Old school hardcore gym. A serious dungeon hole in the wall facility that serves people who are…read moreserious about their training. It has what you need to get it done. No corporate nonsense, no contracts hidden with fees that you find out you're paying 5x what you think you are. It's a simple place to go if you want to get bigger and stronger. Gyms like these are a dying concept. It's a gem if you're truly serious - a dump if you're the casual gym goer more interested in being seen. It isn't for everybody and that's what is great about it.

I like the gym ever since my fiancee introduced me. Small…read more community gym. I feel like I'm at home, affordable day passes as well as monthly discounts.

I visited RSTR for a drop in and they have a great facility in the south loop. The staff was super…read morefriendly and gave me a great tour of the facility. They have a great recovery area with sauna, cold plunge, and massage guns. There is also an open gym area with cardio machines and free weights. The classes were energetic and packed with a variety of different movements. I do wish classes were longer than 30 minutes though.

I took a class with Cash Moore and really liked the pace and reps. So glad to find a gym I can walk…read moreto ...I will be back soon!

I'm typically here every Monday through Thursday in the mornings because my fitness coach teaches…read moregroup fitness classes and also does personal training. The space is perfect for people who want to do personal training or teach their own classes. They have a parking lot behind the building for paid parking, street parking, and even access to the bank parking lot early in the morning before it opens. The facility has quiet bathrooms with showers and a lower level with additional training areas and fitness equipment. It's an ideal spot for someone who prefers supporting a locally owned business instead of major chains like Planet Fitness or Snap. This gym really offers a unique experience, especially being a Chicago-based business!

I had to cut out quite a bit of my review as it was to long to Yelp. Here are the highlights:…read more - Member etiquette and Cleanliness: I can't tell you how many times someone takes something I'm using when my stuff is sitting right there OR members use the benches as a personal locker for personal items while they aren't using it for a workout. This even happens when trainers are on the room and sometimes it's the trainers themselves! Trainers also eat warm meals in the gym so you have to smell their meal while you work out. Often barbells and plates are not put back at all, even with a trainer present, dumbbell shelf is a mess. Crumpled paper towel, piles of lifting chalk, empty bottles, remnants of the awful yoga mats litter the ground. No in person management present just trainers, I've never seen so many trainers in one gym before. The lack of in person management shows. Sometimes there's no TP in the bathroom for example in the winter the metal stairs will not be shoveled for snow or salted for ice. A couple of times I have slid on the ice. There's not even a bag around for members to do it themselves. -The Actual Space: is quite limited. The downstairs free weight area is rather small and if even 5 people are down there the place feels full and this is actually a recent improvement from the upstairs room. It's also spread out over 3 main rooms on two floors so there's a lot of walking to get to different equipment and for many you cant switch without going down a flight of stairs. The free weight area feels dungeon like with no windows and a low ceiling. There are windows in the bjj area you can kind of see from the doors but it's not the same. It feels like your lifting in a basement (and you are). It also smells like rubber to the point I've gotten headaches and has poor ventilation. It also amplifies sound so it's overwhelming with trainers, music etc going. The vibe feels more like your lifting in your friends home gym in his unfinished basement with equipment he got at a garage sale then working out in a professional facility. The space itself isn't well maintained either. The fire extinguisher upstairs has broken glass that's sharp and jagged just chilling for over a year now (was like that before I joined), plates and dumbbell's are left out, or put back incorrectly, piles of lifting chalk, drinks etc.. can be found on the floor. Members don't rerack anything (which is true for every gym in the Hyde park area). There's some cube drawers and a shoe rack but no locker room. So, you're carrying all your stuff with you throughout your workout since you can't lock anything up. There is a bathroom with a single shower and toilet in a separate room. -The Equipment: There is an overall lack of machines. There is almost a full set of leg machines but is missing calf. The only upper body machines are a chest press and assisted dip/pullup and cable machines. No machines or abs, arms, shoulders, other muscles like you would see in other gyms. There are 4 squat racks, 1 smith machine, 1 leg press, 1 set of dumbbells (5 pound increments) so minimal to the amount of people using them. No preacher curl rack, no deadlift racks. You'll use the 2 main squat racks for most of our workout and so does everyone else. The equipment is a mismatch of quality. 2 of the squat racks are really nice like you would expect in a professional gym. 2 are small and wobbly like you would expect in a home basement gym. The machines are a mismatch of brand and colors. It feels like all the equipment was purchased used at a garage sale. Not a big deal if it was maintained well but it's not. Not all machine plates are in pounds. There are not enough weight plates to go around. If someone's going heavy on the leg press good luck on a squat rack. Similarly, there are not enough barbells downstairs. There is one barbell that's broken and has been laying on the floor for months. If one person is deadlifting, there are not enough for the racks. They are also inconsistent some are rubber, some are iron, some have handles. Your stack will always look lopsided. Only 1 pair of 2.5 plates in the whole gym. The equipment isn't in great shape. Bent out of shape barbells, some adjustable benches are bent at certain holes making them dangerous. Clips don't work and plates slide off. -My biggest issue: large group fitness classes from about 5am to 9am most days as well as evening prime time after work (think). This means if you're a lone wolf free weightlifter like me who goes in the morning your competing with sometimes 10 to 15 other people in a group class. You won't get a squat rack, all the dumbbell's are taken etc.. It's loud and chaotic and you'll adjust your planned workout every day to take whatever is left over. -The gym cost is $75 a month, up to $40 more than chain gyms in the area which are as low as $10 - $35 and I just can't justify the cost for what you get.

