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Huge fan of Aspen Athletics, been going here for 2 years and it's a great private gym! I highly recommend Aspen good equipment and community, other gym goers here are friendly and supportive. Sad to move, since all the gyms in my new area are smaller and not 24/7. Nothing beats a 1am gym sesh at Aspens!

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★ 5

Love working out with trainer Rachel! She is always prepared and she has helped me refocus my training needs.

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I enjoy going to Aspen and personal training with Chris. He does a great job customizing the workouts to meet your needs. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

Taylor has been my personal trainer for a few years now. She makes the workouts fun and we laugh a lot! I have several health conditions that can make workouts a challenge and she has been able to work around each one. She definitely knows what she is doing!

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Rachel is absolutely amazing! As a business owner, my schedule is always packed, but my sessions with her are the part of my mornings I look forward to the most. She’s not only a fantastic trainer who keeps me motivated and challenged, but she’s also incredibly flexible and accommodating with my ever-changing schedule. Her ability to adjust workouts to my needs while still pushing me to improve has made a huge difference in my fitness journey. If you need a knowledgeable, supportive, and adaptable personal trainer, I highly recommend Rachel!

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★ 5

Well maintained facilities. And the Movewell honestly has helped me more than physical therapy.

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I love doing MoveWell training at this gym! The gym staff are so welcoming and always give me a friendly smile when I walk in and head back to the training room. The gym is spacious, clean, equipment is well-organized, and personal training experience has been outstanding. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a warm, encouraging, effective gym environment that helps to contribute to personal success.

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★ 5

Really like the regularly scheduled workout with my trainer, Chris! Not only is he an awesome trainer, but the training room is also great!

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★ 5

Chris Chapman has done amazing work helping me with my neck and back problems over the last several years. Highly recommended working with him

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I started working out with Chris Chapman about 7 years ago to get help for chronic back pain. I feel like my work with him has improved my life tremendously. The facilities at Aspen have everything we need for the specialized type of training Chris offers.

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★ 5

I’ve been training with Chris of Movewell for several years now and like their partnership with Aspen. Bigger space and more equipment allows for a varied workouts. I’m stronger today than I was when I started training. Having a trainer is good preventive medicine to stay strong as we age.

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★ 5

I've been working with Trainer Rachel at Aspen and she is really great at listening to my goals and creating a personalized plan that takes into account my unique physical limitations. I never feel like I’m doing exercises that aren’t right for me. Rachel always knows how to push me just hard enough to challenge myself without overdoing it.

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★ 5

Highly recommend for personal training - a neck injury limited my usual highly active lifestyle and Chris helped me recover. The workouts are engaging and thoughtfully planned to your needs. Thanks, Chris!

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★ 5

Aspen athletic club: I like the Aspen athletic club because you can get in there at any time with your key card. Always plenty of machines and weights to work on for what I like to do and finally finish it off with a nice trip to the dry sauna to end the workout. I really have to thank trainer Chris for getting me started at Aspen.
I still see Chris twice at least twice a week along with my other workouts at Aspen.

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★ 5

Been working out with Taylor for over a year and enjoy every session. She makes working out feel fun instead of like a task and celebrates every victory! Couldn't ask for better!

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★ 5

I’ve been training at Aspen and I couldn’t be happier with my experience! The fitness center is always clean and well-equipped with about anything one could need to achieve their fitness goals. The staff is friendly and always willing to help. Another shoutout would be to my personal trainer, Chris Chapman. He’s been amazing in pushing me to achieve my fitness goals. I’ve been training off and on for years, but always had nagging back pain while working out. With his system, I no longer am dealing with the pain. I’ve seen tremendous progress in strength, endurance, and overall fitness since starting my sessions here at Aspen. Thanks guys!

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★ 5

Big shoutout to the aspen crew! Got hooked up with a membership by Zaine and couldn’t be more thrilled! He was so informative and pleasant to work with.

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I have been training with Chris Chapman for 15 years. I followed him to Aspen from Ames. The older I get, the more I appreciate his expertise and knowledge.

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Canceling is worse than getting a root canal with no anesthesia.... Just go to Planet Fitness or Anytime Fitness instead.

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★ 5

great gym for a good price. positive and friendly workers! variety of workouts to choose from and sauna is great too!

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★ 5

Great gym for the price, sauna is big and gets hotter than most gyms in des moines.

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★ 5

Been going here for a few years and it’s a great environment. Tons of different equipment. Friendly and very helpful staff. Gym goers are also great.

