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Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness

(49)

Students
Atmosphere
Health

“I just wish there was a consistent schedule where each day had the same offerings and more consistency with who teaches what, I tend to like certain instructors better than others.”

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Mojo's GYM

(50)

Lifting
Working Out
Machines

“Justin and Taylor do a great job at making the gym feel like a safe and comfortable place to go to everyday and they constantly are offering great advice to help reach your goals.”

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Getitwright Fitness

(50)

Feel
Weight Loss
Health

“My friend and I trained with Jeremiah over the summer, and it was just we needed to stay focused on our fitness and health through those dangerous laid-back months.”

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Crossfit 8035

(39)

“I had the best experience there, the owners and staff are top notch and care greatly about the experience you have as well as the improvement you make as an individual.”

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Hy-Vee Fitness

(25)

Free Weights
Showers
Clean

“Great facilities, all of the weight machines I could want to use, good free weight selection, various bands, medicine balls, mats, treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers for a wide range of options.”

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Pulse Dance Fitness Studio

(35)

Barre
Sweat
Dance Studio

“Every instructor I've tried brings a different energy, I have gotten a tough workout with each and it's impossible not to smile and have fun while working out here :)”

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This page lists 24 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Des Moines, 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: Des Moines, IA

Of the 24 companies we list here, 8 are in Des Moines itself and 16 come from towns including West Des Moines (4, 9 mi), Ankeny (4, 11 mi) and Clive (3, 9 mi). 23 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,498 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), communication (88%) and quality (76%). 5 are open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. Going by visit data for 8 of the companies on this page, Saturday evenings are the quietest and weekday evenings the busiest. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the companies on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you enroll.

Why are some trainers here not in Des Moines?

8 of the 24 listings are based in Des Moines. The rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Distances are straight-line, and plenty of trainers take clients from further out than their address suggests.

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Fitness By Design

(33)

Shape
Attention
Team

“While I only do personal training, Fitness By Design has many classes and options to fulfill lots of group fitness classes, Pilates, yoga, massages and health education.”

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Kayla Reamey

(18)

“She's bubbly, motivated, motivating, 100% worth the rate, on time, extremely knowledgeable, personable, super funny (which makes working out fly by way too fast), and makes workouts fun.”

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Rocktop Strength Training and Boxing

(8)

“He was patient with me while I was fighting through a challenging clinical trial, and he researched specific styles for me to overcome permanent injuries.”

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Club B-Fit

“Club B-FIT Is Iowa's original source for nationally-certified pole dance & fitness, aerial fitness, cross-training and all kinds of cardio dance classes with a twist. In addition to fun group fitness classes daily — we have an award winning personal ...”

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The Body Project

(1)

“Information is shared easily, Tim is there for any questions or concerns, and the strategy he has in creating the plans truly works - without Tim I wouldn't have known my potential.”

FAQs

Why work with a personal trainer or coach?

A personal trainer or coach provides the professional expertise necessary to customize a workout plan that is focused on achieving results in a timely manner. A trainer or coach also offers accountability and motivation that most exercisers lack. Aside from these benefits, a personal trainer or coach will provide safe and time-effective workouts that maximize results.

How do I get started?

Schedule a consultation with The Body Project at no cost to you. During this time, you will meet with Tim Ives to discuss your goals and expectations. He will help match you to your personal trainer and lay out a plan about how to proceed. Then, after deciding what type of commitment you want to make to your exercise program, your first workout will be scheduled.

What happens during a typical session?

Sessions typically last 45 minutes, 1-2 times a week. Each session will likely constitute some form of cardiovascular warm-up and workout lasting anywhere from 5-45+ minutes using the gym facilities and/or the outdoors if weather permits. At that point, you will likely move on to some resistance training, which may last anywhere from 15-45+ minutes. You will end with stretching and/or a cardiovascular cool-down.

How long before I begin to see results?

