Such an amazing workout! I had a great time at Friends & Family Night. The trainers are friendly…read moreand knowledgeable and push you in a positive, helpful way. On F&F Night, they provide gloves for you to use and you get a water (which I definitely needed!) I like that the music is loud and everyone was friendly. If you're looking to push yourself and get a good workout, check it out! My arms feel like Jell-O, haha!

I was told about this place from my friend Nicole. She said she purchased an online deal, but I…read moredecided to go through Yelp. I purchased 5 classes for 29.99. If you sign up for class, tell them Megan Lamb sent you! ;) So, the process is such that, you can't just show up for your first class. You have to call and schedule an intake/one-on-one sort of thing. Sometimes they are booked out, but I was able to get my one-on-on within a week. Okay, so they're supposed to call you a day before to remind you of your workout and tell you to come a half hour earlier. This didn't happen so I showed up late. They were friendly and accommodating about it. So, when you come in a half hour early, they sit with you and talk to you about your goals. Then you workout with the class who has a main instructor, but you're also with a personal instructor. This instructor focuses on you so that you can learn the techniques and they can answer questions. After the workout, they sit you down to see how you like it and discuss the cost of the membership. I'm not going to lie, it's steep. However they sort of tack on an extra month, plus classes are unlimited, as well as a few other small perks like special classes and free gloves. You either can afford it or you can't, but honestly? If you go to class, it's worth it. They add you to their Facebook group to introduce you to everyone. This is also how they try to maintain a family/community feel. You can either choose to participate or not. I keep up with it because they'll have announcements and reminders, so it's a good group to be a part of. It's also good for accountability reasons. Everyone is super supportive, encouraging and helpful. What I like? The atmosphere is friendly, welcoming and motivating. The workout itself is extremely challenging, but it's for all age groups, shapes and sizes. Every type of person is there and there are always new people. You can tell that there are cliques; obviously there are people who are friends and/or who have been going a while. They try to make it feel like a family. And if you go regularly enough, you start to feel apart of it all. I've never felt left out. The music is fun to workout to. You can tell they put time into making playlists that will motivate you. This is important because music matters. Especially when you hate your life like I do during the warm-up. Classes are an hour long and they kick your butt. This is a lot like a boot camp class, but for me, way more fun. I mean, come on, who doesn't want to punch some bags?! It's a great, stress relieving workout. Since I have started, they have added more classes, especially in the morning. I don't have a problem with the schedule because there's always a class that I am able to attend. This has been the only thing that has gotten me motivated lately. I think anyone could benefit from this type of workout. It's seriously badass and a confidence/self esteem booster. Cons for me? Partner work is my least favorite part of the class because I am ridiculously uncoordinated, however it still can be fun. I mostly just feel bad for my partner for being so terrible. Also, knowing your left from right is hard! Staff are friendly and out-going. Members are nice. Studio is clean, as well as the bathroom facilities. There's a parking lot with plenty of space; it's right next to Kohl's. What are you waiting for? And what do you have to lose?! Go give it a try!

Sons have trained here for years while training across country. Teaches discipline and confidence…read morewhile also learning the art of kickboxing.

Duke Roufus has some of the best teaching staff and coaching in mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu in…read morethe world. Roufusport teaches all levels of fighters from kids in gamma to UFC level and MMA. Some of the coaches and fighters have won belts and world championships, famous fighters and famous coach. Duke Roufus is a four-time world champ kickboxer. Go see Danny G and get signed up for taekwondo, jujutsu, boxing, MMA fighting.

clean clean clean amazing gym and staff wouldnt go anywhere else i love it here worth every $read more

I really, really love this place. After some recent health issues, I was scared to get back into…read morethe fitness game. A friend told me about IFF (and trainer Shannon) and I finally got up enough guts to check it out with the 2 week trial. I was hooked after the first class. Shannon is positive, energetic, motivating, and supportive. He challenges you while also assisting with any needed adjustments. The classes are tough - but you can go at your own pace, too. The center is split up into two parts: a small gym (personal training, workouts on your own if you choose) and a group fitness room. Classes range from Core to Kickboxing, with others thrown in for variety, including some Insanity-type workouts. Memberships are monthly and you can adjust them to fit your needs (several times a week vs. unlimited, etc.). As a former martial arts student for many years, I really enjoy this aspect of the classes! I know these types of workouts aren't for everyone, but they're perfect for me. I always leave sweaty and tired, but feeling better because I came. I love the small, community feel here and have been so thrilled with my experience thus far. On top of that - I'm seeing results...both physically and mentally. What a difference, truly, a great workout outlet makes! Thanks so much to Shannon and the IFF crew.