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I love the atmosphere at this gym because it’s no pressure no matter what your level and everyone is willing to help everyone else out with different techniques styles and input. It’s just a very welcoming place to walk into!!

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★ 5

Great place to workout with a great environment that doesn’t make you feel out of place. Whether you are just starting out lifting or are an experienced lifter this is the place for you. They also great personal trainers. Taylor was a great trainer for me!!

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★ 5

Best gym in Ankeny. Great friendly staff with a lot of good equipment. Never too busy to get a good workout in.

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★ 5

Aspen is a great gym with a great community. The options of equipment are perfect and I can get great workouts using multiple different machines. Coming to Aspen is one of the best parts about my day. I enjoy the personable staff and the encouragement that is given to me aswell. I have tried other gyms and still like this gym the most. Great prices too. I would reccomend this to anyone looking for a gym membership.

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★ 5

Very nice gym. Employees are helpful with all of my gym related needs. The community here is great I’ve met a lot of great people. Also the gym equipment is good and there is everything you need including a sauna.

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Some equipment could be updated, and some people could use a reminder of the no bags on the floor policy. Portal is easy to switch payment methods. Folks at the front desk on the weekends may want to stay off their phones when people are coming in, too.

A couple of weekends, staff at the front desk who open the club show up late, preventing some gym members from being able to enter and workout. A couple of Sundays, staff haven’t shown up to unlock the door for those without 24-hour access (updated 4/28/24).

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★ 5

Me and my wife have not worked out since 2021. You know how it goes. We came in on 3/16 to finally cancel our membership. Zaine, met us as the door and asked us questions. He was so kind and talked about his life and built a connection with us. Gave us a few options and my wife and I decided to stay for another month to try it. We have been in twice already and ran into Zaine, he remembered us and came over and said hi and talked to us about our workouts and was so kind.

10/10 for that young man. Any normal employee would have just cancelled our membership and left it at that. But thanks to him we are staying and working out again.

Huge kudos to Zaine. Give that man a raise.

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★ 4

A pretty good facility at a decent price point

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★ 5

They did some improvements last year to spruce it up. It's a nice local gym. Give them a try!

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★ 5

I don't work out at the gym, but do see the massage therapist, Niki. I have gone to her for physical therapy and massage for several years and she does a fantastic job. Her experience and understanding of how to relieve aches and pains has helped me immensely.

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Nicki is a FANTASTIC masseuse, she really listens to your issues and recommends the best course of action for what issues you are having. I highly recommend her! Book as soon as you are able.

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★ 5

I get sports massages with Niki here about once a month and it has been a GAME CHANGER for my fitness. I do CrossFit and didn't really understand the value of preventative maintenance like massage until I started getting them here. She's the best and I always walk out feeling soooo much better! Highly recommend.

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I want to comment about Niki and the massages available at Aspen in Ankeny. Please go see Niki, she has helped me with releasing my shoulder impingement that my physical therapist had been working on for several months. Niki listens to what you need help with and gives you a personalized treatment to help you heal. Highly recommend a massage from Niki if you haven't had one at all or if you haven't received for a while.

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★ 5

Great Workout gym, but what is even better is getting a massage by Niki to relieve muscle aches and improve my mobility. I would highly recommend Niki and make massage part of your workout routine.

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I’ll give you two stars but I’ll update it if they improve some things like(a brief advise); dusty floor, poor equipments maintenance, big space but short machine equipments.
You could be better Aspen 🤷🏻‍♂️

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★ 5

I highly recommend Niki for Sports massage she has helped me manage my chronic pain in my shoulders.

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★ 5

Best local gym just needs updates to ventilation.. what gym doesn't have that issue though.

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★ 4

This is a good gym 24/7 days a week open "with the 24/7 pass sometimes it is really busy but it is maintained pretty good

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Facilities are fair, membership fees are fair. Business practices are to be weary of. Their cancellation process places an undue burden on members to provide documentation of their justification for canceling. Management ignored my several requests to cancel over the phone over the course of 2 weeks which conveniently risked me being charged for another month of membership. Their process requires proof of moving more than 25 miles away to escape your contracted membership. It’s difficult to demonstrate documentation of moving 25 miles away when you’re proactively canceling your membership as most people do. I was asked to provide proof of address in Colorado while sitting in their office in Iowa…

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★ 4

Phenomenal staff and loads of equipment. If there was one thing I’d change, it would be swapping out the cleaning rags with disposable wipes. 99/100 times, I grab a rag to wipe my equipment or bench and it’s sopping wet with cleaning solution and sweat. You can go up and get a clean one, but still, grabbing a wet rag isn’t the most pleasant solution.

