I cannot say enough good things about IzzyFit. I'll write out a lot more details below, but the…read morebottom line is Izzy is wonderful and I highly recommend working with her. I started with Izzy 2 years ago, and can easily say it is one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself and my health. Prior to this, I had never been very physically active and I had always been pretty wary of gyms, trainers, etc. When I set up an appointment to meet Izzy, I was very unsure about starting and worried about embarrassing myself when working out. From my first day meeting with Izzy, not only did my cautiousness/hesitancy around personal training quickly begin to fade, but I became excited about training with her each week and building strength. Two years later, and I see Izzy twice a week for personal training and wish I could go more often. Izzy's knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and dedication make each training session fun and motivating. She continuously shifts and updates my workout program so that I'm always engaged, challenged, and building strength and new skills. She is fantastic at modifying exercises so that they best fit my body's ability. Overall, I've learned so much about my body and how it moves over the last two years, and I can now move and lift so much more than I ever have been able to (e.g. band-assisted pull-ups, push-ups, deadlifts, and much, much more). In addition to physical gains, I also feel more comfortable in my body and more confident in my body's strength and abilities. IzzyFit is also great because of the community involved in training with Izzy. She often has two people train together for each session (although they are each doing their individualized training program). This really builds a sense of community and support around working out. She also owns and trains at TruFit, which is easily the most welcoming, body positive gym I've been to. The trainers are friendly, experienced, and encouraging, and the clientele are diverse. The gym makes clear efforts to be inclusive and to support the community. As part of this, there are ongoing fundraising opportunities to support the gym in providing personal training scholarships. All in all, I highly recommend contacting IzzyFit if you are looking for a great personal training experience. :)

When my fiancée (now husband) and I moved from NYC to Chicago almost six years ago, we agreed that…read morehaving a personal trainer to get fit for the wedding was worth the financial splurge. We both were experiencing a lot of change (e.g. new jobs, new city, and wedding/marriage); and to us, maintaining our physical health was critical to managing all the stress. What we didn't expect was to have fun along the way! Every week, my husband and I looked forward to our Izzy workouts. Not only did we feel good physically, but we felt like a team. There is nothing better than hearing both your trainer and your spouse call out "You can do it!" as you conquer a hard workout. Izzy's creative, fun exercises had proven results. Both my husband and I felt perfect on our special day. (Thanks, Izzy. ) Fast forward to current state, I still work out with Izzy. She always finds a way to fit me in and/or be creative with our schedules. Izzy understands that training isn't just about getting physically fit. It's about helping a client be the best version of themselves.

I'm literally posting this from the shower because I came into shower and noticed I left my…read moreunderwear from yesterday morning in the shower. 24 hours later it's exactly in the same spot I left it at. So I guess no one is cleaning the showers. I only use the handicap shower because it's the one that gets used the least but the other shower stalls are completely disgusting and smell really bad. I've also noticed a wet piece of toilet paper in the handicap stall that has been here since Wednesday, it's Friday morning let's see if it's still here on Monday. The staff says hi and bye in particular Derwin is very friendly so there's a reason to give blink fitness in Evanston one star and a second star because equipment is usually all in good working condition.

Clean. Lots of equipment. Nice staff. Lots of parking…read more Great pricing. Everyone puts their dumbells away

Started going here to gain back my mobility after surgery. Excellent facility, top-notch…read moreequipment, and a great team. highly recommend.

My wife and I tried their Gyrokinesis class and love it. I have both tried the Gyrotonic machines…read moretoo. This place has done wonders for our backs and for mobility and flexibility. The trainers and owners are all awesome. I highly recommend CNS.

Dietrich Is just fabulous. Hes a middle aged Black man with a wealth of fitness…read moreknowledge&experience, patience, and humor! Im a female retiree, wanted to firm up and do my at-home exercises more correctly. Ive doubled my capacities in 2 mos! And the soul music is to die for. He's expensive but worth it.

