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Services

1. Is there a monthly membership fee?

No. You only pay for the services you choose to use, such as Private Training, Semi-Private Training, Recovery, or Group Fitness. Those training plans are monthly autopays.

2. Can I combine Personal Training. Semi-Private Training, and Group Fitness classes?

Yes. Many of our clients enjoy the benefits from the combination of our services. We customize plan to fit your goals, exercise experience, and help you find what you enjoy the most!

3. How many people are in a typical class?

Our group fitness classes range from 4-10 clients, depending on the class. 

Our Semi-Private groups are 2-4 clients.

We focus on small class sizes and pride ourselves in phenomenal customer service and personal attention to help you get the results you are looking for!

 

 

4. What services do you offer at Fitness By Design?

Private Training and Pilates

Semi-Private Training and Pilates

Group Fitness- Barre, Core, Strength Training, Fitness 101, Pietra Fitness, and Functional Flexability

Massage Therapy

Recovery sessions (infrared sauna and BEMER)

 

 

5. Can I attend a variety of classes?

Yes! Our group fitness class training plan allows you to attend ALL 6 of our group fitness classes. 

 Our Semi-Private training plan includes all of our Pilates or strength training groups.

 

Plans may also be combined! We customize all plans to fit your needs.

6. Do I need to sign up online or reserve my place in a class?

Yes, we require that you to sign in ahead online through the MINDBODY app or website. This reserves your place in a group fitness class or a semi private group.

You are welcome to come to any class in your plan, either as a drop-in client or a regular weekly client. Class sizes are limited based on equipment available or studio size.

  • CORE
  • BARRE
  • PIETRA FITNESS
  • STRENGTH TRAINING
  • FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY
  • FITNESS 101
  • SEMI-PRIVATE TRAINING PILATES AND STRENGTH
7. How do I pay for services?

All services are paid for by auto payments via ACH or credit card every 4 weeks, with 6 or 12 month commitment options. 

You can also purchase drop-ins for all of our services (private, semi-private, and group) online through your MINDBODY account or the App.

We also customize packages for those who travel, or need additional options for short term packages. 

Massage

1. How do I book a massage?

Our Massage Therapist, Ted Kunkle, schedules appointments directly with his clients. If you are interested in booking a massage session, please contact Ted Kunkle, LMT by clicking on the Massage Therapy tab on the home page or picking up his business card in our lobby.

Ted's background and contact information is listed on the FITNESS By Desing page under Massage Therapy.

https://fitnessbydesigndm.com/massage-therapy/ 

 

2. Where is the massage room located?

Our massage therapist has a room at our location at 414 61st Street in Des Moines. Please enter the west door. Our massage therapist, Ted Kunkle, will meet you in the lobby.

The massage room is in the hallway on the south side of our facility. Follow the signs!

My MINDBODY Account

1. Does MINDBODY have a mobile app?

Yes. Download the MINDBODY app for free on your iPhone or Android. Use it to reserve your place in a group, check class/private schedule, see your visits and more! It's a convenient way to stay connected and updated with FITNESS By Design when you are away from your computer.

2. Where do I log in to my MINDBODY account to reserve a place in a class or see my schedule?

MINDBODY WEBSITE INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Go to www.FitnessByDesign.com and click on the MINDBODY button in the FITNESS tab on the menu.
  2. Sign in with your email and password. 
  3. Click on CLASSES to view the schedule and sign in to a class or group. You can also click on the various tabs at the top to view class schedule, manage your account, see your visits, etc.

MINDBODY APP INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Download the free MINDBODY App on your phone or tablet. Once you log in, just click on EXPLORE to find my FITNESS BY DESIGN location and save it as your FAVORITE. (It will list Grimes, but that is the correct one!)
  2. Click on FBD and scroll down to SCHEDULE and book what class you want to attend.
  3. After you hit BOOK, it may ask you for your mobile number the first time, but won’t do that every time.
  4. Click on SUBMIT. Be sure you see the checkmark and the saying, “Enjoy your class”.

You can always check to see your schedule or the number of classes/passes remaining by clicking on PROFILE at the bottom righthand side.

 

Parking & Directions

1. How many locations does FITNESS By Design have?

There is 1 location on 61st Street in Des Moines, behind the Viva Mexican restaurant. 

2. Where is the parking lot entrance?

 We are located off of 61st Street, just north of the Viva Mexican Restaurant and west of Willow on Grand. You may park in the parking lot on the north side of the building; enter by the flag pole.

Once you park, you will see there are two entrances to our building. The east entrance leads to the Group Fitness studio, and the west entrance is used for the Pilates, private, massage, and recovery studios.