Otherwise, like stated, staff are tops and it has all the equipment you could ever need. Great locker rooms and spa! Plenty of aerobic equipment too.

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While the quality of the equipment, and overall facility are good, I've paid less for a better gym. It should be easier to start a gym membership at Aspen than what I experienced, and easier to cancel. I was asked to come physically into the gym between 10:30am and 4pm to sign the cancellation form. I work during the day, as most do, and those are probably the most inconvenient times to try to make it in there to cancel a membership. It took speaking with a manager of some sort to use email for the cancellation process. There was also a '12 month contract' with the membership (that I was unaware of), which is pretty old fashioned in comparison to competitors.

Additionally, the gym is extremely crowded and there is a wait for anything other than a treadmill.

I wish I could write a better review, as I try to keep them positive, but unfortunately that wasn't the case this time with Aspen Clubs.

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The cold pool and hot tub have been closed for months. The sana is now out of order and yet they still charge the full membership price when half of their amenities are out of order

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★ 5

Pretty good

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★ 5

The best gym I have been a member of.
The staff are professionals.
The place is well kept and clean.
It's the only place in the Ankeny area, I want to be a member.
Great work guys!

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Aspen was my 1st gym membership. I was pleased with the facility when I would come in. Staff was always friendly. The reason for giving them 2 stars is that back in March I asked them how do cancel my membership. The person I spoke with told me I just need to pop in some time before the end of April and sign a paper. Seemed simple enough. Today I stop by (4/29/22) to end my membership. I am told that I needed to cancel 10 days prior to the end of the month. This was not explained to me when I called a month ago. I feel like they are stealing a months payment from me. Beware when it gets close to the end of your membership.

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★ 5

Very clean and good equipment

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★ 5

Very good

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We are fully aware the bags are not allowed on the gym floor, hence why we put it off to the side where it was not in anyone’s way. Feeling uncomfortable leaving our wallets unattended in the locker room, I am more comfortable with it where I can see it. However the manager of this establishment felt the need to move my bag from one spot to another saying she would just move it to this other wall. Not a problem so I started putting my bag in that spot instead. This previous time I was there to workout she felt it was okay to touch my Personal belongs again and put it behind the desk… even though I had it set where she replaced it last time. Needless to say extremely annoyed with the blonde haired manager, extremely unprofessional.

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July 2021 Open at all hrs for members,

2020 Great place but closed tell further notice

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★ 4

It's huge lots of space and the machines are easy to figure out

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★ 5

This is a really great gym. It's clean, friendly and great for anyone of all fitness levels.

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★ 5

Like it alot

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So I was moving away from Ankeny and went in to see about cancelling my membership. I was told to just wait out the rest of my contract since it would cost less than paying the cancellation fee. So I did that and I stopped getting billed when the 12 months were up. However about 3 months later I was billed again and a month later I was billed $61. I opened a dispute with my bank and they took care of it and got my money back but it was pretty sketchy for them to randomly start billing me again with no email notice or anything. Otherwise the gym is awesome, you get all the equipment you could want for a super cheap membership.

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Be careful when you sign a yearly membership as it may automatically renew. Since we had not been attending, we forgot about the automatic renewal. In addition, the classes that we most often attended were not offered for most of this time. My wife and I had not attended this facility since March of 2020. As older adults were are in the high risk category for covid-19. This facility charged my credit card this month for memberships for both of us, as well as a charge for maintenance. A total of $146.18. I just cancelled today. So much for treating members fairly during a pandemic.

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TL;DR easy to sign up but don't trust them when you cancel. Clearly there are far more reputable companies out there.

We requested to terminate our month to month membership with them due to COVID safety concerns. At the time my wife signed the paperwork to end things and was told that it was good for the both of us.

However they continued to charge me and when contacted refused to issue a refund. We have now involved the BBB and our credit card as a chargeback as that appears the only way to get proper resolution.

To be fair their facilities are nice enough but like the hotel california, you can check out any time you like, just you can never leave!

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Be careful, this gym will make it easy to sign up and super difficult to cancel your membership. I was charged at least 4 months of gym membership after attempting to cancel multiple times. I would definitely not recommend this gym

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Worst gym I've ever worked with. DO NOT sign up for this gym. They won't let you cancel and then will charge you extra months and send you to collections after you cancel. Big SCAM!!!!!

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★ 5

Great gym, clean, and nice people

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★ 5

Such friendly and helpful staff. I recommend you check it out

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★ 5

Great equipment and amazing staff

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★ 5

Very clean, well run fitness center!