Just took my first hot yoga class ever!! It was great I'm just a beginner but the class was hard…read moreand rewarding. I will do the class again to help me with arthritis and post surg on foot.

I have been to tons of studios throughout chicagoland area and Melt is one of my favorite.. It has…read morethe quaint vibe of the little village that it is in (Algonquin) . I have been taking Agnes classes for 2 years ( took a break while pregnant ) and started back up a month post partum. In the beginner class, you can take it easy as you need if you're starting out and gradually add more to challenging yourself. She changes up her flow and class every week, so you are consistently working different areas of the body. I took yoga classes at random and used to feel it a slow boring waste of time more or less a relaxing class that does "stretching". I love to lift and do intense endurance cardio. It wasn't until going here consistently that I was blown away with the fitness aspect of yoga- the strength/flexibility/core stability/etc. involved. You will be challenged more than you possibly think and I promise the health benefits, both mentally and physically, will surprise you! I highly recommend Melt and the classes here. Side note: The owner rocks.

No Joke is the best place for MMA/BJJ/boxing!! Phenomenal with kids and great gym for adults. Vinny…read moreis the perfect mix of chill and having expectations. I love the diversity of all the people that go there too. Professional, welcoming and fun!

I've been going here for years and never had a bad experience. There's a variety of classes to fit…read moreinexperienced and experienced fighters, and you can learn/practice valuable skills while getting a great work-out. The staff are very friendly and give great suggestions. I would highly recommend No Joke!

This was an absolute great workout! I was in Cary for the weekend visiting my friend and she…read moresuggested we come here. They had a special going for $20, three classes and a free pair of boxing gloves. The staff upon entering the facility are very helpful. You check in using there tablet when you walk in. Workouts start promptly at whatever time you come in for. It begins with a warmup for about 15min that kicks your butt. After the warm up I had hoped we were done haha. Being a newbie, the instructor was very helpful in showing me the moves and made sure I understood the routine. Overall, I left this place exhausted and sweaty but felt great and accomplished. Next time I'm in town I look forward to coming back using my next two sessions. Great workout, good time, and very rewarding!

My cousin and I got a membership in august. Thought it was going to be a really cool place. Didn't…read moreknow it was 99% female, which is fine, but made it a little uncomfortable, as it tends to be geared towards female participants. The place was shut down a few times due to COVID. But, I kept getting charged, even though I couldn't participate. I contacted the owner via email and he kept referencing their "policy" and refused to refund the money. After doing some research, this seems common practice for this business. It's a shame bc the people who work there are really cool. I would not recommend this business.

Great staff. Highly knowledgeable. Fair prices. Will always recommend to anyone in need of a self…read moredefense class

Best gym in the Northern Illinois area hands down. Whether you're looking to increase strength,…read morecardio performance, or get away from the box-store corporate gyms; NICC has everything. The culture is very welcoming and friendly. Wish I would have walked in sooner...

I highly recommend Valkyrie if you're interested in self-defense and/or fitness. This is a great…read moregroup of people to train with; they are friendly and helpful. It makes all the difference for creating an atmosphere where people at different levels can work together.

Wounderful place to train. Great group of people. New students get 1 week free, so you can test…read moredrive before you buy lol. They do sportty jui jitsu and very self defense focused, which what is their primary. I train there and have used some of the basics to keep mynself safe and a client. Give it a shot. I did about 4 years ago and love it now.

Hands down best gym! Great coaches great community! This is my happy place! Everyone is so…read morewelcoming and willing to help and teach you if you don't know what's going on! If you're thinking about trying, DO IT!

Great gym experience because of the community and staff. CKF pushes me harder than I would push…read moremyself. Once I get in the door, I surrender to the program of the day. I know that if I'm dragging, someone will help pick me up. The workouts are challenging and can be modified based on fitness level, motivation that day, or physical limitations. When my daughter and grandkids (teenagers) come to town, we always go to CKF for a challenging family workout. They keep coming back because CKF never disappoints.