Results will vary. It depends largely on your fitness goals, body type, genetic makeup as well as your ability to work hard on your own and during one-on-one sessions. For most weight loss clients, 1-2 pounds of weight loss per week is considered ideal to ensure that it is fat being lost and not muscle or hydration. Conversely, gaining size, strength, speed, or definition may take as little as 2 or 3 months to begin seeing significant results. As for reaching satisfactory running potential, upwards of 6 months or more may be necessary in order to achieve quality running fitness.

Why should I choose a personal trainer over doing things on my own?

Most new exercisers drop out of their exercise program after 3-6 months. A personal trainer at The Body Project will help you overcome any lack of accountability, boredom, the staleness of routine, and stagnation that often occurs within a few months of a new exercise program. A personal trainer will ensure fresh and fun workouts with a focus on attaining fast results.

This information can be found on the FAQ page on our website.

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Elimination Boxing and Fitness

(1)

“The best trainers by far, family atmosphere with modern equipment and techniques.”

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Brickhouse Fitness

(35)

Atmosphere
Sauna
Basketball

“We rented out the training room for our sons 1st birthday party last weekend and the Brick House Staff went above and beyond to make Oliver's party a success!!!”

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Crossfit West Des Moines

(48)

Strength
Environment
Scalable

“With top-notch programming and additional resources like nutritional guidance, Cross Fit West Des Moines offers a holistic approach to fitness that's truly transformative.”

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Legacy Fitness

(49)

Community
Owner
Name

“Not only do they provide a great community for their members, they also provide plenty of equipment and are always looking to make their spaces better!”

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Asuta Health

(48)

“Everyone was friendly and informative.”

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Iron Chapel Barbell

(34)

Dog
Facility
Boot

“ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND ICB to anyone looking for a personalized program with top notch trainers, that take pride in their facility and genuinely care about your experience!!”

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Mercyone Health & Fitness Center

(39)

Machines
Classes
Saunas

“The warm water therapy classes have taken over one lap lane, leaving only three lanes for serious lap swimmers, who now must share with at least one and now two more lap swimmers.”

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Start From Home Fitness

(50)

“Super thankful for the personal fitness habits he's helped me to instill in myself—Jared's gonna give you a challenging workout if that's what you ask for, so make sure you're well fed!”

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Aftershock Training

(24)

Working Out
Confidence
Nutrition

“) I would recommend Sam to anyone who is looking for help with training wether you are new to weight lifting, or experienced and need a little extra help.”

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Movewell Iowa

(28)

Movements
Physical Therapy
Patterns

“I was struggling with chronic back pain and reaccuring injuries, and after two month of rehab and posture training, the pain in gone and I've never been so functionally strong.”

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Full Strength Fitness Johnston

(20)

Community
Space
Machines

“This is the kind of place where, when you open the door, someone greets you by name and checks in with you on how things are going in- and outside-of-the gym.”

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Aptitude Fitness

(18)

“I personally love Pound which is a mix of cardio, FIIT and not sure of the wording but it works all the muscles and the music changes and keeps you engaged the whole time-plus it uses drumsticks so you can rockout!”

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Seymour Health & Fitness

(15)

Passion
People
Motivating

“As a former physical therapist in the DSM area, they were a great referral source for when patients needed that next step for return to performance/sport.”

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Best Personal Fitness Trainers and Gyms in Des Moines, IA

Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness

Mojo's GYM

Getitwright Fitness

Crossfit 8035

Hy-Vee Fitness

Pulse Dance Fitness Studio

Area overview: Des Moines, IA

Fitness By Design

Kayla Reamey

Rocktop Strength Training and Boxing

Club B-Fit

The Body Project

Elimination Boxing and Fitness

Brickhouse Fitness

Crossfit West Des Moines

Legacy Fitness

Asuta Health

Iron Chapel Barbell

Mercyone Health & Fitness Center

Start From Home Fitness

Aftershock Training

Movewell Iowa

Full Strength Fitness Johnston

Aptitude Fitness

Seymour Health & Fitness

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