This is my regular gym that I visit most mornings, when Aim not traveling. They just refinished…read morethe facility, its very nice. I go early, before work, which is a mixed age group just focused on getting their workout in, which is great. The staff is friendly, most the machines are new. The showers are clean and you can rent lockers, which is important to me. Perfect for my morning workout!

The staff are friendly they keep the gym clean. Staff are always willing to give a spot, every…read moreperson in the gym is friendly I have yet to meet anyone negative in a year being here. Would happily re up my contract

I've been part of the OTF family for over 5 years and I love everything about it. The coaches are…read moreamazing and motivating, although it's been sad to see some of the greats come and go. The overall energy and atmosphere is what keeps me going! Bonus for this location: there's a protein smoothie bar next door!! The only con with this specific location are the layout of the lobby and bathrooms being funky and I think the speakers in the studio need updating or better placement. Otherwise staff and management is AMAZING!!

I was so skeptical in trying out OTF. My fiancé has been talking about it so much that she wanted…read moreme to try it out for myself. I never had the chance to do this kind of workout. Let me start by saying that it surpassed all my expectations. I finally decided to give it a shot and step outside my comfort zone. I came to class on Sunday January 5th. Thinking it wasn't worth it but giving the benefit of the doubt to my fiancé. You know the saying happy wife happy life . Well it was more than I expected and could handle. Sunday's class was intense full but worth every minute. After meeting up with the coach and trainer Christian. The way he explained the training and the way the machines worked. Made me realize that I haven't really been working out the right way. Christian was very detailed in how everything works. He met with me before class and after class to give me feedback on how I was working out. Ultimately he is one of the reasons I signed up. My fiancé is the other reason. Lauren and Amanda at the front desk where also very welcoming, explaining the do's and don'ts of each set of workouts. I told Lauren my limits as I thought and she made sure she passed the info to Christian. The team definitely communicates very well, because I felt comfortable to give it my best shot. Wednesday was my second class, I won't lie I was tested beyond my limits. It was a tough class directed by Christian once again. He had us work out every part of the body that it's Friday and I can feel the burn. But it means it's working. As tired and sore that I may feel, I am looking forward to reaching my goals here. They offer three different packages ranging from $69 for 4 classes a month to $109 for 8 classes a month to $159 for unlimited classes a month. I'm starting off with the lowest. As soon as I gain the strength and balance I know I'll be doing the unlimited. Some people may think the prices are high but I'm telling you it's worth every penny. So if any of my fellow yelpers haven't tried this class I urge you all to try it out. After all the first class is always free. P.S I hope you all have a great day and CYOY.

They had a special today for Thanksgiving, where you could come and try a class out…read more This is why I like trying classes out because a lot of gyms might look shiny but when you dig under the surface, they are dull as anything and I need a stimulating environment that's welcoming and not snarky the class that I tried out (albeit under a different name) was basically something else I've taken quite often and the format was not followed correctly, and I got a very snarky attitude from a lot of people that worked there Also for the the price you pay compared to other gyms, you get basically no amenities there's no pool They told me we have a membership with COD so you can drive over there and pay extra on top of what you're already paying here now why would I want a membership at two places when I could just join one gym that has everything I need under one roof where I'm actually Comfortable?!? there's no massage chairs No sauna no steak room no hot tub I can go elsewhere for a couple bucks more, and have a lot more choice of classes as well They were also asking if I belonged anywhere else and when I said yes, they got extremely snarky and said "that's our competition". I'm thinking in my head there is no competition. You have nothing to offer here. It's not even a question. Happy to return to my home gym tomorrow, where there is everything I want and more It was nice to try a class out, but I would never come back here not to mention The class was probably 80 something degrees with no fans going inside the room.

Ackerman is a wonderful resource - friendly, helpful staff, a huge array of fitness programs and…read moreequipment, spacious gyms and running track, climbing wall, and a terrific lineup of personal trainers including Stan Emmert, who specializes in helping people of all ages improve their strength, flexibility and balance. He's helped me go from being a candidate for a wheelchair to playing golf again!