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Easily the worst ran gym in Ankeny. The new owner Darren is a mental infant. If you want a guaranteed bad experience...join this clowns low budget gym. An absolute joke...I guess you get what you pay for. Will be very surprised if it makes it one year under Darren's lack of business knowledge. One star is a stretch. Good luck clown.

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I really loved to go into this gym as I had been a member for 3 years in that time I've never had any issues always have respected the staff and the staff has always respected me as I have done my same routines, During the 3 years this gym served As a Beacon for me especially when I had went homeless While Battle my inner Demons this was my outlet everything was great until new management (Darren) to be percise came along and unjustly canceled my membership With no warning or any prenotion he had a staff member that was a friend be the one to call me to tell me about it
Darren wouldn't even talk to me because of Honestly I feel of an ego trip, I was told that he Made an executive decision to cancel my membership for improperly using the equipment when everyone in the gym knew my routines from being a 3 year faithful member I never damaged the equipment All I did was come to work out and express myself as free as I can be, no issues from anybody, Some of the other members in the gym even became like family!!! if you go to the gym a lot you know what that feeling is like when other people who support you In your fight just want to see your success arise all together, even when the staff member had to tell me A hug was exchanged Because They plainly said they just had to follow orders and they were sad to see me go, the staff at Aspen are the truth, Now this review is not to bash because again Aspen the gym and the community also staff are legit they want to see you win the gym should and was a place where you could go and really be free no one judged, it was a place where you could come as you are and be a accepted by the whole community A portion of that changed when DARREN came. All in All SHOUT OUT TO THE STAFF FROM LEXI TO LISA, PEAT, COLE, NATE IVE SEEN YOU ALL GRIND EVERYDAY SHAPING BODY AND LIVES AND YOU DESERVE YOUR RECOGNITION ALL IN ALL MISS YALL STAY VIBING AND GRINDING THIS GYM CAN STILL BE GREAT BUT DARREN I HOPE THAT YOU MAKE A WAY AND CHANGE, VIBE HIGH ASPEN!

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★ 5

Such a great quality gym! Nice staff that greet every customer, lots of options for different types of workouts. It does get busy but there is plenty to do while you wait for something. Good pricing for the quality of gym.

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This review is all about the owner. I think it’s time he looks for another job. End of story.

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★ 5

Love these people. Family. Awesome trainers. Awesome people. Always helpful. 👊💪🤗 I'm still here... miss y'all. Wonderful place, friendly. Go on in and join! 👊💪✌

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★ 5

Love the atmosphere of this club! Front desk is super friendly and Michael my trainer was a lot of help with power and speed!

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The gym itself is set up pretty well, and I would have given 5 stars according to this. But what was a big set back is that they hide the fact that it is a year contract and you can't cancel at anytime without paying an amount. So if you just wanting to try out the gym, don't become a member.

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★ 5

My boyfriend and I started working out here roughly 5 months ago when we moved to Ankeny and we love it! It does get busy but the equipment, staff and price of the membership makes it worth it! We have the premium membership which is $30/month. Although it is a one person membership I get unlimited guest swipes. It works perfect because we work out together so we each only really pay $15 each month. I highly recommend this gym!

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★ 5

Chris, Josie, Chloe and Nate are amazing and helpful employees! Kaleb needs work.

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★ 5

Great place with great people to work out!!!

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★ 5

I would definitely recommend Tina Ricaurte for a personal trainer! She's has turned the grind of working out into something to look forward to! She is great at making sure I understand what and why I am doing certain moves. She listens to my questions and concerns, making sure our workouts are fun and challenging. Tina is fantastic!

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Aspen has a clean, professional, and encouraging atmosphere, and a great selection of equipment for its size. Tina Ricaurte took me through one of the most fun workout routines I've ever done, and I can guarantee I'll be coming back!

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If you are looking for a good trainer, ask for Tina Ricaurte! She really listens to your thoughts and concerns and makes sure that each of your workouts challenges you! Every workout was fun, and she was always trying new things. I love working out with Tina!

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★ 5

Meat head central. But great variety of machines

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Broken equipment & Limited, too many people even if it’s live on how many people it is a lie... to many to few equipment. Front Desk is rude.

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★ 4

It is a really good place to work out and excersize but it's missing a field track.

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★ 5

Jared is amazing. He is super nice and gives great tips on what to improve on, and is great about telling you what you’re doing good with. He is very encouraging, but not too in your face, which I appreciate. I would highly recommend him for you’re personal training!

