So I've had a mixed bag of experiences at this gym. The staff is fine. Depending on who you get,…read moresometimes you have a little bit of a friendly personality versus others. The thing that really bothers me about this place is the cloniness factor. It does look like some of the machines haven't been wiped down thoroughly. The water dispenser was running really slow for the most important part, hydration, in between different segments of your workout. It was actually infernally slow. They did get that fixed, but then the bathroom sinks seem to be a problem now. The water is barely a trickle out of any of the faucets. It didn't seem like the air dryers were properly working all the time. Soap dispensers weren't letting out soap. It just seems like this place is on the verge of, in these areas, falling flat on its face. I also was not aware of the limit on the time to take my personal training sessions. I'd gotten backed up with my trainer, who had previously been at Blink and then left due to some health issues at the beginning of the year. I took a break as I was concentrating on employment needs and whatnot. Life got in the way. When I went back, I found out that the four sessions that I should have had left had basically expired. I didn't look at the wording or anything on the training sessions. I was going to go back and check it out, but just really, I felt like this is ridiculous. There were no reminders, no outreach from my trainer left to get me hooked up with another trainer. It's like they intended for me to forget, like they think about the monthly membership. Whether you pay or not, it doesn't matter if you show up in this case. I was looking forward to taking these sessions and getting acclimated to a new trainer, but they didn't seem interested in that relationship. I ended up cancelling my membership because I do have a benefit that's coming up where I can attend the gym and have it paid for, much like at my previous employer. I will go back because, as I said, the staff is decent and everyone that I've met there has been nice. It's just these things that support a good gym experience, like: - running water that works to a good effect so that you can get your bottles filled in a timely fashion - having soap and working bathroom facilities Also, I would say it would be great if they were able to add the expense of having towels there. Of course, if that were done, I'm sure that would hike up the price another $5. I guess we'll take our wins where we can, but it just seems like this is the very bare bones minimum that you can get. It would be nice to have some competition to see if we could kind of get the service side of things amped up a little bit. On the machine front, it seems like everything's working pretty much fine most of the time, so that's a good thing. You can come in here and get your work out, no fuss, no muss. I've been there at all times, and I haven't really felt like I was crowded out, although I definitely know there are times like that where it seems like that from the outside. Overall, I would say on that front it's a pleasant experience for sure. I gave it a lower rating to make it, I hope, an average middle score. I was originally going to give it two stars, but I think, because of the fact that you can get a good workout and overall the condition of the place is pretty decent, I would say that it's a good option for the neighborhood.

Been coming here for two years. It's an okay place I but there's always about 2-3 machines broken…read more And none of staff really seems to know what's going on with them . Asked manager and she said she coincidentally just happened to order new part yesterday and third party app is processing fix with mechanic but no timetable . Been two months that machine has been busted . In terms of cleanliness it's not the best. Garbage cans always have wipes littered around them and staff doesn't clean them as often as they sho . Wipes on stations are constantly out and you have to walk to the one station across the gym to get one . A little annoying considering their maintenance annual fee is like $60 which is more than competitors . Yet they seem to have problems like machines being broken for months and no one knows anything . 75% of the Staff is standing talking to each other not working . There's a some good staff that tries to do things but it's not enough for a high traffic gym area. People here are too comfortable to work sometimes can't be bothered

I loved Lance's gym!! Never crowded and Lance is so awesome!!! I've already told about 20 people…read moreabout his gym because it was worth every penny. Sadly due to location change I'm unable to go, but I miss it and recommend it to everyone. Also, Lance does personal training and he did a phenomenal job! He focuses A LOT on form to prevent injury and adds on weight slowly. Highly recommend!!'

If you are looking for a no frills gym with world class powerlifting gym, this is it. Lance is an…read moreincredible trainer. His programming helped me get back in the groove. I'm not on the southside as much but this is the spot to get strong b/c here you are not special. You come here to put in work. Much love to Lance for his guidance and for keeping this spot going.

I've shown up to this PF at numerous times of day and the staff is seriously always cleaning. Not…read morejust a swipe of the cloth here & there but vacuuming and scrubbing in those hard to reach places. They also have working showers and ample sized locker rooms if you need to clean up after your workout

I was there 3 times because I accidentally started a member ship there…read more I wanted to start the membership at a different location. The first time I was there, the next day after I started the membership. I told the employee that he should cancel my membership, as the contract says this is allowed, (I did the yearly membership) and he said he canceled it and confirmed that I have the black card membership now!!! That is what the club agreement says: 9. Cancellation Rights (Buyer's Rights) As a buyer you have the following rights: (A) If you, because of death or disability, are unable to use or receive all services contracted for, you, or your estate as the case may be, shall be liable for only that portion of the charges allocable to the time prior to death or the onset of disability. Planet Fitness shall in such event have the right to require and verify reasonable evidence of such death or disability. (B) You may cancel this agreement within 3 business days after the first business day after the agreement is signed by you, and all monies paid pursuant to said contract shall be refunded to you. For the purposes of this Section, business day shall mean any day on which the facility is open for business. He confirmed that he canceled the yearly membership and that I got the black card now! I went in my app and had the black card. He said I will not have to pay the yearly total of 229$ but the monthly amount for the black card. If that was true everything would have been alright. But that was not true as it turned out. After a few days later i was still back to my other membership at 4646 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL and i couldn't access the black membership card anymore. I was at the gym two more times to talk to employees, and they always took note of it and said they will get back to me as there is nobody from management here anymore. I cannot go to that gym because it is way too far away from my home place. I still have no solution for my problem because all of the employees seem to be way too incompetent to help me on that problem and i am really fed up and will have to take further steps now!

