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The best gyms in Des Moines! Genesis Health Clubs Merle Hay allows you to live a life of workout luxury! This Iowa gym has it all with the best strength training equipment, huge weightlifting areas, well-maintained cardio machines, beautiful group exercise studios including Cycle and Yoga, the best childcare and personal trainers in Des Moines! Our highly-trained group fitness instructors lead daily classes! From Zumba to Combat, Silver Sneakers to Spin, you're sure to find a new fitness obsession. If you need some accountability, check out the certified Personal Training at Genesis Health Clubs, who are there to help you fin results. Needing childcare? Our certified childcare specialists will watch your kids at Kids Club while you workout!
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Akil Huntley-Cooper
β 5
I would give this Genesis Health Club over 5 stars if I could. I was looking for a gym that had knowledge and expertise as I was looking to lose weight, add some muscle, and just be overall make better lifestyle choices. When I met Brooklyn, I was sold. I asked her questions about my personal goals and was very impressed with her knowledge on nutrition and exercise. While we were sitting down and I had already signed on the dotted line and given her my credit card, she went above and beyond and walked me over to machines I had never seen in a gym before and demonstrated how they work and why I wanted to use them. She then said, "You try". She corrected my technique and gave me some more pointers that I can use for my workout. Her friendliness and level of professionalism is something that in my personal experience is very rare to find in a mid-size to large health club with so many moving parts. If this is what you can expect from Genesis Health Clubs on Merle Hay, you should not hesitate to start or re-start your fitness journey. Ask for Brooklyn if you haven't met her yet! I'm excited for fitness again,
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Joe Amadeo
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Lorna Satchwell
β 5
Lots of good quality equipment. Very hygienic and clean environment. Great amenities and cooling areas. The staff is very professional, knowledgeable, and kind.
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Jerome Mozee
β 4
Closes before 8pm
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Bhavanjeet Kaur
β 5
My trainer Austin has been extremely helpful in guiding me with both diet and Exercise . He explains everything clearly and makes sure I stay on track with my fitness goals. Itβs truly great working with him β not only is he knowledgeable and supportive, but also a very pleasant person to be around. Highly recommended!
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Jim Page
β 5
Best fitness center in Des Moines and the surrounding area due to the clean, well maintained facility.
Staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to share helpful tips and ideas to all members the same!
Keep up the great work π
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Junior Ibarra
β 5
I work out there early mornings during the week and Ward & his team always provide a great customer experience. Attentive and friendly, so wanted to highlight them! Great job!
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Mary Quiner
β 5
I have experienced a few other personal trainers and Austin, AJ, Hunter is by far the best. He listened to my concerns and goals and I felt every training session was planned with them in mind. He paid attention to what I was doing and corrected any mistakes so as to insure I got the most out of my workouts. To top it all off he was a very pleasant and fun person to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Estefanny Vasquez
β 5
The gym is a great, clean, and welcoming space, but Austin Hunter is what truly makes the experience stand out. Heβs one of those trainers who really make a difference. You can tell he loves what he does. He pays close attention to details, motivates without pressure, and knows how to adapt workouts to each person. His spontaneity makes you feel comfortable while training and inspires you to push yourself. His energy is incredibly positive, creating an environment where you feel at ease, motivated, and well guided. Plus, his technical knowledge and ability to explain exercises clearly make him stand out. Itβs easy to see why everyone speaks so highly of him! βΊοΈ
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Yechan Kim
β 5
Very nice, clean, smaller but has everything most people need. Very nice staff and good day care as well. Recommend!
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Gary Baring
β 5
Easy to get to my equipment better when less people in there and all equipment is working
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Kathie Nessa
β 5
Great gym! The staff in general is very helpful & welcoming and personal trainer, Austin does a great job. He lays out a plan that is challenging & tailored to your goals.
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Lourene Bennett
β 5
I am training with Austin. I had stopped training for a while due to knee surgery when I started back I had few prepaid training sessions left. My plan was to use what I had and not buy more. I started training with Austin he was perfect. He makes my workouts exciting fun challenging and I feel great when I leave, he has helped me to improve my strength, flexibility, and endurance. I can't recommend him enough as a Trainer. I am excited to continue our workouts.
