Crossfit Peoria

(5 reviews)

39.0 mi

I am a recently retired D1 athlete and wanted to try this place out and not only was the facility…read morenice and spread out, but the staff there was super welcoming and helpful. Very quick to answer any questions I had before I even got to ask. I highly recommend this to anyone interested!

I was visiting Bloomington for work and wanted to get a few workouts in while in the road.The…read moreseccond I walked into Crossfit Bloomington I was welcomed with open arms. The coaches honestly made me feel like a member. They me feel like I was family. I met Kristen and Bill and instantly felt like we were best friends. Bill is a great coach. He took time to ensure each athlete was doing the reps 100% correctly in a encouraging and safe way. I can't wait to visit Bloomingtin again so I can workout with such an incredible community. Thank you for being what exactly Crossfit is supposed to be, an open minded community full of positive vibes, exercise and fun.

From the corner by their rig. This only shows a 1/5 of total training space. Plenty of room during a class to focus on the WOD.

Reception waiting area just outside the training room.

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DMH Crossfit Enhance

67.1 mi

This is One of the best Crossfit gyms in America. . Amazing coaches- knowledgeable, friendly,…read morededicated. super facility - it's huge and well kept. it's more than a gym it's a community. Everyone knows everyone. It inspires to work out here. Have seen some dramatic transformations here.

Smart Strength Fitness

93.5 mi

It's been about 15 years since I have worked out like this! I was nervous that I would walk in and…read morebe intimidated by the people and the workouts...not the case. Tori and James are amazing instructors. They don't make you feel out of shape, and they don't push you to the point of injury or embarrassment. I have been twice now and both of them have been very encouraging and have given modifications if the particular exercise is too advanced for me at this point. I intend to sign up with a monthly membership now and look forward to getting myself healthy and back in shape. I definitely recommend this gym!

From the owner: SSF specializes in providing members with a 45-minute challenging, yet very fun workout! As a group…read morecircuit training facility, we believe in motivating one another and truly focusing on form, strength, and endurance. You'll be hooked after the first class!

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Five Alarm Fitness

39.0 mi

I often travel to Bloomington for work, and Five Alarm has become my home away from home. Catie and…read moreErica are great coaching, and the entire community is very welcoming. Highly recommend this gym if you're traveling, or looking for a permanent home.

University Ave CrossFit

81.8 mi

VERY nice gym!! I'll definitely be back! Extremely clean and updated facilities. I came in for a…read moredrop in and opted to do some of my own programming. The owner was very nice and allowed me to use the space - even though there was a class going on. I know that's usually frowned upon, but I really appreciated that he allowed me to do my thing in a designated area. Otherwise - as an outsider, I really liked that the classes worked out together to do the WOD. There wasn't any side business going on (some gyms will have really competitive folks working out in the background while a class is going on and sometimes it can be intimidating and awkward). Again, I really appreciate the owner and his hospitality! I will be back. I encourage visitors to stop in - really nice quality space!!!!

From the owner: Forging elite fitness in Champaign, IL. Whether you are an athlete looking to improve or just…read morebeginning your fitness journey, this is the gym for you. Our CrossFit program is scalable to any fitness level and are coaches are ready to help you realize your fitness goals - no matter your age, ability, or experience. We can't wait to meet you!

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Capital City CrossFit

4.7

(3 reviews)

61.0 mi

I was in Springfield for a training class for work. I googled the crossfit gyms in the area and…read morethis box happened to be the only one with a class that fit my schedule. I got lucky and it turned out to be a good gym to go to. The coaches were pretty young but very welcoming and knowledgable. The WOD that day was great to get me moving after having to sit all day in training. The only downside was that there were so many classes back to back, it seemed a bit chaotic so the coaches were all over the place.

Awesome affiliate with a massive area for training and well informed trainers who provide a safe…read moreand enjoyable quality experience. Couldn't be happier to have spent the past 5+ years as a member of this established community.

Instinct Fitness and Wellness

4.8

(4 reviews)

62.3 mi

I'm a sixty-eight year old that started working with Molly last summer. She has made the…read moreexperience enjoyable. I never thought I'd do cross-fit, but I am and I'm getting stronger. Molly, with her wealth of knowledge in fittness customizes workouts, so you are challenged, but are not injured. She also wrote, at home, work out programs for me which are great for inbetween training sessions. Molly has a nutriention program available as well. I got a sample of it in her women's retreat last weekend. I went into the retreat fighting winter blues, and left feeling refreshed. I'd recommend it if she has another one. Molly is very knowledgeable and encouraging. She's a trainer that has become a friend.

This is my first experience with an actual CrossFit gym, and I will never go back to "regular"…read moreworkouts. There are several trainers here, and so far I've worked with Tim, Molly, and Caroline. They each have different training styles, but they are all excellent, kind, and will push you to do your best. It's a bit intimidating to come in here at first as someone who is incredibly out of shape, because the place feels exceptionally hardcore when you walk in. Most of the people there are already in incredible shape, the equipment looks intense and a bit scary, and the music is loud and tough. However, after just a few minutes in here you'll find all of the members are very welcoming. Everyone had to start somewhere, and the members seem legitimately glad you're there. They have "on ramp" classes for the inexperienced in order to teach you all of the moves and the proper form for everything so you don't get hurt. Although I haven't been coming here long, there is a great sense of community and a great resource for getting into prime shape. I look forward to many more workouts here!

