I joined LA Fitness Highland Park just two months ago to get back into working out. I really like…read moremy personal trainer, he's been great, patient, and helping me make real progress. Unfortunately, LA Fitness as a business has been the complete opposite. The gym constantly has broken machines, sinks that don't work, a front door thats broken for weeks, and there hasn't been hot water for nearly two weeks. Then, today, I walked in and found out the gym is closing permanently on November 20, giving members just 17 days' notice. I recently paid $720 for 9 personal training sessions and $118 for the annual membership fee, both of which I can't use now. My trainer told me he's out of town until after the gym closes, so I literally cannot use what I already paid for. When I spoke with Jessica Zavala, the District Operations Manager, she refused a refund and kept repeating the fine print of the contract, like she was a lawyer. She said I could "just go to another club" or "pick a new trainer." I don't have transportation. The only reason I'm able to work out at this gym is because my wife drops me off on her way to work. I didn't sign up to start over with a different trainer or go to a different gym miles away. I paid for this location, with this trainer, and expected LA Fitness to operate in good faith. This is incredibly unethical and shows zero integrity. A multi-billion-dollar company should not be hiding behind contract technicalities while closing a gym with barely two weeks' notice and refusing to refund customers for services they can't possibly use. All I want is a fair refund for what I didn't get.

Dirtiest club on north shore. Filthy locker room. Disgusting. Get your shots before you use this…read morefacilit.

This is our home gym. Sure it's not cheap but you get what you put into it. My wife, my son and I…read morehave been members for over 2 years. Only recently did our fees go up but again it's worth being a member if you go enough and take advantage of any of their other amenities like their daycare, the indoor and outdoor pools. We have heard there's a waiting list and believe it as it does get crowded at times but not super crowded. I have been to several other Lifetime properties in the Chicagoland area and this is in my top 5 locations. The staff is great as well as the trainers that work there. You can tell business is good when you rarely see a trainer solo. Instead they are working with clients, training away. I do find it strange that the GM trains some people as he's taking away from his other trainers. The folks at the Cafe are wonderful and friendly as well. Let's not forget about the workers at the Daycare! Doreen, Wilma and their crew all work their tail off taking care of the babies, toddlers and kids. God bless em. There is parking lot parking available but at times it does get full.

I have been going here for years... super friendly front staff who scan you in right away!…read moreBeautiful locker room with showers, sauna, and even a hot tub :) I love their variety in classes- yoga studios are beautiful and teachers are amazing... same goes for spinning classes! Make working out fun :)

No joke- it took me 8 years to get enough courage to come back, but I did it! It may have been even…read moremore difficult being 8 years older, but I was so determined to master it that I bought a 10 pack. I'm nearing the end of my 10 pack and am far from mastering lagree. In fact, I would say it's not possible to master this workout, but there are plenty of women in my classes that seem to be experts. And they have perfect lagree bodies as a result! I've tried a variety of teachers and have liked them all! Each class is pretty different, but I leave feeling pretty shaky in my core, legs and arms. I swapped regular pilates for this and feel like I'm getting a much better workout! I do miss the stretch that came with regular pilates, but this really works every muscle of your body. I'm going to continue to try to master it, but it may take another few ten packs to get there!

Studio Lagree originates from Hollywood, and this studio concept workout combines core, endurance,…read morecardio, balance, strength and flexibility training. Booking online is easy, and the instructors are great; the sessions sometimes go over a few minutes, so definitely worth the higher price point. This location is in Highland Park, and nestled in a small strip plaza with ample parking. +online booking +friendly instructors +ample parking

My friend invited me to brunch at Midtown Athletic Club (they are a member). The public can't just…read morewalk in, there are gates in the lobby and I had to scan a code (and fill out my info) before entering. I visited Midtown before as a prospective member so I know that guests can only enter a limited number of times. We went upstairs past the cardio machines (they are plentiful) and the weight area to the cafe. There are tables and booths that overlook the outdoor pool area (closed for season). It wasn't a large brunch but we had some made-to-order omelets, bacon/sausage and fruit. There was also some potatoes and pastry. When I sat down to eat I received a text from Midtown about a membership. The brunch was bottomless although one omelet was enough for me. I also had two emails from Midtown when I got home, one a waiver of liability and the other a membership offer. I didn't join as a member on my previous visit and I am not going to join now. I already have a Pilates membership that includes three studios with classes from 6am-8pm. Midtown has a Pilates studio but none of the class times work for me. They also have some reformers in the middle of the cardio area reserved for private lessons. If I have a private lesson I would prefer to be in a secluded area, not in the middle for all to see. The facility has many machines, a boxing area, a cycling studio, a theatre, a spa, a cafe, courts, pool, etc and this is a great place for those who need this. There are families who spend the morning at lessons, classes, workouts, then join up in the cafe. This is great for those who are looking for this but it doesn't fit my needs right now.

