Fitness World Clubs

Fantastic experience: Was a member of Legacy for a long time & have nothing bad to say, except my hubby wanted a gym with more variety of equipment. We tried Aspen & checked out Anytime Fitness, but found them both lacking. Fitness World was reasonably priced ($110) a mo. for our family & has a plethora of room, great up to date equipment as well as many perks like the steam & sauna rooms in both men's & women's locker rooms. They offer a lot of extras like health testing, massage, classes & daycare. It's rarely a day I can't get access to the equipment I need for my workout. There are 2 floors full of equipment. They also have 24/hr. passes.

Fantastic experience: The staff was super Professional. The environment was very well kept. Will definitely be back. Personal trainer is definitely recommended if your new to the scene.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member at Fitness World Ankeny for about 2 years. I love this place. Two levels with plenty of equipment for whatever type of workout you’re looking for! Nice locker rooms with Showers, Sauna and Steam room. Even when it’s busy I can find equipment. There is always available parking. My favorite thing though is the staff!! Always a friendly greeting, advice or a trainer available to help with whatever questions I have or just friendly conversation. Too many names to mention but they’re all amazing people!

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym! The staff is friendly, the equipment is well-maintained, and the environment is welcoming. I like how I can access the gym late night with a fob when the job or life gets hectic, but I want to get a workout in. One of my favorite services offered is the training sessions. My trainer Tyler not only teaches me new exercises and shows little adjustments to maximize the effectiveness, but he gives insight into diet, fitness, and life habits that will help me along my journey. I appreciate how the staff is invested into my comprehensive health.

Fantastic experience: Amazing clean gym with the best variety of machines and everything a gym should have

Fantastic experience: My favorite gym in area friendly staff

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend checking this gym out! It definitely has more equipment then any other gym in the polk county area. I have been to every big gym in polk county and in comparison, Fitness World destroys the competition. If you're looking for a gym with 24/7 access, free group training classes with over 50 group classes 7 days a week to pick from, steam room and sauna access, very beautiful locker rooms, and a great community of supportive and helpful staff aswell as members. Fitness World Clubs is your go to. There are some negative reviews on here that are false or heavily exaggerated.. Go see for yourself!

Fantastic experience: I was in town for 3 weeks and used this gym. It is clean and well maintained. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely use this gym again if I was staying in the area.

Fantastic experience: Clean and friendly staff

Fantastic experience: Jake is outstanding….

Positive experience: great place to get your pump on

Positive experience: Best gluten free fries!

Fantastic experience: Beautiful gym. All the stuff you could possibly want from your gym. Highly recommended.

Negative experience: Good gym but doesn't ever get cleaned. Dirtiest gym I've ever seen!

Fantastic experience: Fitness World has been a blessing. I’ve been a member for almost 2 years and have seen great results. This past year I was introduced to Nikki (FW nutritionist) and she changed my life! She helped me drop 25lbs and I’ve kept it off for 6 months. She educated me on healthy eating. As a former coach of 25 years +, I thought I knew a lot, Nikki showed me that I had a lot to learn! Thanks FW and thanks Nikki!

Negative experience: ***HONEST REVIEW*** Been working out for 13 years.. definitely the dirtiest gym I’ve ever been too. There is ZERO time put into cleaning this gym. It’s disgusting. the staff does a terrible job making an attempt to clean this gym… it’s awful. A lot Of the equipment is worn out or broken with loose bolts.. most of the weights are mismatched. Not sure who the owner of this gym is but they need to actually listen to customers and take care of the gym, it’s bad enough that they still charged the same Amount when they had more equipment and a pool…. Steam room always has MOLD in it and the showers Have never seen a. Bleach or proper care.. honestly stay away from this place it’s toxic! Go anywhere but here.

Negative experience: I'm not very impressed with this fitness center. TBH it's pretty incredible that they have 4.5 stars on average SMH things i don't like: 1. they absolutely never give refunds to credit cards. only give gift cards.. Even when it is their mistake for accidentally overcharging the member. -----I cancelled my +1 membership for my wife since she didn't ever go.. but they didn't process the membership cancelation. I let it go for 8 months before I realized that I was being over-charged.. When talked to the service staff, they could only give me a membership credit to cover the overcharging which meant that I was forced to continue being a member even when I completed my 12 month commitment because of the fee. In my case they definitely should have refunded my credit card.. 2. they only allow a maximum of 3 months of membership pause. -----I don't use the gym during the warm months so i am forced to waste approximately 4 months of membership never going in. 3. the knowledgeable service staff are often absent. ---I would have taken care of my over-charging issue earlier, but i was never really available to go in between the hours of 9-4 when i think the staff were usually there. 4. it's not the cleanest or most organized gym. ----I always feel dirty when i get home Yes I might be sweaty, but beyond that just like i've been touching a lot of gross stuff. I wouldn't dream of using their showers... my hands feel grimy from touching the equipment. 5. they don't have very much group fitness classes on their schedule.. they get one extra star for having a sauna and steam room at a pretty good price. though the men's sauna seems pretty old. Anyways I switched to anytime fitness - even though it's about $100 extra per year, I will actually save money because they will let me pause my membership for the entire cycling season.. rather than 3 months maximum.. I don't feel bad about the switch even though i lose access to a sauna. :(

Positive experience: I only gave it three stars cuz of the cleanliness. I feel like the only cleaning that occurs there is by the patrons wiping down machines after use. Pretty easy to do a wipe down but for some reason the staff just won’t. Like come on, not even once a week? Things are caked in dust. Towels are a hit or miss on availability and if you wanna go late at night it’s a high probably there won’t be toilet paper in the bathroom. Other than that I really like the facility.

