Best Gym near Chicago, Illinois

Just stumbled upon this and loved it! Great place to stretch between flights. Nice and quiet with great solitude. Loved it! Thank you to the airport for providing this.

Surprised to see this and after hearing my flight would be delayed 3 hours I sought out an activity and went here. A family with children were in the room when I arrived probably hoping to have the space for the little ones to play. They quickly left though I didn't say anything. There were no wipes for the mats. Thankfully I had one from my prior flight. While doing some yoga stretching and breathing an attendant came in to refill the wipes. Strange coincidence. The flat panel tv was off so there were no images or soothing sounds other than the sound of AC running. Several people popped their heads in but no one else came in. A good 25 minutes well spent. Search for a YouTube video for whatever yoga routine you need.

Had a long layover and was absolutely delighted to find this room. The soft music and fresh air brought in canceled out the outside noise. I would make a long layover on purpose to have time to use this room again!

A busy airport, hectic travel day, a little too much time between flights... Guess we could have a beer. Or walk into the yoga room at Midway. It's just what you want: quiet, mats, tranquil music. The rules are posted on the wall, cell phones are silenced and the shoe rack has charging stations for your phone. There is a large security panic button on the wall. Though I've used the room several times and it's always been up and up and well worth it. I wish all airports had a little yoga room. Enjoy!

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed to walk past this yoga room in Midway Airport near Terminal B and the USO room. I went in and found four people using the room to relax and work out the kinks that travel often causes. The room, while small, is thoughtfully arranged and appointed. A bench just inside the door gives an easy way to remove your shoes. Across the room, a cubby system holds your shoes and small items near a basket with several yoga mats neatly rolled, and a notice on the wall outlines some ground rules for the room. A floor to ceiling mirror along one of the long walls is exactly what I expect to see in a yoga room. Finally, the frosted glass in the door and window provide natural lighting as well as privacy for those in the yoga room. The designers of this room have excelled in helping travelers find a bit of peace in a usually hectic place.

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I went to the LA fitness on Foster Ave for the 1st time. It was pretty nice!! It is a newer gym! The equipment was in good condition. I like how the people at the front desk greet you hi and bye! The gym was clean also! You can tell the people cleaning the gym take pride in their work and have attention to detail. Making sure the place stays looking great! LA Fitness took over XSport. I saw some regulars from the Elston XSport over here now. Overall a great experience! Will return! I do wish the showers were a touch bigger or had movable shower heads.

So many broken machines, the place is incredibly overcrowded at all times, and the staff is useless unless they’re trying to sell you something. On top of all that, it’s expensive. If you’re reading this and thinking about opening a gym near this one—do it. Seriously. People will flock to your gym because everyone is beyond fed up with this place. To top it off, their responses to reviews are a joke. All they ever say is, “Thank you so much for the review!” without actually addressing any of the issues people are raising. It’s just another greedy gym that managed to go downhill in less than two years. What a disappointment. Shame on them.

At peak hours, the place looks like a rave concert, way too crowded for my taste. I guess that's what happens when you eliminate your competition in the area. Based on that, only i might have to start looking for alternatives. Overall, the gym is nice - very clean, people are friendly, equipment is good and maintained, and sometimes they'll even give free smoothies trying to make you forget that the place is way too crowded 😄. My recommendation is to increase the schedule so you'll be able to accommodate some of the new customers and find a way to calculate the foot traffic for each machine. This way, you'll know what gym equipment needs to be added if needed or replaced if it's not used. Some of the machines, even at peak hours, are not used at all ; they just take space for nothing. Hope everyone will have a great year!

Working with Sofia, personal trainer, at LA was fun and empowering! I started working with her in June of 2024 - almost 2 years since I had my kid. I hadn’t worked out in years and was nervous about starting again. She got to know me, my goals, and my general worries about my health. She helped me feel comfortable while still pushing me to increase my strength. Sofia is a gem! Could not recommend her enough, especially for people looking to get back to working out after having a kid.

This gym used to be amazing. We joined over a year ago and had great workouts until the recent Xsport merger. Likely will cancel membership. I wouldn’t recommend this gym anymore. Now this gym is essentially unusable. It is incredibly crowded at all times. They have eliminated the nearby competition so there’s really not any other options in this area.

Char and Jon are master teachers, some of the best in Chicago. They speak a whole language, are impeccable spotters, and I always feel incredibly safe learning anything under them.

Came here with my Dance company to work on some acrobatic tricks. The space was so nice and clean. One thing that set this space apart was how clean it was and it actually had a very pleasant smell as well (if you know you know). We’ve been to lots of different gyms and practice spaces before but this was definitely one of the most welcoming experiences we’ve ever had! It was very easy to get signed in, the other coaches that were there explained where was, and let us know to reach out to them if we needed anything at all. Highly recommend!

Char and Jon have created an amazing space and I feel so lucky to get to train here! The community of coaches and people that train here is the best in Chicago!

10 out of 5!! Char, Jon & Danielle are amazing coaches. No nonsense, but inspiring and encouraging of progress. I am consistently pushing my limits because I know I'm safe with their instruction and spotting. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this team and this school.

This is some of the best circus training you can get in Chicago. The coaches are wonderful, knowledgeable and create a tight, supportive and kind community with which to learn and grow. As someone who has worked in circus for over 20 years and seen a lot of circus centers, I can't recommend CCDC enough!

