First, the good: Lovely yoga studio in a old storefront with a series of curtains separating the…read morestudio from the entrance. Beautiful wood floors and a tin relief ceiling. Class started precisely on time. Clean restroom, good low-light visibility and very warm, even for a restorative class that wasn't advertised as warm/hot. Also, the instructor had placed a "You matter" card in/on each pair of shoes near the front door. It was a nice touch I hadn't seen before at other studios. The class was very inexpensive at $8 -- but more on that below. The less good: It was quite crowded for a Wednesday night. That can be both a pro and a con, I know... it's good to see a yoga studio fill a class so that you know it can stay in business. Parking seemed to be a bit of a challenge but not impossible -- there is a free public lot just a little way down from the studio. The bad: It was pitched as a restorative class, but it ran 7:00-7:45pm, which meant we got through maybe a total of 4 poses (supported child's pose, a legs up half-inversion, supported pigeon on both sides) before moving into savasana... at the 33-minute mark! I was astonished that we were basically wrapping things up after less than 35 minutes. Now, I knew it was a 45-minute class when I signed up, but my overall opinion now is that you really can't do a restorative class any justice in that amount of time. That said, I can't complain too much because it was only $8. However, I would have gladly paid twice that amount for a restorative class of 60-75 minutes. Lastly, I would recommend that instructors give some indication at the beginning of class that touching may be involved -- and offer some sort of option like "place your hands on your belly" or "flip this physical marker (I've seen this done at more than one studio) before placing hands on students. It wasn't unwelcome in this case and I have no complaint about it, but I know that some students do not wish to be touched and it would just be a good idea to offer people a delicate way to opt out of that. Just a suggestion for improvement.

I started my yoga journey at Embody with a 30 day challenge. I attended most my classes virtually…read moreand found the process to be very easy. I loved Leanne's leadership style throughout the classes. Being brand new to yoga I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up. Leanne did a wonderful job of balancing her class for beginners and for more advanced students. Her warm and inviting voice was wonderful to listen to as she explained the different poses. From the start of the challenge to the end I made significant improvements on my knowledge of yoga, benefits to the body and mind, flexibility, strength and balance. I will definitely continue yoga with Embody!

This class made me feel like a kid again!! The instructor Bungee-Jen Was an absolute delight. :)…read moreShe made the class fun, she was very informative and made sure we were all safe. 10/10 Would recommend! What a fun way to get a workout in. It was a lot of bouncing around doing fun cardio getting that heart rate up. But at the same time, feeling safe and secure in the harness. he definitely stepped out of your comfort zone with some of the tricks like learning the Burpee. I was scared at first, but she taught us and showed us how to do it and gave us the strength to TRY it was so much fun. Thank you for such a unique experience and for doing what you do! Loved it ‍

I walked the other day. It was great was about to join but the lady…read more hung up the phone on me it was rude as I have PTSD x millitay ADHD I spoke to the father of the place I liked him he was funny and cool we shoot the shit for a lil bit other than that It's a cool place to grunt and scream freely. But with my anxiety I don't want to be around douchbaggery attitudes save it fir the weights not the people well if u say fk me then cool I agree

Dirty, unmaintained, and messy. Garbages are often overflowing, floors look like they are rarely…read moremopped, and a large majority of the equipment needs some sort of attention. The place was remodeled in the last 6 months, but you'd never know. The new floor is already falling apart, and the layout makes no sense. There isn't anyone posted at the gym, so any concerns fall on deaf ears. And any time something like faulty equipment is pointed out to management, the response is always "no one ever tells me, I didn't know about that". Membership is obviously falling, days that used to be packed with gym goers seldom have more than a handful of people present. If you care about a clean and friendly environment with a staff that cares, this is not the gym for you.

This is the best gym in the Valley. The whole facility is immaculate, including executive style…read morelocker rooms, weight room area and cardio, with Olympic size swimming pool, whirl pool, and steam room. The staff and instructors are so friendly. And membership includes all classes. And a nice amenity is complimentary towels. I love the online reservation system for classes and swimming lanes. Gregg Warning

Great gym with something for everyone! I loved the cardio area upstairs ‍looking down over the…read moreweight floor and the fact that they have weights up there too so you don't have to leave that area if you don't want ‍. You can use the mirrored class rooms (if they aren't in use) for abs and such. The swimming pool ‍ is nice and warm and they allow reservations so you can know you have a lane before you go :) And just today I saw a sign that they have pickle ball in their outdoor tennis courts for the summer! Super friendly front desk staff and amazing managers! Definitely recommend this gym

I absolutely am loving this gym.. it feels like family and everyone wants to see you succeed. They…read morepush you to what they know you can do but not beyond and it really boost your confidence definitely recommend this gym and the semi personal training.. I love that I can go and not have to think about my routine twice a week lol the other days I do but these trainings give you tools to use on your own, win win!! All the trainers always have a smile on their faces, positive and very supportive...

O-town iron is great BUT, the amount of people recording is terrible. If you go anyway from 10-8…read morethere's most likely people with whole tripod set ups record themselves and everyone around them. The place is great, but the cliental is not.

I get to go to this YMCA for free whenever I stay at the Hilton Garden Inn nearby. Since my hotel…read moreonly has a really small gym with crappy equipment, this is a GREAT place for a workout instead. There is an indoor track, tons of ellipticals and treadmills, great weight area and mat area for stretching. I love working out at this gym! I always forget to bring a lock so I carry everything in my jacket and put it on the side when I go running. Nobody has ever told me to put my jacket somewhere else. Only compaint is that all the TVs are like stuck on Fox News. Blegh. Where's the CNN?

This place is great. Always clean and has a friendly staff. The pools are nice and well lit and…read morenever seem too crowded. There is a ton of workout equipment and a nice well stocked weight room. There are also quite a few classes that I enjoy.

Premier Fitness has to be the best gym in the valley. I love the fact it's a private gym with…read moresecured 24/7 access. The owner and the staff keep the equipment and facility in the cleanest condition of any gym I've ever been to. Everyone that works out there has a common goal, and it's not just a fashion show like some of the big box gyms in the area. If you want a quality gym, at a very reasonable price with unlimited 24/7 access, this is the gym for you!! The gym is never very busy, so workouts go quick because your not standing around waiting or having people trying to jump in on sets. I'm so glad I contacted Rod and became a member.

Buckets to catch a continuous leak. Equipment is constantly…read morebroken. Outrageous prices for a mediocre gym. It's not climate controlled. And the bathrooms are always dirty. Not to mention the owner is using the equipment (the few that work) at peak hours.

My family has been exploring various martial arts dojos in the fox valley for my son as he is…read moreobsessed with karate. After careful consideration, we decided that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu would be the best thing for him, and the choices in the valley are somewhat limited that way. Most everything is Taekwondo... Any who, we checked out Flashback after speaking to one of the owners, Jina. We gave it a week's trial, and really love the fun way coach Jesse and Jina (husband & wife) teach the classes. They are playful and very nice, but firm and expect respect from the kids. It was perfect for my son. There is plenty of 1-1 training too, and great examples, in addition to daily sparing where the kids get to put what they learned to the test. Though we were not able to continue to go due to personal reasons, which was quite unfortunate, I would go back in a heartbeat if possible. My wife and son loved it otherwise. If you have a child (or yourself as an adult) wants to learn self-defense and a martial art's system that will be superior to Taekwondo and other forms of karate, then check this place out!