Goals in Motion Is Patch Readers' Choice For Best Urbandale Gym

Patch readers have spoken: Goals in Motion is their favorite Urbandale fitness center.

During the two-week contest, 82 people voted for Goals in Motion and 22 fans and clients posted glowing comments on the gym.

And 21 people rated and reviewed the gym on its Patch business directory listing. 

Customer Krista Soda wrote: "Goals in Motion hands down! The workouts constantly change and challenge you, it pushes you further than you ever thought possible, and the people are fantastic - it's like having a 2nd family! If you've never given it a try (it's FREE to try it!), you're missing out!!!!"

Find reaction from the winning owners and praise for the other contenders Saturday morning on Urbandale Patch.

Co-owners Sandy Hafner and Mardi Pfannebecker said their relationships with clients paid off for them.

"It's kind of like the “Cheers” TV song … everybody knows your name. We want everyone that walks through our doors to matter. They are not a number, they are a person with goals and we strive hard to not only know their name, but to know their goals and that they are treated as individuals," she said.

The fitness center offers a low-impact exercise program, a high-intensity program with many tools, a program for children as well as Zumba and yoga classes.

Other contenders

Fitness World 24 and Roundkick Gym actually tallied more votes in the poll, but couldn't match the power of so many fan comments for Goals in Motion. 

Next up in our Reader's Choice contests: Where's the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Look for it on Monday.