CrossFit Golden Valkyrie

CrossFit Golden Valkyrie

GymHappy Review:

"Beginners Find Confidence Without Intimidation"

4.96 /5

27 verified member reviews

What Members Are Saying

Members consistently highlight the supportive coaching and welcoming community atmosphere at CrossFit Golden Valkyrie.

  • ❤️ Beginners Find Confidence: First-time attendees mention feeling welcomed and comfortable, with instructors who focus on technique and provide modifications, making workouts approachable and enjoyable.
  • ❤️ Injury Recovery Seekers Gain Strength: Reviewers recovering from injuries appreciate the personalized coaching that emphasizes safety and gradual progression, allowing them to rebuild strength and mobility at their own pace.
  • ❤️ Motivational Coaching Keeps You Accountable: Many note the instructors' commitment to checking in and encouraging members, helping them stay consistent and engaged in their fitness journey.
  • ❤️ Strong Community Connections: Participants frequently mention the friendly atmosphere and camaraderie, fostering a sense of belonging that enhances their overall experience.

AI summary based on recent reviews, updated weekly

Member Reviews

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Feb 15, 2026

So much fun! I love how you had the ice breakers. Helped me feel a part of right away. Great workout, great coaching! 10/10 would recommend this gym. It was wonderful to visit! If I’m ever find myself back in this area I will pop in for sure. Thank you!!!

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Feb 13, 2026
Review for Bryan Lloyd

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Feb 7, 2026

Bryan pushes the right amount for a beginner. Big focus on getting better every day. Top notch!

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Feb 5, 2026
Review for Bryan Lloyd

Meredith let me join class late and kept everyone moving. Workout was hard but that's why we're here.

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Feb 5, 2026

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Feb 4, 2026
Review for Bryan Lloyd

Great session

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Jan 29, 2026
Review for Bryan Lloyd

Meredith did an awesome job welcoming me! She was very friendly and the community in there this morning made me feel comfortable! I didn’t do the WOD with everyone but she was super engaged with everyone in the room.

Verified Review
Jan 7, 2026

I have been training at this gym for a year now. The times I train most regularly are with Bryan, and he has been a wonderful coach and human. He consistently watches my form closely during lifts and movements, offering clear, constructive feedback that helps me improve without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. On days when I struggle, he modifies the workout to fit my energy level while still pushing me enough to make progress. His encouragement and attention create an environment where I feel both challenged and supported. Through the programming at CrossFit Golden Valkyrie, I have reached levels of fitness I have not experienced in years. The workouts are thoughtfully designed to balance strength, endurance, and technique, which keeps every session engaging and effective. The instructors’ commitment to proper technique shines through - they take time to correct my posture during squats and lifts and emphasize quality over speed. This focus has allowed me to experience ongoing, progressive strength gains and noticeable cardiovascular improvement without risking injury. My overall health has radically improved since I started training here. I feel more energetic throughout the day, recover faster after workouts, and have greater mobility and flexibility. My healthcare providers have been thrilled with the results and often comment on how much stronger and healthier I appear. Training at CrossFit Golden Valkyrie has transformed my fitness and well-being in a way I didn’t expect when I first walked in.

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Jan 2, 2026
Review for Bryan Lloyd

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Dec 30, 2025

The facility is well equipped, and the coach is very knowledgeable with techniques, and was very helpful in teaching me how to have proper form, since I am not very experienced in CrossFit exercises. tl;dr 10/10 would come back and punish my body again 🫠

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Dec 24, 2025
Review for Bryan Lloyd

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Dec 23, 2025

Bryan does a great job with providing movement breakdowns and scaling options. He is positive, high energy, and engaged with the class.

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Dec 2, 2025
Review for Bryan Lloyd

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Nov 7, 2025
Review for Bryan Lloyd

Coach did great today. He has been very patient with me on my overhead work and it is paying off for me. Shoulder is recovering great and getting stronger.

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Oct 31, 2025

Bryan did an amazing job walking through all the movements. Great amd friendly coach.

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Oct 20, 2025
Review for Bryan Lloyd

Did great walking through the workouts and ensuring I understood what was going on. Also helped correct a few movements, which was appreciated

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Oct 14, 2025

Tom was great! He explained everything and options to each exercise.

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Sep 22, 2025

Really great first experience!!

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Sep 16, 2025

First time at gym. Brian made sure I knew where things were and how class was going to go. Everyone made me feel welcome

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Sep 15, 2025

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Sep 8, 2025
Review for Bryan Lloyd

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Sep 3, 2025
Review for Bryan Lloyd

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Sep 2, 2025

Bryan is always motivational and eases you into the workout to make sure you got the form down before the actual workout. Also very kind and funny and great taste in workout music

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Sep 1, 2025
Review for Bryan Lloyd

Great class. Fun warm up and instructions. Made sure we took the scheduled break as prescribed.

Verified Review
Aug 31, 2025

Bryan did very well with the class. It was a long work out but he helped provide good scaling options.

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Aug 19, 2025

Sarah was great! She offered encouragement and suggestions for scaling.

Verified Review
Aug 5, 2025

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CrossFit Golden Valkyrie currently has 27 verified member reviews with an average rating of 4.96 out of 5 stars. All reviews come from real members who have experienced the gym firsthand.

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CrossFit Golden Valkyrie is located in Des Moines, Iowa at 418 6th Ave Ste 101, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA. Click the address above to get directions.