“Great gym! The classes are well organized, challenged to everyone’s ability. Fantastic direction and encouraging. Kids classes are awesome too! My boys love to go as well!”
Open 24 hours
6628 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago“I have so many positive thoughts about this place I don’t know where to start. This is easily the best gym I’ve been to since I started working out in 2016. The community and staff are unmatched, truly feels like a big family. From the day I walked in seeking a membership I felt extremely welcomed. As a female it’s hard finding gyms where you feel respected and not stared at by creepy old dudes and I immediately noticed a difference in mentality here. Everyone has a mutual respect for one another, everyone reracks their weights/cleans equipment. They have some newer booty builder equipment that isn’t found many other places as well as a posing room! The ONLY reason I left was we due to relocation issues and I’m so upset I had to leave ? this gym has me contemplating an hour drive just to be back somewhere I feel happy calling home”
“All the trainers at Just Lift are beyond amazing! Everyone is well trained and knowledgeable. You call tell they care about each individual member’s performance and success.”
Open 24 hours
4635 N Olcott Ave, Harwood Heights“I recently became a member and truly love the gym! All the coaches and members are helpful and motivating. It is a great community to be apart and I’m happy that I joined. I have never done crossfit before I joined this gym and I am learning so much and look forward to working out everyday. The workouts really push me.”
“Honestly it’s the best gym with the most amazing trainers, staff, and athletes I have ever met!!! Iron flag is my new family and my favorite gym of all time! I’ve been growing as a crossfit athlete and it’s been amazing! I can’t wait to see where I’ll be next year :)”
“What a great place to work out! I look forward to attending classes at this gym. And I’ve never felt that about a gym after a few months! It’s the class size, almost personalized coaching, the option to use the gym by yourself, all of which make it worth the membership here.”
Open 24 hours
263 61st St, Westmont“Such a welcoming gym. The members and coaches immediately give that family feeling, even to drop ins. The gym itself is also extremely well laid out. Even with a full house, you're not in each other's way, and all of the equipment and supplies are easy to find.”
“I am considering joining Jordan's gym as he was one of the best guides in helping me to learn weight training several years ago. The place is clean, spacious and friendly, and I can't wait to try their free week. I'll post more later! ?”
4 - 6PM 6AM - 1PM
74 63rd St, Willowbrook“Chris Jakubiak is fantastic. High energy, motivated, and dedicated to helping his clients meet their goals. Great place to join for those with busy schedules and for those looking for a friendly environment. Great place!”
Open 24 hours
9451 Seymour Ave, Schiller Park“Excellent, 24-hour, old-school iron gym. A day pass is $17. They have a little bit of everything from fat-grip dumbbells to belt squat. There are two separate buildings a half block apart. One for upper body and one for lower body.”
5AM - 9PM
187 IL-83, Elmhurst“Went to the class today for the first time, also my first time doing pilates and really enjoyed the instructors energy, the ambiance, and the service!! Definitely recommend this place :)”
3:30 - 8:30PM 6AM - 12PM
6610 W Dakin St, Chicago“If you want to be part of a community that encourages, supports, and modivates, this is the place to go. Notorious has so much to offer no matter where you are on your fitness journey. Don't hesitate to join the Notorious family.”
“Couldn’t praise this gym higher - has all tools to keep working out fun. Great team , the owner really cares about the place always very clean.10/10 recommend ??”
Open 24 hours
3061 S Wolf Rd, Westchester“I have been coming to this gym for a little over a year and let me say - it is filled with great members - and great management! Jeremy is the BEST! On top of being very attentive, professional, and friendly - I walked out to a flat tire in the parking lot a week ago and Jeremy not only helped out a lot, he literally rolled around on the ground and got his hands dirty helping me change it. Needless to say, people like Jeremy are rare - and employees like Jeremy are even harder to find! A great fella - he is a great representative of the gym, and the people that exercise and work there! Highly recommend! Couldn't be any better.”
5 - 10AM 5 - 7PM
6456 W Archer Ave, Chicago“This is by far the best place for your fitness needs, the Trainers are phenomenal they truly care about you, it’s a fun environment the workouts are great, I highly recommend!”
