I live in the NW suburbs. There are a few good gyms out here. There's The Gym in Plymouth(hardcore, not a fitness club), Bally's in New Hope(fitness club with nice free weight area), Lifetime Fitness in Plymouth(waay over crowded fitness club). Also a Gold's Gym In White Bear Lake. As far as finding local suppliers, very expensive. Youd be better off bringing some with you. Where abouts you gonna be living, what city?