Reviews of Alchemy Strength and Conditioning (Gym)

Jon Burke

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.

Bruce Elgin

Great gym with great staff!

Burton Wilcox

Great people and great coaches. It doesn't matter what size or age you are, as long as you show up the coaches will work with you and the fellow classmates will cheer you on. All around great place. Been with them since the beginning, and am sad to be leaving the area and this gym.

Allan Berger

New gym (2016) with brand new equipment. Even though the gym is new, the head trainer (Ethon) has been working in the greater Iowa City area for years. He does an unparalleled job of knowing the members. I believe Ethon can tailor a workout for anyone: from novice to performance athlete. I'm in my mid-40s and I feel welcome even though I'm no gym rat. Ethon has kept me motivated and progressing in my fitness goals for the last two years.

Eric Boucher

Top gym for all around fitness. Came as an edurance athlete looking to round out my training and never left. Improved in power, form, range of motion, and fewer overuse injuries. Got in a pool after not swimming for months in the off season and hadn't lost any speed. Great owner, coaches, and other members. Can't remember recommend enough.

Sam Ingersoll

Alchemy offers strength, conditioning, and explosiveness training for elite youth athletes. Our daughter is ripped and has shown huge gains in only 6 months. She will continue to train there for the next 4 years until college. I only wish we had started this 3 years ago. The owners Ethon and Sarah are great mentors too.

Ben Edkin

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.

Mark Lynch

Incredible training and a great community!

Bruce Ayati

Best function fitness gym in the Iowa City area

Linda Banwarth

Ethon can work wonders if you work with him.

Alex Martin

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!