Gym is overcrowded if you go after 4pm until close on a weekday. Like waiting for treadmills…read morecrowded. Facility is clean but does not have a basketball court or sauna. 80% of the time I just end up doing cardio because I do not want to wait for equipment and have a 2 hour work out. I would go only go here on weekends or early morning.

I got a membership at LA fitness about two years ago and I have been going to this gym on a…read moreconsistent basis. I usually go in the morning at around 5:30 AM before work as the gym is usually packed during the evening. The gym equipment is great, and the gym is very spacious, but even in the mornings, I would say the place gets a little packed. The bathroom area is clean for the most part, but it does get dirty during busy time. All in all I would say you get what you paid for, it isn't the best gym, but it'll definitely work for most people.

Hygiene is the worst in this place. Everywhere you turn it's dust and rust. Sticky machines, smells…read morehumid no AC they open the back door for more humidity. It's a disaster. No one cares. Be watchful when you leave that gym, they'll keep on debiting your account. They'll NOT refund you. Mishandled business.

It's small, kind of dark and a little cramped but I tell you what, this place reminds me of an…read moreactual GYM! That's not a bad thing ladies and gents. Contrary to popular belief! It's a great little place fully equipped and staffed with really knowledgeable trainers. You can't help but love Lina and Pedro (the owners) 2 people truly dedicated to there members. What it lacks in size and flash, more than makes up for it with there welcoming, unintimadating atmosphere. (The owners have gone to great lengths to create such a non threatening environment) This is a phenominal neighborhood business for all to use from the new mom trying to get back into shape to the competitve bodybuilder preparing for an upcoming event. Give'em a look and see for yourselves.

Excellent gym for powerlifting , crossfit or Olympic weightlifting!!…read more 2 deadlift platforms, 3 Olympic platforms, a number of rack/platform combos, seriously there is no such thing as "there wasn't a rack open to squat in" here!

There is a constant rotation of machines, which sounds good in theory, but everything is so packed…read morein there is little to no free space for open movement. Very often I've felt like a sardine in a can. None of the equipment is bolted down and while there is an honesty policy for members to clean the equipment after use, I have never seen an employee clean, sweep or vacuum the facilities.

Awesome place. I play tennis there, use the gym and even pilates which is my membership. Huge…read morefacilities, nice courts, nice gym, nice instructors, nice lessons. Very satisfied. My only qualification to change the rating to 4 stars is that their billing/finance/etc. processing is a nightmare. They charge too much and then you must go back and straighten out the books now and then, that is no fun with such a good place.

The good: 1. Great…read morefacility and amenities 2. Indoor tennis (monopoly) 3. Amazing restaurant with good prices and really good food 4. Sauna and steam room 5. Plenty of exercise machines and programs for work out 6. Last but not the least, despite all the negative reviews I think the staff is amazing and deserves kudos The not so good: 1. For the price, not really worth it when you consider you have to pay additional $$$ for tennis, Pilates etc 2. Multiple people have shared my observation that the yoga program is below average and my partner attended one class and never went back because of an abrasive the yoga instructor. Overall if you have additional $$$ and don't mind paying more than what you are getting (like the Bucktown housing market) then you will certainly enjoy this place. If you're looking for something that makes sense from a value perspective then there are other options.

When I was a member here, they literally had one filthy towel hanging on a hook next to the…read moresanitizer, and that is how you were supposed to wipe down the equipment. I brought my concerns about them not providing clean towels to wipe down equipment to the staff member on duty, and I was told that we can all share one towel, but don't worry, because they will wash it every day. He told me the gym was too small to provide members with towels to wipe themselves with. OK fine. But the equipment needs to be wiped down after each use, and using the same dirty towel for everyone, all day, is not accomplishing that. I've never seen another gym do this. I was a member here for a year, and every other week one of the ellipticals or stationary bikes was broken. In such a small gym, this is very inconvenient.

I really enjoy working out at this gym. The location is great--and with that the people who work…read moreout in it. Young/middle aged professionals is generally the crowd. It's a smaller gym, but I feel like if you come in with a purpose it isn't so bad. One suggestion to management perhaps would be in regards with employees and eating at the front desk. Like I mentioned before, the space is small and when employees eat, for example, Taco Bell--or anything with a heated aroma, the entire gym smells like a fast food joint. It the most ideal workout conditions when it smells like your at a food court.

I really like this gym. My insurance covers membership at other gyms but not this one, so I have to…read morepay the dues. In spite of it, I opt to go to Galter, because I think it is a lot better than the competition. What I like the most here are the fitness classes included in membership. You have to sign up for the more popular classes 48 hours in advance, because they fill up quickly. Try to take some classes like yoga or Aqua Mix/ Aqua Blast with Shannon, who is an awesome instructor. As others have mentioned, you will see all ages and body types here, so no need to be embarrassed if you are not in top shape. There are two pools (the West pool is bigger), a sauna, whirlpool, and a lot of equipment on the second floor. The staff is friendly and the place seems quite clean. The only negatives that I can see are very small towels and several lockers without working locks.

They changed their policies in the middle of the year, and now there are no reservations. Before,…read moreit was already very difficult to find a spot to swim; now, it is just impossible. The membership is overpriced for the services they provide. There is also very little respect for members. They offer individual classes that take up entire lanes, leaving members unable to swim. They even state in their documents that people paying for those classes have priority. Well, I pay too--and I pay a very expensive membership, yet I feel that the needs of regular members are completely disregarded. There isn't even proper shampoo--just soap that they label as shampoo. People are allowed to use their phones, and nobody seems to enforce the rules. Overall, it feels like the facility has been abandoned and that management no longer cares about the members or the quality of the experience.

