If you're looking for a trainer, I highly recommend Patrick Thompson. I've been going to the gym…read moreand lifting weights for fifteen years, so I wasn't sure what I would get out of having a trainer. I could not have been more wrong. Pat always designs great workouts that test my stamina, strength, and mental fitness. It's nice to be able to workout and not have to worry about anything except showing up and giving your best. I've seen definite results in my overall fitness and increased muscle mass. I know Pat works with a variety of clients, so to anyone that's ever wondered if a personal trainer can help them reach their fitness goals, the answer is yes, and Pat is the one to work with.

This gym is great. Very clean, great equipment and a fun environment to work out in. The staff and…read moretrainers are courteous, fun, helpful and encouraging. Great group of people. Love the gym. Keep up the great work guys!!!!!

It's got the basics. Plus the price is right, and it never closes. It has all that i need with No…read moreextreme extras. Of course a pool would be excellent-- but not here. Meet Kyle, he is the main man at the desk, more than willing to give you a tour or a training session! There are 1/2 a dozen treadmills, stationary bikes, olipticals, precores with a few extra special cardio machines; octane and rowers. Not to mention the other 2/3 of the gym with weights. Machines and free weights (all the muscle men too). There is also a large center that's carpeted for stretching, yoga and a few evening a week there is an aerobics class. Extras: Complimentary coffee, child care area (uncertain of the cost) locker rooms with lockers, bathrooms and 3 shower stalls plus a scale. Main gym has mostly mirrors around the permeter; with many flat screen TVs with Direct TV (no Sunday ticket) but the remotes are scattered around the machines to change the channel as you like. They have water fountains, plus sell Hinkely bottled water for one dollar. There is also an assortment of weight-training GNC type products to buy. Did I mention that it's open 24/7? With your key card, it's never too late for a jog. Prices are reasonable too; $50/mon for a 3 mon trail contract or $50 start up fee and $20/mon for a year. There are other options.... But you will need Kyle for that info. Long story short- its a gym. A typical gym but with friendly, personable staff with above average equipment. Fair warning; as any gym it's the most crowded Mon-Wed 5-7 pm, with it tapering off Thur-Sunday at various times.

I dropped in to Fitness America just to use the gym for the day when I was visiting for a wedding…read more I absolutely love this gym. If I lived in Peoria I would definitely be a member. What I particularly love is the "CrossFit" area in the back. It has absolutely everything you need for Olympic lifting (bars, bumper plates) and tons of stuff for the high intensity workouts. It was only 5 bucks to drop in for the day. Wish I had this gym where I live in Kansas I would be there everyday. The manager (maybe owner?) who was working when I went was very nice and welcoming. Five stars!

I've been going to Farrell's since October 2011 and have been holding off on reviewing it till I…read morewas sure about what I wanted to write, but I think I'll finally give it a shot. I'm going to tell you what it is, and then why I like it. What is it?: Farrell's isn't your standard gym, and it isn't your standard approach to a fitness plan. The program is a mixture of kickboxing and resistance training. Monday-Wednesday-Friday is kickboxing, and Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday alternates between Upper and Lower body band resistance training. The classes are 45 minutes, and you pick a time to show up 6 days a week. I chose the 5am class, but there are many options. When you first join Farrell's you are enrolling in the 10 week transformation program. Everyone that you see in Farrell's has gone through the 10 week program. This includes the people working behind the counter and all of the instructors. The instructors aren't personal trainers, they are just normal people that have gone through the program. When they aren't instructing, they're working out right next to you. You get a coach that's in your class for the whole 10 weeks to help you stay motivated and answer any questions you may have. There are 3 fitness tests during those 10 weeks. At the end of the 10 weeks the most improved male and female of each 10 week program wins $1,000. Seriously. With your enrollment you get a nutrition/workout manual, boxing gloves, and hand wraps. When I signed up it was about $360 for the 10 week session. What to expect: The first Saturday you will go to Farrell's for orientation. Your body will be measured. This includes body weight, BMI, and dimensions. They will take a before picture (Guys in shorts, ladies in shorts and tank/bikini). You will also do a step test to get your heart rates, and a reach test to check your flexibility. You will see how many situps and pushups you can do in a minute. Finally, you will run 1 mile outside. All new members do this. You will meet your coach and all of the new 10 weekers that will be in your class and going through the program with you. The nutrition program is explained to you, as well as how to put on your wraps and what to expect when you start the workouts. The first couple of weeks of workouts are focused on teaching the new 10 weekers the form and techniques of kickboxing and resistance training. The expectation is that you don't know anything about kickboxing or bands. The pace is slow and there are plenty of FIT members (graduates of the 10 week class that continue the program) that will help you and answer questions. You will be sore, and you will be tired, but everyone picks it up fairly quickly. As the 10 week program progresses, the workouts get more involved. With kickboxing you add in combinations of kicking and punching, aerobic sets in between combos, and 'fun fridays' that really push you. For resistance training you add circuits, drop sets, and super sets. At 5 weeks you take another fitness test to check your progress. The final test is at 10 weeks. There is a completion celebration that weekend when the winners are announced and everyone can appreciate their results. Why I like it: So if you've made it this far, the question is probably "So is this worth my time and money? Does it work?". My answer is unequivocally yes. During my 10 week session, I lost 20.5lbs. I'm much stronger. I shaved 1:30 off my mile time. I got great results, and so did most of the others in my session. I've tried some things in the past, but there are some reasons why I think this worked for me. First, staying motivated while working out is hard for me. This program kept the workouts interesting, and you had a support structure built in to get you to come to class. Everyone there is normal, and you don't have any of the gym rats or super buff people that often intimidate others. The $1,000 prize also provided motivation. I did not win the prize, but I felt that I could, and many others were in the same place. Like I said, everyone had great results. Second, the nutrition program wasn't a 'diet'. The program allowed you to still eat things you liked, but got you thinking about eating smarter. This is honestly where most of my weight loss probably came from. The meal plans and recipes made it easy to do, and even if you don't stick to it 100%, you'll still see some results. Finally, this program is fun. Kickboxing feels great, and the program makes it enjoyable (yes, enjoyable) to wake up at 5am. The way the program is set up you get to know and like the people you work out with. When you miss a day, people comment that they missed you at class. They motivate you to push harder and keep it fun. Farrell's worked great for me, and I've recommended it to everyone I know. If you're looking for something different from the normal gym, try this. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Reserve ahead of time on their website which is under the same name. Speaking of their website,…read moreit's a great tool to research ahead of time which yoga session (they offer 6 different genres) to choose on their home page with a full description of each category. If you are new to this location, make sure you take the time to fill out a registration form so you are all check-ed in. Clean mats, and weights for Iron Yoga, are provided so no big deal if you forget to bring your own. Hot yoga is this place's forté, as a majority of the classes offered include the cranked-up heat. The space is intimate and has a capacity limit of approximately 35-40 people, which leads back to my point of reserving online before dropping by. [Bonus: Cat employees enjoy a discount with a flash of the badge!] I went a few weeks ago for Iron Yoga and as I reflect on my experience, I can say with confidence that it was worthwhile and effective. Mallory delivered clear leadership and provided guidance on posture with excellent direction. The heat added to this session gave an extra oomph that regular weight-training lacked, but be sure to hydrate ahead of time and afterwards. My limbs were very sore the next day, leaving me feeling gratified. I highly recommend Yoga Projekt. Trust.