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Definitely recommend Lexi as your trainer

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Lexi is a great personal trainer! She genuinely cares about your fitness & nutritional goals and wants to see you succeed. She is energetic and helps you understand what you need to do to see results!

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★ 5

Great gym!! Lexi Vaughn is a dedicated and passionate trainer who is always looking out for you and helping you reach your goals. She’s the best, highly recommend!

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★ 5

Lexi Vaughn is always very helpful in answering my questions about nutrition to get me a better diet!

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★ 5

Love Lexie and Colin. They put you through your paces but there is also fun and instruction.

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★ 5

Been going for a year and a half, friendly staff, nice facility, and very low price!

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★ 5

Good equipment. Clean facility. Laid-back atmosphere. Not too crowded.

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★ 5

Aspen in Ankeny’s 24 hour service is very convenient. Love the club, easy to access and a great place to workout. The staff is very friendly!

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★ 5

Very clean and organized. Very courteous and helpful staff. Excited for my next visit.

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★ 5

It’s a great, fun place to workout with super friendly staff and really intense classes that are fun and work you hard. The front desk is awesome and friendly as well. Always feels inviting and friendly.

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★ 5

This is the best gym in the Des Moines/Ankeny Metro. Eric has changed the way I think about health, nutrition and taking care of my body. He is really good at explaining why we are doing certain exercises and is even better and motivating me to do them. He has excellent people skills and knows how to personalize the health and fitness plan to meet your specific needs. Even if you aren't looking for a trainer, this gym is amazing by itself. The facilities are amazing and the prices are even better.

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★ 5

This is the best gym around the Des Moines area. It is open 24/7 which is very convenient. All the equipment is up to date and the new owner and management are very friendly! Stop in and check it out!

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★ 5

I enjoy going to Aspen because I always feel welcome, and have grown to calling some employees my friends! I recommend seeing Lexi as your personal trainer because not only is she knowledgeable - she loves her job and will do anything to help you achieve your goals!! Overall if you’re wanting to join a gym and be surrounded by workers who care.. come here!

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★ 5

The trainers make this gym, Lexi especially.

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★ 5

I’ve circulated at different gyms with different trainers and Lexi at Aspen is the best I’ve ever had. She’s encouraging and fun and I finally found someone to help me achieve my fitness goals!

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★ 5

Friendly and clean. 24 hour facility. Staff and trainers are very helpful- Lexi has been helping me be successful with meeting my goals. Wide variety of classes and equipment. Highly recommend.

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★ 5

Very clean and super friendly environment. Every few months I sign up for 6 sessions with their trainer, Lexi Vaughn. She’s very knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining the workouts!

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Tried a few gyms before going with Aspen and I have enjoyed my experience so far in the few months I've been going there. The older gentleman at the front desk has exceptional customer service. I go almost everyday and he knows me and my wife by name and signs us in before we walk in when he sees us. (I can't think of his name off hand but the oldest one that works there)

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★ 5

I have been working out at Aspen for just under a year now. I have not had any negative experiences with staff or other people working out. I have been training with Dylan (one of Aspen's trainers). He has always emphasized technique and safety over just shooting for the biggest numbers possible; focusing on your weaknesses to improve your physical fitness overall. I think this mentality is important in a good trainer. I may have not been in the mood to do a certain workout, but I've never felt like I was being pushed to where an injury was imminent. All of the other trainers I've spoken to have been nice with an emphasis on you bettering yourself with no judgment on where you currently are in life. Also a shout out to Blair and the other front desk staff. Even on the mornings when I really don't feel like working out they make it better. They are very helpful and kind.

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★ 5

I’ve been going to aspen for about 2 years now. For the price, Aspen just cannot be compared with. Although I don’t have any interaction with the staff, other than the front desk, they are always walking around with smiles and talking with customers. Regardless of your fitness level, Aspen has something to offer to everyone. Don’t be intimidated, come join this gym!

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A great place to workout and get in shape. I have been going to this gym and working with a trainer since late Feb 2019. The gym isn't huge, but the equipment is well-maintained and the staff is nice and friendly. Everyone smiles when you walk in, making the idea of going to the gym, in general, more appealing.

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Switched to Aspen strictly because of the awesome hours! Most gyms have a limited schedule of when you can workout, but being open 24/7, Aspen makes it so much easier. Blair showed me all the benefits of this location compared to others and I absolutely love it!

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★ 5

Clean, welcoming, well kept, and always inviting. The front desk always take care of what you need and will help anyway they can.

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★ 5

Wonderful gym!! Staff was helpful and friendly, highly recommend!

