Information about Krave Gym West Des Moines

EP True Pkwy 5010
50265, West Des Moines
+1 515-657-7425

Opening hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

If you're looking to get a head start on your fitness goals for 2020, come try a free session of our T.E.A.M. Fitness Program at our WDM or Waukee location!

Our approach to fitness conditioning allows our athletes to enhance quality in all areas of life. Through the T.E.A.M. training workouts, we are able to deliver a safe and more effective fitness experience in three days a week.

We don't care about membership fees, we just want to make a difference. That's why we have a limit on memberships and give rewards for achievement. It's also why our athletes have to stay active in the program to keep their membership on the team.

I don't like this! In my generation, participation in team sports and other recreational activities was at an all-time high. But after college, there were few options for staying active. Most "fitness" providers seemed more interested in selling quick fixes and memberships than in creating a community with strong values.

Instead of joining the crowd, we decided to create our own program. Our program is built on our core beliefs: 1. Purpose over Profit 2. Success through Action 3. Together Everyone Achieves More. We may not be the quickest, most convenient, cheapest, funnest, easiest workout experience, but we are proud of that. What we offer is an opportunity to build confidence, discipline, and achievement with a community and staff that are just like you.

The journey to find your prime fitness condition requires more than just a great workout. Building relationships and developing a sense of camaraderie can help provide support, motivation, and ownership to a shared belief. At Krave Gym, we believe that creating a strong culture and community is just as important as any program we deliver.

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Krave Gym West Des Moines: Opinions

5/5 (39 Opinions)
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Jessica Roeding 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the Des Moines area! They have a variety of fitness plans to meet your goals. Trainer led classes, Kickboxing, HIIT training, and it's a 24-hour gym! The trainers are really knowledgeable and they all have fitness degrees, unlike some gyms in the area. They will do whatever it takes to help you achieve your goals. I have been going to Krave since June of 2014 and I have noticed that I have become leaner, strong, and have more endurance! I was even chosen to be their "athlete of the month" in December! Love this place!

Tyler Kennedy 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Hands down best Gym in all of the Des Moines area and metro. Coaches are extremely knowledgeable and willing to go to great extent for you, to help you acheive your goals. I have been going here for about 3 months and in that short time i have dropped 10% body fat. You WILL NOT get that kind of results anywhere else in town im willing to guarantee that.

christian albrecht 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Owners are very knowledgeable and passionate about helping their clients. The equipment is all new and the lay out is very well thought out. They also have equipment that most other gyms dont. I highly recommend that anyone who hasn't been in this gym atleast stops by to take a look!

Mallory pope 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: As a plus size person it's hard finding a place where one your committed to actually going to and two that you feel comfortable working out in. Krave gym fulfills both of those concerns for me: I'm excited about going there and felt confident enough in myself and the trainers (even when an entire blaze football team is watching me take a class....staring us down) to do what I need to do to become healthy. There are days that I hate it and I actually would rather crawl in bed and sleep but I know I'll love and thank myself so much more if I just go and work out. Amber and Tyler are amazing people and I'm blessed to be not only a member of their gym but friends with them as well. I encourage anyone that wants or needs a change in their life to try Krave gym out....even if you just need to punch a bag during a striking class because your day sucked or just because....DO IT FOR YOU!!

Maroof Hussain 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Krave Gym is a brilliant venture in the fitness domain. This place offers training in the weights, cardio, and striking departments. What sets Krave apart is the group classes focused on overall development and sustainability. This unique concept hits the core areas and provides a challenging workout every time, and is rounded up with a fitness discussion. The trainers are accomplished and supportive and deliver a customized touch to one's goals. I have been a proud Krave member since it's inception and have seen this place grow and establish itself with like-minded people striving to attain their goals. I recommend Krave Gym if you want to not just dream it but actually do it!

Blaine Jessup 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 32 years old and still want to feel like I got it. The Krave Gym fitness experience gives me that and more. Love the workouts, love the atmosphere, love the people, highly recommend.