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Scott Brammer
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After 8 years as a loyal member of Aspen/Genesis on Merle Hay, Iβve decided itβs time to move on. My decision comes after a disappointing experience involving the theft of two car key fobsβan incident that occurred during a slow day at the gym, within a 90-minute window and in full view of the facility.
What made it worse wasnβt just the theft, but the complete lack of concern from the manager, Devon (the tall guy in smedium shirts and skinny pants who seems more into strutting around than managing). He fed me some nonsense about needing a police warrant just to review security footage. Really? Know your audience! I wasnβt asking for a shakedownβjust for someone to identify and contact the person who took my keys. All I wanted to hear from Genesis was: βWeβve got your keys back.β
Apparently, that level of basic customer service is too much to ask from Devon and Genesis. So hereβs my final note: Iβve locked my credit cards, and you wonβt be getting another payment from me. Iβve found another gym.
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sherry sears
β 5
As seasoned citizens, we were looking for a calmer, quieter gym experience. A Black Friday special provided us with some trainer time. I really like the flexibility of the training sessions. Austin Hunter has been a great trainer, helping my husband recover from a stroke. The improvement in his abilities has been amazing! More mobility and strength has improved our lives a thousand percent! Thanks to Austin Hunter and all the staff at Merle Hay for a good experience all around !
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Susana Torres
β 5
Working out with my PT Austin, is a great experience! From the first day I liked the routine of exercises that he programmed for me and also how careful he is with his clients. he been on correcting posture and giving advise. his creates are always interesting, challenging and fun. His encouragement is genuine and he really does make you feel that you can accomplish just about any fitness goal. I highly recommend him
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Chloe
β 5
I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to start their fitness journey.
When I first signed up, I tried the free personal training session and was really hesitant. I was at the very beginning of my fitness journey (think: couch potato), but after that first session with Austin, I decided to sign up for personal training.
Austin is an excellent trainer. No matter where you're starting from, he makes you feel comfortable and capable. He tailors the workouts perfectlyβpushing you just enough to build confidence and gain momentum without feeling overwhelmed.
I can't recommend Genesis Health Clubs and Austin enough!
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Terri Dermody
β 5
Austin (AJ) Hunter has been my trainer for several months. I am 74, so having an excellent trainer at least twice weekly is important to me. I have been consistently going to a gym twice per week for 8 years. I had noticed how AJ interacted with his clients and how he watched each rep closely for proper technique, so I asked to sign up with him. Even though I have been doing this βgym thingβ for a long time, I feel so comfortable that he is always making sure that I am working the right muscles correctly and safely. He encourages me to put in additional aerobic time, which I have never enjoyed, but do know how important it is. I now am at the gym 4-5 times per week, and also continue my weekly yoga class.
AJ is a professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive trainer, and gets 5 stars from me-:)!
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Taylor Richmond
β 4
Updating to 4 stars - after leaving the one star review below, someone called the next day and was apologetic about my experience and made things right. I had enjoyed my membership and the cardio dance classes up until my negative cancellation recurrence, which was promptly resolved. Thank you!
Cancelling your membership is purposefully inconvenient and difficult. Not only are you required to come in person to do so, but a "representative" must be there. Of course, they are only there from 9am-5pm when most individuals are working. There is no option to cancel online, via email, or over the phone either. When I called to ask about cancelling, on March 17, I was informed my membership wouldn't be cancelled until MAY. Also, no one informed me I could only cancel during certain hours of the day, so I made a trip out of my way to cancel to be told I was unable to. Deceptive and borderline illegal practices in my opinion. Would recommend going somewhere else if you don't want to deal with this headache.
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OldBarn Shop
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Stacey Walter
β 5
Devon and the crew at Genesis Merle Hay are great.
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Monkey Has spoken
β 5
Amazing severivce love the kid named Cole great kid
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Susan Andersen
β 5
Clean, friendly. Angie does a great job leading yoga here!
