John is the most knowledgeable, experienced trainer I have ever worked with. He has all but…read moreeliminated my back pain through strength training, his workouts are smart, tough and efficient.

Joined this boot camp class two weeks ago and it's the best boot camp class I've been to so far. I…read moreattended boot camp classes in Park Ridge for a couple months prior (plus one in Vernon Hills), but this class still kicked my ass. I nearly died of exhaustion my first day and had to take a break because I was close to throwing up. I have slightly gotten better with the next few classes, but it's still very challenging. I always leave super sweaty and disgusting, just how it should be! I mainly attend the 6am class, and everyone there is friendly and supportive. I will say that I am probably the youngest one there and also the slowest one there... which actually is very motivating for me. I've only attended one night class, and the crowd there was very friendly as well. I like that the instructor, Larry, actually pays attention to the attendees and corrects form or tries to push you if need be. I've had instructors in the past that just casually run the class, regardless of how small the class size is. Some important notes to mention is that the class takes place at Libertyville Sports Complex, and you have access to the showers and locker room (bring your own towel and lock). This is big for those who do not live nearby, as I do not. I will also say that the locker room and showers are always very clean, which is a big plus for me. All in all, highly recommended!

I started at Conquer fight club in May, 8 months later and I've gone from 210 lbs to 185! I attend…read morethe 8:30 & 9:30 classes and so far every coach I've worked with has led a great class. Was able to run my first 5k thanks to coach Larry and his staff!

Awesome gym!!! Alex is the head trainer here at this…read morelocation and he is so great a motivating and pushing you to work as hard as you can. This gym is in a great location right off Rand rd in a plaza with Cosco right next door. The gym is structured around strength, HIIT(high intensity), metabolic training, and Tabata. The workouts are only 45 mins long but because of the intensity you continue to burn calories for up to 48hrs after the workout. The gym is a good size and has a ton of equipment like battle ropes, dumb bells, kettle bells, med balls, and much more. You will leave this place feeling like you really did something. The weekly workout schedule is posted every Sunday and there are 7 different camp times each day except Saturdays there are 2 morning camps and then Sundays are closed. The gym has free childcare for all you parents that are looking for a great workout. Alex will give you one on one assessments where you talk about your goals, meal plans, and track your progress. Overall an amazing gym that is nationwide so you can visit other burns if you travel. Alex is an awesome trainer and you will be hooked to the burn you receive from these quick workouts! Check it out!

The coaches and the members i met on my first day were really nice, I do feel like with a free…read moretrial they should have that 15 minute one on one to determine where you are physically before signing you up. I did what was considered the hardest class and after my ankle was swollen and my back felt like someone kicked me in it, not to say it's there fault but I would have loved to do the 15 minute sit down first and then be able to pick a class based on my abilities, I really wanted to have a smaller support group to get on track but This definitely discouraged me from coming back and now I'm spending my vacation in the bed due to the pain. I would definitely say walk in and speak with them first so that you are not in the position I was in.

I have been attending Becka's boot camp since Nov 2017 for 4 days a week. Her workouts are about 45…read moremins long, and include anything from Tabata style to CrossFit-like sessions. What I love most is that she provides Polar heart rate monitors to wear during the workout, and your heart rate zones are always projected on her TV in the gym. This is helpful when you're trying to not only get fit and burn calories, but get heart healthy, too! It's an excellent benchmark to see how far you've come, as well. She has a clean gym with tons of equipment; free weights/bar, dumbbells, medicine balls, ropes, jump ropes, resistance bands, TRX, rowing machine, pull up bar, boxes, you name it- she has it! Becka is wise beyond her years in nutrition and fitness. Most personal trainers focus only on your form and weight when you attend. She cares so much more about you than your weight. She encourages you to set attainable goals, and be more in tune with your well-being. She's gentle, kind and so knowledgeable! I'm so happy I've found her, and that she's just down the road from me, too! Give Becka a try, she offers a free first week, free coaching and workouts online, too! The perfect fitness and nutrition package is right here in Grayslake!

I've been working out with Becka for the last two years and it has been awesome! She has helped me…read morelose 30+ lbs and keep it off. Her approach is very personalized, she pushes you to that next level and tries different styles of exercises to keep it interesting and fun. I would highly recommend Becka to anyone that wants to lose weight, tone or just get in shape.

