Best gym in Chicago, hands down! I've been going to Quads for years and it truly stands out from…read moreany other gym I've been to. The trainers and staff are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and always willing to answer questions or offer advice, no matter your experience level. The owner, Sharon, is so welcoming and has created such a great community where everyone feels comfortable and motivated. If you're serious about lifting, this is the place to be. They have an amazing variety of machines and equipment that you won't find at most gyms, and everything is designed for people who really want to train properly. The atmosphere is motivating, the people are friendly, and it feels like a gym where everyone genuinely wants to see each other succeed. A couple of my friends joined after I recommended it, and they're so glad they did. I couldn't recommend Quads more!

This is the most difficult review I've ever written for Yelp because I honestly love the idea of…read moreQuads and its history, but after a trial week, I ran back to my pathetic Planet Fitness. For years, I walked by and looked in the window just to see if some of the vibe would entice me to walk in and get energized by all the real-life Marvel Superheroes working out. And I'm glad for the week of experience I had because Quads has some of the nicest, knowledgeable, and dedicated fitness people I've ever met. From the moment I walked in to my final exit, the desk staff, the family members who run it, trainers I encountered, and a few guys who could deadlift car engines whom I asked questions how to use this or that, I felt a lot of compassion for me being the new guy in a sea of bewildering equipment that could either change my fitness life or scare me away. Bear in mind that I truly love Quads but coming from a lengthy history of memberships at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, Gorilla Sports, YMCA, Holmes Place, Chicago Athletic Clubs, and Planet Fitness (with visits to FFC, Crunch, East Bank Club, Cheetah, Life Time, Bally's, and Midtown Athletic Club), I have to do a pro and con thing. Pros It's a good environment to watch others doing astonishing calisthenic exercises and massive lifts and squats. I'll never get to that level, but it's an inspiring place to get jazzed about your own routine. Quads has a diverse membership. You'll see everything from people doing their daily treadmill to pro bodybuilders doing four-hour circuits. I saw every kind of body type and age group. People doing rehab exercises and a person with a visual impairment. The specialty here is bodybuilding, though everyone is welcome. You'll hear grunts, fits of anger, yelling of encouragement, the rage of accomplishment, and claps of high-five. I felt like I was in a place where great bodies are refined. The membership prices are fantastic for the amount of equipment you're offered, and the hours are comparable to other gyms. They offer a few additional membership discounts not listed on the website, so go in and talk with them. Kudos to a gym that finally understands the right way memberships should work--upfront and no hassles. You are constantly reminded of your potential. There are photos and awards everywhere of past and present bodybuilders and pro and amateur athletes, and you can't help but soak up some of that greatness. You're in a place where celebrities have trained, too. Cons Here's where I have to be brutally honest. I may not know the difference between an Iso-Lateral Front Lat Pulldown and an Iso-Lateral Wide Pulldown, but I do know when machines are so old that they need to be replaced. If a machine's pads are worn, replace them. If a Selectorized's weight stack has half its weight labels missing, that should be fixed asap. If a machine's so old that the frame's been painted a number of times, it's probably a good time to replace it. I'm going to guess most of the equipment is older than the members. Sure, old-school machines can be great, and a lot of bodybuilders want them, but at some point, you need to replace them. Hammer Strength, Precor, and Cybex are constantly evolving the science of ergonomics, body mechanics, and safety. Please, Quads. Get new equipment. I didn't see any dumbbells less than 10#. That's not a bad thing, but small weight dumbbells would be great for people doing rehab or weaklings like me starting back at doing simple free weight exercises. In fairness, Planet Fitness dumbbells start at 10#, too. Other reviews are correct: A lot of the equipment, especially the Selectorized machines on the first floor, are squished so closely that safety could be an issue. There are a few machines so close together that parts could touch if used in full range of motion. If you're used to a defined circuit from a previous gym--especially if most of your workout is using Selectorized equipment--you might have difficulties matching it to the machines here. Plate-loaded and cables, no problem; they'll have one of anything you'll ever want. But for Selectorized, nothing made sense because a lot of what I needed was spread throughout the gym on both floors and in hard to find areas (e.g. the pec fly/rear delt machine was in a dimly lit corner, and most of the weights in the stack had no labels). I won't go into cleanliness. Suffice it to say this is a well-worn gym. The rusty lockers and second floor smell attest to the longevity of Quads, for better or worse. Overall, you should try Quads for a week to see if you like it. Most people swear this is the best gym. No, Quads doesn't have a pool, a sauna, towel service, group fitness classes, fancy self-locking lockers, a three-story climbing wall, or sleep rooms. They offer a world of fitness possibilities in an old school gym where amazing happens.

