5 Best Gyms in Downtown, St. Cloud MN
Updated 29 September 2026 · 14 gyms in Downtown, St. Cloud MN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five gyms and fitness centers serving Downtown, St. Cloud MN, for people choosing between coached group training and a full-facility club. The list is ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left a review, so places with strong scores from many members rise to the top. Each entry notes hours, address, accessibility features and what reviewers say about coaching, atmosphere and facilities.
#1
Orangetheory Fitness
★ 4.9 (199 Google reviews)Gym
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Orangetheory Fitness is at 110 2nd St S in Waite Park, with early weekday classes starting at 5 am and shorter weekend hours. The site has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet. Reviewers mention encouraging coaches who correct form, offer modifications and push members a little harder than expected. Several describe a positive, family-like atmosphere and a very clean facility, and say they now look forward to working out.
Best for: Coached, guided group workouts
- Address
- 110 2nd St S #117, Waite Park, MN 56387, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–5:30 pm; Mon 5 am–6:30 pm; Sat 6–11 am; Sun 6:30–10:30 am; Thu 5 am–6:30 pm; Tue 5 am–6:30 pm; Wed 5 am–6:30 pm
#2
HybridX Fitness
★ 5 (103 Google reviews)Gym
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HybridX Fitness is located at 101 Osseo Ave N, opening at 5 am on weekdays, with a short Saturday morning session and closed Sundays. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet. Reviewers mention a clean, welcoming facility with a community feel and knowledgeable coaches who adapt workouts to every level. One reviewer points to an on-ramp program that helped someone new to CrossFit get started.
Best for: CrossFit-style training for beginners
- Address
- 101 Osseo Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–7 pm; Mon 5 am–7:30 pm; Sat 8–10 am; Sun Closed; Thu 5 am–7:30 pm; Tue 5 am–7:30 pm; Wed 5 am–7 pm
#3
Granite City Athletics & Fitness
★ 4.9 (102 Google reviews)Fitness center
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Granite City Athletics & Fitness is a fitness center at 311 Sundial Dr in Waite Park, with early morning classes on weekdays, a Saturday morning slot and no Sunday hours. Reviewers describe structured workouts built around heavy lifting and technique coaching with a no-nonsense approach. Visitors who dropped in while in town say they felt at home quickly, and members mention a supportive community.
Best for: Structured strength classes, drop-ins
- Address
- 311 Sundial Dr, Waite Park, MN 56387, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–6 pm; Mon 5 am–6:30 pm; Sat 7:30–10 am; Sun Closed; Thu 6 am–6 pm; Tue 6 am–6:30 pm; Wed 5 am–6 pm
#4
St. Cloud Area Family YMCA
★ 4.5 (936 Google reviews)Fitness center
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St. Cloud Area Family YMCA is at 2001 Stockinger Dr and keeps the longest hours on this list, opening at 5 am on weekdays. Amenities include a swimming pool, sauna, basketball and volleyball courts, showers and Wi-Fi, and membership is required. Reviewers mention a lap pool that is usually available, tidy locker rooms, helpful front desk staff and swim lessons for children. Families say there is something for everyone.
Best for: Families, swimming and full facilities
- Address
- 2001 Stockinger Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–9 pm; Mon 5 am–9 pm; Sat 6 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 5 am–9 pm; Tue 5 am–9 pm; Wed 5 am–9 pm
#5
Peak Physique St. Cloud
★ 4.8 (82 Google reviews)Gym
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Peak Physique St. Cloud is at 4611 Rusan St, running split morning and afternoon class blocks on weekdays, a Saturday morning session and no Sunday hours. It offers wheelchair-accessible seating, entrance, car park and toilet. Reviewers mention total body workouts where coaches plan everything, demonstrate each exercise and give modifications. Members new to strength training say they felt welcome, and many describe a close, encouraging community.
Best for: Beginners wanting planned strength classes
- Address
- 4611 Rusan St #1, St Cloud, MN 56303, United States
- Hours
- Fri 3:30 am–5:40 pm; Mon 5–7:30 am, 9–10 am, 3–7:30 pm; Sat 7–9:30 am; Sun Closed; Thu 5–7:30 am, 9–10 am, 3–7:30 pm; Tue 5–7:30 am, 9–10 am, 3–7:30 pm; Wed 5–7:30 am, 9–10 am, 4–7:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 gyms in Downtown, St. Cloud MN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Orangetheory Fitness opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated gym on this list?
Orangetheory Fitness ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 199 reviews. HybridX Fitness is second at 5 from 103 reviews.
Which gyms in Downtown, St. Cloud MN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, at 9 pm.
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