Been coming to the gym for the past few months and really like it! The owner is very friendly and makes it a point to know everyone's name, so you feel very welcome when you come in! He is also very responsive to feedback and even recently installed a new water bottle filling station and purchased a new router based on feedback! He is great! I also do the personal training here, which I have found to be incredibly worthwhile. I have never done much weight lifting before, let alone had a personal trainer, but I meet with Jon twice a week and each time he crafts a great routine for me which has made working out feel very approachable. When we first visited, they gave us a quick tour and let us try the gym for free that day, so I do recommend checking it out if you are looking for a new place to work out. read more

You get a decent deal here and a nice, hands-on owner who couldn't be mute friendly. It's that perfectly clean and it's not in perfect condition in the locker room a little disappointing. But for the money and the location, you cannot beat this. read more

This gym is clean, cheap, friendly and helpful staff! No complaints! If you are looking for something convenient and budget friendly this is your gym! read more

This is a great neighborhood gym. There is plenty of equipment for weightlifting and cardio, and I've never had trouble finding the machine I need (even during peak hours). The owner, Jon, is very friendly and you can tell he really cares about the space and members. He's always cleaning and saying hi. Other members follow good gym etiquette and it's an overall good vibe. If you want more of a push like I did, personal training is great here too. My husband's been working with Jon 1:1 and I've been working with David, another excellent trainer. Flexible schedules, super reasonable pricing, and even though they make us work hard - the workouts are fun. read more

This gym is really outdated and dirty. Half the machines don't work and equipment has seen better days. It's impossible to cancel membership without going in person which I it's not even legal anymore. read more

Did a class pass here! Simply sign the paper in front of to check in... laid back gym that is nothing fancy but has good amount of machines, weights, and space! No windows and they have lockers(no locks). read more

Hands down the best gym in the neighborhood. There's a great selection of equipment, and I always feel comfortable working out here. Although it has been slightly overcrowded lately, the equipment is always clean and in excellent condition. Tommy plays a huge role in this. He's constantly cleaning and making sure there isn't a speck of dust or dirt anywhere. On top of that, he still manages to greet every person who walks through the door with a smile. I'm super grateful for him and everything he does for this gym. I don't plan on going anywhere else anytime soon! read more

Affordable and a convenient location, laid back friendly crowd. Spacious and very clean.

An ok spot overall to workout! You pay for what you get. They let you do month to month memberships. Unfortunately because it's in a basement, you do lose service in parts of the gym. There is ample cardio machines for any time of day I was working out. read more

Where do I start, good luck canceling your membership here. You can send a cancelation notice in, do all the paperwork needed for it and they will continue to bill you afterwards for months. Calling and emailing you numerous times, even after you canceled, called in to the parent company line to cancel and threaten further action against you if you don't pay them for months that occurred after you cancelled. As for the equipment, it is okay, but can get busy during the peak times. Some of the benches are unstable and a lot of the bars are getting old and are losing their quality. Some of the pads on the machines are ripped up and uncomfortable. The mens bathroom is almost always dirty with very few of the urinals working or toilets. read more

Inexpensive, and usually not too packed. Not the best selection of benches, weights, or overall amount of space. Friendly staff. Can get very humid and hot on warmer days. Some equipment could use an upgrade. Very clean and well kept even if showing wear. read more

Awesome gym with everything you could ever need -- not too packed, clean, good locker room, plenty of equipment. Trainers are great and management is super nice. Jon and David are awesome, and really good trainers who care about your fitness goals. Highly recommend to anyone! read more