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Jackson Wulfekuhle
β 5
Great gym
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Deb Witmer
β 5
Super helpful, encouraging and easy to work with. Highly recommend. Austin is great π
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Austin Houskeeper
β 5
Great gym with everything one would need. Customer service is exceptional. Glad to be using this Genesis gym!
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Paula blake
β 5
Love the Silver Sneakers class!! My strength and flexibility has greatly improved.
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Frank Booth
β 1
Use to be ok gym. Been going for a year.
New management came in. Place has been going down hill. Bathrooms don't get mobbed. Matt's in the sauna are messed up. No soap. Staff don't offer any help. Rude as well! (Not all the staff, but more then should be).Leaking roof. Equipment busted all the time. All that and more. Maybe the other locations are better but three one in merle hay. Not so good and getting worse!
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Mugi Banz
β 5
Great equipment, always clean. And the prices are fair.
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Joe H.
β 1
Been a member for 5+ years. Club has gone downhill a lot in 2024 after Crunch opened. At this point in time I would not recommend Genesis Merle Hay or any locations.
Crunch seems to be the better alternative for price, service, and gym equipment.
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Akpobari Godpower
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homecoming queen
β 5
Great place to get in. Nice and open in the middle of the day.
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Mark Fairley
β 5
Best sauna in the Des Moines area! Large workout area...plenty of room.
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Matthew Gaudreau
β 5
Friendly staff, clean environment, and lots of equipment to complete my workout.
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Josh Mrzena
β 1
Donβt plan on working out in the morning. Staff canβt get out of bed to open gym up.
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Travis Kelliher-Tracy
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This would be 5 stars but about once a month or so, someone forgets to open the gym. I workout in the morning so I have the rest of the day to go about my life. It happens so often yet they don't put in a key card entry or other options for members to enter if someone doesn't open up. It is incredibly frustrating.
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Jan Archer`
β 5
Clean equipment and enthusiastic staff.
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Logan Stout
β 5
Went in for a first time visit and was greeted by a true professional, named Steve. Conducted the information I needed very efficiently and had great respect for time. Big thanks to Steve for the pleasant experience.
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Approved Approved
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Starr 96
β 5
Friendly environment, the employees are very outgoing and so kind, honestly it's a great place for beginners as well
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Isaac Noelck
β 5
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Barry Fox
β 5
I was in Des Moines for a business trip and stopped in the Genesis Merle Hay location to ask if I could purchase a guest pass to work out for a couple days. I met Steve at the front desk and he graciously offered me a free guest pass for the days that I would be in town. The facility was clean and spacious. All the equipment was nice and new and they had all the equipment you need for a complete workout. If your in the Des Moines area and are looking for a home gym, definitely check these guys out and give them a try.
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Dylan Braafhart
β 5
I've worked out here for years, back when it was aspen. This gym has always had a good overall vibe. Good people, good employees/trainers who are more than willing to help, great equipment. I've tried other gyms in the area and nothing has come close to the experience at genesis. Can't forget to add how nice the sauna isπ₯
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Derrick Willis
β 5
It is really clean and there staff is pleasant .
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Destin Jenkins
β 5
Great environment to reach your goals. And always a helping hand ..
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Reina Garcia
β 5
I really enjoy the cardio dance classes offered here. The instructors are great as well.
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Shaelea Steeby
β 5
Great gym! Love working out here! Convenient for the kiddos!
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Jericho Baker
β 5
Great gym for a good price!
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Shelly Archer
β 5
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Joe Naanep
β 5
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Jasko Bacinovic
β 5
Love this place
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Cj Games
β 5
Great customer service
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brenna mitchell
β 5
Friendly staff, clean equipment
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Abbie
β 5
Great place to go with multiple options of machines. Friendly staff.
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Joelle Link
β 5
Friendly, helpful, and very engaging stafd. Clean facility and convenient hours. Flexible for families with children as the kids club offer a place for the little ones to play.
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Todd Mitchell
β 5
Steve, Jeremy, Cole and crew are the best and make the customer experience the highest it can be!!!!
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mbech
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I attended this gym regularly for 3 years and it was always a 5/10 facility wise. Things took forever to get fixed, and in general things were not cleaned well.
Other members here are great, but there are many better options in the area for the insane amount of money they want for a membership.
