Before doing this review, I read through the majority of the previous reviews. And in my short time…read morethere, I could relate to many of them even though they'e several years old. On my second day there, I realized that this is not a professional staff from Hospital. I looked up online and it's a subcontractor my first gym after high school. Was the pump room in Geneva. That was a 24 hour club back in 1985. And been the norm pretty much ever since not being a 24 hour club cut down on staff, but it still makes it crowded during the times that it is open. The staff seems to be more tuned to, working at a big box store than it does a facility that could have a medical emergencies at any time. Based on the previous reviews, there doesn't seem to be communication of change. I've been a member on and off for several years, and the equipment has not been upgraded. And in some categories, there's just not enough or they don't have a modern version. But it is clean and you don't have to put up, with the strange way some people act now in gyms. So those two are benefits. I just hope that if I do have a medical emergency or somebody that I love it's close enough for the hospital. Because I have zero respect for their ability to act calmly and professionally to an emergency by my experience.

Why are the reviews low? It was a HUGE blessing in disguise when Xsport closed. I ended up at…read moreDelnor and it is AWESOME facility. I'm 70 and in top shape. There is a whirlpool, steam, sauna, great locker room. Everyone is friendly and the machines and weights are the best. Medicare reimburses $600 per year. Could not be happier getting about my only 'me' time in at the center. Even has a small cafe. So great. Thanks to all the staff there for being so friendly. A shower hose was leaking and I mentioned it to the front desk it was fixed within 48 hours. Highly recommend.

I had a lot of fun and since it's near my job i can go after work so it's my fav gym and also i had…read morethe best workout experience here

I don't leave reviews often, but when I do, it's because something has gone spectacularly wrong…read more There are a lot of reasons I'm building my endurance. For my overall health. For my own personal aesthetics. To be able to run if I'm ever in a life threatening situation. To be able to run around with my future children, should I ever be so blessed. Running away from the restroom at Anytime Fitness was not on that list. I had to use the restroom and walked into the general one. My immediate thought was, "Absolutely not." So I figured I'd try the women's shower restroom instead. Locked. At that point, I genuinely considered using the men's restroom. Have you ever walked into a bathroom and thought, "This place isn't even worthy of my porcelain offering?" Because that was my exact thought. I felt personally violated having to conduct my bathroom business in there. Then I went to wash my hands. Barely any soap. That's when I lost confidence in the cleanliness of the entire gym. My first thought was, "Well... how many people have walked out of here without washing their hands?" Suddenly every dumbbell, treadmill, and machine looked like a collaborative science experiment. Eventually I mustered up the courage to get on the treadmill and thought, "You know what? I'll just wipe it down first." I turned around. No wipes. Then I noticed the wipes trash bin was overflowing. At that point, I wasn't doing cardio anymore. I was building my immune system. The gym itself has potential, but the restroom and sanitation situation seriously need attention. Clean restrooms, stocked soap, and disinfecting wipes are the bare minimum. Right now, the only thing getting a good workout is my fight-or-flight response.

Used to go to Xsport and I got sick of the overcrowded gym, zoned out employees, and longer drive…read more This gym is in a great spot and even at it's busiest has machines left over. Some equipment is old but it's overall a pretty good gym. I do wish it had more amenities that you get at larger gyms like a locker room and showers

So let me preface this by saying I'm that super booshie city chick when it comes to working out. I…read morebelong to a great fitness club in downtown Chicago and workout there almost daily, so when I was asked to dog sit for a couple weeks in the burbs I panicked a bit, I wouldn't have a club to go to, so I yelped........ based on distance and reviews I decided to give pound4pound a try and I'm glad I did. This place is no frills but has everything you could ever need for a great workout and even classes. The trainers were very helpful and I was able to get a free day just for stopping in. It was nice to walk in and see people at all different fitness levels and none of the pretentiousness that the chicago clubs wreak of. I was able to get in a really solid workout, in an hour and didn't have to wait on any equipment. Definitely, a great gym to check out!

This place is great! Good staff, amazing gym...etc, but the reason I am writing this is because…read moreunless you love basketball, there is nothing else you can do for open gym. Last year, they used to have 5-10 open gym volleyball days a month, however now, I see 1-2, IF ANY. Now this may not be a big concern for many, however it is unfair to all of the people who play volleyball because there is no other place to go. Please change this, make more volleyball days.