Pay no attention to what the website shows in nice bright colors about how much you'll pay for their BASIC M2M plan. I wanted to sign up for that plan, just three months, to train for an 8k here months from now. By March, the weather will be fine for me to train outside. I wanted to pay in full that day, assuming I would owe the $59.97 cost on their website (see image attached). The person at the desk said, "that'll be $99.95." When another person was pulled into the conversation, he explained it perfectly, "if we don't charge that $49 setup fee, no one would come back." I told him that's exactly right, I don't plan to come back when three months are up. I only need the space for three months. He had no response to that but a blank stare before he walked away. So, in addition to the $59.97 for three months I saw on their website, I would owe an additional $49 annual fee at the end of those three months whether I planned to continue my membership or not. Read the fine print on ALL agreements before signing up. Especially the cancellation details. Far too complex, all intended to make it hard for me to walk away after three months. No thanks. I'll take my chances on the icy sidewalks. read more

This is an old gym affordable at $19 per month but now they want to raise prices. Many days there is no air condition where the floors are even slippery from the humidity since this a basement gym. I supported them throughout the whole pandemic when they they were closed since I am also a business owner and know every little bit counts but come onnnn. You guys received help from the government just as any other business and you can't update your gym or put A/C. I'm seriously about to cancel in the next couple months if nothing changes. read more

Moved out of state two years ago and the only way to cancel is to come to the gym or mail a letter. This was not stated upon sign up and the hurdles to cancel are incredibly unnecessary and out of line with customer service expectations in 2021. This is an absurd retention technique. Shame on you. Had this process been easier I would give the gym 4 stars, or 5 considering value, but now 1 due to this policy. read more

Very serviceable gym. I was visiting town and got a week pass. There was sufficient equipment in very good (not perfect) condition. The facility was very clean and welcoming. Not crowded at all during my visits. Definitely gets the job done at a very reasonable price. read more

Good gym, BUT BE AWARE OF THEIR CANCELLATION REGULATIONS in the LINCOLN PARK/LAKEVIEW CHICAGO LOCATION!! I went in to cancel my membership before my next "month" began and before I was going to be charged. The guy working at the time was very sweet and helpful in helping me fill out the form to cancel, but he said that I couldn't officially cancel my membership because the manager was not there to finish the work. The one guy helping me said that they should be able to cancel it before the next dues hit and could refund me if they do hit, since I went in before my next "month membership" continued. The next day, the manager said that I must continue my membership for the next month and pay for it because he is not able to cancel it in time. Also, he said the staffed hours are online for when you should be able to come in for this sort of help. ** might as well put the hours the manager is working on the website ** if you really want to help out the members. I texted the general location phone number for help originally to cancel, and they responded to come in during staffed hours to do so, so I did within 10 minutes --- never --- did they say that it may take a few days since the manager has to be there to process the order. Absolutely so frustrating. Also, when I did sign my original agreement, the guy went so fast and summarized the details I barely had time to look it over. All he did was tell me to sign, meanwhile, the computer was turned towards him with all of the descriptions. read more

If you are looking for a great gym in the Lakeview area fitness 19 is the one! This gym has the basics you need to get in shape at a reasonable price. Lots of cardio machines, a yoga room, and weights! When you signup for a membership you get a free personal training session, I had mine with Tim and after the free session ended up working with him for about a year! He helped me learn how to lift weights and feel confident as a woman walking into a weight room. I would highly recommend Tim if you are looking for a personal trainer no matter if you are experienced or just starting out. He adapts to each of his clients and helps them to do their best. He is also great company and motivates you! read more

I love this gym.fitness 19 on broadway in Chicago is awesome!the staff are very nice too.ive been working out here for many years.it has all the equipment and weights that I need.tommy is very nice guy.hes always cleaning.john,the manager and personal trainer,is very nice too!all the staff are very personable and helpful.i can't say enough good things about this place. read more

