The Verdict on SISU Fitness Excelsior
Suits beginners who want a welcoming group class and HYROX prep with a coach-led community. Confirm the drop-in price with the gym before you go, because the official site does not show one.
Best for: Beginners, HYROX prep, Recovery-focused visitors
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
The captured official page shows no class times. A gym Facebook post (source 7) lists a Wednesday and Friday 7:30am session at SISU Excelsior. A Google review in source 1 mentions a 5am class. None stated. The official FAQ says workouts scale to beginners and experienced athletes, and new people can book a free intro session.
Pricing Notes
The official site has Pricing and Drop In pages, but the captured text shows no figures. A third-party Instagram post from the gym (source 8) says non-members can drop in for $28 and lists a fall promo of 21 days for $45. A Google AI overview (source 10) says $25 per day and $50 for 2 to 7 days, and it names a 3-class free trial. These figures conflict and are not official, so they are not in the price columns.
Coaching
Head Coach Pat has coached over 10,000 classes since 2009 and placed 14th fittest worldwide in the 50-54 division at the 2018 CrossFit Games. Reviews name coaches Deb and Kari. Coaching language and class size are not stated.
Good to Know
- Free intro session
- New people can sign up for a free intro session that assesses fitness and guides a first workout.[1]
- Free trial classes
- A promotion offers 3 free classes for new local visitors.[7]
- Sauna and cold plunge
- Sauna and cold plunge are offered for recovery after training.[1]
- Forged program
- Forged is a 60 minute class for men over 40, focused on squat, bench, shoulder press and deadlift.[1]
- Grit and Grace
- Grit and Grace is listed as a program for women 50 and over.[1]
- Official address
- 302 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331, per the official site.[1]
- Google rating
- Google Maps lists a 5 star rating from 61 reviews.[9]
- Sister locations
- SISU also runs gyms in Medina and Plymouth.[1]
Visitor Guide
Getting there
SISU Excelsior is in downtown Excelsior, MN. The official site gives the address as 302 Water Street. A local chamber listing gives 302 3rd Street, so confirm the address before you go. No transit stop is named in the sources.
Classes
The gym runs CrossFit, Sweat, Strength and Conditioning, Forged for men over 40, and HYROX classes. Each listed class runs 60 minutes. Workouts scale to your fitness level, so beginners and experienced athletes can train side by side.
Drop-in
The official pages do not show a drop-in price. A third-party Instagram post quotes $28 for non-members. A Google summary quotes $25 per day. These figures conflict, so ask the gym before you go. The gym has also advertised a trial of three free classes for new local visitors.
Recovery
A sauna and a cold plunge are on site for recovery after training.
Before you go
Book a free intro session first if you are new to the gym. Check the class times directly, because the official page does not list them.
Verified Sources
9 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
9 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.CrossFit SISU Excelsior, MN - SISU FitnessOfficial site
sisufitness.com
- 2.Schedule Nutrition Consult - SISU FitnessOfficial site
sisufitness.com
- 3.Community Sponsors - SISU FitnessOfficial site
sisufitness.com
- 4.Hyrox at SISU FitnessOfficial site
sisufitness.com
- 5.SISU Fitness & NutritionDirectory or guide
business.excelsiorlakeminnetonkachamber.com
- 6.CrossFit Sisu (@crossfitsisu)Social
facebook.com
- 7.Social
- 8.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
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- 9.SISU Fitness Excelsior on Google MapsGoogle Maps
maps.google.com