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  • Coach Spotlight, Traci Slane

    Coach Spotlight, Traci Slane

    Coach Traci began coaching at Solcana a little over a year ago and has brought a deep passion for weightlifting and it’s benefits with her. Come see what she’s into during her Spotlight Workout this coming Thursday, 2/16/23. Here’s more about Traci and her workout.  Where are you from? Richfield, MN How did you get…

  • Coach Spotlight, Jeff Lockhart

    Coach Spotlight, Jeff Lockhart

    Coach Jeff Lockhart has been coaching at Solcana from the very beginning and it really shows in his classes. He is an extremely diligent and successful athlete. What’s his secret? Come do his Spotlight Workout this coming Wednesday, 2/8 and find out. Here’s more about Jeff and his workout.  Where are you from? Urbandale, Iowa.…

  • Coach Spotlight, Garrett Hoffman

    Coach Spotlight, Garrett Hoffman

    Coach Garrett Hoffman started at Solcana as an athlete in June of 2016, began coaching a bit before the pandemic and then quickly became one of the hardest working and busiest coaches here. What does someone with this type of passion for coaching want you to do for a workout? Come find out on Tuesday,…

  • January Athlete of the Month: Hannah Crippen

    We’re happily announcing Hannah Crippen as our January Athlete of the Month! Hannah brings a positive and friendly attitude to class, and has been committed to her workout journey since joining Solcana. We enjoy having Hannah as a member, and we can’t wait to see her continue to grow as an athlete. Read more about…

  • Coach Spotlight, Hannah Wydeven

    Coach Spotlight, Hannah Wydeven

    Hannah built Solcana in 2014 and has been the owner and operator of the Twin Cities realest gym ever since. What does someone who has been more places in fitness than almost anyone else in the world think of when they want to do a workout? Come see for yourself this Wednesday, 12/21. Here’s more…

  • Coach Spotlight, Amelia English

    Coach Spotlight, Amelia English

    Amelia began coaching at Solcana in 2016, which makes her one of our 3 most senior coaches. She taught yoga back when we had our own mobility space. Remember that? Come to class on Thursday, 12/15 to see how she blends a touch of yoga with a bunch of badassery. Here’s more about Amelia and…

  • Coach Spotlight, Jenn Halvorson

    Coach Spotlight, Jenn Halvorson

    Jenn began coaching at Solcana at the beginning of 2022, but you will see that athleticism has been in her blood for a looooong time. You can experience some of her favorite exercises for yourself this Friday, 12/9. Here is a bit more about Jenn and her workout.  Where are you from? I grew up…

  • December Athlete of the Month: Heejin Kim

    We’re happy to announce Heejin Kim as our December Athlete of the Month! She is a joy to have around the gym, and inspires many with her eagerness to learn and grow as an athlete. She is delightful and a much-appreciated member of our gym family. Read more about Heejin below! Coach Garrett F says,…

  • Coach Spotlight, Maxwell Poessnecker

    Coach Spotlight, Maxwell Poessnecker

    Max has been with us since 2016 and began coaching in May of 2021. You can expend your MAX effort during his workout this Thursday, 12/1/22. Here is a bit more about Max and the workout.  Where are you from? Page, NE a teeny, tiny town in rural Nebraska…about 2 hours west of Sioux City,…

  • Coach Spotlight, Jeffrey Garcia

    Coach Spotlight, Jeffrey Garcia

    Jeffrey has been a member with us since 2019 and is one of the newest additions to our coaching staff. You can experience his workout this Saturday, 11/26/22. Here is a bit more about Jeffrey and the workout. Where are you from? Spring Valley, NY How did you get started in fitness work? I was…