A welcoming, tight-knit community within an excellent gym space. There is room for all fitness levels here. The staff is kind and I have positive interactions with them every visit. The gym itself continues to add new equipment and takes into consideration recommendations from all. If you are looking for an inclusive space where you will feel pushed but supported, this is the place to be.

By bar the best gym in mankato! Very friendly staff, amazing selection of supplements, and excellent workout equipment. Speaking to the gym owner you can really tell her intentions to build a environment where lifters of all kind can support each other and grow! On top of the fact its 24/7 access with a membership really makes it easy to squeeze in a workout on busy days.

This is a great gym. I always value my time there. The owner and her staff are wonderful and always willing to help with any questions and good technique. I am one of the oldest members and I have learned a lot. The other members are so nice and helpful. If you’re looking for a place to workout, it is worth your time to check it out!

More than a gym- It’s a place where anyone, any age and fitness level, is welcome and will feel comfortable being. Staff/coaches are knowledgeable in everything fitness, nutrition and overall well-being. If you’re looking for a fun and supportive community who will cheer you on no matter what your goals are, please just try it for a couple days. I was hooked after day one!

Kato Athletic is awesome! I joined looking for a great gym community to work out with, and I’ve definitely found it here with the CrossFit classes. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging, and the environment is the perfect mix of working hard and having fun. I always look forward to the time I get to spend here!

Super friendly staff, an inviting atmosphere, and it’s 24hrs?! You can’t really ask for more from a gym. A buddy of mine brought me along one day on a day pass and I now have a membership that I find well worth the money!

Best gym ever! I have been going here for 10 years and couldn't imagine being at another gym. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and it feels like family. Great coaches who are there to push you and help you meet your goals. I would give 10 stars if I could.

Awesome work out classes thru out the day. The owner and coaches motivate you, help with any questions you have, can moderate workout to your needs. Atmosphere is very welcoming with tons of friendly people. They also have a store to get your protein supplements, on the meals and more. Definitely makes you wanting to come back for more.

Easily the best gym in the Mankato area! Not only is the staff knowledgeable and friendly; It’s appropriate for athletes of all types and ages! Kato athletic has separate areas to help you reach all of your goals. CrossFit, cardio, free weights, Olympic lifting, turf area, garage doors to enjoy Minnesota summers while getting a workout in. One of the best gym environments I’ve ever been apart of, you feel like you’re walking into your home away from home instead of the gym! Price is extremely reasonable compared to other gyms in the area! Staff is willing to help every step of the way to help you reach your goals; and not only will they help they’ll be there encouraging you and cheering you on every step of the way! Not to mention the Rexus nutrition store right on site with staff that is knowledgeable about the products and can give you honest feedback and suggestions face to face! With customer service being mostly online these days it’s so nice to have a place like this in our home town to be able to connect with people and the best staff in person! There is no shortage of smiles, laughter and support at this gym!

Kato Athletic is the best and highest quality gym in town! I joined 4 years ago and never looked back. You cannot find the same quality of classes, coaches, equipment, and space anywhere else. But the best part of Kato Athletic is the coaches CARE! You will be welcomed with a smile every day and you will be supported on your fitness journey by professional coaches and staff! I highly recommend Kato Athletic to anyone and everyone, whether you are new to fitness or a seasoned athlete.

The best gym ever! 🙌🏻 The sense of community at this gym is amazing. By effort of the coaches and the other members, the gym feels welcoming and motivating. I attend CrossFit classes but have used the 24/7 side too. It is always clean and the equipment is great. 10/10 recommend starting—or continuing—your fitness journey at Kato Athletic/CrossFit.

Kato Athletic is awesome! I'll be honest and say I was pretty intimated to start at this gym when it was recommended to me. However, I gave it a shot and I was definitely proven wrong! Everyone is so kind and helpful! This place is for all levels which I know is hard to come by! My main goal is to feel more confident with lifting weights. I'm moving soon but I can say that I definitely feel more confident now. Also, I've been working with their trainer, Rafael, and he has been WONDERFUL! Super personable, caters to your needs, knowledgeable, and pushes you to meet your goals in a positive way!

It's a great gym with lots of options and friendly staff. They have a 24/7 gym access option, CrossFit program and powerlifting equipment. The pricing is very good, you get a lot of gym for your money. If you get the 24/7 membership you get the standard gym equipment, powerlifting equipment and you can use the CrossFit area when no classes are in session(participation in the CrossFit program is a different membership option). I've been happy with my membership and would recommend.

Kato Athletic is exactly what I was looking for in a gym, I just wish I’d found it sooner! I’m newer to CrossFit, started taking classes here in January. It was intimidating to start, but the atmosphere is great and I quickly felt comfortable. The membership rate is more reasonable than other gyms I looked at in town and I like the variation of class times. I am so appreciative of the encouragement and support I’ve received from the coaches and members. The coaches are always super helpful with explanations, tips, modifications, help with form etc. I love that the workouts are always challenging, but somehow fun, and it is always the best hour of my day!

Honestly, I would like to say that it is the best gym to work out inMankato The atmosphere of the new owner and all the trainers is amazing. They motivated me to continue attending every morning and I don't regret it . I highly recommend this gym to anyone. (Also they’ve helped me so much with my mental health) . Thank you so much 🫶

This gym impresses with its personable and knowledgeable staff. The trainers genuinely care about members' fitness goals, providing personalized guidance. The sense of community here is palpable, creating a motivating environment for all fitness levels. The facility is well-equipped, and the staff's expertise adds value to the overall experience.

I highly recommend this gym! The gym atmosphere is super inviting and keeps me motivated. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The gym itself has enough equipment to go around and offers supplements and energy drinks for purchase. I also like how it’s open 24/7 so I can come whenever it works best for my schedule!