I probably would've rated the gym 3 stars before I tried to cancel my membership. When I signed up, they told me I could cancel anytime without a problem, no contract type deal.
When I tried to cancel they informed me that I had agreed to give at least 30 days notice to cancel. This is purely a money grabbing scheme. They want one more monthly payment out of you before you leave. No other subscription has this type of '30 day' cancellation policy. It's clearly just a money grab.
When discussing this with the staff they told me that I should have 'taken care of my responsibilities' before cancelling, which was both rude and insulting. There is no good reason besides profit margins to force members to give 30 days notice on a 'cancel anytime' membership. It is unethical and I would recommend others stay away from Genesis when looking for a gym in the area.
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Devin See
β 5
Very clean and organized. Love the variety of equipment and exercise options!
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Tasha Petersen
β 5
The management staff at Genesis gym consistently provides exceptional customer service, making my experience as a member truly enjoyable. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch gym experience. The staff at Genesis gym takes the time to get to know their members which truly makes it a pleasure to work out.
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Lee Hamilton
β 5
Love this gym and the people and management here! Iβve had the most amazing experience here!
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AMA
β 5
Great facility. Been to a lot of gyms in the metro and commute to this one for several reasons. I appreciate how clean and organized it's kept by club management and the environment is always positive.
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Kyle VanMeter
β 5
GREAT GYM, GREAT STAFF, GREAT WEIGHTS
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Marise Lopes
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Eliya Mpole
β 5
Finished filling my membership. Big thanks to steve for making it happenπͺ
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Daniel Kimball
β 5
Genesis Health Club on Merle Hay is exactly the place you've been looking for. Staff is very attentive and the place is sparkling clean. They have all the equipment you could possibly need for the serious lifter and an environment that's very welcoming for anyone new to the gym.
My son and I were staying in Des Moines up from Oklahoma for a ball tournament and needed a place to workout for the week. Could not have asked for better hospitality and convenience. If we lived in the area, 100% this would be our home gym. Have lifted regularly for years and I would highly recommend to anyone regardless of fitness level.
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ogbe airiodion
β 5
The gym is very clean and spacious. Steve and Tabitha do a really amazing job with the upkeep and vibe!ππΎ
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Cael Pudenz
β 5
Great for students
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W.D Gaster
β 5
Good relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and friendly people
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Holden Yamen
β 5
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Zane Yamen
β 5
I've been going here for over a month, has been a great place to workout. It's clean and they have a lot of equipment.
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Renardo Evans
β 5
Great place
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Lal Mawia
β 5
Very good equipment, very nice
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Bre Boheman
β 5
Perfect size! Great machines, clean locker room and friendly staff
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Texas Forever
β 5
Thanks for being so welcoming on my travel through. My flight was delayed, I called Genesis and they welcomed me immediately. Awesome gym, they have everything you could want in a fitness center and more. Very friendly staff, Iβll definitely be back when I come here for work. Thanks again!
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Mara Brown
β 5
Everyone needs to know how fantastic Genesis Health Club staff and facilities are! We all need to take care of the ones we love but WE need to be Healthy first. Walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day is a good first step. Keep moving is a key to longevity. They even have pools. Check it out. Say hello to Jason Hillgren my health coach. Mara
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Hugo Soriano
β 5
I worked out here for almost 5 1/2 years now and my favorite part about it is the front desk ladyβs smile and conversations! Heather is her name if Iβm right. Delores the cleaning lady is a beautiful soul! AND THE SAUNA IS AMAZING
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Stephanie Grau
β 5
Iβm visiting from out of town and Steve was kind enough to allow me to drop in as a guest for a few days. The gym is very well-equipped, spacious, and clean! Will definitely come back to Genesis the next time Iβm in the area.
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Bryce S
β 5
Gym is big and great, and guy with the tattoo is awesome
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Kas Voit
β 4
Works within your budget for personal trainers, and has a great variety of classes included in the membership. There is a contract if you don't pay the non contract price which is difficult to get out of if in a tough spot, but the manager is very understanding and tries to do what he can to help.
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Monica Channoi
β 5
Best location to work out at. Staff is great people and facility is clean!
