YOU BELONG HERE.
No two clients are the same. Neither are our programs.
At Bodies By Burgoon, there's no such thing as one-size-fits-all.
Everyone steps into our gym with a different goal — whether that’s getting stronger, rehabbing an injury, or just feeling confident in their body again. That’s why you won't find generic workouts here.
Instead, our trainers take the time to understand your body and then build a personalized plan that gets you where you want to go. You’ll receive one-on-one attention, guidance on form and technique, and unwavering support.
No matter who you are or where you’re starting from, you belong here.
NOT YOUR TYPICAL GYM
Walking into a new gym is hard — we all remember the anxiousness of starting something new, and at BBB you’re not alone. Our community welcomes new members from day one, celebrates wins together, and lifts each other up on the hard days. You’ll find people at every level cheering you on, no matter where you’re starting.
Supportive community
We want you to focus on how you feel, not how you look. That’s why you won’t find any mirrors on our gym floor. Instead, we teach movement through feeling — learning to sense the flexion and contraction of each muscle so you actually identify and work the right ones. It’s a deeper, more connected way to train your body.
No Gym Mirrors
Top-notch trainers
Our trainers have decades of experience working with every kind of body: children, older adults, athletes, people recovering from injury, or managing back pain. They know how to meet you where you are. And what sets our trainers apart is how much they care personally — you’re never just another session on their schedule.
Our TRAINERS
Jason burgoon
My name is Jason Burgoon, and I’m the owner and head trainer at Bodies by Burgoon.
When I was 13, I was riding my bike when I was hit by a van going 55 mph and dragged for 300 feet. Emergency surgery saved my life, but the doctors weren’t sure I’d ever walk again because of the spinal injuries that left me in a body cast.
In the hospital, people kept telling me how “strong” I was for not giving up. The truth? I wanted to. The only thing that kept me going was the few volunteers who showed up day after day because they believed I could recover.
The first time I tried to stand in the hospital, I fell. It felt like my body had betrayed me. But those volunteers stayed right there with me. Their belief became my belief. At that moment, I made a promise to myself: if I ever walked again, I would spend the rest of my life helping others the same way they helped me.
I kept that promise.
For the last 20 years, I’ve immersed myself in the science of strength and recovery. I’ve sought out the best mentors and earned every expensive piece of paper that mattered. I’ve learned how to train bodies that have been broken, discouraged, or written off.
Today, that promise is the foundation of everything we do at BBB. So whether you’re recovering from an injury or simply ready to feel strong in your own skin again, we’re here. We train everyone—from professional athletes to children—with the same approach: no judgment. No cookie-cutter programs. Just honest, personalized training rooted in real-life experience and science-based methods.
If you’re ready to rewrite your own definition of strong, I’d be honored to help you keep your promise to yourself.
OWNER/HEAD TRAINER
Fitness has always been part of my life — sports, competing, helping others. It was what I loved to do, it came naturally to me. Since I enjoyed it so much, I never even thought of it as a career until a close friend suggested I become a personal trainer more than 12 years ago. But now, fitness has been central to my life and career ever since…a career that helps me feel personally fulfilled and even stay connected to my wife Jaime, and two step children.
I formally started my training career at Bally’s Total Fitness — it was there I met Jason Burgoon. He showed me the ropes and taught me a lot; he became a big part of the success and trajectory of my career. He knew what my strengths were, and he helped me use them to become a great trainer…a trainer who understands the importance of people in the equation of fitness. I don’t believe you just tell people what to do — you listen to them and understand where they’re coming from so that they can achieve whatever they want to achieve. Now, 12 years later, I’ve had the privilege of working with athletes, pre- and post-natal moms (an expertise for me), business executives, senior citizens, and even the Timberwolves dance team (for several years).
Over the years I’ve trained clients and even led huge teams of trainers for big corporate gyms. Most recently at Steele Fitness, I spent more than five years leading and strengthening the training programs for the company, and even created the chain’s entire group fitness program. In my years of training, I’ve always kept learning and growing — everything from NASM certifications, and even EMT and Fireman certifications. While I believe education is very important, I think I’ve learned the most from listening to clients and their needs. I’ve also learned to hold tight to doing what is right for my clients — making sure they’re set up for success and are in an environment that helps them achieve their goals. It’s that approach, and connection to Jason since the beginning of my career, that finally brought me to Bodies by Burgoon, a place where I can focus on training, focus on people, and focus on helping the company grow a mission of true strength.
TRAINERSERGIO SAHLSTROM
Paying it forward
We partner with nonprofits that share our values — especially organizations helping kids build strength, confidence, and healthy habits. From fundraising events where 100% of proceeds go to featured nonprofits, to in-kind sponsorships and events honoring teachers, nurses, and first responders, giving back is part of who we are.
To date, Bodies by Burgoon has partnered with, supported, and donated more than $1.5M to local organizations including Animal Humane Society, Ann Bancroft Foundation, Walk To End Hunger, Minneapolis Public Schools, and Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women, and more.
Strong people build strong communities
Have a nonprofit or charity close to your heart?
We'd love to hear about it. Reach out and let's talk about how we can help raise money for your cause.
where we train
THE GYM
The space itself reflects the building's industrial roots. Exposed brick walls, steel beams, high ceilings, and big windows that fill the gym with natural light. You'll find all the equipment you need — dumbbells, kettlebells, cables, benches, bikes — without the overwhelming rows of machines that make most corporate gyms feel impersonal.
Plus: four private bathrooms — each one has its own shower, getting-ready space, toiletries, and fresh towels. No shared showers, no locker rooms. Just clean, private spaces so you can train and move on with your day.
OUR SPACE
thORP building
During WWII, this building produced the Norden Bombsight — a top-secret bombing device guarded around the clock by the FBI and U.S. Navy. Two original guard towers still stand outside. After sitting quiet for decades, it became a creative hub for artists and small businesses in NE Minneapolis.
Today, it's home to 80+ studios and the birthplace of Art-A-Whirl. And us. A place that has some grit and character that matches the people inside of it.
HISTORYgym security
puck
Puck the Frenchie takes his job very seriously. And by job, we mean demanding belly rubs, interrupting your stretches for cuddles, and playing fetch with his beloved stuffed chicken. Adorable, cuddly, zero concept of personal space.
FULL-TIME SECURITY & CHIEF GREETER
rocky
Rocky the Rhodesian Ridgeback clocks in for work when he feels like it. He’ll sometimes make the rounds to say hello, then spend the rest of his shift napping in the office upstairs. A gentle, 100-lb giant and complete and utter heartthrob.
PART-TIME SECURITY