Solcana is a Minneapolis based, queer-friendly, social-justice minded, feminist gym designed for folks of all fitness levels and backgrounds. We offer classes that will help you tap into your inner athlete and find the best version of you. Find your family here.
Solcana is a Minneapolis based, queer-friendly, social-justice minded, feminist gym designed for folks of all fitness levels and backgrounds. We offer classes that will help you tap into your inner athlete and find the best version of you. Find your family here.
My journey starting CrossFit came about when I decided to apply for a career in law enforcement one year ago. Before then, I didn't really know anything about the sport. I did a Google search to find a place where I could learn how to use and train on a Concept 2 Rower so that I could pass a physical readiness exam. Thanks to my...
Our CrossFit classes are designed to fit all athletes, no matter their experience level. We believe that any workout can be adjusted to fit your unique needs. Hour long classes include skill practice, strength work and fast-paced metabolic conditioning. Classes are limited to 12 athletes at a time to maximize your contact with our experienced coaches.
Body Adapt is our 6-week, 3x per week, beginner athlete program. In Sunday evening Nutrition class with Emma Vasseur, MA, NBC-HWC, you will complete a short nutrition challenge and learn about eating well for your body. Tuesday and Thursday fitness classes teach you the foundations of strength and conditioning in a fun and welcoming environment. Whatever your goals and needs, our coaches will accommodate you!
Subjects range from optimal digestion to how blood sugar regulation works and beyond. We focus on food and lifestyle choices that are essential to you–leaving the extra, stressful stuff behind for a few weeks. If you‘ve been wanting to learn more about nutrition, recognize how foods affect how you feel, get better sleep, lose extra weight or generally just feel GOOD--you know what to do! Next session starts April 15th.
Our Mobility program combines the joy and connection of a yin yoga practice with the practicality of mobility for athletes. We focus on creating long-lasting change in the body through holding positions that alter the fascia and improve positioning. Solcana believes that high-level strength and skill can only be achieved through a combination of stability and flexibility, and our mobility program is proof.
Solcana outdoor classes are a big, well-rounded mix of fitness elements. We use the entire park to do various types of resistance training, work on cardio capacity/endurance, build up speed and strength, and have a ton of fun! Every workout will be different, and there’s always something exciting in store.
[Em]Power strength is a 5-week series is built for folks who workout on their own, but want to learn the basics of strength training from a professional coach. As an [Em]Power athlete, you will learn technique, improve the safety and efficacy of your lifting, and walk away with a 6-week program you can use to train on your own. Each week we will also introduce you to self-care practices that you can use at home to bring balance into your life.
Endurance focuses on conditioning, agility, speed and precision to help you improve your ability to excel in endurance sports, such as running, rowing, rugby, soccer, etc. Classes are designed around tempo, speed and long-duration workouts that involve weighted elements, but eliminate the complicated barbell movements you find in CrossFit. Endurance is for anyone, whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner, or you’ve never even run a 5K. Everything we do in Endurance is scalable to each individual’s ability.
Solca-Tots is a fun fitness program for ages 3-5. Kids learn to tumble, make shapes, play games, move like animals, and burn off some energy while they practice coordination, large motor skills, and balance.
Athena League is our group class for ages 6-12. Kids practice functional movements, gymnastics skills, and conditioning in an encouraging and non-competitive environment. Scaling is always provided so that everyone can participate fully!
We play games with friends while promoting body positivity and a lifelong love of fitness. All kids classes take place on Saturday mornings.
The teen program is for high-school aged kids who want to learn the basics of weightlifting. This after-school class is completely free and designed for all experience levels. Contact us to learn more about how to get yourself or a teen you know signed up.
Our powerlifting team meets twice per week under the guidance of Coach Michael Sampson. Powerlifting athletes receive additional programming to train the deadlift, bench press and back squat in order to compete in local meets. Open to everyone, our powerlifting athletes range from record-holding lifters to those who are brand new to the sport.
Our Olympic Weightlifting team meets twice per week under the guidance of Coach Jennifer Hsia. Olympic Weightlifting athletes receive additional programming to train the snatch and clean and jerk, in order to compete in local meets. Open to everyone, our Olympic Weightlifting athletes range from experienced veteran lifters to brand new athletes just looking to improve their technique.
