Burn Boot Camp Evanston

(10 reviews)

2.9 mi

Two month ago I started exercising with Laura as my trainer…read more Not having exercised for a long time I was apprehensive but when I met and got to know her I knew that she was the perfect coach for me. She is professional yet kind, patient and understanding. After short period of time I am pleased with my progress and feel assured that with her continued training and encouragement I would continue getting good results and attain my goal. Some weeks it is hard to stay motivated. Laura has really kept us moving. She is very personable and knowledgeable. Her cheerful attitude makes the training time go quickly. Laura has been an inspiration.

I am SO thankful to have been referred to Laura by a close friend whose body has transformed in the…read moreshort time has been training with her. I live in NYC where gyms are closed due to covid, and I train with her virtually 2x/week and in person when I am visiting Chicago. Her focus on correct form and mind/body connection is like no other, and each workout is better than the last. Laura spends time to learn about each client, their goals, and creates a dedicated plan that will ensure success. Not only is she so professional, she is down to earth, kind, funny, motivating and makes you feel so welcome as if we've been friends for years. She truly is the best of the best! I can't recommend her enough!

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Steel Fitness Club

4.7

(43 reviews)

1.5 mi

Great gym! The facility is always clean, well-maintained, and organized. The equipment is in…read moreexcellent condition, and there is a wide variety of machines and free weights available for all types of workouts. I never have trouble finding the equipment I need, even during busier hours. Highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a clean, professional place to work out :)

I went there and filled out the form, but I never got a call back. It's already been 2 months…read more Terrible

The owner himself. .. the beast. .

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Real Results

(11 reviews)

3.3 mi

It has been almost a year now that I have been attending Qunoot's bootcamp three days a week, every…read moreweek and everything I said before remains true. I am so happy with the results I am getting and excited to see where I will be in the future. Not only is it an amazing bootcamp, it is super affordable. Qunoot breaks down each bootcamp into 6 week sessions, so it is easy to jump in and out depending on your schedule. I was hesitant to start because I didn't know anyone in the area, but all of the girls at bootcamp are extremely kind and motivate you to do better. I can't say enough good things about this bootcamp. Sign up!

I worked with Qunoot (aka Coach Q) through my company's weight loss challenge. In the 16-week…read moreweight loss challenge I lost 28 pounds! She is an absolutely amazing trainer and makes our work out sessions a lot of fun! She is extremely knowledgeable in nutrition and fitness and brings her skill set and knowledge to her clients. Every work out session is different and she pushes you to challenge yourself and she knows your limits. She makes every workout fly by with her great humor and conversations and is just an overall great person. If anyone is looking for a personal trainer, I would recommend Q in a heartbeat! Thanks to Q, I look and feel better than ever!

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Chicago Latin Fitness

(7 reviews)

5.6 mi

I fell in love with Chicago Latin Fitness. The Zumba classes are amazing. I must burn at least 500…read morecalories each workout. I think I am spoiled by these ladies. Everyone seems to feel welcome, at all weights, at all fitness levels. I have a back injury, and if the teacher sees I can't do one of the moves, she will show me an easier one. The music is awesome. I love this Zumba workout! Here's the Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Latin-Fitness/21868770344

I started taking zumba classes with Martha at the NEIU location last year. Martha is amazing...she…read moreis extremely up-beat with an endless amount of energy and will get you motivated to push yourself and shake those hips! The music selection is diverse and so are the dance styles, mainly different kinds of latin with some hip-hop and belly-dancing. Each class is like a dance party and will leave you feeling great and eager to come back for more. The crowd is very diverse....male, female, younger, older. Whoever you are and whether you're the dance type or not, you will find these heart-pumping, calorie-burning, booty-shaking classes at CLF welcoming and fun. It looks like CLF teaches at different facilities on different days, so all the more reason to join, get fit, and have a blast while doing it!