I have worked with Personal trainers in the past prior to COVID but stopped during the pandemic in…read morean attempt to do it on my own. But I wasn't making the progress the I wanted. I am also training for my 4th marathon and 1st triathlon. Working with Miguel and Shakka has been amazing. I am getting faster and stronger. I told them what I was looking for and I am getting exactly what I asked for (professionalism, motivation/encouragement and accountability). They provide a fun and inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend!

I've only been at Anthos for a couple of months so far, but it's really turning out to be the best…read moregym I've ever joined. When I describe it to my friends, I describe it as a gym for ambiverts. You get your own little section of the gym, so you really don't have to engage with anyone except the trainers if you don't want to. With that said, the other people who work out at the same time eventually become like a little family, so it's fun to have a little banter during the workout. I've never had to drag myself to go, it's fun! The trainers know what they're doing and are very helpful with form and motivation. If it's within your budget, I highly recommend it.

I loved Lance's gym!! Never crowded and Lance is so awesome!!! I've already told about 20 people…read moreabout his gym because it was worth every penny. Sadly due to location change I'm unable to go, but I miss it and recommend it to everyone. Also, Lance does personal training and he did a phenomenal job! He focuses A LOT on form to prevent injury and adds on weight slowly. Highly recommend!!'

If you are looking for a no frills gym with world class powerlifting gym, this is it. Lance is an…read moreincredible trainer. His programming helped me get back in the groove. I'm not on the southside as much but this is the spot to get strong b/c here you are not special. You come here to put in work. Much love to Lance for his guidance and for keeping this spot going.

This place is INCREDIBLE with adjusting competitiveness and capacity. This is really rare,…read moreespecially at a CrossFit space.

The coaches are amazing, the community is great, and the workouts are intense but approachable for…read moreall levels. Cannot recommend this gym enough!

Derek has been a terrific coach with lots of patience and support. He takes the time to teach us…read moreeach and every move, and makes sure we execute them with correct form. The people that participate in the classes are very cool and supportive as well. I highly recommend this facility to anyone looking to get in shape

DB the owner and trainer, is one of the most sought after trainers in the US. Young professional…read moreathletes are all over the gym getting 5 star training in the middle of Pilsen, they have plans for all budgets. If your serious about your training, this might be the best spot in Chicago, period!!!

Love the zumba classes offered. It's a really fun way to get fit and not feel like your doing…read moretraditional exercises. All of the instructors are great, but I especially enjoy the classes with E'a.