Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping - Urbandale
About
This martial arts gym offers comprehensive training in MMA, boxing, and kickboxing under the guidance of experienced instructors including Head Coach Denise De Hamer, Master Trainer Todd Dorr, and a dedicated team of coaches. The facility provides structured programs like the popular 10-week challenge that combines intense workouts with nutritional education, along with regular kickboxing classes and flexible scheduling options. Members appreciate the multiple attendance choices and the program's dual focus on physical training and proper body fueling for sustainable results.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the welcoming, positive atmosphere where coaches and fellow participants actively support one another. They highlight personalized attention from instructors who work with all fitness levels, providing form corrections and motivation to help achieve goals. Specific coaches mentioned include Denise De Hamer for her welcoming energy and the entire coaching team for their dedication. Reviewers particularly appreciate the 10-week challenge program that combines workouts with nutritional education, and many describe life-changing transformations in weight loss and overall health.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Kari D
5 months ago
Farrell’s is fun and welcoming. Denise has such welcoming and positive energy and the trainers and members have been so friendly and giving me pointers on form during class. I have never been big on group workout, but Farrell’s doesn’t seem like a group workout at all!
April Adams Knudsen
3 months ago
Love the kickboxing classes M-W-F and the multiple options available to attend. Just started 8-weeks ago and really enjoying it!! Getting better each week and looking forward to 2026 and getting back into a healthy version of myself!
Stefanie Dinh-Nguyen
4 months ago
The 10-week challenge is a great program that keeps you engaged in a fun and motivating environment. I love that it not only focuses on workouts but also provides valuable education about nutrition. Learning how to fuel my body properly made a big difference in seeing real results from the challenge.
Frank M
a year ago
Positive atmosphere, great coaches and instructors and challenging workouts. Regardless of fitness level they will work with you to help reach your goals and inspire you to push beyond them. A great place to be where fitness blends with friendship and family.
Courtney Owens
2 years ago
Been a member since 2020! This is such special gym/location. Through their help I lost 75lbs in my first eight months. One of the owners, Denise, along with other members, helped support me during an infertility journey. Coaches helped me figure out how to lose weight while breastfeeding my daughter. Members and instructors get to know you, push you the right amount, in the right way, and are constantly giving advice and learning more themselves. This is a place where everyone is always challenging themselves to the next level, and everyone has respect for each other. I have never consistently gone into a gym before Farrell's - this place been an absolute game changer in my life! You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain, I definitely recommend coming in and trying at least a free trial week! See what we are all about! This is for ANYONE, yes, even you. 😊
Contact
8801 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 4:45 – 10:30 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Denise De Hamer
Head Coach / Instructor
Leads members on their journey, emphasizing community, accountability, and mutual support as part of the Farrell's process.
Kelli Underwood
Instructor
Todd Dorr
Master Trainer
5th degree Farrell's U.S. Martial Arts black belt
First black belt awarded from Farrells. Started Taekwondo with Lance Farrell in 1982, began teaching in 1984, received black belt in 1986.
Jason Parker
Instructor
Kyle Underwood
Instructor
Dave Noga
Instructor
Jessica George
Instructor