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.

Great gym! They do both individual (solo) training and group training. There do HIIT, strength and…read moreboxing training. They customize all workouts to the capabilities of the individual. They have worked with both myself and my family -- all different skills levels. Everybody has enjoyed it and made significant improvements in strengths, fitness and cardiovascular capability. They get it.

A great small old school boxing gym. Great workouts. I train with Mark and do the class once a…read moreweek. It is fun and always good sweat plus good people. So glad to find this little gem..

Cannot say enough good things! I've done it all, hopped around to all kinds of gyms and always end…read moreup back here. Even when I was no longer a member, I would do drop-in workouts. They could never get rid of me. If you want the best full-body workouts, you have to give it a try. You do movements that you won't do working out solo. The workouts are so creative. I had switched to Lifetime at the beginning of 2021 because of the childcare center. I am already back to F45. No classes compare. You get a personal trainer d/t the smaller class sizes, hands- on corrections and modifications when needed. The owners are truly gems. I find myself talking in their awesome accents when I get back home They care about their clients' feedback and take it into consideration. Special shout-out to trainer Julie - she better never leave. So, if you want to get in a great workout, be surrounded by a personable and fun gym community and leave talking in an English accent, look no further.

I have been a member of this F45 location for almost 3 years now and I could go on and on about how…read moreamazing this gym is. Not only are the workouts incredibly effective but the owners and instructors are great too. The community that the owners, Tonia and Martyn, have fostered in this gym is like nothing you will find anywhere else. Tonia and Martyn are two of the kindest people who truly care about you, in addition to your health goals and well being. I have worked out at many gyms over the years but none will ever compare to this.

It's almost the same level as the Carol Stream location. It was relatively good compared to other…read moreclubs. Most of the spaces were relatively clean. But sometimes I was annoyed by having to close the jacuzzi or steam sauna. It was unpleasant to see people using the spa in their underwear without taking a shower. In the common areas in clubs, it is necessary to refrain from using cell phones. For the protection and safety of their respective privacy.

Cleaning staff needs to do a better job. They only seem to sweep and dust windowsills. All cardio…read moreequipment is dusty and and can see all the dried sweat stains. The bodies of all the equipment needs to be maintained better and well as the restrooms on the weekend. At least get the loose toilet paper off the floor after closing and don't wait til mondays cleaning crew comes in. Better maintenance all round would be great.

An AMAZING community, owned by the best couple- Kelly & Jared. Since day one I've benefited from…read morethe excellent and knowledgeable coaches, warm community, fun events, and the variety of CrossFit, Hyrox and Olympic lifting classes!

I have been a member of Iron Flag for several months and I have learned to love coming to the gym…read more This is no small feat, since I am 61 years old, and I can honestly say I have never felt that before. I belonged to a different gym that closed late summer and I was looking for a place that would push me. I didn't even know what Crossfit was. But co-owner, Kelly, really impressed me with her intelligent questions about my health history, and Ioved how many women coaches there were at the gym, and felt the place had a great, down to earth vibe. I now attend weekday at 6:30 a.m. classes religiously and usually go to a class on the weekends. They will scale to your level and encourage you at the same time. I also thought I ate well (no flour, no sugar, and no alcohol), but I am working with co-owner Jared on my nutrition and upping my energy level and mental clarity. I appreciate the inspiration of those around me who can lift hundreds of lbs and do muscle ups, while I am working my training bar. Hey, it takes a village! My doctor is thrilled and I have gained several lbs of muscle in a few months! Check this place out. You will be glad you did!

i.e Fitness is the place to be, no matter you fitness goal. I would recommend this place to anyone…read more Ian and Emily do a stellar job of incorporating the basics of strength training into a fun and engaging workout, every time! Regardless of your fitness level, the trainers here will help cater every exercise and movement to be right for you. Equally as important, Ian & Emily are incredibly easy-going, funny, and personable. They are your friends in an instant. This makes coming back to the gym easy and enjoyable. You will look forward to hanging out with the gym staff as much as you'll enjoy the workouts :)!

IE Fitness is simply the best gym around!…read more A little back story--I was the girl in High School who would intentionally forget her gym clothes because I hated "working out" or doing anything physical. Since High School I have joined gyms to "workout" would start going and then just stop--wasted money on personal trainers to just make excuse after excuse of why I can't continue to go. At IE Fitness it's more than a gym--it's a place of accountability and friendship. I actually look forward to working out! I highly recommend IE fitness for personal training and group workouts!

Love this place ! Great and helpful staff, especially Eric the manager. Getting registered was one…read moreof the most fun things I've done this year because of his high energy and honesty! Who doesn't doesn't love that?!! I've seen the owner Emily around there every time I have gone, which is always nice too. Even the people that go there to workout are always smiling or offering tips. Working out + sauna time are a few of my favorite things so it's hard to not enjoy the whole concept of hotworx!!!! Burned 400 cal the very first time i went into the yoga room. Pilates is one of my fave workouts here. I have yet to try out still a few of the other workouts!

I've been meaning to check out hotworx for some time now especially since I've seen some classes on…read moreclass pass. I decided to sign up for a free trial to see what is it all about. The Wheaton location is somewhat hidden among us surrounding stores, but it's easy enough to find. Upon arrival, door access is controlled through a mobile apps so since I wasn't registered yet, one of the staff members kindly let me in. We went through a brief questionnaire discussing why I was interested in joining and what fitness goals. I was hoping to achieve this year. I was then given a tour of the facility and led to my scheduled class, which was hot yoga. Each class takes place in its own sauna, designed to accommodate about 2 to 3 people at a time. The workout itself is guided through a screen inside the sauna,which I personally did not enjoy. Classes like yoga, Pilates, it can be challenging to follow independently, and I value having an instructor present to demonstrate proper form and correct posture when needed. That hands-on guidance makes a big difference for me.. HOTWORX offers two membership packages. The highest one right now it's $80 unlimited classes at home and in person, that includes a small weight machine area in the back, you have to purchase their supplies such as their towel, mat, and one other item. It also includes an app to use on your phone to count your calories, food intake and all that great stuff. Overall, the staff was welcoming, friendly, professional, but the concept just wasn't the right fit for me. Also, if you ever plan to take a free trial, make sure to wear almost nothing and take a ton of water with you and a towel because you will sweat and be hot!!!

My best decision made so far of joining Big Shoulders CrossFit. Before joining, Brendan the owner…read morewas really nice to go through what is unique about CrossFit as I have never tried before. All the coaches are really talented and they look at your form very attentively, which is what we need if we are new to something. They check your form after starting the actual exercise patiently. I highly recommend anyone who wants to try CrossFit as a beginner to give Big Shoulders CrossFit a try and it is going to be worth it!!

Was not impressed!!!! The gym is nice but I was. It happy!…read more I purchased a 3 month program that cost me 199.00 back in 2017 where I was supposed to have a few sessions with a trainer. The owner kinda blew me off and didn't pay attention to be and said he would call me but never did until a few days later. I was already annoyed! I finally went in and the person that he partnered with me wasn't available to meet my on the time I was available after I specifically told owner that I was from Chicago and needed a later time because of my work schedule! The owner didn't call me until a few days later but by than I was completed annoyed that I had paid and he didn't care to call me. He finally called me but never even mentioned a refund since I told him I wouldn't be going back! My review is so late but I finally found the email and confirmation of when I signed up :(