Revgear
Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping - South Des Moines
mmaboxingkickboxing

Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping - South Des Moines

star4.5/5
(32 reviews)Excellent

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)

M

Matt Ellis

5 years ago

starstarstarstarstar

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.

B

Barbie VanWyk

2 years ago

starstarstarstarstar

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.

H

holli piagentini

2 years ago

starstarstarstarstar

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!!

H

Hannah Kilby

2 years ago

starstarstarstarstar

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!

R

Roy S

a year ago

starstarstarstarstar

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

location_on

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

person

Dana Soroka

Instructor

person

Matthew Harrington

Instructor

Marine Corps veteran (9+ years)

Iowa transplant and Marine Corps veteran. Started instructing to help others achieve life fitness balance.

person

Sarah Carter

Instructor

Began in 2013. Learned to persevere through challenges both in and out of the gym.

person

Shawna Johnson-Miers

Instructor

With Farrell's since 2010. Married with two children and practices law when not in the gym.

person

Jessica Christie

Instructor

person

Kay Musal

Instructor

Joined in 2005, instructs at 2 locations. Married with 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren.

person

Karri Fernandes

Instructor

person

Rachel Lendt

Instructor

person

Joe Cringer

Instructor

Joined in 2012. FXB improved strength, endurance, self-esteem, energy, and overall happiness.

person

Grant Pfeifer

Instructor

Started in 2015. Stays to help others after the community supported him through a personal loss.

person

Ryan Winter

Owner

Started Farrell's in 2014. Part of the Farrell's Southside family with his wife and three kids.

person

Brandi Dinnen

Instructor

person

Barbie Van Wyk

Head Coach / Manager

person

Amy Fagan

Instructor

Started in 2013 after second baby. Addicted to the intense workouts and loves helping others reach goals.

person

Denise Best

Instructor

Started in 2009. Journey from 350lbs to Instructor. Has 5 girls and is elated to pay it forward.

person

Jamie Tarr

Instructor

Started in 2009. Farrell's keeps him in shape for his tactical team, defensive tactics, and police reserves.

person

Mary Fox

Instructor

person

Kelly Kraska

Instructor

Mom of two. Joined in 2015 after having her youngest son. 4:15 am instructor.

person

Emilie Van Dis

Instructor

person

Tatum Foster

Instructor