Outdoor classes available weather permitting. Check schedule www.chicagolatinfitness.com

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Fly Girl Dance & Fitness

(24 reviews)

41.9 mi

Time to get my ace moving again and I'm so glad I finally checked out Fly Girl…read more It's a smallish studio but they offer different classes--Zumba, Booty Boot Camp, Cardio Dance, Strength conditioning, even kids zumba classes--just check out their website for class times. I come mainly for Zumba, it's fun shaking out the blahs and getting some cardio exercise in. And if you're not smiling by the end of class, then you're doing something wrong. I've been to Kymberlee's and Tyler/Zac's class. Kymberlee has been in fitness for-ever, a major player for Bally's and Bull's Cheerleader. I have known her for years and her personality really shows when she's teaching the class. Tyler/Zac's class is also a lot of fun...quite different for me to have two instructors during class, but it helps when the routines are new and you get two different views to follow. The music is sure to get you dancing. Like I said, it's a smaller studio, but I like the feel to it, you get to chat with the instructors and they really try to get to know you too. Payment wise, they offer drop-ins, punch cards or unlimited passes per month. Totally worth the price of admission. Great place to channel your inner Fly Girl!

When I started working out here, I think I was mesmerized by the facade of what it supposedly stood…read morefor, a friendly female focused, women's empowerment gym where you could be yourself. Well, once you look beyond the marketing scheme of it all, you'll see it for what it is : cliquey, disingenuous, simply a ploy -- headed by women who have no real lives and no friends in real life so they create their own little high school bubble. "Be yourself, judgement free" -- it is anything BUT as many of them routinely make fun of a girl who is a bit rhythmically off beat and out there. It's really all about the so called "cool girls" here ; some see this and do not play into it but many perpetuate it by willingly participating or failing to say / do anything to the contrary. In my opinion, most of them are minions of the owner, they don't think for themselves ; so take these "follower" reviews with a grain of salt. You may feel as if you have found a true gem, a feel good gym, and you are more than a walking dollar sign here but alas, it simply boils down to the almighty dollar. Do yourself a favor and continue to research and find an establishment that actually practices what they PREACH.

Kymberlee presents at the Chicago Woman Magazine Fitness Event!

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Chicago Northshore Kinetics

(16 reviews)

3.6 mi

Started going here to gain back my mobility after surgery. Excellent facility, top-notch…read moreequipment, and a great team. highly recommend.

My wife and I tried their Gyrokinesis class and love it. I have both tried the Gyrotonic machines…read moretoo. This place has done wonders for our backs and for mobility and flexibility. The trainers and owners are all awesome. I highly recommend CNS.

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Urban Athlete

4.9

(65 reviews)

7.0 mi

Great trainers and big facility. The exercises were easy enough to follow but complex that it keeps…read moreyour mind engaged as well. The bathrooms were clean and they have showers. They give you a cool towel after your workout which I found thoughtful. Will be back !

Beautiful large well-appointed faculty with excellent staff and trainers. Ample classes including…read moreevery day at noon. Will return next time I'm in Chicagoland.

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Join us for LIFT, an unbeatable high-intensity strength training workout; think six supersets and one sweat sesh packed into 45 minutes.

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Elite Physique Fitness

(5 reviews)

6.4 mi

So proud to be the first to review my trainer…read more My wife and I have been weight training with Mercedes for just over a year. I started after losing 45 pounds on a Keto diet and my wife 32 pounds. Since beginning my training I have lost another waist size and I have put on roughly 30 pounds of muscle. Its been a life-changing experience and we made a friend along the way. I am attaching the before and after photo for myself and a photo of my wife and me at the one year mark worth of weight training. Mercedes has been amazing. She motivates and drives us. She provides a meal plan and support. Outside of weight training, she runs bootcamps and other programs for groups. Strongly recommend!

I was referred to Elite from a few group of friends.. first time there was amazing fun and let me…read moretell you the workouts were amazing and I haven't stopped going there .. if you want to build muscle, lose weight and feel great about yourself I highly recommend going and getting a session there you won't regret it

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Glenview Cycle

I went in looking for a new bike recently, I'm just getting into riding so I really didn't know…read morewhat to look for. Alan and his team were a huge help, super knowledgeable about the market, really tailored to my needs and were quick to help. Since it was my first day looking I shopped around at some other locations and was throughly disappointed, Glenview Cycle set the bar high. This will be the only bike store for me going forward. Highly recommend.

