NOTE: In late September and early October, the gym is getting a makeover. The child care area is expanding as is the Next Level area.
Facebook posts suggest that most areas of the gym are getting rehabbed as well.
This place doesn't have the gleam and slickness of new gyms in the area, this place does have something for everyone. From the dedicated "meatheads" to the beginning exerciser, you will see all types of people here. The gym does have personal trainers on staff to get you started on your fitness journey. The machines are fairly new, clean and in good condition. The heavier equipment is also in good shape but there could be more of that type of equipment. Dumbbells are also newer and clean, but seem to be in short supply at times.
While the interior of the gym looks quite worn and could use a good paint job, the place is impeccably clean. The staff seem to be wiping, and vacuuming consistently. I would suggest they pay attention to the men's locker room and bathroom. This could use some repairs such as affixing the toilet seats to the actual toilet (I keep sliding off) and repairing drywall that has been waterlogged. They also need to lose the nasty carpeting. This may account for the lingering junior high school gym odor. The air conditioning and heating is also inconsistent in heating and cooling.
The free classes here seem to be well attended and popular. The gym also houses Fighterbody Fitness and Next Level Extreme Fitness. Joining these two programs will get you gym privileges. (See separate reviews for these programs.)
There are three locations across the area. The Waterloo location, the newest and the best smelling, is a 24 hour gym.
Cedar Falls has free child care.