I researched several martial arts facilities in the area and when I happened to come across Brown's…read moreSchool of Martial Arts, I knew immediately this was the place to bring my 14 year old son. My son had never done any sort of martial arts before and was very nervous. I also had no idea about martial arts except for what I saw in movies and television. Ben is extremely knowledgeable and he immediately made me and my son feel comfortable and relaxed. To ensure this was meant for him, Ben let my son try the class for 2 weeks free. There wasn't a doubt in my mind after the 2 week trial that my son would continue to attend his school. My son can't wait to go to class and Ben is always patient with him. I would highly recommend giving Brown's School of Martial Arts a try if you are looking to take martial arts for yourself or for your child.

I decided to try out Daito Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu on a complete whim. I had never done any martial arts…read morebefore and was pretty nervous I wouldn't be able to keep up. I had nothing to worry about. Sensei Quintana is a phenomenal teacher. I have built up so much confidence and knowledge just in the few months since I joined. I find myself looking forward to being in the dojo. Everyone there is friendly and helpful, and it's just a very inclusive and supportive atmosphere. I just cannot emphasize enough how positive of an experience this has been for me. If you are at all curious, you can drop in and trial it to see if it's a good fit.

If you are looking for a legitimate traditional Japanese martial arts dojo and teacher, you can't…read morego wrong with this place.

Great place to work out. But only 2 stars since their customers service, communication and tracking…read moreof sessions is horrible. One can only hope the switch to new software implemented recently will bring some consistency. Frustrating for personal trainers and customers alike. It doesn't cost a thing to be friendly on the phone. I know for a fact, this place is loosing a ton of business due to lack of customer service.

I went into the downtown facility Wednesday to get a gym membership and I was greeted my Chelsey…read moreshe was excellent showed me the gym told me that there was other facilities in Cedar Rapids and helped me get the best membership that fit me. Also she set me up with a personal trainer... I cannot wait to start working out with the personal trainer.... also loving the downtown facility.

The Muay Thai class on Wednesday nights and Saturday morning is the bomb! I am a 41-year old woman…read morewho likes to stay active. I decided to try this class because I was getting bored with my workouts and wanted to try something new and different. I had never done a class like this before so I was nervous at first, but the instructor, Tom, made it seem easy. He is really knowledgeable about the sport and teaches the real thing. None of this Tai Bo stuff . The hour is spent learning kickboxing all the while keeping the heart rate up. My favorite thing was punching and kicking the heavy bag. A super stress-reliever! Hopefully others try this class because it is a great class and is reasonably priced ($30/month). For that, you can go to this class 2x per week and get an amazing 1-hr workout. Wednesdays at 7:30PM and Saturdays at 11AM. Check it out. The more the merrier!

Being in the health and wellness industry has made me skeptical about many personal trainers, if…read morethey do not know as much or more than me, then I will not give them a chance. After talking with Albert & David about their philosophy and about the body, I realized they actually DO know about kinesiology and I decided to try a month. It's been 9 months now and I love coming here. My flexibly is better after old sports injuries, I am stronger, and injury free. I send my clients with chronic pain here to complete their wellness and at home care for strength, as part of their rehabilitation. They are professional, knowledgeable, have integrity, and I can trust them with my clients. I have also gained confidence, dropped 20 lbs, two dress sizes, and my legs look fantastic! I have a lot more to go and I wouldn't want to work on my goals anywhere else than with Albert & David at CR Elite.

Stopped by here while on a short business trip to get my training in. David was very welcoming and…read morelet me drop in. They have great needle bearing bars and high quality bumper plates. The bars spin very well and their platforms are well-built. They let me play my own music, they have towels, a water fountain, jerk blocks and a great atmosphere... I really could not have asked for more while on a business trip. Any weightlifter in the area should check out this facility either to train or learn.

I don't live in Iowa city anymore but still have family here. The gym is absolutely the best in…read moretown with the best coaches and really friendly and welcoming environment. 100% would recommend this to anyone that wants to take their fitness to the next level

Great gym with friendly faces and knowledgeable staff! Always fresh and exciting. I have been…read moreworking out here for 4 1/2 years and I love it. Aaron is extremely personable and dedicated to this craft. No intimidating atmosphere here! Many offerings of classes during the day and includes options such as cycling, yoga and individualized athlete training.

Great location great gym and private. Close to home, walking distance. New equipment.read more

Nice gym. I almost always get on the equipment I want with no wait. One suggestion would be adding…read morefans by the treadmill because it gets very hot, especially when someone is running close to you.