This is a 24 hour gym by the Village Crossing mall. The owner, Dan, is very friendly and gave me a…read morelittle tour. The gym isn't huge but it also wasn't terribly busy at the time I went. It was just right for me. There's cardio machines, strength training machines, plenty of free weights, dumbells, etc.

I decided to get a gym membership at anytime fitness, because my health insurance allows me to go…read moreto multiple gyms. Plus I wanted an option in case I had to fight a case of insomnia and couldn't go to sleep, and I need it to work out in the middle of the night. This anytime fitness is located near the Village Crossing Mall, off to the side on Central Avenue, away from the other stores. The person who registered me was super nice and friendly and gave me a tour of the place. The size of the gym is somewhat small, I would compare to a couple steps up from a hotel gym but slightly bigger. In terms of the equipment, it has several cardio machines, and a few squat racks, which doubles as a bench press if you set the height and bench properly. There's also some free weights, and free benches as well. What I look for at a gym is a place to do squats, deadlifts, bench press, and overhead press. Everything else is a bonus. They do have several machines, but nothing too serious for a good leg workout. But overall it gets the job done. There is no locker room per se, but there is three private bathrooms, which includes a sink, shower, and toilet. Overall, I would go here and recommend, if you're looking for a place that is 24 hours, but not as busy like an Xsport, with average equipment.

Tbe pros: close to my house. Th pros: The staff is unfriendly very rude. Cleanliness is…read morequestionable as there is always tissues in unused stairmaster or treadmill. Lockers get stuck and locked so you have to call unfriendly staff Which is uncomfortable because they look like they don't want to be there. Meditation clas is anything but relaxing with an instructor just scolds you even if you cough. Th showers are never clean.ive been to othe lifetimes where they actually vacuum the showers this location does not.

We are rejoining after taking a break for a few years. Facilities have been upgraded since 4 years…read moreago. That's a plus. Super responsive team. They were very helpful setting up my partner with steps moving forward to get his health in check. Seemed genuinely engaged. A change I did notice is that they now charge you if a guest comes to use the pool. I think that's a poor policy. For $280/mo it would be 3 of my guest passes to bring my kids and then charge me an extra $45 for them to go to the pool with me once? Anyway. Other than that, I am excited to be back.

Redefined Fitness has been transformative for my son. He started personal training when he was 11.5…read moreyears old (now 13). Travis worked with him to establish personal goals (strength) and focused on progress (personal bests). He has been incredibly positive and encouraging throughout. My son refuses to miss a session. He has grown in strength, fitness and confidence. He has also brought his learning home and lifts weights with excellent form between sessions.

After moving back to Illinois, I was searching for a gym close to my job and someone recommended…read moreRedefined Fitness. I love challenging workouts that produce results in a friendly, clean, small environment. Redefined Fitness hit all the marks. The owners work hands on with the clients to ensure that every one receives personal training and attention. The workouts are designed to be challenging for everyone from beginner to advanced and the results are amazing. They also take the time to get to know their clients and work with them based on their needs, restrictions and ultimate goals. The gym is very clean and sanitized properly and some workouts are performed outside. Im definitely happy with Redefined Fitness and its trainers and I will recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for a serious yet fun and exciting workout.

I treat Evanston Athletic Club as if I live there. Most of the time I show up looking a mess just…read moreto attend my vinyasa/sculpt yoga classes because it is a judgment free zone. Mindys classes leave me sore damn near every single time. I love this gym because it is more chill, and less populated. There is a lot of natural light, especially in the turf area on the 3rd floor near the spin studio because it is so private. There is a pilates studio on the same level, but the classes are extra charge/seperate. I pay $65 a month, and I honestly think it is such a great deal. The jacuzzi does tend to be crowded before 4 though. I love the machine that dries my swimsuit, that is so helpful, and they give you a bag with it like what. Also at this location they have a keypad for the lockers that actually work, even though the facility is a little outdated. There is parking..no it is not free.

