Between the short days and cold temperatures, winter can start to feel long and dreary. One reliable way to ease the winter blues is to stay active! For some, this means hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing. But you don't necessarily need to shiver outside to get some exercise in the winter. Here are a few unique, local gyms and fitness centers that our real estate agents recommend.

Get Fit Around Minneapolis and St. Paul This Winter

YogaFit - Minneapolis, MN

Address: 520 1st Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Yoga is an exercise for the mind and body, and one of the best places to practice in the Minneapolis area is YogaFit. This studio offers several flexible membership options, so you can take classes as often as you'd like. Pay $64/month for four classes, or prepay for a 12-month unlimited membership. They also offer discounts for college students.

Members at YogaFit love the upbeat music, enthusiastic instructors, and variety of classes. The Barre Burn classes are a great choice if you're looking to blend some cardio into your routine.

The Strength Box Gym - Minneapolis, MN

Address: 1629 Hennepin Ave. #250, Minneapolis, MN 55403

If you like using the machines at an "ordinary" gym, then check out The Strength Box Gym. They're known for having many unique fitness machines that other gyms often lack. Whether you're in the mood for cardio or strength training, you're sure to find some different and appealing options here.

The Strength Box Gym is huge, so you can squeeze in a workout while looking at Minneapolis homes for sale. You won't have to waste time standing around and waiting for equipment to open up.

St. Paul Gymnasium - St. Paul, MN

Address: 1536 Cleveland Ave. N, St. Paul, MN 55108

If you're in the area looking at St. Paul homes for sale, then St. Paul Gymnasium is a great place to work out. Located on the University of Minnesota campus, it offers several public membership options. In addition to standard weights and cardio equipment, the facility boasts:

• Climbing walls
• A cycling studio
• Saunas
• Racquetball courts
• Handball courts
• A basketball court
• A swimming pool

The St. Paul Gymnasium is accessible, with wheelchair-accessible restrooms and an elevator. It's also fully outfitted with safety and emergency equipment.

Ripple Effect Community Fitness - St. Paul, MN

Address: 655 Fairview Ave. N, Suite 180, St. Paul, MN 55104

If you're looking for a smaller, more personalized gym experience, then Ripple Effect Community Fitness is a top choice. They seek to build an inclusive, supportive space where people of all abilities and identities can work out with no judgment.

Ripple Effect Community Fitness offers group training classes, personal training, and nutrition coaching. All of their classes are small, so you can get plenty of feedback from your coach. Their coaches are trained and certified, and new members can enjoy a "free intro" period to ensure it's a good fit.

Longevity Pilates - St. Paul, MN

Address: 493 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102

Whether you've done Pilates before or are completely new to this exercise system, Longevity Pilates offers everything you need for a full-body workout. Pilates is all about controlled movement, flexibility, and mindfulness. You'll finish your workout feeling confident and empowered.

The Reformer 101 Series at Longevity Pilates sets a great foundation, which you can then build on through their more advanced classes, like:

• Mat/Jumpboard Fusion
• Mat/Reformer Combo
• Classical Reformer
• Reformer STRENGTH
• Reformer Jumpboard 1/2 and 1/2

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This winter, we hope you find a fun and invigorating way to stay active and beat those winter blues. If you need help finding a home in the Twin Cities, call today. Our real estate agents are happy to help.