Best Gyms with Free Parking near Chicago, Illinois

I attended my first session at Studio Yogi this week! The owner and founder Julia is incredibly kind - I spoke to her a few times on the phone because of issues I had with registering (on my end). I appreciated her genuineness and friendliness. The classes are affordable and the space is wonderful! I love that the space feels secure and welcoming. Julia definitely put thought and love into the kind of studio she wanted to establish. There are many programs for FREE classes and community engagement/outreach. I love it! They offer many kinds of classes and times, so you can try new things and find what fits you. And this place is CLEAN. There are several showers available, lockers, and an area for seating if you arrive early. Plenty of parking too! I'm so grateful to have found a new place to practice. I look forward to trying other classes and meeting other instructors!

If you are looking for a great place to practice yoga on the south side, look no further. Absolutely fabulous space. I came here first a restorative yoga practice and left with so many amazing gems.i cannot wait to return for more classes!

I went to Studio Yogi for the first time earlier this week and have been every day since. The studio offers a variety of classes taught by various wonderful instructors including restorative yoga, flow, sculpt, and a weekly sound cleanse. Having this is such a gift, especially in an area with limited options for fitness and wellness. If you’re in the area, or even a bit further, I highly recommend that you check out a class or join their monthly membership.

Love, Respect and Gratitude to sister Julia Perkins for manifesting her vision of bringing a beautiful, first class yoga studio to Chicago’s South Side community. Today I had the double pleasure of visiting Studio Yogi for the first time and experiencing the Yin Chill class , conducted under her excellent guidance. I highly recommend this class which left me feeling balanced, relaxed , rejuvenated and cared for. 💜🙏✨😊🌸

This place is a hidden gem! Right in the heart of South Shore. I am thrilled that I am able to participate and contribute to the local entrepreneurial experiences happening in our neighborhood. Let’s go Southshore!!😉🙏🏾💝

Recently returned as a member after living out of state for years.... WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS PLACE?!?! What a joke! Terrible facilities - dirty - locker rooms smell terrible - showers suck - always walking into dirty toilets (always!!) Disgusting! In addition - what "luxury" club does not offer upscale products to shower and get ready with?!?! Just generic, goopy, mystery shampoos, soaps and lotions .... nasty and way out of touch with luxury gyms! Try to find management to suggest this to or complain.... ha - non existent or dismissive. Highly suggest you go somewhere else!

This gym has gone downhill - fast! 80's decor.... terrible food... horrible management... always finding pubes on my towels.... machines always broken - what a mess! WAY to expensive - like a Bally's! Take your business elsewhere!

Rachel Miller is not kind to her employees and is unfair. I’ve seen it firsthand. She is negatively impacting the ebc experience. Wouldn’t go back.

I love this country club so much! I would recommend it time and time again. As someone who has some experience with upscale gyms, EBC takes the cake 🍰. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. They’re so willing to answer questions upon signing up and have had the privilege to get a couple of tours of the facility since it’s so big and I forgot where things were lol. The members are also kind and it’s easy to socialize here. I’ve met some awesome women in my classes and can see myself continuing to make friends and acquaintances. Love how they have social events every so often. The food there is delectable, too. The pools are always clean and their rooftop is gorgeous. I would continually recommend this place. Such a good place to be at in Chicago, especially during the summertime. EBC is worth every penny and I will continue to be a member there for a very long time. Join!! You won’t regret it.

If you like drama, this could be your club. I've been a member here for two years. I received a phone call from Diane yesterday to inform me of a moment I'm having with one of there fitness staff. The staff member is saying things that are not true and Diane would rather take her word. I informed Diane that I have over one and a half years of text messages with this fitness instructor that would explain this moment and requested that I could come in and show her. She refused. I told her the following: You're hitting the bullseye on the wrong target, I believe your employee is stressed out and needs a vacation, I reassured her that I have zero interests in this fitness instructor romantically, and I did not cause this event. Here are some things that she could know if she would be open for discussing: The staff member asked me out (socially) and that goes against EBC policy. The staff member and I went out socially. The staff member has been in my home several times. This situation goes outside of her scope of employment. She does not have the right to affect a relationship that her own employee started with me outside of the scope of business. For the record I keep telling the employee I am not attracted to her. It's a moment that I think the employee is having some personal challenges in her life and she's taking it out on me. Diane- you have zero abilities to listen- I feel bad for your employees health, but I am not your problem.

Did my first yoga sculpt class today at this location and could not have been happier! Sonya is an amazing instructor- her class was challenging, the studio was hot, and the music was great! The studio and women’s locker room were also very clean. Definitely will be coming back!!

The classes and instructors are great but the studio is so dirty. The men's locker room has a weird smell and there are always random clothes in the empty lockers. They've also stopped supplying wipes in the classes to wipe down blocks, weights, etc. The studios also don't feel like they're cleaned between classes which causes concern.

Let’s go Roscoe Village! They have the absolute kindest team! The studio has so many great class options to work with my schedule, always clean, always positive energy! Special thanks to Alana & Hillary teaching YS, Maddie in HPF, & Kelly’s C2 classes!