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Wyatt Reed
β 5
Very good atmosphere and very nice place to lift would definitely recommend in Des Moines area
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Alaina Barnett
β 5
Love this place! The staff is amazing, the equipment is great and always so clean! Just a very comfortable environment to workout in!
Highly recommend π
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Debra Brinkman
β 5
After a failed attempt to transfer our membership at the Mills Civic Genesis, Steve at the Meryl Hay location made the transfer seamless and easy. He got it done in minutes with only a 5 minute wait! Kudos to Steve and his staff for exceptional customer service. I can understand why this location is my husbandβs FAVORITE!
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Rebecca Vergara
β 5
Totally chill environnement. Friendly and helpful staff. Always clean and equipment is well maintained!
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Norah Robertson
β 5
I love this place. Very clean and the staff are so respectful. Pricing isn't bad either. Don't be afraid to ask if your not sure.
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Toni Cook
β 5
My go to location! Has everything I need and it's spaced out nicely, not jammed packed or overcrowded. Staff is always friendly. The manager Steve is great, makes sure to greet you every time.!
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Fisher Lord
β 5
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Maranda Cossolotto
β 5
Steve the manager is a gentleman πͺ
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Matteo Vergara
β 5
Excellent place to work out. Been to other gyms, and none of them beat Genesis
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Valerie Hyatt
β 5
The Merle Hay location is very accessible for me and my guide dog. We both feel very welcomed here. I highly recommend the personal training.
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Susie Weihs
β 5
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Kendra Cannon
β 5
Great gym and kid club
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Rod Cook
β 5
Love the exercise classes!
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Van Lal Mawia
β 5
This club is the best! π Staff is friendly!
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Paula Campbell
β 5
This is my favorite gym, the classes are great and my personal trainer is the best PT I have had. The best thing I like about this site is that, no matter were you are out in your health journey, the staff and instructors treat you like you matter. I love seeing all ages and sizes in the gym, because you are able to go in and get the workout you need without feeling self couscous.
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Berenice Tapia Medina
β 5
Amazing gym
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Chelsea Chapko
β 5
Great variety of equipment and friendly staff. I would recommend genesis merle hay
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CHOROGIR
β 5
Steve was super helpful! Great gym
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Danielle Foglesong
β 4
Great friendly, helpful staff & atmosphere. Could use some updating of equipment and facility.
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Coco Ree
β 1
For some reason the womenβs locker room is always closed from 1-2, it makes zero sense
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vanlal nunnghaka
β 5
Great gym and clean equipment
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T B
β 5
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Jamie Stenger
β 5
Best trainer in Des Moines. Ask for Jason!!
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Dylon Carley
β 5
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Nezira Sehic
β 5
This is an awesome place to work out!! Been coming here for years!!!
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Annie Cone
β 5
Not another gym. Everyone is so helpful! Thereβs many ways to get a good workout . They have classes, modern equipment and personal trainers available! Great location!
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kelly anglin
β 5
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Renae DeVolder
β 5
Great club, good people to work with. Iβve loved working with Keshawn as a trainer. Clean and well maintained. And the kids club has been wonderful for my 11 month old.
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samuel opana-ogoli
β 5
Jason is a good trainer and helps his clients through workouts and diet. Steven is a good manager who helps members with placing them with good helpful trainers
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Hannah Baker
β 1
No eye protection for tanning beds that are included in the membership fee, rude staff, and if you want to cancel membership you have to get a new debit card, even if you go in the gym to cancel.
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Bailey Liske
β 5
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Jonathan Evens
β 5
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Kris Wetzel
β 5
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Justin Boles
β 5
Gym is always clean and helpful staff!
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rob!!!n
β 5
Fantastic gym ! whenever i stop in im always greeted with a warm welcome and the gym flow is fantastic, Tabatha and Steve are amazing always so kind asking how my day/week was very satisfied with member appreciation π€
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Jessica Hathaway
β 5
Staff is always welcoming and encouraging. They make me feel proud of my workout and make me want to come back to continue working on myself... itβs the little things like that after going through a very hard and depressing year.
