(612) 808-0252
(612) 808-0252
3016 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, 55406
3016 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis
The Power To Change
The Strength To Do It.
The Power to Change
The Strength to do it.
The Power to Change
The Strength to do it.
JOYFUL HEALTH | COMMUNITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
A Minneapolis-based gym built on the idea of body liberation.
We are a queer, woman-owned gym designed for all bodies. We offer group strength and conditioning classes that will help you find the most powerful version of yourself.
We will help you become stronger and more resilient without diet or weight loss culture. Learn to lift well, move well and enjoy the gym again!
If you're looking for a safe place to express yourself exactly as you are, and be surrounded by a loving and supportive community, this is it.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS
Looking for our Trans Teen Strength Summer Camp?
Trans Teen Strength
Thursdays at 4:30 pm
Black Strength
Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Trans Teen Strength
Thursdays at 4:30 pm
Black Strength
Thursdays at 7:30 pm
For all bodies
Group
Fitness
Come as you are
Beginner
Program
Meet your needs
Personal
Training
For all bodies
Group
Fitness
Come as you are
Beginner
Program
Meet your needs
Personal
Training
How to Join Solcana...
Try a Free Class
Sign up for a sample class with us to find out if our program is right for you.
Join our Beginner Program
Sign up for the next session of our 6-week beginner strength program for all bodies.
Discover a new love of fitness
Transform the way you feel in a gym and find out for yourself that movement really can be fun and fulfilling.
How to Join Solcana...
Try a Free Class
Sign up for a sample class with us to find out if our program is right for you.
Join our Beginner Program
Sign up for the next session of our 6-week beginner strength program for all bodies.
Discover a love of fitness
Transform the way you feel in a gym and find out for yourself that movement really can be fun and fulfilling.
Meet our Community
Emily Petersen
She/her
When Emily started in the Fat Fitness program, she didn't think she could ever find her home in a gym. But through her time at Solcana she has discovered a love of working out. “I found joy in movements that feel good, empowering, but also challenge me. Each session, I’m not just working out—I’m learning what my body is capable of, which is, honestly, a lot more than I thought.”
“I get to see friends every time I walk through those doors. The coaches are always there to help, support, and cheer us on. That’s invaluable to me.” She adds, “and on the tough days, I know the gym is where I can leave it all on the floor. It’s a place that’s there for me in every way.”
Saumya Verma
She/Her
Saumya is the epitome of child-like wonder and brings so much joy and positive energy to our community. But she is also a total badass. She holds down a big job, and kids, but still makes time for fitness, and time to volunteer on Community Council.
“When I started at Solcana, I would get out of breath carrying my toddler up the stairs. 9 months later, I am really enjoying having more energy and learning new fitness skills. Coming to a Solcana group fitness class is like having a warm hug after a crappy day. I can show up as I am and always leave feeling strong. And, I ABSOLUTELY adore our community!"
Upcoming Events
"Wonderful gym!"
"The trainers are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, attentive , and helpful. The people are incredibility nice, accepting, and supportive of a variety of body types and ability levels. The classes offer a great variety with lots of timeslots. There are also daily "recesses" where. you can do whatever you'd like outside of a class. They're incredibility LGBTQIA+ accepting. I've always felt welcomed."
- Kyle H
"Best gym ever!"
Best gym ever! Trans and queer led, offers black strength, trans strength and masters (50+) strength classes, etc. Incredibly body positive, to the degree that I have never heard any staff ever initiate a conversation about weightless or muscle building unless someone asked first. Even then, it's hardly ever mentioned. I have always felt welcome, safe and included as short, wide, queer, late 50's woman with injury restrictions. It's one of the only places where I can say things like "I am a power lifter" and no one looks at me like I am nuts, or "oh that's so cute she thinks she can lift things" or. like I am a super role model. I am just an athlete like anyone else.
- Katherine Shane
"Queer, trans, non-binary inclusive gym, that has classes for all types of bodies."
"Provides variations of movements for more accessibility, and has sliding scale scholarships if fees are an issue. Solcana made me fall in love with power lifting, and made the gym feel more like a community vs a thing to check off my to do list.."
- Patrick Schwinn
What People Are Saying...
"Wonderful gym!"
"The trainers are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, attentive , and helpful. The people are incredibility nice, accepting, and supportive of a variety of body types and ability levels. The classes offer a great variety with lots of timeslots. There are also daily "recesses" where. you can do whatever you'd like outside of a class. They're incredibility LGBTQIA+ accepting. I've always felt welcomed."
- Kyle H
"Best gym ever!"
Best gym ever! Trans and queer led, offers black strength, trans strength and masters (50+) strength classes, etc. Incredibly body positive, to the degree that I have never heard any staff ever initiate a conversation about weightless or muscle building unless someone asked first. Even then, it's hardly ever mentioned. I have always felt welcome, safe and included as short, wide, queer, late 50's woman with injury restrictions. It's one of the only places where I can say things like "I am a power lifter" and no one looks at me like I am nuts, or "oh that's so cute she thinks she can lift things" or. like I am a super role model. I am just an athlete like anyone else.
- Katherine Shane
"Queer, trans, non-binary inclusive gym, that has classes for all types of bodies."
"Provides variations of movements for more accessibility, and has sliding scale scholarships if fees are an issue. Solcana made me fall in love with power lifting, and made the gym feel more like a community vs a thing to check off my to do list.."
- Patrick Schwinn