Horrible! My daughter (9 years old) was talked in a bike two sizes too big for a present from…read moregrandma. After multiple issues with gears, chain, seat, etc. we inquired about a new bike, and even after being ridden less than 10 times over a 6 month period, the trade in value was less than 25% of the cost. Buyer beware!

Great Scott! It sure looks like Doc Brown came back from the future to shop at Glenview Cycle.

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EZ Rider Bike Shop

(6 reviews)

10.2 mi

I came in a while ago asking if they could change the wheels in my electric scooter and fix up a…read moreweird noise coming from the back wheel. It turned out that the rotor for my back wheel was slightly bent. They changed my tires, ordered a new rotor for my back wheel and installed it. They had to completely take apart my electric bike in order to install the new rotor. It took them about a week, about a half week of that was getting the rotor delivered. Great guys, very knowledgeable and friendly, a very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Cole waved the charge for changing the rotor in my back wheel because they missed it the first time I came over to pick my baby up, after a few miles it had started making that worrying noise again. Definitely quality of service and they stand behind their work. Highly recommend!!

I came, I saw, I e-biked... and now I'm addicted!…read more Let me start by saying, this place is *shockingly* awesome. I walked into EZ Rider looking for an e-bike and walked out feeling like I had just joined a cult--but like, a really cool, eco-friendly cult where everyone smiles and talks about torque and battery life. The owners Cole and Eric are basically the Tony Stark of e-bikes, but way more approachable and with better jokes. They took the time to explain everything to me, even though my only question was, "Does it come in green?" (Spoiler: it does.) The bikes are top-notch, the prices are fair, and the vibes are immaculate. I've never felt so cool riding something that doesn't require a gym membership. Plus, I'm pretty sure I'm saving the planet one pedal-assist at a time. If you're thinking about getting an e-bike, do yourself a favor and stop by EZ Rider. Just don't blame me when you start referring to your car as "the old-fashioned way to get around."

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Gillson Park

3.9

(66 reviews)

3.6 mi

I love this beach so much! It's beautiful and clean, but just recently, they fenced up a few parts…read moreof the beach and now require payment for residents and non-residents AND when you leave one part of the paid beach to move to another part, you have to pay again! Which is absurd. I was also thinking about renting out a shelter for a party, but the park doesn't allow you to bring your own grill, doesn't allow alcohol, only provides you with two tables, and you have to still pay for parking and access to the beach. It all just seems like a money grab, which sucks because the beach was free to the public for so long! I know a lot of people are upset about the new rules. Aside from that, there is a park, tennis courts, and Fat Shallot, where they serve food and drinks. There is also a patio area to eat and drink, and outdoor showers. PARK ON MICHIGAN AVE and just walk down to avoid some fees!

A park and a beach is along the lake. Gillson Park is the best thing about Wilmette, and beats any…read moreof those overcrowded ones farther south. If you want to actually be able to walk on a beach and not feel crowded, then head up a ways. Be careful about where you park because you can find places for free. There's also plenty of green space for athletic fields. Gillson is a big park, and that makes it feel not as crowded. It has several different parts. There's the actual park with the grass and trees. It's often very quiet here. Where's all the people? At the beach. This beach is still less crowded than any of the Chicago beaches full of both locals and tourists. It has a nice little play area. The sand is pretty clear of debris for the most part. Also at this park is a big ass marina. There's lots of boats, and there's also a club you can join if you can pay up. However you spend time here, just be careful about parking or it may be costly. It has pay lots close to the beach but you can find free parking on the residential streets. They have certain places where you can't park though, so pay attention to signs and whatever.