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Jack Smith
β 5
Great equipment, clean and well maintained.
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Itβs Spoon
β 5
i love working out at genesis π¦Ύπ
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ROB!N
β 5
amazing gym
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Jacob Stapp
β 5
Sauna is always hot and working. Clean machines and towels!
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Jill Vicker
β 5
The trainers and staff are all great! Been going for years and have received good support for my fitness goals.
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Kaia Fox
β 5
Best equipment out of any gym Iβve been too
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Andy Nguyen
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Kristine Newell
β 5
Out of all the DSM area gyms I've been to, this one is the best, even amongst the other Genesis locations. The hours are great. It's the same people working who I see every time. They are always professional. This gym does a great job having large scale and well maintained equipment but not being a "factory" place that can be copy pasted anywhere. Easily the most comfortable gym I've been to. Bonus that I can say in over a year that no guy has ever been creepy or sleepy to me here.
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Sam Eaton
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Marek Kline
β 5
Big club, tons of equipment. They keep it clean, staff is friendly and the membership fees are competitive. Highly recommended.
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Daniel Jacks
β 5
Best Genesis in Des Moines
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Marcel Williams
β 5
Best gym in the city!
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Jonathan Williams
β 5
Best value in town, and they have locations in Kansas City so I can work out when I travel for work, the old prairie life in wdm is one of their locations as well, almost as nice as lifetime fitness
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Sergio Olvera
β 5
Yes, great place to work out if you want to change your ways and change your life, come by and give it a test, you wonβt regret it
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Ervin Joya
β 5
Best gym on the Merle! Great atmosphere and staff for my daily
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Ayden Downing
β 5
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Chandal Bos
β 5
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David Jorgensen
β 5
Clean
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Michael tan
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Will Arthur
β 5
Great gym!
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Makhi Halvorsen
β 5
Dope gym, nice people
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Matthew Thompson
β 5
Itβs a great environment to workout at
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Jon Curtis
β 5
Great gym, friendly staff
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Cassie Smith
β 5
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Jamal Dickinson
β 5
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Scout Fox
β 5
Great gym
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jameson Hill
β 5
Good gym
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Xander
β 5
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Abbigail Cowman
β 5
I love this gym! The environment is uplifting and motivating! The trainers are also very helpful and very experienced!
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Jackie Aye
β 5
This gym is great! Full of energetic people and all the associates who work here are awesome!
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Semir Bahtagic
β 5
Quality gym staff is awesome
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Official Kay Rule
β 3
Couldnβt finish the 3 day personal training because Trevor Campbell wasnβt the most comforting instructor, he would laugh when I do something wrong, and called my clothes βgoofyβ didnβt know a 16 year old had to show up to a gym looking like Kim kardashian but I guess.. you wanna buy me some new clothes trevor? His ego was clearly too high, I was excited to start getting into the gym but was scared to get judged, he made me feel judged. Started going to the urbandale gym even though Merle hay is only 5 minutes away due to these awkward interactions lol. Anyways other than the gym being overpriced I think itβs a pretty decent gym, once I get good at working out Iβll probably switch over to a cheaper gym.
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Jacob Schneider
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Carlos Maldonado
β 5
Great equipment, very helpful staff! Good mix of free weights and weight machines.
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lex mb
β 5
This gym facility is a great modernized space that I have been attending for the past few months and will continue to! Friendly staff members and overall cleanliness is very well maintained! Highly recommend
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Jessica Flinkman
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Natalie Martin
β 5
Genesis has a very welcoming culture, great work environment, and plenty of equipment always in great condition. The staff and personal trainers and fantastic. A great gym for beginners to experts and everyone in between!
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Tim Baker
β 5
Nice place for a workout. Has everything you need. They have a nice size sauna
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Joseph Frank
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Kranti
β 5
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Tabatha Waddell
β 5
Genesis on Merle Hay is a great place to work out! Thereβs such a friendly atmosphere and the place is always pretty clean.
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William Falbo
β 5
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Zerina Lilic
β 5
Great gym and staff is nice and always helpful!
