I love working out at shred. everyone at the front desk is so friendly. the music in the classes is…read moremotivating, and I feel so strong during the workouts and especially after finishing a workout.

Facility is clean, staff is friendly, instructors are motivating, good playlists, awesome workout!read more

I was referred to fit club by my old trainer out of Westloop athletic club. He knew the owner of…read morefit bit, Angela, and spoke very highly of her. Whole my experience was only one class with Angela, it was top notch and I went home feeling great. She followed up with my visit, and I was very happy. Unfortunately for me The class time didn't work well with my schedule. I also looked into private training but unfortunately it was a little pricey for me. The facility was very clean and had lots of options! Additionally it was very easy to park at for the area.

Angela is an incredible motivator and she has a great assortment of fitness classes to choose from…read more She is singlehandedly responsible for helping me be active.

Mariel is an amazing instructor. I would agree that it is one of the best kept secrets in…read moreLockport. I am no athlete, but she has helped me become one. I have amazing balance and strength. Both of which I never had before. I always struggled going to the gym. Now, I look forward to my workouts! It's never the same, and I love meeting the people in my classes!

Patriot Pilates in Lockport Il, is the best kept secret in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The…read moreowner, Mariel has over 2 decades of personal training, and Pilates reformer instruction. Her location on 159th St in Lockport, in the Coombs plaza, is on a main thoroughfare and easily accessible since it is right off of I355. The studio not only offers Reformer, they have Bungee, Yoga, Sculpt, and over 30 classes every week! The instructors here are all top notch, experienced and attentive to your fitness needs. If you have heard about Pilates and ever wanted to see what the buzz is all about, this is the best place to start. They will welcome you with open arms and you will love the vibe here. Best ever Pilates studio-and I've been a student here since Patriot 1st opened 8 years ago.

I started going to Stephanie's Pilates studio in October 2013. She introduced me to Pilates with a…read moreprivate session first and then I started going to the Wednesday matt class. The class is great and Stephanie is a very good trainer. She is very patient and aslo can relate to her clients. I have back problems and am doing pilates to build my core and ease my pain. I became addicted. The price for a class is reasonable, location is great and there is always parking available. Highly recommended!

I've been attending two to three classes (mat and equipment) a week for about six months and feel…read morestronger, leaner and more toned, especially my core. My posture and balance have greatly improved and my slightly curved shoulders are correcting as I progress. I'm not particularly coordinated and was nervous when I began. But founder/certified instructor Fran Ahrens is so welcoming, patient and knowledgeable that any anxiety to begin something new is quickly replaced with excitement and curiosity. She is a true believer in Joseph Pilates' philosophy and fundamental principles and is an expert at her craft. She is located in downtown LaGrange and had previous studios in Western Springs, Hinsdale and Vail, Colorado. Each session offers something new and challenging. She also offers private lessons and massage. Give yourself the gift of good health in this new year. I'm so glad I did. Insta: @fran_ahrens

I have been going to Body in Balance for over 10 years now and Fran has kept it fresh and…read morechallenging every step of the way. I never know exactly what we will be doing, but when I leave it was exactly what I needed. I would recommend her classes and or private sessions to anyone and everyone!!!! I have seen great body changes on many individuals and feel that I would not be as fit as I am without all the hard work she demands.

Always a great workout here! Becca will make you feel like a million bucks all while making sure…read moreyour form is great. Need some extra help just ask! Need to be pushed that little bit extra just ask! Never regret coming to OTF La Grange!

Amazing workouts mostly and amazing teachers that are kind and interested in teaching and…read moremotivating! Mark and Becca and all the other trainers were amazing! ***The cons: the manager specific to the la grange location- she has been discussed here before and, I'd agree she definitely needs to be retrained in people service skills. I understand that the rules are important and that you can only cancel with 8+ hrs notice or be charged an additional fee if 12$ each time.... but I could not always do that with my schedule and family life and I paid the extra fee quite a few times over 18 months without complaining or pushback bc I understand the rules. However, the manager likes to make people feel like they've done something quite wrong even if they pay the fee. The attitude is what made me cancel my membership at OT LA GRANGE! I love OT and I'll be joining elsewhere possibly but the manager there was condescending and had few people skills. She instead couldn't t read the room or situation even at the holidays. She sometimes she acted more like a parent scolding you than a customer service manager... She scolded me about a few various things over the months... for example while I was cooling down after class one day (and the trainer told us to stay in as long as we like), I took that to mean I could cool down from my run for a very quick 3 minute slow walk. Well, she suddenly turned off my treadmill and everyone else's before everyone had gotten off. She did this a lot. She seemed to do this quite often in the evening near the end of the class even if there were no class behind us. One day during OPEN GYM with only one other person in the gym, I had pulled out my phone to open my OT app specifically and check my heart rate and progress during my open gym workout. the large screen was not showing heart rates up on screen in the gym. I was only one of 2-three people in the gym yet she runs in and lectures me while I'm on the treadmill and tells me to put my phone away. I complied but I tried to explain I was just checking my heart rate bc it helps me stay on track during OPEN GYM. She just continued with this hardline about how you can't have your phone out anytime in the gym even if you're not on it, and it's a rule to keep everyone focused on their workout....I said ok, sure.... But then can we get the heart rates put up in the above monitor? She said "no we don't display them usually during open gym..... ugh." But now I noticed the DO put them up during open gym which makes much more sense. It was about the way she ran in and spoke in a scolding manner. ***Another time I came in and was stretching at the end of my workout- it was right after the noon class and Mark told me I could stretch. The manager, same person, turns off the lights in the workout area from somewhere over in front, but- hmmm not very welcoming. I have no idea why she did that they didn't lose electricity and the gym was open. Not to mention the attitude she displays for canceling a class even if you request just to switch to a later class the same day. It seems to be a big deal for her (not others) and even if you pay for the top unlimited membership, be aware you still can accumulate 12$ up charges if you have a busy schedule and can't cancel before the 8 hr mark... if my work needs me late or a kid gets sick I'd usually eat those fees. But the attitude from the manager is just silly and ridiculous. Another time she scolded me for walking into the main area with my street shoes on. They were clean but it was winter and wet outside. I obviously understood I had to clean my shoes but she ran over and asked me why I hadn't brought a second pair to change into bc I was supposed to do that each class. I had never heard that and had never been told that honestly. I had been a member for about 2 months when that happened. She claimed I definitely had been told this before. I honestly NEVER been told that and rarely saw other change their shoes before going into the gym but often during rainy days people would wipe the bottom of their feet with clothes the team had put out. But again her attitude was condescending and silly. I decided even though I love OT classes and trainers, I'm done with La Grange. Hope the next OT manager I join with will have better reasonable attitude to keep everyone feeling great about their workouts. I was able to manage the cost while still getting strong but I know others may find the 8-12 hr cancellation policy difficult m. I'll go further to get what is appropriate for me. Attitude is everything.