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CrossFit Bond

77.3 mi

Awesome Crossfit Box in the quad cities,…read more My go to when I'm in town for work!! Thanks to the coaches for great workouts

Riverplex

2.8

(28 reviews)

0.7 mi

I used to belong here. I joined because the location included a pool and a large hot tub…read moreoverlooking the Illinois River. While soaking in front of a huge glass window in the hot tub, you can actually see the bald eagles nesting in the trees on the other side of the Illinois River! But that's about it. The place is being run by idiots, all on the city payroll -- usually guys wearing tight body shirts who spend most of their time working out on the machines while giving scant attention to the "problems" all around them. The workout machine area overlooking all of this is virtually deserted with no supervision and no customers, particularly in the evening hours after work (one has to wonder why?). This encourages pilfering and chronic theft in the locker areas, among other things. Then a white school bus arrives and unloads various people on a hot summer day, who stand around talking to each other in the Olympic-size pool, thus preventing anyone from swimming laps until after they and their white bus leave two hours later. If one tries to complain, a guy in a tight body shirt comes over to tell you your behavior is not acceptable. Meanwhile, the people off the bus could be drowning from no supervision for all he knows because, up to then, he and his "crew" are busy talking to various types about tomorrow's big game at the events center! It is a big political operation to keep everyone happy during the summer heat and the drop-dead months of cold winter, so they will not throw rocks or steal hubcaps (as well as cars parked nearby) due to the lack of personal safety on the streets around the place --which has been funded by tax monies -- that is from those who pay taxes. Somebody made a lot of money building this place. Then they use it to stick it to the taxpaying citizens to keep some people "happy" who are "needy" and unhappy for whatever reasons. But watch for Mr. Body T. Shirt to run for mayor next time around, since he knows how to make the big shots with the real money happy.

Incredibly unsafe environment. After several months of harassment by another member, we escalated…read morethe case to the building level management who informed us they had no instrument at their disposal to enforce the code of conduct they expect of their members, and that we should just ignore the intimidation of the other member. We hate to leave this place, particularly because of the relationships that we have formed with so many good people here, but the dereliction of the duty of care by management is just unacceptable and morally questionable. I hate to say it, but you'd be safer going somewhere that values member safety over money.

The RiverPlex offers Les Mills classes, including Body Pump.

Indoor splash pool and lazy river at the RiverPlex.

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Strength training area overlooking the Illinois River.

Miller Park

4.5

(13 reviews)

34.4 mi

Good park that's one of the best things about Bloomington. It of course has a zoo, the most notable…read morething about it. Miller Park is also a place for other recreational activities such as shooting hoops and walking. Has a playground to entertain young children. There's also a lake that has a cool bridge that makes for classic scenery. An interesting history about it. It's the largest park in the city to be sure. The park is best known for the zoo. Actually it has an interesting history itself. The zoo has its own business page on Yelp. As for the rest of the park, there's other stuff worth exploring. There's a pretty big lake. Go take a walk across the stone bridge. The park also has a mini golf course and softball fields among other things. Also check out a preserved steam locomotive. There's also a pavilion for those wanting to have a picnic. Has lots of activities throughout the year including festivals and fireworks. It's located east of Morris Avenue and south of Wood Street. They also have entertainment such as outdoor theater.

Great place to walk or relax. Has a splash pool for kids, a pavilion for events, paddle boating on…read morea lake, a stocked lake for fishing, trails to walk around, picnic areas, a gazebo, a baseball field, a monument to war veterans, a monument to firefighters, lots of open fields both in the sun, and shade, and easy access to downtown Bloomington. We went to the zoo, and then we spent two hours just exploring.

I love Miller Park is my favorite place

Pavilion

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View of Lake

ROC Ice Cream and Mini Golf'

Environment: GREAT I will definitely come there again!…read moreThe environment is so nice. And the mini golf was so much fun in such a beautiful place!

Review Visit: June 13th, 2016…read more A perfect combination of fun and delicious. I have, admittedly, been here many times before June 13th. But that is neither here nor there. The only thing you need to know is that this place has cheap mini golf and some of the best ice cream around. The mini golf portion is about $5.50 a person, young ones being cheaper. The course is your typical 18 holes. But this course is quite challenging and I have only sunk a few Hole-in-Ones here. There is a sweet deep blue fountain/waterfall that runs through most of the park. My ball has gone in the water more times than I care to admit. The challenging but fun course aside, the real gem here is their ice cream. Imported all the way from Madison, Wisconsin, this is some of the best that I have. It easily is in my Top 3. My usual is a Caramel ChocoLatte. Sooooo good. The company they get it from is called Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream and I really want to visit Madison, Wisconsin one day to have ice cream directly from them. All in all, a great place to spend an afternoon putting balls and devouring ice cream. This is actually one of the few places on my blog that falls into two categories. Mini Golf and Ice Cream Shack, since you can pop in and enjoy ice cream without ever stepping on the green.

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Mini Golf Course

Five Points Washington

3.1

(12 reviews)

9.0 mi

Very clean, modern gym equipment, helpful staff and the extras!…read moreClasses Senior Center Pool Theater Library

Great venue love watching my niece and nephew perform in the dance recitals always a fun time and…read moreplace to go!