Located at 2345 James St #3, Coralville, IA, Alchemy Strength and Conditioning is a standout gym offering a highly supportive environment for all fitness levels. The focus is on personalized coaching within small class sizes, ensuring each member receives individualized attention. Ethon and Sarah, the well-respected trainers, provide expert guidance and foster a community of encouragement and camaraderie. With no contracts or obligations, your first week is free to explore what makes Alchemy unique.

If you're looking for a welcoming gym that tailors workouts to your needs and emphasizes correct form and progress, Alchemy Strength and Conditioning is the place to be.

Pros:

  • Welcoming atmosphere for all fitness levels
  • Highly knowledgeable and supportive trainers
  • Personalized coaching in small class sizes
  • Strong community feel with friendly members
  • Adaptive workouts tailored to individual needs
  • Free first week with no obligations
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Daily varied routines to keep workouts interesting
  • Focus on correct form and injury prevention
  • Encouraging environment with plenty of motivation

Cons:

  • Limited hours of operation
  • No options for self-guided workouts
  • Small class sizes might limit availability

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Great location and friendly staff!!Rachel is an amazing personal trainer and is doing great at helping me achieve my goals.

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I've never found a gym quite like alchemy! The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming no matter your gender, age, or level of physical fitness.The class-based system allows the trainers (who are incredibly knowledgeable!) to teach you new movements or help perfect your form. You don't need any prior experience to start, and the classes can adapt to any fitness level while still being quite challenging. My strength and fitness have improved greatly since coming, and I've met a lot of very nice people too.Going to the gym is my favorite part of the day now!

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If you're looking for a really welcoming place, Alchemy is awesome! I tried out several area gyms before landing at Alchemy which is everything I wanted in a gym.We don't shame. No negative "encouragement". We believe that health is different for everyone and it's personal. The coaches get to know you and your needs. They've always modified for me with my arthritis and any injury.We also have a lot of fun! We are not gym bros, more like gym nerds 😉. We laugh a lot and support each other.So if you've always wanted to learn to lift, you have other goals, or you just want to be a part of a great community, you should come check us! Your first week is free and there's no obligations or contracts.

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I was afraid of the idea of fitness, but with the warm gym community. I felt at place, and welcome while going through the learning process. Ethon is a tremendous coach/trainer. He walks you through the process, and breaks down areas of opportunity that can be improved upon.When I first came to this gym I was a soft body. Now through the science of alchemy, I have become a peak of humanity specimen.Overall, i recommend this gym to everyone. You will feel welcome, and you will make so many friends.

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"Exercise" was one of the dirtiest words in my vocabulary. You want me to do what? Run? Workout? Turn red in the face from exertion? No thanks.That was until I found Alchemy! I knew I should workout - it was good for my cardiovascular health, my joints, my mental health, etc. And I tried several ways to do that - I couldn't stick with anything for more than a month. However, I've been going to Alchemy regularly for a year! And I like working out! Who have I become?The coaches understand that everyone's journey is different, and that's how they approach classes. They help to find the weight that is right for you, the modifications that are right for you. It's not necessarily about how heavy you can lift (which is really cool and all), but it's about having correct form and progressing with your weights/reps. I can see my progress this way and it's rewarding!The classes are small, so everyone gets dedicated attention for form, allowing for a breakdown of the movements to understand connections. Modifications are made for injuries, as well as simply the limits of your body (oh, you're tight here - there's a modification...and a stretch...for that!). There's structure and consistency to the workouts, connecting to the overarching program for that cycle, so you can really see your progress.Everyone is kind - Ethon/Sarah greet me with a smile and ask about how I'm doing, as well as supportive. They're very encouraging, and all the members are the same - we are a supportive bunch and love to cheer each other on. We joke, we laugh, we commiserate during hard workouts, and we get food!If you're looking for a place to start your fitness journey or to continue with it, this is the place. The workouts are fire and the people are even better. :)

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I don't know where to start. Everything about this gym is a positive experience- the staff, members, work outs, the facility. I love coming here every day! Every day is different routines. Gym/ class size is small and helps with individualized attention, motivation & encouragement.

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This gym has helped me change my attitude about fitness. I have gained so much strength, lost inches, and feel better! They are still pushing me to improve my diet...and succeeding. Very personalized, small groups, personal training available. Ethon and Sarah are very experienced and knowledgeable. And that's kind of an understatement. This gym has quickly become family to me. 9/12/22 Update -- Back post COVID. Still a wonderful group of people with health as their highest priority. So glad to be back!

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I've spent over a year, going into Alchemy three mornings/week, to do some of the most challenging physical activity of my life. In the process I've built muscle, lost weight and made some good friends. I started at Alchemy out of shape and without much endurance. Although I have a long way to go, before I will be satisfied with my progress, I am definitely much stronger, faster than the day I started and I'm able to hold my own in some very rigorous workouts.Alchemy is the gym for you if you:-Have never worked-out before.-Have worked-out some but don't currently have a gym.-Have worked-out a lot but are dissatisfied with the results from your current gym/trainer.-Are looking for a family atmosphere instead of just a big room with treadmills.-Are looking to build muscle, get healthy and/or looking for a safe, fun, healthy activity that is a good use of your time and hard-earned money.-Understand fitness is a journey, not a destination.-Enjoy debating the merits (or lack thereof) of Coors Lite.3/8/22 - I moved away from Iowa last fall. Since then I've been on a quest to find anything comparable to Alchemy. The gym I currently go to for HIIT is more corporate and less challenging. Sure I swear and get out of breath but not like I did at Alchemy. My main takeaway is that Alchemy prepared me for just about anything. I have the skills to push myself through intense workouts and the knowledge necessary to avoid injury in a less carefully coached environment. I cannot thank Ethon, Sarah and the rest of the coaches at Alchemy enough.

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If you're more interested in getting in better shape vs. holding a gym membership, this place is for you. The ever changing workouts are challenging and rewarding. Ethon and team do a great job working with individuals to ensure the workouts fit with each person's abilities. This ensures you always get the most out of each session, without risking injury. If you truly want to get in the best shape of your life, and have the drive to do so, look no further than Alchemy.

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Greatest gym I've ever been a member of. The owner is amazing. He really cares about the members. Always pushing us to get better and making sure we are doing it in a healthy safe manner. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get in better shape and be around a great group of people!

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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 5.0-star.

This business has 10 reviews.

The address is: 2345 James St #3, Coralville, IA 52241, United States .

The contact number is +1 319-600-6021

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