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Dan J
β 5
Iβve been going to Genesis on Merle Hay for a couple months now. Great club. Lots of options. My trainer, Trevor is awesome and has taught me a lot! Iβve been making great strides towards my goals with Trevorβs recommendations and evolution of exercises.
Itβs not usually packed and typically you can get to any machine type you need.
Great location for my commute from work to home.
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Grace Metts
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Ben Hayes
β 5
I am more of an advanced lifter, looking for a solid gym with plenty of equipment, good vibe and friendly staff/management. I found that in this Genesis Health Club, the location on merle hay is my jam. Really been a positive experience since joining. I recommend to anyone looking to workout or impact their health.
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Elijah Zaiger
β 5
Friendly and knowledgeable staff and great facilities π―
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Jessica McInville
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Nick
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Leilani Emerson
β 5
Great place to work out! Staff and members are so friendly. The personal trainers are extremely knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions and help clients. The variety of group fitness classes making working out fun and never boring. Highly recommend this gym.
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Joel Followill
β 5
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tyler keasling
β 5
Great place. Very clean. Awesome staff.
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Jerry Vlach
β 5
Still a great place to work out!
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Duhran Sadler
β 5
I have been going to this gym for many years and have never had problems until recently. I go work out multiple times a week and had an issue with the "buddy pass" that I was under the assumption was part of my grandfathered membership I have had since it was Aspen. I have on many occasions been able to bring a friend to work out with me without charge. One of the employees specifically named BEN was abrasive and did not handle the situation in a professional manner at all. I was informed I do not have the "buddy pass" and he reminded me by raising his voice that this was not Aspen anymore and it was Genesis (as if I did not see the sign change on the outside of the building several months ago) I have been in multiple times and asked to see a copy of my original agreement and still have not been provided one since I need to see a manager. I have yet to find an actual manager on staff and have asked the last 3 times I have been to the gym. For such a simple request I am amazed at how big of a deal Ben made it. I have heard similar stories from other long time members of the gym about the same employee specifically being particularly troublesome and excessively abrasive about expressing gym policies to them. To be a member so long here its truly disappointing to be treated the way I was.
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Savannah Reynolds
β 5
Been going here a couple years. Great place. Great atmosphere.
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ni hla
β 5
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drew tyler
β 5
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Izet Dzinic
β 5
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Kurtis Garton
β 5
Have been coming here for years
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Stephen Presti
β 5
I really enjoyed my experience at this Genesis location. There is a good atmosphere (not excessively busy, good membership, clean) and I liked the selection of equipment. The sauna is huge. Although they don't allow you to put water onto the element, it is hot enough that it isn't a problem. Some gyms have saunas that don't feel hot enough, but this one did. This is definitely the best gym in the Urbandale area. Memberships are a little higher than average, but it's worth it if you're serious about your fitness.
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Jayden Irvin
β 5
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Kayla Team
β 5
Love coming here! My kids have a safe place to play, and my husband and I have a great workout!
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Michael S Team
β 5
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Kaira Carter
β 5
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Rebecca Siglin
β 5
I love the staff at this location :)
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Vahida Breskic
β 5
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Omunique Gaines
β 5
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Sergio
β 5
awesome!
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Libby Moncada
β 5
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T Derry
β 5
Great gym, good equipment, good people.
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Payton Oetting
β 5
this is a great gym!
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John Laws
β 5
It has everything I need to work out
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Kari chada
β 5
Fabulous
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Blake Sevier
β 5
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Taylor Pennington
β 5
Steve got my boyfriend and I signed up, very happy with the gym. Always am able to get the machine I want!!
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Drake Ridgeway
β 5
Jonathan and Steve gave me a tour and got me signed up. They are very friendly, and the gym is very clean, even at its busiest you will get the machine you want.
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Tim Gimzo
β 5
Been going here for years, great staff good people. There is always someone to spot you and offer assistance when needed.
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Jonathan
β 5
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Joe Kerber
β 5
Love this place and good energy!
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Samuel Hennes
β 5
Love this place
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Brody Stout
β 5
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Akiya
β 5
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Samantha Bonesz
β 5
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Vance Lipovac
β 5
Great place! Michael Schinstock is my trainer. He's the best!
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