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!

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If you're a power lifter, this gym is great for you! I'm more casual about going to the gym, so…read morethis place ended up not working out for me. However, most of the staff and the owner are very friendly, and I enjoyed having Cayden as my trainer. The 24-hour access is a nice feature along with the chocolate milk. I did notice a lot of the gym-goers do not wipe down their equipment, which I'm guessing is why the employees put signs everywhere about it. So you might want to wipe down your seat before settling in for a superset. In summary, I had a good experience here, and if I had a friend who was a power lifter, I would refer them to this gym.

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.

Love the PF in Ames. I have been a member for about 1.5 years. Staff is always friendly, gym and…read morelocker rooms are always clean.

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.

Beautiful facility and helpful staff. Sparkling clean locker room, amazing steam room and sauna. I…read morelove the group classes, top notch fitness rooms and highly trained instructors. This place is a bargain compared to other fitness places. Free yoga classes, the spin studio is like none other, new machines for cardio, indoor track, tons of free weights or weight machines. If you are into fitness you'll love this place.

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.

No consistent desk staff and that's the point, key code entry only, kinda following in the…read morefootsteps of Anytime Fitness and other private 24 hour gyms. No shortage of equipment!

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!!

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.

I've now had many bad experiences with an anytime fitness near me. However, this Ames location did…read morea good job with helping to freeze my membership during times that I needed to and did not ask any questions. That's what is actually professional.

I love the challenge of each class. They focus on form and consistent results of improvement. By…read morefar, it's my favorite gym I've ever been to. The coaches are super helpful and make it a personal experience even in a group. All levels of fitness are able to attend.