Kyle Grell 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: After years of being a couch potato the coached at Krave Gym helped me get my body back in shape. Now there is no better feeling than going back to my home town for a weekend and looking way better than my former college classmates. Thanks Krave Gym.

Craig Tjeerdsma 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I will start out by saying that I have tried and failed at many workouts, gyms, and programs. Krave Gym is the first place I have ever belonged that has kept me interested! I am experiencing results like I have never seen before. My family and I travel to Colorado several times a year and always incorporate a mountain hike into trip. After working out a Krave Gym for just 8 weeks, I knocked out a hike that I normally couldn't have even begun to handle before I belonged here! On top of nearly everyone that knew me before I started here commenting on how much better I look, this hike I just went on proved to me that this program is working. Some places can be intimidating. This isn't even remotely that way. There is a great blend of people that are changing their lives here. Some at the beginning of their quest, some that have been working out for awhile. The classes are amazing. I take Krave Fit twice a week and I love it. The instructors push you with encouragement and not with intimidation. They are so positive and helpful and that's one of the things that keeps me coming back time after time. There are 5 concentrations in every class and I have take dozens of classes without ever doing the same thing twice. The motions are challenging, yet you can move at a little lower intensity if you are just beginning. I also workout on my own 2-3 times per week. Tyler set up a Game Plan that is unique to my goals and I look forward to doing this plan more than anything I have ever tried to do. He is highly trained in this area and cares about the plan he designs for you. They are there every step of the way to help with movements, correct form, answer questions, and truly care how you are doing. Amber is an amazing instructor. She is extremely positive and knowledgeable about the movements we are doing. She will encourage you throughout the workouts. Ana is also one of the instructors and she has a true passion for this. She is upbeat and positive as well. Also extremely knowledgeable about the motions and exercises and makes the classes extremely fun, as well as challenging. The facility is top-notch. The equipment is in phenomenal shape and contains just the right amount of each machine and weight so there is never a wait, even in the busy times. It's open 24 hours a day and is a secure facility so even late in the night, it's more than safe enough for anyone to be there. I love how they incorporate striking into the workouts, even the ones I do on my own. That is one of the things that keeps me interested in these workouts. The results I am experiencing are unlike anything I have ever seen. The Krave Gym team is supportive, knowledgeable and truly cares about their members and what they do. The passion they have for fitness is obvious. They know your name, know what level you are at and support you every step of the way. There are choices out there, but Krave Gym is unique. You aren't going to hang from a bar and do a bunch of pull-ups and clean and jerk moves every session, which hardly anyone can actually do. You can join places that cost hundreds of dollars a month and get a fraction of the support, knowledge and training, park a half a mile from the door, be greeted by people that don't know you, don't care if you are there or not and couldn't begin to tell you if you are doing something correct or not. Krave gives you exactly what you need and at the right amount. You will NOT find a better balance in a program than what you will experience here. Don't waste your money on other places. Join here, see results, and be known by your name and the friendly smiling faces you will see every time you come in. Support a local facility that knows what they are doing. Period.

Holly Smidt 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym in town. Been going for 8 years now and they care about every athlete just as much as they did day one. They are a family owned gym, you get to know the coaches and athletes. They plan outside gatherings and do a lot for the community. Try it for free….you will be hooked!

Laura McBride 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 5 out of 5! I joined Krave Gym in June 2021 completely out of shape, out of motivation, never having been a formal athlete, and really wanting to make a change. I immediately felt welcomed and encouraged by the coaches and other team members taking classes. There’s great variety in every class involving strength training with rack weights and barbels (power blocks) as well as agility exercises, endurance and striking technique. Every 8 weeks is a focus on a new discipline, which helps keep things interesting and motivating on an ongoing basis. Best of all, I’ve made some great friendships, can participate in charitable events with the team each season and enjoy getting healthy now. It’s definitely worth checking out Krave regardless of your athletic abilities or current health status. It’s a TEAM you’ll want to be a part of!

