Aptitude Fitness
About
Aptitude Fitness offers mixed martial arts and kickboxing training in a modern, well-equipped facility in Des Moines. The gym features certified coaches like founder Nikki Russell, who brings expertise in fitness, nutrition, and women's health, alongside personal trainer Anna. Members appreciate the variety of classes, modern equipment that works well, and the bright, roomy environment that feels clean and welcoming.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members love the awesome, kind, and motivating instructors who provide personalized help with form and make workouts fun. They consistently praise the modern equipment, clean and bright facility, and welcoming community atmosphere that feels like a supportive family. Specific achievements mentioned include increased strength, endurance, personal best 5k times, and training for competitions like the Women's Barbell event. Reviewers highlight the variety of classes, small group sizes, and the overall feeling of being valued and motivated to keep returning.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Renee Venaas
3 months ago
I love Aptitude Fitness! The instructors are awesome and make every workout fun. They give great tips and help with my strength training. The group fitness classes feel like a friendly community. I always leave feeling motivated. Highly recommend.
Alana Schares
5 months ago
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. I’m already seeing results and it feels like a great gym near me. Would definitely come back again.
Jennifer Burton
4 months ago
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.
Cara Corkrean
4 months ago
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.
Heather Soener
4 months ago
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 😄 I LOVE Aptitude Fitness, and am so glad I found it!! Highly recommend 👍👏
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 6:45 AM, 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 4:15 – 6:15 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:45 AM, 8:30 – 10:15 AM, 4:15 – 6:15 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 6:45 AM, 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 4:15 – 6:15 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 6:45 AM, 8:30 – 10:15 AM, 4:15 – 6:15 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 6:45 AM, 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Saturday: 7:00 – 9:45 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Nikki Russell
Founder, Certified Fitness and Nutrition Coach
Certified Fitness Coach (AFAA), Certified Nutrition Coach (PN Level 1), Certified Perimenopause & Menopause Coach (Integrative Women’s Health Institute)
Specializes in women’s health, hormone balance, and perimenopause/menopause wellness. Additional certifications in yoga foundations, barre, Axle, TRX, and Pound.
Anna
Personal Trainer
Mentioned in testimonials as providing great tips for strength training and leading fun group fitness classes.