BEST gym around! Super clean and well maintained and a great community. Smoothie bar and childcare…read moreare there also!

From the owner: 24/7 gym with classes, fitness on demand, and childcare!read more

membership used for heated pool only. we swam 3 days a week but experienced inconsistent water…read moretemperature and on occasion too cold to swim. recently the pool heat pump went out. we called every few days to check on the status of reopening and after 2 weeks emailed to request pro-rated monthly dues for the month. we had to send a 2nd request before a response was received that our membership was cancelled immediately, and we would not be charged from here on out. further, the reply stated we threatened to cancel via calls and emails which is totally not true. we were surprised by this action and emailed them that we expect a refund for 3 weeks in Oct. that the pool was/is closed but have yet to hear back from them. as far as the cleanliness it does not exist, shower room is moldy and dirty, floors are dirty, pool area floor drains are backed up with standing water at times and the drinking faucet has been out of service a couple of months. the owner has handled our request poorly and unprofessionally.

You definitely do NOT want to go here…read more While the machines and equipment are nice the cleanliness of the place is disgusting. Bugs in the men's showers. Broken Drain in the shower that could cut someone's foot. Urine colored water every 3 days in the hot tub. 30-40 signs around the gym telling you what not to do. Tacky as Hell. Front Desk personnel that just sit on their butts. 2 showers that are out of order for at least over a year and still are. A parking lot that has more pot holes then you can count. A smoothie area that isn't bringing in the $ that they hoped for. There are much better gyms in the area. Avoid this place at all costs.

I have been working out at Absolute Fitness for over a year now and my wife has been for 2 years…read more We both love the 30 minute workout. Each workout is with a personal trainer that focuses on your workout one on one. They adjust your weights and routine to achieve maximum results. Believe me when I say this is the BEST most complete workout you can get in a half hour. What are you waiting for...check this place out! Next to Naturally Yours in the Metro Centre.

From the owner: Absolute Fitness is the premier Personal Training facility in Peoria, Illinois. read more

I used to belong here. I joined because the location included a pool and a large hot tub…read moreoverlooking the Illinois River. While soaking in front of a huge glass window in the hot tub, you can actually see the bald eagles nesting in the trees on the other side of the Illinois River! But that's about it. The place is being run by idiots, all on the city payroll -- usually guys wearing tight body shirts who spend most of their time working out on the machines while giving scant attention to the "problems" all around them. The workout machine area overlooking all of this is virtually deserted with no supervision and no customers, particularly in the evening hours after work (one has to wonder why?). This encourages pilfering and chronic theft in the locker areas, among other things. Then a white school bus arrives and unloads various people on a hot summer day, who stand around talking to each other in the Olympic-size pool, thus preventing anyone from swimming laps until after they and their white bus leave two hours later. If one tries to complain, a guy in a tight body shirt comes over to tell you your behavior is not acceptable. Meanwhile, the people off the bus could be drowning from no supervision for all he knows because, up to then, he and his "crew" are busy talking to various types about tomorrow's big game at the events center! It is a big political operation to keep everyone happy during the summer heat and the drop-dead months of cold winter, so they will not throw rocks or steal hubcaps (as well as cars parked nearby) due to the lack of personal safety on the streets around the place --which has been funded by tax monies -- that is from those who pay taxes. Somebody made a lot of money building this place. Then they use it to stick it to the taxpaying citizens to keep some people "happy" who are "needy" and unhappy for whatever reasons. But watch for Mr. Body T. Shirt to run for mayor next time around, since he knows how to make the big shots with the real money happy.

Incredibly unsafe environment. After several months of harassment by another member, we escalated…read morethe case to the building level management who informed us they had no instrument at their disposal to enforce the code of conduct they expect of their members, and that we should just ignore the intimidation of the other member. We hate to leave this place, particularly because of the relationships that we have formed with so many good people here, but the dereliction of the duty of care by management is just unacceptable and morally questionable. I hate to say it, but you'd be safer going somewhere that values member safety over money.

Such an awesome Pilates studio. The instructors are all amazing and the members that come here are…read moreall friendly and kind. I love coming here!!