This is a hard review to write but here is it... This review is not towards Mike but it is towards…read morethe team members that work at the gym. Watch out for them! I will start by saying I have met Mike and I do think he is a good guy. He is out for others well being and wants to help however the end goal of the gym is to make money. The story; my cousin and I bought a groupon for 3 personal training classes. We met with a guy named Andrew H.; one of Mike's trainers. Andrew worked us out good and at the end of the third session Andrew and Mike both asked my cousin if we want to continue and we said no because the gym is not what we wanted. Mike let it go but Andrew then reached out to us and said he would train us at our homes, use our gyms; he gave us a killer deal and we started working out with him. The story gets good when Andrew gets a check from my cousin and cashes it in but then signs her up for a travel company called World Ventures/ VacationSooner.com and he starts taking endless amounts of money out of her accounts. He basically took the checking information and played with all her accounts. She was able to close one account out but then realized she got hit with the same charges on another account. The banks and credit teams gave her Andrew's name and said he is the one taking all the money out of her accounts and he now has the fraud and police after him. Long story short, you will get a killer workout here, there is no question there but pay with cash; you never know who will take your money from the gym. Save yourself the hassle of dealing with banks and crazy people that don't know how to respect their employer or their clients. Needless to say - we fired Andrew two weeks in because he had more excuses then we could take. Bottom line just be careful; pay with a cash and learn from us do not sign up for personal training classes; you will get cheated!

My boyfriend joined this gym using a google offer for unlimited boot camp classes. He raves about…read moreit, and how the offer was such a steal with the quality of workouts he has had. Even paying full price for the classes is an amazing experience. Mike (owner/instructor) is awesome and always smiling, motivating you to do your best, and always willing to answer any questions you may have regarding fitness or nutrition. The boot camp classes were never boring because every time he was doing different workouts and working different muscle groups. This is thanks to Mike's enthusiasm and desire to keep things interesting and effective. If you want to be in an environment with great people to work out with you and a coach that's both invested in what he does and ambitious to grow his company and provide great service, this is the place to be. Thorough recommendations.

My friend is a member, and we called ahead to ask about guest passes. The representative told us to…read morecome in at 9:00 AM. We arrived early at 8:50 AM, and my friend sent us the VIP guest pass link. I completed everything, signed the waiver online, received a QR code, and went to the front desk to scan it. At that point, we were stopped by two employees who said we still needed to speak with a representative to sign another waiver and take a photo. I explained that I had already completed the waiver online, but was told we had to do another one in person. When I asked when a representative would be available, I was told not until 10:00 AM. So let me get this straight -- we were specifically told to come at 9:00 AM, completed the online process exactly as instructed, and still couldn't access the gym because no representative was available for another hour? This was a complete waste of time and incredibly poor customer service. The process is confusing, poorly communicated, and the staff gave inconsistent information. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this experience guaranteed I won't be coming back.

Been going to this LA fitness for many years so ive experienced the decline of this location…read morethroughout. This was especially apparent when they made the switch to eSporta back several years ago, which is just a lower cost branding of LA fitness. They eventually reverted this branding back to LA fitness but the effects of these transitions remained - with a lower cost model of 10$ a month, the gym was more packed than ever before, leading to a dirtier and messier environment to which staff just couldnt keep up and probably stopped caring at some point As someone who primarily weight lifts, the state of the facility and staff feels like it retained those same conditions to this day. Dumbbells are still all over the place and hard to find, barbells are missing, 2.5 pounders are more scarce than ever, the same stairmaster machine has been under maintenance for forever, there is a lack of attachments and theyre old and also hard to find, the list goes on There are 4 flat benches, 2 incline and 1 decline. 3 squat racks and 6 adjustable benches. With these numbers and such a large number of patrons, youre always gonna be waiting for equipment with especially long wait times at peak hours after work. I would suggest going after 8pm when things are more calm While I recognize that you get what you pay for and shouldnt have higher expectations for public commercial gyms, ive gone to other la fitness locations in the city where i have had comparatively better quality experiences for my workouts, and while its not always sunshines and rainbows either, the Pershing location sits lower on the scale for me PS: the court inside is permanently volleyball, no basketball at this location!

