I am finally sticking to my health and fitness goals! This gym has everything I was looking for as…read morean athlete getting back at it. I had been to a few gyms in McHenry and was relieved when I went in and was given a tour and answers to my questions without feeling HOUNDED into signing up or buying training packages right away.
A few weeks later, I came back when the time was right for me because they treated me like a PERSON and respected my boundaries... unlike some, which left me feeling hunted down like a living manifestation of a monthly Auto-Draft.
Since being here, the staff has been so kind and are ALWAYS working on something; whether that's keeping the place clean, putting out freshly washed towels, working with a member who has form questions or concerns, helping people get settled during their first visit or just checking in to see how you are.
The variety of classes is incredible, and are taught by qualified trainers who make sure you feel taken care of and seen, and are not solely focused on running you into the ground in an attempt too break you (though these classes will get your muscles by burning and sweat dripping!). I did my first Barre class yesterday and it was intense, but very welcoming and soooo much fun! Can't wait to get in with Laura for some HIIT next, then maybe try some Yoga to tie into my routine.
The Fit3D scanned is great! If you haven't used it, I URGE you to try it out!!! I love it over tracking progress with a scale. It gives you a full body scan that generates an "avatar" with your body's specific measurements, health evaluation based on key ratios that have been linked to certain health risks, as well as a run down of your body composition. The best part is you can track and compare your progress, which makes it more motivating when you can visually witness changes in your avatar along with changes in body fat%, lean muscle gain, measurements, body shape rating, BMR calculations and a ton more; I recently found out I had lost only 2.3lbs in body weight in two months, which would be devastating if I only used a scale, but the Fit3D showed that I lost 6+lbs in body fat, and gained 3lbs lean muscle - and the change of appearance of my body is pretty staggering (and very VERY welcomed).
If you want a place to train in an environment that wants you to succeed, seriously, come check them out! Showers, towel service, classes, functional equipment and environment that is well maintained, along with a remarkable staff that cares about YOU.