Best gym in town. Great group classes that make working out fun again!! Discover your inner child…read moreand come experience adult recess

GREAT place to Sweat & Smile! A workout you will enjoy in a comfortable place, great teachers and…read moremotivating music! Come check it out - you will not be disappointed!

From the owner: A high energy, beat-driven spin studio and athletic style boutique on Iowa State's campus…read more Ride fast. Ride strong. Ride fun.

This is such a great workout program with fabulous, helpful, encouraging coaches and staff. Ames…read moreOTF is definitely a no judgment zone with people working out with all types of paces, purposes, and goals. And with all Orangetheory programs, the variety of workouts keeps things fresh and fun!! Come try- you won't be sorry!!

This gym is always super clean, there's a plethora of workout classes to choose from, and there's…read morealways a free cardio or strength machine! I wish there was consistency with their employees; some are upbeat and others are apathetic. Otherwise I think it's a pretty great gym.

Poor customer service. Just a day late in calling and won't refund money when asking to cancel…read more Also must go in person to cancel. No customer service or customer focus. Will see if can dispute with credit card company. Also can't cancel membership via email. Guess spend money to mail request but reading review better send priority. Or find time to drive there to cancel membership.

Great, inexpensive and convenient alternative to pricier options that once monopolized options in…read morethis small town. Nice options for and availability of equipment, spacious location and much, MUCH cleaner facilities than the prohibitively expensive place I went to for years before. Diverse set of clientele ranging from college students to older folks - there's something for everybody here.

I was a member at this Planet Fitness location for over two years. During that time, I parked my…read moreelectric bike in the mall corridor just outside the gym entrance -- visible, out of the way, and never an issue. Eventually, mall security approached me with concerns. After a constructive conversation, I was told I could relocate the bike inside the gym, and I received explicit permission from gym staff to do so. However, on my next visit, I was publicly harassed by two patrons -- one shouted insults at me, and the other threatened to physically remove my bike. This all happened in front of staff, who did nothing to step in or address the behavior. Instead, they told me to remove my bike from the premises. I chose to cancel my membership -- not out of anger, but because I no longer felt welcome or safe in that environment. I also reached out to mall management, but received no response. Disappointed in how a situation involving clear communication and staff permission was mishandled, and how quickly it shifted into an uncomfortable and hostile experience.

Facility- Located way south on University Blvd in a new development area. Large gym with tennis…read more"bubble" next door. Inside they have fitness studios, daycare, lots of cardio and weight machines, free weights, indoor track, and stretching areas. The locker rooms are very large and have plenty of showers. They also have a wet and dry sauna which make me feel like I'm at a spa. The facility is always spotless and equipment is kept clean between users. Classes- They offer a huge variety of cardio (Zumba, spin), weights, and yoga classes which are all taught by passionate fitness leaders. Staff- They are always greeting you and able to answer any questions you may have. I always have a great time getting my workout in thanks to Ames Racquet and Fitness! Tips: Bring your own padlock if you want to use a locker and check with your apartment lease to see if a membership is included in your rent!

The machines and workout space is nice and accommodating to all. The reason why I put 3 stars is…read morebecause I feel like the sauna and the showers do not get maintained and cleaned enough and the manager there is very stand-off and does not care about you. I actually went to the North Ames location to sign on with the manager there, she was much more approachable and helpful, I'd recommend signing up with her and not this South Ames guy, there's just something off with this guy. And the showers would have the same dirt from a week prior, same with the sauna. I recently had to cancel my membership and he said maybe ten words in all to me and did not care about the cancellation. From my previous experiences with gyms I've never dealt with such a manager. All are usually very kind and helpful and want to know how they can improve the gym and how my experience was. Not sure I'll be back. The rest of the employees there are wonderful however!

This is a great neighborhood gym. It's fairly quiet, never overcrowded, and always very clean. The…read moreowners are hands on managers and they seem to care about the place. They upgrade here and there, and they have everything you need and more for any type of workout. Good prices too. I love it

Great for new or veteran fitness enthusiasts!!!…read more They have a great selection of cable accessories that are in good-excellent new condition...unlike many gyms. They decided to update with brand new upholstery which gives the equipment a fresh new look and all that is needed (rather than replacement) when a gym keeps equipment maintained. 24/7 access so no excuses. TRANSPARENT membership plan...no hidden fees etc. *I've researched that in Iowa, a gym cannot hold you to a membership longer than 2months* A slightly reduced membership fee for regular members (discounted mil/leo, student memberships only) to be competitive in the market and this would hard to beat!

Amazing gym, with even better owners. The gym is always clean and plenty of options. Plenty of…read moremachines, supplements and a Personal Trainer. I would highly recommend Elkhart Fitnese to anyone.