Effort over image.
You do not need to perform belonging. Show up, do the work, and let consistency speak.
Our House · Our code
Train hard.
Leave room for everyone.
House of Iron is a veteran-owned Cedar Rapids gym for people who respect the work, the equipment, and the people sharing the floor.
What makes it a House
Iron is the equipment.
People shape the room.
You do not need to arrive knowing every machine or feeling completely confident. Show up ready to work, ask when you need help, and give the next person the same room to train.
The culture becomes visible in small things: a returned plate, a clean bench, and basic respect between people.
Six rules · Every session
The House code.
- 01IRON
Respect the Iron
Train with intention. Use equipment properly. No slamming machines or dropping dumbbells.
- 02RACK
Re-rack Like a Legend
If you lift it, you rack it. Always return plates, dumbbells, barbells and other equipment to their home.
- 03WIPE
Wipe Down Equipment
Sweat happens. Clean all surfaces of machines and equipment after every use with provided wipes.
- 04STAFF
Keep It Official
Only House of Iron-approved trainers may run training sessions. No unauthorized personal training on the floor.
- 05SHARE
Share the Space
Train hard, not selfish. Avoid hogging multiple machines, benches, or racks, and don’t leave equipment unattended.
- 06ASK
Ask. Learn. Dominate.
Our staff is here to support you. Ask questions, get guidance, and train safely and effectively.
Two Cedar Rapids locations
Historic Downtown.
Around-the-clock Westside.
Downtown puts the former Strand Theater back to work. Westside gives members 24/7 access. Both follow the same House code.
Compare locationsQuestions over guessing.
Ask for help when you need it. Personal training is available when you want more structure.
Respect over ego.
A good training floor works because everyone takes responsibility for a small part of it.
The code is simple
Read it once.
Practice it every session.
Plan a visit to either Cedar Rapids location, or read the guide behind the House code.