I don't usually write reviews, but after seeing a recent negative one, I felt the need to share…read morewhat actually happened. I've been a member here for about 9 years, and if I could give Quads 1000000000 stars, I would. One of the main reasons I've stayed is how well this gym is managed. Over the past few years, after Sharon took over, she has clearly invested a lot into improving the space, renovations, new equipment, and better layout, and it shows. More importantly, Sharon and all the staff members take action to address everyone's concerns and have maintained something rare: a respectful training environment. These actions must not be undermined by the revenge of someone who was not allowed to break the gym's rules and policies. I was actually the person who reported the incident mentioned in that negative review 3 days ago. What was happening wasn't just "intense training"; it was excessive, repeated weight slamming that echoed across the entire gym, even between floors. It was disruptive to pretty much everyone there. When staff addressed it, they remained calm and professional, simply asking the member to follow the gym's rules. Instead of adjusting, the member pushed back aggressively, insisting on doing things his way and acting as if his training style gave him more rights than everyone else in the gym. That's not how a shared space works. To be clear, this has nothing to do with experience level. Some of the most serious, experienced, and professional lifters and bodybuilding competitors here train heavy and intensely, but they do so with control and respect. They understand the difference between pushing limits without creating that level of disruption or putting unnecessary stress on the equipment. This situation wasn't about "powerlifting." It was about refusing to follow basic gym rules and being disruptive. Problems like this tend to come from new lifters who confuse noise, ego-slam weights, ignore etiquette, and try to draw attention to their progress instead of focusing on proper form and control. The front desk handled the situation exactly how they should have: respectfully, clearly, and consistently with the rules. The claim in the other review that staff were "harassing" or "violent" is simply not true based on what I personally witnessed. No one was aggressive except the member who refused to cooperate. Instead of adjusting, the member pushed back aggressively, insisting on doing things his way and acting as if his training style gave him more rights than everyone else in the gym. When things didn't go his way, the review reads more like frustration than a fair account of the situation. What concerns me is how damaging that kind of review can be to a business that is clearly trying to do the right thing. This gym has built its reputation over decades, and it doesn't reflect reality when situations like this are misrepresented. I respect that management didn't bend the rules just to avoid conflict. They stood by their standards and treated the situation consistently, which is exactly what you want in a gym. At the end of the day, everyone pays the same membership fee. No one gets extra privileges at the expense of everyone else's experience. If you're looking for a gym that continues to invest in its members and maintains a respectful, serious training environment, this is exactly that place.

Quads gym is a great place for people actively in the fitness community and newcomers alike. I…read morestarted my membership here in January 2025 after being tired of the commercial gyms not having the variety of equipment I would like to use and people hogging machines just to be on their phones. The moment I walked in I was greeted by the owner Sharon and given a tour. I immediately fell in love with the atmosphere, The history behind the gym and love everyone had for it. It was clear to me this wasn't just a gym it was a community. The gym members and staff have welcomed me with open arms and after more than a year here I have not gone back to any other gym and now call this my second home. They have a variety of different equipment, cardio machines and even a posing room. I always recommend this gym to anyone I know. The staff here is excellent and they work hard on maintaining the gym standards, cleanliness, and keeping the machines in working order. This place has anything you'll need to take your fitness journey to the next level. If you're thinking of switching to a new gym I recommend giving this one a try

The best part about this gym is that it's 24 hours. You can't really find that anymore! It's still…read morevery new, so it doesn't quite have everything equipment wise but it's very full considering the size. Sometimes feels crowded if there's more than 3 or 4 people inside, but often times it's just 1 or 2 people in there, so everything is available. Oh and the mirrors along the walls are great!

Love this gym! I love the flexibility of my membership which is 24hours. I love the culture the gym…read morehas to offer

Not a safe place. The owner Zach had me do risky exercise during a trial session. I said I didn't…read morefeel good about it, he told me to keep going. I got severely injured and had my life upended. He never reached out until a couple months later when they tried to recruit me back. All they wanted was my money apparently, not my wellbeing. Everything was handled very poorly and I paid the consequences - I do not recommend this place.

I cannot recommend All Strength Training enough. Zach and the entire coaching team are incredibly…read morehelpful, friendly, and truly committed to helping you achieve results without ever compromising safety. They motivate you, but do not pressure you into doing more than you are comfortable with, and there is no sales pitch for doing more than you want. The focused and personalized coaching here has been a game-changer for me. The trainers ensure every workout is effective and safe, which gave me so much confidence in my fitness journey. My experience with AST is that it has been a supportive and a results-driven fitness experience. I am super grateful to them for helping me find my way back to feeling fit and on track with my health goals.