SPENGA Bloomingdale rocks! Great werkout, motivating…read moreinstructors. The balance of cardio to strength and a great stretch in yoga is perfect. Can't beat it!

It's more than your average workout !! It's- inspiring-…read moremotivating- encouraging! The welcoming community makes every workout fun! Without intimidation & competition. With a career that can be demanding taking care of others standing for 10+ hours a day I have prioritized my health and fitness. My fitness journey isn't just about looks it's about how I want to feel at the end of the day. Starting my day at SPENGA puts me in a great mood & gives me the energy to keep me going!! It is my happy place

Staff and pool are fantastic!!! Wonderful management who listen and care. I have been going there…read morefor years and just love the skylights while you swim! The back area is fin to relax in on the summertime (if hi have lounge chair) and the temperature is the hot tub is excellent!

Was inquiring about joining this club because I do not want to be part of the big box gyms. This…read morewas close to my house so I thought I'd go check it out first off. It's pretty recessed into the hotel so if parking is somewhat full, you'll be walking a lot to get to the actual gym which is located in the basement. My main feature that I was looking forward to was the pool area. The pool is OK size but I am not a fan that there are windows on all sides of the pool, especially in the main office building their pools from Florida ceiling that overlook the pool. There is zero privacy, especially with people caulking through the window windows while you were trying to swim or relax. I also did not care for that. The entire gym just felt like you were going to work out in grandma's basement. It has a smell about it like an old library. The feet to join the gym of $65 was a good price, but I just felt like I would be depressed the whole time I was there

Fantastic workout center love the fact that it's not real busy very private VIP quality just a nice…read moreroutine and work out you could hire a personal trainer is if you want to if you don't want the people just leave you alone you go when you work out you leave fantastic.

Best kept secret in Oakbrook Terrace. It's an older, but…read morevery nice facility. If you like a small not crowded workout facility this is a great one.

The staffing is phenomenal! I had not been working out for…read more25 years and have TWO strokes in the last 3 years. My training is not up to UFC standards but I am working on it!

When people met me before I started working out, I was treated like just another person. Other…read morewomen would approach me for conversation if I was at the bar, and I'd exchange casual smiles with people while passing them in the grocery store--just typical daily interactions. Rarely did I receive compliments on my looks or get hit on. But when people met me after I got "sexi smexi," it was a night-and-day difference. As some of my best friends have told me, I come across as "intimidating" and "mean." I've had people tell me that before they got to know me, they thought I'd beat them up. I've had guys tell me that other guys wouldn't date me because they're too afraid--that I'm "too sexy." I can walk straight to the front of any VIP line at a nightclub and get in. I get hit on significantly more, and I've even been offered a lot of money in exchange for my "time," which never happened before I joined UFC. People offer me jobs more often and try to recruit me for marketing. Rich men and athletes have taken me out on very luxurious dates... and let me tell you, it's slightly exhausting. I used to work from home and didn't see many people, so going into busy places made me anxious. Before, I just wanted to blend in. Now, all I do is stand out I'm not even wearing lip gloss, but I be poppin', and all these boys' lips be droppin'. I know it's just human nature. People are attracted to a juicy Caboosey--the compliments are endless. It's almost as if I can say nothing wrong. I assure you, I'm an awkward person, and I do say awkward things--but people jump in to save the conversation when that happens. Before I started working out, people were still very nice to me. I didn't get approached as much--especially at night--but I still received compliments. Just nothing compared to how I look now. My friends have even asked me to "dial it down" at the gym because they're tired of all the guys hitting on me and leaving none for them. To me, though, it doesn't matter what you look like. It doesn't matter if you go to the gym to build muscle, lose weight, stay in shape, or whatever--what matters is whether you're comfortable with yourself. If you want to be 10 feet tall and that makes you happy--do it. If a certain workout is too much for you and you love being the way you are--don't do it. Don't follow what others are doing--just be you, and let everyone else be them Because regardless of shape, size, or anything else, underneath it all, we're all 10s. What really matters is what's on the inside. "Maybe if we loved ourselves, it wouldn't be so hard to love each other." -- Skizzy Mars The whole point is not to value everything based on your looks, but instead on your achievements and how you feel physically and mentally. Working out has made me more physically fit , which has given me more confidence--but that confidence should have always been there, regardless of how I looked. Some people only notice your appearance, but there's so much more to a person than that. Maybe in a galaxy far, far away, there are people who are just specks of light with no bodies... because when we're 80 , we're all going to look the same ‍ I've definitely been my own biggest hater before--fueling myself with negativity because of how I looked, how clothes fit, and how I compared myself to others. It's an uphill battle to love yourself 100% of the time. There's a lot of negativity and pressure to be a certain way. It's okay to not know where to start. It's okay to take a step back or take a break. Don't let your mind play games with you--you are stronger than you think and capable of things you never thought possible. So baby gorl (or boi), wear whatever you want, treat your body like a temple, and just be you. Thank you, UFC, for being awesome and for being a place where people can grow and have fun.

