They slapped me w/ a surcharge of $10 because I was coming from out of state, and my membership is…read morecheaper. This is 2nd time it's happened in Chicago area. Starting to hate the OrangeTheory gyms here. Every time I attend a class here at any studio, that's $10 down the drain. I just told them straight up, it's not my fault that my membership rate is that much cheaper. It's not my fault that your guys rate is like $220/mo, which is frankly insane. I think I would shoot myself in the head if I had to pay that much. OFC I did not say that last part. Their response to my "not my fault everything is expensive in Chicago area, this is 2nd time I am charged for attending a class" was a straight up, "talk to the hand, we don't care." More or less that is how they chose to respond. I'm not sure in what world I pay over $150/month, that is over $1,800 per year, for membership at OrangeTheory Fitness -- which is frankly insane for any gym membership -- and *still* am forced to give up my credit card as payment for booking a Tread50 class, and slapped with a surcharge of $10 or more. Like I said this is the 2nd time, total is racking up past $20, and after tomorrow it will be $30 down the drain at least. I have to do Tread50 every day too for the miles, because Marathon Month (MM) is winding down, and the closest gym has T50 classes at an inconvenient time sometimes. In short, I certainly don't enjoy flushing my hard-earned money down the drain & "donating it" to OrangeTheory studios in the Chicago area, as I'm just visiting family here. I already pay close to $2K a year to OTF, and it's kinda unfair to ask more on top of that. It's not my fault your membership rates are thru the roof. Adjust your damn rates. Your members are probably nodding their head and cringing at what they have to pay on monthly basis. For shame!

OTF Lincoln park has easily become my new favorite workout. The coaches and staff are fantastic and…read moretruly go out of their way to know their members and make the workouts fun. They host fun happy hours and themed workouts that bring variety and keep it fresh. Happy I found a great place to work out indoors during the cool winter months too. Can't say enough great things about this studio!

I have attended Shred 415 a couple of times now. Each time has been a great workout that leaves me…read moresweating. The format reminds me of Barry's where you switch between treadmill and dumbells. All of the instructors have been great, give clear instructions, and great feedback. The facility is really nice and it is fully equipped showers and space to store your personal belongings. I definitely recommend going here if you are looking for a great challenging gym in the Chicago area.

Such a great workout! It's high energy and fun. It makes you want to keep coming back.read more

River North feels like Chicago's answer to Lower Manhattan: ambitious, energetic, and full of…read morepeople squeezing every last ounce from the day. I took a late-afternoon class, and the atmosphere was the perfect transition from the workday to the evening, with a focused, high-achieving crowd ready to empty the tank before heading out. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, so it always makes me smile to see my hometown embrace a brand that helped shape an important chapter of my life. If Barry's is a fitness cult, River North is one of its great cathedrals.

Raise your hands if you like workout classes! I was introduced to Barry's classes by a friend and…read moresince then I'm obsessed! They have amazing workout regime and definitely impactful strength training classes. I've attended Sean's Run X Lift classes for upper and lower body and loved both of them! Sean is my favorite trainer!! He is super motivating and I love his sassy comments throughout the class. I usually opt for Double Floor(DF) where you can skip the treadmill and just use weights all class! What I don't like about Barry's is that they're a bit unfair to ClassPassers lol. The credits required to signup for Barry's through ClassPass is usually on the higher side and even after using those credits, you are not guaranteed a spot for DF as they are limited. Also, their only Lift classes are almost blocked for ClassPass and one can never sign up for them! I am hoping they increase more slots for ClassPassers as I definitely would like to try more of their workout regimes! P.S. They also have free massage gun stations outside the studio from Theragun which you can use pre/post workout, which is really good and I don't think I've ever seen that before!

Edit: since posting this I have seen they did some cleaning. It is definitely better. Keep it up. I…read morego here because the location is so convenient for me, I like the 24 hour access, and I can do my own thing. Unfortunately it's disgusting here. And there's a treadmill that's been broken so long it's gathering dust. I see the manager mopping with a super strong smelling cleaner every day (honestly too strong it burns my eyes). And I appreciate the effort... But I don't think he ever looks up from the floor to see the mountains of dust everywhere. It could also really use a new coat of paint all over.

I love the location of this gym, but it's in such poor shape compared to other AF gyms. It's 7am on…read morea Monday and the trashcans are overflowing, theres no paper towels to wipe down machines, and the bathrooms are gross. It's really frustrating to pay for a membership to this gym knowing other locations are so well kept and yet the one closest to home is always dirty and has none of the newer equipment other AF gyms have. I'd really love to see this gym improve. :( This is just unsanitary.

I recently started F45 in Skokie and absolutely love it! Since I'm in law school on Tuesdays and…read moreThursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with only a few breaks in between, I can't make it to the Skokie studio those days. Luckily, I found another F45 studio right off the Diversey Brown Line . I have a three-hour break between my Constitutional Law class and my evening class (which always drags). Going home isn't an option because I know I wouldn't make it back to campus. So, F45 Lincoln Park North turned out to be the perfect solution. I hop on the train after my second class, get about 45 minutes to study, and then do the F45 class. The trainers there are fantastic! Shout out to Katelyn and Ashley, who I see every Tuesday, and to Keely, who taught me on a Friday, my very first day at F45 Lincoln Park North. Thank you, F45, for having me on Tuesdays and making my day both productive and fun!

