They are always busy but it isnt their fault. There are other spots in the gym where i can still workout. They change their towel consistently for sanitary purposes.They have most of the machine for specefic muscle. They also offer classes such as yoga, barre and cross training. As a student of this school, these are all free.

The best place for all the fitness savy people in iowa state university. The gym is very well equiped with all the excercise equipment. They also have a rock climbing wall and a leisure pool with high-dive. The gym space is also available for reservations for tournaments, student groups etc. There are multiple courts for basketball and volleyball/badminton. They have 2 indoor running tracks and a complete cycling studio! There a lockers available for day use as well and they also have individual shower rooms. There are fitness classes over here which you can join. Above all, this is free for ISU students :)

A very nice gym with plenty of exercise equipment and space for doing a variety of sports. When you first walk into the gym, youll be greeted by the giant rock climbing wall. After getting through the front entrance, first floor has a bunch of weight lifting equipment, the casual pool that is accessible through the locker rooms, and 3 courts toward the back of the gym (usually setup for basketball, volleyball, and badminton). Equipment rental and towel service can also be found on the first floor. Going up either set of the stairs, the second floor has all the cardio equipment, along with some more weight training equipment, and an indoor track. If you know where youre going, you will also find a connection to the old gym where there are 2 more basketball courts, another indoor track (banked), and access to the personal training facility. The sky bridge to Beyer hall (the actual lap pool) has more elliptical machines. The gym tends to be most busy during the first month of each semester. However, you can easily avoid the crowd by showing up early or workout during the day while other people are in class. There are plenty of free group classes that you can also take. Check the recreational services website to find out group class schedules.

Great gym! All the equipment you could ask for and its all well kept and in working order. Only downside is that it often gets very busy around the afternoon and it often becomes a hassle to find an open bench or use a certain machine like the leg press which they only have one of.

Awesome place, but as the semester has started it is always, always crowded. This virus has also screwed things up. We need at least 50-100% more of everything. At least 10 more power racks to do deadlifts and squats are needed

Best. Gym. Ever. Their staff is super friendly and incredibly helpful. I especially like the rock climbing wall. I had never been very successful with climbing but the folks at state gym made sure I had a great time, and made it 3/4 of the way to the top to boot!

Fully-equipped and sanitized

State of art facility at Iowa State University.

Better than all the other recreation places on campus. A very good gym. The swimming pool times are something that takes getting used to, but overall its pretty good.

Has an AMAZING Outdoor Recreation Program and climbing wall!

Out of the place...bestest gym EVER!!! Love to hang out here! The vibes, the energy the equipments .... everything about STATE GYM is awesome.. i love playing racket ball here...and swimming pool badminton court basketball courts are nice

State Gym is a huge facility with a ton of relatively new, top quality equipment. That said, it is almost always crowded which can be frustrating, especially if you like to workout with free weights. The bench presses and squat racks are frequently occupied right up to close (midnight during the week). There may be an optimal time to go (like during the day when many students are in class), but I havent found it yet. I personally wouldnt attend this facility if I didnt have to pay for a membership with my tuition, but if you dont mind a really busy gym, this place has great amenities.

Good gym with lots of new equipment. However, usually really crowded -especially at peak hours which makes it hard to use the equipment that you want. Would suggest lied gym over state.

Its a very safe environment.

This place is great. I usually go here around 10pm after the rush, so there’s plenty of equipment open when I am there. The track is pretty nice (wish it was longer). Also I wish ISU would take out some of those (useless) treadmills and replace them with more lifting equipment, or even more rowing machines. Still an awesome place, I’d pick this over any private gym any day.

Great place to work out. Have been coming here for 8 years. Never a dull moment. This gym has the environment you want in a gym. The equipment is nice and the prices are fine if your no longer a student.

Best gym in town, no doubt about that. There are times that there are a lot of people in it, but luckily their hours are very versatile. If you prefer a quieter time I would advise to come in very early in the morning. There is also the advantage of classes that you can sign up for, for literally any kind of gym practice available (crossfit, yoga, hit, etc), plus their facilities are a state of the art in technology and machinery available. The stuff is very friendly and helpful.

Machines are good, but a lot of the benches are so worn out that they wiggle. Friendly and very helpful staff. Around 5 PM the place is sometimes very busy and waiting times are common. On the flip side it is a cheap place to work out in.

So I guess this is where ISU people work out. No wonder their athletic teams are SO competitive.

Its ok but not very cosy and there is no paper to wipe sweat so improvement is needed. Iowa state is enforcing unlawful orders which is unconstitutional and should be prosecuted

Lots of weights, few racks. Never touched the track or pool but they look great. Dont go early.

Best gym in Ames. If you are an alumni, get a membership and join. No time like today to get in shape. They have a great personal trainer program also.

Management is mean and should give all of the 2-5 shifts to Kelsey.

Great Iowa games except for the gyms upstairs without air.

Clean facility. Cares about covid measures

Clean, new facility with good staff. It can get crowded.

Usually packed with students, but has a decent equipment selection.

Not easy to navigate

It’s a pretty nice place to work out my muscles after hurting my brain too much. Love the fact that having number of cardio machines which countered to the very few lifting equipments on 1st floor.

Nice renovation.. beautiful architectureHistoric building

Great Place to work out, most often open and open environment. Can be somewhat crowded after the start of the year when everyone makes their new years resolutions.

One of Iowa State University gyms. It is a great place to: swim, play indoor sports, run, and lift weights. Plus, you can rent outdoor equipment inside.

Great place, have a wide range of equipment. Sometimes its too packed during peak hours.

Wide range of equipment and helpful staff

Missing some key equipment, but makes up for it with impressive amenities

It’s a really nice place. Most of the time is crowded which is unfortunate because the equipments are very limited.

Good place to workout. Gets super crowded at the beginning of the semester and is generally full during the evening (after 6 pm)

Great amenities and selection of equipment

Best gym that currently exists

Best gym on Iowa states campus

Everything is pritty updated and the tv in the pool area is asume

Amazing trainers, wide range of options for working out

Super place but it can get crowdy at times

Great variety with helpful staff

They have everything for everyone

State > Leid

Go rock climb

Meh

Bros and weights.

Has everything for workouts

Pool