Took a class here last week, and it was amazing!…read more I've only been to some of the smaller studios in Chicago, so I was very impressed with the size of this location. It's two floors, with two very spacious locker rooms. There's plenty of showers and products to use. I also appreciated how many lockers there were. The room itself was spacious and, of course, hot. I took a sculpt class, and it really kicked my butt! It was an amazing workout. I'd definitely go back to this location.

I tried CorePower in Uptown and aside from me being bad at yoga, I think it was a good experience…read more The studio seems clean for the most part, but when instructors ask students to use blocks/ straps they never seem to ask people to wipe them off after. And people rarely do before putting them back. And while it is nice to have music playing during classes, it is often too loud to clearly hear the instructors direct the flow. Some instructers need to be more aware of this, adjusting either their speaking volume or the volume of the music.

Great attentive and positive staff with a great business model. So happy to see them have lots of…read moreregulars too.

Absolutely love Bodi Shak. I've always been really nervous and anxious going to the gym, not…read moreknowing what to do, feeling overwhelmed by huge crowds and people waiting to use my machine. Bodi Shak is exactly the opposite. The classes are smaller in size, oftentimes in the afternoon weekday classes there's 10 or less people so you can get very personalized training. The instructors are all knowledgeable, welcoming, and eager to help all fitness levels. Toni, the owner, is great at encouraging and pushing you to go harder without pressuring you to the point of anxiety. The overall sense of community at Bodi Shak is exactly what I've been looking for and they have several options for membership so you can pick what works for you. Highly recommend!

I've been a member of Competitive Edge Uptown for over two years. The coaches and community are…read morefantastic. Everyone is supportive of each other, and the atmosphere makes working out together fun. The coaches are top-notch, keeping a watchful eye on everyone in classes while giving direction and encouragement to all. In addition to the traditional style CrossFit classes and culture, the gym offers specialized classes in Olympic weightlifting, functional bodybuilding, CrossFit-style gymnastics, yoga, and endurance club. The partner-style workouts on Saturday morning and endurance club workouts on Sunday are great at building camaraderie and teamwork. The gym keeps getting better under the owner Neil and the head coach Cole's direction. This gym has become like a second home and adds greatly to my quality of life.

Great community with the nicest people. Great CrossFit coaching. I wish I still lived near this gym.read more

Great gym. Very gay, but welcoming to all. Steamroom and sauna…read more Good price for Chicago. Great energy: busy, but never overful or cramped. LOTS of open space. All solid, new equipment, friendly staff and clientele. 2 very large adjoining workout areas: 1 for free weights and cables; the other for machines, more dumbbells and benches, big turf area, etc. Separate stretching room (with walls and door), with mats, rollers, etc, and 1- to 8-pound weights for light stuff. The deck is 2 feet away, and stretching out there is encouraged, including bringing out ot the matts, etc. Many people take advantage when it's nice, leaving unlimited space. Not much waiting: the usual few choke points: barbell benches and (to a lesser extent) the cablec rossovers (where you need both.) Way more dumbbell benches than most gyms this size, all adjustable to incline/flat. 12-15 cable stations, always a few open. Group classes included, with large spin room and vert big class studio. Pool. Roof deck. Everything included: towels in 3 sizes, including shower size, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer, etc. Built in combo lockers, so you never bring a lock. I was very happy using trainer Troy Myree. (See below on great offer.) All the other trainers seem excellent (watching them with clients.) Very cleaning including spotless locker room. I'm satisfied enough to commute 1.5 miles with no car. (Bike except very cold winter or wet, then bus.) --- WHEN JOINING OR CONSIDERING: They officially give you 1 free workout, but I asked my sales rep for more to try it at different times, and she happily gave me 3. (I let her know I was definitely joining LVAC or FCC, and wanted to try them both a few times. That was true, and LVAC was an easy call. (About half the price, much better energy and clientele. FCC is over a mile closer to me, but I still picked LVAC.). Take advantage of the 1-time joining offer of 3 personal trainer sessions very cheap. (They offered to anyone for a short window 9 months later.)

"Central air conditioning" should probably be removed from the amenities list because it's broken…read moremore often than it works. Today it was 69° outside, yet 83° on the third floor and probably near 90° on the fourth. For the price of this membership, consistent AC and basic communication shouldn't be too much to ask. There are rarely updates, notices, or even apologies when it happens. If you enjoy workouts that feel like a sauna session and leaving the gym looking like you fell into a pool, this place may be the gym for you.

This is a fairly large no frills gym with a good variety of the equipment you would want, but it…read morehas one fatal flaw: It's overcrowded, particularly if you're looking to do weight training (cardio never seems to be an issue). If you strength train at an off-peak time, say first thing in the morning or late at night, you'll be just fine, but most other times expect to wait to get on certain machines and good luck trying to secure a weight bench or squat rack. A locker room makeover is also much needed. I've seen the membership at this location grow significantly over the years and can't help but wonder what LA Fitness' portfolio strategy is. Since LA Fitness bought X-Sport and then closed their nicest location in the North Side on Broadway in Lakeview, many of those members now come to this location and the infrastructure just doesn't support so many members at peak times. LA Fitness Corporate, I hope you are reading this. There is an obvious solution right in front of you that should have you seeing dollar signs. There is a massive gap in your portfolio in Chicagoland in that you don't have a Signature Club anywhere on the North Side of the city. The Loop downtown or Niles are the closest Signature Club locations. Not only is this location on Lawrence the home club of many LGBT members who likely would be more than capable and willing to pay a little more for a nicer facility and less crowding, the gym could easily expand on the cheap into the former Sears Auto space right next door as it has been sitting vacant for years. Instead, they're competing on the Planet Fitness end of the pricing spectrum with no membership cap in sight. Time to upgrade and expand to a Signature location to give everyone a better experience and reduce overcrowding. It would fulfill a much needed and unmet need in the local market and prevent members who have about had it with the overcrowding from turning elsewhere.

