I have been coming to Blue Sky Yoga for kickboxing and yoga since April of this year and I…read moreabsolutely LOVE it here. All of the instructors bring unique teaching techniques to each class, keeping the classes engaging. Angie, the owner, is so high energy and brings so many positive vibes to each class - think Poppy from Trolls - I highly recommend taking her Monday morning class! The best part about Blue Sky is that everyone becomes a part of your extended family in such a short period of time. I love being a member here!! The only downfall is that there is only air conditioning in the yoga room, so I often found myself skipping kickboxing classes when the temperature crept towards the 80's and 90's, because I have no wish to faint during an exercise class. Other than that, you're truly missing out if you haven't scoped out this studio yet - AND THE FIRST CLASS IS FREE!!

This is the only studio in town that offers a free weekly community class. If that isn't enough to…read moreraise your curiosity, you haven't looked up the cost and schedules of other studios nearby. THIS IS THE ONLY STUDIO THAT OFFERS A FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY CLASS. Blue Sky is worth checking out. It's a small studio storefront on Cook, near the shuttered Runners Edge store. You can park in the back or on the street. Your first class is always free. I tried a yoga class and then took advantage of the October special - $25 for a week of unlimited classes. I tried kickboxing, hot yoga, warm yoga, and I brought my husband and daughter in for a trial class as well. Bottled water and snacks are offered for a voluntary donation. Free small towels, use of mats & props, and free hot tea as you leave. Lexi Wynn yoga bags, yoga accessories and jewelry by local artists are also for sale. I've been in a rut at my gym so I checked out Blue Sky to see if mixing things up might get me motivated again. I tried & loved the kickboxing class because you are actually kicking and punching a bag. There is nothing as satisfying as finally getting to your workout and finding that your jab/uppercut has some oomph to it! Angie, the owner, teaches both kickboxing and yoga, and I've appreciated the sense of community she is trying to build both by being a resident of L'ville and business owner but also in taking the time to get to know her clients (by name) and connecting clients to the community. This month she was taking donations of gently used and new bras to donate to The Haven. Next month will be donations of non-perishable food items for the food banks (and free Friday Happy Hour yoga with a food donation!). She also offers some fusion classes, and family classes that would be great for parents with younger children. Prices are very competitive. And, a little secret. You can share a multi-class pass with family members! I actually had no intention of sharing my pass with my daughter and husband, but what a deal! My only fear? Blue Sky classes will get so full I will need to get to class early to save a spot! No worries. Just tell Angie that Kathy sent you. And save me a spot if you go!

I have been attending Becka's boot camp since Nov 2017 for 4 days a week. Her workouts are about 45…read moremins long, and include anything from Tabata style to CrossFit-like sessions. What I love most is that she provides Polar heart rate monitors to wear during the workout, and your heart rate zones are always projected on her TV in the gym. This is helpful when you're trying to not only get fit and burn calories, but get heart healthy, too! It's an excellent benchmark to see how far you've come, as well. She has a clean gym with tons of equipment; free weights/bar, dumbbells, medicine balls, ropes, jump ropes, resistance bands, TRX, rowing machine, pull up bar, boxes, you name it- she has it! Becka is wise beyond her years in nutrition and fitness. Most personal trainers focus only on your form and weight when you attend. She cares so much more about you than your weight. She encourages you to set attainable goals, and be more in tune with your well-being. She's gentle, kind and so knowledgeable! I'm so happy I've found her, and that she's just down the road from me, too! Give Becka a try, she offers a free first week, free coaching and workouts online, too! The perfect fitness and nutrition package is right here in Grayslake!

I love going to Becka's boot camp. The individual attention is amazing. I never go into her gym…read morefeeling like I am being looked at or judged. Her knowledge with nutrition has helped me learn to eat a more balanced diet. She is always there to answer questions whether through her facebook page, blogs, or web page. Becka's Boot Camp offers it all..recipes, workouts, nutrition and a great price! I highly recommend this camp.

I had the pleasure​ of dropping in for a workout at CrossFit Carbon and had an amazing time!…read moreEveryone from the members to the staff was welcoming and helpful. They made me feel right at home. The gym is well kept and the instructors run a fun and in​-depth​ class. They are very observant of​ each person's​​ needs and scaling of the workout if needed. If I'm​ ever in the area again I will definitely​ look forward to dropping in again. I also highly​y recommend​d​d it to anyone looking for a place as well.

As a visiting crossfitter, all I want is a welcoming envionrment with decent instruction and hard…read moreworking classmates. Carbon excelled in all areas. When I walked in, the owner warmly greeted me and introduced me to a few others. Immediately, four other members came and introduced themselves to me. The Box (gym) is wide open, with newer equipment, which is ALWAYS nice. The warm-up and instruction was fun and light hearted and the WOD was challenging (again, a perfect combination). If you live around this area (which has multiple crossfit options), I would highly recommend Carbon. My only complaint (and this is a National complaint) is the high charges for visiting crossfit members. We all pay a lot of money to be a member of our local box and it doesn't take a lot of work to add a visitor for an hour - I wish the theme of high charges was somehow addressed by the Crossfit community at large.

Always filthy, always. The staff is lazy, the management does nothing to keep that place in good…read moreorder. From the moment you walk into the vestibule to get to your playing surface (any of them) it's a rat hole of dust, garbage, lazy staff that simply sits at the front desk, and nobody walking around ensuring cleaniliness. Gum all over the courts, nets and benches always in the way, can't keep people on staff. It's obvious that it's owned by hockey people that are over the boarder to the north, they simply DO NOT CARE!!! I'd give no stars if that was an option.

Amazing great for basketball and soccer fields too all people welcome there to play and cheat to…read moreget in

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

Loads of fun! I really enjoy the group work outs. They change the work out routines every class…read moreand keep it fresh. Depending on your fitness level, some classes are more challenging than others, and your encouraged to work to your level of fitness. I did the groupon and the deal is definitely worth it. They even extended it another month to us for a price that was nearly the same.

Great class! I signed up initially through Groupon and have renewed twice for more of this great…read moreworkout. The instructors make every class unique. You never know from day to day what challenges await you on your fitness journey. Conquering the sledding hill is never easy, but each time you can feel you are getting better....getting stronger. I will never look at an outdoor park the same again as I now see all the opportunities around me to challenge me mentally and physically. Schedule constraints will force me to take a hiatus from the class for the summer, but I'll be back in the fall!