HOTWORX - Wheaton, IL - Town Square

0.5 mi

Great facility and trainers. I've been going for almost a year and it's been helpful to stay on a…read moreschedule and continue to increase my fitness level.

From the owner: Functional Training is the engagement in exercises that mimic or recreate everyday movement. These…read moretypes of exercises typically involve the use of your full body and multiple muscle groups. This style of training builds and sculpts lean, functional muscle and all can be found at F45 Training. The fixed, 45 minute duration of our workouts exists to provide a timing structure to maximize our members' growth and progress. Our daily workouts vary the amount of exercise stations, the Work Time / Rest Time ratio and the number of repetitions through the "Exercise Circuit" of each day. This provides a challenging workout for our clientele that is always evolving and never the same. The motivation and encouragement in a Group Training facility create a pulsing, upbeat environment where goals are met and exceeded. Communities promoting fitness, good health and growth are forged in F45 studios around the world and are the source of our strength as an international brand.

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Smart Strength Fitness

17.7 mi

It's been about 15 years since I have worked out like this! I was nervous that I would walk in and…read morebe intimidated by the people and the workouts...not the case. Tori and James are amazing instructors. They don't make you feel out of shape, and they don't push you to the point of injury or embarrassment. I have been twice now and both of them have been very encouraging and have given modifications if the particular exercise is too advanced for me at this point. I intend to sign up with a monthly membership now and look forward to getting myself healthy and back in shape. I definitely recommend this gym!

From the owner: SSF specializes in providing members with a 45-minute challenging, yet very fun workout! As a group…read morecircuit training facility, we believe in motivating one another and truly focusing on form, strength, and endurance. You'll be hooked after the first class!

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F45 Training Naperville

(8 reviews)

4.9 mi

I've been training here for about 3 years now! What has happened over the last year is amazing!…read moreKatie has changed the atmosphere of this place. The trainers are amazing and helpful and it's always a fun place to be!

I've never been more comfortable in a gym. I finally ventured into f45 and it's a home away from…read morehome. Katie Garrett and Dana are amazing! All the coaches are! They support you, encourage you, and lift you up! Love being part of the f45 community!!

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Orangetheory Fitness

4.5

(38 reviews)

0.3 mi

First time trying this and I loved it! The class is super organized, and the water rowers are so…read moremuch fun. I really appreciate that they have a shower--wish they provided towels, but at least soap is included. Definitely coming back!

Disappointing customer service offered to current clients. It's a challenge to get into…read moreclasses...almost competitive with other clients. Other clients are also not friendly. You have to be part of the "in" crowd to get any help from the instructors. Classes are ok, but very repetitive. Fun for a while, but become boring after a period of time. It also became difficult to get a challenging workout in. Often was not pushed into the "orange zone" and didn't satisfy my drive for a tough workout.

Burned 945 calories in an hour. WHAT.

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Red Effect Infrared Fitness

7.4 mi

I absolutely love this gym! I used to be an Orangetheory member but to be honest the prices is what…read moreinitially attracted me (I'm paying half as much as I did at OTF). But that's not all. The coaches are so motivational and encouraging, they meet you where you're at and challenge you to put your best effort in. The workouts really get you sweating. Its a mix of treadmills, water rowers, and synergy station (body weight, weights, trx, and terracore station). I never though my heart rate could increase while weight training but I'm in the fat burning zone most of the time. Lastly what makes this gym awesome is the saunas! The personal sauna's promote healing and are super relaxing. You can use it individually or with a friend or two. You can even bluetooth your music to them. Overall I've loved my experience with Red Effect, I only wish they'd open more locations!

From the owner: Stay motivated in every Red Effect class because of the group fitness concept and the personal…read moreattention of our elite trainers. Are you new to fitness, getting back on track or are you looking to improve your performance? Set your own pace, our classes are designed to support beginners and challenge experts. Our scientifically designed workouts provide you with effective, H.I.I.T classes so you can burn calories up to 36 hours post-workout. Red Effect classes use the latest heart rate technology so you can track progress in real time. Detox 7x more, reduce joint pain, speed up recovery and more in our infrared therapy enhanced fitness studios.

