I was a black belt in karate with 12 plus years of experience until I met Jeff. I've been training…read morewith Jeff for over five years now, and I feel as if the five years of kickboxing training is more real world and effective than 12+ years of my karate journey. I would highly recommend training with Jeff, not just to get in shape, but to learn effective real world techniques that aren't taught at karate and tae kwon do Studios. Don't waste your time anywhere else, do it the right way with Chicago kickbox.

Jeff's the definition of an awesome trainer! He not only is very passionate about kickboxing,…read moreboxing, martial arts, etc. but he makes sure to take the time to EXPLAIN about the movements your body is doing during the exercises he puts you through, which not a lot of trainers take the time to do so. He broke down workouts step by step and made sure I did them correctly. He was always all about form vs. function! His sessions are always fun and I get a good workout in. The boxing portion of my workout is my absolute favorite! He's also very knowledgeable about supplements and has given me A TON of advice about weight loss (my own personal goal), what to take and what not to take, what works and what doesn't work, etc. He also knows what he's talking about when it comes to food and macro breakdowns. Overall, I would recommend Jeff to anyone who wants to actually meet their fitness goals as well as LEARN a thing or two about supplements and muscle activation.

I've been looking to join a gym. My friend recommended this place. It's a kickboxing place with…read morecardio and weights integrated in the workout. There are 9 "rounds," or stations. Each station has a different workout ranging from jump rope for cardio, to dumbbells for weight training, and heavy/speed bags for punching and kicking. There's always one station called freestyle where you get to work one-on-one with an instructor. They'll teach you combos. There's a buzzer that goes off to start working out at the station; it lasts 3mins. When the 2mins is up, there's a 30sec cool down before moving to the next station. It's a complete workout. The instructors are energetic, positive, and encouraging. They're all also highly qualified. They've had years of experience ranging from Taekwondo to boxing to Muay Thai. This is definitely a must-try. First time is free! I went once and got hooked. They'll let you borrow all the gear you need. They'll also have you wear a monitor to make sure you're in the ideal heart rate range. Membership comes with free wraps and gloves. Try it for yourself.

I was a frequent "boxer" at the 9rounds Northbrook pre-pandemic. I recently found myself with a lot…read moreof time to kill each week while my kids play tennis at North Shore Racquet Club and discovered there was another 9rounds location just a few miles away. I tried it out one day and remember why I like this workout so much: 1) It's Challenging: 9 challenging stations that change daily with an exercise between each station 2) It's fast: 30 minute workout...done! 3) It's convenient: You don't have to book ahead or deal with waitlists (ahem lifetime fitness), but you just show up anytime during their open hours. I bought a 10 pack and plan to go once a week. I usually go when they first open on Saturday mornings so am one of the first to workout there. Thanks to the pandemic I don't love the idea of going to stations following sweaty people, but being first takes care of that. I've worked out with Luke during my few sessions and he's personable and gives you a great workout. It's a great workout and I"m sure I"ll fly thru this 10 pack! I do wish you could buy a membership to multiple locations since I find myself near the Northbrook location often too, but they have different owners so doesn't seem possible right now.

In light of all of the Covid- adjustments that all of the small business have had to make I wanted…read moreto say that 9 Round Northbrook has handled the transitions tremendously. In a time where nobody really knows what new crazy challenges tomorrow is going to bring they have been up front and very communicative. I don't tend to give out my main email when signing up for things, but even though it wasn't an email I checked regularly I was still able to communicate the goings on before and during the Gym being closed. Between email and Facebook I was able to remain informed as things unfolded. I was given the option to freeze my account while the gym had to be closed but chose to for the sake of the small business keep my membership -- and became incredibly thankful for Louisa and Connor doing live Zoom workouts. We were informed when they would be and I was able to plan my day around them. I know corporate had video ones available, but I prefer to be directly motivated by my beloved trainers :) -- then when places were able to open their doors again, 9Round Northbrook was more than happy to have their members back. I unfortunately wasn't able to start going in quite yet so they let me freeze my membership until I could. They are incredibly personable and flexible and it's so refreshing. I've recently been able to start going in to workout again and they are following all of the CDC cleaning recommendations (and take our temperature upon arrival) so I definitely feel safe going to workout. I do miss the ability to randomly show up (we call first now...for now) I miss this place whenever I am gone for any period of time- and MAN do I need it! My body is slowly adjusting from my pandemic-absence... ! Love all of the employees and their enthusiasm- you are not just a member, not just a number- you're a person and they genuinely care. It's the best gym I've ever been to. I'm so glad they've been able to stay in business through all of this!