This review is about my trainer Stephanie Mangrich of D21 Fitness. This is my first experience with…read morea trainer. I had previously been working out (rather intermittently) at the park district gym near my home. But needing guidance I sought out D21 fitness center because it was referred to me by a college friend who has been going there for years. Stephanie has been my trainer for a year and she is awesome!!! She walks the walk. Her degree is in Athletic training so she is extremely knowledgeable about fitness health. She is a runner (everyday she runs with a group rain or shine, cold or wet), but she is not a snob about it, nor is she judgemental. She meets you where you are, sets mutual goals for you, and helps you implement them. She keeps meticulous record of your workouts, and changes it up regularly to keep it interesting. You have the feeling that you are her only client! After an injury forced me to see a physical therapist she offered to confer with the therapist on how my exercises could be modified to prevent further injury. Before my vacation in February she emailed me a complete workout (with YouTube tutorials on how to do it right) so that I could continue my workouts in the resort's gym in the week that I wouldn't be there. Before giving you an exercise to do, Stephanie always explains its purpose, and she always demonstrates first (even if you've done it before) showing you both the right way AND the wrong way to do it. Because I only meet with her once a week, I would mimic what I did with her at home in another day of the week. And while I don't have a lot of the equipment at home, she showed me ways to compensate for that. She also let's me pick the workout music I like (I have a fondness for the 80s!) Stephanie makes working out fun! She laughs, and cajoles, but she is about the business of the workouts. She is very professional. She watches my moves, corrects when I'm doing something incorrectly, high fives me when I'm nailing it, and redirects. If I tell her I was sore the next day, she'll message me the day after that to see how I'm doing. If one day I'm not feeling especially talkative when I'm there, she picks up on that and our workouts are largely silent (except for counting my reps, and, yes, Cyndi Lauper in the background). My core is a lot stronger today, than when I first met Stephanie. I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in improving their fitness health. About D21. The gym is small, but has everything you could possibly need for a thorough and great workout. The sessions are private, though there might be the rare occasion where another client might be finishing up a session. Still it's enough room. There is a washroom, but unfortunately not a shower. There are also clean towels and filtered water so no need to bring. Great location too (right up the street from the Lucky Platter for a great post workout breakfast) and a Starbucks (with outside seating in warmer months)!!! Also plenty of street parking AND an adjacent parking lot. This gym seems to serve every age, and every body type from what I have observed. And the owner is pretty awesome too! The trainers all seem very happy. That must be a reflection on him.

I treat Evanston Athletic Club as if I live there. Most of the time I show up looking a mess just…read moreto attend my vinyasa/sculpt yoga classes because it is a judgment free zone. Mindys classes leave me sore damn near every single time. I love this gym because it is more chill, and less populated. There is a lot of natural light, especially in the turf area on the 3rd floor near the spin studio because it is so private. There is a pilates studio on the same level, but the classes are extra charge/seperate. I pay $65 a month, and I honestly think it is such a great deal. The jacuzzi does tend to be crowded before 4 though. I love the machine that dries my swimsuit, that is so helpful, and they give you a bag with it like what. Also at this location they have a keypad for the lockers that actually work, even though the facility is a little outdated. There is parking..no it is not free.

Great facility for the price…read more Unfortunately, loud overhead "music" has again migrated to negative, auctioneer-style computer-generated, monotonous, hate-the-world rap. When we work out, we expect positive environment. We all bring our own devices, so I wish they would shut off their overhead noise. Where is the support of diversity?

I've been working out at TruFit for almost a year now and couldn't ask for a better experience. All…read morethe trainers are friendly and welcoming (even those I don't work with recognize me and greet me), and Izzy is a great matchmaker. She first connected me to Gittel Kanter, who helped me regain balance where childbirth and the rest of life had left me a bit short on physical confidence. She helped me remember where my strength is, and she worked diligently to support my freezing shoulder in ways that allowed me to continue challenging myself. When I needed to switch trainers due to unexpected family-related scheduling issues, Izzy helped to make the transition as seamless as possible, and I've been working with success with Amanda Newman since then. I'd recommend this gym to anyone looking for a supportive space to work out.

I have been so pleased with my experience at TruFit! I am at An Age where all of my doctors are…read moretelling me I need to strength train & I have a hard time 1) Keeping myself accountable and 2) Not hurting myself. Izzy did a fantastic job matching me with Tony Monley, who knows exactly how to gently motivate and push me while making it all fun. He is also remarkably good at noticing when we need to back off a little & adjusting on the fly. I LOVE that TruFit is a welcoming space for LGBTQA+, POC, and women. I feel safe in every way, which is a challenge for a woman at the gym. Last but not least, their model makes for very reasonable priced one on one quality personal training!

Sona Fitness is amazing! When I joined, a little over a year ago, I was dealing with significant…read moreback pain that stopped me from working out and staying in shape. Kenna and Chris have been amazing at customizing my training schedule to not only address the pain but also turned working out into fun. Quite frankly none of the previous PT sessions I've taken come close to the health benefits I got from my sessions at Sona. Kenna and Dylan, the owners, have created a welcoming and inclusive space which I highly recommend to anyone starting their fitness journey.