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F45 Training Frankfort IL

25.6 mi

I kept seeing ads for a 7 day trial to F45 in Frankfort. After a few weeks, I finally decided to…read moregive it a try. I was hooked after the first (or maybe second) session and was excited to be a full time member. Since joining, I have seen a dramatic increase in my endurance and strength. They say summer bodies are made in the winter and I am definitely on my way to shorts next summer! The trainers, Syruss, Kaitlyn and Lukasz are all amazing. They keep you motivated, will make you stretch yourself and ensure that you have proper form to avoid injury. The community is also great! I love being able to cheer others on in their fitness journey and receive the same support. If you are even thinking about trying this out, do it!!

From the owner: 🔥 Limited 7 Day Pass For $7🔥…read more Are you ready to kick your health into high gear and experience the #1 fitness community in Frankfort? Here is what you get with your pass: ✅ 7 days of unlimited classes, no tricks here! ✅ Free InBody Composition Body Scan ✅ Support, motivation and experience of our amazing trainers. ✅ New results driven workouts daily. ✅ A chance for us to absolutely WOW 🤩 you with your fitness experience, uplifting atmosphere and welcoming community! ‼️Click Visit Website Now‼️

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F45 Training Orland Park

20.3 mi

I love the F45 in Orland Park! I started two months ago and have seen tremendous results. Will and…read moreAlbert make you feel like family and then they start working you out. if you want to get a get sweat and be encouraged by a great community then this is the place. Thanks Will and Albert!

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No Limit Strength & Conditioning

(4 reviews)

25.5 mi

I've been a member of several CrossFit / CrossTraining gyms over the last 8 years as my work has…read morehad me all over the country. I just moved back to New Lenox and by far No Limit Strength and Conditioning is my favorite!!! Here's why: -Gym is Super Spacious -Extremely Clean and Well Sanitized -Great Ventilation -New Equipment -Ample Parking -Phenomenal Programming -Seriously Great Members/Coaches Unlike most CrossFit gyms, no-one will be screaming from the rooftops about the "community" and/or challenging you on your pace, weight-choice, attendance. I've yet to hear a "sorry bro, I'm just competitive" at NLSAC. In my few months as a regular since they've opened their doors, I've personally seen twice-a-week members become four times a week, once a week to three times a week. This is a space of support, encouragement, and growth! Seeing and cheering the transformation of others has become more contagious than my own. No Limit Strength and Conditioning will never have to talk about community, because they actually have one. Bazillion out of five stars! Right here in New Lenox IL!

Amazing coaches with an amazing atmosphere! Best workouts of my life and I have been to a fair…read moreamount of gyms. This is definitely my forever gym ‍

SPENGA Downers Grove

4.8

(14 reviews)

5.5 mi

I love taking classes at SPENGA in Downers Grove! The instructors are incredible, and every workout…read moreis different--it keeps me motivated and excited to show up.

This place is great! I have enjoyed the variety in the workouts, the clean facility, the friendly…read moreinstructors, and the community of regulars. I struggle with getting myself to work out so I love that I have to sign up in advance and I am charged for missing or a late cancellation. It definitely keeps me on top of working out regularly and I enjoy being there! It's a bit expensive, but totally worth it if you go regularly and pay the monthly recurring fee.

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Planet Fitness

2.1

(41 reviews)

0.1 mi

Just filthy. Paper towels discarded around stations, bathrooms (especially tops of urinals and…read moretoilets) not wiped down. Someone had placed notes on urinals and they weren't removed for days and urinals not cleaned.

I frequently come to this gym to workout because it is less crowded than let's say the Naperville…read morelocation. Clean facility with all new equipment for use! Only bummer is the black card membership has gone up to 24.99 from 19.99 per month. Still not a bad price to pay for two people per month.

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Harold Hall Quarry Beach

4.0

(23 reviews)

10.8 mi

Came here for a birthday party for my step sister. Nice picnic area, relatively clean water, and…read morefriendly, fun staff. My goodness was the water cold! Shocking but refreshing :) Plenty of picnic tables and grassy area with nice shade to enjoy large group parties and a nice patch of sun behind the bathhouse to tan with privacy or away from the noise. Nice and clean bathrooms, and nice hot water for the bathhouses.

