Health & Fitness
Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Ames
Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.
A new year always feels like a reset — a moment to shake off the old routine and lean into what makes you feel strong, centered and refreshed. Lucky for us, Ames and the communities nearby offer plenty of gyms, studios and wellness spaces ready to help you move, unwind and recharge in 2026.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight some of the local places helping residents feel their best this season. We rounded up a few to explore — just be sure to confirm hours and offerings before you go.
1. Ames Fitness Center
📅 When: Gym open 7 days a week. Hours vary by day and location. See website for group fitness class schedule and personal training information.
📍 Where: North - 2622 Stange Rd #101, Ames, IA 50010; South - 3600 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010; West - 4700 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014
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2. Ignite Yoga
📅 When: Studio open 7 days a week, 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Class schedule varies by day. See website for details and sign-up information.
📍 Where: 2707 Stange Rd #101, Ames, IA 50010
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3. Ames Acupuncture
📅 When: Open for appointments Monday through Friday. Hours vary by day.
📍 Where: 1601 Golden Aspen Dr, #103, Ames, IA 50010
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4. Empoweress Studios (Pole, Barre, Strength, Dance + Fusion Fitness)
📅 When: Studio open 7 days a week, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Class schedule varies by day. See website for offerings and booking.
📍 Where: 819 Wheeler St, # 5, Ames, IA 50010
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5. Massage Heights Ames
📅 When: Open for appointments 7 days a week. Hours vary by day. Online booking available.
📍 Where: 637 Lincoln Way #103, Ames, IA 50010
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6. LIVE Hydration Spa Ames (IV Drip, Injections, Weight Loss, Aesthetic Therapies + More)
📅 When: Open for appointments 7 days a week. Hours vary by day. Online booking available.
📍 Where: 620 Lincoln Way, Ste 3, Ames, IA 50010
🔗 More info: Click here
7. Ames Yoga Center
📅 When: Class schedule varies. See website for offerings and registration information.
📍 Where: 121 South Maple Ave, Ames IA 50010
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8. THR'IV Wellness Redefined (IV Therapy, Detoxification, Weight Management, Nutrition Counseling + More)
📅 When: Open for appointments 7 days a week. Hours vary by day.
📍 Where: 213 Duff Ave, Ste 3B, Ames, IA 50010
🔗 More info: Click here
9. Surefire Fitness
📅 When: Open Monday through Saturday. Hours vary by day. See website for programs, class schedule and booking.
📍 Where: 126 S 3rd St, Ames, IA 50010
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10. Sunstone Massage & Bodywork
📅 When: Open for appointments 7 days a week. Hours vary by day.
📍 Where: 1228 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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Wishing you a grounded, energized start to the year — and plenty of moments that feel good.
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