Strong. Confident. Empowered.
Aptitude Fitness is a women's-focused gym serving Des Moines, Clive, and the surrounding communities, created for women who want to feel stronger, more confident, and at home in their fitness journey. Through intentional strength training, supportive coaching, and a welcoming community, we help women build real-life strength for every stage of life.
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What We Offer
Strength & Conditioning programs designed to meet your body where it is nowโand adapt with you as life evolves.
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Expert Certified Coaching from trainers who understand womenโs health and fitness needs across different life stages.
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Nutrition Guidance to support hormone balance and overall wellness throughout all stages of life.
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Why Women Choose Us
Safe, supportive environment where everybody is welcome.
Focus on sustainable progressโnot quick fixesโso you feel strong inside and out.
Inclusive Community in a judgement free zone where we encourage, uplift, and celebrate one another.
Testimonials
Discover What Our Members Love About Aptitude Fitness
Aptitude Fitness is an awesome gym. The facility is always clean, the equipment is great, and thereโs everything you need to get a solid workout in. The staff is friendly, helpful, and creates a really welcoming environment. Iโd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to work out!!
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Trystin Stille
Aptitude Fitness is an awesome gym. The facility is always clean, the equipment is great, and thereโs everything you need to get a solid workout in. The staff is friendly, helpful, and creates a really welcoming environment. Iโd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to work out!!
Literally LOVE this place! All of the coaches are extremely encouraging and customize their classes to what you need. They give modifications for everything and anything you could want. Additionally, they know when to push you a little - I was using the same weight for about a month until one of them suggested I try "just a little more" and what do you know, it was easy ๐ช๐ผ
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Amanda Mulcahy
Literally LOVE this place! All of the coaches are extremely encouraging and customize their classes to what you need. They give modifications for everything and anything you could want. Additionally, they know when to push you a little - I was using the same weight for about a month until one of them suggested I try "just a little more" and what do you know, it was easy ๐ช๐ผ
One of the greatest gyms ever! Aptitude Fitness is truly about empowering everyone who walks through their door. From their personalized approach and fitness classes to all the plants throughout the gym, everything feels welcoming and intentional. You feel relaxed while still getting a great workout in. It's the kind of gym where everyone encourages one another, helping you build strength, confidence, and a genuine sense of community. I'd highly recommend Aptitude to everyone!!
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Liz Robbins
One of the greatest gyms ever! Aptitude Fitness is truly about empowering everyone who walks through their door. From their personalized approach and fitness classes to all the plants throughout the gym, everything feels welcoming and intentional. You feel relaxed while still getting a great workout in. It's the kind of gym where everyone encourages one another, helping you build strength, confidence, and a genuine sense of community. I'd highly recommend Aptitude to everyone!!
I've been going to Aptitude Fitness for 3 years. The small gym environment and small classes allows the instructors to help me on my form and helps form a great community of support. The variety of classes are never boring. Since starting, I've increased my strength and endurance and have stayed motivated through regular monthly challenges. They helped me attain a personal best 5k and now I'm training for the Women's Barbell competition (something I never thought would have been possible when I started). Great gym and great instructors that make me want to keep going.
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Jennifer Burton
I've been going to Aptitude Fitness for 3 years. The small gym environment and small classes allows the instructors to help me on my form and helps form a great community of support. The variety of classes are never boring. Since starting, I've increased my strength and endurance and have stayed motivated through regular monthly challenges. They helped me attain a personal best 5k and now I'm training for the Women's Barbell competition (something I never thought would have been possible when I started). Great gym and great instructors that make me want to keep going.
I love Aptitude Fitness. The instructors are super friendly and always help me with my workouts. They show great form and keep me motivated. My favorite is the barbell classes. The personal trainer advice is spot on and pushes me when I need it and helps me feel stronger each class. I get excited to return here again for my next strength training session.
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Melissa Horton
I love Aptitude Fitness. The instructors are super friendly and always help me with my workouts. They show great form and keep me motivated. My favorite is the barbell classes. The personal trainer advice is spot on and pushes me when I need it and helps me feel stronger each class. I get excited to return here again for my next strength training session.
I love Aptitude Fitness. The equipment is new and works great. The atmosphere feels friendly and clean. The instructors are kind and help you with the right moves. The whole facility is bright and roomy. I have seen real results and feel stronger. If you are looking for a gym near me, this is the place. If happiness had a location on Google Maps, it would be here.
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Cara Corkrean
I love Aptitude Fitness. The equipment is new and works great. The atmosphere feels friendly and clean. The instructors are kind and help you with the right moves. The whole facility is bright and roomy. I have seen real results and feel stronger. If you are looking for a gym near me, this is the place. If happiness had a location on Google Maps, it would be here.
Aptitude Fitness is an absolutely fabulous facility and program!! The classes are small and very well facilitated. I love the variety of workouts that are offered throughout the day, and 45 minutes is the perfect amount of time. Being able to sign up online is super helpful. The atmosphere is upbeat and accepting, anyone is welcome and valued. And best of all, the instructors are top notch! They each have their own style and personality, and all are encouraging, supportive and motivating. They make working out enjoyable ๐ I LOVE Aptitude Fitness, and am so glad I found it!! Highly recommend ๐๐
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Heather Soener
Aptitude Fitness is an absolutely fabulous facility and program!! The classes are small and very well facilitated. I love the variety of workouts that are offered throughout the day, and 45 minutes is the perfect amount of time. Being able to sign up online is super helpful. The atmosphere is upbeat and accepting, anyone is welcome and valued. And best of all, the instructors are top notch! They each have their own style and personality, and all are encouraging, supportive and motivating. They make working out enjoyable ๐ I LOVE Aptitude Fitness, and am so glad I found it!! Highly recommend ๐๐
I love Aptitude Fitness! The equipment is modern and works great, the atmosphere is friendly and clean, the instructors are helpful and motivating, and the facility feels welcoming. Iโm already seeing results and it feels like a great gym near me. Would definitely come back again.
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