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!

Awesome community, awesome gym! Highly recommend for a permanent gym or drop ins! Kris and the rest…read moreof the coaches are some of the best!

If you've ever wondered what it feels like to be simultaneously dying and becoming the best version…read moreof yourself, you should try CrossFit West Des Moines. I showed up thinking I was "in decent shape." Ten minutes into my first workout I was questioning every life decision that led me to that barbell. But here's the thing -- the coaches are awesome, the community is even better, and somehow they trick you into doing things you never thought you could do... like burpees before coffee or voluntarily waking up at 5 AM. Everyone cheers for everyone. It doesn't matter if you're lifting 300 pounds or just trying to survive the warm-up. By the end of the workout you're lying on the floor staring at the ceiling wondering what just happened... and somehow you can't wait to come back tomorrow. Also, I'm pretty sure the members here are secretly training for the Olympics, but they'll still high-five you for your personal record on kettlebell swings. If you want: Great coaching A supportive community Workouts that will humble you in the best way And a place where burpees are considered a personality trait Then CrossFit West Des Moines is the place. Would absolutely recommend. My legs hate me, but my life is

Really like this gym. I was visiting from out of town and needed a place that could do a weekly…read moremembership. So many gyms are appointment-only and class-driven. I get the appeal of some of that, but for me, I just need a decent place with good equipment and I'll handle the rest. In general, people are there to work out and work out hard. Decent equipment and love their music selections. Very high energy. This gym is powerlifting-friendly and has its own area for chalk. It's nice to see a place that not only allows deadlifts, but has a platform and doesn't blink at chalk-use. Also, I love the mural on one of the main walls painted by a local artist. Very nice work. If I lived in DM, I would get a membership here.

My son had a gym membership here for a few years. He went to cancel his membership because he…read moredoesn't work in that area anymore. He canceled in December 2024 and several months still were taking money out of my account for his membership which should have been done end of year. My son canceled it 3 times on line and said membership canceled everytime. They said he never filled out the form. Can't cancel in person had to do it online. They gave me one month refund should had three according to an email. So if you are planning on joining be aware canceling isn't easy. Son liked the gym otherwise.

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 would just like to take the time to thank Elite Edge Fitness for a great health and nutrition…read morebody transformation. It never dawned on me how much my endurance would increase in such a small amount of time. Going into the challenge, I was nervous because I knew it was going to be tough both mentally and physically. However, it's an amazing feeling knowing that I was able to push through the entire challenge, FTDI and receive desired results. Though my determination and dedication was much needed, I also had a great support system to back me up every step of the way. I'd definitely recommend the 6-week challenge through Elite Edge to anyone who is serious about making a real lifestyle change to improve their health and physique!

I've owned a CrossFit and drop in to a lot of gyms...this is one of the top ones I've visited!…read more Programming is done by the head coach and is appropriate for anyone dropping in or regularly training there. The coaches care and provide each athlete individual attention throughout the case. This gym also has an ATA adaptive certified trainer so it's inclusive to people with disabilities :) I'd recommend this gym to anyone!

If you've done much research at all on options for physical fitness, your'e almost certainly heard…read moreof CrossFit and may have images of elite Spartan warriors training by tossing boulders, or workouts so extreme that even the super-fit are left lying on the ground heaving. This is not that. Well, not quite... The Garage (formerly located in the East Village) is a fresh operation staffed by knowledgable and friendly coaches eager to share their enthusiasm for all that CrossFit can provide. The focus for training starts with an emphasis on good form/mechanics (safety) followed by consistency and then intensity. Workouts are varied each time to really drive toward a goal of truly functional fitness. I am a long way from Spartan warriorhood, but all the moves and exercises that make up each workout of the day (WOD) can be scaled to my current ability and strength. While many of the members here have carved themselves to elite fitness status, the attitude is far from elitist. I have not walked in once and not been greeted by random gym-goers. There really is a sense of community and support at this gym. If you're looking for a safe way to find your physical potential, The Garage is well worth checking out. This "box," as the CrossFit community calls the gym, is easy access off of Keo Way, just south of I-235 and North and is located where Owen Crist Towing used to be.

This gym is amazing…read more I was looking for a gym that could challenge me and I found that in Next Level. What is Next Level? Next Level is a boot camp style gym. The way the gym is set up they have 8 week sessions and everyday of that 8 weeks is different. I loved the variety of exercises and trust me you will never be "bored" during class with all the different workout combos they offer between kickboxing, body weight exercise, dumbbells, jump roping, resistance bands, rowing, steps, and ladders. I did one trial class and fell in love and signed up for 6 months because that is how amazing I thought this place was. Who is Next Level for? Next Level is for everyone! If you interested in nonstop intense workout, then check out this gym! I would recommend checking them out first to see what you are getting yourself into but you will not regret it. The owner and trainers are the best around and very focused on getting you to the next level of your fitness journey (see what I did there? okay I am done I promise)

Today I just finished my 1st 8 week session and I have to admit, I feel AMAZING. To compare my 1st…read moreweek where I wanted to puke, quit and give the middle finger to all the fit people, I accomplished my goal of not quitting and following through. I've signed up and have ran (3) 1/2 marathons, a few 10ks but never performed at my best because I would always quit in the middle of training. Thanks to the awesome trainers who push you to do better than your best, I lost a few lbs, a few inches, and I'm stronger mentally and physically. To see my testing results from the 1st 4 weeks compared to the 2nd 4 weeks made me proud of what I was able to do. I was able to double the weights I started with and knocked my rowing time down by 32 seconds. Next session is to complete 500 m in less than 2 minutes. The culture of the gym is probably one of the biggest reasons why I didn't quit. Everybody was focused of becoming better individually but always made time to motivate and encourage me to finish. There were so many times I didn't feel like working out but I went anyways because I had a whole class that kept me accountable. Joining NXLF is probably one of the best choices I've made in a long time. I have found an activity that challenges me on a daily basis and promotes a culture of people caring and looking out for each other. If anybody is interested, trial for next session is the week of July 31st. You go in, sign a waiver, sweat like you never sweated before and walk out in pain but hopefully, decide to go back for more. The owner/trainers will not push you into signing up, another perk I respect and appreciate it.

Love this ! Even when o don't feel like going I go b/c I always feel better after restorative…read morePilates session, either as a group class or a 1:1 highly recommend!

It's been a long time since I've done any group fitness classes, this place is wonderful! It's such…read morea fun, welcoming environment. The staff is incredibly friendly. Within my first week of classes, I was addressed by name upon arrival. I appreciate that this is for all fitness levels and all types of people are taking class. The instructors are very knowledgeable and help you with modifications if you need them. I look forward to taking class here and upgraded my membership after only one week! Thank you, Bodybar for creating such a fun, welcoming atmosphere for all fitness levels! I look forward to class and motivated to hit milestones!

This is the first Pilates studio where I feel welcome in a larger sized body, and I'm not being…read morejudged for trying to better my health. The instructors are incredibly kind yet still push and encourage me to do by best!