recommend this class to anyone that is interested. Melissa creates a supportive and stimulating learning environment that fosters growth and curiosity.

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Oct 21, 2024
Review for Melissa Mondo

Great! Tom was very encouraging and helpful, assisting me in proper form for front squat was really nice

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Oct 16, 2024

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Oct 7, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Alyssa did a great job introducing the workout and navigating through each phase on schedule

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Oct 3, 2024
Review for Membership Coordinator

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Sep 25, 2024

Coach Alyssa is awesome. Her passion for teaching is radiant and such a pleasure. Not only does Coach Alyssa have great energy, she does a fantastic job verbalizing instruction of movements so that they are easy to understand. We really enjoy her classes and look forward to when she is coaching.

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Sep 20, 2024

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Sep 19, 2024
Review for Melissa Mondo

Encouraging, positive.

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Sep 19, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Brian is a great coach. Very knowledgeable and has great class management. The atmosphere feels welcoming and yet the good kind of challenging.

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Sep 18, 2024
Review for Brian Folger

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Sep 10, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Great. Explained everything and gave me alternate exercises for my first time.

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Sep 10, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Awesome classes with first class instruction, super community and coaches!

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Sep 9, 2024
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Sep 2, 2024
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Aug 29, 2024

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Aug 14, 2024

I love the classes at Bear Fitness, and I couldn't be happier to be BACK! All of the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, always keeping an eye on our form while pushing us to reach our full potential. The community is so welcoming and I’ve missed all those smiling faces!! The variety in workouts keeps makes me so happy and I love seeing the progress I’ve made both in endurance and strength!! 1 million/10 ⭐️’s Definitely recommend!!

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Aug 13, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Brian Folger is an amazing coach! Incredibly knowledgeable and knows just the right things to say to help improve form and technique! I’ve learned a lot from him!

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Jul 27, 2024
Review for Brian Folger

Hallie did a great job explaining the workout and key items to think about for each movement. The class was organized and ran smoothly from a timing perspective. She was also friendly and offered some good scaling options.

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Jul 22, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Love Annie as a coach! Always positive. Gets around to talk to all of the members. Plus she plays great music

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Jul 20, 2024

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Jul 19, 2024

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Jul 17, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Hallie was great! The first class was a little daunting, but she did a great job explaining, helping scale, and was encouraging.

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Jul 15, 2024
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Jul 2, 2024
Review for Melissa Mondo

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Jun 28, 2024
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Jun 21, 2024
Review for Jake Wandersee

I love this gym!!!!

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Jun 19, 2024
Review for Derek Fritze

Very helpful

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Jun 18, 2024

Melissa is super supportive and helpful. I took a long break from BF and she made me feel welcome on the always hard first day back!

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Jun 18, 2024
Review for Melissa Mondo

Jake is a lot of fun to work with. We would live to see him work out with us!! Wanna see what he got!! Catch up with us!!

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Jun 17, 2024
Review for Membership Coordinator

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Jun 10, 2024
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May 30, 2024
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May 29, 2024
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May 24, 2024
Review for Luke Thompson

Luke was great! He provided alternative options after hearing I just had a procedure done on my legs. He continues to be encouraging during class which helps boost your momentum.

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May 22, 2024
Review for Luke Thompson

Great class. Great coaching. Fun group of people to start the day with.

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May 22, 2024
Review for Luke Thompson

I felt guided without feeling overwhelmed. Very enjoyable.

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May 20, 2024
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May 18, 2024
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May 17, 2024
Review for Jake Wandersee

Jake was awesome! Always asking if we have questions and pushing us to lift more!

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May 16, 2024
Review for Jake Wandersee

Didn’t think I could do 85 lb rows. Jake pushed me to do it and I’m glad he did.

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May 16, 2024
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May 2, 2024
Review for Jake Wandersee

Great class! Hallie was fantastic and always available to give feedback and modifications where i need it.

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Apr 24, 2024
Review for Hallie Coleson-Gilbert

Luke is an absolute legend of a coach!

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Apr 20, 2024
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Apr 17, 2024
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Apr 17, 2024
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BearFitness currently has 122 verified member reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. All reviews come from real members who have experienced the gym firsthand.

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BearFitness is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota at 1873 Buerkle Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, USA. Click the address above to get directions.