it's too crammed in the gym. too many machines and not enough space to stretch. also the vibes just seemed off entering the gym. will not be returning. read more

Fantastic gym with a great atmosphere. The owner was very welcoming and kind, genuinely seems invested in the experience of members.

I wish I could give more than 5 stars here! I came to town on business last weekend and was in desperate need of a gym last minute. I contacted Amber and asked what my options would be, as I was only gonna be there for the night. Even though she had already left for the night, she went out of her way to meet me at the facility and get me all set up. On a Friday night, at 6:30pm! I'm just not used to someone going out of their way like that for me. I was thoroughly impressed. Next time I'm in town that'll be the only place I'll be working out. The facility itself was perfectly clean and had everything I needed for my workout. read more

Very friendly staff and clean facility. I was visiting from out of town and needed a day pass - they made it quick and easy. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get a workout in when tra read more

This might be the first time I've ever made a review, definitely the first time I've reviewed a gym before. Unfortunately, there is nothing positive I can say about this place. I've lived in Texas, California, New Jersey, Indiana, and Iowa and without question this was the worst gym I've belonged to, both from a facility and ownership perspective. The only reason I was a member of this gym was because it was close to my apartment. However, in hindsight I should have joined the YMCA or Planet Fitness. The gym is incredibly small and feels even smaller during rush hours (before work and after work). They don't have very many machines (particularly the popular ones) and having to wait for one to become available becomes a serious issue. The trainers are less than average and it feels like a revolving door of trainers. The decent trainers leave for somewhere else leaving only the less than stellar ones behind. You can get a good sense of how a place operates based on how often employees leave and the trainers were always leaving. I've never seen anything like that before. The equipment/machines always seem to be broken and then they leave a sign on equipment that says replacing soon...however it never seems to be replaced. I think there were two treadmills they were planning on replacing for months but it never happened. Then, they raise their gym membership prices for "upgraded equipment". Ownership is awful. Rarely there and when he is there he's not very friendly. Definitely not much of a culture/community at this gym. This was a quote from the owner when I was trying to cancel my membership (I didn't realize I had to show I was moving and he needed my new address). His response is immature, childish, condescending, and unnecessary. "Please work with us here. You are not being reasonable. There is no address showing where you moved. Do not make us have to explain basic functions of life to you and talk down to you on this subject. If this is truly confusing please ask your parents for help." I wouldn't recommend this gym to anyone. There are much better options in the greater Des Moines area. The facility, machines, trainers, and ownership all need to be improved for me to ever go back there again. read more

Beautiful, clean facility with a very friendly staff! Nothing but great experiences here with a plethora of equipment for all types of training. read more

This place is awesome! Super close to all the hotels! You can literally walk here from all hotels. Great spot for travelers! read more

I went here for a week during my stay in Des Moines and this gym was amazing! Amber was very helpful and super friendly! The equipment is up to date and in great shape. the layout of the gym was great for the type of workout I was looking for. Also everything was always very clean and orderly. Overall great experience and I look forward to my time in Des Moines again to workout here! read more

Very clean and well-equipped gym. I was in town for a week and the manager gladly set me up with a week's pass for an awesome rate. Plenty of rack space, barbells, plates, and other equipment. Definitely the largest and most well-equipped Anytime Fitness I've ever seen. read more

Great staff, super clean, great spot for a workout overlooking the city. Came to Iowa for the holiday break so I was looking for a place to get a workout in and they offered day passes here. read more

STAY FAR AWAY! This gym is grossly overpriced and does not make maintenance of equipment a priority. I do not know why they have TV's on their cardio equipment, none of them work. Be prepared to pay a facility fee, that is clearly not used to keep facility the facility updated. I am pretty sure that the owner of the Anytime Fitness is the owner of businesses inside the building, and the facility fee keeps the afloat. read more