Very clean and safe beach for littles, we can't wait to go back for another beach dayread more

Great place for the kiddies to play.

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Snack shack....takes cash only

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

4.3

(45 reviews)

1.4 mi

Went for a nice walk and really enjoyed it. The trail was well-maintained and perfect for a…read morerelaxing stroll. There's also a small lake on the property that I believe is open for canoeing, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

One of my favorite preserves to walk around especially if you prefer a preserve with a nice lake…read morescene. Can get busy during the weekend, but several paved trail paths and places for both biking, walking, fishing, and animal-watching. Trails can be taken in a way where you can range from 1 mile to 10+ miles of walking/biking. Bathroom available in one of the parking lots.

Lake

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Moore Park Spray Ground

4.8

(4 reviews)

10.5 mi

This is a great place to go when you have a little bit of time and don't want to make it to the…read morepool. There's not just the spray pad, but a playground, swings and covered picnic area with tables and benches. There are lacrosse fields right next to it so more open space for the kids to run around. It's run by the Geneva Park District and the stay pad is open from June to September, typically. All of our kids love to be there. From infants up through elementary ages for sure will enjoy it. There's also a lot of shade here!

These are becoming really popular but I count myself lucky this one is so close by. This is top…read morenotch water play area for young children (2+). There's plenty of grassy space with trees for shade, so bring a blanket and snacks. It's a public park, so it should not be a surprise that the public port-a-john is kind of gross. Bear in mind, this place gets super busy when it's warm/hot out and a lot of kids from the neighborhood seem to be there unsupervised. Nevertheless, this place is great.

Splash park

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Cantigny Golf

3.7

(47 reviews)

2.9 mi

First, the positives: the course itself is in great shape. Fairways and greens were…read morewell-maintained, the layout is challenging without being unfair, and there are some genuinely beautiful holes. For pure golf, Cantigny can deliver. The problem is everything that happened between shots. We booked three Friday morning tee times with varying numbers of players in each group. At bag drop, the host seemed less than thrilled by the arrangement and appeared confused about where bags should go. Maybe coordinating three separate tee times was complicated. No big deal--it was a brief interaction, and we moved on. Check-in was smooth enough. At $128 per person with a cart, though, expectations are naturally a little higher than your average muni. Then we arrived at Hole 1. Since golfers can be routed to either Hillside or Lakeside, there was a ranger directing traffic. Unfortunately, he seemed completely overwhelmed by the existence of golfers showing up for their scheduled tee times. Two other groups parked in front of him, and what followed looked less like tee-time management and more like air traffic control during a thunderstorm. We arrived 30 minutes before our tee time and were ready to go, yet nobody seemed sure where to send us. Eventually, we were directed to a tee box and instructed to wait 10 minutes after the group ahead of us teed off. Fair enough. Then, moments later, we got yelled at for not teeing off soon enough. So apparently we were simultaneously too early and too late. Quite an achievement. The group ahead of us was painfully slow. Every hole became a front-row seat to their entire golf experience. We watched every drive, every chunk, every search mission into the rough, and every putt from three different angles. I'm all for golfers of every skill level enjoying the game, but at some point pace of play becomes a group project. What made it frustrating was that we were constantly waiting on them while the ranger seemed fixated on us. I've played a lot of golf and have never seen a ranger appear this frequently. It was like having a very concerned wildlife photographer tracking our migration patterns. Every few holes, there he was. The funny part? We were a threesome of ladies hitting fairways, keeping pace, and generally doing everything golfers are supposed to do. If you're looking for the source of slow play, maybe don't start with the group standing around waiting. The ranger attention continued all day. By Hole 17 (Hole 8 on Lakeside), we were told to hurry up because an outing was starting in 12 minutes. Interesting. If the course knew an outing was scheduled, perhaps that should have been factored into the tee times they sold. It was hard to understand why the pressure was being directed at the group waiting on every shot instead of the group creating the backup. Then came another memorable moment. After a quick bathroom break heading to Hole 10, a van was blocking the only path to the next tee. We tried finding an alternate route and immediately got yelled at again--this time by entirely different personnel. Consistency is important, and Cantigny's staff certainly demonstrated consistency in that department. Initially, I wondered if some of the treatment had a sexist element to it. Later, after speaking with others in our group who experienced similar interactions, it seemed more likely that everyone was receiving the same abrupt treatment. Whether it was sexism, bias, or simply poor customer service, the overall experience left a bad impression. Also, the cart path only on multiple par 5s... NOT COOL! In summary: beautiful course, challenging design, excellent conditions, and a layout worth playing. But for $128 a person, I expect to spend the day focusing on golf, not participating in a live-action customer service obstacle course. Cantigny? Been there, done that, bought the overpriced tee time, and won't be back for a sequel.

