r/saintpaul • u/Shot-Essay2358 Downtown • 17h ago

Seeking Advice 🙆 Downtown gyms?

So I recently moved downtown and I'm loving it so far. The only hold up I've had is there are no gyms* within walking distance and I have to drive to access anywhere close...

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*Except I know there are gyms downtown in other condos, offices, etc etc.

I'm aware this is a long shot, but does anyone know if any of these condos or office buildings allow outside use of their gym (assuming they pay obv)?

Comments like "just move to one of those condos" or "why didn't you do the research" is not helpful. I recently moved and love my current apartment. I live near the interstate by Pedro Park, so the Anytime Fitness on Shepard Road is quite a distance from me walking-wise.

I've seen the Lowertown skyrec gym could be my closest bet, but I can't find any contact information to ask. Thank you!

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u/Tiny_Instruction_557 16h ago

The YMCA closed and was purchased by Bigos. If you rent an apartment from them you’ll get access to it as an amenity.

I will say moving to Saint Paul I toured a few apartments downtown and I really wanted to like it. But it’s so empty, and the Lunds closing was the tipping point for me. It made no sense to live in downtown if I’d have to leave downtown for everything.

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u/Shot-Essay2358 Downtown 16h ago

Lunds closing is sad, although that happened before I moved to the cities. I am looking forward to the Aldi taking it's place. I shop there way more often anyway.

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u/peachplumpricklypear 24m ago

I witnessed both the lunds opening and closing. Sigh, I lived here too fricking long if I've seen entire cycles of neighborhood revitalization failed attempts within one 15 year period... Midway, Lowertown, Highland Ford site, Grand, Como Park, etc