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About
Hey there!
I'm Grace, owner of Success Fitness and Training Center in Maplewood (and Coon Rapids). We are a team of Personal Trainers/Health coaches that are eager to help you to be your very best!
We believe that everyone deserves to achieve optimal health and live a vibrant, thriving, life with confidence, energy, and strength! You do have to be willing to put in the work, but we will personally provide everything that you will need to get through that process.
We don't believe in a one size fits all approach, everyone is different and we will coach you as the individual that you are. Some clients need more education about workouts and form, while some need more nutritional help, and the list goes on. Our goal is to identify your personal needs and deliver on those needs.
Be confident with your body!
Our process is very easy to get started ...
The first step is a short phone call to find clarity and get to know each otehr a little bit. This short call is just to figure out what you need and let you know how we work. It also allows us to properly pair you with the best coach for your specific needs. If it sounds like a good fit, we will book a free in-depth assessment.
If you're interested in:
- Getting stronger
- Losing body fat
- Gaining lean muscle
- Learning proper nutrition
- Changing your body
- Becoming the best version of yourself... then we can help!
The best method is to change your lifestyle by integrating proper activity and nutrition.
Services we provide:
- Personal training
- Program design
- In Person sessions
- Remote training
- Meal plan optimization
- Mindset coaching
Let me know if you want more information or an individualized quote.
Making changes one step at a time,
Grace (and team :)
Helping others achieve their goals, gain confidence, and becoming the best version of the themselves since 2001.
Overview
Hired 28 times
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6 employees
25 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and professionalism.
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David B.
Nov 23, 2025
There's an old saying:
"Don't judge a book by its cover", the first time I showed up I was concerned about a gym in a small strip mall. I have been a member of Success fitness for 2+ years. Their team has helped me overcome previous injuries and build strength and confidence. I am grateful for my team and love seeing them on a regular basis. Don't hesitate, join the team now and your life will change.
Ger X.
Nov 4, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex is a really good trainer and knowledgeable he has made me stronger than I ever was. Also the price is cheaper if you do more sessions and they are well worth it.
Personal Training
Nick T.
Oct 30, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex was the first person I came across when looking for a personaltrainer for my first time. When I sent a message through thumbtack, Alex was in touch with me within the hour. I was unsure about going with the first person I saw, however I’m glad I did. Alex is great at what he does and I will continue to work with him as a personaltrainer. I recommend you do the same!
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Mike M.
Oct 24, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
It is too bad I can only choose three things I like about Success Fitness. Prior to meeting Alex, the only fitness I was interested in was "fitness whole pizza in my mouth." Within the first week, he helped me develop a way to do meal planning that didn't take my entire weekend. It isn't complicated at all, he has me making separate ingredients that you can make into meals later. Super easy.
I haven't met everyone there, but all the trainers I have met are real people. Sure, they LOOK like Instagram models, but they don't act like it. Great senses of humor, they have interests outside of working out and eating kale, and they know that part of training people is being kind of a psychologist. They actively listen to what is going on in your life, and while they do not try to solve anything, they understand that stress can kill a diet and workout routine and they try to find workarounds.
As far as the workouts go, I love the space. This is not Planet Fatness. This is a gym. Not quite Rocky III, but also not glamorous. The purpose is to get fit, not be seen in your cutest new athleisure outfit barely breaking a sweat. Alex works you hard, but not like a deranged high school coach. He is more like someone who is invested in your goals and wants you to succeed. That said, I would advise you not to go from zero to a workout with Alex. I did that, and I can't move my arms. I love the guy, but I'm in traction.
I spent a lot of time looking for trainers. It seems like there are two types out there: The online guys who want like $100/month to yell at you online and give you workout programs you can easily find with a google search; And people who want $125 a session to work out in their house and have you drag a donkey around the neighborhood. Success Fitness is neither of those. It is priced perfectly with options for almost any budget. I ain't no Senator's son, and yet here I am.
Alex has two kids and gets that life is busy for all of us, but with his apps and dedication, he makes you believe you can reach your goals. I came into this wanting to lose like 40lbs, increase my lateral mobility, and increase my strength for baseball. I kind of expected him to tell me, "Dude, you are 44, we can maybe do one of those," but he thinks we can do it all, so that makes me think we can do it!
Now, if only my son would stop baking chocolate chip cookies while I am working out...
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Audra K.
Jun 16, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
So grateful for the training support from Brooks over the last 3 months. I was able to meet my fitness goals and have more confidence in my post ACL surgery adventures.
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We have multiple packages that will help you get you to your goals. We give a complementary consult to make sure you are with the trainer that fits your needs the most and that also can prescribe you the best plan of action!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Generally in the beginning process I like to find out where you are with your fitness level. Every single person is at a different place with their fitness journey. Finding that out through consultation will help us highlight strengths, weaknesses, medical concerns, and where you will be after our training together.
After that is our first session which will be an assessment. We will go through basic movements to help us set up a plan and ensure we crush our goals together.
The first few sessions are about setting you up for success and are the most important to your long term success. This is also when we make sure that form is correct to prevent injuries during working out. The main goal in the first few sessions is to make sure you aren't over doing it and being very sore for days to come. I will guide you through the process.
After the first few sessions, once we set our base, is where the fun and progress will shine through. We will be mixing up training styles and techniques. I will be making sure we break through any plateaus that arise.
Each session will last from 45 minutes to 60 minutes long.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have well over 20 years of experience working with all types of clients.
