Evolve Fitness Training

4.0 mi

I'm 37 and haven't worked out regularly since my mid 20's. Coach Drew (owner) and his team have…read moretaken the time to help formulate a plan to get me back in shape and meet my personal goals. They have created a culture of honor at the gym with a fun atmosphere. There are all shapes, sizes, and ages that attend and all are made to feel welcome. I can't say enough about how much I appreciate what this organization has done for my health. I plan to attend this gym for years to come.

This place is uniquely awesome…read more I've been to many of the gyms in the blono area and this one has something different. The difference is the passion and care of the Coaches. Drew takes a special interest in each one of his members in a way that I've never experienced. If you don't go for a couple of days, you can bet you'll get a text from Drew. Unlike other gyms, he'll reach out to you simply because he wants you to improve, not just because your renewal date is coming up. They also regularly program interesting workouts to keep you on your toes. Over the course of 18 months, the workouts never got easy because Drew kept finding ways to keep them challenging. During my time at Be Strong, I truly felt like I had a community of people who cared about my personal progression. Ever since I moved away from Bloomington, I've been trying to figure out how to replace this truly special experience.

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Four Seasons Legacy Center

2.4

(21 reviews)

1.5 mi

FS1 great facility but poorly managed. They should have sold it when they had the chance. They…read moreblame the pandemic for loss of members but the other BN fitness centers survived. Management needs to look in the mirror. Do not waste your money here.

The hours are terrible. They open late Sunday morning and close early on weekends. Their holiday…read morehours are not ideal for anyone but the staff. They certainly do not think about the customers when they set these hours during the holidays. It makes the place beyond crowded with such limited times to work out. The place is not clean. I have been a member for many years. The weekdays staff at the front desk M-Friday is great. The Sunday staff lacks customer service. Disappointed in how the CEO does not seem to care or make changes even though they take surveys, and the members have shared their dissatisfaction with the hours as noted in another review on here. This place is going down the tubes fast.

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Gold's Gym

4.6

(7 reviews)

42.9 mi

I have worked out in hundreds of different gyms due to travel and the fact I am old, and this is in…read morethe top 5 I have ever been to! The staff is so nice, it is always clean, most members clean after themselves and out the weights back, and you can leave your keys and bag out while your working out. They equipment is maintained, they have great variety and the recent renovation made it even better! I look forward to coming back to Peoria just because of Gold's!

Really don't want to let the secret out on this one, but Amy G.'s Classes whittle the pounds right…read moreoff! INCHES...TALKING INCHES PEOPLE!!! Truly motivational training. Just when your muscles feel like they are bursting out of the skin Amy G gets on the mic and yells "no one's legs have fallen of yet, keep pedaling!! Grrrrr "are we still friends?' " fiesta timel". "no more Peanut Butter cup Eggs!" Love it Amy. You're an inspiration to us all! Thank you!!

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Chenoa Fitness Center

(2 reviews)

23.8 mi

I love any place that will let you pay for the year option, great family owned place always trying…read moreto bring in more.

This place is the best! It has all the work out equipment you could possibly want and even two…read moretanning beds and an infrared sauna! The owners do a great job supporting their local community and offering several classes including yoga, cardio drumming, toddler gymnastics, amongst others for a very reasonable price. My favorite part is that with a key fob you can get in before and after staffed hours which is perfect for those with daytime jobs and young families. Highly recommend the Chenoa Fitness Center to anybody who's close enough to drive to it!!

Crossroad Cafe serving samples at the MCO Open House

The Crossroads Cafe.

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Some weight machines and cardio machines.

Planet Fitness

2.5

(20 reviews)

34.9 mi

If you want to smell like weed after your workouts then come here. Nothing more refreshing while…read moregetting cardio in than breathing in waves of burnt cannabis.

No hot water since Wednesday. Nothing like going to the gym for a work out and then you have to…read moretake an ice cold shower. My bad I thought I was paying for the ability to shower after my work out also. not the first time I've experienced this at this location.

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Dynamic Fitness Center

3.1

(7 reviews)

68.3 mi

I've been a member for over a year and have loved it. I love going during the middle of the day as…read moreit usually has the least amount of people. Once the new building opens there will be even more room. This place has everything you need to target any muscle group. You just have to be educated enough to know how to use each machine.

At first. This was a great gym. However, no communication to other members stating their move…read more Called the facility when they were originally located in Coal City and no answer. Drove past the place and it was EMPTY! Checked my email and had no notice of the move but money kept being taking out of my account. Today I had cancelled and was told, "it wasn't a big notice of the move" but they had placed it on Facebook. I do not have a Facebook. So how would I know? Honestly, so disappointed.

