Great fitness club: clean, a lot of well-maintained equipment, classes for every level and type,…read moremassage therapy, two yoga studios (Agni and Avani), inside and outside pools, saunas, a separate spa with cafe available for members and public for a reasonable fee.

I attended a Gong Immersion event at Avani Studios at Sky Fitness…read more A gong immersion, or gong bath, does not involve water but instead being immersed in the sound vibrations of a gong, believed to be healing to the body by entering a relaxing or meditative state. I knew what to expect because I had attended a gong bath many years ago. That experience had me falling asleep, experiencing synaesthesia, seeing explosions of light, color and sound, as well as feeling very peaceful and relaxed. This immersion was held in the yoga studio and was at capacity. You set down a mat, and other blankets, with feet in the direction of the gong. (This event had five sound healers and gongs). We started with some stretches and yoga. Then you lie down, palms up, legs uncrossed and listen. It's hard to describe the sound. It's deep, almost like a rumble, kinda like the cymbals, but more than just hearing, I also felt it in my pulse. With five gongs it's almost like a symphony with sounds and vibrations building on top of each other but you don't just hear it coming from the direction of your feet, it seems to be coming from every direction, immersing you in vibration. At this point I went in and out of sleep and certain sounds made my limbs twitch. One certain sound seemed to jolt me awake and I saw yellow or green pops of color (my eyes were closed). After that, I started to get restless and could not stay still and needed to stretch. I think at that point I had enough and it was maybe 10 minutes more (the total gong portion was 75 min?). I felt very tired (perhaps extremely relaxed?) and calm, my eyes were tearing (???), and we then had a short deep breathing and meditation. The gong practitioners were lovely, beautiful souls who promoted peace and healing. I felt at peace and in a more refreshed state of mind than when I started. I would attend another of these events but next time I would bring more blankets.

I've been working out at VASA for a few months now and this is my honest review. The gym itself…read morehas great equipment and everything you would need to get a great workout in. The hours are extremely flexible being open from 4am-12am most days of the week and I really love that they have a big kids club for parents to be able to have childcare during their workouts. All the staff I've interacted with have always been very polite. Now for the not so good. Most hours of the day, this place is crowded. Certain machines that are extremely popular are very hard to get access to which requires me to wait around for the machine I need. I also get approached numerous times by people asking me how many sets I have left or if they can work in with me. There are a lot of people in their late teens/very early 20s that use this gym as a social club. They will utilize the machines together and stay on for over 30 minutes not allowing other members to have a turn. A lot of people do not wipe their equipment and there seems to be no signage or enforcement to encourage people to do so. I have also noticed that weights don't get put back in the correct spaces or at all in some cases with a few wobbly weight benches and divots in the floors next to the weight racks that you can easily trip in. I love the recovery room and red light therapy but I really wish that yoga was a part of the regular membership instead of requiring an upgrade. The locker room doesn't provide hair dryers, towels or any hygienic items as other gyms do. I'm continuing to use Vasa as of now, but I'm keeping my options open for other gyms in the area that would be less crowded.

Be careful with your teen girls here. There's a PT named Chris that lies about his age to get with…read moreyounger girls (36, said he's 29 to a 19 year old). Then proceeds to hit on her younger sister who's 16. He may still be there since the GM Brian stood by his side even after i submit complaints to him and my PT at the time, Dan. i think the assistant manager Nicole started hiring even younger girls too. Also the PT Andrea has her kid in tae kwon do and learning about asian culture and yet liked to repress and oppress me for singing or expressing myself through YouTube content. Koreans are loud and expressive people, we've been oppressed for it for centuries. Cultural appropriation much. I wonder if this review will even be published with all the censorship going on

I am only for few months but I already loved it. The templates are very good and fun to do all the…read moreworkouts. Coaches are good , feel personal touch

Please note this review is not for the trainers and specifically towards the front desk and…read moremanagement of this franchise. BIGGEST SCAMMERS EVER. They had frozen my account till March per my request due to the pandemic and I then asked them to unfreeze it. Well they started charging me immediately but I couldn't book any classes. I had to call them god knows how many times to get through and they said oh yeah they needed to some change in the system..next day I try booking a class and again the same thing..tried calling them again FOR A WEEK!..nothing happened. This went on one more time..by the mid of April I realized these guys are not going to be helpful so I cancelled my card. Guess what, then they start calling. So you guys SHAMELESSLY CALL ME TO STEAL MY MONEY WITHOUT GIVING ANY SERVICES BUT HAVE NO REGARD TO MY CALLS. and then the worst thing...they send my account to the debt collector! I try calling them again and still NO ANSWERS!... You guys aren't the only ones struggling during pandemic. To do something like this in the middle of all this nonsense is just heartless!

