It's small, kind of dark and a little cramped but I tell you what, this place reminds me of an…read moreactual GYM! That's not a bad thing ladies and gents. Contrary to popular belief! It's a great little place fully equipped and staffed with really knowledgeable trainers. You can't help but love Lina and Pedro (the owners) 2 people truly dedicated to there members. What it lacks in size and flash, more than makes up for it with there welcoming, unintimadating atmosphere. (The owners have gone to great lengths to create such a non threatening environment) This is a phenominal neighborhood business for all to use from the new mom trying to get back into shape to the competitve bodybuilder preparing for an upcoming event. Give'em a look and see for yourselves.

This is the cleanest most committed gym. Everyone who comes here is committed to fitness and I…read morenever have issues with anyone. The worker there (David) is a great worker and he keeps the gym very clean and gives great fitness advise when you ask. 5/5stars

A highly motivating and well-structured fitness environment that welcomes participants of all…read morelevels. Coaches are knowledgeable, attentive, and skilled at offering modifications to ensure every workout feels both challenging and safe. Sessions are well-planned and engaging, making it easy to stay consistent and see real progress over time. The facility is clean, organized, and equipped with everything needed for strength and conditioning training. The community atmosphere is supportive without feeling competitive, creating an ideal space to stay focused and accountable. An excellent choice for anyone seeking results-driven training with professional guidance.

I miss living in Chicago only because of this place right here! Wow. These types of workouts…read morechanged my life! I was in the best shape of my life working out here with coach Paul! I miss the group atmosphere the most. Everyone was so encouraging and uplifting! Would definitely recommend this spot! I hope to be back one day!! Miss y'all!

I've been a member of Chicago Strength for several years, first at their Logan Square location and…read morenow at their Avondale location. I love the community feel and the owners and coaches offer a welcoming environment. They make it easy for me to scale my workouts to my abilities. I love the MetCon and Circuit fitness classes. The Avondale gym is a great facility, newly built and new equipment. Highly recommend!

Best gym in the area. One of the best gyms in chi-town with some of the best people. Give it a try!read more

This place makes me happy. I don't really have much of a family, and mostly all friends have left…read moreChicago.... When I come here, the staff and EVERYONE I meet along the way have become my friends and family. I understand there is so much else that the facility has to offer other than conversation and such, but when you're so comfy at a place like this you don't want to leave, and all of it is done right, and done well. My advice to ALL staff is... don't change a thing! You're all great!

I cannot recommend bringing children here. The website presents this as a safe, family-friendly…read moreenvironment, but that was not our experience. My children and I were appalled by how staff treated an elderly resident with an obvious physical disability affecting his arm and mobility. He was denied permission for a non-resident to help carry his belongings upstairs, which raised serious concerns about both safety and basic compassion. The non resident man informed the ill mannered woman that the man he was assisting had cancer. Who denies a cancer patient assistance ? It was upsetting for my children to witness this lack of empathy, and they immediately asked not to be left there. Situations like this are not only unsafe for vulnerable residents but also send the wrong message to families. The YMCA should take responsibility and ensure its housing management demonstrates greater care and respect for individuals with severe disabilities--denying reasonable assistance could lead to preventable harm. If elderly disabled residents are not safe who is? Not our impressionable young children, and we certainly do not wish to leave our children in places to learn such behaviors.

I love how close this gym is to me. I don't go for anything other than working out. When will it…read morereopen? How long will the renovations be?

Alot of machines and they have a decent amount of plates but PLEASE FIX THE PECTORAL FLY MACHINE…read moreits been week and they still have not fixed it and its a great peace of equipment

I've had really good experiences here. I love coming here and supporting a really thriving…read morebusiness in this plaza. They completed a major remodel recently. Lots of space in here. I really appreciate the fact that they have two pectoral fly machines, so those are usually available; my other main location only has one and it's never available. Decent job maintaining the place. I've never had any safety issues here, whereas I have at the other location I go to. Lots of space, they've added equipment during the last 3 years I've been here, so they are really investing in this space and the community. Only improvement recommended is to be more on top of paper towels and water filter status. Other than that, really good times here.

First day going here. Immediately can not use the tanning features as the equipment is "down". I…read moredid my package for this feature

Santos is an incredibly motivating and encouraging trainer who always guides you to exceed your own…read moreexpectations. He brings amazing energy to every session and creates an environment where you feel supported, challenged, and confident. He has such a positive attitude and truly promotes both mind and body positivity. I always leave our sessions feeling stronger, more confident, and accomplished. If you're looking for a trainer who will inspire you and help bring out your best, Santos is the one!

I have been working out with Santos for a few months now and MAN never have I ever had a better…read morepersonal training experience! He works you out hard but stays cognizant of any injuries or sore spots! I always leave in a sweat but feeling better mentally and physically! The pricing is beyond reasonable and I tell anyone and I love that he's running his own local business!! I have never been stronger! No matter where I am in Chicago I will keep going to Coach Santos! He always leaves me thinking, like with the below quote! It's like body and mind therapy! First session is free so there's no reason not to check him out!! Attached his insta page below too! " We're never going to be perfect, but we can always be better"

The perfect beginners class to Pilates!!! I signed up on ClassPass and took the Launch class- Intro…read moreto Pilates. I walked in expecting to learn the basics of Pilates form as well as learning the basics of the reformer. The instructor Aileen provided the basics and a whole lot more!! Not only did we go through the basics of Pilates, including breath work, pelvic positioning, and technique, but we learned so much about the history of Pilates. While we performed basic movements the reformer, Aileen went into great detail about where Pilates originated during the war and how it became to be the widely loved practice it is today. This was definitely a beginners class so I wouldn't recommend if you're already experienced with the various pieces of equipment including the reformer and the chair.

This studio has ample classic Pilates classes, however the construction and now lack of parking…read morehave made it impossible to get to. Not to mention their prices are sky high now. If you don't live within walking distance or have a huge gym budget look elsewhere.