In the past year, I have not only survived a global pandemic, but have also turned 40. The only…read morepositive thing to happen in that year (truly) was working out with Kenna. After years of hip and knee pain, I was told that I have a torn labrum in my hip and lots of lost cartilage in my knee. My only options were a barely helpful surgery or intense focus on building my strength. I reached out to Kenna and she took on my case with gusto. When I say that Kenna (and Sona) changed my life this is not an understatement. Kenna helped me to zero in on the small ways my body was out of alignment and correct the HUGE effects of these misalignments. I have been working out with Kenna for a year and I am now totally pain free and happily returning to endurance sports! Beyond that, I am in the best shape of my life (and I have always been an athlete). Given the pandemic, Kenna and I worked together virtually. I was BLOWN AWAY by her ability to see tiny muscle movements over the screen and to give me exactly the right prompts to correct my posture and alignment. 18 months ago, I was told by medical doctors that I would have to limit my activity and just accept that pain was my new reality. I am now blissfully pain free and ready to remain just as active for the next 40 years. THANK YOU KENNA!

When you have the winter blahs and need some friends to train and ride with Precision is the place…read moreto go! They have the best trainers and coaches. Jordan, Lauren Craig and Daphne are awesome!! They spent all winter helping me with my cycling skills. They have about 20 bike trainers inside plus 3 treadmills, spin bikes and rowers. They also offer strength and agility classes. You can store your bike there during the winter months so you don't have to schlep your bike in your car on the days you want to ride. They work with training peaks so every ride you do is recorded with heart rate, calories, speed and distance. It really helps me analyze where I need to improve. They also have separate fun free events throughout the year. Girls movie night (ride while watching the chick flick of your choice) beer and bikes (ride while chugging a beer and eating snacks). These are just fun ways to break up indoor cycling rides. The fees are reasonable for unlimited rides. They also offer triathlon performance packages so you can incorporate swim bike and run with them. If you're interested in taking your training to the next level try precision multi sport.

Precision Multisport...the best training studio you aren't going to. In a world of all these…read morefranchised facilities and box gyms, this is refreshing. Personalized attention, and a variety of options. Adult and youth programs. Indoor and weather permitting outdoor training too! This is great for triathletes of all levels; from the hesitant not sure I want to even try to the Kona qualifying elites. Yet NOT INTIMIDATING! I was amazed, as I have experienced this before. Runners, swimmers, even the every day "non athlete" person just trying to be fit can find something here. I first came to know Precision Multisport through a winter triathlon training program I was a part of that utilized the facility for their Computrainer studio. Craig and JP have helped me train for multiple events, as well as aid me with my return to sport training after a hiatus due to injury. The studio has moved since I started trading there, and expanded. They now offer more training options, class times, etc. BASE Fitness, TRX, other training classes, a wide range of Computrainer classes, and individual trainers...all highly recommended. I truly have learned so much during my training here. The coaches are attentive, knowledgeable, and put up with me! I am not high maintenance, just hard on myself. When I go to Precision Multisport...I do not feel like I have to BE the best, I just am encouraged to TRY my best; and everyone has off days, and are well supported here. The experience, and the way the coaches are with clients, is HUGE! I don't feel like I am a part of a cookie cutter workout. Thank you PM! They often have special events and other fun things. They also put on a few of the best races in Chicagoland! I travel in from the city even to train!

This is our neighborhood Gym, the one closest to my place. I'm very happy and grateful for V Tone…read moreFitness space. I feel there's enough space and gym equipment including a separate area for stretching. I've taken showers there and its fine. I just wish they had a sauna, but I have not seen any. Overall I give V tone Fitness a 4.5 out of 5.

I love this neighborhood gym! It is not a giant gym like the franchise ones in the area but it has…read morea lot of Rogers Park heart & soul in it. It is also a short run for me to get there and all the employees and gym goers are friendly and helpful. It is mom and pop places like these that give soul to a neighborhood and I am there for it.

Very spacious F45 in downtown Evanston. I visited this gym 3x over Labor Day weekend with my…read morePassport access. The demos at this location were not the most lax I've ever seen, but close, lol. It doesn't matter at this point in my F45 life. I'm always glad to get a familiar workout when I'm out of town, and Evanston's F45 was as good as any!

Love the workouts, but the instructors are very luke warm. Zero effort to motivate individuals or…read morethe class. Kind of makes me miss Orange Theory where instructors knew your name and checked on everyone.