Best gym in the county! Everything you need in a training facility. Equipment is top notch, it's…read moreclean, showers, sauna...

Clean gym with good working equipment. Strong community and respectful members. I've been working…read morein fitness a long time and this is my go-to gym whenever I'm visiting back home.

(McHenry location) Let me say the staff was nice, but I had a 7 day pass, I assumed it was to see…read morehow I like the gym, but even though I had a pass it wasn't honored and they wanted a deposit right than and there. Which I did. Then within those 3 days that wanted me to pay 222$ and another 59 in two weeks. After talking to my husband that was too much and false advertisement I tried to cancel after two day and they won't let me. Well they said I couldn't. They put everything on you right than and there. But I'm signed with a different gym and won't be back

Stay away from the Aira Fitness chain, the customer service is god awful. When I joined the Fox…read moreRiver Grove location, the manager Kevin seemed to not care about my concerns and was terrible with communication. After getting incorrectly charged on my credit card, since the customer service at Aira was so bad, I had an easier time dealing with my credit card company which says a lot. All the other employees kept telling me to get in contact with Kevin, but Kevin was useless and wasted my time and money. Not to mention the gyms smell like PetSmart.

This is my second home, has been for over 5 years. Mike the owner is awesome, they have equipment…read moreyou can't find in commercial places. 2 sets of Dumbell racks in separate rooms. The places energy is unmatched. I've been to many gyms in my life. Trust me this gym is it. Don't trust me just go in and take a look.

This place is a scam, stay away. Impossible to cancel membership. Talked to owner in person at the…read moregym he refused to cancel, said it had to be done through social media only. Not surprisingly, no response on social media. Total scam outfit.

I took Tara's aerial yoga class and am officially hooked! The studio was clean and had a welcoming…read morevibe. Tara was a delightful, knowledgeable instructor and made class challenging yet fun. This was my first time at this studio and taking aerial yoga. I'm picky about where and what kind of yoga Especially when spending $27 on a drop in class. I found this to be a perfect blend of physical, spiritual and whimsy. This class was so much fun and worth every penny! The Monday night class was a real treat! Looking forward to going back!

Sondra Karmen is one of the most fantastic Pilates instructors I have ever had…read more She has years of experience and will work with you no matter what your skill level is. I have a bad back Sondra has designed a Pilates program around my injury. After being her client for 4 years I am in the best shape of my life. She also has a wonderful staff of instructors.

I can't recommend Prevail Athletics highly enough! I have been coming here for about a month now,…read moreand I love it! I have trained under most of the coaches at least once, and they are ALL amazing! Everyone is so encouraging and welcoming, including the other members. The workouts are always challenging, but so rewarding. The coaches are all great at pushing you when you need it, but also give you the space you need when you can't push any harder. I have two kids under two and getting to the gym itself is a challenge, not to mention I am still learning my new body and what I'm capable of. I feel so comfortable at this gym, working out with and around people of all ranges of athletic ability. If you're looking for a gym where you feel comfortable, encouraged, and part of a team, definitely give Prevail a try! They have two programs- PrevailFit and SweatFit. I suggest trying out of each class to decide which is best for you to achieve your goals! *Also worth mentioning- the gym is well-maintained and clean, has a kids room, and utilizes a very user-friendly app. Kristina truly runs a great program here.

Needed a place to get me back in shape after not doing much the last couple of years. This gym is…read moreamazing!! I've been going for about a month now and love it. They have both early morning, late morning, afternoon and evening classes which work well with my schedule. I've been exclusively doing their "SweatFit" class which is a combo of cardio and strength and will kick your butt. All of the trainers I've met so far are fantastic. They are motivating (which I desperately need), enthusiastic but most importantly they care about making sure you have great form and are pushing yourself to do better. Can't wait to keep going and build my strength and endurance here! Highly recommend.

Charter Fitness is one of the best fitness values in Crystal Lake. For the $15/month basic…read moremembership you get access to the gym 114 hours a week, with plenty of cardio equipment, strength training machines, free weights, and equipment like Swiss therapy balls and foam rollers. The staff are friendly and helpful, and they keep the place clean and running smoothly. Most of the users are courteous and accepting of people at all levels of fitness. Granted, it gets a little crowded as people come straight from work, but I usually work out after dinner or early in the morning, and I almost never have to wait for the equipment that's in my plan for that day. The only small change I'd recommend is a new playlist, since the current one seems to favor screaming (not singing) rockers. I've compared this with some of the other options, but because I value easy access to free weights, some of the other low-cost competitors weren't the right fit. So I'm very happy.

I have been a member of Charter Fitness before it was even Charter, it was Cardinal Fitness. I have…read moreseen mangers of the gym come and go! I have found a real connection with Karissa! She has turned the gym around in such a positive way! Karissa is one of those manager that will support you and encourage you during a workout and if you have fitness questions she's there for those to! She's been very helpful to me during my weight loss journey at the gym!

I have enjoyed working out at this studio for the past three years. Even I can see and feel the…read moredifference in my muscle tone and strength. I was hesitant at first because I have back issues but the workouts were modified and they actually reduced my back pain with a stronger core. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an effective and fun workout with an amazing group of people.