This place is amazing. The facility is so clean and welcoming. I did the Kettle Ball class and it…read morewas awesome. Such a full body workout and definitely sore the next day. You can modify to your liking and the instructor did an amazing job explaining movements. Definitely going to go again!

5 stars for customer service, 5 stars for technical instruction, 5 stars for experience. Emilie,…read morethe owner, was happy to accommodate my daughter's request for 1:1 sessions for 3 weeks during Plank's busiest month of the year. Yes, January. Emilie scheduled and rescheduled until she built the perfect schedule. Gill, the instructor assigned to my daughter, is a ballerina and has a vast knowledge of how the body works beyond the stringent study for her Pilates reformer certification. Gill is a stickler for form and technique, which helps prevent jury and ensures the client gets the results they are working for. She was able to accommodate the request to not increase arm muscles, shrink waist and tighten up the hips. Gill is also fun and charming. Big thank you to Emilie and Gill. We hope to see you next time we are in town.

Did a walk in with this gym and had a great time. Its a good group and I was fortunate enough to…read morecome on a day where they had brought in a Thai coach thats local. I had a blast training with them! If you're at all interested in Muay Thai or self defense it's worth giving a shot!

Peoria Muay Thai is the finest stand-up training facility in the Peoria area. The coaches are all…read moretruly dedicated to the art and bring loads of experience which puts PMT on another level. When you join Peoria Muay Thai, it's like becoming part of a family. Whether you want to simply improve your health, try something new, or even fight competitively, you will find no other place that will provide such a positive atmosphere and overwhelming support to help you accomplish your goals! Peoria Muay Thai has changed my life and enabled me to become a better person. I have no doubts that PMT can help anyone lead a healthier, more positive, and fulfilling life!

Pulled up as a visiting female grappler and felt comfortable immediately. Clean mats, kind +…read morerespectful humans, solid rolls. Coaches actually coach (Thanks Will! Thanks Brian!) -- no ego, no creep vibes. I came for one drop-in and will end up finishing my 2 weeks in Peoria training here. If you're a woman traveler wondering if it's safe or worth it -- it is. Go get your rounds in and have fun learning something new.

Love the atmosphere! Excellent Jiu Jitsu instruction for all levels! Whether you are a beginner…read moreor an upper belt, you will enjoy your time on the mats.

This is a great place for tanning, private and efficient. Check in is easy and beds clean…read more Staff helpful and friendly

This is a great local gym! The gym is open 24/7 (with membership) and memberships and tanning…read moreprices are very reasonable. The owner is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and is a great instructor whom is excited about fitness and overall health and well being. The gym is always neat and clean, not overcrowded and has clientele of all ages. This gym offers instructor led classes like yoga, kickboxing, hi & low intensity aerobic type classes, personal training and much more. The instructor led classes are challenging (but always encouraged to work at your own pace). Some of the work-out equipment available for use includes treadmills, ellipticals, cycles, weight machines and racks of free weights. One thing I really like about this gym is all the personalized motivational quotes posted on the walls, along with pictures and results of local 5k-10k runs and current challenges like the "Biggest Looser" stats for each group. Check them out online: www.LaconFitnessAndTan.com