Negative experience: Terrible staff... I saw good reviews and walked inside to the front desk. The clerk was just kinda standing there and after a good 10 seconds of awkward silence, he asked me if I needed help. I said, "yeah, I saw this place online and came to check it out." To that, he responded, "Oh sorry, we don't have a salesperson in right now, but you can fill out this form. When he gets in he'll call you." To that, I silently walked away. Are you serious? If a person is at the front counter they need to be ready to engage with a potential customer and not be dismissive. At least be friendly...

Fantastic experience: I really like it here. All the machines are new and in good working order. Everything is clean. It is never too crowded, so it's definitely worth the cost. Steam room and sauna are a big plus. Unfortunately, there is no pool, which I would have liked. But, it's a great gym and I will continue to work out here.

Positive experience: They have a good amount of equipment and I find the layout to be pretty efficient and clean. I do wish the membership prices were more of a grandfather’d in situation like most gyms, prices going up regularly will likely be the reason I cancel my membership eventually. Other than that I do feel like they have a good variety of things and the staff seems relatively friendly.

Fantastic experience: Step one, arrive. Step two, take more steps. Repeat daily. Great atmosphere, plenty of options for working out, training, etc. Two floors with the second floor being primarily dedicated to cardio with mills, bikes, cycling classes, and additional weight machines/free weights.

Fantastic experience: Great clean facility with nice equipment and plenty of space to get your work out in. I have never had a problem getting to the use the equipment I was wanting to use.

Fantastic experience: Something for all levels of fitness. Childcare definitely helps busy parents too! Available 24 hour access is great for busy schedules. John is a fantastic trainer, very knowledgeable and will modify workouts as your fitness level improves.

Fantastic experience: Well maintained equipment and helpful staff. This gym is for people who are serious about working out, unlike other gyms in town where people sit on equipment and play on their phones. Bathrooms could use stronger hand dryers or switch to paper towels. Still 5 stars overall. Update December 21, 2022: Great job on the new first floor layout. It feels much less cramped with more open walkway space

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Nice staff, good equipment, overall clean areas. It is a little pricy (around $65/month for a basic membership), but probably worth it if you’re going to get the most out of it.

Fantastic experience: Best place to workout in the greater Des Moines area!

Fantastic experience: I did personal training with John for about 6 months and I was so happy with my progress! I had worn a brace on my foot for tendonitis for a few years every time I ran, but after about a month in personal training I was able to go without the brace completely. John showed me exercises to strengthen where I was weak in my foot, knees, and hips that my doctor and chiropractor had not shown me. In addition to this, John personalized my workouts to help me with form and I found huge improvements! We also worked a lot on my core strength through compound movements. I had been working out for years but I improved in strength in posture the most while I worked in personal training. I never felt judged when I struggled at something, and John did a really good job at breaking the exercises down so that I could understand the form and get the work out done. I have and will continue to recommend personal training to my friends!

Fantastic experience: Clean and friendly

Fantastic experience: Love this place everyone is helpful and professional, the amount of activities to do is endless and they accommodate every lifestyle. This gym is purely about becoming a better you and they have more than enough tools for you to succeed!

Fantastic experience: Super nice facility..

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing amount of equipment! There are so many options that I never have to wait for equipment and even on the days that I am sore I can use their sauna. It is great!

Fantastic experience: Great place for silversneakers. Just scan your card and do cardio or strength training. Plenty of equipment to loss 10-15 years of age!

Fantastic experience: Personal training with John is the most beneficial health investment I’ve made. When I first started working with him I was a little dubious since my prior experience with a personal trainer (several years ago at a different fitness facility) was not very helpful at all. Because of that but knowing that I needed some help improving the effectiveness of my workouts, I decided to commit to three months of training with him with a primary goal of learning as much as I could in that time and then continuing on my own. During my initial sessions, John spent time assessing my areas of need and then tailored my workouts to address those specific needs. His persistence on perfecting my form helped create improvements very quickly. In those first few months, my workouts helped me gain strength, corrected imbalances, and reduced aches and pains which improved my sleep quality. I have been a runner my whole life but a few years ago I began struggling with any run over 2 or 3 miles due to pain through my left hip and leg. Correcting imbalance and building strength in my lower body and core helped me become a runner again. In general, I just feel more capable now which has led to greater participation in activities that I enjoy. Due to the benefits and improvements that I continue to see, it is a no-brainer for me to continue my personal training sessions with John. I strongly recommend visiting with John to discuss your goals.

Negative experience: Very poor quality. Dirtiest steam room I’ve ever been in. Also way too overpriced. Dirty locker room with tile floors and bathrooms too. You can get way more out of another gym for less of a price.