They sign you up and never let go. Good luck getting out of your membership. Cannot recommend…read morethis place. Buyer beware

I get bored easily so I'm always looking for new (not so fun) ways to break a sweat. My most recent…read morediscovery - hit 180, which offers a variety of classes at many different times throughout the day. They are one of the few studios to offer both 5am and 530pm classes. You won't catch me at a 5am, but I'm all about the 530pm to prepare for my real workout of the night (bedtime with 3 children). Hit 180 classes occur in a massive personal training studio located behind Mariano's (or tick tock daycare to be exact). Parking can be challenging during the popular workout times, but they have a valet on staff then. They should really get him a valet shirt because the first time I handed him my keys I feared I was falling for a car theft scam I saw on Oprah several years back. Hit 180 is basically circuit training. It's a great total body workout where you get a bit of cardio in (rower and a few other torture machines). The majority of the class is weight lifting which I like but I wouldn't mind just a few more spurts of cardio throughout the workout. All instructors have been good and spend a lot of time correcting form, but my favorites are Alex and Carl. Surprisingly I've either been alone or with 1 other person in all Hit 180 classes (I hear the early morning classes get pretty busy) so you basically get all the benefit of a personal trainer for a fraction of the price. They also offer some other classes such as boxing, kickboxing and tabata. I tried the boxing with Edward, which consisted of a warm up, circuit training and punching the hell out of a bag. It was a great workout and fun, although I wish he spent a bit more time helping me and my other "new to boxing" friends with our form. I'd definitely go back though and can't wait to try kickboxing and tabata. I love the hit 180 class, but would like to see even more variety on the schedule. If you're looking for a new workout I recommend giving Hit 180 a try. Your first class is free and I highly doubt you'll only go once.

Update and changing my review from 4 to 2 stars:…read more After class yesterday, I noticed that my pinky finger started to feel numb, and something felt weird about my wrist and forearm. And then, my hand was just completely weak--I couldn't type or pick up a glass of water. Went to urgent care and got X-rays, and thankfully it's not broken, but there's inflammation around the nerves. The doctor said it was because I wasn't wearing wraps and may not have been wearing the right size gloves. I now realize that it's not just annoying that the instructor never checked to see if everyone had the proper equipment (it wasn't even the instructor or an employee that showed me where the gloves were--it was another student in class) but it's dangerous. No stretching afterwards, no equipment check... Unacceptable. So yes, fun class, but not worth it for the injury. Don't go unless you have the proper equipment, and you do your own stretching before and after. _________________________ I did the Cardio Boxing class with Nick for the first time this morning, and holy crap--that class will kick your butt. I read the reviews on ClassPass and saw that other people wrote "I thought my arms were going to fall off" and "I thought I was going to die" and then, of course, I was like, "oh yeah? let's see..." This class is one hour of non-stop cardio and strength. The "warm-up" is getting on the treadmill and running...and then doing 60 push-ups, and then doing 50 jumping jacks, and then mountain climbers...and then burpees ... then chest presses... then more pushups, then... (on and on). Then, finally you get into the circuit, which included hitting one-on-one with Nick, hitting the bag, shadow boxing with weights, step-ups on a giant tire, biking, rowing, the climbing machine, etc... And then finally you get into the ring for a last 15 minutes of punch combos on the bag. If you don't have gloves, they've got a bin full of them that you can borrow. I would suggest bringing your own wraps. I don't recommend this class to novices. It's very, very intense, and there's almost no instruction, so know your punches before you go. I had a great time, got a great workout, and would definitely return next time I'm in the area, but docked a star because there wasn't any instruction, nor was there instructor-led stretching before and after.

Best place ever! They have it all. All in one place…read more Work out, MMA, Haircut, chiropractic, facial, laser hair removal. Family owned business!! Clean, all state of the art up to date machines. Great customer service! All certified trainers. Love it!