* Please note this review is for a wedding and not the golf course *…read more When touring potential wedding venues, Cantigny stood out to us almost immediately. They were friendly and not pushy. After our first meeting, we knew we wanted to move ahead with booking. They are very organized and gave us a folder to walk through all components of the booking process. The wedding food tasting went well and on our wedding day, it tasted just like I remembered! Their food choices are extensive. They offer both plated meals as well as family style. We chose family style so we could try multiple options. Jessica was our wedding coordinator, and she was great. She was very responsive to emails. (That was the easiest way to communicate with her). Our day of coordinator was Jessenia, and she was great too. She ensured the room was set up to our liking and kept us organized. I also want to recognize the day of banquet staff, Serrano, Danielle, and Jon, for being amazing too. (There were a couple of more, but I didn't get their names) Cantigny was a blast to work with, and everything I requested for our special day was honored.

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Lakeside Hole 7

Chicago Golf Club

(6 reviews)

1.0 mi

Like some others I played here back in the 1957 area and did not fully appriciate the course as it…read morewas the only course I ever played. Was a caddy and we'd play on Mondays, a bunch of 12-13 year olds playing a world class course and not thinking that it was. Rough back then was a lost ball unless your caddy was really on the ball. First couple of holes were brutal 445 ish normally into the wind huge bunkers. Lot of fun. Seem to recall Bebe Rabozo playing here with one of the members they landed a helicopter on one of the fairways and started playing from where they landed. I think he won an open back in the day

It's an extraordinary golf course that has vastly improved over the last few years. Arguably a top…read more10 golf course in the US. Requires a lot of a player if you want to score but really it's so special that score is irrelevant.

Clubhouse in the distance.

Clubhouse

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Longish par3 3rd hole, swale in front of the typically large green

Northside Family Aquatic Center

4.0

(6 reviews)

3.1 mi

This is another Wheaton Park District facility and it's located at Northside Park. It's at the end…read moreof West Street and to the east. This is an older pool, so it's not as glitzy as some of the other pools in the area. They have 1 water slide, a diving board, a sand pit and a great toddler area. The toddler area here is fenced in and has it's own pool which is 0 dept to 2 feet or so. There are lots of chairs here for moms to sit poolside. Off of the toddler pool is the sand area. I've spent lots of time here and there are always extra chairs and some benches. There are toys available here, I wouldn't bring your own because you will get a headache trying to keep an eye on them. Pricewise, this pool has a cheaper admission rate for non residents. It's $11.75 for an adult and $7.00 for a child. Sometimes the pool closes early due to swim meets and this pool opens later that Rice Pool due to swim lessons. Another important thing to know is that the kids in the daycamps at Northside Park, swim at this pool from 1-3 or so. This summer (2010) the camps are relocated due to work at the park, but they will be back next year. This pool is a great one to hang out with your little ones. If you have older kids, the slides at Rice Pool are a better source of entertainment.

Amazing place with impeccable lifeguards. Very clean bathrooms and also have toilet paper in the…read morebathroom. (It's awesome trust me) this pool is One of the Ellis's lifeguard training facility and has made outstanding guards who always know how to keep the pool a safe environment. A great place for family or birthday party. They have adult lap swim at 12-1 and 5:30-6:30 every. and test the water every 2 hours so it's always safe. However a simple pool they have all of the pizzazz and the new pools. They have great music always, a slide AND diving board. Kiddy pool AND sand box. The sand box is the original mine craft as the kids make rivers and lakes in the sand. Get your kids out of the house and have a unforgettable time here. Don't sleep on this pool, defiantly better than Rice pool on the south side (Northside is more of a family aspect.) stay woke.