5AM - 9PM
416 E Ogden Ave, Westmont“How does it start?With an email or a phone call.How does it end?Don’t know. Still going here six months later.Ian and Emily are AMAZING people. That’s easy enough to say, but let me back it up.I took the leap and sent an email to them that I had never really lifted weights. I mostly did cardio exercises. Ian responded promptly and set up a phone call to discuss what goes on at their gym. The first personal training session was free so I tried it.You know that thing that you eat that you can’t put down once you try some. That’s what this was like except way more expensive. It makes you stop and think, but ultimately the question you have to ask yourself is what would you pay to be HEALTHY and HAPPY each week?Ian works with you to create a workout plan that FITS WHAT YOU WANT including workouts for days when you’re at home or your regular gym. He’s there to give you ADVICE on nutrition and eating/drinking right for your goals. It’s up to you on what you decide to do and he doesn’t care whether you take his advice or not. He’s the same regardless. Scheduling is flexible and is done personally via texts. That’s right, you have contact with Ian even when you’re not working out with him and you have normal conversations. HE'S INVESTING HIS TIME IN MAKING YOU A BETTER PERSON.From a workout perspective, there are a variety of workouts that you end up doing and they will repeat. You’re there to get progressive gains over time and the only way to do that is to repeat the workouts on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. When you hit a plateau, he’ll change it up and you’ll do different workouts for a little while. At the end of each session is a random 5 minute variety of exercises that are more intense than the rest of the workout. “The Finisher” as Ian calls them. That said, I’ve never left a workout overly sore to the point where I can’t function the next day. As you do more and more workouts and they repeat, you might ask yourself “Why do I still need to come here?” “Couldn’t I do this myself now?”IT'S NOT JUST A WORKOUT. It’s life, and that’s one of the best parts is the conversations with Ian about anything and everything. Ian has been one of the most influential people in my life. This comes from discussions about future life goals, careers, philosophical questions, book recommendations, etc. The monumental change he’s made in my life from a mental perspective is something he probably doesn’t realize and something I don't know that I can ever overstate. I don’t know that everyone can expect that, but I do know that you can expect the workout you have at i.e. Fitness to be one of the highlights of your week. As I mentioned before he’s invested his time in making you a better person and he will push you to be better. He will give you that motivation to try harder when you don’t want to or think that you can’t do something. He will push you to your limits, but not push you over them.I know what you're thinking. What about Emily? While I've never worked out with her, I've been lucky enough to be at the gym when she's working out with someone or just stopping by the gym. She's a nice person who brings an energetic atmosphere to the gym with a bubbly personality albeit terrible taste in music :). It is thanks to her I have never been more nervous to lose to a six year old kid and I'm pretty sure she's the reason Ian is so great.If you've gotten this far, my RECOMMENDATION to you is to TAKE THAT FIRST FREE SESSION and then decide for yourself what you think is the best thing for you in your life.Have an amazing day!”
5 - 7PM 5 - 10:30AM
151 W Ogden Ave STE C, Westmont“F45Training has been awesome to me. Their trainers (Alex is the best of the best, Dylan and Bianca) are exceptional, the overall vibe is great and I have had nothing but good experiences. I definitely will recommend them to my friends and family.The owner is just great. Glad to be part of this team.”
“Great space. Diverse demographic. Great coaching. Personal training exceeded my expectations. Jordan Cooper is knowledgeable, patient, and a great motivator. If I were to judge Dog House based solely on my experience with him, I would say DOG House is top-notch. It is a place I would highly recommend if you are serious about fitness and belonging to a good Crossfit community. You will find what you need at DOG House CrossFit.”
5:30AM - 5:30PM
802 Burr Oak Dr, Westmont“Love the variety of workouts each day! These workouts have made a difference in my day to day routine along with playing tennis, pickleball and golf. I feel stronger, flexible and have more energy to get through my day!!”
“I cannot say enough great things about Mercedes! She helped me get my body back postpartum and feel stronger, mentally and physically after navigating being a new mom. She fosters a sense of community at her studio, and she goes above and beyond to try and make things work for you if possible. If you want results, you have to put in the work— there is no babying, but Merced’s is the person that will push you to get there. She is worth every penny and sore muscle”
5:30AM - 7PM
818 E Ogden Ave, Westmont“I've been a member at this location for almost 5 year now and I can not begin to say how grateful I am for this community. From the amazing staff to the challenging workouts, I look forward to coming each week and showing up for not only myself but for others. The community of people who come here are inspiring, encouraging and make me want to be better. If you have been wondering whether this type of workout is for you, IT IS! You can taylor each workout to your fitness level and feel comfortable that you will be supported by people who want to see you succeed.”
