Staff and pool are fantastic!!! Wonderful management who listen and care. I have been going there…read morefor years and just love the skylights while you swim! The back area is fin to relax in on the summertime (if hi have lounge chair) and the temperature is the hot tub is excellent!

Was inquiring about joining this club because I do not want to be part of the big box gyms. This…read morewas close to my house so I thought I'd go check it out first off. It's pretty recessed into the hotel so if parking is somewhat full, you'll be walking a lot to get to the actual gym which is located in the basement. My main feature that I was looking forward to was the pool area. The pool is OK size but I am not a fan that there are windows on all sides of the pool, especially in the main office building their pools from Florida ceiling that overlook the pool. There is zero privacy, especially with people caulking through the window windows while you were trying to swim or relax. I also did not care for that. The entire gym just felt like you were going to work out in grandma's basement. It has a smell about it like an old library. The feet to join the gym of $65 was a good price, but I just felt like I would be depressed the whole time I was there

Fair membership prices wish they were open later on days I worked so I could go more, I'm guessing…read morelack of staff is the reason, great location downtown Elk Grove.

In comparison to other gyms, I think the Pavilion Fitness Center has a great value. I tried another…read moregym that cost about the same amount (I pay $25/month for a student membership, 1 month free if you pay in full), and the amenities I received at the other gym completely paled in comparison to what I get here at the Pavilion. Here, I get free towel service, free fitness classes, free access to the indoor/outdoor pool and sauna/hot tub**, free access to the indoor track, and free locker rental (which comes with a lock, unlike some places where you have to bring your own). **Note: The Pavilion has closed down all of the aquatic facilities here for renovation for about a year. That means that the pool access that was supposed to come with my membership is no longer valid. However, I will say that they have been pretty accommodating about this; they are letting people cancel their membership without a fee due to the pool closings, and they are offering some discounts at nearby pool facilities as well. If you compare the Pavilion to a big gym like Lifetime Fitness, the big gym probably has nicer bathrooms/showers, is bigger, and is open at all hours, but places like Lifetime also cost much, much more. Personally, I don't need a gym that is open 24 hours because I just go after work, and I like not having to fight for the machines here at the Pavilion. Even on its most crowded days, I can usually get the machine I want or only have to wait a few minutes to grab it. I should mention too that I have seen several new machines at the Pavilion in the year or so that I've been a member here, so you can tell that they keep up-to-date with the machinery. I also recently started attending the classes they offer with membership here. They are fun, and they don't get packed and crowded like some other workout classes I've gone to. I regret not coming to these classes sooner! My only complaint here is about the shower process. Sometimes it takes a while for the shower to warm up, and I can't seem to get it to be as hot as I want it. Also, I kind of wish they would change their shower curtains and maybe install regular hair dryers rather than just those hand dryers. I'd also like for them to invest in some bigger towels so my butt doesn't hang out. That'd be great. But, these are pretty minor complaints and I'd rather live with this and pay the amount I'm paying than pay double for something only slightly nicer. If you're a resident of Elk Grove Village, I would definitely recommend gym membership here (although maybe wait for the pool to reopen if that's a factor for you). ---Update--- They got brand new showers - hurrah!

They had a special today for Thanksgiving, where you could come and try a class out…read more This is why I like trying classes out because a lot of gyms might look shiny but when you dig under the surface, they are dull as anything and I need a stimulating environment that's welcoming and not snarky the class that I tried out (albeit under a different name) was basically something else I've taken quite often and the format was not followed correctly, and I got a very snarky attitude from a lot of people that worked there Also for the the price you pay compared to other gyms, you get basically no amenities there's no pool They told me we have a membership with COD so you can drive over there and pay extra on top of what you're already paying here now why would I want a membership at two places when I could just join one gym that has everything I need under one roof where I'm actually Comfortable?!? there's no massage chairs No sauna no steak room no hot tub I can go elsewhere for a couple bucks more, and have a lot more choice of classes as well They were also asking if I belonged anywhere else and when I said yes, they got extremely snarky and said "that's our competition". I'm thinking in my head there is no competition. You have nothing to offer here. It's not even a question. Happy to return to my home gym tomorrow, where there is everything I want and more It was nice to try a class out, but I would never come back here not to mention The class was probably 80 something degrees with no fans going inside the room.

Ackerman is a wonderful resource - friendly, helpful staff, a huge array of fitness programs and…read moreequipment, spacious gyms and running track, climbing wall, and a terrific lineup of personal trainers including Stan Emmert, who specializes in helping people of all ages improve their strength, flexibility and balance. He's helped me go from being a candidate for a wheelchair to playing golf again!

I've been part of the OTF family for over 5 years and I love everything about it. The coaches are…read moreamazing and motivating, although it's been sad to see some of the greats come and go. The overall energy and atmosphere is what keeps me going! Bonus for this location: there's a protein smoothie bar next door!! The only con with this specific location are the layout of the lobby and bathrooms being funky and I think the speakers in the studio need updating or better placement. Otherwise staff and management is AMAZING!!

