I've always wanted to challenge myself but needed something to keep me motivated. I came in on a…read moregroupon and was sold after the first class. Never have I had a workout that incorporated such a variety, kept me interested and made the time just melt away. I love that everyday will be something new, that whatever ailments I am experiencing the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful and always work with the members to create a modification that you can achieve your goal. I found a second family here. The people, the workout are awesome. Not to forget you can hit and kick things, yet learn to work together. Thank you ILKB for giving me something new and fresh so I can continue to work towards my goals to be a healthier fitter version of me.

Super fun and high energy. Instructors are very helpful. Great way to get in shape.read more

I saw high ratings of this place before went in for a trial class thinking like it cant be that…read moregood as those steady high ratings as people gave to this place online. I was happily disappointed that my assumption was wrong. This place has solid best kickboxing coaches(I've been to other places) and got even better than when it used to be ilovekickboxing. Classes are exhilarating and coaches are attentive and amazing. Awesome facility. Now they offer personal training as well.

Amazing kickboxing classes!! Sam and Jackie are super sweet and will make you SWEAT! John has the…read morebest playlists and teaches awesome kicks, and Juan the best abs workouts!! I was part of the 6 week challenge and although I went through some up and downs through it, I stayed consistent and was able to win it! They're amazing and I 100% recommend them!

I was a frequent "boxer" at the 9rounds Northbrook pre-pandemic. I recently found myself with a lot…read moreof time to kill each week while my kids play tennis at North Shore Racquet Club and discovered there was another 9rounds location just a few miles away. I tried it out one day and remember why I like this workout so much: 1) It's Challenging: 9 challenging stations that change daily with an exercise between each station 2) It's fast: 30 minute workout...done! 3) It's convenient: You don't have to book ahead or deal with waitlists (ahem lifetime fitness), but you just show up anytime during their open hours. I bought a 10 pack and plan to go once a week. I usually go when they first open on Saturday mornings so am one of the first to workout there. Thanks to the pandemic I don't love the idea of going to stations following sweaty people, but being first takes care of that. I've worked out with Luke during my few sessions and he's personable and gives you a great workout. It's a great workout and I"m sure I"ll fly thru this 10 pack! I do wish you could buy a membership to multiple locations since I find myself near the Northbrook location often too, but they have different owners so doesn't seem possible right now.

I've been looking to join a gym. My friend recommended this place. It's a kickboxing place with…read morecardio and weights integrated in the workout. There are 9 "rounds," or stations. Each station has a different workout ranging from jump rope for cardio, to dumbbells for weight training, and heavy/speed bags for punching and kicking. There's always one station called freestyle where you get to work one-on-one with an instructor. They'll teach you combos. There's a buzzer that goes off to start working out at the station; it lasts 3mins. When the 2mins is up, there's a 30sec cool down before moving to the next station. It's a complete workout. The instructors are energetic, positive, and encouraging. They're all also highly qualified. They've had years of experience ranging from Taekwondo to boxing to Muay Thai. This is definitely a must-try. First time is free! I went once and got hooked. They'll let you borrow all the gear you need. They'll also have you wear a monitor to make sure you're in the ideal heart rate range. Membership comes with free wraps and gloves. Try it for yourself.

ILoveKickBoxing team is amazing, if you are thinking about joining, JUST DO IT !!!…read moreThis is the best thing I've done for myself. I've never been fit or athletic, so it was intimidating for me to jump into Kickboxing. All the instructors make workouts so much fun. Now I look forward to class every time! The community culture of members and instructors is so positive and inclusive that I didn't feel like I had to hide in the back from day one. The classes and instructors specially Furkan are great and they help you throughout the class to make sure your posture is right specially if you're a new comer. Every meeting and check in with Huda was super helpful and encouraging. Every class showed better results each time. I've learned so much in such short time since I've joined. All thanks to the ILKB team and everyone in it for helping me accomplish my goals

Scam marketing. There's a special place for people who prey on the weight loss community…read more I signed up for a six week free challenge (ahhh, I should have known better) and set a date for the initial consultation. On the day of the consultation I received a call from Quentin, a super energetic employee who told me that average weight loss from their customers is 60-120 lbs, and that in the 6 week program I should lose 25 lbs. We went through several pieces of information and again, I should have known better because isn't that what the consultation would be about? After hanging up super pumped, I received another call from Quentin a few hours later explaining "the last spot for the free program was just taken" but I could still come in to talk about the paid memberships. Niiiiice try.

