I recently started F45 in Skokie and absolutely love it! Since I'm in law school on Tuesdays and…read moreThursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with only a few breaks in between, I can't make it to the Skokie studio those days. Luckily, I found another F45 studio right off the Diversey Brown Line . I have a three-hour break between my Constitutional Law class and my evening class (which always drags). Going home isn't an option because I know I wouldn't make it back to campus. So, F45 Lincoln Park North turned out to be the perfect solution. I hop on the train after my second class, get about 45 minutes to study, and then do the F45 class. The trainers there are fantastic! Shout out to Katelyn and Ashley, who I see every Tuesday, and to Keely, who taught me on a Friday, my very first day at F45 Lincoln Park North. Thank you, F45, for having me on Tuesdays and making my day both productive and fun!

I've never felt stronger or looked forward to working out more since joining F45. Super positive…read moreenvironment, the trainers are amazing (love classes with Katelyn and Keely!!), and the gym is clean and spacious. So grateful for this community!

Great club go there everytime I am in Chicago if you stay at versy hotel you can work out there for…read morefree and a great parking garage at the century.

This gym is the definition of you get what you pay for. All the necessities, but it is very dirty…read more No one wipes down the machines and on weekdays it can get too packed to properly work out. There is water dripping from the ceiling and they just use buckets to collect it. This has been going on for months. They also sell candy from a vending machine?? Really?

If you're looking for a gym that offers a variety of classes -- look no further…read more I'm not a gym enthusiast but I do enjoy trying different workout classes. I struggled to find a gym that offered a good variety all throughout the day, every day, so I could always find something to fit in my schedule. FFC East Lakeview has AWESOME group fitness classes. One of my new faves is Werq with Jennifer - she is SO sweet, hilarious, and enthusiastic, I actually smile the whole time and realize I love the class -- and that's coming from someone who does not love working out. On top of that the gym offers a whole lot more. 2 floors of workout equipment. A spa with - dare I say - one of the best massages I've ever had from Winly. A large locker room with showers and amenities. A lap pool and hot tub. And one of the best perks - 2 hours of free parking (and additional hours for reduced rates) in the attached garage. Sarah, the manager, is the SWEETEST. She responds to every single request, in a timely manner, and is always the most professional in her responses, and helpful, too. I really enjoy bumping into her at the gym and I know she's always there to help and support with anything needed from members. Overall this gym is a win for me, and I recommend you check it out! I just have 1 tiny piece of feedback... PLEASE repaint the ugly pastel lime ish green color that is everywhere. It is hideous. LOVE EVERYTHING ELSE THOUGH!

There's constant closures for maintenance at FFC East Lakeview. The showers were closed for days,…read morethe gym was closed for an entire day, today the locker rooms are closed. It's aggravating.

I don't usually write reviews, but after seeing a recent negative one, I felt the need to share…read morewhat actually happened. I've been a member here for about 9 years, and if I could give Quads 1000000000 stars, I would. One of the main reasons I've stayed is how well this gym is managed. Over the past few years, after Sharon took over, she has clearly invested a lot into improving the space, renovations, new equipment, and better layout, and it shows. More importantly, Sharon and all the staff members take action to address everyone's concerns and have maintained something rare: a respectful training environment. These actions must not be undermined by the revenge of someone who was not allowed to break the gym's rules and policies. I was actually the person who reported the incident mentioned in that negative review 3 days ago. What was happening wasn't just "intense training"; it was excessive, repeated weight slamming that echoed across the entire gym, even between floors. It was disruptive to pretty much everyone there. When staff addressed it, they remained calm and professional, simply asking the member to follow the gym's rules. Instead of adjusting, the member pushed back aggressively, insisting on doing things his way and acting as if his training style gave him more rights than everyone else in the gym. That's not how a shared space works. To be clear, this has nothing to do with experience level. Some of the most serious, experienced, and professional lifters and bodybuilding competitors here train heavy and intensely, but they do so with control and respect. They understand the difference between pushing limits without creating that level of disruption or putting unnecessary stress on the equipment. This situation wasn't about "powerlifting." It was about refusing to follow basic gym rules and being disruptive. Problems like this tend to come from new lifters who confuse noise, ego-slam weights, ignore etiquette, and try to draw attention to their progress instead of focusing on proper form and control. The front desk handled the situation exactly how they should have: respectfully, clearly, and consistently with the rules. The claim in the other review that staff were "harassing" or "violent" is simply not true based on what I personally witnessed. No one was aggressive except the member who refused to cooperate. Instead of adjusting, the member pushed back aggressively, insisting on doing things his way and acting as if his training style gave him more rights than everyone else in the gym. When things didn't go his way, the review reads more like frustration than a fair account of the situation. What concerns me is how damaging that kind of review can be to a business that is clearly trying to do the right thing. This gym has built its reputation over decades, and it doesn't reflect reality when situations like this are misrepresented. I respect that management didn't bend the rules just to avoid conflict. They stood by their standards and treated the situation consistently, which is exactly what you want in a gym. At the end of the day, everyone pays the same membership fee. No one gets extra privileges at the expense of everyone else's experience. If you're looking for a gym that continues to invest in its members and maintains a respectful, serious training environment, this is exactly that place.