Great facility for the price…read more Unfortunately, loud overhead "music" has again migrated to negative, auctioneer-style computer-generated, monotonous, hate-the-world rap. When we work out, we expect positive environment. We all bring our own devices, so I wish they would shut off their overhead noise. Where is the support of diversity?

This is our home gym. Sure it's not cheap but you get what you put into it. My wife, my son and I…read morehave been members for over 2 years. Only recently did our fees go up but again it's worth being a member if you go enough and take advantage of any of their other amenities like their daycare, the indoor and outdoor pools. We have heard there's a waiting list and believe it as it does get crowded at times but not super crowded. I have been to several other Lifetime properties in the Chicagoland area and this is in my top 5 locations. The staff is great as well as the trainers that work there. You can tell business is good when you rarely see a trainer solo. Instead they are working with clients, training away. I do find it strange that the GM trains some people as he's taking away from his other trainers. The folks at the Cafe are wonderful and friendly as well. Let's not forget about the workers at the Daycare! Doreen, Wilma and their crew all work their tail off taking care of the babies, toddlers and kids. God bless em. There is parking lot parking available but at times it does get full.

I have been going here for years... super friendly front staff who scan you in right away!…read moreBeautiful locker room with showers, sauna, and even a hot tub :) I love their variety in classes- yoga studios are beautiful and teachers are amazing... same goes for spinning classes! Make working out fun :)

I'm currently dropping in for a few weeks...coaching is great and attentive...programming is well…read morebalanced...community is very welcoming...exactly what you want and expect when you drop into a CF gym while away

I have been a member of Crossfit Wilmette for a little over a year. The programming and workouts…read moreare excellent. I'm a busy mom of 3 and the workouts have transformed my body as well as mental strength and endurance. The one hour I spend at the gym each day helps me get through my tough weeks at work and parenting. I came for the workouts but found a 5-star community. The people who attend are kind, genuine, and care about lifting each member up. We celebrate each other's gains here. This gym is accommodating to the competitive athlete and down the spectrum to the 75yr olds that are still attending, truly amazing! I highly recommend Crossfit Wilmette for anyone looking to get great great workouts in and find a great community.

I originally came in because another trainer wanted me to get the InBody Scan. When. Dennis…read moreexplained his program/approach I decided to give it a shot. I started to feel results after 1st session. My wife noticed results after my 3rd. I'm three months in and, at almost 49 years old I'm fitting in clothes sizes I haven't worn since college. Dennis uses heart rate training along with strength training and adjusts our workout on the fly to keep me in my optimum mode for the entire hour. Highly recommend and wish I'd found Dennis 10+ years ago. Bonus: I get a stretch and quick massage at the end of every training and that's helped speed post workout recovery.

in 45 years I have never even considered using a personal trainer and that all changed when I met…read moreSiree at Optimum Fitness Formula! I now go 2-3 times per week and am getting rid of my dad-bod, eating healthier, and feeling stronger in every way. Thank you Siree for helping push me to my limits!

