I absolutely love this gym! I used to be an Orangetheory member but to be honest the prices is what…read moreinitially attracted me (I'm paying half as much as I did at OTF). But that's not all. The coaches are so motivational and encouraging, they meet you where you're at and challenge you to put your best effort in. The workouts really get you sweating. Its a mix of treadmills, water rowers, and synergy station (body weight, weights, trx, and terracore station). I never though my heart rate could increase while weight training but I'm in the fat burning zone most of the time. Lastly what makes this gym awesome is the saunas! The personal sauna's promote healing and are super relaxing. You can use it individually or with a friend or two. You can even bluetooth your music to them. Overall I've loved my experience with Red Effect, I only wish they'd open more locations!

From the owner: Stay motivated in every Red Effect class because of the group fitness concept and the personal…read moreattention of our elite trainers. Are you new to fitness, getting back on track or are you looking to improve your performance? Set your own pace, our classes are designed to support beginners and challenge experts. Our scientifically designed workouts provide you with effective, H.I.I.T classes so you can burn calories up to 36 hours post-workout. Red Effect classes use the latest heart rate technology so you can track progress in real time. Detox 7x more, reduce joint pain, speed up recovery and more in our infrared therapy enhanced fitness studios.

An AMAZING community, owned by the best couple- Kelly & Jared. Since day one I've benefited from…read morethe excellent and knowledgeable coaches, warm community, fun events, and the variety of CrossFit, Hyrox and Olympic lifting classes!

I have been a member of Iron Flag for several months and I have learned to love coming to the gym…read more This is no small feat, since I am 61 years old, and I can honestly say I have never felt that before. I belonged to a different gym that closed late summer and I was looking for a place that would push me. I didn't even know what Crossfit was. But co-owner, Kelly, really impressed me with her intelligent questions about my health history, and Ioved how many women coaches there were at the gym, and felt the place had a great, down to earth vibe. I now attend weekday at 6:30 a.m. classes religiously and usually go to a class on the weekends. They will scale to your level and encourage you at the same time. I also thought I ate well (no flour, no sugar, and no alcohol), but I am working with co-owner Jared on my nutrition and upping my energy level and mental clarity. I appreciate the inspiration of those around me who can lift hundreds of lbs and do muscle ups, while I am working my training bar. Hey, it takes a village! My doctor is thrilled and I have gained several lbs of muscle in a few months! Check this place out. You will be glad you did!

Signed a 6mo contract @ $299/mo. for the strength program. Went every week as recommended…read more Results were non-existent for me. 1-8-2024. Weight: 264.5. Skel Muscle Mass: 93.5. BMI: 35.8. Body fat: 37.5%. 7-8-2024. Weight: 266. Skel Muscle Mass: 93. BMI: 36. Body fat: 38%. I communicated the following issues. -When you sign up for 6 months they still treat you as if your on a 28 day cycle. That means you cannot pre-book appointments beyond 4 per month through the app. There's a dark area where you essentially have no credits. Your card has to be billed for the next month before you can book. This means that your trainer and/or time slot will be filled by someone else causing you pivot from your routine. You can call & ask them to book for you in that 1 week of dead app but often your trainer/time slot is not available. Incredibly frustrating. -They pushed a program whereas their fees would be covered by your FSA or HSA. You pay for a letter of medical necessity from a 3rd party company (Truemed) that is sent to your provider. However my provider denied the claim because their invoices don't match the language in the letter & all dates are Jan 8th (my contract sign date) instead of putting the date of service. They won't modify their invoices so the money spent with Truemed is wasted because Body 20 won't put the proper information on their invoices. -I informed them @ the end of month 4 my intent to cancel early. They would not let me out of my 6mo commitment. Crappy but I signed on for that so it is what it is. However on July 1st (end of my contract) they gave me the cancellation papers. I was charged an additional month on July 8 in the amount $299.00. They told me cancelation takes 1 mon to process & refuse to refund my money but I was welcome to train in July. -Forget Body20. Over the course of 24 sessions there was no physiological change; lack of ability to keep the same trainer and or time slot; lack of honesty regarding cancellation & no desire to do what's right regarding overcharging; lack of understanding & willingness to work with their clients regarding FSA/HSA benefits in a program they push.

Clean and well presented. The area is safe and well kept. Love the area and the surrounding shopsread more

I've been meaning to check out hotworx for some time now especially since I've seen some classes on…read moreclass pass. I decided to sign up for a free trial to see what is it all about. The Wheaton location is somewhat hidden among us surrounding stores, but it's easy enough to find. Upon arrival, door access is controlled through a mobile apps so since I wasn't registered yet, one of the staff members kindly let me in. We went through a brief questionnaire discussing why I was interested in joining and what fitness goals. I was hoping to achieve this year. I was then given a tour of the facility and led to my scheduled class, which was hot yoga. Each class takes place in its own sauna, designed to accommodate about 2 to 3 people at a time. The workout itself is guided through a screen inside the sauna,which I personally did not enjoy. Classes like yoga, Pilates, it can be challenging to follow independently, and I value having an instructor present to demonstrate proper form and correct posture when needed. That hands-on guidance makes a big difference for me.. HOTWORX offers two membership packages. The highest one right now it's $80 unlimited classes at home and in person, that includes a small weight machine area in the back, you have to purchase their supplies such as their towel, mat, and one other item. It also includes an app to use on your phone to count your calories, food intake and all that great stuff. Overall, the staff was welcoming, friendly, professional, but the concept just wasn't the right fit for me. Also, if you ever plan to take a free trial, make sure to wear almost nothing and take a ton of water with you and a towel because you will sweat and be hot!!!