It's time for another update! So I've been an F19 member for nearly a year and a half and I have made some progress! So much so that I should probably swap out all of my profile pics for new ones because I don't have that much face anymore. My trainer Tim has been with me through this whole journey, with his encouragement and the occasional tough love (like I said in my original review, I am an acquired taste). I couldn't be happier with that! However, I did take off a star as I can't help but to notice a few changes during my time here. One of the main things that attracted me to F19 was the customer service. When I joined, it was like the gym version of your favorite bar - everyone got to know you, they were happy to see you, and they were supportive. They didn't have to be, but the fact that they were was icing on the cake I can no longer consume. Now, while none of the staff is particularly sour, it's not the same level of customer service. Case in point, I recently came to work out and checked myself in. I've done this before, usually when no one is at the front desk, but occasionally when someone is. Typically if someone is there, they'll still acknowledge me, namely those who have worked there a while. However, on this day there were three people in the front desk area, backs turned and in conversation, none of whom looked at me, let alone greeted me. I'm not normally nitpicky about the small details but let's keep it real: in these Lincoln Park/Lakeview streets, a lot of people would be. I couldn't help but wonder how that could come off to people who are newer, or who may be thinking about joining and have questions. Being a bit more cognizant of that can go a long way. There's definitely a place for straight to the point gyms, and F19 has the potential, it just has to keep the energy. read more

Yes, yes, yes relatively clean, bright and cheery. Blah, blah, blah! I'm a gym rat people! I visit these gyms and fitness centers to report back to my fellow workout enthusiasts with info relative to our needs. Great equipment is worthless without the proper upkeep and maintenance. It's simple people wipe down the stacks, lube the guide rods ( you people that are snickering grow up)! I will admit it is a decent place to train but its frustrating when you look forward to using a certain piece of equipment and its basically rendered useless because of neglect. If this review seems hyper critical to you then disregard it you other girls and boys who know where I'm coming from I need explain further! Spartan out! read more

Hello. I realize this is a budget gym. Ellipticals need maintenance. Making funny noises and aren't a smooth ride. Also I don't know why buts it's extremely dirty. See pics. I've mentioned this to them and they blamed it on salt. That was three weeks ago. PLEASE CLEAN THE GYM! It's gross! read more

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Attempting to send "my membership" to collections. I have not lived in Chicago since 2018, I've called back during the pandemic and after opening have sent 3 letters to this gym as per their policy. (Yes they will not cancel over the phone) The facilities are fine if you lock in a low enough rate, but unbelievable trying to cancel, buyer beware. Just go elsewhere read more

If you have any concerns about Covid, this is probably not the place for you. I went in for a tour, and the guy who greeted me had his mask under his nose. Most of the people there either had their masks on wrong, or they just didn't have them on. Granted, it wasn't that crowded, but people also weren't following social distancing guidelines. Like, I get it. Working out in a mask sucks. But you have to do it anyway. I run with a mask, heck, I've even poledanced with a mask. Definitely not coming back. read more

I pay $12 a month to work out here! Thats because I signed up the first week they opened...the special is over now. Pretty good gym with good, clean equipment and TVs for your watching pleasure. Staff is very friendly and helpful which is pretty different from other gyms I have been apart of. The only thing is that the locker room is small and does not include a shower, but if you live nearby you can go home and shower the stank and sweat away. I am glad that Fitness 19 has made it to Lincoln Park. read more

This is a small, practical, and serviceable gym. It has everything you need to get in a great workout for any muscle group. Aside from the gym being fully-equipped, the staff is great! I was in the area doing research for my Ph.D., so I only needed a one-month membership. Charles treated me like a regular every morning I went into the gym. He greeted me with a smile, and occasionally asked about my research. I felt like a valued member despite my short stay. If you're looking for a no-fuss and affordable place to work out, I recommend Fitness 19 on N Broadway. Say "hi" to Charles for me. read more