(McHenry location) Let me say the staff was nice, but I had a 7 day pass, I assumed it was to see…read morehow I like the gym, but even though I had a pass it wasn't honored and they wanted a deposit right than and there. Which I did. Then within those 3 days that wanted me to pay 222$ and another 59 in two weeks. After talking to my husband that was too much and false advertisement I tried to cancel after two day and they won't let me. Well they said I couldn't. They put everything on you right than and there. But I'm signed with a different gym and won't be back

Stay away from the Aira Fitness chain, the customer service is god awful. When I joined the Fox…read moreRiver Grove location, the manager Kevin seemed to not care about my concerns and was terrible with communication. After getting incorrectly charged on my credit card, since the customer service at Aira was so bad, I had an easier time dealing with my credit card company which says a lot. All the other employees kept telling me to get in contact with Kevin, but Kevin was useless and wasted my time and money. Not to mention the gyms smell like PetSmart.

All the coaches here at this location are great, motivating and help people as they need it. The…read moremusic is great which is a huge thing for me...Also the music was at the perfect volume, not too loud not too quiet. I know these seem like really trivial things but I have been to tons of group classes at multiple gyms and different locations and music can really be a deciding factor. The bathrooms were also pretty great, they had lots of things in there in case you forget something like hair ties, spray deodorant, dry shampoo, and etc. Little details like that I really appreciate. Back when I first took my first free class they go over everything with you, they didn't do the crazy aggressive sales pitch which I REALLY appreciate. I mean I was here because I was interested, I hate being SOLD to, as do most millennials. I was originally going to only buy a 20 pack of sessions for the year but I had such a great experience that I decided to get the 4 per month subscription and then loved it so much that that I now have the unlimited classes option. I have now been a member now since 2018 and I can't imagine ever leaving! I am over 700 classes in at this point and have made some of the greatest friends while attending. Make sure you take advantage of their lift classes too if you join, they are amazing and really helped to change my body composition. All of the coaches are amazing, The head coach Nicole is just the best and has been so motivating for me. Franki, Josh & Marco also coach and do such a wonderful job. They literally don't have a single bad coach!

LOVE OTF Algonquin. The studio is always clean! That is a HUGE priority when picking a gym to work…read moreout in. I love the fact that within 60 mins, I can burn 400+ calories in a class. Every "coach" I've had so far is super enthusiastic and encouraging! The energy of these classes are like no other. Everything is pretty much spelled out for you every step along the way. You are never standing there guessing what you have to do next. Another thing I love about OT is the amount of class options! The reason I left my other gym is because of the limited amount of class times. My only complaint is how sore I am after my work outs but this place definitely deserves 5 starts!

Just took my first hot yoga class ever!! It was great I'm just a beginner but the class was hard…read moreand rewarding. I will do the class again to help me with arthritis and post surg on foot.

I have been to tons of studios throughout chicagoland area and Melt is one of my favorite.. It has…read morethe quaint vibe of the little village that it is in (Algonquin) . I have been taking Agnes classes for 2 years ( took a break while pregnant ) and started back up a month post partum. In the beginner class, you can take it easy as you need if you're starting out and gradually add more to challenging yourself. She changes up her flow and class every week, so you are consistently working different areas of the body. I took yoga classes at random and used to feel it a slow boring waste of time more or less a relaxing class that does "stretching". I love to lift and do intense endurance cardio. It wasn't until going here consistently that I was blown away with the fitness aspect of yoga- the strength/flexibility/core stability/etc. involved. You will be challenged more than you possibly think and I promise the health benefits, both mentally and physically, will surprise you! I highly recommend Melt and the classes here. Side note: The owner rocks.

My wife and I stopped in for a workout while staying at the Hilton across the street. WOW what an…read moreamazing workout and a really high energy positive vibe. Highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to get their sweat on!

This gym enabled me to get back to my workout routine after the birth of my daughter. The…read morecomplimentary childwatch is a game changer for every mom, because even if I don't use it every time, just knowing that I don't need to scramble to find a babysitting solution empowers me to stick to my routine. And then I learned that the workouts are really fun and the community is great!!!

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.