This gym is great! Always clean. Never too busy. Convenient (by the highway). And the staff is not…read moreonly friendly but will go out of their way for you. Case in point; Dan the owner noticed I'd left my shoes on the rack for several days as well as my house keys (I was looking everywhere for them) and he personally called and emailed me to let me know I'd left them at the gym and that he put them in a safe place for me. Can you believe that!? A++++

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 had ZERO boxing experience before walking into Unanimous Boxing Gym. That was six months ago. Now…read moreI'm the welterweight champion of the world! Well, no, I'm not. But I feel like it! The coaches (Perla, Rani, and Anais) are fantastic! I couldn't sleep the night before my first class. I wondered if it was crazy to start a new sport that I had no experience with. But after my first class I was sure I'd made the right decision! The environment is extremely welcoming. The coaches took their time with me and introduced me to the sport step by step. For the first few months I was going to classes once a week. Now, I go three times a week! I love UBG, and I couldn't recommend it more!

Very inviting gym. When I walked in I hadn't boxed in a long time and was worried about…read moreembarrassing myself. The owner eased my worries. Their coaches are so kind and instantly make you feel comfortable. The other members are also very supportive.

Absolutely the best I'm a law student at UIC and my schedule is very busy. I tried going to…read moreworkouts but I never enjoyed going to the gym until F45. The trainers are awesome. Shout out to Jocelyn, Sandro and Sanjay who I had a pleasure to meet. Different days have different types of workout. Wednesdays are cardio which is my favorite. If you haven't checked them out I highly recommend it. 45 minutes out of your day and you will feel energized and great

CS&C is the place in Chicago to go if you want to get strong AF. The fact is, that Dave (the owner…read moreand head trainer) subscribes to the best philosophy when it comes to lifting weights: "If it is complicated- you're doing it wrong. Commit to your training, eat and sleep like it. And you will get stronger." CS&C is a Starting Strength gym, which means that the focus is on three main lifts: squat, deadlift, and press. Other lifts are utilized when they are useful (bench, power cleans, etc.) for increasing strength. Dave and Karl's focus is on getting athletes to do the lifts right, which ultimately protects against injury. In the run up to my latest powerlifting meet, Dave sorted out my deadlift and Karl helped me with my bench. This isn't a place where you're gonna get a soy machiato frappacino with skinny whip after doing a set of quarter squats in the Smith machine or bicep curls in the rack. Honestly, if you wanna be a menace to society, go do that somewhere else. This is a place where you're going to get strong. If you listen to the coaches and put in the work, your squat, deadlift, and press numbers will ALL go up. And you'll be harder to kill, which if we're honest, is all anyone really wants.

Review of Dave the coach: I met Dave when I was doing…read morecrossfit at another gym and he coached the Power track. I just happened to stumble into the class about 2ish years ago because I came at the wrong time. What I thought was a section of the crossfit class turned out to be a power lifting class. Since then I have fallen in love with the sport and have done multiple power lifting competitions. A big part of that was Dave. He explains things really well and is very knowledgeable. Even though the crossfit gym location was no longer convenient for me, I still kept coming and doing programs because of Dave. I am NOT the easiest of clients. I complain and make excuses all the time. Dave would calmly call me on my BS without being condescending. I was very excited for him when he opened his own facility at Chicago Strength and Conditioning. And even though this location is even MORE inconvenient for me, I still reach out to Dave for assistance. I utilized him for a great year long nutrition program. I signed up for 3 month program to help with a competition. Dave is my go to whenever I have questions or need advice about lifting. As a coach he's great and has help me improve significantly in all my lifts. He's worth every penny I have given. Review of the gym: I have only been to the gym a couple times since it's not near me and I do a lot of online programming. So I can't speak on membership pricing or local competitors. It may be small but it packs a punch. Each rack(I think there are 6 total) has it's own set of weights. And since the place is fairly new, the equipment is NICE! Recently, I showed up on a Saturday morning to get some in-person coaching. At first is was just me but by the time I was leaving, there was about 6 or 7 people there. It was intimate but I definitely didn't feel cramped. Everyone there was super nice and supportive of each other. There were people of all ages, strengths and sizes. All the coaches and athletes came up to me and introduced themselves. The few times I have been there, I really liked. If I didn't live so far away, I would totally attend this gym.

