So proud to be the first to review my trainer…read more My wife and I have been weight training with Mercedes for just over a year. I started after losing 45 pounds on a Keto diet and my wife 32 pounds. Since beginning my training I have lost another waist size and I have put on roughly 30 pounds of muscle. Its been a life-changing experience and we made a friend along the way. I am attaching the before and after photo for myself and a photo of my wife and me at the one year mark worth of weight training. Mercedes has been amazing. She motivates and drives us. She provides a meal plan and support. Outside of weight training, she runs bootcamps and other programs for groups. Strongly recommend!

I was referred to Elite from a few group of friends.. first time there was amazing fun and let me…read moretell you the workouts were amazing and I haven't stopped going there .. if you want to build muscle, lose weight and feel great about yourself I highly recommend going and getting a session there you won't regret it

Santos is an incredibly motivating and encouraging trainer who always guides you to exceed your own…read moreexpectations. He brings amazing energy to every session and creates an environment where you feel supported, challenged, and confident. He has such a positive attitude and truly promotes both mind and body positivity. I always leave our sessions feeling stronger, more confident, and accomplished. If you're looking for a trainer who will inspire you and help bring out your best, Santos is the one!

I have been working out with Santos for a few months now and MAN never have I ever had a better…read morepersonal training experience! He works you out hard but stays cognizant of any injuries or sore spots! I always leave in a sweat but feeling better mentally and physically! The pricing is beyond reasonable and I tell anyone and I love that he's running his own local business!! I have never been stronger! No matter where I am in Chicago I will keep going to Coach Santos! He always leaves me thinking, like with the below quote! It's like body and mind therapy! First session is free so there's no reason not to check him out!! Attached his insta page below too! " We're never going to be perfect, but we can always be better"

I LOVE my gym like I love pizza or bread or any other thing you really really LOVE. I came to…read moreNotorious on the brink of turning 40, with an autoimmune disease that makes me exhausted, constant pain, which INCLUDES joints annnndd bad knees. I came in a real skeptic because you hear that CrossFit is a cult, and it's bad for you if your starting from scratch blah blah blah... 1. They scheduled one on one time (Coach Gabe) to walk me through the movements AND repeated them over and over AND gave me the substitutions I should walk into workouts with. 2. 1st workout (Coach Joy) welcomed me to the community, we did an icebreaker before the workout and she made sure to modify as I needed! 3. 2nd workout (Coach Kate) gave me her Bada$$ girl power energy and lots of encouragement! She started setting goals with me Day 3! 4. 3rd workout (Coach Jr but we call him Spice) made me push myself past what I thought I could do. This workout wasn't about lifting as much as it was doing what you have never done and finishing. He asked "but did you die tho?" Now, I didn't die and I realized I was tougher than I knew. Here I am 6 months later, down 10 lbs and 2 pants sizes!! I need a community and THIS is my community. We are strong because of our diversity in age, culture, social, economic, and educational backgrounds. We speak a bunch of languages too, don't ask me to name them all! COVID Precautions: -we are masked up the entire time. -We have to sign up for classes (now open gym due to tier 3 restrictions) capped at 9 ppl -we spend lots of time cleaning.... LOTS If you need a clean, organized place to work out LOOK NO MORE!! Come on in and work it out with us!

I would avoid this place and the owner's new venture. I was a member here and took time off because…read moreI gave birth and had surgery as well. This gym is closing at the end of Jan'25. The owner posted a YouTube video which he took down within 48 hours of posting stating he was in financial debt and having financial struggles and therefore was closing the gym. In the time I was out, my friend (who is a member) decided to buy me a 3-month membership worth $510 for me to get back into the gym, she specifically told him "it's going to be OK that she is not coming back until Feb 2025 and he said there was no problem" he listed the expiration date as 03-31-2025. It was shady to sell this membership knowing you were closing the business, and the membership would not be valid. I reached out, and asked how we can remedy this and asked for at least a partial refund back to the original purchaser since the membership was invalid. He has made no attempts to contact me back, I also made a claim with Better Business Bureau which he hasn't responded to the claim. I would avoid his new gym he is opening, due to shady practices. EDITED TO ADD: His new Venture Name: The Somatic Shift Chicago, IL 60634