If you're a dedicated tennis player and competitive, this place is for you. Otherwise, go somewhere…read moreelse.

They put you in contact and they don't work with insurance companies . For that reason I don't…read morerecommend this fitness center.

If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. I went here for a 7 day trial and I just…read moreneeded a gym to workout in because I was only in the area for a short time - I spoke to Pat and felt welcomed immediately. Super nice guy and even with a mask on, I could hear the enthusiasm and see the smile on his face. After only a brief time at this gym, I wish all anytime fitness clubs were set up like this. Everything in this facility is like a brand new car haha & the set up of all equipment is pretty well-thought out, in my opinion. The gym is also kept super clean which is very important nowadays. So if you wanna see why I'm hyping this place up - I highly recommend you check it out for yourself because out of all the gyms I've been to - this gym has all kinds of equipment that I think is top notch. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely be back!

Love Working out here in the a.m. when in the North Chicago Suburbs traveling for business!read more

Clean with adequate facilities. Staff is friendly and focused on keeping everyone safe as possible…read moredue Covid19. My new gym!

Very friendly and professional staffs! I have enrolled my 10 year old and now his dad enrolled in…read moreboxing as well. Very good boxing coach and staffs!! Will keep my family's membership for sure!

The place has p moved to old elm in highland park. Nothing fancy but some serious training and…read moreboxing if that's what your looking for.

I started training with PFT last spring. I dropped a ton of weight by needed to build muscle and…read morestability. Consistent training is working for me with the guidance of Zeus, Aaron and Josh. Its a friendly place and I heartily recommend them.

I dropped in to perform an open workout and the staff was accommodating and friendly. The gym is…read moreclean and spacious.

Be careful with your teen girls here. There's a PT named Chris that lies about his age to get with…read moreyounger girls (36, said he's 29 to a 19 year old). Then proceeds to hit on her younger sister who's 16. He may still be there since the GM Brian stood by his side even after i submit complaints to him and my PT at the time, Dan. i think the assistant manager Nicole started hiring even younger girls too. Also the PT Andrea has her kid in tae kwon do and learning about asian culture and yet liked to repress and oppress me for singing or expressing myself through YouTube content. Koreans are loud and expressive people, we've been oppressed for it for centuries. Cultural appropriation much. I wonder if this review will even be published with all the censorship going on

Overall, it has everything you want to work out. My only issue is how busy it is…read more I probably waited 10 min out of my workout for a machine.

Kerry and WIN are amazing. I call it the "Fountain of Youth" and the team knows how to push the…read moreright buttons to motivate you and get you in the best shape of your life. Can't recommend them highly enough for both adults or HS athletes.

I debated writing this review. I really wanted to like this facility for my boys to train at. Met…read morewith the owner and discussed a minimum of 2 athletes but possibly more, with a couple of their friends. The issues started with our first session where the trainer contacted me about 2 hours before the session and said he was not able to make it. No reason was given for missing. I then had to chase the owner and the trainer to get the session rescheduled. The owner agreed to take them a couple of days later which I appreciated. We decided to move the session from weekends to weekdays with a different trainer and asked if we could start the sessions at 4:30PM due to after school functions and the owner agreed. On our most recent session, one of my boys was ill, so we sent just the one. Imagine my surprise when we were charged $120 for the hour. I also found out that the regular trainer had been showing up late anywhere from 15-25 minutes for their sessions. The owner was who was working with another athlete was working with my kids until the trainer arrived while splitting time with someone else. Not fair to his regular client and not fair to my kids. I was never made aware of the time issue with the trainer. The owner did say that they preferred to work on the hour and not half hour. However, he did agree to 4:30. When I reached out about the large charge for 1 kid and finding out that their trainer was arriving late for every session, the email that I received was: "I will refund you guys completely. I personally warmed up XXXX as XXXX (Trainer) arrived to the gym, he took over the sessions. in all honesty, I don't think this is a good fit for us. The 4:30 time slot is not great for us and the number of athletes has not been consistent. Sorry for the inconvenience." Remember, he originally agreed to the 4:30 time slot. Even if we chose 4:00PM, the trainer would not have been there at all. Also, with the exception of this last session, there was always 2 at the session and once a friend joined in to make it 3, so I am not sure what consistency he was looking for? I responded that I agreed it is not a great fit and went through all of the mentioned issues and that we would find a new facility. Follow up response was best of luck to you guys and happy holidays.