Next Level Extreme Fitness- Des Moines — Local services in Urbandale

September 2015 I had a baby. 3 years went by and I figured the weight would just fall off by being more active with my new baby/child. Well the opposite happened... I got lazy, tired, and bigger than I had ever been in my life. I was eating what I wanted, drinking what/when I wanted, etc. I had a couple friends that had gone to Next Level for a couple of years and had some great success. I remember sitting on the front steps of my house with my husband and tell him how unhappy I was with myself. We couldn't really afford a gym membership but we both agreed that it would be worth it if I actually went. We would just cut other unnecessary items out of our lives to make the funds available for the new gym membership. What's your health really worth anyway? EVERYTHING! Next Level was all I thought about for the next two weeks as I waited for the new session to start. I signed up online for the EFT option, meaning I was locked in for 6 months no matter what. Then I decided I would jump start my fitness journey and attend the two Trial Classes that week before the session started. I'll be honest... I didn't go on Tuesday. I was scared and made all the excuses. I did go on Thursday and my exact thoughts before, during and after class were "What the H*LL did I just get myself into?" As I looked like a large cherry tomato walking out of the gym to my car, two girls were walking out as well and one said to me "The first couple weeks are nothing like the trial classes. Ryan makes them harder for a reason so people know they're going to be challenged throughout the session." That girl (now I know her as Callie), quite literally saved my life that day. Fast forward... I have been going to this gym now for 16 months. It's literally the best part of my day! Even when I'm struggling. Yes, it was rough to get started. But each day/week/month I noticed something different about myself. The first month, I noticed I was able to get up and out of bed much earlier as I'm usually a night owl. After about 3 weeks, I was able to complete a Gauntlet and Black Friday without having to take a break to catch my breath. I started lifting heavier. I made so many new friends and counting! I have become such a better person since joining this gym. I am healthier inside and out. The best part of the gym? The trainers! They have this infectious attitude. You literally want to stay after class every day just to talk to them about anything. They are great role models, trainers, and friends! I have become such a better person inside and out, mentally and physically! Not only have I noticed, friends have noticed, co-workers have noticed, strangers have noticed. If you're still with me and reading this thank you... I'll leave you with this last thought, it's kind of my slogan. A year from now, you'll wish you started today! Join me! Join us! You...

A lot of times when we have been doing workout routines for a while, we get in a slump and get bored. With utmost certainty, I can tell you that is not a subject of concern at Next Level. I have been attending NLXF for over 2.5 years now (longer than any other workout routine I’ve ever tried), and I feel not only stronger physically and mentally, but fully supported along my fitness journey. With access to knowledgeable trainers that have nutrition experience and backgrounds, they set the stage for complete success. They care about you and they want to see you succeed. If you miss a few days, you will be pleased to see a message in your inbox from one of the trainers asking what is going on with you, and when you will be back. While they have this available to you, they supply workouts that are tough and enjoyable. One of my favorite things about this gym is that each day I come in, I come in to something different than the day/session before. If you don’t choose Next Level Extreme Fitness as your gym, you are missing out on far more than just a gym. You are missing out on a family,...

Being a part of the NLXF family has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life. The trainers are GREAT. Music is always ON POINT. Workouts are super KILLER. Always dying and hurt but of course in a good way. There is not one day I leave the gym regretting my decision of waking up at 4am in the morning to make it to the 5am class. If you asked me to go to the gym at 5am a year ago from today I’d tell you that you’re trippin. It’s always, always, ALWAYS worth it.

On a personal note, this gym is more to me than just the fitness. This gym has done so much for me mentally and has helped me find myself. I’ve made a complete 180 and I’m never going back. I give a big thanks to NLXF and the lifetime friendships I’ve made along the way of being here. This gym in one of my main sources of happiness, I’m definitely...