Positive experience: A great gym, if you're bodybuilding, powerlifting, or just coming in for a quick cardio sweat, Fitness World 24 has what you need. I came here on a short visit and got a day pass. The gym has two floors; most of the weights that I enjoyed using is on the first floor, while the second floor has more of the cardio type equipment, although there is an area where there is a cross-trainer and some light weights. They have several squat/deadlift platforms, so you know this gym is legit. Plenty of free weights, a few bench presses, and weight machines as well. I love the color theme here. It's probably not a big deal to most people, but it reminds me of the Marvel Ironman-red color, and I'm a fan. Locker rooms is located on the first floor, near the check-in, and everything appears clean and fresh. On the weight area, there are a couple of private bathrooms near the weight machines, so lift some weights, pop a squat, as needed, and then do some squats with no worry of anything popping out.

Fantastic experience: A lot of equipment so you never have to wait. Steam room, sauna and showers. It's a great place try it you'll like it.

Fantastic experience: Great workout with a great trainer. Gets me going.

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout! Top notch facility!

Fantastic experience: Great gym,friendly people. Clean,steam room,24/7 fab key available which is great deal. Had a chance to change but this one is good enough. The only thing that might be updated is locker room to utilize all of the lockers.

Fantastic experience: I appreciate the cleanliness of the gym! They are definitely tops in all areas! Best group classes offered for all levels of fitness! Thanks FW for all you do to make our workouts fun and effective!

Fantastic experience: Thank you guys! Thank you Jake!! Solid ethical business and I am so pleased to say that.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with lots of equipment, always a rack/platform available. Kinda pricey, but you get what you pay for.

Fantastic experience: Great gym...lil gym for kids too

Fantastic experience: Great place with great employees!

Positive experience: Clean and lots of machines.

Positive experience: Nice gym

Positive experience: Keeps changing. Can't swim and track is gone. Plus 24hr is not going to be there anymore.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Ample amount of equipment, in both cardio and free weight sections. More than 2 squat racks, which is the unfortunate standard nowadays, (5 I believe). As well as clean and up to date lifting equipment, plenty of dumbbells, and deadlift plates and stands. Everything you need for heavy lifting to straight cardio work. Almost forgot to mention there are 2 locations, the other has a pool. I have never been but I assume it’s ran the same. Last but not least, excellent staff all around! If I still lived in the area I would be going here.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Ankeny!

Fantastic experience: Love it!

Fantastic experience: Great gym and great trainers!

Fantastic experience: It's a great little gym in the process of getting a 10,000sf upgrade! Place is always clean.

Positive experience: The parking lot is terrible. It should be directional and have angled parking stalls. I hope next time they need the lines repainted they paint them diagonal and make every one's life easier.

Positive experience: It is a nice gym, clean, & they offer some gym classes which is nice for those that like that. When I signed up though I was told a "sign up" price, and ended up paying more initially to sign up then I was told by the manager..it was kind of disappointing because I felt like I was taken advantage of at the time. I was also double charged one time twice in the same month, which they fixed very willingly--and I was thankful for that! I did continue with a fitness world membership for 1 year, but overall I felt like I was paying too much (had paid to much to just join the gym) for what I was getting.

Negative experience: I was really interested in getting a membership and they refused to go over pricing over the phone. My husband and I work opposite schedules and we have a 10 month old baby. I don't have time to physically come into every gym I am interested in. I just wanted a general idea of the price range for a membership, so I could make a decision if it was in my budget. No need to waste everyone's time by coming on if it isn't in my price range. This gym was at the top of my list, but I don't have time for games.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Ample amount of equipment, in both cardio and free weight sections. More than 2 squat racks, which is the unfortunate standard nowadays, (5 I believe). As well as clean and up to date lifting equipment, plenty of dumbbells, and deadlift plates and stands. Everything you need for heavy lifting to straight cardio work. Almost forgot to mention there are 2 locations, the other has a pool. I have never been but I assume it’s ran the same. Last but not least, excellent staff all around! If I still lived in the area I would be going here.

Fantastic experience: Love the convenience of 24 hours!!

Fantastic experience: Beautiful place, well stocked, supportive staff

Fantastic experience: Best gym hands down

Fantastic experience: Not a gym anymore but select kids theraphy is amazing

Fantastic experience: Nice new facility and fun classes

Positive experience: They need more leg equipment and it could be a little warmer, but other than that it's really nice.

Positive experience: Good equipment. 24 hours. Friendly staff. Steam and dry saunas. Good locker rooms. Little hectic at peak times and over priced for a membership. Way over priced.

Negative experience: Showers look like they never get clean especially the wet sauna. The wet sauna has had mud on the floor for the last 3 weeks. I also never got my 2nd day of free personal training that they promised me. Price is a little pricey too, for what theyoffer. They NEVER have white tiny towels in the locker rooms when they are suppose too. I go to the gym at 6 am everyday and these are the problems I run into, on a daily basis. If I could break my contract, I would.

Fantastic experience: Been going to this gym 6 years. It has the most equipment and weights available in town.