Great fitness club: clean, a lot of well-maintained equipment, classes for every level and type,…read moremassage therapy, two yoga studios (Agni and Avani), inside and outside pools, saunas, a separate spa with cafe available for members and public for a reasonable fee.

I attended a Gong Immersion event at Avani Studios at Sky Fitness…read more A gong immersion, or gong bath, does not involve water but instead being immersed in the sound vibrations of a gong, believed to be healing to the body by entering a relaxing or meditative state. I knew what to expect because I had attended a gong bath many years ago. That experience had me falling asleep, experiencing synaesthesia, seeing explosions of light, color and sound, as well as feeling very peaceful and relaxed. This immersion was held in the yoga studio and was at capacity. You set down a mat, and other blankets, with feet in the direction of the gong. (This event had five sound healers and gongs). We started with some stretches and yoga. Then you lie down, palms up, legs uncrossed and listen. It's hard to describe the sound. It's deep, almost like a rumble, kinda like the cymbals, but more than just hearing, I also felt it in my pulse. With five gongs it's almost like a symphony with sounds and vibrations building on top of each other but you don't just hear it coming from the direction of your feet, it seems to be coming from every direction, immersing you in vibration. At this point I went in and out of sleep and certain sounds made my limbs twitch. One certain sound seemed to jolt me awake and I saw yellow or green pops of color (my eyes were closed). After that, I started to get restless and could not stay still and needed to stretch. I think at that point I had enough and it was maybe 10 minutes more (the total gong portion was 75 min?). I felt very tired (perhaps extremely relaxed?) and calm, my eyes were tearing (???), and we then had a short deep breathing and meditation. The gong practitioners were lovely, beautiful souls who promoted peace and healing. I felt at peace and in a more refreshed state of mind than when I started. I would attend another of these events but next time I would bring more blankets.

I've been working out at VASA for a few months now and this is my honest review. The gym itself…read morehas great equipment and everything you would need to get a great workout in. The hours are extremely flexible being open from 4am-12am most days of the week and I really love that they have a big kids club for parents to be able to have childcare during their workouts. All the staff I've interacted with have always been very polite. Now for the not so good. Most hours of the day, this place is crowded. Certain machines that are extremely popular are very hard to get access to which requires me to wait around for the machine I need. I also get approached numerous times by people asking me how many sets I have left or if they can work in with me. There are a lot of people in their late teens/very early 20s that use this gym as a social club. They will utilize the machines together and stay on for over 30 minutes not allowing other members to have a turn. A lot of people do not wipe their equipment and there seems to be no signage or enforcement to encourage people to do so. I have also noticed that weights don't get put back in the correct spaces or at all in some cases with a few wobbly weight benches and divots in the floors next to the weight racks that you can easily trip in. I love the recovery room and red light therapy but I really wish that yoga was a part of the regular membership instead of requiring an upgrade. The locker room doesn't provide hair dryers, towels or any hygienic items as other gyms do. I'm continuing to use Vasa as of now, but I'm keeping my options open for other gyms in the area that would be less crowded.

Be careful with your teen girls here. There's a PT named Chris that lies about his age to get with…read moreyounger girls (36, said he's 29 to a 19 year old). Then proceeds to hit on her younger sister who's 16. He may still be there since the GM Brian stood by his side even after i submit complaints to him and my PT at the time, Dan. i think the assistant manager Nicole started hiring even younger girls too. Also the PT Andrea has her kid in tae kwon do and learning about asian culture and yet liked to repress and oppress me for singing or expressing myself through YouTube content. Koreans are loud and expressive people, we've been oppressed for it for centuries. Cultural appropriation much. I wonder if this review will even be published with all the censorship going on

As an avid gym goer this gym is the best I've been to. Tons of equipment, clean, safety measures in…read moreplace and added amenities. Owner and staff are great!

This is NOT your typical "cookie cutter" fitness center . This my fitness…read moreaficionados is a legitimate gym! Each incredible piece of equipment hand picked! Chosen strictly for its unique, effective, ease of function. The gym checks all the boxes for the novice as well as the most polished of iron athlete. In addition to the greatest collection of unique selectorized and plate loaded pieces there is a wide array of free weights, benches and cable set ups. I urge anyone that has a genuine interest in achieving there fitness goals to look into this place.

I've never had a bad experience here. I feel like they take care to keep the place clean and all…read morethe machines working. The outdoor pool in the summer is amazing. I'd love if the kids membership was cheaper as we don't really use much of the other kids' activities, but it is what it is. I'm glad it's close by.

The wrinkly curly haired lady at the front desk was very condescending, rude and unwilling to…read morelisten or negotiate to obtain new members. If staff does read this, please weed out this Rogue power tripper

Phenomenal, no BS workout facility. Hard work is clearly the mentality of the trainers and clients…read moreand you're guaranteed to walk out sweating and sore, in all the right places. IHP also leaves no machine or free weight to be desired, which means you're never waiting for something to become free. I've been working out with Rah for years and truly believe there's no one better. He's incredibly knowledgeable and well versed in both training and nutrition. He knows how and when to push me and each session throws something new at me to keep me on my toes. Can't recommend working out at IHP highly enough!