Awful company. Their membership salesmen are like used car salesmen. No rate sheet. They just…read morescribble the prices and options on a piece of paper. What the hell is that? Totally untrustworthy is what it is. And their fees are ridiculous. $99 enrollment fees. They charge $65 per year just to have the membership. Plus the monthly fees, which they want two months upfront. It's beyond irritating. And when you look closely it's not that clean and stuff is busted. I am really turned off by the whole thing.

Been coming to the gym for the past few months and really like it! The owner is very friendly and…read moremakes it a point to know everyone's name, so you feel very welcome when you come in! He is also very responsive to feedback and even recently installed a new water bottle filling station and purchased a new router based on feedback! He is great! I also do the personal training here, which I have found to be incredibly worthwhile. I have never done much weight lifting before, let alone had a personal trainer, but I meet with Jon twice a week and each time he crafts a great routine for me which has made working out feel very approachable. When we first visited, they gave us a quick tour and let us try the gym for free that day, so I do recommend checking it out if you are looking for a new place to work out.

This is a great neighborhood gym. There is plenty of equipment for weightlifting and cardio, and…read moreI've never had trouble finding the machine I need (even during peak hours). The owner, Jon, is very friendly and you can tell he really cares about the space and members. He's always cleaning and saying hi. Other members follow good gym etiquette and it's an overall good vibe. If you want more of a push like I did, personal training is great here too. My husband's been working with Jon 1:1 and I've been working with David, another excellent trainer. Flexible schedules, super reasonable pricing, and even though they make us work hard - the workouts are fun.

The best part about this gym is that it's 24 hours. You can't really find that anymore! It's still…read morevery new, so it doesn't quite have everything equipment wise but it's very full considering the size. Sometimes feels crowded if there's more than 3 or 4 people inside, but often times it's just 1 or 2 people in there, so everything is available. Oh and the mirrors along the walls are great!

Love this gym! I love the flexibility of my membership which is 24hours. I love the culture the gym…read morehas to offer

Not a safe place. The owner Zach had me do risky exercise during a trial session. I said I didn't…read morefeel good about it, he told me to keep going. I got severely injured and had my life upended. He never reached out until a couple months later when they tried to recruit me back. All they wanted was my money apparently, not my wellbeing. Everything was handled very poorly and I paid the consequences - I do not recommend this place.

I cannot recommend All Strength Training enough. Zach and the entire coaching team are incredibly…read morehelpful, friendly, and truly committed to helping you achieve results without ever compromising safety. They motivate you, but do not pressure you into doing more than you are comfortable with, and there is no sales pitch for doing more than you want. The focused and personalized coaching here has been a game-changer for me. The trainers ensure every workout is effective and safe, which gave me so much confidence in my fitness journey. My experience with AST is that it has been a supportive and a results-driven fitness experience. I am super grateful to them for helping me find my way back to feeling fit and on track with my health goals.

Love Pure Barre Lakeview! The studio is clean, welcoming, and always has great energy…read more Shoutout to Chesney--she's an amazing instructor who always remembers your name and does a great job correcting form in a supportive and encouraging way. All the teachers are fantastic and create such a positive community. Highly recommend!

This studio has a really friendly presence, especially for beginners. The Classic classes flow…read morereally nicely. Highly recommend taking classes with Kerry!! She is clear with her instructions, gives great adjustments, and both challenges and supports you through your workout.

I've been a member here now for a few months (and a climber for 20 years) and so feel like I am now…read morefamiliar enough with my home gym to fairly review it. My favorite things about this gym: - Creative setting in the shorter walled section so you feel more comfortable trying new moves without the fear of falling too far - The layout with open sweeping views and plenty of light - The arch - tons of cool practice with overhangs and traverses - Bike parking inside! - Big area with mats upstairs to do warm-up and warm-down stretches Areas this gym could improve: - Cleaner holds! Not just Uptown - all of the locations. They're so greasy that it automatically adds a grade to any problem, and not in a fun way. - For lower-rated climbs, setting routes that aren't just jug ladders. It is possible to make beginner climbs fun and challenging in a puzzly way, but Uptown doesn't do that. It's all jugs. - More community events, and the community events that exist should be free to members. If I'm a member I shouldn't also be paying to go to sound baths or take fitness classes and participate in citizens' competitions. I've never been a member of a gym that charges its members for ANY events. There are free events at FA, but they're essentially just meetups. Anything with more to offer carries a charge.

Increasingly unsafe. Kids under 8 running around the weight room. People parking infants under…read moresquat racks in their stroller no joke. Idk how they have a good insurance policy.