All-women's strength gym in Ankeny, Iowa Lift heavy. Be a Valkyrie.
Real strength training for women who are done shrinking. Barbells, coached technique and a room that pushes you. Your first session is free.
- Women only. Coached by women.
- Classes from 5 AM
- Daycare on site
- We rise by lifting others
- Strength over smallness
- Lift heavy things. Lift each other up.
- Stronger together
- Work. Grow. Be a Valkyrie.
Never lifted? Good. Start here.
Every class is coached. Your coach teaches the lift, locks in your form, then makes you earn the next plate. The woman next to you might be on session one or one hundred fifty. You both leave stronger.
- Every lift taught
- Beginner friendly, every class
- No cost. No commitment.
Nobody here lifts alone.
“We rise by lifting others” is painted on our wall. It is how the room works.
You train in a pack. A coach watches every rep. The women around you will not let you quit on the one you didn't think you had.
Strong at every stage.
Your body changes. The work doesn't stop. From a first squat at twelve to heavy lifts after menopause, there is a program built for where you are right now.
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Every season · Mon to SatExplore Large Group
Large Group Strength
Five structured training cycles, 8 to 16 weeks each, built around hormonal shifts and your goals. One hour, every lift coached.
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Midlife · Weekdays at noonExplore Thriving Through Transition
Thriving Through Transition
Strength for perimenopause and menopause. More resistance work to protect muscle and bone, with recovery matched to how you actually feel.
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Ages 12 to 18 · Tue and ThuExplore Young Valkyrie Athletes
Young Valkyrie Athletes
Proper lifting technique, conditioning for her sport, and confidence that follows her off the field.
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Pregnancy and after · By appointmentExplore Personal Training
Personal Training
One-on-one coaching built around your body and your goals, through pregnancy, postpartum or a plateau. It starts with a free consultation.
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Recovery · Mon, Tue, Thu, SatExplore Yoga
Yoga
Mobility, breath and recovery with Sarah Kate Bode, 200 RYT and RPYT. Recovery is part of the work.
Sessions, and counting.
Every session counts here. Literally. When a member hits a milestone, the whole room celebrates with her: 110, 150, 170 and climbing.
The sign she holds up says it best: stronger together, unstoppable alone. Everyone's count starts at one.
No judgment. No shrinking.
From the women who show up and do the work.
It's a place where you can show up, work hard, and feel strong without any judgment.
Nancy P What I appreciate most is that the coaches focus on proper form and building real strength rather than just pushing you to lift as heavy as possible.
Iwalani B It truly caters to women of all fitness levels and ages, whether you're just starting your fitness journey or have been working out for years.
Meredith M Absolutely love the coaches, the vibe, the empowerment for all levels! Plus, offering daycare is huge.
Jessica M It's so nice having an all-women gym to go to. Other members are very encouraging and push you to do your best.
Claire S Wonderful, positive environment for women to grow in strength. Can't recommend it more!
Brooke S
Show up. We'll handle the rest.
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Claim your Free Session
Thirty seconds on the form, then pick your class time.
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Come a few minutes early
Wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers, and bring water. A coach shows you around.
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Lift, coached
Your coach teaches every movement and scales the weight to where you are today.
No time? We open at 5 AM.
Group strength from 5 AM. Menopause strength at noon. Every class is an hour and beginner friendly.
Straight answers.
Still wondering? Call or text (641) 590-0966.
I've never lifted before. Is this for me?
Yes. Every class is beginner friendly and open to all levels. Your coach teaches every lift and scales it to where you are today.
Is it really all women?
Yes. Valkyrie Society is an all-women's strength gym, coached by women.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes. Daycare runs on site Monday to Friday at 8:30 and 9:30 AM, and Saturday at 8 AM. Reserve your child's spot when you sign in for class, or call or text (641) 590-0966.
What should I wear and bring?
Comfortable workout clothes, sneakers and a water bottle. Arrive a few minutes early so a coach can show you around.
Where are you?
1472 Northeast 69th Place in Ankeny, right by My Jam. See directions and hours.
Stop waiting. Start lifting.
Claim a Free Session. Pick a class. Show up ready to work. Smart, coached strength training in a room built for women who lift.
Rather talk first? Call or text (641) 590-0966.