Alchemy Strength and Conditioning

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great people!

Fantastic experience: I've spent over a year, going into Alchemy three mornings/week, to do some of the most challenging physical activity of my life. In the process I've built muscle, lost weight and made some good friends. I started at Alchemy out of shape and without much endurance. Although I have a long way to go, before I will be satisfied with my progress, I am definitely much stronger, faster than the day I started and I'm able to hold my own in some very rigorous workouts. Alchemy is the gym for you if you: -Have never worked-out before. -Have worked-out some but don't currently have a gym. -Have worked-out a lot but are dissatisfied with the results from your current gym/trainer. -Are looking for a family atmosphere instead of just a big room with treadmills. -Are looking to build muscle, get healthy and/or looking for a safe, fun, healthy activity that is a good use of your time and hard-earned money. -Understand fitness is a journey, not a destination. -Enjoy debating the merits (or lack thereof) of Coors Lite. 3/8/22 - I moved away from Iowa last fall. Since then I've been on a quest to find anything comparable to Alchemy. The gym I currently go to for HIIT is more corporate and less challenging. Sure I swear and get out of breath but not like I did at Alchemy. My main takeaway is that Alchemy prepared me for just about anything. I have the skills to push myself through intense workouts and the knowledge necessary to avoid injury in a less carefully coached environment. I cannot thank Ethon, Sarah and the rest of the coaches at Alchemy enough.

Fantastic experience: I don't know where to start. Everything about this gym is a positive experience- the staff, members, work outs, the facility. I love coming here every day! Every day is different routines. Gym/ class size is small and helps with individualized attention, motivation & encouragement.

Fantastic experience: If you're more interested in getting in better shape vs. holding a gym membership, this place is for you. The ever changing workouts are challenging and rewarding. Ethon and team do a great job working with individuals to ensure the workouts fit with each person's abilities. This ensures you always get the most out of each session, without risking injury. If you truly want to get in the best shape of your life, and have the drive to do so, look no further than Alchemy.

Fantastic experience: Not sure if words can really sum up the value of Alchemy. Not only is this a wonderful environment to work out in and improve your nutrition/overall health, the community and the knowledgeable quality of the coaching are at the heart of it all. There is a wide variety of thoughtful programming that maximizes efficiency and hopefully - you have even more fun! If you have the will and the desire, they will guide you toward your goals. Show up, check it out! You will be glad you did! <3

Fantastic experience: This gym has helped me change my attitude about fitness. I have gained so much strength, lost inches, and feel better! They are still pushing me to improve my diet...and succeeding. Very personalized, small groups, personal training available. Ethon and Sarah are very experienced and knowledgeable. And that's kind of an understatement. This gym has quickly become family to me. 9/12/22 Update -- Back post COVID. Still a wonderful group of people with health as their highest priority. So glad to be back!

Fantastic experience: Not sure if words can really sum up the value of Alchemy. Not only is this a wonderful environment to work out in and improve your nutrition/overall health, the community and the knowledgeable quality of the coaching are at the heart of it all. There is a wide variety of thoughtful programming that maximizes efficiency and hopefully - you have even more fun! If you have the will and the desire, they will guide you toward your goals. Show up, check it out! You will be glad you did!

Fantastic experience: Ethon can work wonders if you work with him.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with great staff!

Fantastic experience: Alchemy offers strength, conditioning, and explosiveness training for elite youth athletes. Our daughter is ripped and has shown huge gains in only 6 months. She will continue to train there for the next 4 years until college. I only wish we had started this 3 years ago. The owners Ethon and Sarah are great mentors too.

Fantastic experience: Incredible training and a great community!

Fantastic experience: Top gym for all around fitness. Came as an edurance athlete looking to round out my training and never left. Improved in power, form, range of motion, and fewer overuse injuries. Got in a pool after not swimming for months in the off season and hadn't lost any speed. Great owner, coaches, and other members. Can't remember recommend enough.

Fantastic experience: Great people and great coaches. It doesn't matter what size or age you are, as long as you show up the coaches will work with you and the fellow classmates will cheer you on. All around great place. Been with them since the beginning, and am sad to be leaving the area and this gym.

Fantastic experience: Best function fitness gym in the Iowa City area

Fantastic experience: New gym (2016) with brand new equipment. Even though the gym is new, the head trainer (Ethon) has been working in the greater Iowa City area for years. He does an unparalleled job of knowing the members. I believe Ethon can tailor a workout for anyone: from novice to performance athlete. I'm in my mid-40s and I feel welcome even though I'm no gym rat. Ethon has kept me motivated and progressing in my fitness goals for the last two years.

Fantastic experience: Greatest gym I've ever been a member of. The owner is amazing. He really cares about the members. Always pushing us to get better and making sure we are doing it in a healthy safe manner. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get in better shape and be around a great group of people!