Great gym overall! It does get pretty busy, but the space is usually very clean. Occasionally…read morethings can get a bit messy during peak hours, but it's still a solid place to work out. Loved cycle class

Overall, I really like Vasa Fitness. I've been a member for 2 years, and overall have had positive…read moreexperiences. It's by far one of the most affordable gyms around with friendly staff, professional trainers, excellent classes, a great selection of machines, equipment and facilities including pool, steam and sauna. Lately, however, some negatives have been marring the overall experience. VASA did a massive membership drive/upgrade at the end of 2025 which has increased foot traffic dramatically. It's rare to visit now and not have a wait to use machines (especially treadmills). And speaking of treadmills, there are currently 3 treadmills out of order, and it appears that 1 or 2 are missing, given the spacing in the first row of machines. My second and bigger criticism is the subpar housekeeping, specifically the men's locker room toilets. There has been an ongoing issue with at least one toilet being clogged by paper and waste. And often multiple stalls with no toilet paper. There has been one stall marked "out of order" for a week. Yesterday and today there was another toilet clogged, and the other two stalls with no paper. Other times I've seen toilets clogged and water that has overflowed. Really disgusting to walk through that! Overall, I give this gym 4 stars for equipment and facilities offered. Sadly, they deserve 1 star for maintenance and housekeeping.

Great facility and trainers. I've been going for almost a year and it's been helpful to stay on a…read moreschedule and continue to increase my fitness level.

From the owner: Functional Training is the engagement in exercises that mimic or recreate everyday movement. These…read moretypes of exercises typically involve the use of your full body and multiple muscle groups. This style of training builds and sculpts lean, functional muscle and all can be found at F45 Training. The fixed, 45 minute duration of our workouts exists to provide a timing structure to maximize our members' growth and progress. Our daily workouts vary the amount of exercise stations, the Work Time / Rest Time ratio and the number of repetitions through the "Exercise Circuit" of each day. This provides a challenging workout for our clientele that is always evolving and never the same. The motivation and encouragement in a Group Training facility create a pulsing, upbeat environment where goals are met and exceeded. Communities promoting fitness, good health and growth are forged in F45 studios around the world and are the source of our strength as an international brand.

ForwardFit is not your typical gym. It's a warehouse style, no-frills type spot that offer various…read morefitness classes from Metabolic Circuit Training, Boxing, Tabata, TRX, OCR training and yoga. I only dropped in for 1 class, as I don't live in the area (out of state), but if I did, I would definitely join. There seems to be a nice variety of classes offered and I can imagine they are all quite challenging and offer a great total body workout. I tried the Metabolic Circuit class and it definitely kicked my butt. The class focused on a combination of several exercises, each done for 30-seconds with a 20-second recovery in between where you move on to the next exercise in the rotation. Some of the exercises included in the class I took were skull crushers, burpees & pull-ups, weighted squat, bus drivers, TRX push-up to plank, kettlebell snatches, and a shuffle with ball slam. All of which were killer and worked out my entire body. The class began with a short warm-up, followed by 3 complete rounds of each exercise in the circuit. We finished out the class with a 5-minute challenge which included kettlebell swings, air squats, push-ups, bent over rows and sit-ups. AMRAP within 5 minutes. And of course some post-class stretching. Bill is the main trainer. He is very friendly and has great energy. Bill added some humor here & there throughout the class here to keep everyone smiling. He consistently checked in on me during the workout to make sure I was using proper technique for each exercise and helped make adjustments to my form as needed. There were two other trainers on-site as well during the workout encouraging participants and helping with form adjustments to keep everyone safe. Side note: they also offer post-workout nutrition (bars and fresh smoothies), and massage as well. **Didn't snap any pictures as I was pressed for time, and also too busy getting my butt kicked. But Bill snapped some pics and made them into a collage he posted on his Instagram, so I will save and share that one.**