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★ 5

Eric has helped me so much. I came in to the gym not knowing anything. He is so knowledgeable about fitness and keeps me accountable. My fitness is on track now. Thank you so much Eric. I appreciate everything you have done for me.

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★ 5

This gym is great. It has good equipment and is relatively cheap. Staff is pretty cool, Blair is the best. I would check it out if you live in Ankeny!

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★ 5

Aspen Athletic Club in Ankeny has been so rewarding since I took the first step in the right direction, and became a member. The atmosphere is great, the people are kind and polite. I love the space, its perfect. From the outside looking in, I wouldn't have realized how big this place is. After workouts I love getting in the sauna. Everything is so clean. It's easy to go to the gym when you feel at home. 100% satisfied!

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★ 5

Well maintained facility with very knowledgeable trainers.

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★ 5

Clean equipment, friendly staff, fluffy towels. The trifecta you expect for a great gym experience.

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★ 5

This place has everything you need and the staff members are super friendly. I finally found a gym I'm sticking with!

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★ 5

Great gym, tons of space.

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This is a wonderful place to work out! There is plenty of space and it’s very well kept up with. All equipment is clean and always ready to use. Members are very great at cleaning stuff off after they use it. You will be greeted every time coming into the club, and also told to have a wonderful day when leaving. The staff here is very friendly, and always welcoming! Blair at the front desk is always friendly in the mornings when we walk in and when we leave! The training staff is also very friendly and helpful. Prices are extremely fair to join this club, and I would recommend it to anyone. We drive clear from south ankeny to attend this gym. It’s a very nice place to work out at. We have never had any troubles with this facility!

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I was in town for the weekend and had a great experience at Aspen Ankeny. My second day I realized I forgot my shorts and the manager, Eric Tolle, took his shorts off and gave them to me and literally walked around in his Hanes the rest of the day. Too crazy. Love it.

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★ 5

Went from 180 to 135 in 3 months! The place and trainers are amazing

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Have been a member since Aspen's opening in Ankeny and continue to enjoy this fantastic facility! Group fitness classes are the best way for me to stay motivated in my fitness journey and Aspen Ankeny provides a nice variety of classes as well as quality instructors. I only wish we had more group fitness offerings!

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One of the coolest gyms I’ve had a membership at! High quality equipment and truly a great staff that treats you like family! I would highly recommend checking out Aspen in Ankeny if your looking for results and a healthy lifestyle! Also met the manager he’s a great guy and I’m loving my new gym!

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★ 5

The gym is great and the trainers (especially Lexi) are even better. Lexi made working out fun and enoyable.

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★ 5

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★ 5

I love it at Aspen! The employees are very helpful, my trainer Lexi is fun and pushes me while encouraging me to do my best at the same time. I always feel comfortable and welcome at Aspen. The new owner is there all the time and has made some very positive
Changes to the facility! Totally recommend this gym!

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★ 5

This gym has been so amazing every time I have gone. They always greet you at the doir when you first get there and also when you leave. If I have even had a question about how to use certain equipment they have been there helping me! I will definitely keep coming back!!

Thank you Ankeny Aspen Team!

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★ 5

No better gym than Aspen Athletics in Ankeny. The exercise equipment, sauna, even a cool plunge pool...they’re top notch! And if you want personal training, trust me you want personal training, ask Aspen how they can team you up with the right guy or gal. I truly 💙 Aspen!

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★ 5

Aspen is an amazing gym to join! The atmosphere is great, equipment is always clean and the staff is awesome! Open 24/7 which is a perk as is the hot/cold tubs and sauna.
I have been working with Joel who is an outstanding trainer and coach during the CrossFit classes and Individual training, breaking down every move to your understanding. He has helped me set goals and push hard to reach them; all while having fun and meeting a bunch of new friends along the way. Aspen is like a little family so go in and join today! 💪🏻

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★ 5

This fitness club is awesome. Everyone is so nice and friendly. The equipment is well kept and the facility is very clean. I couldn’t ask for anything better.

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★ 5

Aspen is an awesome gym. The staff is very welcoming and there is a wide variety of equipment to use. I would recommend working with Joel. He is an awesome personal trainer and is always keeping me motivated and on track to meet my fitness goals. Thanks buddy.

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★ 5

I joined Aspen Athletic Club in Ankeny 3 months ago after my previous gym closed and I really wanted to get back to being more active. Aspen is a wonderful facility that has a friendly staff and atmosphere. It offers a variety of equipment as well as classes. I started to work with a personal trainer for the first time in my life and highly recommend Lexi. She is very knowledgeable, offers a variety of workouts/exercises and tailors them specifically to your needs and goals. Lexi is fun, very motivating and great to work with. I can't recommend Aspen Athletic Club and their personal training staff enough!

