Awesome place. I play tennis there, use the gym and even pilates which is my membership. Huge…read morefacilities, nice courts, nice gym, nice instructors, nice lessons. Very satisfied. My only qualification to change the rating to 4 stars is that their billing/finance/etc. processing is a nightmare. They charge too much and then you must go back and straighten out the books now and then, that is no fun with such a good place.

The good: 1. Great…read morefacility and amenities 2. Indoor tennis (monopoly) 3. Amazing restaurant with good prices and really good food 4. Sauna and steam room 5. Plenty of exercise machines and programs for work out 6. Last but not the least, despite all the negative reviews I think the staff is amazing and deserves kudos The not so good: 1. For the price, not really worth it when you consider you have to pay additional $$$ for tennis, Pilates etc 2. Multiple people have shared my observation that the yoga program is below average and my partner attended one class and never went back because of an abrasive the yoga instructor. Overall if you have additional $$$ and don't mind paying more than what you are getting (like the Bucktown housing market) then you will certainly enjoy this place. If you're looking for something that makes sense from a value perspective then there are other options.

Awesome spot to get in a lift. It's usually not super crowded, especially compared to other gyms…read more Typically waiting for a machine isn't necessary and in the it is actually taken, others should be available to use. The membership is one of the cheapest in the area too. Only complaint was with the treadmills. Seemed like the treadmill belts were also broken and couldn't jog past 5.5 speed.

I fell in love with this gym during a recent Chicago visit (I am from LA), and almost can't believe…read moreI stumbled upon it. It was like walking back into the 90's, true authentic old school gym. I loved it so much I bought a t-shirt!

Big shout out to Adam and Lauro for helping me hit my goals! Love this gym and the community it's…read morebuilding

Very welcoming community and knowledgeable coaches. Everyone wants you to do better and have fun…read more(safely). Outside of an awesome workout, there are tons of events both at and outside of the gym. People volunteer together, celebrate each other, and celebrate fitness! I really enjoy their programming and how spacious the gym is. The facility is clean and they have a large variety of CrossFit equipment. OH! And the cutest dogs

First F45 class and loved it - took the 6am resistance-based class on a Monday with Steph. They…read moreopen at 6am and I was 10 min early and Steph was already there since they knew I was a newcomer and gave me the rundown of the class and facilities. Facilities were clean and bathroom was well-stocked with amenities for women. Steph was an amazing instructor, kept eye on my form and reminded me about what certain stations were since I forgot my contacts and couldn't see the big screen from the backmost station. She does a run through of all stations beforehand and you cycle 3 times through each section. There were 3 total sections with 4 exercises each. F45 can seem intimidating, but as a more yoga/pilates-inclined person who doesn't run or do weights often, this was very beginner-friendly and doable since they have weights/equipment befitting all levels. And you definitely get a good workout. Also, Steph has a great playlist and was super nice to have the class congratulate me for my first F45 class. Very welcoming, non-judgmental environment for people at all stages in their fitness journey. Like previous yelp reviews have said - the MWF are resistance/strength workouts, TTh are cardio, Sat/Sun are a pretty even mix. They also have Hyrox specific classes on certain days for those training. Parking lot available.

Great staff, amazing workout. Yes it has the alternate schedule so Monday, Wednesday and Friday is…read morestrength day and the others are cardio days. Weekend are hybrid. Staff is amazing if you are training for Hyrox and wanting to go an F45 that helps with Hyrox definitely this is the spot! One major thing I wish the instructors can do is they can perform the demo instead of making us look at the screen and give us alternate workout or give us some hard one if we can ace through it. Also they have Racks!!!

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!

I have trained at this gym for 3.5+ years…read more This was my 1st bjj gym and I was extremely new and naive to this world and the type of people in it. And in my opinion, and based on the years I spent training at this gym, I feel the owner took advantage of this fact. From my experience as a woman who has trained here, I do not think this gym is a safe place for any female. And I would not recommend any of my friends, specifically any of my female friends (of any age) to train under this gym or under this owner.

I drop in to attend classes here whenever I visit Chicago. As someone who is quite shy and…read moreintroverted, I'm always nervous about attending group classes but my sister is a member and encouraged me to give it a try. The instructors made me feel very comfortable and teach in a way that someone who is new to the sport can grasp. The jiu jitsu classes are challenging (those "warm ups"!) but enjoyable. Everyone, students and instructors, is welcoming and willing to help ensure you understand the techniques.

I love Above the Bar so much that I had to continue my membership in the form of online training…read moreeven when moving out to the suburbs. The trainers know their stuff, make sure you feel confident through the exercises, and become friends. 10/10 recommend.

Alex and his team at ATB are the most compassionate people I have come across in a long time. They…read moretruly care for all of their clients and really listen to each person's needs and meet them where they are in their fitness journey. If you are just starting your fitness journey, this is the place for you. If you have been on your fitness journey for a long time and looking for something new, this is the place for you. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Alex before he started this gym and he has always been encouraging and helpful. I love lifting weights. It has made me feel stronger physically and helped me a lot with my mental health as well. I often struggle with recovery due to scoliosis and imbalances in my physical body. Alex and his team are well-educated in the interconnectedness of the body's components and have the expertise to help their clients through any struggle. Alex and his team have shown me better ways to warm up and specific recovery stretches and movements to keep me progressing in my workouts. I recently joined their Training Club, which has been a great way to workout with others independently but with a coach on hand for assistance, suggestions, and posture/movement checks... and that little nudge of encouragement to keep you progressing with weight ranges...all within your comfort level, of course. There's no pushy, drill sergeant coaches here.