Joel Dotseth 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Clean and quality equipment. The mentality of being on a "team" exists more in this gym than the others I have gone to. Seen a variety of people in the workouts, some already fit, others just starting out, good diversity. If you're looking for a gym with a thousand different lifting machines look elsewhere. If you're looking for a place to get a quality workout in with great people this is the place to go.

Skye Schwartz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! I joined a few months ago after moving to the area and was immediately welcomed by not only the trainers, but also the other individuals working out. Exercising in this team atmosphere has been exactly what I've needed to elevate my fitness to the next level.

Cory Gamble 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Would definitely recommend to anyone. Have neuropathy in my legs creating some physical limitations and they created a program for me that I am seeing extreme results. Thanks for helping me change my life .

arc 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 24 hour access and group sessions are an excellent, uplifting, yet intense environment. the owners are kind and dedicated (also helping me through app/technical problems) and this gym has me feeling the best physically in almost a decade, with a nutrition plan starting up also. Can’t say enough good things

Gem Elliott 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great club! Great management. Ask for Tyler to get the special deals!

Michael Nickolite 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: great gym, coaches and staff are awsome and it's more than just a lifting program it's about You and Your goals.

Alexis Dezic 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot express or share enough love about this gym. My fiance and I were in dire need of a gym.. We'd get in multiple arguments of what we were going to do when we did workout and we would spend most of our time coming up with a routine...we needed help.. So we went gym shopping and Krave was the first on the list. We walk in on our first trial night, out of shape like no other. I have group anxiety, especially in a workout atmosphere!! (I almost turned to go back home because I saw how in shape everyone was) but when we went in there, we were greeted with nothing short of happiness, smiles, and compassion. That night was the best workout we had ever had. We walked through other gyms after that night but nothing compared to what we had experienced from the greeting to the goodbye that Krave gave us. So it was an easy answer...Krave was our new family.

Ashley Baker 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Love working out here! When I started I had no idea what I was doing but during the team trainings the coaches are awesome at giving individual help to make sure you’re doing each exercise correctly. The nutritional help is top notch and makes it super easy for any one to lose weight and actually keep it off.

Eric Gerling 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great workouts, great coaching, and a great community. We joined as a family over a year ago and it's been a great way to workout together where we can enjoy the experience with our teenage sons.

Nathan Bush 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was in town for the day and dropped in for a workout and was blown away by the quality of the gym/equipment and how friendly the owner was. I’ll be back. Highly recommended

Kevin Fitzpatrick 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality Love this place. My wife has been a member for a number of years. She took me along to a ‘try the gym’ day. I signed up the next day. It added a much needed dimension to my triathlon training program. The coaches are awesome. Their focus on form over reps is very welcomed. I wholeheartedly recommend

Amber Schut 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Krave Gym has THE BEST coaches and the most encouraging environment of a gym that I’ve ever been a member of! I have never been pushed past my limits as much as I have here...in a good way of course! If you need help with your form, it’s pointed out and not just let go like other gyms. I highly recommend becoming an athlete at Krave gym!

Ben Van Vark 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best gym in West Des Moines!!

Brad Jasnoch 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome workout facility!!!

Brian Camp 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym. May be a crossfit style gym but offers day passes for out of towners. Has all the equipment needed for normal lifting routines. Owner is very kind.

Ryan Bell 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love this gym. 3 killer workouts each week that combine strength, endurance, agility, and striking. Workouts are segmented by leg day, upper body, and total body. I've never felt better as an athlete! The staff is a great group of people that will push you and help you achieve your goals!

Bobbie Areges 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Methodically planned workouts. Avoids plateaus. Friendly atmosphere. Greatest coaches in town. Head Coach Zach is professional, knowledgeable and motivating. The owners, Amber and Tyler give back to the community and are open and welcoming.