A highly motivating and well-structured fitness environment that welcomes participants of all…read morelevels. Coaches are knowledgeable, attentive, and skilled at offering modifications to ensure every workout feels both challenging and safe. Sessions are well-planned and engaging, making it easy to stay consistent and see real progress over time. The facility is clean, organized, and equipped with everything needed for strength and conditioning training. The community atmosphere is supportive without feeling competitive, creating an ideal space to stay focused and accountable. An excellent choice for anyone seeking results-driven training with professional guidance.

I miss living in Chicago only because of this place right here! Wow. These types of workouts…read morechanged my life! I was in the best shape of my life working out here with coach Paul! I miss the group atmosphere the most. Everyone was so encouraging and uplifting! Would definitely recommend this spot! I hope to be back one day!! Miss y'all!

This place makes me happy. I don't really have much of a family, and mostly all friends have left…read moreChicago.... When I come here, the staff and EVERYONE I meet along the way have become my friends and family. I understand there is so much else that the facility has to offer other than conversation and such, but when you're so comfy at a place like this you don't want to leave, and all of it is done right, and done well. My advice to ALL staff is... don't change a thing! You're all great!

I cannot recommend bringing children here. The website presents this as a safe, family-friendly…read moreenvironment, but that was not our experience. My children and I were appalled by how staff treated an elderly resident with an obvious physical disability affecting his arm and mobility. He was denied permission for a non-resident to help carry his belongings upstairs, which raised serious concerns about both safety and basic compassion. The non resident man informed the ill mannered woman that the man he was assisting had cancer. Who denies a cancer patient assistance ? It was upsetting for my children to witness this lack of empathy, and they immediately asked not to be left there. Situations like this are not only unsafe for vulnerable residents but also send the wrong message to families. The YMCA should take responsibility and ensure its housing management demonstrates greater care and respect for individuals with severe disabilities--denying reasonable assistance could lead to preventable harm. If elderly disabled residents are not safe who is? Not our impressionable young children, and we certainly do not wish to leave our children in places to learn such behaviors.

Hands down the best gym you'll ever go to. The programming, community, the space, and coaching are…read more10/10.

From the owner: Group Fitness Training and Personal Training gym offering nutritional counseling and health…read morecoaching. Our classes focus on getting people stronger, fitter, and healthier through functional fitness strength and conditioning classes and much more.

I had ZERO boxing experience before walking into Unanimous Boxing Gym. That was six months ago. Now…read moreI'm the welterweight champion of the world! Well, no, I'm not. But I feel like it! The coaches (Perla, Rani, and Anais) are fantastic! I couldn't sleep the night before my first class. I wondered if it was crazy to start a new sport that I had no experience with. But after my first class I was sure I'd made the right decision! The environment is extremely welcoming. The coaches took their time with me and introduced me to the sport step by step. For the first few months I was going to classes once a week. Now, I go three times a week! I love UBG, and I couldn't recommend it more!

Very inviting gym. When I walked in I hadn't boxed in a long time and was worried about…read moreembarrassing myself. The owner eased my worries. Their coaches are so kind and instantly make you feel comfortable. The other members are also very supportive.

I started out doing in-home training with Telia early this year. I've had quite a few personal…read moretrainers over the years, but I've never had a trainer as knowledgeable and encouraging as Telia is. She's very passionate about what she does and truly cares about her clients. When she moved to Arizona a few months ago, I didn't hesitate to switch over to virtual sessions with her because I knew I wouldn't find anyone else that could train me as well as she does. I'm so thankful that I found her!

Telia is amazing! She is a trainer at my gym and I always burn the most calories in her class. She…read moreis really professional, experienced and maximizes time together to ensure you get a good workout. I've lost 20lbs since working with her in classes and 1:1 and my boxing form has improved noticeably. She holds a high bar and helps clients achieve their personal best. I would recommend her to anyone!