Ames Fitness Center- South

I cannot recommend this company. The facilities are nice, but it’s a complete money grab. They offer 3 months free but make you sign a 15 month contract so you end up paying for a full year anyway. Maybe most disturbing of all is no leeway for the pandemic. I understand that they are a business and need to make money, but no communication regarding precautions they are taking (if any) and no alternative pathway for those who signed up but no longer feel that it is safe to work out here. Unless you are a individual who works out 2x a day everyday, you will not get your money worth here. Do not join.

I came to Ames for ISU, and I guess I had the misguided notion that things in the bigger city were supposed to be bigger and better. I've been wrong on every level since I've been here and this place is no different. They don't enforce the mask wearing. Signs say masks on unless you are working out, masks on moving between machines etc. Nope. Most people I saw coming and going weren't even wearing them into or out of the building. Bring a change of shoes, no street shoes in the workout areas. Nope. Mud and water all over everywhere, even on the track. I never had a tour of the facilities so my first time there I'm walking around trying to figure out what equipment was where. I got so many stares like I was an alien from outer space or something. Definitely not a welcoming atmosphere. I was excited for a moment because they have heavy bags, but even looking like I was going to walk over to that area and I was met with death stares. 3 machines total for leg exercises. 99% of weight machines were for upper body. The leg curl and extension machines I couldn't even use right because the pads were so worn down, even on the shortest adjustment the settings were too big for my legs. And I'm not small by any means. Absolutely no where to do any agility work, or functional movement/sandbag workouts. Really unless you just want fitness, and not somwwhere to do legit training, don't waste your money. I'm glad I only did a 3 month thing. I already regret it. I'm trying to come back after 3 years because of injury, I could basically do more in my tiny apartment than I can here. My gym back home was small, but it had so much more to offer. Complete disappointment, just like everything else in Ames so far.

Absolutely no one enforcing COVID restrictions

I love this gym. They do a great job at making sure everything is clean 24/7 and the Vibe that you get when you work out there is great! Definitely recommend!

I would love to go ballroom dancing with this kind of music. It would be amazing.nnOh wait....This is a gym, why is this bad choice of music not pumping me up? Please bring headphones if you want to stay focused!