This place is great! I just moved to Lincoln Park/Lakeview area recently and really needed to invest in a monthly gym membership but didn't want to go broke doing it as a recent grad. A friend who lives in the area recommended this place and it did not disappoint! First of all- the people here are so genuine and appear to really care about you & your fitness goals rather than money. I went and told them I had been recommended and my roommate and I were immediately given a free 1-week pass to try it out. I tried going to another roommate's gym with her one day and it was $15 for a 1-day pass.. I told them I would walk to Fitness 19 instead, and did. Secondly, if you get referred, both you and the person who referred you get 1 month off! So since my roommate and I both signed up, we both got a month free and the person who recommended us got two months free! Money-wise- there is a start-up fee of about $19 and then there's an annual fee (close to $49 if I remember correctly), but considering that I got the first month free, and even if I hadn't, I find this to be a steal. There is also a requirement of paying for the last month up-front, which will come in handy if I need to cancel my membership because it'll be nice having an extra month and some change "free" if I ever have to move. The equipment is great- yes the place is underground so no windows unfortunately, but plenty of mirrors to open up the space! There are tons of free weights, squat bars, resistance machines, and cardio equipment! Also another room to the side where they hold classes & allow people to come in and do yoga/abs/stretch when a class is not actively in session (I believe the classes are "free" with a different membership that is slightly more expensive than the one I have). Also, on signing up for any membership you get 1-2 free personal training sessions I believe! The price and the employees really make it worth it for me. Everyone is unbelievably nice and informative. Not to mention the bathrooms are super beautiful and recently renovated (nice bathrooms/changing rooms make me happy) Definitely pleased with this membership! read more

I signed up here at the end of last year, and enjoyed the facilities for the cost. However, I went in around May to put my account on Hold ($5/Month) during the Covid outbreak. I have come to find out, that the $5/Month hold charge only lasted for 60 days, and they quickly switched me back to the $20/Month plan. I am upset that I've been paying 4x more for a service I haven't used since February due to personal safety reasons, and will be cancelling my membership as soon as possible. The 60-day hold window was never specified when I spoke with the team member who suggested it (as an alternative to cancelling, which was what I had intended to do initially). Also, why is it not possible to cancel over the phone. This is just seems like an unnecessary hurdle. I can cancel nearly everything else over the phone/internet... But not this. I'm out. For Good. read more

Moldy ceilings and filthy. The sound system is a speaker on a crate. Machines are all dirty and out of order.

The location is great and the equipment is updated and have a wide variety. There is a studio which is nice and a decent size! The staff is pretty friendly! The reason for the rating is the WiFi is incredibly spotty depending on where you are. The gym is underground so I don't get cell service. I am someone who needs music while I work out so the inconsistent WiFi connection is a pretty big downfall. read more

Joe is the best. He is a true professional and is the reason why this gym is the best in the area. The only time the music is good is when Joe is working. Everybody else should learn from him. I only get maximum results with construction site / factory music. It's a shame that this isn't on all the time. read more

Awesome hole-in-the-wall gym. Has the all the necessities; 2 squat racks, 2 bench presses, 1 Smith, 1 incline bench, 1 decline bench, free weights, machines and cardio. It's hardly ever crowded which is my fave part. Used to go to Xsport and switched to this one. For $20 a month it is very worth the price and you never have to worry about it getting overcrowded. read more

Kinda scared to review this place because then everyone will know how awesome it is. It's bare-bones so if you're used to the fancy towel service and sauna and pool and whatnot, you won't find that here. What you will find is clean, well-maintained equipment, perfect for someone whose goal in coming to the gym is either to lift heavy things and set them back down, or break a sweat on a treadmill/elliptical. There are 3 things in particular I love about this place: - It's CLEAN. The bathroom is clean, the benches are clean, everything is clean! - The staff is FRIENDLY. They remember who I am and they always say hello with a smile. - There are PLENTY of squat racks, stairmasters, what have you. There are 2 whole squat racks, which is the same number of racks as my big-box gym back in Houston which cost me double per month and was dirty and filled with unfriendly people. And I don't have to wait in line here! read more