I don't recommend this gym as it's congested and badly set up. There are only two squat racks with mirrors and 45lb bars. The fact that there is no bench press area means these areas are always used. After six months of consistent work out delays I asked to be let out of my contract and was met with unprofessional behavior from the general manager James. He laughed when I explained my concerns and then said he'd let me out if I paid cash for half the cancellation fee which is odd. When I asked when it couldn't be done with credit card, he told me to make a decision as I was wasting my time but more importantly his. Since I have no choice, I'll stay for my contract but not recommend this gym to anyone and may even advise potential clients that I see touring in the gym. read more

Great gym! Clean and well kept equipment. They have everything you need for a great workout. Helpful and friendly staff (Amber, especially). Definitely recommend. read more

This is an absolutely terrific gym, and I have visited fitness centers around the world and across the US, so I have many points of comparison. Anytime Fitness in downtown Des Moines is spotlessly clean. It has lots of up-to-date equipment and several showers. It's spacious, light, and conveniently located. The staff, especially Shelbi, were super helpful and accommodating. I was visiting in town, and they made it easy to drop in. Check them out! You'll feel fitter and happier for it. read more

Over winter break I was searching for a temporary gym to train at and I found this NEW Anytime Fitness location on MLK. I had a 14-day pass and I was really impressed by how clean and well equipped this place was. This place isn't super big or fancy but it is big enough to where you aren't bumping into people and it has all of the right equipment. This Anytime Fitness is located in a new building that is also home to 2 new restaurants and a Jimmy John's. It is a really nice building and I feel safe no matter how late or early I decide to go into the gym. The building itself closes at 11pm but with the pass/key, you can easily scan in on the scanner and get in and do what you need to do. I was sad to return my key after the 14-days because I found a nice home gym that I will definitely be returning to. My only complaint is that since it is a commercial gym and it is located on top of a restaurant, you have to be careful not to drop the weights. For example, I love deadlifting but I made sure I wasn't too reckless with my deadlifts. If you're looking for a great gym, give this place a try. The trainers/staff are all very welcoming! read more

Love this gym! Great gym with great amenities & even better people. I recommend personal training there, I look forward to my weekly training sessions with Ian! read more

I cancelled my membership early due to relocation and paid in full for the balance of the term. Key fob and termination notice delivered to Des Moines location. The company, ABC Financial Services doing business as Anytime Fitness continues to bill me for a terminated membership. They are acting in bad faith and unethical business practices. read more

I've been coming to Anytime Fitness for two years every time I come in for business. And it's great! For starters it's impeccably clean and the staff always has a smile for you. The have a great selection of updated Life Fitness cardio and resistance machines. A spot for functional movement with racks, kettle bells, medicine balls and TRX for all you crazy crossfitters! A nice little studio for classes and enough free weights to get your swole on, if you're into that kind of thing and I am! If I was a resident of Des Moines this would be my home gym! read more

In town for a little bit and wanted to get a workout in so I stopped by. Great facility! Everything you need and a super nice staff. Highly recommend! read more

I was in town for work and was looking for a gym to train in. This place was fantastic. A perfect location in the city, very clean facilities, the trainers there were great and they had all the equipment I needed -- your typical cardio machines, all the weights you needed and a nice crosscut area to if you're looking to get some circuits. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the Des Moines area again! read more

I cover 5 states for work and have meetings monthly in Des Moines. Hotel gyms don't always offer everything I need depending on what area I'm targeting (glutes, back etc). When I visit Des Moines I use the new AnyTime Fitness Downtown and I love it! Shelbi Alex has been extremely helpful. The facility is very clean and offers a variety of equipment to meet your needs. read more

While traveling, I was only in Des Moines for the day, but managed to get a solid workout in. Everyone there was really nice, and the gym itself had good equipment and was very clean. read more

Best gym in Des Moines! Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. The gym isn't crowded at all and has everything you need between free weights to cardio to a rogue type set up and even a stretching room. All the equipment is clean and brand new to include the surrounding space. They show military appreciation by offering discounts for memberships and are very accommodating to visiting guests. Give it a try, I highly recommend it! read more

Great equipment, clean facility, helpful staff! The perfect place for a touring band to workout.