Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping - South Des Moines
About
Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping in South Des Moines offers a comprehensive martial arts and fitness experience with disciplines including MMA, boxing, and kickboxing. The gym features a large team of over 20 instructors and coaches, including Marine Corps veteran Matthew Harrington and Head Coach/Manager Barbie Van Wyk, providing diverse expertise across multiple fighting styles. Members appreciate that the program is adaptable to any fitness level or age, with workouts designed to accommodate beginners through advanced practitioners while allowing individuals to control their own intensity level. The kickboxing classes serve as effective HIIT workouts that help members achieve noticeable changes in body composition over time.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's family-like atmosphere and supportive community, with many calling the experience life-changing and the best workout program they've ever used. They appreciate the adaptable workouts suitable for all fitness levels and ages, the ability to control intensity, and the noticeable changes in body composition. Specific compliments highlight the great instructors, coaches, managers, and owner Ryan Winter, along with the effective kickboxing HIIT workouts. However, some members express concerns that certain instructors don't pay enough attention to students, particularly newcomers who may need more guidance with equipment and technique.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Matt Ellis
5 years ago
Great workout! Instructors, coaches, managers and owner are great! Kickboxing is a great HIIT workout. Farrell's is the only workout I've been able to sustain since high school. I feel like family. It's been so good to be able to do virtual classes during my stay at home and great that we can now get back to class in person, even if it is on a limited basis. The program is adaptable to any fitness level or age. Definitely recommend if someone has trouble staying motivated doing their own workout at a traditional gym.
Barbie VanWyk
2 years ago
Farrell's has been the best workout program I have ever used. I love the workouts and the people make it even better. I love the freedom to make the level of intensity your own. There are all ages 20-70.
holli piagentini
2 years ago
Life changing! Southside Farrell's has been life changing for me and my family! They have great works, nutrition knowledge, passionate instructors and coaches and truly care about a persons overall health! Your not just a client or member... You become family! Highly recommend!!
Hannah Kilby
2 years ago
I absolutely LOVE this gym. Thankful for the recommendation from some friends to try it out. I've pushed myself more in the past few weeks than I have in a long time. Always an intense workout that leaves you feeling accomplished and your body composition continuously changing. Excited to see the 10 week change. Definitely recommend!
Roy S
a year ago
Farrells is a great place to work out! The managers and owners at this location are very understanding and very helpful. But… most of the instructors at this location do not pay much attention to the students/attendees.. you will not be greeted by them nor do they look happy to be there..they really don’t care to get to know students/attendees…they will instruct you to do the workouts as if youve done them before and you should already know how..The amount of times I have seen other attendees step in to help/teach or show new people to use the equipment or even hit the bag correctly is a handful. I would hate to see someone get hurt.
Contact
3311 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Dana Soroka
Instructor
Matthew Harrington
Instructor
Marine Corps veteran (9+ years)
Iowa transplant and Marine Corps veteran. Started instructing to help others achieve life fitness balance.
Sarah Carter
Instructor
Began in 2013. Learned to persevere through challenges both in and out of the gym.
Shawna Johnson-Miers
Instructor
With Farrell's since 2010. Married with two children and practices law when not in the gym.
Jessica Christie
Instructor
Kay Musal
Instructor
Joined in 2005, instructs at 2 locations. Married with 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren.
Karri Fernandes
Instructor
Rachel Lendt
Instructor
Joe Cringer
Instructor
Joined in 2012. FXB improved strength, endurance, self-esteem, energy, and overall happiness.
Grant Pfeifer
Instructor
Started in 2015. Stays to help others after the community supported him through a personal loss.
Ryan Winter
Owner
Started Farrell's in 2014. Part of the Farrell's Southside family with his wife and three kids.
Brandi Dinnen
Instructor
Barbie Van Wyk
Head Coach / Manager
Amy Fagan
Instructor
Started in 2013 after second baby. Addicted to the intense workouts and loves helping others reach goals.
Denise Best
Instructor
Started in 2009. Journey from 350lbs to Instructor. Has 5 girls and is elated to pay it forward.
Jamie Tarr
Instructor
Started in 2009. Farrell's keeps him in shape for his tactical team, defensive tactics, and police reserves.
Mary Fox
Instructor
Kelly Kraska
Instructor
Mom of two. Joined in 2015 after having her youngest son. 4:15 am instructor.
Emilie Van Dis
Instructor
Tatum Foster
Instructor