a NO for me. It was very confusing for me to find their entrance. The doors are located right next to the garbage bins, so the smell will be "pleasant". The receptionist was really nice to me. Their freaking toilets are dirty, nasty and smelly. The equipment is very old and there is only one cable machine which sucks. The smell inside the gym itself is really bad, so I suggest they would turn on the fans. Overall, I was disappointed because their reviews were mostly 5 star. Maybe they were just friends with the owner, Idk. P.S. The prices are great though $49 for students and $59 for regulars, but they do not even have a normal water fountain for reusable bottles. read more

The gym is a new thing for me and I'm not one for treadmills. That said, I've been working from home a lot recently and felt I needed something to help me get moving even when the weather is yucky outside. Elgin Fitness was a great choice for me because I don't feel any pressure from staff or members and there isn't a big financial strain. I was given a day pass to try out the gym before committing to a membership. There were no sign up fees and there isn't a contract (if you sign up for automatic payments, they want you to stay around for at least 5 months though) and no penalty for cancelling (just a 30 day notice). The rates are really reasonable--we got a couple's plan for $80 and you can't really beat that anywhere else. I really like that the membership includes access to yoga classes. I went to one today, my first ever, and found it to be a relaxing and invigorating experience. The instructor wasn't overly serious and she was open and made the environment feel safe. When I couldn't hold a pose for as long, or had to modify a pose, there was no judgement and I felt positive about my body. The change rooms have been clean and well kept every time I've gone. They even have hair dryers! There are showers, bathrooms, lockers, and a space for beautifying oneself. The change rooms have never been crowded and I've never had a problem getting a locker (free, just bring your own lock). The gym itself is everything that I need and nothing more. There are a variety of cardio machines--treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals, upright bikes, recumbent bikes. I've never had to wait for a machine and everyone I've seen use them remembers to wipe them down after use. There is also a good assortment of weight training equipment and a stretching room. The stretching room has swiss balls and mats and the yoga classes are held here--which means the room isn't open to everyone when a class is in session. So if you're within walking distance of this gym, I would recommend trying it out. read more

Elgin Fitness is the ideal community gym. It is owner operated, well equipped and doesn't suffer from the endless annoyances of larger chain gyms. Honestly the only downsides I can think of are: parking, if you can't walk to the gym you're stuck looking for street parking and I wish they opened earlier than 8am on weekends. I've gone to many different gyms in different cities. I've never once heard a member say "I love how this gym has a sign up fee and locks you into a long term contract!". That is why I was so happy to see Elgin Fitness's sign up terms are straightforward and easy. There is no initiation fee and you sign up for any length you'd like from one month to one year. All fees are prepaid with the cost per month going down the longer you sign up for (day and week passes are available if you are only in town a short while and I think they also offer a monthly contract option if you really want one). There is no pushy "member service representative" trying to convince you to sign up for a longer period and no hard sell which makes signing up a very pleasant experience. The gym is well equipped whether you're interested in cardio or weight training. The cardio section is laid out with all the machines facing a group of flat screens that you can tune into with your headphones via FM or a plug on the machine. Ellipticals outnumber treadmills but I've never had to wait more than five minutes for either. They also have a few stair machines, rowing machines and bicycles if that is more your speed. The changing rooms have showers making it easy to workout before going to the office or during a lunch break. The free weight section has everything you need to lift things up and put them down. There is a squat rack, flat bench (that can also do incline and decline) and dumbbells up to 85lbs. They also have all the other things you'd expect from a gym including leg press machine, smith machine, curl bars etc. There is also a room for stretching that has foam rollers, padded mats, and exercise balls to help keep lose after a workout. They've recently added yoga classes, which are included in the membership. The classes are only twice a week but are limited to about 10 people which is nice because it gives the instructor time to make sure everyone is doing the stretches correctly. Personal training is also available but I've never taken advantage of it so I can't comment on the quality. The other members are very friendly. Just about everyone wears headphones so don't expect too much chatter but every time I've asked someone to let me work in or for a spot they've been happy to help out. read more

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This gym is awesome. I am very fussy when it comes to gyms, and this one is my fave of all time. The owner and staff are so friendly, they remember me by name (?!?), the equipment is great, with so many machines that are energy-capturing machines (sustainability!). The prices are so reasonable, AND the staff are never up-selling. Also, great vibes all around. read more

I have held gym memberships of one kind or another for at least 20 years (in different provinces, cities and countries) and can say without any hesitation that this little gym is a gem. It's privately AND locally owned - that alone should be enough. Workout newbies get easily impressed by the latest trendy gyms but once you get a few years of experience you realize what's important and what's not. For the few months that I went (I found a gym closer to home), they often had new equipment. The place has very friendly staff - never pushy like those franchises desperate to meet quotas. It's very clean too. If I didn't have to lug my gear around I would be back there in a heartbeat. read more

This is an awesome gym. As a student, the monthly prices are quite steep, but price-wise, it's comparable to GoodLife, Anytime Fitness, and other big gyms in the area. Though it's definitely on the smaller side, it's never busy, and it always feels super clean. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Bonus: it's locally owned! My only complaints are that I wish they had later hours on weekends, as they close at 6PM on Sat and Sun, and provided better/more membership promotions. read more

I gave it 3 stars because it is so clean and the girl at reception was really nice. I am only visiting and paid 25 for the week. I went once and will not be going back. If your a serious lifter like me this is NOT the gym for you. There is not a lot of weight available nor machines. If you are an average person looking to train/tone then this place is perfect. I want to stress that it IS a good gym just not for me! read more

I've just joined this gym, it's been a bit more than a week. The key element that attracted me was the no-nonsense pricing - no initiation fee and flexible membership plans. It's a smaller gym but it has great equipment and I like the atmosphere. Staff is really friendly and helpful, and the women's change rooms are very nice and clean. So far - very pleased! read more