I have been coming to this gym for a few years now, the workout equipment is all clean & ready to workout and the workout machines are available & clean to use. Staff are very friendly, working hard to have the spot clean & greet you. I enjoy the environment & energy when I'm at this gym. 10/10

I personally started planet fitness 2 weeks ago and it’s been amazing I enjoy being there people are friendly and the areas are kept clean. The staff is very amazing and well respected and friendly. One of the staff named Alexis has been a good help with me and I appreciate the support

Wonderful location, excellent parking, clean with really nice staff. I went here twice this year and it is consistently nice. I highly recommend!!

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Bunch of thieves stealing money under the table. Customer service is no help haven’t gotten help since March of 2024 lol. Stop going to this gym or they might steal your money too!

I have gone in as a guest on a few occasions. My experience was very positive. They have a variety of equipment, good music, clean environment. Staff is very helpful and welcoming. Dennis, the manager, does a great job and Nick ,staff member, was very accommodating.There's a good supply of cleaning equipment to use on the equipment before and after you work out. Some equipment may need replacement soon but that is to be expected when there is so much usage. If feel like that should be addressed by corporate and not fall on the staff. Overall, a great environment to work out in.

SH!TTY gym! Unclean, equipment is not taken care off, kids who don’t pay the membership come in and out and it’s unfair to those who DO pay. This place is always PACKED. This gym should not be 24hrs if anyone can just come in and out. Bathrooms are disgusting. Yoga mats are disgusting. Padding and handle grips on machines are nearly nonexistent. How is this place still open?!

They charge you 15.00$ if you let someone else in which is understandable. They send you the video also to prove you let them in. They charged me 15.00$ for letting someone in, but the video shows otherwise. I came in, door closed and 10-20 seconds later someone else came in. I did not let them in, but they still charged me 15.00$?. This gym used to be a good place to work out, but lately it has gone downhill. I have seen multiple people let others in and treat the gym like they own it. There’s homeless people coming and going as they please. I’d recommend either going to 71st CFX, cancel membership or work out at home.

I am astonished that a gym such as this is still in business. During my time at this gym I have experienced many danger hazards and unhygienic standards. To start I believe that a gym should maintain the cleanliness of their establishments to the best of their abilities. When you enter the gym restrooms be prepared to walk into one of the most foul smelling and dirtiest restrooms. To top it off the gym has managed to not maintain a certain standard for this situation. Next is the gym equipment. For the most part the equipment is not entirely clean but you can manage a good workout. The down side is weights are limited in my opinion. And the bars and bench pads are damaged. Many machines lack the material on the handles. Plus side they have kettlbells and turf. Be warry of walking barefoot in the restrooms have heard the most outrageous stories.

With in the last 3 years, this gym has really declined. It’s always dirty, the bathrooms smell horrible and are never clean, the turf patch is moldy, there’s trash everywhere, and there is a lot of defective equipment that doesn’t get cycled out, like bent barbells. On top of that, there’s always high school kids smoking and vaping in the bathrooms, and sometimes they’re wrestling in the middle of the gym. The workers seem to not care because I never see them at least address the smoking or the wrestling. As if the underage smoking in a public gym wasn’t bad enough, Sometimes, if you go early enough in the morning, there’s a homeless person in the gym. It’s just an overall horrible gym at this point. I wish I was making up this stuff.

Love this place! Old school, lots of weights- plus everybody is super nice and very respectful. I feel very safe coming here as a woman and get a great workout in each time. No frills gym and can’t beat the prices! Shoutout to Don for keeping this place going.

A bit tight in space compared to other gyms but all the equipment available makes up for it. I've seen dumbbells as heavy as 120 on my visit there, everyone is real friendly. Love the oldschool vibe and motivating posters

Very welcoming gym environment, love it there

Awesome owner and always is very helpful. Never felt uncomfortable nor belittled by anyone as most people do in commercial gyms! The vibe here is incredible and unbeatable. Very old school and is the gym everyone needs to attend/visit and look Into! The quality of this gym in impeccable and will always be an all time favorite and I’m sure anyone can say the same!

If you are really wanting a gym to get strong this is the place. No gimmicks really knowledgeable staff great prices and overall friendly atmosphere. Old school gym with real motivation this is the real deal iron and steel. Take all bad reviews and bad rep with a grain of salt. Come in and you will be pleasantly surprised and find your self totally in love with this hidden jewel.

Best gym in the area! Standard machines and specialized equipment (kilogram plates, full powerlifting room, variety of barbells, etc.) Owner has a real passion for fitness and will often be in lifting and motivating others.

Excellence around the clock! Brick Yard is well equipped, clean, and boasts the best powerlifting set up I’ve experienced. The gym’s owners are true partners, and are always looking out for their clients and for ways of making the gym even better. Proud to be a member here! 💪

Love love love this gym, feels like home. Always clean and the vibe is great. It is a safe place!

It says you are open 24 hours. Is this true? If not what are your hours?

The owners are truly amazing and super friendly. I always have a good workout when I come here. The gym is always well kept, and SUPER clean. 10/10

I loved my peanut butter bowl! I initially didn’t know what to get, but they have a big menu to choose from and their service was great!

Liz provides great customer service!!! Yummy shakes and breakfast available, wouldn’t go anywhere else for my morning shake !

The pineapple sunset tea was amazing. They have excellent customer service. It’s safe to say I’ll be a regular customer at this place.

i recommend .! Everything Is delicious and great customer service.!

I love coming to these young ladies getting my mega tea drink. I go to the one in Lansing and I also go to the one in the city and both places are Awesome. I love Liz And Brenda's positive attitude they make me feel so welcome

Great instructor Liz Padilla. Helps you in your journey to learn Zumba and lose weight.

I like to come to Zumba to lose weight.

Liz Padilla teaches the best Zumba classes on the south side of Chicago. Very friendly and fun.

The best Zumba classes in the area. Good classes and friends.

The best Zumba classes in the area.