Unfortunately Fitness 19 has not followed city mandated COVID precautions. Mask compliance is only at about 75%. Members are not social distancing and equipment remains unclean after use. When I asked another member to please use his mask while exercising, he became verbally aggressive with me. Though staff witnessed this exchange, the man was not asked by staff to wear a mask or leave. Truly his membership should have been revoked immediately for not complying with a city mandate and for acting in an aggressive way toward another gym member. The city mandate is clear and gyms that don't comply put all of us at risk. Fitness 19 has failed terribly. read more

Great gym! Brand new and cheap! It is small but has a kids center and a work out studio so I'm good! Trainers are great and they disclose everything up front and don't hide things like LaFitness! Brand New! There are a lot of machines for the space... read more

Gyms in Chicago are a dime a dozen, and yet they are all overpriced and/or overcrowded. A gym is a necessity to me (especially during winter). Fitness 19 is the perfect bare bones gym that is still roomy and cleanly. They have plenty of treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, squat and bench racks, machines, etc. They also have a few quite a few classes (I haven't been to these so I cannot attest to them). I am really impressed with the deals Fitness 19 offers. If you join during certain parts of the year, you can get a really good rate. I don't even know how they keep this place open really, but I am thankful for Fitness 19. read more

First off, the gym is very nice and clean. They have all the equipment you would need. But no showers, no hot tub, no pool. However, that is perfect. I don't need any of that other stuff. Why I stopped a star was because an interaction I had with a staff member during my 7 day trial. I recently moved to Chicago, and I stopped in to get a tour. Tony was the staff member who provided me a tour and signed me up for my 7-day trial. He did a great job and was very professional! I guess during my trial, prices changed. It went up a dollar (from $24 to $25 per month). Not too big of a deal. The problem I had is during my trial, I got pulled away by another staff member who was not Tony. I checked in on about my 3rd day on the trial and the staff member urgently said "Please step aside! I need to get you locked in before you are affected by the rate change." But after I sat down, I realized he wasn't able to do anything about the change and it seemed more expensive because of some other fee. I was really put off by his faux urgency in making me sign up right then and there even tho my trial wasn't over yet. I was so put off by that, I ended up just signing up online instead of having a chance at interacting with that staff member again, so I really hope Tony got the credit for signing me up. Advice to sales team: You have a great product at this location. The gym is very nice. Worry about getting people on the 7-day trial and then let the product sell itself. Just keep people happy during the 7-day trial. Other than that interaction, I really like this gym and everyone else has been very nice and helpful. :D I would recommend this place to a friend for sure. read more

Like the posts before, it's the Southwest Airlines of gyms..not to be confused with the Spirit Airlines of gyms. Affordable, no frills, clean, updated equipment, free weights, machines, cardio, studio. Personal trainers here seem busy so that's good. Staff is nice. It gets busy, but 80% of the time, never too busy that I have to wait a long time to use a machine in my workout. My only suggestion is to add a couple benches/chairs where people can rest (wait for other people to finish up) between sets, although space for this is somewhat limited. read more

I think this one of the best XXSport facilities. The spa manager Bethenny does a great job. The folks at the front desk are always pleasant. Robert in charge of maintenance makes sure things are always working from jacuzzi to the treadmills. Juror is an exceptional employee keeping the locker room, sauna and steam room clean. He is efficient in getting the job done with very little interruption for members to use the steam and sauna. He is always happy and very polite. read more

I'll echo what Dan G. says below: "Look, if you want a swanky gym with all the bells and whistles, you don't want this place." I used to be a member at LVAC up the street and loved it -- except for the $130 (or was it $160?) monthly price tag. Here's what Fitness 19 offers and why you should join immediately: - Ridiculously low price ($30/mo for 1 member + guest ... so basically $15/pp) - High-quality, updated equipment (e.g., Life Fitness) - and lots of varieties - Impeccably clean (equipment, facilities incl locker room) - Convenient location - Never have to wait for equipment or weights - Friendly staff read more