5 Best Gyms in Downtown, Des Moines IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 15 gyms in Downtown, Des Moines IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five gyms and fitness studios serving Downtown Des Moines, from a round-the-clock barbell club to class-based studios and personal training. It is meant for residents, downtown workers and visitors who want a workout spot they can trust. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left one, drawn from 15 qualifying businesses. Each entry notes hours, address, accessibility details and what reviewers mention, so you can pick a place that suits your schedule and training style.
#1
DSM Barbell Club
★ 5 (142 Google reviews)Gym
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DSM Barbell Club at 309B SE 8th St is open 24 hours every day. Reviewers mention a serious training culture where everyone is there to put in work, plus a large stock of specialty bars, racks and functional equipment. Several reviewers describe structured coaching in powerlifting, Olympic lifting and strongman, and a visiting traveler found the drop-in experience easy. The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Strength and powerlifting training
- Address
- 309B SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
#2
GETITWRIGHT FITNESS
★ 5 (135 Google reviews)Personal trainer
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GETITWRIGHT FITNESS is a personal training business at 2323 Grand Ave Ste 88, open 5 am to 8 pm on weekdays, 5 am to 1 pm on Saturday, and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention feeling stronger after the first week, help staying consistent even while traveling, and a Saturday group workout with a live DJ keeping the energy up. The parking, entrance and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Accountable one-on-one and group training
- Address
- 2323 Grand Ave Ste 88, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–8 pm; Mon 5 am–8 pm; Sat 5 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5 am–8 pm; Tue 5 am–8 pm; Wed 5 am–8 pm
#3
Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - Downtown
★ 5 (110 Google reviews)Fitness center
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This fitness center at 1717 Ingersoll Ave opens at 5:30 am on weekdays and 7 am on weekends. Reviewers mention a wide mix of classes, including Power Sculpt, Hot Yoga with Weights, Power Yoga levels and newer Pilates sessions. They also point to easy online booking, parking out front, gentle form corrections and the option to use other studios in the area. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Yoga, barre and Pilates classes
- Address
- 1717 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–5 pm; Mon 5:30 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 7 am–5 pm; Thu 5:30 am–7 pm; Tue 5:30 am–7 pm; Wed 5:30 am–7 pm
#4
Genesis Health Clubs - Southridge
★ 4.7 (498 Google reviews)Gym
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Genesis Health Clubs - Southridge sits at 1111 E Army Post Rd and runs 5 am to 10 pm most weekdays, closing at 8 pm Friday and opening 7 am to 6 pm on weekends. Reviewers mention a pool, full-facility access with a single membership, personal training and a clean, well-kept space. Feedback on the front desk is mixed, and one reviewer disliked the bathroom doors. Accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Full-facility gym with a pool
- Address
- 1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–8 pm; Mon 5 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 5 am–10 pm; Tue 5 am–10 pm; Wed 5 am–10 pm
#5
Krave Gym Des Moines
★ 5 (106 Google reviews)Fitness center
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Krave Gym Des Moines, at 555 17th St Unit 104, is listed as open 24 hours daily. Reviewers mention coached classes built around stations for strength, agility, endurance and striking, and say beginners with no lifting background felt welcome. Others describe a no-pressure trial workout with a clear walk-through of membership options and an energetic team atmosphere. The car park, entrance and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Station-based group classes
- Address
- 555 17th St Unit 104, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
How we made this list
We looked at 15 gyms in Downtown, Des Moines IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- DSM Barbell Club is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated gym on this list?
DSM Barbell Club ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 142 reviews. GETITWRIGHT FITNESS is second at 5 from 135 reviews.
Which gyms in Downtown, Des Moines IA are open late?
DSM Barbell Club and Krave Gym Des Moines are listed as open 24 hours.
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