I highly recommend Tone Up 2 Fitness. The owner and trainer is truly one of the best teachers I've…read moreever had. He taught me so many valuable things--not only about fitness, but also about discipline, consistency, and believing in myself. His passion for helping others grow and improve really shows in everything he does. I'm extremely grateful for everything I've learned through Tone Up 2 Fitness, and I wish him nothing but the best of luck as he continues to grow his business. I have no doubt he will keep succeeding and open many more locations in the future. Bart is also great for people who don't speak English, as he communicates very well in Polish, English, and Spanish. He is fun, motivating, and easy to work with, which makes every training session enjoyable. I'm very grateful for everything I've learned, and I wish him the best of luck as he continues growing his business.

If you are looking for a place to start your journey on loosing weight or weight training Tone up 2…read moreFitness is a great place to go. I was looking for a personal trainer to help me build strength and loose some weight. my personal trainer Bart has been great in helping me with that journey. He is patient, friendly and supportive on helping you with whatever your goal is. There's other personal trainers . They do group workouts, and one on one training. Place is clean and in the summer time they do workouts outside the place .

Scott was very welcoming! I dropped in for Open Gym and he made me feel right at home right away…read more If I lived in the area, I would definitely consider this as my home gym!

What a great box! Friendly to a drop-in from out of town. Coaches are knowledgeable and helped me…read moremodify some of the moves to fit my level of fitness. This will be my go-to crossfit box when I'm back in Des Plaines.

Love this gym. Nice locker room. We need longer hours on the weekend. We pay a lot of money and it…read moreseems most of the complaints are for the extended hours. Don't like the virtual classes. I never see anyone using them. Please put on more instructors for live classes.love the new pickleball courts but the should be included in the monthly fees.i would recommend this gym.

Good people. Clean. Trust worthy environment. I would definitely recommend this gym. Equipment a…read morelittle dated but every thing you need. Also a small cafe

This compact studio at IntegraLife Wellness Coaching provides limitless opportunities for growth…read more Edith- the owner is a consummate professional motivator and caring individual who promotes discipline and accountability. The atmosphere is remarkable friendly making everyone feel welcome. Classes and personal training are engaging, entertaining and enjoyable. Edith helped me lose 30 lbs so far and I keep on going! I have discovered my perfect workout heaven. Highly recommended ‍‍‍

Every child has tremendous potential. It just needs to be properly released, tapped into, and…read morefound within. Edith knows just how to make that happen. Edith started working with my son at 13 years old, and he is currently 19 now. What a life transformation in a short time too. From school, to social, confidence, to clean eating, working with his hands, to fitness, competition and more! Edith's approach is warm, flowing and natural like a friend steering another friend in the direction. She is very pleasant and turns any situation into a beautiful one. She comes off as more teacher than therapist to my children, but one that they never want to part with. My entire family benefited by meeting and working at some level with Edith. It was the best investment I made and fun at the same time. Every day and every single moment working with Edith was an absolute Joy and Delight! In less than a year, each member of my family for the first time started chasing our dreams. Her name up comes up in conversations randomly even in topic outside of scope of her work. We now have an energy; drive and the forces of Champions that is taking us to places we could never go to before. We all now are eager to go to sleep each night, after a very productive day, just waiting to wake up and get started again, enthusiastic!!! My family are all truly thankful for this.

Love working out with Sari! Every session is different and built for me so I never get bored of…read moreexercises. Also appreciate how flexible she is with my changing schedule. Highly recommend!

Sari is great. She is incredibly knowledgeable, can tailor exercises to my needs, and adds a…read morepersonal touch. She called and spoke to me in person before I had signed up for her program. Other places just give you a website to book appointments. Every time I leave a session with her, I feel mentally (and physically) as good as I do after seeing my therapist. I recommend her without any reservations.

I dropped in here while traveling & had a great experience. The coach/owner Lawrence was super…read morefriendly & helpful, the class was welcoming, and the gym was clean & well equipped. I would definitely come back here next time I'm traveling through Chicago. Parking was also really easy & the location was not difficult to get to.

GREAT gym! Nice space, good equipment. Use Mayhem programming: so thorough. Coaches were all so…read morenice and welcoming: thank you, LJ, Kelly, Nick. Owner Gerard was very prompt and clear in his communication. Athletes at the gym are very welcoming and helpful. I was here for three days on business; so thankful to be able to work out here. THANK YOU!