Bottom line: Some really good trainers; but be mindful if you commit to a membership…read more Like many others have outlined, the trainers, especially Rami and Isa are excellent. Dawna, who is the main administrator, is helpful and engaging. I was going pretty regularly at the start but then took a pause after a medical diagnosis that required that I get more serious about strength training. I knew I needed time to get into the new routine and put my account on hold. As my hold was ending, I engaged Title to figure out the best plan to be on as I wanted to try to keep boxing as part of my routine even if it couldn't be my primary exercise. I had narrowed it down to 4xs a month but missed informing them by 1 day. I requested that they make an adjustment - especially given the series of texts indicating my need to downgrade. Despite that, they refused and are continuing to charge me for unlimited ($50 extra dollars). I decided to cancel and expressed disappointment about the situation. At first they followed their standard process and let me know I'd have to pay an additional month. However, after they received my feedback about the circumstances, they gave me some options for the added month in response t to my circumstances. So - great trainers - and be careful about committing - they have a lot of contractural rules and it can be tricky to navigate.

An update on my previous review:…read more I canceled my account with them, and they still charged me for an extra month. I found it on my credit card statement, and asked them to refund. They did refund in the end. However, I recommend people who canceled their account with them to check if you are charged.

Love Pure Barre Lakeview! The studio is clean, welcoming, and always has great energy…read more Shoutout to Chesney--she's an amazing instructor who always remembers your name and does a great job correcting form in a supportive and encouraging way. All the teachers are fantastic and create such a positive community. Highly recommend!

This studio has a really friendly presence, especially for beginners. The Classic classes flow…read morereally nicely. Highly recommend taking classes with Kerry!! She is clear with her instructions, gives great adjustments, and both challenges and supports you through your workout.

I really enjoy working out at Bezz. It's a small gym (compared to the box gyms) with a solid…read morecompliment of machines, squat racks, dumbbells, and cardio equipment. I like that I can get in, get my workout done, and get out. If I ever have to wait for a machine it's only a few minutes. The staff are friendly, the owner is passionate about making the gym a place where people want to workout. I'm glad I have a neighborhood option that isn't a box gym.

Ask 10 people their reasons for seeking out a personal trainer, and you will undoubtedly get 10…read moredifferent answers. For me personally, I've found that working with a trained professional helps keep me motivated, but most importantly, focused on my goals. Muscle maintenance is only one part of the equation. Preparing my body for and embracing changes caused by the ageing process is why I continue to work out with a trainer. I've trained with Jorge from Bezz Training Club for about a year. Our workouts are a combination of strength maintenance, flexibility, range of motion, stretching and balance. The space is as comfortable for a one-on training as it is for any of the group classes offered there. Bezz Training realizes that all people learn differently and at a different pace. As a classic kinesthetic learner, my trainer has to demonstrate and allow me to participate at the same time. If your form is off on a few of those reps, rest assured, you will be corrected! The culture of Bezz Training Club is solid ,cohesive, and non-judgmental. Staff all have a passion for fitness, are enthusiastic, dependable and motivational. And last, but certainly not least, BTC offers free parking in the building. This is the place you want to train if you're serious about getting results

Will is the best trainer there. Has been training me and my boys for shows. Unmatched service and…read morekindness

Amazing atmosphere. Loved this location and the owners…read more This is a gym for REAL lifters. chalk is available, loud pumped up music and seriously seasoned athletes! Steve aka forsaken warrior is part owner of the compound and also my powerlifting coach. Cant wait to go again.