I'm visiting family in Chicago for July 4th and feel very lucky to have found the Buffalo Grove…read moreEast studio. I've been going to F45 in Studio City, CA for the past few months. It's been a game changer. Never the same workout. Always the same attitude. The power of positivity! It's a complete balanced work out that is very adjustable to your fitness level. Fun for everyone. I love it! Today was my first time at a location other than my home studio and I'm beyond impressed. The owners, Kerry & Jim, made it so easy for me to sign-up for a class. Their warm welcome and encouragement continued as they were there to sweat it out with the entire class. Crushers! The trainers also brought their A-game. The facility is beautiful. Large & clean with great music pumpin. I'm heading into the holiday weekend feeling great and I have F45 Buffalo Grove East to thank for it. I'll be back and will be sending my family there too! Thanks again Kerry & Jim!!

I popped in as an out of town visitor (pre COVID-19) while visiting family in the area and am an…read moreunlimited member at my home location back in TN. It was easy to set up visits; Kerry, the owner, was very sweet and was easy to communicate with. F45 Buffalo Grove East has an impeccable location and building for what they offer. From a space big enough for everyone to feel welcome, yet not overcrowded, to serving everyone's individual needs. F45 offers a phenomenal workout that not only keeps your body guessing, your HR up, but also a more personal training without the hefty price tag. Classes vary in size, but there are always 2 fitness instructors walking around and helping everyone to ensure proper form and weights. I could tell immediately that this location was a "family". Everyone was conversing and were beyond supportive having me in for a workout. I highly recommend anyone in the area to try them out with a trial - guaranteed to have a good time, get a good sweat in, and find some new friends!

Came in due to a Facebook ad, by appointment! 2 people there, the person I was supposed to meet…read morewith just old me I could work out if I wanted, no intro to the various equipment, no info on classes, no real info regarding the "six-week" start that was advertised. I just left. The owner did contact me after, stating he understood why I left, wanted a do-over, I declined. Feel like the come-on on Facebook was just to get you in the door, not sure why, given the lack of give a damn once they got me there.

New location (just three doors down from old gym) is three times bigger and way better! With some…read morenew trainers kicking sweatiness around as well as all new equipment, the Sweatshop is reaching the potential that I knew it would hit. The trainers know every single persons names that walk in the door and make sure they get the proper attention we all need. They now offer a "Total Wellness" package that includes nutrition and support for members as well as kids boot camps. Do yourself a favor and least give them a shot, They are amazing!

FIT Boutique encompasses the key qualities anyone would look for in a personal training gym: Great…read moreWorkouts, Knowledgeable and Friendly trainers, and a Motivating Environment. Almost 3 years ago, I was recommended by a friend of mine to check out FIT Boutique and immediately decided to purchase a ten-session package - the prices are very fair. The gym was a new environment for me; there was so much to learn, and I was just a beginner. The owner, Jim, made me feel comfortable and welcomed whenever I stepped foot in FIT Boutique, answering any questions I had regarding exercise. As an all-around very friendly and knowledgeable guy, Jim really motivated me to continue pursuing strength and good health for years to come! My goals when signing up included building muscle, endurance, and strength. My trainer, Shane, instituted growth in me through a vast amount of exercises that helped me reach my goals, and after just the first 2 sessions I was beginning to see the results I wanted. Throughout the process, he motivated me to push myself, and also made sure I felt good after each workout. Needless to say, this was a life-changing period of time for me as I gained skills, perfected form, and I continue to learn exercises. I definitely recommend you check out FIT Boutique!

I have never been to a personal trainer, but I am a big fan of Fit Boutique. I came for the 8…read moresessions for $100 and have continued on because of the results that I have seen. After my first session, the first time working out in way too long, it was difficult pressing the button on my garage door opener. Since then I am no longer destroyed after my sessions, but know that I have had a good workout. Jim, the owner and my trainer has been cool and flexible with my schedule and has provided just the right amount of motivation without making things unpleasant. The price is a bit expensive, but you are paying for good equipment in a convenient location, and one-on-one time with a professional. When I am there, the gym is not crowded and the music has been good. Try it out - as far as I know, the $100 for 8 1 hour personal training sessions is still going.

It has been over 3 years since I first started working out with Gary, and I hate it when work…read moretravel gets in the way of a workout. His new facility is fantastic, and he is constantly investing in new equipment to enhance my workouts. Plus, Gary frequently introduces new exercises/routines to keep each workout interesting and to maximum my results. If you are looking for a strength training, weightlifting, fitness training, or overall physical health improvement coach, I enthusiastically recommend Gary without a moment's hesitation.

I would HIGHLY recommend Gary to any of my friends and family…read more If I had to sum it up in three words, my experience with working out with Gary is: Stellar, Awesome, and Effective! Gary is really the complete package and very attentive to the needs of his clients. If it's an all around workout you are looking for, he will provide it. At the same time, he is excellent at targeting specific areas of the body. Just let him know your needs and he will work with you. His workouts are never boring because he constantly has you moving and doing different things. Even when I'm tired and not really feeling like a workout, I am so happy afterward that I pushed myself to go. My workouts with Gary are very rewarding because I see and feel the results.

Fitness at its finest! Everything about Serenity is top notch - from the instructors, available…read moreformats, support, friends, encouragement and continual motivation to always improve your health and fitness!!

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