ForwardFit is not your typical gym. It's a warehouse style, no-frills type spot that offer various…read morefitness classes from Metabolic Circuit Training, Boxing, Tabata, TRX, OCR training and yoga. I only dropped in for 1 class, as I don't live in the area (out of state), but if I did, I would definitely join. There seems to be a nice variety of classes offered and I can imagine they are all quite challenging and offer a great total body workout. I tried the Metabolic Circuit class and it definitely kicked my butt. The class focused on a combination of several exercises, each done for 30-seconds with a 20-second recovery in between where you move on to the next exercise in the rotation. Some of the exercises included in the class I took were skull crushers, burpees & pull-ups, weighted squat, bus drivers, TRX push-up to plank, kettlebell snatches, and a shuffle with ball slam. All of which were killer and worked out my entire body. The class began with a short warm-up, followed by 3 complete rounds of each exercise in the circuit. We finished out the class with a 5-minute challenge which included kettlebell swings, air squats, push-ups, bent over rows and sit-ups. AMRAP within 5 minutes. And of course some post-class stretching. Bill is the main trainer. He is very friendly and has great energy. Bill added some humor here & there throughout the class here to keep everyone smiling. He consistently checked in on me during the workout to make sure I was using proper technique for each exercise and helped make adjustments to my form as needed. There were two other trainers on-site as well during the workout encouraging participants and helping with form adjustments to keep everyone safe. Side note: they also offer post-workout nutrition (bars and fresh smoothies), and massage as well. **Didn't snap any pictures as I was pressed for time, and also too busy getting my butt kicked. But Bill snapped some pics and made them into a collage he posted on his Instagram, so I will save and share that one.**

ForwardFit is more than a gym - it's a community of people who love a good sweat session and…read moreencourage one another. Short and sweet classes (1 hour each) are led by trainers that keeps you moving and burning some serious calories. The Metabolic Circuit class totally kicked my butt the first time I went. The class is set up so you do 30-seconds of an exercise, 20-second recovery through 10 exercises. That's one round. Bill, the owner and one of the trainers, will push you through 3 rounds and then a finisher, which is sure to wear you out. (Battle rope for 3 minutes, anyone?) The boxing classes are SO GOOD. I should note that these classes are boxing fitness classes - this is not a boxing class were you'll end up fighting someone. Most work is done on punching bags, but there's also plenty of other exercises mixed in. Boxing has been my favorite class so far because it's something I had never tried. Discovering it has been a fun experience that doesn't end up feeling like dragging myself to a gym for a class. I can't say too much about the yoga classes because I've only been to one, but it was alright. I'm much more interested in the circuit and boxing classes. The thing that really makes this gym special is the people. Since it's class based, you see the same people almost every time you go. They are a welcoming group and very encouraging. I was blown away that the group cheered me on as I finished my finisher in my first circuit class. Bill has made an awesome gym and an even better atmosphere and community to be a part of.