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Big Ferns Army
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Big Ferns Army

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About

Big Ferns Army offers MMA and kickboxing training in Des Moines, IA, with a coaching approach that emphasizes proper form and personal growth. The gym focuses on helping members develop strength and technique while maintaining a healthy lifestyle through nutrition guidance and meal prep challenges. Members consistently praise the supportive environment where they feel encouraged to take their time and truly feel each repetition during workouts.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members describe Big Ferns Army as feeling like home and family, with an unmatched atmosphere of support and motivation. They specifically praise Fernando's coaching style, which emphasizes proper form, encourages taking time with workouts, and provides guidance on healthy eating and weight management. Reviewers highlight how the community helps them achieve lifting goals, set state records, and develop self-love through consistent training. Multiple members mention staying with BFA for years because of the welcoming environment that makes them feel valued from day one.

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Barbara Rodriguez

a year ago

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I started working with Fern in 2016 and was one of the original members of the BFA Powerlifting team in 2017. Since then, I’ve competed in several powerlifting competitions and set multiple state records. The community and culture at Big Fern’s Army are fantastic, providing unwavering support and encouragement. Fern not only helps you excel in lifting but also teaches you how to maintain a healthy eating lifestyle and healthy weight. Whether you’re new to lifting or a seasoned competitor, you’ll find an incredible environment here to reach your goals. Highly recommend!

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Nicole Crusinberry

a month ago

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If you’re looking for a gym that truly feels like home, this is the place. The atmosphere is unmatched — supportive, motivating, and full of people who genuinely want to see you succeed. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced lifter chasing big numbers, you’ll feel welcomed and encouraged from day one

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Erica Garcia

a year ago

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Honestly, I've tried quite a few gyms. BFA is the only one that stuck and felt more like family. Since day one, Fernando and everyone there have been very supportive of my weight loss journey. It's not like other gyms I've experienced, where you have to hurry up and get out or lost when doing your workouts. In BFA, Fernando encourages you to take your time, to actually feel the reps when lifting, and pushes you to challenge yourself on doing more. Not only that, I've learned how to live a healthier lifestyle with their meal prep challenges. So, YES, I 100% recommend BFA.

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Will Penner

a year ago

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Big Ferns Army is GREAT I highly recommend BFA Becuase Fernando is the kindess man. And BFA is amazing PLACE!

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Christina Madden

a year ago

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I’ve been a member of BFA for over 3 years. With Ferns help, I’ve been able to meet and exceed all of my lifting goals. The support and direction I’ve been given has helped me to be consistent, love what I’m doing, and help me to love myself. This place has become a family to me. I heart BFA.

Contact

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2425 Hubbell Ave Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 5:00 – 7:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 – 7:00 AM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 – 7:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 – 7:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 – 10:15 AM

Sunday: 1:00 – 2:00 PM