It should only take a few minutes for all of us to go on a deep dive into the best gyms in Fargo and everything you need to know about fitness and working out near you. By the time you finish reading you should have no problems finding a place to get a sweat in.
The best local gyms will be the topic of our first section, but after that we still will have a lot to get to. We will talk about the best places to go for spinning and indoor cycling, as well as the best boxing and MMA gyms you will find in your area.
Contents
Up next we will get into the best pilates and yoga studios near you. Other topics on working out like bootcamps and barre exercises will be covered as the post goes along.
Of course you don’t always need to go to the gym to get a sweat in so some of the top outdoor recreation areas in the city will be listed as well. And following all of that we will talk about where you can buy sporting goods and home gym equipment in Fargo.
Don’t leave before you see our area map towards the end that has all of these spots pinned, and you are also welcome to check out our other posts on the Midwest at that link if you are interested.
Best Gyms In Fargo
Here is our list of the best gyms in Fargo where you can expect to get a great workout:
- Family Wellness at 2960 Seter Pkwy
- Fercho YMCA at 400 1st Ave S
- Courts Plus Fitness Center at 3491 University Dr S
- Schlossman YMCA at 4243 19th Ave
- Metroflex Gym at N 4041 Main Ave
- CrossFit Fargo at 5292 51st Ave S
- Orangetheory Fitness at 4501 15th Ave S
- Planet Fitness at 4325 13th Ave S
- Anytime Fitness at 1801 45th St S
Those of you that would like to swim laps or relax in a pool will need to go to Family Wellness or Fercho YMCA. You can find a basketball court at Courts Plus Fitness Center and Schlossman YMCA.
Metroflex Gym serves competitive athletes like body builders, power lifters, college and professional athletes, runners, triathletes, and MMA fighters in addition to anyone that is dedicated to training and transforming themselves. Planet Fitness is a good 24-hour gym near you.
You can find an indoor rock climbing wall at Schlossman YMCA, while zumba or other types of cardio dance classes are available at Family Wellness, Fercho YMCA, Courts Plus Fitness Center, and Schlossman YMCA.
Parents who need local gyms with childcare in Fargo can go to Family Wellness, Fercho YMCA, Courts Plus Fitness Center, and Schlossman YMCA.
Spinning & Indoor Cycling Classes Near You
Some of the best spinning and indoor cycling classes for cardio near you can be found at:
- Cyclebar at 3163 Bluestem Dr #106
- Fly Fitness at 235 N Roberts St N
Other places we have listed that also have indoor cycling or spinning classes include Family Wellness, Fercho YMCA, Courts Plus Fitness Center, Schlossman YMCA, and Haute Yogis Hot Yoga.
Boxing & MMA Gyms
Fighting can be another great way to get some cardio and the best boxing and MMA gyms in Fargo are:
- Academy of Combat Arts at 3332 4th Ave S #D
- Fargo BJJ & Kickboxing Academy at 1335 2nd Ave N
- Rogue Boxing & Fitness at 3324 39th St S
You can find local yoga and pilates classes at a few spots from other lists like Family Wellness, Courts Plus Fitness Center, and Fly Fitness. In addition there are group yoga classes offered by Fercho YMCA and Schlossman YMCA.
Yoga & Pilates Studios In Fargo
There are also many good yoga and pilates studios near you to get your fitness in like:
- Haute Yogis Hot Yoga at 5257 27th St S
- Downtown Yoga at 216 Broadway N #204
- Spirit Room at 111 Broadway N
- Mojo Fit Studios at 435 32nd Ave E #A
- Solidcore at 3985 56th St S #B
You can find local yoga and pilates classes at a few spots from other lists like Family Wellness, Courts Plus Fitness Center, and Fly Fitness. In addition there are group yoga classes offered by Fercho YMCA and Schlossman YMCA.
If you are after any specific pose or technique follows those links until you end up on the right studio for you. As much as we would like to give more detail when there are so many poses including vinyasa, hot, bikram hatha flow, ashtanga, power and many more it is impossible for us to break it all down.
Workout Bootcamps
Fargo Fit Body Boot Camp at 4480 23rd Avenue South #G is a good option, and CrossFit Fargo also puts on workout bootcamps near you.
Barre Exercises
Pure Barre at 615 2nd Avenue North is a good dedicated studio, and more barre classes in your area can be found at Family Wellness, Fercho YMCA, Courts Plus Fitness Center, Schlossman YMCA, Fly Fitness, and Haute Yogis Hot Yoga.
Best Places For Outdoor Recreation Near You
As we mentioned before the gyms in your area are not the only places to workout. Many people prefer to run or ride bikes outside and some great places for outdoor recreation are:
- Red River Trail
- Downtown Fargo River Walk
- Orchard Glen Park
- Forest RIver Park
- Trailwood Trail
- Lindenwood Park
- Iwen Park
- Island Park
- Rendezvous Park
- Gooseberry Mound Park
Where To Buy Sporting Goods In Fargo
You may need to buy some things that will help you work out or visit the gym, and the best sporting goods stores in Fargo are:
- Scheels at 1551 45th St S
- Play It Again Sports at 2501 45th St S
- Paramount Sports at 2430 S University Dr
- Beyond Running at 516 Broadway N
- Austad’s Golf at 4474 23rd Ave S
Play It Again Sports is a good place to buy or sell new and used sporting goods.
Home Gym Equipment
Those sporting goods stores will likely have some home gym equipment, but you can also find more at:
- Push Pedal Pull at 4501 15th Ave S #106
- Johnson Fitness & Wellness Store at 5050 13th Ave SW
You can also buy new and used home gyms and fitness equipment at Play It Again Sports. By the way we have also written about:
- Minneapolis & St Paul Area Gym Guide
- Sioux Falls Area Gym Guide
- Duluth Area Gym Guide
- Winnipeg Area Gym Guide
Enjoy Working Out At Fargo Gyms
Well guys, for now that is all that we have to share with you. All of those gyms, spinning classes, local yoga studios, outdoor recreation spots, and places to buy equipment for working out near you are ready whenever you are. We will be back often to update this page so that these lists stay fresh.
If you think we got something wrong or if you have any of your own fitness tips to add please use the comments at the bottom of this post to let us know. Have fun visiting the best gyms in Fargo or working out in whichever way you prefer.