Great gym. Very gay, but welcoming to all. Steamroom and sauna…read more Good price for Chicago. Great energy: busy, but never overful or cramped. LOTS of open space. All solid, new equipment, friendly staff and clientele. 2 very large adjoining workout areas: 1 for free weights and cables; the other for machines, more dumbbells and benches, big turf area, etc. Separate stretching room (with walls and door), with mats, rollers, etc, and 1- to 8-pound weights for light stuff. The deck is 2 feet away, and stretching out there is encouraged, including bringing out ot the matts, etc. Many people take advantage when it's nice, leaving unlimited space. Not much waiting: the usual few choke points: barbell benches and (to a lesser extent) the cablec rossovers (where you need both.) Way more dumbbell benches than most gyms this size, all adjustable to incline/flat. 12-15 cable stations, always a few open. Group classes included, with large spin room and vert big class studio. Pool. Roof deck. Everything included: towels in 3 sizes, including shower size, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer, etc. Built in combo lockers, so you never bring a lock. I was very happy using trainer Troy Myree. (See below on great offer.) All the other trainers seem excellent (watching them with clients.) Very cleaning including spotless locker room. I'm satisfied enough to commute 1.5 miles with no car. (Bike except very cold winter or wet, then bus.) --- WHEN JOINING OR CONSIDERING: They officially give you 1 free workout, but I asked my sales rep for more to try it at different times, and she happily gave me 3. (I let her know I was definitely joining LVAC or FCC, and wanted to try them both a few times. That was true, and LVAC was an easy call. (About half the price, much better energy and clientele. FCC is over a mile closer to me, but I still picked LVAC.). Take advantage of the 1-time joining offer of 3 personal trainer sessions very cheap. (They offered to anyone for a short window 9 months later.)

"Central air conditioning" should probably be removed from the amenities list because it's broken…read moremore often than it works. Today it was 69° outside, yet 83° on the third floor and probably near 90° on the fourth. For the price of this membership, consistent AC and basic communication shouldn't be too much to ask. There are rarely updates, notices, or even apologies when it happens. If you enjoy workouts that feel like a sauna session and leaving the gym looking like you fell into a pool, this place may be the gym for you.

Great attentive and positive staff with a great business model. So happy to see them have lots of…read moreregulars too.

Absolutely love Bodi Shak. I've always been really nervous and anxious going to the gym, not…read moreknowing what to do, feeling overwhelmed by huge crowds and people waiting to use my machine. Bodi Shak is exactly the opposite. The classes are smaller in size, oftentimes in the afternoon weekday classes there's 10 or less people so you can get very personalized training. The instructors are all knowledgeable, welcoming, and eager to help all fitness levels. Toni, the owner, is great at encouraging and pushing you to go harder without pressuring you to the point of anxiety. The overall sense of community at Bodi Shak is exactly what I've been looking for and they have several options for membership so you can pick what works for you. Highly recommend!

I've been a member here now for a few months (and a climber for 20 years) and so feel like I am now…read morefamiliar enough with my home gym to fairly review it. My favorite things about this gym: - Creative setting in the shorter walled section so you feel more comfortable trying new moves without the fear of falling too far - The layout with open sweeping views and plenty of light - The arch - tons of cool practice with overhangs and traverses - Bike parking inside! - Big area with mats upstairs to do warm-up and warm-down stretches Areas this gym could improve: - Cleaner holds! Not just Uptown - all of the locations. They're so greasy that it automatically adds a grade to any problem, and not in a fun way. - For lower-rated climbs, setting routes that aren't just jug ladders. It is possible to make beginner climbs fun and challenging in a puzzly way, but Uptown doesn't do that. It's all jugs. - More community events, and the community events that exist should be free to members. If I'm a member I shouldn't also be paying to go to sound baths or take fitness classes and participate in citizens' competitions. I've never been a member of a gym that charges its members for ANY events. There are free events at FA, but they're essentially just meetups. Anything with more to offer carries a charge.

Increasingly unsafe. Kids under 8 running around the weight room. People parking infants under…read moresquat racks in their stroller no joke. Idk how they have a good insurance policy.

Been coming to the gym for the past few months and really like it! The owner is very friendly and…read moremakes it a point to know everyone's name, so you feel very welcome when you come in! He is also very responsive to feedback and even recently installed a new water bottle filling station and purchased a new router based on feedback! He is great! I also do the personal training here, which I have found to be incredibly worthwhile. I have never done much weight lifting before, let alone had a personal trainer, but I meet with Jon twice a week and each time he crafts a great routine for me which has made working out feel very approachable. When we first visited, they gave us a quick tour and let us try the gym for free that day, so I do recommend checking it out if you are looking for a new place to work out.

This is a great neighborhood gym. There is plenty of equipment for weightlifting and cardio, and…read moreI've never had trouble finding the machine I need (even during peak hours). The owner, Jon, is very friendly and you can tell he really cares about the space and members. He's always cleaning and saying hi. Other members follow good gym etiquette and it's an overall good vibe. If you want more of a push like I did, personal training is great here too. My husband's been working with Jon 1:1 and I've been working with David, another excellent trainer. Flexible schedules, super reasonable pricing, and even though they make us work hard - the workouts are fun.

Great club go there everytime I am in Chicago if you stay at versy hotel you can work out there for…read morefree and a great parking garage at the century.