Did an 8 am barre class with Todd and loved it. It was my first barre class and he made me it fun,…read morechallenging and kept us motivated the entire time. You work at your own speed so I never felt pushed too far. Got a great burn in and would definitely return!

I've been going to Farrell's since October 2011 and have been holding off on reviewing it till I…read morewas sure about what I wanted to write, but I think I'll finally give it a shot. I'm going to tell you what it is, and then why I like it. What is it?: Farrell's isn't your standard gym, and it isn't your standard approach to a fitness plan. The program is a mixture of kickboxing and resistance training. Monday-Wednesday-Friday is kickboxing, and Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday alternates between Upper and Lower body band resistance training. The classes are 45 minutes, and you pick a time to show up 6 days a week. I chose the 5am class, but there are many options. When you first join Farrell's you are enrolling in the 10 week transformation program. Everyone that you see in Farrell's has gone through the 10 week program. This includes the people working behind the counter and all of the instructors. The instructors aren't personal trainers, they are just normal people that have gone through the program. When they aren't instructing, they're working out right next to you. You get a coach that's in your class for the whole 10 weeks to help you stay motivated and answer any questions you may have. There are 3 fitness tests during those 10 weeks. At the end of the 10 weeks the most improved male and female of each 10 week program wins $1,000. Seriously. With your enrollment you get a nutrition/workout manual, boxing gloves, and hand wraps. When I signed up it was about $360 for the 10 week session. What to expect: The first Saturday you will go to Farrell's for orientation. Your body will be measured. This includes body weight, BMI, and dimensions. They will take a before picture (Guys in shorts, ladies in shorts and tank/bikini). You will also do a step test to get your heart rates, and a reach test to check your flexibility. You will see how many situps and pushups you can do in a minute. Finally, you will run 1 mile outside. All new members do this. You will meet your coach and all of the new 10 weekers that will be in your class and going through the program with you. The nutrition program is explained to you, as well as how to put on your wraps and what to expect when you start the workouts. The first couple of weeks of workouts are focused on teaching the new 10 weekers the form and techniques of kickboxing and resistance training. The expectation is that you don't know anything about kickboxing or bands. The pace is slow and there are plenty of FIT members (graduates of the 10 week class that continue the program) that will help you and answer questions. You will be sore, and you will be tired, but everyone picks it up fairly quickly. As the 10 week program progresses, the workouts get more involved. With kickboxing you add in combinations of kicking and punching, aerobic sets in between combos, and 'fun fridays' that really push you. For resistance training you add circuits, drop sets, and super sets. At 5 weeks you take another fitness test to check your progress. The final test is at 10 weeks. There is a completion celebration that weekend when the winners are announced and everyone can appreciate their results. Why I like it: So if you've made it this far, the question is probably "So is this worth my time and money? Does it work?". My answer is unequivocally yes. During my 10 week session, I lost 20.5lbs. I'm much stronger. I shaved 1:30 off my mile time. I got great results, and so did most of the others in my session. I've tried some things in the past, but there are some reasons why I think this worked for me. First, staying motivated while working out is hard for me. This program kept the workouts interesting, and you had a support structure built in to get you to come to class. Everyone there is normal, and you don't have any of the gym rats or super buff people that often intimidate others. The $1,000 prize also provided motivation. I did not win the prize, but I felt that I could, and many others were in the same place. Like I said, everyone had great results. Second, the nutrition program wasn't a 'diet'. The program allowed you to still eat things you liked, but got you thinking about eating smarter. This is honestly where most of my weight loss probably came from. The meal plans and recipes made it easy to do, and even if you don't stick to it 100%, you'll still see some results. Finally, this program is fun. Kickboxing feels great, and the program makes it enjoyable (yes, enjoyable) to wake up at 5am. The way the program is set up you get to know and like the people you work out with. When you miss a day, people comment that they missed you at class. They motivate you to push harder and keep it fun. Farrell's worked great for me, and I've recommended it to everyone I know. If you're looking for something different from the normal gym, try this. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