I've never felt stronger or looked forward to working out more since joining F45. Super positive…read moreenvironment, the trainers are amazing (love classes with Katelyn and Keely!!), and the gym is clean and spacious. So grateful for this community!

My sister fell in love with this place a couple of months ago and so, when I visited her in…read moreChicago, I knew that I had to check it out. We've both been on an exercise kick recently and she ensured me that Sproing was an excellent workout. During the first of my two workouts of the weekend, I found myself trying to adjust to the machine. It's a cross between a treadmill and a mattress. While the floor of the machine took a little getting used to, I was also facing backwards and strapped in, which made the whole thing a little odd at first. We sprinted, worked our core, did pushups, and used weights. It was a good, high impact workout that centered around interval training. Once I had a feel for the place, my second workout was even better. Cullen was an awesome instructor and he really kept us motivated, encouraging us to push ourselves until the last second. We could see if we were heeding to his advice by watching the big screens in the studio that showed us in real time how we were doing, based on our heart rate monitors. I got a great sweat in over that weekend thanks to the instructors and I found the desk staff to be very welcoming and helpful. The space is clean and new, the bathrooms are spotless and very "homey", and the equipment is sanitized regularly. This is a unique workout for sure and it can be tailored to your fitness level. Try it out if you have time.

This was incredibly fun and an amazing workout. I have only taken one class and I know I'll be…read morecoming back for more. The staff was so welcoming and professional. Filled with enthusiasm and energy, the sproing fitness instructor definitely motivated each and every one of us to work hard and push ourselves to get the most out of the workout. A heart rate monitor will be attached to an elastic band that you strap around your waist. There is a screen that shows how each individual's % max heart rate which essentially shows how hard you're working out. You are attached to the sproing machine with a Velcro strap that you wrap around your waist and you do exercises on a soft, cushioned surface. The idea of sproing is to do running based high intensity interval training (HIIT) - 20 seconds of work intervals with 10 seconds of rest intervals. Each class is 45 minutes where it's 30 minutes of HIIT. At the end of the class, you get emailed a summary of your workout results which shows how many calories you burned. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Sure, it may feel like your body will give up on you and you'll feel really sore after..but it hurts so good. With an incredible staff + intense but fun workout, I highly, highly recommend sproing fitness!

This is a fun place to work out. People are friendly and coaches are knowledgeable. They are very…read morewelcoming of people of all fitness levels too, no judgement.

I am a regular at Division St. Crossfit and it occurred to me that I should write a 5 star review…read moreon Yelp because this gym deserves it. There are a good number of reasons why I love this gym but I will give only three for the sake of brevity: 1) Skill development: Yes. We go to the gym and work out to get in shape but what else should we get out if it? I know at other gyms I would go, shut my mind off, and be a robot for an hour or two. The coaches here engage and encourage in a way that makes gym goers competent athletes. I've developed strength and technique here that I can take and use anywhere. And yes, you will look better naked. 2) Coaches: Again, this isn't the type of gym where you go in, blank out, and drive home alone drinking a protein shake. The coaches, JJ, Jess, and Amanda, know every athlete's name and physical abilities. And this gym goes beyond just working out. JJ and the others are constantly promoting and creating events and contests to encourage athletes to progress in the most fun and community building way possible. We just had a "Paleo Challenge" where winners won a free month of classes! 3) Community: Friends are easily found here. You will find encouragement from not only the coaches but the person next to you. You will find yourself cheering people on and clapping and yelling along with the other athletes. Do not hesitate to try this out. I believe a free trial class is held every Saturday. You will get your butt kicked, but you'll come back for more. And again, you will look better naked.

Regina and Trevor changed everything for me. Not exaggerating. I used to be 260lbs 10 years ago,…read moreand since then have lost weight, but had been up and down from 2014-17 ranging from 180-205lbs. I could not beat this plateau. I was starving myself and only doing cardio. I would be great for 4 days, and then binge and have to start all over. I initially went to Treads Gym because of their great yelp reviews and they were a block away (so I would have no excuse not to make it to the gym). They did an initial consultation for an hour where they took me through a workout and then at the end kept asking how I felt, and made sure I was comfortable. They didn't force me to sign up, and that is the exact reason why I went with them. 12 months later of working out with them twice a week, and the results speak for themselves (see attached picture). I went from Jan 2018 at 190lbs 28% body fat, to Jan 2019, 170lbs 22% body fat. These two helped me realize that lifting weights will not bulk you up, but slim you down in spots you didn't even know existed. Working out with them, reinvigorates me every week to keep going. You have to make sure your nutrition is on point and you are consistent, and these two will help monitor that for you. Reg & Trev have become very good friends of mine, and I truly owe them for my new perspective on working out. Thank you both, and if you are a potential client reading this, get your ass to Treads gym. If you have ever heard of YOLO, make sure your one life you live involves this gym and the trainers!

We love Treads! The owners Regina and Trevor are dedicated personal trainers that care about you…read moreand improving your health, fitness and wellness. Beyond that they are each wonderful caring people who take an interest in your goals and motivate you. They make training fun. I was not sure about personal training five years ago, Treads changed my outlook and you should check them out.