Best place ever! I have been training with David at EmpowerU Fitness for 7 months and it has been…read moreamazing. He is an amazing coach and really understands what I need. I loved him so much that my whole family now trains with him. You can tell he really knows his stuff and works really hard to help you hit your goals. I sought out a personal trainer to help me runner fast in a dog sport. I was slow and couldn't keep up. Now I am much more agile and my increased speed helps my dog run even faster now! I can't wait to see the continued results!

If you are thinking of calling David, I encourage you to take that first step. My son-in-law tells…read moreme "whoever you are working with, they are making a difference"...."a year ago, you would never have tried any of the things you're doing now". It wasn't the weight that bothered me. It was my inability to do various activities with my family. I choose to sign up for his 42 day program and lost 23 pounds. I kept working with David and lost another 29 pounds. The weight loss has been great; however, more important to me is how my life has changed. I'm off my blood pressure medication, I have signed up for a 5K, and can take my grandson on a 10 mile bike ride. My health and quality of life has significantly improved. I've never been hungry or felt any of the training was beyond my abilities. I have learned what it looks like to eat right and take care of myself. The small class size allows us to support one another. David made minor modifications to the exercises so I could build strength and accommodate the osteoarthritis in my knee. David has treated me with respect, demonstrated discretion, and worked with me to achieve what I felt was important. If you are looking for someone to work alongside you, to help you achieve what is important to you, David at EmpowerU fitness is absolutely the way to go!

I was stuck in a workout rut. Doing the same mundane thing day in and day out, so I decided to…read morelook around for something new to get me out of the workout funk. Enter Crossfit. I wanted to hate it. Why? Because I can then say I was right about all my misconceptions regarding the program. Be warned though. Crossfit Algonquin immediately changed my mind the second I met Chase. Our initial meeting was nothing but warm and inviting. He was honest about the challenges I would face in the box. He was very informative, and you can tell that he's been doing this for a long time and LOVES doing it. His focus is safety first which makes me feel more confident about getting in the box. Almost 2 months in, and I can say that I have never been more challenged and excited about any workout program I've been in. The WODs are well thought out, the coaches are all knowledgeable and positive, and your fellow Crossfitters are always there to cheer you on. There are other boxes in the area which are closer to me, but Crossfit Algonquin is where I belong.

BUYER BEWARE! Out of all the fitness equipment companies out there, this is one you should…read moreabsolutely avoid. There are far better, more trustworthy options than this shady operation. I found a NordicTrack treadmill listed on their website and placed an order. Shortly after, the owner, Evan Lyons, contacted me claiming the item was mispriced--but assured me he would honor the listed price. I explained that I had already placed an order directly with NordicTrack, but chose his company because it was cheaper, which is common with authorized resellers. He told me he'd coordinate with his NordicTrack rep to confirm the correct part numbers and proceed with the order. Then I received both a call and a text confirming the order was moving forward--and was explicitly told by his "rep" to cancel my direct NordicTrack order. At that point, I had over $50,000 tied up between the two purchases. When I contacted NordicTrack to cancel, I was hit with a 10% cancellation fee plus return freight charges. So now I'm already losing money. And what does this company do next? They suddenly refund my order because they no longer want to honor their commitment or pricing. No accountability, no integrity--just backing out when it no longer suits them. So now I'm left paying the price for their incompetence and dishonesty. Thankfully, I've involved legal counsel to recover my losses. I also have every text message, voicemail, and email documenting this entire situation, which will make the legal process straightforward. This company put themselves in a bad position and instead of doing the right thing, they chose to screw over their customer. That tells you everything you need to know. Do yourself a favor--find a reputable company. And take a very close look at their reviews. Ask yourself how many of them are actually real.

Hands down best gym! Great coaches great community! This is my happy place! Everyone is so…read morewelcoming and willing to help and teach you if you don't know what's going on! If you're thinking about trying, DO IT!

Great gym experience because of the community and staff. CKF pushes me harder than I would push…read moremyself. Once I get in the door, I surrender to the program of the day. I know that if I'm dragging, someone will help pick me up. The workouts are challenging and can be modified based on fitness level, motivation that day, or physical limitations. When my daughter and grandkids (teenagers) come to town, we always go to CKF for a challenging family workout. They keep coming back because CKF never disappoints.

Great place and great people! Very spacious box and the people were a great example of Crossfit…read morefamily.

Great place to workout. If your looking to start working out again or just continuing to try new…read morethings it's a great place.

For the past two and a half years, I have been part of the Premiere Fitness Solutions community…read more Karina and Stephanie are truly outstanding--caring, kind, and always focused on each client's personal path. When a health problem made me stop my sessions six months ago, Karina kept in touch often with encouragement and support, even though I wasn't coming anymore. Now that I am back, I couldn't be happier. Karina created a personalized program that is really helping me. Her background in physical therapy is very valuable, especially for anyone facing injuries or physical limitations. The facility itself feels inviting from the moment you walk in. It is always sparkling clean and well-stocked, with convenient changing rooms and showers.