I'm still pretty baffled by my experience at this studio. I'd never been here before and I was so…read moreextremely excited to find a studio that offered Step aerobics. That excitement was extremely short lived. At one point during my visit there was a guy being trained on the Pilates reformer, the step class AND a separate strength training class in ONE TINY room with no separation. As you can see in the photo those in the step class are steps from the reformers. So distracting!!! The conversation and commentary from the other classes were louder than the music at most times and they weren't even loud...they were just 5 steps away and the music was being played on a small google home. If you don't have the space and equipment to offer your customers the experience they are paying for why offer the class?? If I hadn't paid money to take this class this experience would just have been comically bad but I did. So unacceptable and cheap!

Alyssa is by far the best Pilates instructor I've had. I've taken Pilates at East Bank Club, as…read morewell as Logan square Pilates, and the experience with Alyssa far exceeds any of those. She truly understands bio-mechanics and how the body and mind work together. After suffering with lower back pain for years, and 3 rounds of Physical therapy with no improvement I switched over to Pilates and the improvements have been amazing. Switching from what I call "normal" Pilates to Alyssa was a HUGE step up. My herniated disc has caused my glutes to not fire correctly in certain movements which exacerbates back pain. Working with Alyssa has really helped my brain to help fire the glutes properly. Look bottom line is, she is not your standard Pilates instructor. Alyssa goes way beyond that. She's like a master of understanding the body. If you're a serious athlete, suffer from some form of pain, or just simply want to improve you're bodies functions and feel stronger in a way no other workout can do, Evolve and Elevate is perfect for you.

Absolutely LOVE Michelle's "Glutes That Salute" fitness class at Pilsen Gym. Michelle pushes you to…read morenot only challenge yourself but to not be afraid to lift weights! You get a complete full body workout (eg., including cardio and abs) and I've noticed a positive transformation in my body and overall health since attending her classes. It can be challenging coming up with workouts on your own so I enjoy the fact that I can just show up and follow along. The best thing is that the workouts are not repetitive! Michelle has an amazing personality and it always feel like I'm working out with group of friends. Michelle has a credible background in heath and fitness plus is a former collegiate athlete. P.S. If you a male and think you're too good for this class... check yourself. Michelle can teach you a thing or two about strength training.

Michelle is such an awesome person and instructor. I haven't meet anyone like her before. She truly…read morecares about her clients and making personal connections with them. She's the best all around.

Ate here so much when my ex worked at Lacuna. The chicken wrap, quesadillas, soup, smoothies!…read moreEverything is fresh and made to order. The best ingredients. Omar is amazing I am up past midnight thinking about the foos from here. Its been 2years. Definitely going back soon

Awesome old school workout gym. I workout with my personal trainer. Everyone is focused on getting…read morea better version of themselves selves. The equipment is old school. The environment is peaceful and clean. Everyone encourages each other.

I have been working with Brit for five years! I have lost 25 pounds and increased my mobility and…read morestrength. Brit is an exceptional trainer who cares about her clients' success. She has extensive knowledge and the ability to customize every session to fit my goals and needs. She is also genuinely kind and caring, making each workout feel supportive.

I've been training remotely with Brit for over a year and I can't recommend her enough. She has a…read moretrue passion, not only for fitness, but for understanding her clients--what they need as individuals and what they want as athletes. Under her guidance, from 2,000 miles away, I've seen consistent improvement in my strength and overall performance in the gym. Brit has helped me push through plateaus and achieve many of my current fitness goals. If I could stop eating like a wild animal who doesn't know when they will see their next meal, I could probably be doing even better, but hey, I have young kids so lay off me. But that's also the reason Brit is great. I have young kids and I don't have a lot of time to be in the gym or think about my program. Brit makes the programs easy to follow and understand. Through her app, everything is laid out for me. I don't even have to think about it until I get into the gym that day. Every week is scheduled in advance. She checks in routinely and is regularly asking for feedback on how the workouts are going. There is also a level of accountability which I love. Brit really is a champion and a motivator--even from a distance.

Jeff is the real deal! He truly is understanding, talented, motivational, and overall an excellent…read moretrainer. I've always struggled to make fitness part of my everyday life. My weight was out of control and Jeff truly made the process very smooth. I originally wanted to sign up for 1 training session, but found myself loving Jeff's techniques. I'm already thinking of signing up for a 3rd session (He's that good). Again, Jeff is an outstanding personal trainer and can push you to your limits. I've never felt healthier and more confident in my entire adult life. I can't wait to see more results.

I began training with Jeff in July 2017. My goal was to improve my cardiovascular fitness for the…read moreChicago Police physical test. Beforehand, training by myself was difficult and I failed the running test. When I found out about Jeff's information, I decided to invest in my future. After a few grueling months of training, I finally passed the CPD power test. As a result, I lost 20 pounds and a few inches off my waist. Jeff is really down to earth and provides the best training routines for your specific goals. If anyone in the city needs help meeting their fitness goals, Jeffery Lung is the person to talk to. Big shout out to Jeff to helping me achieve my long term goals!