Paul and Angie are some of the most humble, genuine, and caring gym owners I have ever met. They…read moretruly care about their members and staff. They above and beyond to make sure everyone is on track to reaching their goals. Ultimately their goal is to help members of the community improve their bodies and lifestyles to live a happy "functional" life. Paul is very knowledgeable in all aspects of fitness and always has encouraging words to motivate members. Angie is so outgoing and energetic it is hard to not feel uplifted when you are around her. She also is very knowledgeable about all things fitness/nutrition related. Cam, Yadi, and Matt are also some of the best trainers. If you are looking for a gym that is more than just a setting where you can lift weights and burn some calories this is the place to be, at Experity you are going to learn the best fitness techniques (excellence), to work hard and achieve your goals (performance) and you going to be are than a member you are part of the family (community). It is the best take on a gym in 2018

Such a great community (staff and gym members) that keeps you motivated to keep coming/working…read moresmart long-term. If you're looking for group workouts with trainers guiding you every time you come in, this is the place for you. Great not only for weight loss, but also weight gain for the smaller framed folks out there!

This place rocks. And not in a "good enough for suburbia" kind of way, in a "would thrive in…read moredowntown Chicago" kind of way. The workouts are hard, very well designed, and mentally stimulating/fun. I found the studio on ClassPass and checked it out when my Shred415 classes had been used up for the month (on CP you can only go to three classes per studio per month). I have now been to three classes and they have all been excellent and very different. The classes usually involve some kind of circuit with both strength and cardio, and the place has an enormous variety of equipment so everything gets switched up. In addition to regular weights, kettlebells, bands, and lifting equipment, they also have: - Jacobs ladder - Woodway manual treadmill - Manual mode treadmill with a football pad - Ropes - Tires - Ab rollers - Bosus - TRX - Rings - Inflatable pads for instability exercises - Those terrible goddamn sleds you have to push around - Elliptical - Regular treads - Bikes - Tons of other stuff I haven't used in class yet The other thing I like about these classes is that they seem to be influenced by lots of different kinds of fitness, which means there is a lot more variety in the classes. For example, the other day we did a circuit using the ropes, jacobs ladder, and other "hard core" type movements, but then the end of the class involved a lot of Jane Fonda type leg work. In another class I took, it was 100% strength and weight training, which is a cool and unusual option in group fitness. The actual location is in a sort of half storefront, half garage location, with green turf and a track for the sleds. It's not fancy but is spacious and has a "playground" type feel. They also have a hodge podge of cheesy inspirational quotes all over the walls, which makes the place feel local. They also make sure to know and remember your name - both the friendly front desk guy and the trainers. I'm actually considering buying more classes here in addition to ClassPass because I like the workouts and the trainers so much that I want to go more than the 3X/month through ClassPass. I've been to most kinds of fitness classes - Orange Theory, SoulCycle, Flywheel, Barry's Bootcamp/Shred415, barre, pilates, yoga, CrossFit, etc., so when I say that this is a great class, I mean this is a great class by anyone's standards. Great find!

This gym offers different fitness services like personal training, youth fitness and my favorite,…read moreboot camp classes. The Boot camp classes are fantastic because no two are the same. They are mostly 1 hour classes that are challenging, but doable and sometimes are more cardio, than weights, or vice versa. They really change it up and the trainers are really nice guys that are brothers (Mike is the owner, Matt is his brother). And, on Mondays Christy is the trainer - I like the variety that she offers, too. Classes range from 1 to maybe 10 people. You can pay as you go, or be more economical and pay per month and go as many times as you want. The classes go by quickly and I always feel like I got a great work out after. I highly recommend!