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!

I recently went to gym here in Ames it was clean with new equipment and new staff. I love the new…read moreleg press machin. Great job Anytimefitness.

One of my least favorite Anytime Fitness-es I've ever stepped foot in. Dingy…read more Staff are awesome though! Don't think this particular facility adequately or fairly represents Anytime Fitness. Their water from their faucets taste like you're sucking on an old copper penny you found underneath your couch cushions. Same thing when you wash your hands in the bathroom-- expect your hands to smell like metal afterwards. I wouldn't want to shower there. Some of the weight/resistance machines are so old they need to be replaced, thrown out, or better maintained. The tanning beds there are gross & dirty. You're being fooled if you pay to tan on these beds, not because of the health risks, but the quality and cleanliness of the beds. Seriously. Tan somewhere else. If you live around the area and decide to go to this Anytime, I would highly recommend you drive the extra miles to go to a different Anytime.

Not as packed as the North or South location which is pretty nice! Has everything you need, just…read morelimited when it comes to rack, this is not really a big factor as there aren't as many people that go to this gym. Has a nice intimate feel and if you're the kid of person who doesn't like to be around a lot of people (thats not me) this is the gym for you! The only way to get in is you need to get a key fob that costs $5 (price may have gone up), this allows one to access this gym whenever. It's the only gym open 24/7. Some of the equipment is pretty worn as well as the locker room. It does have a steam room and you need your fob to get in the locker rooms as well! You can get the fob at the south gym and that may be the only place you can get it.

Extremely frustrated to the point I'd like to just move away, even though I already have! I went…read morehere due to a friend saying it's great, well it isn't for me. Extremely busy every time I go (sometimes 2, sometimes 6-7), when I started I went to the south main location and that was a mess, 6 squat racks isn't enough and if there's one open people race to it, same with free weights. Started going to the north location and its almost the same way, super busy plus less equipment than south. So on to the contract. For one why does a gym have a contract? I've never been to a gym with a contract, YMCA, anytime, strength shop ect. Why are you giving highschool/ college students contracts? So after not understanding the contract and still signing up (because I thought it would be a nice open gym and I'd stay), let me tell ya it's super hard to get out of it. Even after moving 25 miles away they still won't let me go! YOU HAVE TO MOVE 50 MILES AWAY, you could move all the way to Webster city and still have to come to Ames fitness. Completely stupid! It's so inconvenient for me now having moved away further from Ames and still being locked into this place. So thanks Brett Halverson for denying my request. I will try and let everyone I know not to come to Ames fitness. This gym is my worst nightmare. Do yourself a favor, go to strength shop, planet fitness or just something else.. All have no commitment.

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.

The sound bath experience with Katie Walker was next-level relaxing. If you're new to sound baths,…read moreimagine soothing pan drums, gentle guidance, and full-body vibrations that melt your stress away. I was so relaxed I actually fell asleep (in the best way possible). The group was small and intimate, the room was perfectly warm, and the whole vibe was incredibly calming. I loved that it was held in a hot yoga studio like Ignite--it made the experience feel even more cozy and immersive. Can't recommend this enough. I'll definitely be back!

I could not attend during the Covid pandemic for health reasons. When I asked for at least a…read morepartial extension of my pass, I was rudely brushed off. No compromises were accepted. I did not feel comfortable returning after this response. Yoga to me is about balance and acceptance.

After working with this trainer for a year and a half, Mory has left me without the promised…read moretraining sessions and my money. I paid him in advance for training sessions that didn't take place. After cancelled appointments by him and weather issues, he told me he had to rethink his priorities and would be refunding my money. It has been over two months and no money has been returned. I have texted him, emailed him, messaged him, called him and even sent a certified letter. No response. I thought this was someone I could trust and had a good working relationship with. The money I paid him was not enough to file suit over but enough to but a dent in my budget and not getting the services I paid for. Not sure what my options are at this point.

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.