I'm in my 50s and spent years feeling like I'd slowly lost control of my health. A sedentary…read moreoffice life left me overweight and dealing with high blood pressure, constant aches, and back pains. Worse, my energy level was low and all the things I loved to do were slowly being phased out. Over the years I've tried countless diets and made multiple attempts to work out consistently, but nothing ever stuck. To treat my neglected health, I was seeing more doctors that ever before, each one requesting blood work and prescribing a slew of prescription medications. Last summer one of them recommended back surgery. There was no guarantee it would address my back pain, only the risk that it might create more. It was at that point that I made the smartest decision in the past 20 years - I researched local gyms and called Premier Fitness. It was a 'life changing' decision and the best investment I've ever made. Premier is a family-owned business, and it shows. They are good and honest people who genuinely care about their clients as individuals, not numbers. They are experts in physical health, fitness, diet, and well-being. From day one, they took the time to understand my goals and my limitations. They always knew how hard to push me and when not to, which built trust right away. I never felt rushed, pressured, or ignored. Within the first month, I lost over 20 pounds. By the second month, my wedding ring wouldn't stay on my finger. By the third month, my clothes didn't fit anymore because I'd lost so much weight. At the same time, I was gaining muscle in places I didn't know existed! No joke - I am reshaping my body and I feel 'strong'. So far, I've lost 50+ pounds and cut 8+ inches off my waist! 8 inches! Clothes I hadn't worn in 20 years are now loose. What surprised me most is that my diet has not radically changed. I still eat the foods I love. I just eat less. I don't know if my body is finally telling me when it's had enough, or if I'm more mindful because I want to keep feeling this good, but either way, I don't feel deprived. I still love food and eating, without guilt or constant restriction. The workouts are never repetitive. They change constantly, which keeps things interesting and makes it impossible to get bored. Every session feels like a full-body workout, not just a couple of muscle groups. There's a strong focus on core strength has made a huge difference. My back pain is more or less gone. My joints don't creak anymore. I'm not constantly achy. I'm noticeably stronger, my posture has improved, and even my balance is better. That balance work feels especially important as I get older--it's practical, preventative, and confidence-building. Even better, my doctor has taken me off one medication entirely and cut another in half. My blood pressure is great. I have more energy, better focus, and a much more positive outlook on life. What matters most is this: I'm not exercising to look good for a vacation or a wedding. This isn't a temporary goal, it's my 'new normal' and the greatest gift I've ever given myself. Premier Fitness has helped me change my life and they have my highest recommendation.

Just took my first hot yoga class ever!! It was great I'm just a beginner but the class was hard…read moreand rewarding. I will do the class again to help me with arthritis and post surg on foot.

I have been to tons of studios throughout chicagoland area and Melt is one of my favorite.. It has…read morethe quaint vibe of the little village that it is in (Algonquin) . I have been taking Agnes classes for 2 years ( took a break while pregnant ) and started back up a month post partum. In the beginner class, you can take it easy as you need if you're starting out and gradually add more to challenging yourself. She changes up her flow and class every week, so you are consistently working different areas of the body. I took yoga classes at random and used to feel it a slow boring waste of time more or less a relaxing class that does "stretching". I love to lift and do intense endurance cardio. It wasn't until going here consistently that I was blown away with the fitness aspect of yoga- the strength/flexibility/core stability/etc. involved. You will be challenged more than you possibly think and I promise the health benefits, both mentally and physically, will surprise you! I highly recommend Melt and the classes here. Side note: The owner rocks.

All the coaches here at this location are great, motivating and help people as they need it. The…read moremusic is great which is a huge thing for me...Also the music was at the perfect volume, not too loud not too quiet. I know these seem like really trivial things but I have been to tons of group classes at multiple gyms and different locations and music can really be a deciding factor. The bathrooms were also pretty great, they had lots of things in there in case you forget something like hair ties, spray deodorant, dry shampoo, and etc. Little details like that I really appreciate. Back when I first took my first free class they go over everything with you, they didn't do the crazy aggressive sales pitch which I REALLY appreciate. I mean I was here because I was interested, I hate being SOLD to, as do most millennials. I was originally going to only buy a 20 pack of sessions for the year but I had such a great experience that I decided to get the 4 per month subscription and then loved it so much that that I now have the unlimited classes option. I have now been a member now since 2018 and I can't imagine ever leaving! I am over 700 classes in at this point and have made some of the greatest friends while attending. Make sure you take advantage of their lift classes too if you join, they are amazing and really helped to change my body composition. All of the coaches are amazing, The head coach Nicole is just the best and has been so motivating for me. Franki, Josh & Marco also coach and do such a wonderful job. They literally don't have a single bad coach!

LOVE OTF Algonquin. The studio is always clean! That is a HUGE priority when picking a gym to work…read moreout in. I love the fact that within 60 mins, I can burn 400+ calories in a class. Every "coach" I've had so far is super enthusiastic and encouraging! The energy of these classes are like no other. Everything is pretty much spelled out for you every step along the way. You are never standing there guessing what you have to do next. Another thing I love about OT is the amount of class options! The reason I left my other gym is because of the limited amount of class times. My only complaint is how sore I am after my work outs but this place definitely deserves 5 starts!

Dr. Stu is one of the most personable, experienced and knowledgable chiropractors and athletic…read moretrainers I know. As my chiropractor, he keeps me well-informed about the treatment he gives me, taking the time to answer all my questions. I have always felt great as a result of his adjustments. I personally know other patients that Dr. Stu has helped recover from serious injury: My father, who had lost most of his shoulders range of motion due to a pinched nerve, was able to recover to normal function after receiving treatment from Dr. Stu and following his physical therapy regiment. I was really impressed with Dr. Stu's new training facility at Paradigm. It is spacious, clean, and well-equipped for athletic training. Most of all, Paradigm designed to meet a wide-range of personal fitness and performance training needs. My favorite feature of the facility is the synthetic grass field--perfect for sprints, cross-training and simulating field-sport athletics (eg. soccer, football). I highly recommend Dr. Stu for anyone who is looking to enhance their fitness or athletic performance, rehab sports injury, or lose weight & feel great.

From the owner: Paradigm Performance Center is a facility designed to provide outstanding care and rehabilitation…read morefor athletes and to help them achieve higher levels of performance. The atmosphere is created by focus, passion, and positivity for athletes of all ages.