ForwardFit is more than a gym - it's a community of people who love a good sweat session and…read moreencourage one another. Short and sweet classes (1 hour each) are led by trainers that keeps you moving and burning some serious calories. The Metabolic Circuit class totally kicked my butt the first time I went. The class is set up so you do 30-seconds of an exercise, 20-second recovery through 10 exercises. That's one round. Bill, the owner and one of the trainers, will push you through 3 rounds and then a finisher, which is sure to wear you out. (Battle rope for 3 minutes, anyone?) The boxing classes are SO GOOD. I should note that these classes are boxing fitness classes - this is not a boxing class were you'll end up fighting someone. Most work is done on punching bags, but there's also plenty of other exercises mixed in. Boxing has been my favorite class so far because it's something I had never tried. Discovering it has been a fun experience that doesn't end up feeling like dragging myself to a gym for a class. I can't say too much about the yoga classes because I've only been to one, but it was alright. I'm much more interested in the circuit and boxing classes. The thing that really makes this gym special is the people. Since it's class based, you see the same people almost every time you go. They are a welcoming group and very encouraging. I was blown away that the group cheered me on as I finished my finisher in my first circuit class. Bill has made an awesome gym and an even better atmosphere and community to be a part of.

I joined almost one year ago and I have learned so much and gained confidence I haven't had in…read moreyears. I joined to look good for my daughter's wedding and I have stayed because of the community and group workouts. It's a fabulous place!!

Amazing gym and even better people! the owners and coaches are very knowledgeable and the best…read moremotivators. The programming offers a good variety.

Clean and well presented. The area is safe and well kept. Love the area and the surrounding shopsread more

I've been meaning to check out hotworx for some time now especially since I've seen some classes on…read moreclass pass. I decided to sign up for a free trial to see what is it all about. The Wheaton location is somewhat hidden among us surrounding stores, but it's easy enough to find. Upon arrival, door access is controlled through a mobile apps so since I wasn't registered yet, one of the staff members kindly let me in. We went through a brief questionnaire discussing why I was interested in joining and what fitness goals. I was hoping to achieve this year. I was then given a tour of the facility and led to my scheduled class, which was hot yoga. Each class takes place in its own sauna, designed to accommodate about 2 to 3 people at a time. The workout itself is guided through a screen inside the sauna,which I personally did not enjoy. Classes like yoga, Pilates, it can be challenging to follow independently, and I value having an instructor present to demonstrate proper form and correct posture when needed. That hands-on guidance makes a big difference for me.. HOTWORX offers two membership packages. The highest one right now it's $80 unlimited classes at home and in person, that includes a small weight machine area in the back, you have to purchase their supplies such as their towel, mat, and one other item. It also includes an app to use on your phone to count your calories, food intake and all that great stuff. Overall, the staff was welcoming, friendly, professional, but the concept just wasn't the right fit for me. Also, if you ever plan to take a free trial, make sure to wear almost nothing and take a ton of water with you and a towel because you will sweat and be hot!!!

Parks plus fitness has been remodeled, it's really nice. They keep it clean, and well-maintained.read more

Just wanted to check in and let everyone know that I still workout here every time I visit Chicago!…read moreCan't believe this review is 4 years old! Crazy! Parks plus has only improved over the years and all the equipment has been updated which is awesome. Way better than Lifetime & Planet Fitness IMO.

Excellent coaching, consistent training and easy way to build a great base of strength for any…read moresport! Highly recommend!

Great format that is approachable for beginners and extremely friendly team of trainers who invest…read morein getting to know the customers and their goals and ailments.

This is a very spacious Planet Fitness. Not many diverse machines but they have a lot of the…read moremachines they do have (like 2-3 of one type of machine). It does get crowded here. Locker rooms are always clean. No broken equipment, friendly staff good vibes.

I am a member here. Nice people. But an especially loud shout out to staff member, Annette. She…read moresaved my workout! The pull-down rope attachments are very popular and are often in use or break or go missing. Tonight there were none to be found. She cheerily looked for one throughout the club with no success. I was trying to figure out how to salvage my workout when Annette approached me with a new rope. She had found pieces from two broken ones behind the desk and fashioned one good one from them. Fantastic! Thanks, Annette!!!