I'm extremely frustrated after a recent call with customer service. The representative I spoke with…read morehad a very dismissive, "it-is-what-it-is" and "take-it-or-leave-it" attitude regarding my concerns about the gym's yoga mats and exercise balls. Nearly all of the yoga mats are severely deteriorated, and the gym has only three exercise balls available for the entire facility. I've raised concerns about the poor condition of the mats multiple times, but nothing has changed. During this call, the representative flatly stated, "These are the mats we are going to purchase," despite my explaining that they tear easily, wear out quickly, and provide little to no padding or comfort. When I mentioned that I can feel my knees hitting the floor during floor exercises, she bluntly told me I could bring my own mat. The conversation became even more unprofessional when she asked about my "future plans," clearly implying that if I was unhappy, I should simply cancel my membership and go elsewhere. She repeatedly emphasized that no one is forcing me to remain a member and that I could either accept the equipment as-is or leave. I also mentioned that XSport previously offered high-quality mats and a large supply of exercise balls. In response, she sarcastically remarked that XSport is no longer in business. I acknowledged that fact and explained that their closure was due to the COVID period, as happened to many businesses, but that didn't change the point about quality equipment. What is most upsetting is that my core concern--that it makes no sense to continue repurchasing low-quality mats that deteriorate quickly--was completely dismissed. The representative made it clear that the company has no intention of considering alternatives, regardless of member feedback. I find it hard to believe that a business would knowingly continue to waste money on poor-quality equipment that neither lasts nor benefits its members. I have attached photos of the mats currently in use; some are even worse than those shown and are nearly ripped apart. Additionally, the lack of exercise balls is surprising and inconvenient, especially when comparable gyms offer a dozen or more. Again, the customer service agent insisted I could just leave if I'm unhappy. I truly hope LA Fitness addresses these issues. Customer service attitudes like this, combined with ignoring valid concerns about equipment quality, will inevitably drive members away--including myself. While the representative treated my membership as insignificant, if enough members share these concerns, the impact on the business will be undeniable.

Please take the 1-star reviews seriously and save yourself the frustration…read more This gym is dated, uninspiring, and borderline unsanitary- especially in the bathrooms. But far worse than the facility is the ownership. Colin, the owner, operates with the ethics of a mob boss and the manners of one too. He: Treats employees poorly, as evidenced by internal emails he mistakenly forwarded to me. Treats customers like marks, relying on selective, self-serving interpretations of vague contract language. Despite advertising flexible terms, Colin enforced hidden fees and used aggressive tactics to corner me into paying $200 just to cancel. His language throughout was consistently disrespectful, defensive, and patronizing. I'll be filing formal complaints and sharing the full documentation of my experience. Colin may have gotten my money, but he won't get my silence. If you value fairness, transparency, and respect- stay far away.

Never thought I'd say I regret joining a gym but I deeply deeply regret ever joining this gym and I…read morehighly recommend NOT getting a membership here. So many issues, staff is horrible to communicate with, broken machines, payment terms are insanity. Don't be fooled -- this gym has a "cheaper" monthly payment because they'll charge you out the ass for everything else. Their way of advertising this gym is just to lie. "Easy to cancel" -- lie. "No hidden fees" -- lie. "We wanted to be the one straightforward gym in Chicago bla bla bla" -- that's actually laughable. AND the owner is so passive aggressive that he responds to every negative review harassing them. They literally make it impossible to cancel, so save yourself the extra cash and just don't sign up. I can't wait for this to be out of business soon. Listen to the negative reviews bc I deeply regret ignoring them.

This is a fairly large no frills gym with a good variety of the equipment you would want, but it…read morehas one fatal flaw: It's overcrowded, particularly if you're looking to do weight training (cardio never seems to be an issue). If you strength train at an off-peak time, say first thing in the morning or late at night, you'll be just fine, but most other times expect to wait to get on certain machines and good luck trying to secure a weight bench or squat rack. A locker room makeover is also much needed. I've seen the membership at this location grow significantly over the years and can't help but wonder what LA Fitness' portfolio strategy is. Since LA Fitness bought X-Sport and then closed their nicest location in the North Side on Broadway in Lakeview, many of those members now come to this location and the infrastructure just doesn't support so many members at peak times. LA Fitness Corporate, I hope you are reading this. There is an obvious solution right in front of you that should have you seeing dollar signs. There is a massive gap in your portfolio in Chicagoland in that you don't have a Signature Club anywhere on the North Side of the city. The Loop downtown or Niles are the closest Signature Club locations. Not only is this location on Lawrence the home club of many LGBT members who likely would be more than capable and willing to pay a little more for a nicer facility and less crowding, the gym could easily expand on the cheap into the former Sears Auto space right next door as it has been sitting vacant for years. Instead, they're competing on the Planet Fitness end of the pricing spectrum with no membership cap in sight. Time to upgrade and expand to a Signature location to give everyone a better experience and reduce overcrowding. It would fulfill a much needed and unmet need in the local market and prevent members who have about had it with the overcrowding from turning elsewhere.

Awful company. Their membership salesmen are like used car salesmen. No rate sheet. They just…read morescribble the prices and options on a piece of paper. What the hell is that? Totally untrustworthy is what it is. And their fees are ridiculous. $99 enrollment fees. They charge $65 per year just to have the membership. Plus the monthly fees, which they want two months upfront. It's beyond irritating. And when you look closely it's not that clean and stuff is busted. I am really turned off by the whole thing.