About

Welcome to Aptitude Fitness! Our mission is to help you unlock your potential to be stronger and more confident. So, you can set aside concerns about whether you can lift your grandkids, power through the grueling mile of the marathon, or feel out of place at the gym.

We're not just about workouts; we're about instilling a sense of wonder at what you are truly capable of.

Welcome to Aptitude, where we witness everyday miracles of transformation.

Operating Hours:
Open Gym Hours are 5am to 9pm.
Operating Hours are our class times or by appointment times.

The Team

Elevate Your Fitness Experience

Quarterly Personalized Support

We understand the importance of personalized support on your fitness journey. That's why we offer a unique and inclusive quarterly feature as part of our annual membership package. As part of your membership, you'll be paired with a dedicated coach who is here to provide you with:

Initial goal-setting

Ongoing guidance

Wellness motivation

Progress tracking

Your quarterly personalized support ensures you stay on the path to achieving your fitness goals. More frequent accountability coaching is available for a small increase in membership fees.

This personalized support system is designed to foster a sense of community and connection, empowering you to surpass your limits and celebrate your victories. Embrace the positive impact of having a reliable fitness companion by your side, guiding you through every step of your wellness journey at Aptitude Fitness.

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Testimonials

Discover What Our Members Love About Aptitude Fitness

						Aptitude is an amazing gym. Their trainers are exceptional, the overall vibe is great and I have had nothing but good experiences. I always feel accepted and the trainers make an effort to work with everyone no matter what their fitness level. Highly recommend!			
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Suki Sanford		
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Suki Sanford

						Aptitude is an amazing gym. Their trainers are exceptional, the overall vibe is great and I have had nothing but good experiences. I always feel accepted and the trainers make an effort to work with everyone no matter what their fitness level. Highly recommend!
					
						Great coaches, friendly and supportive environment, beautiful new facilities, judgement-free, the best classmates.			
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Joan Moll		
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Joan Moll

						Great coaches, friendly and supportive environment, beautiful new facilities, judgement-free, the best classmates.
					
						Just getting started. Thus far, everyone has been helpful, thoughtful, courteous, and kind. The place is spotless. Very mom friendly with a play room for little ones.			
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JohnDana Custis		
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JohnDana Custis

						Just getting started. Thus far, everyone has been helpful, thoughtful, courteous, and kind. The place is spotless. Very mom friendly with a play room for little ones.
					
						Aptitude is a great place to work out with a variety of classes to help you on your fitness journey.			
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Gail Kotval		
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Gail Kotval

						Aptitude is a great place to work out with a variety of classes to help you on your fitness journey.
					
						Great people, great camaraderie, great coaches, just a great gym!			
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Kirk Tibbetts		
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Kirk Tibbetts

						Great people, great camaraderie, great coaches, just a great gym!
					
						I love Apptitude! The staff are very accommodating! They are always ready to suggest options for adapting routines to fit my limitations.			
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Jacqui Powers		
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Jacqui Powers

						I love Apptitude! The staff are very accommodating! They are always ready to suggest options for adapting routines to fit my limitations.
					
						Best gym in Des Moines!! I’ve gotten amazing results by attending classes here! It’s a beautiful clean space with so many fun classes, equipment, and teachers! It’s family owned with amazing resources and opportunities! I will recommend Aptitude to everyone!!			
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Amanda Bernhard		
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Amanda Bernhard

						Best gym in Des Moines!! I’ve gotten amazing results by attending classes here! It’s a beautiful clean space with so many fun classes, equipment, and teachers! It’s family owned with amazing resources and opportunities! I will recommend Aptitude to everyone!!
					
						The positive community and amazing coaches make this gym!! I love the class choices and always receive encouragement that meets my ability and goals. Aptitude has helped me find balance, strength and confidence in my life. You ladies rock!			
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Melissa Cribari		
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Melissa Cribari

						The positive community and amazing coaches make this gym!! I love the class choices and always receive encouragement that meets my ability and goals. Aptitude has helped me find balance, strength and confidence in my life. You ladies rock!
					
						This gym offers a different approach to your fitness that makes it approachable and fun. If your past experience has been the challenge of getting motivated to “get there” then Aptitude is for you. There is no pressure during the workouts and the right kind of positive reinforcement to keep it enjoyable. They offer flexible support and classes to keep you accountable to yourself which is often the biggest challenge of fitness. The individual’s fitness needs and goals are the focus and this translates to noticeable improvement. Finally a fitness studio that keeps you wanting more rather than something you dread doing!			
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Martin Squier		
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Martin Squier

						This gym offers a different approach to your fitness that makes it approachable and fun. If your past experience has been the challenge of getting motivated to “get there” then Aptitude is for you. There is no pressure during the workouts and the right kind of positive reinforcement to keep it enjoyable. They offer flexible support and classes to keep you accountable to yourself which is often the biggest challenge of fitness. The individual’s fitness needs and goals are the focus and this translates to noticeable improvement. Finally a fitness studio that keeps you wanting more rather than something you dread doing!
					