Quads gym is a great place for people actively in the fitness community and newcomers alike. I…read morestarted my membership here in January 2025 after being tired of the commercial gyms not having the variety of equipment I would like to use and people hogging machines just to be on their phones. The moment I walked in I was greeted by the owner Sharon and given a tour. I immediately fell in love with the atmosphere, The history behind the gym and love everyone had for it. It was clear to me this wasn't just a gym it was a community. The gym members and staff have welcomed me with open arms and after more than a year here I have not gone back to any other gym and now call this my second home. They have a variety of different equipment, cardio machines and even a posing room. I always recommend this gym to anyone I know. The staff here is excellent and they work hard on maintaining the gym standards, cleanliness, and keeping the machines in working order. This place has anything you'll need to take your fitness journey to the next level. If you're thinking of switching to a new gym I recommend giving this one a try

The gym itself is great. My one star review is for the employees. My gym membership was randomly…read morecanceled by an employee named Heather. Called the gym to find out what the issue was. Another employee named Connor said he would investigate and talk to Heather. Well that investigation was fairly quick. Connor emailed me back immediately stating that my membership was "mistakenly" canceled by Heather. Who mistakenly cancels a gym membership?? What a poor excuse, Connor. And supposedly my card on file was not valid for the month of January 2026. But the same card was valid all of 2024 and 2025 and they sure took my money. I decided to spend my money else where. Do better guys, your poor excuses can lose a lot of customers.

I really like this place and as a gym it's nice and clean, staff are usually helpful and kind. I…read morereally like this place and the atmosphere and people are very nice. My one issue is the billing department. I pay 75$ a month to have a membership here, and when I got a knee injury that required crutches and a massive heavy metal brace around my leg, my Doctor told me I was not allowed to work out until I was cleared by her as I might need surgery. This did not warrant a good enough reason for them to let me cancel my membership (because I can still do arm workouts according to them). During my four month recovery I was still charged a 15$ fee instead of the entire amount. Then, when I'm finally cleared and ready to get back to the gym my monthly membership charge declined, and I immediately noticed and put enough money in my account to pay for it. To my surprise the next day I got a charge for $98 instead of $75, and when I called they said their reasoning was because there's a service fee if they have to run your card again. A $23 dollar random fee is insane. This company is too focused on making as much money as they can off of each person who joins and honestly I won't be renewing my membership when it's time.

The staff here is awesome and never makes fun of me when I take a multi-month hiatus (LOL)…read more UFC really has it all -- parking, lots of equipment, a clean space, and saunas in the locker rooms/ They do a good job keeping the equipment in good condition and are sure to mark any that are under maintenance. There is pretty much always a staff member cleaning at all times, so the overall space is very clean. There is also a studio space in the back of the gym where they offer group classes, but if there are no classes happening you are free to use the space on your own. The pricing is really great for what you get. We've been coming here for years and will continue to do so!

