JET Fitness Center - Osceola, Iowa

Derick M.

This is the only gym I’ve ever been to during regular business hours that doesn’t have someone there to help sign you up or give you a day pass.
This is a gym, we are supposed to promote hard work, not laziness.
Maybe that’s why it is so small, would be a good place to open up a real gym!

Adam F. (.

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JET is a GREAT place if you’re new to fitness and want to lose a few pounds. Unfortunately for those who are avid lifters by themselves or have trainers outside of JET staff this place is pretty low in quality. Shawn works hard at what he does and so does Tiffany. They both are very nice and easy to talk to. My issues with JET is with the facility itself. Typically it’s pretty dirty, I rarely see any staff cleaning. Also the basement is about less than 7’ tall so you can’t do anything overhead or jumping with the drop ceilings in-place as they are. Lights are rarely replaced in the dungeon. I like that the plates are old school iron but when they’re as rusted as these are it just looks dirty. A dumbbell is missing and hasn’t been purchased since the set was short when it showed up. The men’s room is dark, in the dungeon and has no showers even though the women’s is upstairs in the lobby it’s clean and has two showers. Even the gender neutral bathroom is upstairs and has a shower. The benches are mostly cheap OR falling apart. There’s a chalk board wall in the dungeon that Shawn asks “please PUT AWAY weights - Shawn” yet typically his training groups/boot campers are the only ones who regularly leave weights out. JET has a limit to the machines that are on hand as well, several gym staples are not in the lineup which is disappointing. I’ll repeat, JET is an awesome place for boot camps and people of all ages and genders who want to get in shape and lose a few pounds. But it just lacks in a lot of other areas for everyone else.

Update: Shawn was in the gym today and spoke to me face to face about this post. He was very professional and gave a few good points to the situations at hand. I respect that he did that and cared enough about my opinion of his business to reach out to me to find a solution.

To be clear, Shawn does awesome work and does a lot to help out the community. I don’t want anyone to take this as a “don’t go to JET it’s all awful.” I’m merely pointing out things in my (admittedly gym snobbed) opinion that I would like improved/fixed.
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Alright it’s been a few years since this post. Shawn has clearly put in a lot of work to keep this place running. He’s regularly in the gym and the equipment is clean.

The space is still a little cramped and cardio equipment is still down and out often with parts and cushions that need replaced. but show me a gym anywhere where that’s not the case.

I’ve bumped up the rating to 3 stars because of the improvements. The gym is still a very small space with very low ceilings. Nothing you can really do to change that.

Shawn and Sasha do a wonderful job with their large group classes. Tiffany is greatly missed and hopefully she’s rocking recovery!

So, in summary, an improvement was much needed and Shawn jumped to the occasion and has made some huge improvements.

Travis U.

In short i 10 out of 10 recommend this gym. If you are looking for a great experience then go there. I have been fighting myself for years, been given all the tools i needed over the years of my failed attempts at bettering myself physically an mentally. I even built a full gym in my garage. Problem is if you are like me and many others. You walked right past the equipment and said i will start tomorrow. You guessed it. I never started. Jet had a great offer for free personal training that i couldn't pass up. I spent the next three weeks going to the gym 3 times a week. At the end of it i felt so good about myself, that i went home and sold all of my home equipment and signed up for a membership to JET. During my training sessions i was introduced to a training app like none other that i had tried before. I have continued to use the JET provided app and facilities.

Crystal L.

I have been with JET from the very beginning with outside boot-camps and living room workouts. Every time I have taken a hiatus to later return, it is like I never left. The business has evolved and continues to adapt to the needs of the members! (Loving the Assault Runner that was newly added!) Everything is what you make of it, and I know I take full advantage of all that JET has to offer. Free weights, machines, boot-camps, and a range of classes. There is something for everyone at every level. Super thankful to have this option in our small town.

DH

I have enjoyed many years of coming to Jet. The staff is encouraging and always helpful. The tools to accomplish your goals are available. The camaraderie that is developed is wonderful. You can have fun and get healthy—-emotionally and physically. Best thing I have ever done for myself.

Viole S.

I was in town for 3 days on business and my hotel did not have a gym. I email Jet Fitness asking if I could use their gym for a daily fee and they completely welcomed me. The gym is amazing. Has all the machines you would need and several classes to choose from. The atmosphere and personnel were very welcoming and friendly. I absolutely loved it.

tylerjamesr1

Love going here! They have cardio equipment (treadmills, bikes, etc.), several dumbbell stations, benches and squat racks, a heavy bag room, machines, and more. I will keep going here as long as they stay open.

Bobbie F.

This gym is great, no matter what your fitness or experience level. If you have personal fitness goals JET will help you achieve them. Everyone from the owner to the other gym members will encourage you every step of the way. Whether you want to use the equipment, take a spin class, or participate in a boot camp, there are many options available to you here.