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★ 5

Clean and friendly. Equipment is newer and well maintained. Good place for women of all ages.

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★ 5

I don’t really like the gym...any gym for that matter but I go to this gym because of my trainer, Lexi (and the people in my Boot Camp Class). I know I need to exercise and Lexi holds me accountable. She keeps me motivated.
It’s been a year now and I will continue to go to Aspen. Overall I have no issues with the gym or the people that go there.

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★ 5

I love Aspen and I love training with Lexi! I have seen so much growth in just the last few weeks! I’m excited to be a part of such a fun and encouraging gym! Lexi’s classes Are so good! She keeps things interesting and adjusts for individual needs!

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★ 5

The best gym in Ankeny! Newer equipment and a clean facility with a friendly and pleasant staff.

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★ 4

Great staff, friendly greeting every time, good tunes, plenty of equipment.

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★ 5

Aspen is an amazing facility, and I absolutely love the group exercise classes that are free with membership! The people who take these classes make such a supportive community and the instructor is so knowledgeable, energetic, and motivating. The front desk workers are very welcoming amen kind as well.

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★ 5

Aspen is a fantastic gym! The facilities are very nice, and include a variety of cardio equipment, strength training machines, power racks, and even an area for CrossFit style workouts.

The staff is super friendly as well! Special shoutout to Blair at the front desk for always being SUPER welcoming, and my trainer Joel for keeping the workouts hard, and actually motivating me to improve both my fitness and my technique. With his help I have lost nearly 30 lbs in 2 months! I would recommend this gym to my own mother.

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★ 5

Coming into Aspen is one of my favorite parts of the day. The staff are all super friendly, and knowledgeable and all willing to give recommendations on stretching, strength, etc. My personally favorite trainer is Lexi, and we have been training together for almost a year now. She always listens to my questions about my diet, exercise regime and always makes me feel like an important part of her day.

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★ 5

Sara and Renni are the best. I love their group fitness classes. They help me get my cardio and strength training. Plus they keep it safe and fun. I would love a cardio class on Sunday!

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★ 5

I have really enjoyed the group fitness classes. The instructors lead with excellence and the atmosphere is inspiring. Classes are well attended. If you like group fitness, you need to check this out!

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★ 5

Let me tell you a little something about this gym. This place has it all: weights, machines, hot tub, massages, F@#&ING YOGA, tanning bed, all the cardio BS, and Peter (shouts to my boy Peter).

This gym has changed my life and made me the shredded beast I am today. Every major event in my life will henceforth take place at Aspen in Ankeny. I will get married here with an open bar that exclusively provides Bang (which is conveniently sold 24/7 already). Peter and my girl Jenna (shouts to Jenna) will give me away and perform the ceremony.

I am in such good shape now that I am probably immortal. But if I die, it will be attempting my third rep of 805 for overhead squat. I will be cremated in the sauna and my ashes will be added to the chalk bucket. However, this will never happen because my form is absolutely textbook (thanks again Jenna) and my boy Peter will be spotting me.

So come on down to Aspen and workout with me. At the rate that I am improving, I am pretty sure Jenna will have me actually flying any day now. So I’ll be the guy doing literal freaking air squats above the dumbbell racks.

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★ 5

Great staff, and great atmosphere. Very welcoming and family friendly! Highly recommend.

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★ 5

Absolutely love working out at this gym! Very spacious and open. Equipment is always clean and working. The front desk staff is really friendly and willing to help with anything you need!

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★ 5

I joined Aspen about 8 months ago after checking out several gyms. Their highly recommended trainers, reasonable rates, and comfortable atmosphere filled all ages and body shapes sold me. I've been so happy with my decision! I've worked with Lexi both one on one and in group training and I can't recommend her highly enough. She listens to my goals and is helping me reach all of them with encouragement and humor. I love working out at Aspen Ankeny, the friends I've made there is just a huge bonus.

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★ 4

I have been an Aspen member for over a year, but just recently starting using more of their services. With Jaylynn as my personal trainer I achieved my goal and more within 5 months. She offered a personalized training plan that was safe as well as fun. I was very sorry to see her go on to graduate school, but have been since been impressed with Lexi’s group classes. Our small class has a lot of fun and a lot of variety. Lexi is very knowledgeable and capable of modifying all exercises to fit the client. All staff members and coaches I’ve encountered are friendly and helpful. Blair’s smiling face at the front desk is especially nice when you have early class! Would recommend this place to others!