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Just Kettlebells

(2 reviews)

1.8 mi

I have tried many gyms and group fitness classes around the area & kettlebells is the first class…read moreand more importantly the first instructor that I have worked with and seen noticeable results during my 6 week session! I feel strong and I love it. I loved seeing my arms and waist develop! & Sometimes I sweat MORE during a session than I do with cardio classes. Kettlebells is a fun comprehensive workout that improves your core and challenges you to be STRONG. Eileen strives to build excellent form so you have the foundation to succeed.

My husband and I just finished the Level I class at Just Kettlebells. We both enjoyed the new…read morechallenge of working with kettlebells. Eileen is very knowledgeable and is a terrific instructor. She is positive in her comments and makes valuable suggestions for improvement. We are looking forward to taking her class again in April.

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Refinery

3.9

(27 reviews)

43.7 mi

The correct corporate information for this place (from Illinois Secretary of State website) is:…read moreERWIN'S GYM, BALLROOM & BANQUET CENTER, INC., 2302 W JOHN ST CHAMPAIGN IL 61821-6835. To get a sense of what Refinery is like, check out reviews for his apartment company: https://www.yelp.com/biz/campus-property-management-champaign-9?osq=cpm+apartments&override_cta=Request+information I called 4/16 and spoke to Bailey. I was interested in student plan $40 initiation fee, $35/mo. I visited 4/17 and dealt with the woman at the counter. I repeatedly told her that I wanted the $40/$35 student plan. She handed me a contract for a 12 month plan, which I did not want. After going in circles with her for a bit of time, she took my credit card and fiddled with her computer. Then she handed me paperwork showing completely incorrect charges. I asked her to reverse them and fix the problem. Eventually, she gave up and got her manager, Tony, involved. Tony worked on the computer for a bit and at one point, I had several pending $64 charges on my card. Then he seemed to have the problem under control and he charged my card $40 and $18.72. Since $18.72 is more than 1/2 of $35, that charge didn't make any sense for half a month. I called Tony on 4/17 and told him that I had several authorizations on my card still. I asked if we could just forget it all and cancel the membership and refund everything, including the $40 and $18.72. He said no problem, and I emailed him a copy of the credit card bill showing the current state of it. On 4/18, two charges moved from authorization to posted - $40 and $18.72. I emailed a copy of the statement to Tony and requested that he refund the charges, as we had both agreed. It's now nearly two weeks later and I still have charges on my card. I have filed complaints with BBB and Illinois Attorney General. If they don't come to their senses soon, I'll file a lawsuit in small claims court. Having all these authorizations on my card made it impossible for me to shop for groceries for three days. I wish businesses were much more careful with charges that they post to customer cards. Accidental charges aren't just frustrating to see and resolve, they can have unanticipated consequences for cardholders. For more information on management personnel and their names, check the BBB listing for Refinery. DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS GYM UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE

Most negative part is the cancellation policy. My wife cancels a few days into the current month…read moreand she owes for that month (which is fine), but for the next month too? Not cool (this after cancelling all Zumba classes with little to no notice). When I handed in my form to cancel at the beginning of 2020, we were still charged for months afterwards. They eventually honored it, but only after having to get on them numerous times. Equipment selection is good, but definitely dated (Mandelbaum from Seinfeld would feel at home). The classes are not given in dedicated rooms, but instead are given upstairs in an area that is alternatively used for events like weddings. It's a little odd. They started getting cheap by not turning on the AC for the wife's zumba class (claiming the AC was broken). I hate franchised gyms like Planet Fitness, so this placed looked promising in comparison. Ultimately, it disappointed.

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Paxton Community and Wellness Center

(1 review)

46.8 mi

What a great little gym! Lots of equipment and space. Tracey and Denise are beyond friendly,…read moresupportive of the community and helpful! Will be back next time I'm in town visiting!

Stronger Together

(7 reviews)

3.9 mi

I never thought I'd say this, but: I actually LOOK FORWARD to my workouts since starting up at…read moreMLBBC! I've been a member for 3 months now. I am 41 years old and I have never in my life seen muscle definition like I do now! I've never had sweat dripping from my head onto my mat before. I just don't push myself in my workouts when I do it alone. MLBBC pushes you to be stronger but in a way you feel cared for. It is such a positive environment too! I look forward to the hugs I get upon entering the gym. I feel like everyone there is cheering for me. I am focused when I'm there. Just try it. Try the one week free trial. You won't be sorry.