No frills gym where you can get a great work out. I've been coming for the last five months to work…read moreone-on-one with an awesome trainer Steve Mehaffey. You can elect to work individually or with a small group.

I started my career from here and had great work experience. All coaches and colleagues are very…read morefriendly. Helped me out every time I needed. I was amazed to see how kids as well as adults can have fun while having tennis lessons. Every occasion club have organized events for members as well as staff. Very happy to be part of LifeSport team.

Very nice people, Great Coaches, Easy to make friends. Love the courts…read more Lots of fun and friendly environment. They are the best coaches and great place to play. Go see them.

I am only for few months but I already loved it. The templates are very good and fun to do all the…read moreworkouts. Coaches are good , feel personal touch

Please note this review is not for the trainers and specifically towards the front desk and…read moremanagement of this franchise. BIGGEST SCAMMERS EVER. They had frozen my account till March per my request due to the pandemic and I then asked them to unfreeze it. Well they started charging me immediately but I couldn't book any classes. I had to call them god knows how many times to get through and they said oh yeah they needed to some change in the system..next day I try booking a class and again the same thing..tried calling them again FOR A WEEK!..nothing happened. This went on one more time..by the mid of April I realized these guys are not going to be helpful so I cancelled my card. Guess what, then they start calling. So you guys SHAMELESSLY CALL ME TO STEAL MY MONEY WITHOUT GIVING ANY SERVICES BUT HAVE NO REGARD TO MY CALLS. and then the worst thing...they send my account to the debt collector! I try calling them again and still NO ANSWERS!... You guys aren't the only ones struggling during pandemic. To do something like this in the middle of all this nonsense is just heartless!

Luxury gym I especially like the spa message services. Reformer and everything related to fitness…read moreyou can think of plus a ton of amenities.

My friend invited me to brunch at Midtown Athletic Club (they are a member). The public can't just…read morewalk in, there are gates in the lobby and I had to scan a code (and fill out my info) before entering. I visited Midtown before as a prospective member so I know that guests can only enter a limited number of times. We went upstairs past the cardio machines (they are plentiful) and the weight area to the cafe. There are tables and booths that overlook the outdoor pool area (closed for season). It wasn't a large brunch but we had some made-to-order omelets, bacon/sausage and fruit. There was also some potatoes and pastry. When I sat down to eat I received a text from Midtown about a membership. The brunch was bottomless although one omelet was enough for me. I also had two emails from Midtown when I got home, one a waiver of liability and the other a membership offer. I didn't join as a member on my previous visit and I am not going to join now. I already have a Pilates membership that includes three studios with classes from 6am-8pm. Midtown has a Pilates studio but none of the class times work for me. They also have some reformers in the middle of the cardio area reserved for private lessons. If I have a private lesson I would prefer to be in a secluded area, not in the middle for all to see. The facility has many machines, a boxing area, a cycling studio, a theatre, a spa, a cafe, courts, pool, etc and this is a great place for those who need this. There are families who spend the morning at lessons, classes, workouts, then join up in the cafe. This is great for those who are looking for this but it doesn't fit my needs right now.

Fitness at its finest! Everything about Serenity is top notch - from the instructors, available…read moreformats, support, friends, encouragement and continual motivation to always improve your health and fitness!!

From the owner: We specialize in health and wellness for busy women.read more

I'm visiting family in Chicago for July 4th and feel very lucky to have found the Buffalo Grove…read moreEast studio. I've been going to F45 in Studio City, CA for the past few months. It's been a game changer. Never the same workout. Always the same attitude. The power of positivity! It's a complete balanced work out that is very adjustable to your fitness level. Fun for everyone. I love it! Today was my first time at a location other than my home studio and I'm beyond impressed. The owners, Kerry & Jim, made it so easy for me to sign-up for a class. Their warm welcome and encouragement continued as they were there to sweat it out with the entire class. Crushers! The trainers also brought their A-game. The facility is beautiful. Large & clean with great music pumpin. I'm heading into the holiday weekend feeling great and I have F45 Buffalo Grove East to thank for it. I'll be back and will be sending my family there too! Thanks again Kerry & Jim!!

I popped in as an out of town visitor (pre COVID-19) while visiting family in the area and am an…read moreunlimited member at my home location back in TN. It was easy to set up visits; Kerry, the owner, was very sweet and was easy to communicate with. F45 Buffalo Grove East has an impeccable location and building for what they offer. From a space big enough for everyone to feel welcome, yet not overcrowded, to serving everyone's individual needs. F45 offers a phenomenal workout that not only keeps your body guessing, your HR up, but also a more personal training without the hefty price tag. Classes vary in size, but there are always 2 fitness instructors walking around and helping everyone to ensure proper form and weights. I could tell immediately that this location was a "family". Everyone was conversing and were beyond supportive having me in for a workout. I highly recommend anyone in the area to try them out with a trial - guaranteed to have a good time, get a good sweat in, and find some new friends!