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★ 5

Great Club! All of the staff is knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. A lot of equipment, clean premises. I think I made my point here. I have been in many clubs in my lifetime and this is the best.

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★ 5

I have been going to Aspen for about 6 months now and love it! They recently got new management and are now open 24/7. The staff are always super nice, and the facilities are up to date and clean. I have been training with Lexi, and she always finds a way to motivate my un-athletic self. They also have group classes every day. I would recommend Aspen Athletic Club in Ankeny!

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★ 5

I thoroughly enjoy my time spent in workouts at Aspen Athletic. The experience is in a place alive with plenty of activity but not crowded.
The very clean environment is motivating as the clientele as a whole is serious about making improvement with their fitness and, along with the staff, are encouraging and openly friendly.
My experience with the personal trainers helped me push through a plateau in fitness and weight control. I appreciate the educational value for making balanced improvements and making exercise actually fun.
The different levels of membership tailor fit programs and offerings so one doesn’t pay for things not deemed necessary or has availability to a full of array of amenities.

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★ 5

I’ve been going to Aspen for 6+ months and have never had a bad experience. It’s a clean facility and well staffed. The trainers are professional, knowledgeable, and truly care about their clients. I have been training with Lexi for several months and she is wonderful! We have fun together and I’ve learned so much!

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★ 5

I joined the gym about month ago and have had nothing but good thoughts about the place. The facility is clean and the staff is super friendly and helpful!

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★ 5

I have been a member at Aspen for over 6 months and have had a great experience. The staff are always helpful and friendly, the equipment is great, lockers and showers are very convenient, and everything is always kept clean. If you’re looking for a great gym to go to, I highly recommend Aspen Athletic Club!

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★ 5

The equipment is great and I am always use able tot weights/machines I want to. I can bring a friend for no additional cost, it's included in my already low cost monthly membership fee. The staff is friendly and they have always gone above and beyond to meet my needs. Having access to the cold/hot tub and sauna is an absolute extra perk.

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★ 5

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★ 5

I've had a very good experience at Aspen Athletics in Ankeny. Since the new owner Darren came on, I've seen a lot of positive changes such as increased accessibility, equipment and facility improvements and a great gym atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

I have been a member since day one of opening and this is the first gym I have been able to get a good workout in a fun and open environment. The new owner takes the time to walk around and talk with customers and get feedback on how to continually make the gym better.
Cannot wait to see how this place improves in the future.

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★ 2

If you don’t allow competition style deadlifting you should post this. Figured there were bumper plates for a reason..

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★ 1

Great Gym... New machines & equipment. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You never have to wait to use the equipment.

Update May 2019. The " new client" hospitality wore off. Senior citizens are treated like they aren't important. I cancelled my membership due to medical reasons. I was told in an email December, 2018 they would refund 3 months.

I just noticed they charged 2 months fees on my credit card. Now they have an excuse to not refund the three months, promised in December. Let's see if I even get the 2 months recent charges.

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★ 5

Great facility and extremely low membership pricing! Have been a member since the opening of this location. With a busy work schedule and a kid, I don’t have time to get there anymore. Staff was very friendly and understanding when I discontinued my membership today. Check this gym out if you’re looking for a new gym! You won’t believe how affordable the pricing is for what you get!

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★ 5

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If you been here, you know why I gave it 1 star.

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Make sure to terminate your account by mail or in person. They won't allow you to cancel over the phone. And even after a year contract has been paid for they will continue to charge your card every month. My boyfriend was charged for a whole year and a half and hadn't been working out there that whole time frame. They wrongfully took over $360 from him and would not reimburse him and even asked him to pay a $20 fee for one time a charge couldn't go through. 😂 This place is a joke and management is stupid. To justify my proof the owner's name is Aaron and he clearly said out loud that he would owe thousands of dollars for all the times this has happened. Wow.

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★ 5

I find the gym pretty adequate and staff very friendly and helpful. Clean facility!

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★ 5

Clean facility with a good variety of equipment.

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★ 5

The Ankeny Club is a clean and fun facility with an extremely friendly staff. Peter at the Ankeny location was very professional and a pleasure to work with when signing up for a membership! I highly recommend Ankeny Aspen.

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Used to be a very positive experience until Aaron called and made a false allegation about me and cancelled my membership. So long, you will now get bad publicity from me from now on.

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★ 5

Staff are the greatest and friendly.

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