Surefire Fitness
“The staff was amazing at explaining what to do and answering questions, and the workouts were so much fun!”
Best Personal Trainers near Ames, IA
3 of these trainers are based in Ames; the others serve Ames from Ankeny (21 mi), Madrid (15 mi) and Polk City (18 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ames Fitness Center
“The group fitness classes are included with the membership, and there are so many to choose from, fitting perfectly into my busy schedule.”
Nutrition Coach
“My nutricional plan was amazing, accurate to my needs, fit perfectly with my lifestyle!”
Practical Wellness LLC
“Working with Coaches Cody and Julia is one of the best decisions I've made.”
BOM Fitness & Wellness Coaching
“Tucked away, but the best place for almost everything you want to do.”
Legacy Fitness
“I've had a wonderful experience with one of their personal trainers, Connor Westergaard, and I highly recommend him for anyone considering a trainer, especially someone who may be new to gyms, fitness, or resistance training in general.”
This page lists 10 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Ames, IA. What each one says about its approach, its hours and its booking comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ames, IA
The 10 trainers on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 670 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "atmosphere" and "community". 2 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 15 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the trainers on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the trainers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the trainer before you enroll.
Why are some trainers here not in Ames?
3 of the 10 listings are based in Ames. The rest come from other towns within 25 mi. Distances are straight-line, and plenty of trainers take clients from further out than their address suggests.
Asuta Health
“Professional and personable service/staff EVERY time … these folks KNOW what they're doing !!!”
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Iron Chapel Barbell
“The 24/7 access is awesome if you want to get an early morning lift in or a late night session.”
Movewell Iowa
“I feel safe training there as I trust Chris won't have me do a movement that could injury me.”
One More Rep Fitness
“Great equipment and great prices to join”
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