This is a great studio. The instructor is very knowledgeable and always mixes up the workout…read moregiving you new challenges. Love going and would highly recommend.

Coach Robert is very nice and funny and his music taste is amazing and he has made me really strong…read moreand a better rower

I've been training at XP Performance for a year, and this is probably the longest I've stayed…read morecommitted to a single workout regimen since my college days! The daily workouts designed by Robert range from strength training to mobility challenges to cardio and are never the same twice. The small group format provides a sense of camaraderie while still allowing for you to modify the exercises to your ability and get individual coaching from Robert throughout. It's so cool to have a group of 5-10 adults training together who range from cross-fitters and marathon runners to people recovering from an injury or just starting their fitness journey, all challenging ourselves with the "same" exercises - I'm in my 30s and have been going 3 days a week with my mom who is in her 60s as we both work to look and feel our best at my wedding this summer. Robert also gave us a straightforward nutrition plan, with which I've already lost 6 inches around my waist, arms, and legs! I think the best part, though, is that you can truly tell that Robert LOVES what he does and cares about helping to support the goals of every person who walks through the doors. They say, "the best workout program is the one you actually enjoy," and Robert, his gym, the energy, and the community make XP exactly that for me!

The staff at this gym are super friendly and they were kind to us when I registered my son. We come…read morehere daily and have never had an issue accessing equipment. For us, the lowest tier membership suited us and since that's what we're using the gym for, we've got few to little complaints. For the price, you get everything that the local "big gym" has, except the swimming pool. The locker rooms are large with private showers. There is a separate workout area for women only. They have trainers and classes, and even a smoothie bar. The movie theater is a nice unique feature, though I've never used it. Really the only complaint... my 11-year-old is not a fan of the kids care area. She tends to be more introverted and would love to just sit and do her own thing. Apparently it's hard to do that there. And with any gym, there's also the registration fees, maintenance fees, and annual membership if you want the lowest rate... but I think overall it is worth it for the basic tier.

Several days ago I called about my account charge and was told someone would call me back. They…read morenever did. So I called to cancel and they told me I had to email with a certain number. After emailing someone for help they told me I was charged $60 for a yearly enhancement fee. I absolutely positively was not verbally told about that fee at sign up. I would have never signed up if that was the case. Hiding that in a contract is absolutely insane. When I asked for my contract they told me I need to call my club to get that. I call the club and a dude tells me he would be happy to send me my contract. But he ultimately put me on hold for several minutes until a rude man answered. New guy scoffed and made me explain the entire situation AGAIN. He begrudgingly agrees to send me the contract. When I asked when I will receive the email he says "I don't know. I hope right away but you never know. Ciao." It's a loop of corporate saying call your gym for agreement and gym refusing to give it to you. After getting zero help from crystal lake I got an email from corporate saying "Your account has been set to cancel with nothing further due. You will have club access until 5/14/2026. I apologize but we are unable to waive any scheduled payments." Well guess what as of 4/28/26 I have a NEW $64 charge. Per email "We have received your email. Upon review, the $64.99 charge consists of a late fee dated 02/22/2026 and your monthly due of $34.99 from 04/15/2026." I had canceled my credit card and was in the process of moving my subscriptions to new card. This company is a scam and I am hopeful to be a part of a massive lawsuit one of these days. You can't get away with such predatory behavior forever. Karma will eventually catch up.

There are few times that I have actually looked forward to work on out. Much less at a place wheee…read moreI have seen people get turned away for their lack of athleticism. Picture a 330 lb. man who has been an Allstate athlete about 15 years ago... that's me! I was a little wary when I decided to see how it would work out (pun intended). The coaches were and are some of my favorite people in the world. They base the intensity of the WOD to what you need individually. Modification is key and they are absolute experts at it. I am now addicted to cross fit and will be here for the long term. I've not just lost weight (8 weeks in down 15 lbs) but have started replacing it with muscle which is not helping me to burn even more fat! Can't recommend it enough.

Crossfit Crystal Lake is above and beyond an amazing gym…read more I've tried any number of gyms throughout my years... Lifetime, Centegra, Anytime, and others. But CFCL "raises the bar" above and beyond the others. The owner, Joe, has always been absolutely awesome to work with and it shows. He not only believes highly in his gym, but his community as well. The coaches, Joe, Jesse, Ryan and Troy are the ones I've worked with so far and are above and beyond the gold standard of coaches/mentors/trainers. They bring a lot to the table and their instruction is easy to understand and will work with you on anything you may or may not be comfortable with. This gym is next level and absolutely worth giving a shot. They have an amazing community, exceptional trainers, and you always get a workout you'll be proud of. As a "definitely needs work" 43 year old, I was a little skeptical about this style of workout, and concerned about working out with such exceptional athletes. After your first session you'll at CFCL you'll understand why the Crossfit community is crazy awesome. The folks their are extremely welcoming and supportive of anyone on any fitness level. Give this place a shot. You won't regret it.