I was so skeptical in trying out OTF. My fiancé has been talking about it so much that she wanted…read moreme to try it out for myself. I never had the chance to do this kind of workout. Let me start by saying that it surpassed all my expectations. I finally decided to give it a shot and step outside my comfort zone. I came to class on Sunday January 5th. Thinking it wasn't worth it but giving the benefit of the doubt to my fiancé. You know the saying happy wife happy life . Well it was more than I expected and could handle. Sunday's class was intense full but worth every minute. After meeting up with the coach and trainer Christian. The way he explained the training and the way the machines worked. Made me realize that I haven't really been working out the right way. Christian was very detailed in how everything works. He met with me before class and after class to give me feedback on how I was working out. Ultimately he is one of the reasons I signed up. My fiancé is the other reason. Lauren and Amanda at the front desk where also very welcoming, explaining the do's and don'ts of each set of workouts. I told Lauren my limits as I thought and she made sure she passed the info to Christian. The team definitely communicates very well, because I felt comfortable to give it my best shot. Wednesday was my second class, I won't lie I was tested beyond my limits. It was a tough class directed by Christian once again. He had us work out every part of the body that it's Friday and I can feel the burn. But it means it's working. As tired and sore that I may feel, I am looking forward to reaching my goals here. They offer three different packages ranging from $69 for 4 classes a month to $109 for 8 classes a month to $159 for unlimited classes a month. I'm starting off with the lowest. As soon as I gain the strength and balance I know I'll be doing the unlimited. Some people may think the prices are high but I'm telling you it's worth every penny. So if any of my fellow yelpers haven't tried this class I urge you all to try it out. After all the first class is always free. P.S I hope you all have a great day and CYOY.

So now that LA fitness took over Bally's there is no cheap gym chain across from work. Well I…read morestarted using the gym at the office and couldn't be happier. It is an annex of the YMCA. I am not sure if it is open to the public or just employees of the Zurich Towers. But after a couple weeks I wish I joined earlier. They have all the weights I need (including up to 100# dumbells). Plus good cardio and free towels.

This is the most equipped Planet Fitness I've been to in Illinois. I've also frequent Planet…read moreFitness location in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Chandler Arizona during the winter months where II live. But, some things they all have in common, are lots of posted rules and little to no enforcement. People having conversations on their speaker phones, bags, etc. However, the worst is monopolizing machines, scrolling on their PHONES, tying up equipment. There should be a rule "no phones during workouts". But, I know it'll never happen. " Any rule not enforced is not worth the paper it's written on.

I like this Planet Fitness location and because it opened in 2022, it's way better than many of the…read moreother locations. I began my journey at Planet Fitness before COVID at a different location that was kinda dingy and gross. However, my husband and I moved to Schaumburg three years ago and we began to frequent this location recently. We come to this gym 5-6 times a week and we have always had pleasant experiences and continue to do so. When we walk in, the workers greet us and everything is always clean. There is a lot of parking in the lot, and we feel safe and comfortable working out here. I also like this location because since we come here consistently at the same times, we see the same regulars which adds to the comfort we feel when working out. It seems that many people have been coming here for a while. We always start our workouts on the resistance and weight machines, and because there are a good amount of machines at this location, we normally can get right on the ones we want to use or we go on a different machine until the person is off of the one we want to use. Most people are respectful when using the machines and wipe them down here, too. We end our workouts with the treadmill and other cardio machines and there are TONS of them here. We never have a problem finding open machines, and there is even a full row of stair masters, which my old Planet location failed to have. I never normally use the locker room, but when I use the bathroom located in the locker room, it is consistently clean. The locker rooms are also pretty large. The gym has many large fans on the ceiling so the temperature is good in the building, and the treadmills are new machines so they even have a fan built in. Seriously, I cannot complain about any machines in this location because all of them seem to be taken care of and updated. We have never used the massage chairs or other black card perks at this location because we normally work out and want to go home, but from looking at them through the windows of the building, they seem nice.

This new gym in Carol Stream just opened on 1/1/10 and I am already impressed…read more I have gone twice in the past few days and have not had a problem getting equipment available to me. I went to visit when they were in the midst of construction. It had been a gym previously by another owner and was bought by ATI and remodeled. They have a kids center, room for classes (spin, yoga, etc.), pool, sauna, hot tub, full beautiful locker room, juice bar with nutritional supplements available and a full floor of free weights, every type of Precor imaginable (some with their own tv screens you can plug your headphones in to) and big scary machinery for those looking to bulk up. Nate was my sales person. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable and most definately not pushy. I have seen the manager in the gym, greeting people at the front desk, on both occasions which is a nice change from the impersonal lack of greeting at the large gym up the street (which I still have a beef with). All in all, it's a great club. I am reserving my 5 star rating for a short time while I get more acclimated to the club as a whole. I am also waiting for their classes to start, which won't be a full menu until February. Also, my only issue so far is that you have to bring your own lock. Kind of caught me off guard when I went the first time and ended up having to leave my wallet, keys, phone, etc. in my car. Would have been nice if they have some on hand that you can rent for a short time. Just a thought. Overall, I am very impressed so far. Reasonable prices for monthly membership (less than the big gym down the street) and more personal service.

I'm a raving fan of the spaciousness, cleanliness, modern equipment and class offerings - all at an…read moreaffordable monthly price. Thanks for being my happy place for indoor body movement during the cold months. :)

Do not take classes here. In most of the classes I took the instructors one hundred percent played…read morefavorites, always favoring the skinnier younger girls. When I tried to cancel during the holiday season because money was tight they waited until AFTER my billing date to tell me it was too late to cancel and then proceeded to try and charge me a late payment fee. Every time I've tried to cancel they do the same thing and they still refuse to let me cancel. Save yourself the stress and embarrassment and find somewhere else.

I canceled my membership in October and just received a text, I am going to collections for…read more$1038.96! You can't get out of the membership. I did a 3 month trail, and tried to cancel. They sent me an email form to fill out, I had to give a reason why and sent it back. They are predators scamming their customers. Digging deeper you'll find out this is common practice for this company. I've meet with others who are going to start a class action suit. Contact me for details.