						Great facility and super friendly staff - love it!			
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Julie Osweiler		
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Julie Osweiler

						Great facility and super friendly staff - love it!
					
						An awesome gym!!!			
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Christopher PinkRolo		
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Christopher PinkRolo

						An awesome gym!!!
					
						Aptitude gym. Personal, community, safe, challenging, fun and professional. Glad I signed up!			
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Celeste Egger		
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Celeste Egger

						Aptitude gym. Personal, community, safe, challenging, fun and professional. Glad I signed up!
					
						I started this new journey a few months back. This isn’t your typically gym it’s like a personal trainer every class. Classes are small very non judgmental which was and is my biggest fear of any gym. Thank you for accountability and checking in.			
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Brittney Silas		
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Brittney Silas

						I started this new journey a few months back. This isn’t your typically gym it’s like a personal trainer every class. Classes are small very non judgmental which was and is my biggest fear of any gym. Thank you for accountability and checking in.
					
						After a week I experienced a mechanical issue with my car. Aptitude was able to accommodate me by allowing me to attend classes virtually! I am back on track, thanks to Aptitude, for helping me to meet my goals. Looking forward to experiencing gym time again without any downtime! Thanks Aptitude for your support…			
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Vonceil Stewart-Kai		
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Vonceil Stewart-Kai

						After a week I experienced a mechanical issue with my car. Aptitude was able to accommodate me by allowing me to attend classes virtually! I am back on track, thanks to Aptitude, for helping me to meet my goals. Looking forward to experiencing gym time again without any downtime! Thanks Aptitude for your support…
					
						The Golden Girls class at Aptitude Fitness is great. It's an opportunity to improve your strength, balance, and overall fitness through exercises geared for those of us who are no longer 25...or even 55. We enjoy each other and our time together.			
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Candy Nardini		
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Candy Nardini

						The Golden Girls class at Aptitude Fitness is great. It's an opportunity to improve your strength, balance, and overall fitness through exercises geared for those of us who are no longer 25...or even 55. We enjoy each other and our time together.
					
						I love Aptitude! In the three months I've been going I've definitely noticed that I'm stronger, but also I have better endurance and improved posture. The teachers are great at pushing and motivating, but they make sure you are using proper form and offer modifications as needed. I can also take my kids and they can play in the toy room while I work out at no additional cost, which is great!			
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Amy Brandt		
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Amy Brandt

						I love Aptitude! In the three months I've been going I've definitely noticed that I'm stronger, but also I have better endurance and improved posture. The teachers are great at pushing and motivating, but they make sure you are using proper form and offer modifications as needed. I can also take my kids and they can play in the toy room while I work out at no additional cost, which is great!
					
						Aptitude Fitness is an amazing fitness studio, truly designed to make you feel amazing after every workout. They have multiple couches that are all certified in everything that they teach so you can try TRX, FIIT and yoga all in one place. I personally love Pound which is a mix of cardio, FIIT and not sure of the wording but it works all the muscles and the music changes and keeps you engaged the whole time-plus it uses drumsticks so you can rockout! I think I have wrote a novel but really I could amazing group of women that I have met here excited to be a member!			
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Candice Smith		
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Candice Smith

						Aptitude Fitness is an amazing fitness studio, truly designed to make you feel amazing after every workout. They have multiple couches that are all certified in everything that they teach so you can try TRX, FIIT and yoga all in one place. I personally love Pound which is a mix of cardio, FIIT and not sure of the wording but it works all the muscles and the music changes and keeps you engaged the whole time-plus it uses drumsticks so you can rockout! I think I have wrote a novel but really I could amazing group of women that I have met here excited to be a member!
					
						I have been doing Golden Girls for at least 6 yrs. I feel so much better physically,mentally,and spiritually. Our teacher is experienced in her job of teaching seniors. I have become stronger in my all around body, particularly my upper body which we know is a weak area for women. The environment of the gym is welcoming and peaceful. I’m so happy that I have found the Aptitude Gym…..			
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Mary Doubrava		
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Mary Doubrava

						I have been doing Golden Girls for at least 6 yrs. I feel so much better physically,mentally,and spiritually. Our teacher is experienced in her job of teaching seniors. I have become stronger in my all around body, particularly my upper body which we know is a weak area for women. The environment of the gym is welcoming and peaceful. I’m so happy that I have found the Aptitude Gym…..
					

Motivating and Modifying for Wellness

Aptitude Fitness is somewhere I can come where they motivate me, push me, help coach me when I do have setbacks, and when my knees don't work great, they've got the modifications to help me keep going.Aptitude has truly helped me succeed as far as I have in my wellness journey.

Amy I.

Challenging with a Routine that Fits Me

I hadn't been in a gym for a little while. Aptitude Fitness has given me a nice routine and I definitely know that I've gotten stronger. I'm able to do more things and feel better about the things I'm doing. I can challenge myself more now, using correct form, and am able to lift heavier weights.

Kate R.

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The Team

Elevate Your Fitness Experience

Testimonials

Motivating and Modifying for Wellness

Challenging with a Routine that Fits Me

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