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Dawes Park

4.7

(26 reviews)

3.8 mi

Big park with a lot going on in and around. Dawes Park is one of the best things about Evanston. It…read morehas lots of facilities and green space. Can spend a few hours just chilling. There's also events and programs. A popular thing here is the beach. It's a park right next to the lake so of course it would have one. This isn't that good of one but the area is beautiful and there's some great views. Be sure to go to the pond in the middle. Seems to be the main centerpiece of the park. It also has a fountain. There's of course lots of athletic fields including for soccer. Also plenty of walking paths so you can get exercise. There's a snack window by the beach so you can get things like ice cream and junk. For sure it's a great place when the weather is warmer and you can hang around. It's located by the lake. There's lots of programs for children and families such as music and theater.

I recently walked through a variety of parks in Evanston and I think Dawes was my favorite. It's…read morealong the lakefront and provides access to the beach and amazing views. But there's also a gorgeous water fountain and seating to enjoy both the water and the park. Not to mention all the squirrels, ducks, and dogs everywhere. There was just a hustle and bustle from all creatures with this great park as a backdrop.

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Skokie Water Playground

3.4

(31 reviews)

1.9 mi

08/11/24 - 2024 Chicago Taste of Korea was advertised of Facebook for August 10 & 11th. This event…read morewas held here. I book marked 08/11 as I have developed a craving for Korean food lately. I guess I should have known better than to attend an event like this. Unfortunately the venue was held in an outdoor venue similar to Taste of Chicago w/tents set up and the food prep done via mass production. We ordered the bulgogi tacos. This dish came w/2 corn tortillas for $15 w/beef & kimchi. The tortillas were not very fresh & were falling apart as we ate them. The beef lacked flavor but the kimchi helped to add a little flavor. Still the quality was lacking and was a disappointment.

Our first visit to this place was yesterday. What a disappointment…read more Although signs and the website said they opened at 12:30, in reality they started selling tickets at 12:40. This made the wait to get in, in the hot sun with young kids, 30 minutes! The pool area was ridiculously crowded. People were throwing toys, shooting large water guns, and splashing. There was no place to move away from that. There was not enough seating for the amount of people that were there. We won't be returning soon. We won't be returning soon.

08/11/24 - Sorry to say this event was a disappointment

$15 for 2 Beef bulgogi tacos w/kimchi & stale corn tortillas

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Korean sausage

Clarkson Park

(4 reviews)

3.6 mi

Very cool park for youngsters. Everything was upgraded recently from the looks of it. Gentle drop…read morefrom the slides, adventurous playground layout, splash pad, huge picnic areas, etc. There is good parking present. Very conveniently located next to the freeway. If you have toddlers or young ones, do check this park out!

This was a fun find. We drove about 30 minutes and it was worth it. Beautiful fun, clean park with…read morelots of shade. Small splash pad to cool off, and many picnic tables.

My kids spent forever on the merry go round thing.

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Devonshire Aquatic Center

3.3

(6 reviews)

0.8 mi

Overall, I think it's between 3-4 stars. Usually, the kids…read morehave a good time. They did open the water slide but this doesn't happen every time we visit. It would be nice if they did that more often. Today there were a lot of branches and just clutter from the weather on the patio and sidewalk. It looked dirty. The pool was fine though. Then the kids went to get popsicles with a friend and they were out of mostly everything. I'm finding this is the case most of the time.

This is the calmer and quieter of the two Skokie Park District pools. It's easier to find parking…read morebecause it's just overall less packed. Also,k it isn't as large as the Skokie Water Playground. A lot more little kids come in packs with their mother's, babysitters, etc. There's a snack area off the poolside and a kids play area on the opposite side. The main pool starts off VERY shallow and gradually gets deeper. The only slide that they have is in the back and the water in that pool is just about 12 feet deep. They also have a diving bored located on site of the slide pool. Again, LOTS of lifeguards on duty. It's a lot easier to swim laps here than at Skokie Water Playground because of the smaller crowd. If you want to plan a birthday party for smaller kids, this might be the better pool for it because it's not as chaotic. If you have bigger kids the Skokie Water Playground is usually more popular because there's more to do there. Same deal as Skokie Water Playground with safety breaks (15 minutes every hour), and admission is slightly less at Devonshire Aquatic Center.