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Voted Minneapolis’ best in personal training, JC Cross specializes in strength training, weight loss, physique sculpting, and older adult fitness.
I’m both honored and humbled to have been selected as the Best Personal Trainer in Minneapolis in 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, and 2015. I hold an NCCA certification as a master personal trainer through ACE.
If you're looking for professional guidance to make a change, send me a message. I'd like to learn more about your goals during a complimentary consultation. To help you start strong, I'll share an easy way to boost your metabolism by more than 20%.
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Alexander Knauz
★ 5
I worked with JC for just over two months and saw excellent results! An 8.4% drop in body fat, a 25% increase in muscular endurance, and a 27% increase in strength.
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Phill Aelony
★ 5
JC is a world class trainer and a super cool guy! I trained with him for a little more than 2 months and he helped me make leaps and bounds in my fitness journey.
He was able to help me achieve my goal of losing body fat and building muscle. I was able to maintain my weight 155lbs while losing about 6% body fat, and getting A LOT stronger. He taught me tons of key things about nutrition and training which I will continue to use for the rest of my life. JC is incredible at what he does while remaining humble and super nice. I'm now in the best shape I have ever been in, and had fun getting there. Highly recommend!
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Iryna Chugaieva
★ 5
No comparison. I have worked with other trainers. JC did what they could not. I lost 17 pounds and 9% body fat.
JC works with my busy schedule and adapts my program to my needs. I highly recommend working with him
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David Goldberg
★ 5
I’ve been working with JC for the past 9 months and have seen tremendous results. I’ve lost approximately 10 lbs and have reduced my body fat by 4%. JC is an expert in developing creative weight lifting and cardio programs. I never get bored of working out. JC is also very knowledgeable about nutrition and has been instrumental in helping me improve my diet. I have had a number of trainers over the years and JC is by far the best trainer I’ve had.
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Michael Hodapp
★ 5
JC is a fantastic trainer. He's nonjudgmental, patient, extremely knowledgable, and motivational. As someone who had never spent time in a gym, I worked to JC to develop workouts and learn the ropes. He met me where I was at, listened to what my goals were, established a baseline, and created workouts that would work for me. During my time working with him, I got stronger, felt so much more comfortable in the gym, and was constantly impressed by JC's professionalism and approach.
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Susan Staudt
★ 5
I've NEVER had a better trainer! JC Cross is amazing.. I lost 25 pounds on my own but was plateaued--then I met JC. At initial consult (free ) we set my first goal-lose (or convert to muscle ) 11 pounds... in just 12 weeks. I was skeptical as a 63 yo- but he was spot on. I've now lost 20 lbs of fat, gained 7 pounds of muscle and gone from 29% body fat to 17%. JC trains me at home or a nearby SNAP Fitness. He emails me my solo day workouts. He's goal oriented, dependable, full of great distracting conversation -workouts fly by. If I could add a 6th star, I would.
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polly mathison
★ 5
I began my weight loss/get fit journey in February 2019; I joined Snap Fitness at 44th&France and started a low carb/high protein diet. I went to the club 6days/week, walking on the treadmill for @5 miles and circuit training. After a few months my progress slowed and I wasn’t gaining any muscle tone. I noticed Joe training another member on several occasions. I got his information, did my research and hired him immediately after our first consultation.
In four months time I went from over 30% body fat to 12.5% and gained a fit and muscular physique. Joe also helped me with my diet, still lower carbs but higher protein and a new vitamin regime. It’s helped me tremendously- strong hair, and nails, great skin, too! He also helped me with my sleep, I went from spending over 12 hours in bed each day to a healthy, great 7-8 hours, and track it daily. My fellow gym members and customers at my favorite restaurant positively comment on my transformation. Joe has asked me if I’d like to train for competition; not right now, but it’s an option! I frequently recommend Joe and hand out his business card and contact information-he’s not awarded the Best Personal Trainer in the city by accident, he’s all that and more!
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Mike Beck
★ 5
I have been training with Joe for what will soon be two years. When I first began training, Joe’s recommendation of twice a week for 15 months seem insurmountable. Two years later, not only have I lost weight (75 pounds total), I have lost a total of 17% body fat and am now in single digits for the first time in my life. My strength continues to grow, and I’m finding more and more things I can achieve athletically. I have run several 5K races. I have become an avid cyclist. I spent this past summer commuting 35 miles round-trip on my bike, and have the legs to prove it! The best accomplishment so far, though, was when Joe and I completed our first Rugged Maniac obstacle course together this past September. I finished as one of the fastest in my 50+ age group because of his training and support the entire way.
With the New Year, and my desire to continue improving my fitness (well beyond the original 15 month target), I have increased my sessions to 3 times a week for the next several months. I’ve been inspired by not only what I have been able to achieve, but also with what Joe has accomplished with his own physical fitness. He stays in fantastic shape and lives a healthy lifestyle I want to emulate. He lives what he teaches, and that continues to be my biggest motivator in every aspect of my life.
I recommend anyone considering investing in a training program to consider calling Joe first. See for yourself what I’ve been able to experience first-hand; it is possible to live the healthiest and fittest life you can dream. You won’t be disappointed.
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