I'm a member of Blink Fitness, and I attend regularly. It's a good place. The equipment is…read more Up-to-date, well maintained, and always clean. The members in the club tend to be conscientious about cleaning up after themselves, but primarily it's because of the attentiveness of the staff. They are on the ball.  I've seen nothing but good from all of the men and people who work there. Today the great people at the desk were Myah, and Myles, and the manager, Brandon.  For me, what makes the people who work at Blink great, is the collective positive energy, the upbeat interactions, the knowledge they all express by their consistency in having answers to questions.  And when they don't have an answer, they'll research it for you. And they will HUNT YOU DOWN to get that information to you. I love that. Always hello. Always goodbye. Always a smile.  Part of that is because these are really nice, polite people with good work ethic.  But I have to believe another reason is they have a good manager coaching them a little. I've worked in and worked out at a LOT of health clubs and gyms, and I've interacted with a lot of staff and managers, and Brandon is one of the best managers I've seen. He's very approachable, and he shows up for work. He's not a manager who will "be in later, or maybe day after tomorrow." It's rare that I've gone to the club and Brandon wasn't there, and I go five days a week (I'm tired all over and everything hurts). And when he's there you know it, because he's at the front desk, not in the manager's office. And he's at the desk working, because he's also a staff member. And when he steps away, he's performing some of that constant maintenance I mentioned; wiping down, stacking weights, restocking sanitizer stations. Blink has sanitizer stations with wipes and spray. They're all over the gym, and there are a lot of them, and they're always reliably full.  I can't think of any cons for me at this club. Reasonably priced. Great gym. Great staff, great manager, and I think you'd probably get the equivalent of my opinion from anyone you asked at Blink Evanston. Thanks to the entire team for providing this kind of fitness club. Thanks to the entire team for providing this kind of fitness club. See y'all tomorrow.

I'm literally posting this from the shower because I came into shower and noticed I left my…read moreunderwear from yesterday morning in the shower. 24 hours later it's exactly in the same spot I left it at. So I guess no one is cleaning the showers. I only use the handicap shower because it's the one that gets used the least but the other shower stalls are completely disgusting and smell really bad. I've also noticed a wet piece of toilet paper in the handicap stall that has been here since Wednesday, it's Friday morning let's see if it's still here on Monday. The staff says hi and bye in particular Derwin is very friendly so there's a reason to give blink fitness in Evanston one star and a second star because equipment is usually all in good working condition.

I have belonged to this fitness center on and off for 15 years and am a huge fan…read more No, it is not a deluxe health club and spa facility, it is a good, basic gym with everything you need to get a fine workout: plenty of cardio and weight machines, exercise mats, jump ropes and other tools for calisthenic work. There are freshly laundered towels and a basic locker room with showers. The water fountains are cold and there are hanging TVs that are tuned to radio frequencies so you can watch and listen to a variety of TV shows. The price is $75/month, or something like $60/month if you pay the annual fee. All in all, pretty good value for access to all that equipment. There is also childcare available for $6 up to an hour and a half, which seems pretty cheap to me, especially given that so many people rave about its quality. They have started offering a few group fitness classes, but I can't speak to those other than by saying that all the classes are early morning, and there isn't much variety. I am not giving it five stars because I think its day pass rate is expensive ($15) and wish it provided a punch card option for people who can't work out regularly, but would nevertheless like occasional access to the gym. I would also like more variety of fitness classes (spinning?). Nevertheless, I recommend this to anyone looking for a low-key, no-fuss gym.

Our family of 4 have been member's of the Fitness Centre at the Winnetka Community House for 10+…read moreand thoroughly enjoy the facility.diverse (well-maintained) equipment offerings, people, and central location. Great mix of cardio, from treadmills to stationary bikes to rowing, strength machines and free weights, and cross-fit space for burpees to sit-ups. Men's and Women's locker rooms with towel service included; +men's has a steam room. Personal training also available for all ages. We are all about simply staying healthy, living an active life, it is nice to bump into good people at the Fitness Centre that share the same goals

From about 2005 to 2010 Brian was my trainer. We would meet for an hour twice a week at a gym and…read moreworkout together. He motivated me like nobody else ever has. I've been trying to find someone that's even remotely as good for years but with no luck. Brian truly cares about his clients and takes the time to understand their personality and needs which vastly improved my workouts. I can't recommend him enough!

Still working out with Brian 3 years after writing the first review. He's a great guy and…read morepersonality. He really knows his stuff. He's always safety conscious. I never been injured working out with Brian and he's always sensitive about anything going with me like a sore wrist from tennis or a shoulder injury from something else. I've been benefited a lot physically and emotionally from working out with Brian. I can't recommend him highly enough. He's awesome!