It's got the basics. Plus the price is right, and it never closes. It has all that i need with No…read moreextreme extras. Of course a pool would be excellent-- but not here. Meet Kyle, he is the main man at the desk, more than willing to give you a tour or a training session! There are 1/2 a dozen treadmills, stationary bikes, olipticals, precores with a few extra special cardio machines; octane and rowers. Not to mention the other 2/3 of the gym with weights. Machines and free weights (all the muscle men too). There is also a large center that's carpeted for stretching, yoga and a few evening a week there is an aerobics class. Extras: Complimentary coffee, child care area (uncertain of the cost) locker rooms with lockers, bathrooms and 3 shower stalls plus a scale. Main gym has mostly mirrors around the permeter; with many flat screen TVs with Direct TV (no Sunday ticket) but the remotes are scattered around the machines to change the channel as you like. They have water fountains, plus sell Hinkely bottled water for one dollar. There is also an assortment of weight-training GNC type products to buy. Did I mention that it's open 24/7? With your key card, it's never too late for a jog. Prices are reasonable too; $50/mon for a 3 mon trail contract or $50 start up fee and $20/mon for a year. There are other options.... But you will need Kyle for that info. Long story short- its a gym. A typical gym but with friendly, personable staff with above average equipment. Fair warning; as any gym it's the most crowded Mon-Wed 5-7 pm, with it tapering off Thur-Sunday at various times.

I dropped in to Fitness America just to use the gym for the day when I was visiting for a wedding…read more I absolutely love this gym. If I lived in Peoria I would definitely be a member. What I particularly love is the "CrossFit" area in the back. It has absolutely everything you need for Olympic lifting (bars, bumper plates) and tons of stuff for the high intensity workouts. It was only 5 bucks to drop in for the day. Wish I had this gym where I live in Kansas I would be there everyday. The manager (maybe owner?) who was working when I went was very nice and welcoming. Five stars!

Clean, friendly staff, all the equipment that I could ask for & then some, plenty of dumbbells,…read moreplus everything seemed clean & well maintained. Impressed!

Always friendly, never crowded, great variety of equipment, low monthly price. Only concern would…read morebe the timing of bathroom cleaning. Not sure why the big cleaning can't be done before and after hours. Then maybe some periodic checks during the day.

As I high-strung, high energy, and highly athletic individual Andra's "yin" yoga classes help me…read morebalance my over active mind, and relax my energetic body. Staying local in Morton saves me time and I love her serene location.

From the owner: Yoga classes are taught in small group setting of 3-5 students in a soothing learning atmosphere in…read moremy home or your home or office. I teach Viniyoga and Ashtanga style yoga. $15 drop in $55 for 5 classes $100 for 10 classes Mondays - 1:00-2:30 Tuesday - 6:15-7:45 Wednesday- 9:30-11:00 Friday - 9:00-10:30 Viniyoga is all about adaptation. This is a personalized yoga program for the individual based on such factors as health, age, and physical condition, including past or current injuries or illnesses. Viniyoga takes a holistic, therapeutic approach to teaching yoga to improve each student's health and well-being. The Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of yoga codified and popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century which is often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Yoga from India. I also teach private yoga lesson $65 for 90 minutes. This is the way yoga was originally taught--one-on-one. With your teacher's complete attention devoted to you, your practice.

This yoga studio is like eating your grandmothers cooking after years of not having it . It's…read moreexactly what you think you're missing in your life. The people and atmosphere just feel like home. Matthew is an amazing human being and even better instructor. I've never felt more comfortable as a beginner at a studio. If you can take one of Olivia's classes...do it and thank me later. She'll have you leaving that class ready to conquer anything and everything.

Came here for a pilates reformer class during a visit to see my partner's family. The sign up fee…read morewas only $15 for a first time class, which was such a great deal. The studio is downtown in a little plaza with several other shops, with lots of parking available. The inside of the studio was stunning - so clean, so well lit, honestly felt like you were going into a spa. The reformers were particularly nice in the room we were in, as there were only 2 so it really felt like you were doing 1:1 training. Judy led our class who was wonderful - I'm so used to doing classes that push you to the breaking point without focusing on form, but Judy was super attentive and helpful which was so appreciated. The class was an hour, and felt like a great workout overall. Will definitely plan on going back when I'm in the area, and highly recommend for anyone looking for a great workout!