Jordan Hildreth 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been in and around different types gyms from before I was a freshman in high school. The majority have been a large space with an assortment of free weights and machines. These gyms were fine for what they were. However, Krave Gym is NOT one of those gyms. Krave was designed to build a culture around their gym so that it wasn't just a place to lift weights but a place to meet friends and improve together. If your desire is to lift weights on your own or with a friend then leave, you can. If your desire is to get back into shape or simply lose a few pounds, their coaches have an incredible amount of knowledge about nutrition. If your a former athlete who's tired of the monotony of working out alone and want to challenge yourself, you can. The classes are design to push the limits of any level of participant, you go as hard as you are capable and the results will come. Krave is more than a gym, it's a community that I couldn't recommend strongly enough to anyone who wants to better themselves. Don't take my word for it, they offer one free trial class, get in there and try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

John Kennedy 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this place. Tyler, Amber and the rest of the team really care about all of the team members. If you are looking for a place in West Des Moines or Waukee to workout, stopping reading this and give the team at Krave a call!

Mark Duncan 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great workouts, high quality equipment, fun atmosphere.

Zach Downs 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym, love the energy everyone brings to class and most of all how diverse the members are. It ranges from athletes fresh out of college to 60 year old women kicking their butts while being encouraged by the coaches each and every session!! Love krave!

Sara Lynch 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! 24 access and classes that hold you accountable! Friendly staff who are very knowledgeable.

C Oberhelman 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would give more stars if I could! I have been working out here for 2+ years and honestly look forward to every work out. It never gets easier, but I have gotten a lot stronger. I have tried many area gyms and have been an athlete my entire life from elementary school through college, and have never had the results I have had from Krave at any other gym. Their coaches are educated with college degrees and certifications from professional licensing boards. You get as much one on one coaching you request with nutrition, classes, and extra lifts to meet whichever goals you set. I will be a lifer! I have found my happy place!

Lori Turner 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great team atmosphere with amazing workouts. 24 hour availability. You won't be sorry!

Daniel Hupke 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I interned here this summer and I feel very lucky to have been a part of the family here at Krave. I had an absolute blast coaching classes and getting to know all of the Krave Team. The workouts are fast-paced and fun and incorporate strength, striking, agility, and endurance work. The workouts are structured in such a way that allows just about any person of any fitness level to come in and get an awesome workout in. I loved coming to work everyday and seeing the smiling faces and everybody there wanting to work hard, have fun, and get better together. Krave is the place to be!

Kyle Hunt 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic service and excellent coaches.Ive personally lost almost 60 lbs.They really do care a lot.

Carson Seeger 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've only been once (so far) so 5/5 may be generous, but first impressions are important and they knocked it out of the park. A little background: I'm 6'1 265lbs and pretty much no muscle mass. That combination has made me really self-conscious, and for years I've been putting off going to the gym. Appearance: nestled in a strip mall Krave is unassuming from the outside. Inside it's clear they had some serious financial backing. To the right and left were machines/weights while the center was turf with weights, ropes, and heavy bags. Workout: it's HIT. The first 5 minutes or so is individual stretching. Then we paired up, went outside, and started the first exercise. One partner would spring 50 yards and sprint back while the other did burpies, I think we did 3 sets, followed by a quick 1/4 mile lap. After the lap we were all assigned stations, 2 exercises done b2b per station, 3 sets, rotate. Overall: great first experience. If you sign up online they will give you a free workout. The owner, Tyler, texted me to set it up about an hour later. Lagrande pushed me, and the environment was incredibly positive. I do wish they had more showers, but all in all I will be joining.

Anna M 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and knowledgeable coaches

Mike Hurt 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: We toured the facility, and I'm extremely impressed. Their equipment is unique and high-end, and they have a great routine including cardio, "striking", and strength. This is not a gym for those who want to just use a facility, but rather a gym for those who want a guided training program with a close group of like-minded people. I was also impressed with the "tech" of this gym. They're one of the only gyms who advertise real, no-haggle pricing right on their website (so you don't have to waste time with "car salesman" pitches and pricing games, fees for this and that, etc.). Their website is well designed, their staff respond to emails and text messages, and they even have an app with a composite score to track your progress and improvement. This is definitely a gym for the millennials! Unfortunately, the price was out of our budget, but I definitely would choose this gym in a heartbeat under different circumstances.

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