There are a plethora of gyms across the Des Moines Metro where paying members can stay fit. Yet,…read moreonly a few keep their equipment tooled, clean and have the appropriate handi wipes in strategic user friendly places. Although this gym is part of a big nationwide franchise, you would never know it -- one would think it was a private club-- because of the pride, team spirit and attention displayed to interior as you enter the door. The facility has an overall cleanliness with members that exude a genuine neighbor friendly outlook. The total environment is safe, parking is adequate with a personal trainer's team that is highly skilled and visible.

My friend is a refugee from Afghanistan and he misunderstood and thought it would cost $25 a month…read morenot every 2 weeks. He can't afford $50 a month. Despite the language difficulty Anytime Fitness would not let him out of his contract. Absolutely Deplorable!!! Was told by the owner that Anytime Fitness did everything by the book. I don't disagree with that. That's the problem. Horrible, horrible business decision from heartless people. Would never do business with this Anytime Fitness. Spoke with a manager from another Anytime Fitness and she couldn't believe how poorly this was handled.

Megan is a talented trainer. She tunes into your body's needs and adjusts your work out accordingly.read more

If you are looking for someone to motivate you and get you on track this is the place to go. Megan…read moreand Doug are great trainers and always push you to give that extra little bit. They make it fun to workout without being silly and there is structure without the bootcamp. Sometimes during the workout I want to punch Doug, but at the end I feel 100% better. :)

I love this place. The coaches are great and the classes are challenging. I've gained muscle and…read morefeel stronger and more confident.

After several attempts to lose weight on my own without success I decided to sign up for the Elite…read moreEdge 6 week challenge. I am so glad I did! After 6 weeks I am down 23 pounds and three pant sizes. The trainers at the South Des Moines location are amazing! Jesse and Fernando are knowledgable, encouraging and so supportive! I really appreciated how they pushed me to set and achieve new personal best goals. I also really appreciated the support and accountability from other Challengers and gym members. This was such a great experience for me and I'm looking forward to continuing on the journey the great team at Elite Edge helped me get started on. Not only did I see my be transformed, but this process also transforms my attitude and the way I think about food. I'm ending this challenge confident I will be able to maintain and build on what I've already achieved.

I started going to Carly because I was struggling to feel confident in the gym and didn't have a…read morelot of knowledge about what workouts were right for me and the correct form to do them. Over the past three months with her as my trainer I have learned so much and now I am more than confident going to the gym and using the workouts that she taught me. She is so knowledgeable and very good at what she does!

From the owner: Welcome to thr33! Services offered: 1:1 Personal Training,…read more2-5:1 Small Group Training, Online Coaching, Nutrition Coaching, Pre & Postnatal Specific Training

Have had nothing but Insane great workouts! Staff is always friendly and great prices!read more

I was attracted to this gym for their UPBEAT multicultural & FUN environment, however, for the last…read moreseveral months all that it's play is hard rock that lacks rhythm that assist in motivation, decrease perceived effort and fun. Studies have showed that Music is a key to motivational factor to exercise intensity. Crunch Fitness is a science-based fitness industry with a progressive, multicultural philosophy. Though, customers can use their headphones to listen at their music the gym environment needs to meet their multicultural FUN philosophy and stop altering it to a home garage gym. The gym safety and cleanliness have, also, deteriorated. The locker rooms and bathrooms are extremely felty to the point that its scary to step in these rooms, thinking of the increased bacteria, which puts health at risk, not in a state of wellness. Key, balance equipment has come missing and several machines are not properly functioning, decreasing the variety of mode exercise one can do for fitness improvement. The improper function of exercise machines increases risk for injury. When staff is presented with these and other concerns, staff does not provide awareness and/or a resolution to these issues.