MyLeanBody Bootcamp is a hugely positive women's gym that is guaranteed to give you results. The…read moreworkouts are tough but designed for maximum results. Since joining, my arms are stronger and I've lost pounds and inches. The free trial offered is well worth the try!

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Miller Park

4.5

(13 reviews)

1.6 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

Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

4.7

47.4 mi

Landmark review: I have been here twice for birthday parties…read moreand this is not a bad park district pool. It has a nice splash pad zero depot pool with a slide at the opposite end. The kids seem to enjoy these birthday parties a lot. No one really checks the guest list when you host a private party. You also get access to the party room upstairs. All of this for 125 dollars which covers 2 hours and 15 guest. Given the low price I can see why lots of families host birthday parties at the pool.

This is one of the nicest park aquatics centers in this part of Illinois. It is availablle for lap…read moreswim, water exercise, lessons, free swim, reserved parties, and more. The air and water temperatures are kept at national standards, the staff is totally professional, the guards are very well trained and supervised, and the kiddie pool is wonderful for tykes and their parents.

Sholem Aquatic Center

3.3

(6 reviews)

44.1 mi

As an early bird, there is nothing that beats an early morning swim, especially when it gets to be…read moreat an outdoor pool on a beautiful cool summer morning. Sholem provided the perfect spot for this morning's swim! While I can't speak to this facility during a busier time, I can speak to my experience in the pools earlier hours. I was able to walk up to their admission desk and, after talking briefly with the friendly desk worker, I paid my $6 to swim and headed into the locker room. During my swim, there was never more than 4 people in the pool and I was able to swim in one of their 3 lanes for most of my swim. Additionally, while the air was a little chilly this morning, the pool temperature was perfect! I thoroughly enjoyed my swim and would recommend this spot to anyone looking. I also eyed a pretty awesome lazy river that I'd like to take a few laps through if I find myself itching to swim again before I head back to St. Louis!

I was only here once, but had a great time. A cheap way to cool off and have some summer fun! The…read morewaterslides are awesome. Remember to flatten your body to get that speed! Didn't try the lazy river-those things have a history of making people sick. Tons of fun splashy play type stuff for little kids. The only reason they don't get five stars is the lack of a diving board. Come on people, if you're going to spend a ton to build a massive aqua complex, you put in a diving board.

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Two water slides

Shirk Center

3.3

2.6 mi

Poor choice of machines, often too busy to get in a good workout as well. More amateur gym goers…read morewon't have much of a problem though.

Great indoor track field. Not much sitting room. Overall nice track, parking not terrible.read more

Holiday Park & Pool

3.8

(4 reviews)

0.8 mi

Review Visit: October 22nd, 2014…read more Holiday Park was a nice stop in Bloomington. It came at the tail end of a day of exploring a lot of parks in Bloomington. From what I remember, it was a pretty nice park. Bigger than I was expecting. There is a pool/swimming area for people of all ages to enjoy. It was closed for the season when I visited. There was a big lake adjacent to it that was nice to walk along. It would've been cool to experience the water park, but there is always another day. If you are in the area and the season is just right, take your family/kids/friends/strangers (okay, maybe not strangers) to the park. Between the pool, playground area, a lake to walk along, its a nice little gem of a place to visit.

We love holiday pool. The facilities are great, the staff is friendly, and we always have a good…read moretime there. The extra hour for members before the pool is open to the public is a great perk.

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G J Mecherle Memorial State Farm Park

4.0

0.8 mi

Beautiful, spacious park with deluxe pool, shelters, grills, playgrounds, mini golf, disc golf,…read moreball field, tennis, volleyball, and pickleball courts, fishing. Access limited to State Farm employees and retirees.

Great facility! Fantastic picnic areas and shelters. The pool area is amazing with water slides…read moreand lazy river. Mini golf is always fun too. The only downside is they just don't let you bring in alcohol. :-(

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Anytime Fitness

3.5

(14 reviews)

5.3 mi

Visiting for the wkend from Minneapolis. Nicest Anytime by far. Very clean and well cared for…read more Large amount of free weights and functional fitness area with kettlebells and TRX equipment. In addition a studio area and of course cardio heaven. Highly recommend you visit. Keep up the great work at this location!!!!!!

The best owner around so nice and sweet She will listen to…read moreyour ideas great deal going on now Join for $1 including key fob for first month Very clean gym