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Your Journey Begins at APTITUDE
Welcome to the Aptitude Community!
Why not fuse the exhilaration of a challenging workout with the comfort of a friendly gathering? That's exactly what we did. Thus, Aptitude Fitness took shape.
Of course, it wasn't as simple as that, but our essence has always been to establish a fitness hub where anyone and everyone feel welcomed and assured of the support they need to achieve their goals.
At Aptitude, we staunchly believe that your current performance is not the ceiling of your capabilities.
Whether you are an endurance athlete preparing for your next big race, a mother yearning to regain her fitness, or someone who wishes to go about their day unimpeded by physical limitations, our range of classes, training regimes, and personalized coaching are engineered to guide you there.
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.
Because at Aptitude, 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.
UNLEASH YOUR STRENGTH, CELEBRATE GOOD COMPANY
Testimonials
Discover What Our Members Love About Aptitude Fitness
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
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!
Great coaches, friendly and supportive environment, beautiful new facilities, judgement-free, the best classmates.
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Joan Moll
Great coaches, friendly and supportive environment, beautiful new facilities, judgement-free, the best classmates.
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
I love Apptitude! The staff are very accommodating! They are always ready to suggest options for adapting routines to fit my limitations.
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
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…
I love the small gym environment and community feel. I’ve been here since day one!
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Tina I.
I love the small gym environment and community feel. I’ve been here since day one!
Great people, great camaraderie, great coaches, just a great gym!
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Kirk Tibbetts
Great people, great camaraderie, great coaches, just a great gym!
Aptitude Fitness offers a wide variety of classes to take. The coaches are always so positive and genuinely want to see you succeed at your goals. There is no judgment here!
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Gail K
Aptitude Fitness offers a wide variety of classes to take. The coaches are always so positive and genuinely want to see you succeed at your goals. There is no judgment here!
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
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!
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
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 started at aptitude almost a year ago. I have never wanted to take any step into any gym. This gym is not like a traditional gym. I have never felt more comfortable than I do going here the instructors are all extremely kind , helpful and supportive. I have reached more goals being here than I have in the last 11 years of my weight loss and fitness journey. I will always continue to go here. It now feels more like family than anything there. Really enjoy seeing my peers in each and every class I attend. Thank you aptitude for making the gym a safe place and comfortable.
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Tia silas
I started at aptitude almost a year ago. I have never wanted to take any step into any gym. This gym is not like a traditional gym. I have never felt more comfortable than I do going here the instructors are all extremely kind , helpful and supportive. I have reached more goals being here than I have in the last 11 years of my weight loss and fitness journey. I will always continue to go here. It now feels more like family than anything there. Really enjoy seeing my peers in each and every class I attend. Thank you aptitude for making the gym a safe place and comfortable.
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
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!
Came for the classes, stayed for the community ❤️. The trainers are so helpful and able to give feedback/adjustments to moves if needed. If I skip class too often, I eventually get a text checking in to make sure I’m ok. There’s a good amount of variety, everything from yoga and barre to weightlifting and kickboxing. 11/10
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Miranda K
Came for the classes, stayed for the community ❤️. The trainers are so helpful and able to give feedback/adjustments to moves if needed. If I skip class too often, I eventually get a text checking in to make sure I’m ok. There’s a good amount of variety, everything from yoga and barre to weightlifting and kickboxing. 11/10
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
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!
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
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!!
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
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
Great facility and super friendly staff - love it!
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
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.
Since attending fitness classes I have more energy and mobility! Love the welcoming environment and personal guidance. Sjs
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Dennis Schultz
Since attending fitness classes I have more energy and mobility! Love the welcoming environment and personal guidance. Sjs
Aptitude gym. Personal, community, safe, challenging, fun and professional. Glad I signed up!
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Celeste Egger
Aptitude gym. Personal, community, safe, challenging, fun and professional. Glad I signed up!
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
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.
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
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…..
I love the variety of classes, as well as the positivity and friendliness of the coaches and members. The coaches design fun but challenging workouts and they are always encouraging me to push myself to get the best results. I also like the periodic challenges as a way to keep things interesting.
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Jill D
I love the variety of classes, as well as the positivity and friendliness of the coaches and members. The coaches design fun but challenging workouts and they are always encouraging me to push myself to get the best results. I also like the periodic challenges as a way to keep things interesting.
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
Aptitude is a great place to work out with a variety of classes to help you on your fitness journey.
An awesome gym!!!
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Christopher PinkRolo
An awesome gym!!!
Aptitude Fitness is a great gym! The members and coaches make it such a fun, motivating gym! There's always challenges going to keep you motivated. The coaches are always there to help you during the workouts and outside of the workouts for anything you need. I really enjoy Aptitude Fitness and I’m so happy to be a member!
The TotalFit program has given me the accountability I needed, a great nutrition plan to follow, and guidance from my coach. I’ve been able to reach my goals that I’ve been trying to accomplish for myself and even created new goals! I love the personalized workouts, nutrition plans and using the InBody scans to see the progress I’ve worked hard for.
The TotalFit program has given me the accountability I needed, a great nutrition plan to follow, and guidance from my coach. I’ve been able to reach my goals that I’ve been trying to accomplish for myself and even created new goals! I love the personalized workouts, nutrition plans and using the InBody scans to see the progress I’ve worked hard for.
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Nicole R
Aptitude Fitness is a great gym! The members and coaches make it such a fun, motivating gym! There's always challenges going to keep you motivated. The coaches are always there to help you during the workouts and outside of the workouts for anything you need. I really enjoy Aptitude Fitness and I’m so happy to be a member!
The TotalFit program has given me the accountability I needed, a great nutrition plan to follow, and guidance from my coach. I’ve been able to reach my goals that I’ve been trying to accomplish for myself and even created new goals! I love the personalized workouts, nutrition plans and using the InBody scans to see the progress I’ve worked hard for.
The TotalFit program has given me the accountability I needed, a great nutrition plan to follow, and guidance from my coach. I’ve been able to reach my goals that I’ve been trying to accomplish for myself and even created new goals! I love the personalized workouts, nutrition plans and using the InBody scans to see the progress I’ve worked hard for.
Amy I.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.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.
Kate R.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.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.