This is not just a gym, it is a wonderful community of (mostly) women that support each other…read moreunconditionally both in and out of the gym! Classes are small and OH MY GOD are they effective! Get ready to work your butt off (literally) and grow muscles you never knew you had. The coaches are all fantastic and will help you grow in strength both physically and mentally. They will also help you modify to fit whatever your fitness level is. Joining FIT is one of the best decisions I ever made! 1,000 thumbs up!

I can't say enough about this gym!…read more LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! It is a great place to go for all shapes and sizes, all ages, all skill levels. Classes ranging from 5:05am to 5:30pm so it's hard to have an excuse not to go. Classes are anything from Strength, Cardio, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Kickboxing and more! Open Monday through Saturday. It's a small group fitness setting and everyone supports each other it can start to feel like our little "FIT" family. There are also a wide variety of instructors so you don't always get the same person each time. The owner keeps me accountable and checks in to see how I'm doing or why I haven't been to class in awhile. She's all about the journey and keeping you on your toes about your goals. Since working out at FIT for about a year I finally reached my weight loss goal that I've had for 5+ years. Unfortunately, Christmas got the best of me and I gained a little back but I'm back in the saddle and doing one of there challenges. The challenges are great because she sets you up with a grocery list and daily meals so it takes the hassle out of the,"what are we going to eat tonight..." deal that we all can struggle with. I've lost so many inches, my mood has improved and I just feel all around better than I did before I started working out at FIT!

Signed up to take a free class. Had a text message the night before after 9pm cancelling the class…read morefor the next day. When i responded asking for assistance, I received no response or follow up on the class. Why too much work and follow up required by me to get engaged with this facility. I was bummed as i was excited to try new workouts.

I just attended a special workshop (lover's lap dance) here with a friend. It was very reasonably…read morepriced, and was BYOB. We put on something comfortable before heading there, and were greeted by the owner upon entering the space. The owner was very nice, knowledgeable, and fun! The space is really cool. They have a variety of poles, some stationary and some spinning. They have a lot of other equipment as well, so you can tell that they teach a variety of fitness and dance classes there. The owner was there with two other trainers, and they showed us a few moves on the poles while we enjoyed the happy hour social before the workshop started. The workshop itself was very fun! It's a GREAT workout, you feel good about your body, and everyone is extremely body positive and fun to be around. Someone even won a $25 gift card for having the sexiest outfit. It was very fun and my friend and I talked about coming back to try some of their other classes in the future.

I can't say enough great things about this location. The staff there is amazing, they keep it very…read moreclean and well kept, and always fun walking in. The personal trainers (KeShawn and AJ) are great. They've helped me so much with my training routine, showing me how to get the results I'm looking for. Highly recommend this club.

Besides not having updated equipment or enough equipment to be used by everyone, they send out a…read moresurvey asking for opinions and suggestions and when you give an honest answer back you get an email basically telling you that you are negative and defending every suggestion you made as to why it is not needed. Why bother to ask then??

I already knew Sammi is phenomenal. I was absent for a while do to personal reasons but when I came…read moreback for treatment Sammi had hired Ellie and she had the first openings. I have seen Ellie twice and she is fantastic, love her work, love her personality, and I know she will just keep improving; she is already really good!!! I would say if you need deep tissue work, book her fast because I have a feeling her time slots will fill up quickly. Thanks Ellie, you have helped me greatly!

From the owner: Stoik Body Co. is Des Moines’ destination for sports massage, recovery, and personal training. We…read morespecialize in helping athletes and everyday movers reduce pain, improve performance, and recover faster through functional bodywork and progress-driven training. Our philosophy is rooted in the Stoik Code — discipline, resilience, and preparation. Every session is designed to build strength in both body and mind, whether you’re training for a marathon, recovering from an injury, or just looking to move without pain. We offer: • Sports Massage & Deep Tissue • Functional Bodywork & Recovery Tools (cupping, scraping, taping) Coaching • Performance & Mobility Programs • Personal Training & Strength At Stoik Body Co., this isn’t just a service — it’s a standard. Book today and experience recovery and training built to last.