Pride Fitness DSM

09/11/2026

Exciting Opportunity!!

Looking for a trainer/coach to sublet space at Pride Fitness DSM! 🏋️

I’m looking for an independent personal trainer or strength coach who is interested in having their own space to train clients out of.

Current availability would be a few mornings during the week and weekends, with the possibility of additional hours and opportunities to grow with the gym in the future.
This would be a monthly flat-rate space rental, with access to the gym and equipment during agreed-upon hours.

Pride Fitness DSM is a welcoming, body-neutral space where LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and otherwise underrepresented individuals can feel comfortable being themselves while getting stronger.
I’m looking for someone who shares those values and wants to contribute to a positive, respectful gym community.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be a good fit, send me a message and I’ll share more details!

06/17/2026

We are exhausted, but our hearts are so full
🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍

We had over 260 lifters that moved through the booth over three days.

We had some that got to experience lifting for the first time. Some that experienced the joy of lifting a weight they hadn’t before. We had lifters from age 5 all the way up to 69 and everywhere in between. Some lifted 25 pounds while others lifted 135 pounds. Some completed one rep while others completed 32!

But they all challenged themselves whether it be the first time or the hundredth time.

There were so many standout moments from this weekend I could probably talk about a different one for every day of the month, but the overall best thing was experiencing the joy and community that lifting brings.

I love this job and I love this community ♥️🏳️‍🌈

And shout out to my wife .a.t.e_ for all of the extra time put in behind the scenes to help this run smoothly, and friend for help and mood boosting on Saturday!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Taking care of ourselves means prioritizing mental health alongside physical health, and access to safe, affirming spaces is a crucial part of that work. For LGBTQ people, that might mean grabbing …

06/10/2026

We’re back again and we can’t wait!! You can try out deadlifting or test your skills with a challenge if you’re up for it 💪

You can find us on the interactive map here:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/map/?id=28672&mid=20370

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Meet Pride Fitness DSM, an inclusive gym space serving the LGBTQ+ community throughout the Des Moines metro 🏳️‍🌈 Leah, owner, worked with Iowa Center business coaches to optimize her time and grow her small business! Leah was featured in our “Made in Iowa” small business panel discussion event, helping bring new visibility and clients to her gym and personal trainer program.

Check out the amazing work happening at https://www.pridefitnessdsm.com/