I attended a free UFC Gym event through Yelp Elite and overall had a great experience! The coaches…read morewere super informative, helpful, and really made sure we understood the basics. We started with a warm up, moved into footwork drills with partners, and then practiced boxing techniques on the bags. I will say, it would have been nice if they provided boxing gloves hitting the bags barehanded left my hands a little sore. The facilities were clean and well maintained overall, although a lot of the lockers in the locker room were either broken or locked already, which was a downside. On the positive side, I loved the variety the gym offers you can strength train, do jiu jitsu, boxing, and more. Plus, their membership is super flexible with no long-term commitment. They also have a massage station you can earn free sessions for by tagging your workouts (though honestly, I wish a free massage was just included!). They even treated us to free smoothies after the workout, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was a great experience so much so that I even considered switching from my regular gym and jiu-jitsu studio to join them! If they had more locations closer to me, it would be a no-brainer.

I genuinely love going to this 9Round. The new 24/7 access is perfect for a crazy schedule, and I…read morealso really appreciate having the option to come in when a trainer is there. Special shoutout to Peter -- he's consistently kind, encouraging, and great at helping push the workout to the next level without it feeling intimidating. He truly makes a difference. Highly recommend.

Cool spot for a great 30 minute all over workout! You get cardio, weights and all over body…read moreworkout. I am going to join.

I originally stumbled across this gym as I wanted to get into hyrox and it was a recommended gym…read more I have been going to Chicago strength for about 2 ish months now and I really enjoy it. I like the structure of the workouts and that there are two strength classes a week. I have not ventured into the CrossFit classes yet I have only taken the Metcon, circuit and strength and conditioning classes. In regards to coaches they're absolutely amazing and all very informative, they give good demos and are motivational. I love Annessa, she's so smiley and friendly and really pushes me. Brennan is so fun on a Saturday morning and is super personable. Sean Cooney is a rockstar- he takes his time with individuals and works through injuries and provides alternative moves. He makes individuals feels at ease if they have to decrease weight due to injury and makes sure everyone is doing the exercises correctly. There's a lot of free street parking and the gym is extremely clean and have a sauna and open gym times if you have a membership!

I hate working out…read more One day I was on a treadmill in my apartment building and I had just had enough. I wasn't tired or sore... I was bored. I started looking around and came across Atlas' CircuitFit (and eventually Fit360) classes. You will not get bored in these classes. You are doing different workouts sometimes as quickly as every 30 seconds. I leave these classes with sweat streaming off of my chin. The real stars here are the instructors. I've been going here for about half a year and I can't say that I've repeated a class-long routine. I'm now up to 4 classes a week (the 5:45AM/6:00AM ones). The only criticism I have is that the showers need to be cleaned more regularly. I almost put 4 stars, but hopefully this improves so I don't need to update this review.

My favorite treadmill ever. I have no idea why they don't implement this in every one on the…read moremarket. It's bouncy yet stable and is so easy on your knees. I would consider getting one for my own place if it wasn't like 8k. The instructors are great and they each pick their own playlist. The class itself is structured typically in 3 sets - running, rowing, floor exercises (weights). I'm competitive so I like that you can see calories on the screen as a way to "compete." The location is clean and they give you a wipe when you're done with your set so it's clean for the next person coming on.

I have memberships to Train Moment, Shred415 and Solidcore. OTF has a reputation for being very…read moreexpensive, so I never really thought about joining. This last Juky, we were on vacation and discovered that we had a ton of friends who worked out at OTF, so we decided to see what it was about. The workout was good, I liked the bouncy feel of the tread and the rower was a nice change. The benches are really close together and I didn't catch there were heavier weights until almost the end of the circuit. The heart rate band is a fun touch. Adds a little competitive edge which I wasn't mad about. First class is free, but not sure if I would join simply based on the reviews

I love the circuit training at 9round and the coaches are also always encouraging and awesome to…read morework with!! I would recommend to join.

I joined 9Round Wicker Park a little over a year ago, and it continues to be a place I look forward…read moreto going. I have never been a gym or exercise person, but I knew I wanted to move more and feel stronger at my pace. 9Round Wick Park offers the flexibility to come when it works for me, complete the various stations at my pace, and still feel great. The trainers there are also very welcoming and helpful. Nico has been incredibly awesome, always greeting me with a smile, creating fun but challenging add-ons, and providing helpful technique suggestions. She makes it feel like a community and meets me where I am that day, even when my motivation is low or I feel sore. I genuinely look forward to my workouts at 9Round Wicker Park and would recommend it to anyone!