Guys I recommend cross training here. If you're doing combat sports but your flexibility is subpar, get over here for a few weeks and try it out. I feel my recovery got better, I have more explosiveness, cardio and power. Plus it's a peaceful environment.

This review is specifically for Claire B - it was my first time at CorePower ever but not my first hot yoga class, Claire had the MOST welcoming radiant energy. She showed me around the studio before leading such a fun class. It was challenging but accessible, balanced strength and stretching, and had a great playlist. Her energy was truly so much fun during the class. She even checked in with me after the class to see if I liked my first experience. This class is not close to me but I plan on still making my way back there just to take another class with her. Highly recommend for newbies and experienced yogis alike!!

I went to the Armory for a comics expo on the weekend. It's a nice venue for hosting events. Seems to be a well kept up building, hosting lots of activities.

I am happy for gymnastics get beautiful gold medals

Different type of activities available here including soccer, volleyball and indoor hockey. Free parking outside on Sundays.

went here as a kid and it was a great experience. staff were nice, and i had an overall great time here. They also have a cheer team and a gymnastics team that would always place high. great experience.

One of the very few places in town (public or otherwise) that notices that active seniors exist. The senior center programming is comprehensive, and I LOVE the sitting yoga class I take. I wish they offered meditation and other classes that help people decompress. it is also a great source of information about activities in the neighborhood. The food did not pass my taste test.

Unfortunately, this was my least-friendly interaction I’ve had since moving to Chicago a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been looking for a new gym since I got here, and realized there was a gym within walking distance which was perfect. After trying to call repeatedly to get no answer or ability to leave a message, I decided to just walk down to the gym. When we got to the doors, they were both locked. There were people standing just inside the door, and we saw that there was a buzzer, so we pressed it. The person that answered the door stood in the doorway and with the snarkiest tone possible said “can I help you guys?” When I said we had just come by to check out the gym, we got another sour-faced response “do you have an appointment?” No. We didn’t. Mainly, because no one answered the phone when we called. It’s ok, there are plenty of gyms in Chicago. This one apparently doesn’t need my money, so I’ll take it elsewhere.

Great staff, clean facility. It’s on the smaller side but there’s plenty of equipment that can be modified for a more dynamic workout. They provide a very friendly atmosphere as well. My only gripe is the music. It’s really unbearable at times. Typically at a gym you have something upbeat and motivating, but they be playing the most random and weird stuff. Not an issue with headphones of course, but if you don’t have any or want to workout with someone else the music is really distracting, when you’re trying to lock into the zone and maximize your workout. That play folk, country, and just music you don’t expect at a gym because it doesn’t push you. Maybe not a big deal for others but it’s noticeable to me every visit.

This gym is one of the best I've been to in Chicago -> Dan and the rest of the team keep this place spotless, and it is never too crowded which is a nice change from some of the other gyms in the area. As an added perk, you can pop to the Anytime on Broadway (or other locations around the city!). Absolutely recommend for those looking to join a friendly, clean and convenient gym.

The temperature inside was great today, not too cold nor too warm, perfect and natural (2pm - August 19th) the gym’s clean and well equipped with modern machines too

Been going here for almost eight years. Small with no frills, but very clean and efficient. Customer service is first rate.

Great first time visit to Solid Core West Loop. Went to a number of classes in Indy which gave me a level of familiarity, but the instructor (Lauren) was welcoming and friendly and got us oriented in no time. Great playlist and a challenging workout to get the weekend started - worth the time, effort, and $.

I cannot say enough great things about [solidcore]! The work out is VERY challenging - but I walk out of every class feeling so accomplished and bad ass. I've had several different instructors, and they have all been extremely encouraging and enthusiastic; they give every class their all - and it shows!

Yesterday was my first and last time taking a solidcore class. I was invited by a friend and didn’t necessarily have all the details. While I admit I arrived five minutes late, the instructor made me feel less than welcome. I later realized I was in a more advanced class (my friend’s fault) but I will never forget how the instructor made me feel less than and out of place, which I’m sure is the opposite of how solidcore would want participants to feel walking into their studios. I ended up leaving the class early. I won’t be back.

I loved this place! It was so much fun. The instructor was really energetic and had a positive attitude. Me and this other girl I met there, we didn't know what we were doing half the time because we fell behind a lot. Completely on us because we were just not fit enough to keep up. (I barely worked out before this class) But the instructor kept coming back to us to help. Everyone in that class was super friendly too. The teacher seemed like she had a good relationship with her repeat students. Place was clean. Music was good. The aesthetic is pretty. I can't wait to come back here! I just wish I remembered the instructor's name. I think she had long red hair. I legit looked scared but the instructor kept reassuring me I wouldn’t fall. Tips for anyone going: I know it's summer now, but if you go when it's cold, remember that they don't unlock doors until the prior class ends. So don't go super early. I easily found paid parking across the street. I wish I researched online about this class before I went. It would've helped a lot!

AMAZING WORK OUT!!! It's INTENSE! You will leave there barely being able to walk and in pain the next day but it's well work it. The instructors hype you up!