“Is it permanently closed?!!!? I went once and was planning on making my new main gym because it’s the only real body building gym around here and I went back and didn’t see anything there? I’m very sad if it’s closed for good wanted to train here bad trying to become pro body builder”
6:30AM - 10PM
7621 W 100th Pl, Bridgeview“This is my home away from home. I started training here back in 1992. Chuck Sanow (the owner) is awesome became my mentor, friend and father figure. This is one of the last true hardcore body building gyms out there. You don't realize what hardcire is and how much more you can actually push until spending some time training here. If you are serious about your progress no matter your start point this is the place to get the ball rolling!!!”
4:30 - 7:30PM 5:45 - 8AM
4862-64 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago“I moved my Chicago office from the Ukrainian Village to Portage Park and found this amazing box when driving by Irving Park Rd. Made and appointment with Brian and today got my second WOD. I loved the 2 coaches Acevedo and Kevin, the people and the facility! Everybody is ultra friendly and the whole box is huge and comfortable. I highly recommend it!”
“What a gem of gym? I've had a number of gym memberships from the low cost Planet Fitness-type gyms of the world to the fancy-pants FFC's of the world and its no competition, Ferrara Pan Fitness Factory is my favorite hands down for a number of reasons:#1 its just a really cool, industrial yet modern gym. Portraits of great athletes and service-folks line the walls. I feel like Rocky Balboa when I walk in.#2 its not a chain, its local: the staff really care about its success. They keep it really clean.#3 family oriented: Kids are welcome. Many kids taking boxing classes while mom or dad is working out.#4 the variety and diversity of people that workout (the members): a variety of fitness-levels from professional body-builders to boxers to just moms and dads and their kids trying to loose some weight. Young people, old people, men, women, and children. It's just a gem.#5 all the trainers are so nice and so helpful and just amazing whether or not you are training with them or not#6 all the classes are amazing (boxing can be intimidating for beginners but they make the experience super welcoming)#7 tons of resistance training equipment: racks, benches, tons of free-weights, essential machines, just a ton of room, machines, and equipment for just about every exercise you need to do. They even have a set of gymnastics rings hanging from the ceiling with plenty of space to do whatever.#8 tons of cardio equipment: Regular treadmills, curved no-motor treadmills, 2 types of bikes (some with rowing), row machines, pull-down row machines, plenty of jump ropes, weighted vests and you won't believe how many heavy bags are available: you can even borrow boxing gloves to hit the bags with.#9 a full-size boxing ring. Yes, an actual professional ring.#10 opens early (4AM)#11 reasonably priced#12 It's a hidden gem: You can't tell from the outside how big the place is inside.”
Open 24 hours
7455 S Cicero Ave, Chicago“I drive 30 minutes out of my way and pass several PFs just to go to this particular location. The bathrooms and gym floor are always clean and well stocked, and the front desk associates are always professional and courteous. Thank you for providing a comfortable space of focus where I can dedicated my time to my fitness goals! Please don’t change on us! ?”
5AM - 7:45PM
19 W Ogden Ave, Westmont“I couldn’t recommend this place enough! The workouts are great but what makes this gym my favorite is the people. The coaches are so friendly and encouraging, the people next to you are always cheering you on, and it just creates such a great environment. I can guarantee I will always leave very tired and sweaty but with a smile on my face.”
“Tried F45 for the first time today, took the Triple Threat class with Brittany, friendly staff and engaging environment. Made me feel welcome and provided a memorable experience. If you are thinking of trying don't think twice! See you soon!”
“Love the staff the atmosphere and all the people who Love working out great location with quality equipment it’s worth every penny for the membership or day pass.”
“I went in to ask some questions & left with a membership lol. Maritza gave me a lot of useful info; newcomer Jackie gave me a tour & signed me up. They had a Valentine’s Day deal going on so I saved some money. The first time I went in to workout, they had a cart full of bags filled with sweet potatoes. Turns out that was leftover food from their Community Market event for seniors that they have 2x/month. You better believe I took home some sweet potatoes lol.”