IE Fitness is simply the best gym around!…read more A little back story--I was the girl in High School who would intentionally forget her gym clothes because I hated "working out" or doing anything physical. Since High School I have joined gyms to "workout" would start going and then just stop--wasted money on personal trainers to just make excuse after excuse of why I can't continue to go. At IE Fitness it's more than a gym--it's a place of accountability and friendship. I actually look forward to working out! I highly recommend IE fitness for personal training and group workouts!

i.e Fitness is the place to be, no matter you fitness goal. I would recommend this place to anyone…read more Ian and Emily do a stellar job of incorporating the basics of strength training into a fun and engaging workout, every time! Regardless of your fitness level, the trainers here will help cater every exercise and movement to be right for you. Equally as important, Ian & Emily are incredibly easy-going, funny, and personable. They are your friends in an instant. This makes coming back to the gym easy and enjoyable. You will look forward to hanging out with the gym staff as much as you'll enjoy the workouts :)!

I joined CrossFit alpha dog for one month in June just to try it out. Needless to say, I have not…read moreleft. The coaching staff has continuously pushed me from the beginning while keeping me safe. They make sure the weight is heavy enough to challenge me but realistic for my level of experience. I have always enjoyed the gym but after several months of watching my overall fitness progress, I'm a believer in CrossFit alpha dog. I have no intention of leaving this gym and am even doing a competition next month. I would recommend this gym to anyone that enjoys hard workouts, great coaching, and a welcoming environment. Crossfit alpha dog has taken one commonality in every member and turned it into something more than just a gym. It's a second home.

Here is the long and short of it- you will not find a better CrossFit total fitness experience then…read moreat AlphaDog. It's not an accident that it's the fittest gym in Illinois for CrossFit training. Working out side-by-side with ranked athletes is a huge inspiration. In my opinion, every other box is a distant second. Read on if you want to know why I feel that way... I've been a member here now for just over two years. But my CrossFit journey started before AlphaDog. CrossFit has changed the entire way I approach training. It has helped me to lose weight and get healthier. As a man in my 40s I'm not looking to win competitions or be the strongest in the room. But this whole style of working out has been remarkable. But it's amazing what you will put up with until you truly find something special. That's where AlphaDog comes in. I had been a member of a neighboring CrossFit gym for a couple of years and made some very good strides. Some might feel it doesn't take much to run a CrossFit box. Certainly the last place I went to felt that way. It was never clean. The equipment was deteriorating. All it really had was a good community. I was encouraged to check out AlphaDog. I heard many good things but was reluctant to make a change. From the day I started at AlphaDog, Andrew and Mike, the two owners, made me, my wife and daughter feel welcome. But what becomes very evident is the care that is taken to really program solid WODs every day. Strength training that builds on itself, not just day after day, but week after week, month after month. It is like none other that I have experienced. As for the facility, the place is always clean. The equipment is well-maintained. The classes are well run and organized. We brought someone to try it one time, and they said that they felt like everyone here looks like superheroes. Funny, many of the members do. But it is inspiring to see. They're more than happy to help and encourage. The coaching staff is excellent. And they will adjust the workout to any level. Andrew, in particular, is really attuned to what everyone is able to do. He will adjust my workout before I even ask. It's pretty incredible how well he remembers what just about everyone can do or is struggling with. That's pretty unusual. It's obvious they care about people's health and safety. When CrossFit is approached in this manner, I feel it is one of the safest and best ways to work out. I suppose it's like anything else. You will get out of it what you put into it. But I personally owe the staff and the management at AlphaDog a big "Thank You". Down 60 pounds with 20 more to go and my muscle mass increasing, I never thought I can get to where I am now. No one paid me to write this. I'm a business owner myself. Nothing makes me more satisfied , business-wise, than when one of my clients feels happy about their experiences. I think AD needs to know that they are doing a great job. And their strides to improve every day are evident. Keep it up!!! Thanks Andrew, Mike, Seth, Anthony and the rest of the AD staff....I type this as I recover from Murph

As far as I can tell the staff does nothing. Place is filthy, high school kids wrestle around and…read moreyell at each other about girls they're trying to date and all the equipment isn't maintained. Cheap as hell but is it really worth it? Probably not.

If you're someone who is frustrated with gym hours, then CFX might be the right gym for you. Where…read moreother gyms have shortened their hours, CFX remains a true 24-7. If you're old enough to remember Xsport 10+ years ago, it's basically the same thing right down to the floor tiles in the bathroom. Consequently, some of the stuff is a bit scuffed up. The options and equipment mostly remain solid. I would like to have given this four stars but now having been a member for a few months I have to bring it down to three. I don't mind that it's not new and fresh and could stand some paint touchups. They definitely need to work on cleaning, especially in the bathrooms. Garbage cans haven't been emptied in over a week or two. The floor usually needs to be swept, the toilets often need to be cleaned. And I doubt any of the mirrors have been cleaned in years. All in all, still probably worth the money. But with just a little bit more effort, this could be so much more respectable.

Great facility and trainers. I've been going for almost a year and it's been helpful to stay on a…read moreschedule and continue to increase my fitness level.

From the owner: Functional Training is the engagement in exercises that mimic or recreate everyday movement. These…read moretypes of exercises typically involve the use of your full body and multiple muscle groups. This style of training builds and sculpts lean, functional muscle and all can be found at F45 Training. The fixed, 45 minute duration of our workouts exists to provide a timing structure to maximize our members' growth and progress. Our daily workouts vary the amount of exercise stations, the Work Time / Rest Time ratio and the number of repetitions through the "Exercise Circuit" of each day. This provides a challenging workout for our clientele that is always evolving and never the same. The motivation and encouragement in a Group Training facility create a pulsing, upbeat environment where goals are met and exceeded. Communities promoting fitness, good health and growth are forged in F45 studios around the world and are the source of our strength as an international brand.