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August 2023 by Noah MacInnes-Clark
Really good gym, excellent variety and some sort of activity for everyone. Members are very friendly
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February 2023 by Cari B
Great place to workout and they have childcare too. Nice and clean with friendly staff
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May 2022 by Darth Larson
Yikes. Sunday staff flirting with each other for over an hour.... To the point where they're not greeting anyone entering or exiting the doors. Very unprofessional. Weekday staff are great and make your business feel appreciated.
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April 2022 by Kyle Epps
Facility and staff are extremely nice but I would love to see more people of color working at any location. I feel extremely uncomfortable and out of place when working out here. Even considering a membership to Planet Fitness because of the inexpensive price and diversity.Machines and staff are great otherwise.
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April 2022 by Alexander Grimes
Extremely frustrated to the point I'd like to just move away, even though I already have! I went here 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.
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December 2021 by Morgan Mae
Friendliest staff ever and the North and South locations are both kept very clean! I really love the pool at the North one
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December 2021 by Temi A.
As you consider getting back into the gym, I will say these two things. 1. You should totally do it and there's no better day than today! 2. This is a great place to start as they have resources specifically for people who are just starting to get into the gym scene. I will say it's a little pricey, but well worth it! This gym has a lot of space and equipment for you to meet your fitness goals. There are other locations as well for those who want more of small gym feel. This is a clean facility and the staff is helpful!
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October 2021 by Jan
Racks are always full. Doesn’t matter if I come on workday at 6am or 8pm, or on Sunday at 12pm. They should really add more of them since it the most used equipment in the gym.
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October 2021 by Neo G. Thurston Jr.
Where do I start, this gym is what I think of when thinking of the perfect gym. It started with the location and excellent staff and service. It quickly moved to the awesome energy and knowledge that you get from all staff; they are eager to help and will take time with you. Also, they understand what you are striving for and they WILL get you there and further, while having fun. The group classes are intense for every level athlete, and you will love the diverse workout combinations.Also, I must give credit to the south gym manager, Brett. I had a not so great experience in the past and Brett went above and beyond in making me feel valued as member. He know many of the members that visit the gym by name, and will always make time in hearing concerns and recommendations. If you visit this gym or plan to become a member, I would highly recommend you speak with him as he has great deal of context and will connect you with the right person for your individual fitness goals. I would highly recommend this gym and specifically, the south location! The team and Brett operates on excellence!
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September 2021 by Andrew R.
They stole my $700 membership that I put on hold. How pissed would you be?
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September 2021 by Steve Rogers-Smith
Great place to work out. Very clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. Fitness classes are great.
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April 2021 by Mike Peterson
Great people, atmosphere, and equipment!
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February 2021 by Casey Luke
I came to Ames for ISU, and I guess I had the misguided notion that things in the bigger city were supposed to be bigger and better. I've been wrong on every level since I've been here and this place is no different. They don't enforce the mask wearing. Signs say masks on unless you are working out, masks on moving between machines etc. Nope. Most people I saw coming and going weren't even wearing them into or out of the building. Bring a change of shoes, no street shoes in the workout areas. Nope. Mud and water all over everywhere, even on the track. I never had a tour of the facilities so my first time there I'm walking around trying to figure out what equipment was where. I got so many stares like I was an alien from outer space or something. Definitely not a welcoming atmosphere. I was excited for a moment because they have heavy bags, but even looking like I was going to walk over to that area and I was met with death stares. 3 machines total for leg exercises. 99% of weight machines were for upper body. The leg curl and extension machines I couldn't even use right because the pads were so worn down, even on the shortest adjustment the settings were too big for my legs. And I'm not small by any means. Absolutely no where to do any agility work, or functional movement/sandbag workouts. Really unless you just want fitness, and not somwwhere to do legit training, don't waste your money. I'm glad I only did a 3 month thing. I already regret it. I'm trying to come back after 3 years because of injury, I could basically do more in my tiny apartment than I can here. My gym back home was small, but it had so much more to offer. Complete disappointment, just like everything else in Ames so far.
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January 2021 by Kristen Byrne
I cannot recommend this company. The facilities are nice, but it’s a complete money grab. They offer 3 months free but make you sign a 15 month contract so you end up paying for a full year anyway. Maybe most disturbing of all is no leeway for the pandemic. I understand that they are a business and need to make money, but no communication regarding precautions they are taking (if any) and no alternative pathway for those who signed up but no longer feel that it is safe to work out here. Unless you are a individual who works out 2x a day everyday, you will not get your money worth here. Do not join.
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December 2020 by Serena Martin
Absolutely no one enforcing COVID restrictions
