SGT Peterson’s

This business closed up shop, wonder why???
I was convinced to prepay almost $ 2,000 (idiot) in personal training from the man himself Sgt Peterson, I had only gone to 2 sessions.
Short story
I was in a bad motorcycle accident in July last year and it took about 6 months to be 90% recovered. Then he sent out an email saying he was closing the shop! He told me when he sold me the training that they would never expire as long as his doors are open. Almost as if he knew he was shutting down… His reasons (health) for shutting down. When I emailed him and tried to reach him all he could do was reference the ‘contract’ and offered me no refund not even a partial refund.
Stay away from this business owner, if he ever does resurface. Just because he was armed forces, does not mean hes this stand up guy.

I was a member for about 8 months and loved the trainers for the group classes. They were so encouraging and good at spot correcting exercises. It seemed, though, that once their workouts got too unique or far from the basic classes, we’d abruptly go back to those basic intro lessons again. Still a good workout but very boring if you’ve been going for more than a couple weeks. Then the schedule of class types started changing a lot (very hard to keep track of what was when and with who) and the trainers seemed frustrated so the fun of Sgt Petersons was gone.

What abysmal customer service, I purchased a living social deal and was anxious to start. 10 calls and two weeks have gone by with no response. Their answering machine message boats five star workouts, well good luck ever getting through their zero star customer service to that alleged 5 star workout, pathetic!

I guess sometimes you can be tricked by a first impression.
I really liked Sgt Peterson’s when I started, but the quality of the workouts took a drastic turn when there was trainer turnover.
I would submit complaint after complaint, and nothing changed. I found myself avoiding certain class times depending on who was teaching the class, until one day I realized, «Hey I pay double what I would be paying at the YMCA with about ¼ of the schedule flexibility and ¹⁄₈ of the resources.» So I left, and I am really happy I did.
I went at least five days a week, one «most boot camps attended» tee shirts two months in a row, and saw minimal difference. In fact, one day the trainer said «I looked this move on Youtube», not really the credentials I was looking for in a trainer.
The only thing that did change was I developed serious knee pain, and a bruised ego. I highly suggest going to the YMCA downtown. They are professional, flexible, and the resources are amazing.
If you did get sucked into this place through a groupon, I would recommend seeing Francis, Melissa, or Will, anyone else is not knowledgable.

Unfortunately, I had a terrible experience and don’t recommend this place. #1 reason — they made me feel horrible about myself.
I’ve seen plenty of trainers and been athletic all my life. Usually when I work out, I feel better about myself than when I started. At Sgt. Peterson’s, I actually felt WORSE about myself than when I started. That’s never happened. I felt feeling weak and demoralized rather than proud and empowered. And they worked me past my breaking point, where I almost threw up (something they said was «normal») so they also don’t understand how to read clients and see when enough is enough. I’m all for working to your limits, my not at the risk of passing out or getting sick because a trainer is breathing down my neck to keep going.
If you’re looking for trainers who will push you to some idea of what they think your limits should be vs. your actual limits with some tough love, then you might like this. Otherwise, don’t waste the time or money.

I adore this place.
If you want a fun, no nonsense, effective workout that will challenge you more than you’ve ever been challenged, Sgt. Peterson’s Boot Camp is the place to be. The trainers are supportive (no Full Metal Jacket style verbal abuse), and will push you to your limits. I was «in shape» (working out regularly 6x a week), before I started coming here and the workouts still kick my ass.
The Minneapolis location has boot camps six days a week, free parking, and a shower.

I’ve been training at Sgt Peterson’s for almost a month and highly recommend the program.
The staff is friendly and professional. I’ve been very impressed with everyone of the staff that I have had contact with– great folks. They will kick your butt and work you out in a serious way! Last time I was this tired and sore was football practice.
Reasonable prices with excellent results– I am already noticing a big difference after 3 ½ weeks. If you are serious about getting in shape there is no better place.