I have been attending Master Ing for 3 months and I'm very impressed how much my body flexibility…read morehas improved with the Tai chi classes. I see customers from kids to adults taking different classes and the instructor is always striving for them to do their best. I'm looking forward to mastering Tai chi and moving on to self-defense classes. I highly recommend this place and Master Ing expert knowledge.

I came to Ing Martial Arts to shed my sedentary lifestyle because arthritis was taking a toll on…read more me. Craig, the owner/instructor has a unique skill set and is an excellent teacher. I have made tremendous progress and have increased my balance, flexibility, muscle tone and fluidity of movement. I find that tai chi has helped with stress reduction and stamina as well. I highly recommend Ing Martial Arts to anyone! Craig also provides personal training, classes for children and kickboxing for adults. So get off that couch and start moving your joints, you will be glad that you did!

I've belonged to Main Event on-and-off over the past 10 years since it was called "Evanston Boxing…read moreClub" and was located on the N. Side of Downtown Evanston. The former head coach Dave was a solid trainer, and the current head coach Andrian is no different. tl;dr: it's a great place to train if you care about a good boxing/kickboxing workout with good people. The gym itself is well-stocked with basic equipment, respectably sized to handle classes of up to 20 people at a time, plenty of heavy bags, and boxing gear available to borrow (jump ropes, gloves, handwraps, focus mitts, although you should ideally get your own at some point if you join). It is extremely bare-bones and low on amenities beyond equipment - there is no shower, no water fountain (water bottles available for purchase), and there's a single half-bath. It is very much geared towards people who want to show up, get in a boxing workout, and leave soon after. The gym has evening classes five days a week (5:30PM, then 6:30PM) plus morning classes on Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun. There's Muay Thai/Kickboxing on M/W evenings (soon also Fridays again) Andrian is also broadly available for private lessons at reasonable rates (one-on-one and small-group), and I've had little issue arranging to train on my own the few times I've wanted to go into the gym without class going on. There's also a very active kids boxing program five days a week at 4:30 (I don't know much about this, but it looks like Andrian has 1-2 parents helping corral the 15 kids or so - it's a VERY popular program). A typical boxing class has a 5-10 minute warmup, alternating rounds of heavy-bag work + conditioning, 2-3 rounds of partner drills (focus mitts or defense drills), more bag work, more conditioning, then cool-down stretches. Andrian is very welcoming of beginners and will spend time working with them during class to help them get the hang of things, and the people in the gym are all very friendly and glad to help as well. Most members are casual athletes there to workout, but there's a small cohort of more serious members who are amateur boxers. Cost is well under what most other gyms with combat sports would charge. The gym is also decent with COVID protocols (asking people to wear masks, everyone cleans the space after class, open doors), but it's still an indoor workout space with high-intensity activity, so you should still get your COVID vaccine if you haven't already.

This place is legit!!! They have great classes and Andrian is a great trainer to work with one on…read moreone. I am a type one diabetic and working out here has helped me get in great shape, my doctor was impressed with my blood results and my wife was impressed with my improved body and confidence. After working with Andrian for a few years, I decided to box in a charity boxing match not once but twice. It was a great experience and I would not have been able to do it without Andrian's help. I can't say enough good things about this place!

They sign you up and never let go. Good luck getting out of your membership. Cannot recommend…read morethis place. Buyer beware

I came for the kickboxing but I stayed for the genuine hospitality and dedication to the craft…read more Louisa has the innate ability to provide a kick ass work out in a extremely clean well set up facility. Can't picture a week with out weekly bouts at 9Round.

Impossible to get ahold of anyone in this facility. Phone goes right to voicemail. No email…read moreconfirmation for booking my first class, have been trying to just get a reply to confirm my class and nothing. I'll try another location and hope for better results.

One star- it is impossible to get ahold of anyone in this location. I spent 90 bucks and was…read moreemailed that I would be contacted. It's almost been two weeks and their number is disconnected. The business hours are wrong- I've tried stopping by twice and the doors were locked.

I joined Ultimate Fighting & Fitness Academy eight weeks ago, I've never had so much fun working…read moreout! Flaviu is a world class trainer, and experienced fighter, he knows how to push each student individually to their maximum ability. The variety of classes keeps you challenged and motivated. I, for the first time in my life can't wait for next day class just after finishing one I would recommend this place to anyone looking into serious workout and training in martial arts.

I can't say enough about Flav. He transformed my 12 year old son into a much healthier young man…read moreand helped him reduce his BMI to 19.00. My 9 year old daughter recently joined and she loves it. I've seen a lot of martial arts schools and UFFA is by far the best.