I had an absolutely terrible experience at the Belmont and Pulaski Planet Fitness. I am a current…read moremember and I was turned away from this facility because I have a Classic Membership and I am not allowed to work out at this location without paying an additional fee. I have worked out at other Planet Fitness facilities without any issue. The associate Ben was rude, unprofessional, and acted like he worked as a bouncer at a nightclub. The manager Destiny also was rude, and has no people skills or customer service skills whatsoever. I work in customer service and management and I could not believe how awful their attitudes are. You hired the wrong people to work with the general public and for your valued, paying current members. I was shocked by how terrible your staff is and I think your members deserve better. I will be most likely canceling.

This gym has great potential I really like it because it's also my local gym not to long ago A lady…read morewith curly hair colored eyebrows she's small at least 5'6 Was very rude made us go back home we didn't have an issue but definitely she did and im writing this to let people know so it isn't just me but I wear yeezy most comfortable shoes in world great for workouts well the manager has an issue with him but not with people wearing dress shoes or boots and the location of the gym is mostly hispanic so i can assure you,you will see people wearing the wrong things and it been like that for awhile not an issue to me but if planet fitness has an issue they want to address with me about shoes it's OK but I'm hoping that everybody is getting that issue resolved and it's not just me because that's how it's been with the lady in the front. She's been rude and kicked us out because of the shoes that i've worn and yesterday night March march 4 I went to work out with my dad and my brother and we went to work out on legs and we went to the leg press machine and somehow the screw went flying and hit my brother's leg not an issue for me I told him I don't know what they did, but the machine wasn't working not only that machines has been not working but other ones around it are also not OK. I had fallen from one two days prior and the seat fell down i know the gym has great potential Just the leaders that run it isn't okay the workers there quite literally have to do everything. They are the coolest people,just 2 ladies that have a problem with me Don't know for what but i hope someone can investigate it and change management

It's now been going on 6 years or more of working out with Sarah at DMSFit. I actually moved out of…read moreChicago about 2 years ago and still continue to workout with Sarah virtually - that's how good she is. Sarah has been such an incredible person in my weight loss journey. She's empathetic, kind, funny and I love knowing that no matter what issue I'm facing (pain, period, exhausted from work, etc), Sarah will always tailor my workouts to how I'm feeling, but challenge me. She's helped me have a great relationship with working out - it doesn't feel like a chore and always look forward to our 2 sessions a week. It's hard finding a gym or trainer with so many options, but I'm so glad I found this place!!

Starting off 2022 in good spirits after one of the hardest years of my life. In 2021 I lost my…read morefather, a close friend and fought an illness with my wife during her first pregnancy. Thanking God for DMS! David, you not only helped me loose 24 pounds, but encouraged me to change my diet, manage my stress, and even made me laugh during my weekly sessions to take the pressure off. I am beyond grateful for the help and support I was offered at DMSFit_chicago. I could not have gone through so many challenges without them by my side. Physical fitness and mental health go hand-in-hand. #dmsfitchicago #Healthy #Whole

I've been a member of Chicago Strength for several years, first at their Logan Square location and…read morenow at their Avondale location. I love the community feel and the owners and coaches offer a welcoming environment. They make it easy for me to scale my workouts to my abilities. I love the MetCon and Circuit fitness classes. The Avondale gym is a great facility, newly built and new equipment. Highly recommend!

Best gym in the area. One of the best gyms in chi-town with some of the best people. Give it a try!read more

I absolutely love Lincoln Square Athletic Club. I have been a member for about two months now, this…read moreis my home gym, and I have made great use of the multi-gym membership to workout all over the city with trainers and friends. Lincoln Square in particular I love because of the amenities and staff. The sauna and steam room have become a regular part of my routine, especially after a rowdy weekend when I am looking to get back to baseline faster. The equipment at LSAC is solid, with a heavy focus on free weights, cables, and cardio. Like any of the CAC locations, if you are looking to throw out gnarly 200lb vanity lifts on machines, just get a membership at Planet Fitness and save yourself the trouble, you might even find folks at the big box gyms to cheer you on! The staff is friendly and accommodating, and given that I am a visibly queer/trans person, I have never had issues using the locker room I am most comfortable in. Staff and members alike never look twice at me post-top surgery, something that genuinely wasn't true at places like PF or LA Fitness. If you're looking for a well rounded gym to truly work on your health and physique, you probably won't find one at a better price point. Like all gyms, be wary of cancellation policies and just pay the extra $5 a month to be month to month rather than locking yourself into annual contracts. If you think CAC is hard to get out of, I encourage you to try to get out of PF membership that you opened before moving to another state (hint: I literally had to close my bank account and open a new one because THAT was easier). Happy lifting, and be reasonable in your expectations of a gym, there really aren't a ton of good ones out there, but CAC is an outlier.

The gym itself is great. My one star review is for the employees. My gym membership was randomly…read morecanceled by an employee named Heather. Called the gym to find out what the issue was. Another employee named Connor said he would investigate and talk to Heather. Well that investigation was fairly quick. Connor emailed me back immediately stating that my membership was "mistakenly" canceled by Heather. Who mistakenly cancels a gym membership?? What a poor excuse, Connor. And supposedly my card on file was not valid for the month of January 2026. But the same card was valid all of 2024 and 2025 and they sure took my money. I decided to spend my money else where. Do better guys, your poor excuses can lose a lot of customers.