Surefire Fitness

I worked out at Surefire Fitness for the past three years until I moved away from Ames, and I'd absolutely recommend it for anyone looking to get fitter - whether you're a novice or someone coming in with a lot of comfort in the gym already.The structure of the workouts differs by day, with more of a cardio/group/fun focus on m/w/f, and strength days on t/t. On top of that, the trainers are a pretty knowledgeable bunch, so whenever I had an injury that kept me from doing the main exercise they provided lots of alternatives as well as advice on strengthening and regaining mobility.Overall, I'd say that this is by far the best choice in Ames if you're looking for fitness *and* a community - the groups are small and the trainers are very nice, so it ends up feeling like you're part of a big family.

I've been going to Surefire for over a year and it's the best gym I've been a member of! Group workouts are different each time, led by knowledgable trainers, and most importantly, really fun! I love the structure of the workouts; there are days (Tues/Thurs) that are focused on strength, and days (M/W/F) that are more cardio-based but also incorporate strength into it. Perfect for anyone! I'd highly recommend!

We have celebrated two birthday parties here and both times were great! My boys and their friends all had a lot of fun. The staff do a great job of keeping the kids busy and entertained!