The Goldilocks of gyms...not too big and not too small..just the right size. It is a one size fits…read moreall gym. Good for the experienced athlete, a beginner and the family. Immaculate and well maintained Professional grade equipment that is best of breed. Well managed by people who care about fitness and training. Always upgrading and investing in the gym

I had the pleasure of working out with Andrew last week. I had heard very good things from several…read morepeople about his workouts so I wanted to try it for myself. Although I think of myself as being in pretty good shape, his hour workout proved otherwise. Despite the workout's intensity, Andrew was super motivating. Every move we did was different, awakening new muscles that I did not know existed. The hour flew by, and I cannot wait for my next session. I highly recommend Andrew as a trainer.

Bora Fitness does a tremendous job allowing their clients to reach their physical fitness goals,…read moreand are one of the premiere training studios and gyms in the North Shore area. More so, Andrew, the owner and head trainer at Bora Fitness, is extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable, and I recommend him with great regards.

Power packed 30 minute class of kickboxing. This was my second class. The first was an equally…read morechallenging cage fitness class. Great facility. Very clean, friendly instructors and encouraging. I had never taken either type of class before, the instructors were helpful, demonstrated the proper form and technique. I can't wait to go back next week!

The instructors are amazing and great with kids. My daughter has grown so much since she has…read morestarted and it shows everyday. I highly recommend Championship Martial Arts.

It's been exactly one year since I joined PBG and I have been so happy that I continued my…read moremembership despite quarantine! When I first joined, I wasn't overly sure that barre was for me, particularly since I was someone who was used to higher impact workouts and am extremely inflexible. After the first class, I was still honestly unsure if I wanted to continue, but stuck it out a week, then a few weeks, and here I am at a year and over 100 classes! First, I want to say that the instructors and staff have all been extremely positive, friendly, and helpful since I started. Like I mentioned, I am pretty inflexible, so adjustments to form and modifications are always helpful. During the in studio classes, I always felt that I was getting proper attention and motivation (even though it was SO hard)! Since we've been quarantining, I feel like the staff has really accommodated our ever changing environment to the better. Working downtown before did not allow me to take as many classes as I wanted, but now we're in a completely different environment. The PBG team quickly acted and created a Facebook group where they host (and save) live classes, which have been the highlight of most of my days usually spent glued to a desk and computer at home. Somehow, the instructors still manage to be just as motivating and personal on screen; they often call out cues and names when we need it most! Also, when the weather was nice, they hosted socially distanced outdoor classes, which were just as difficult and motivating as in studio! To me, the team seems extremely resilient to our changing conditions. They keep things exciting with challenges (which have been free for members, different from other places I've tried!), virtual events, partner events, and the ever constant updates on how things are going. I'm excited to see what this next year brings!

Pure Barre Glenview has been my sanctuary for two years as a proud Lifestyle Member. Every class…read moreleaves me stronger, centered, and inspired -- not just physically, but mentally. The atmosphere is always positive, uplifting, and filled with women supporting women. Ilayna Busch is the heart of this community. Her warmth, professionalism, and passion shine through in everything she does -- from the welcoming environment to the exceptional team she leads. This studio is more than a workout space; it's a community built on strength, grace, and connection. I feel grateful to call Pure Barre Glenview my fitness home. If you're looking for a place that combines strength, elegance, and connection, this is it. Pure Barre Glenview is simply exceptional!

I have been working out at Jazzercise-Glenview for almost 3 years now and I cannot imagine myself…read moreenjoying other types of work out besides this. The songs are always up to date and some instructors play some oldies as well. The classes have different formats although all of them, except for strength 45/60 classes, are 40 mins of cardio and 20 minutes of strength training. So I get a whole body work out in an hour. Each person can adjust his/her level of intensity for their own work out so even if the cardio routines are fast paced, you can "personalize" your pace by knowing what your body is capable of doing. For strength training, we use mats for ab works, free weights, bands and balls. Since this is a premier center, the studio offers classes from morning (first class is 5:40am) til past 5pm on weekdays and weekends(til 3pm) as well. The studio is always neat, the instructors are professional and friendly, and all the members are nice too. I always feel amazing and accomplished after every class and I actually look forward to working out. The only downside for me is that when I can't make it to the only class that would fit my schedule, specially in the afternoon, then bye-bye work out for me for the day. Other than that, I don't mind whoever the instructor is teaching the class (ok sometimes I do:), as long as I can get my work out in!

All around workout with lots of variety, you never get board! Classes are fun, you have a good time…read moreworking out & the time flies! I look forward to every class!