The Sunset fitness center is closed for a week so I migrated over to the Stephan Persinger center…read moretoday. I enjoy Sunset because it is more intimate and some of the people at Sunset have been there forever. The clientele at Persinger is younger and part of the neighboring community. The fitness/community center literally looks like a modern barn on the outside. Inside you will find much of the same fitness equipment you will find at Sunset. Persinger has a basketball court and a walking/running track you will not find at Sunset. Persinger has upstairs meeting rooms with an elevator. Sunset has a training room and a racketball court. My personal preference is Sunset because I feel it is more intimate than Persinger. Because of this I give Persinger four stars and Sunset five stars.

shitty fucking service. went to work out and dude said it was closed however online said it was…read moreopen. it was closed for the chicago steel hockey players I asked the guy when he thinks it would open and he said not until the next day. joke.

Yes friends! I have found the gym of my dreams. If your an athletic performance kind of gym goer,…read morethis place is for you. They have large turf space, TREX bands, plenty of weights and squatting racks. There are not many machines both cardio and weights. So if that's what your looking for, this won't be your jam. However, if you want that garage gym feel and don't want to pay CrossFit prices, come here!

Love the place, joined a few months ago and a lot of niche equiment for power lifting / body…read morebuilding. Staff is also helpful and friendly.

Terrible experience. Owners can't handle basic questions about their training abilities, and refuse…read moreto accept responsibility. Daniela is not an experienced trainer and took my $$ anyway. When I questioned the situation, she blocked me. So glad I left. Bad news.

I have been an Orangetheory member for over two years and it was really disappointing to come to…read morethe Geneva studio and have the experience that I did. I have had numerous classes at studios all across the Chicagoland area, and they have been phenomenal. In this particular instance, I was trying to get a workout in after a really long day and made it just in time to class but because I did not have a credit card to put on file (darn Apple Pay), and so they would not let me in. I understand policy and procedure, but I also understand loyalty and commitment to a studio community and I've been a member for 2 years at orange theory. I feel that I was dismissed, unheard, and especially because this has never been an issue at any other studio, it was quite upsetting. I have always been welcomed with such enthusiastic coaches and support staff, but not at Geneva. Needless to say, I hope the people who attend this facility have a great experience, but I will not be returning. To be quite honest from the moment I walked in I didn't really feel a genuine welcome. but as I do have a vast experience with studios in the Chicagoland area, I do have to give a shout out to the South Barrington studio, because they're amazing, the Rivernorth studio in the city, along with the Streeterville, old town, and Southloop studios are all incredible! So if you have a moment to check those out, please do!! And I will leave you with us, I don't usually leave reviews unless I really feel an injustice or bothered and this is one of those times unfortunately. Again, I commend those who have had a good experience here, but I will not be returning. In a world, where there is so much going on, a little kindness and compassion, and the time to understand goes a really long way.

My review of Orange Therapy Fitness: it's a long one…read more Looks: Visually it's very cool looking. Tinted glass (I think it maybe the lights were so dimmed it looked like it was tinted) showing the work out room. Which had treadmills, rowing machines, weights, benches & TRX bands. It's dark & cold in there. Which I love cause you will sweat. There were 2 TVs that show your HR & burning fat level you wanna be in the orange (which is your fat burning zone). Near the weights area there was another TV where you see the work out that you need to do which is a great reminder. Work out; we split off into 2 groups: we (my g/f & I) started off on the treadmill, there are trainer instructions on the treadmill depending if you a power walker, jogger or runner. There is a chart on the treadmill. I picked jogger. Various speeds & inclines on the treadmill. (Which you control incase it's too much for you) That was a good 30 min work out. Then we swap places. The transition was too quick. I remember my calfs spazing from the treadmill. Thinking please don't get a Charlie horse. We are now at the weights area we are shown the 4 work outs and do 16 reps each then go row for a min (get that cardio back up) then do 12 reps of the weights each, then row again for a minute, then do 8 rep, then row for another min, do 5 reps and row 1 more time. This is done for the next 30 mins. Then it's class over. To me this was easy; I knew what weight to use to challenge myself. My poor g/f was having a hard time figuring out what size weight she should use. So I was assisting her not the trainer. She was confused and was worried about her form again I helped her. Trainer only helped her once on the TRX bands. (She's does not work out like I do). So to a newbie this was confusing and she felt lost. I got it right away. The trainer should have helped the newbies with what weights to use for each work out. After the work out we stretched for what felt like 2 secs. We did a lot during class, I think more stretching afterwards should have been provided/recommended. At the end my g/f talked to the instructor for a long time. He says the work outs change everyday and the "Orange Fitness" gets their work outs from Corp office everyday. So every location did the same work out we just did. PROS: Great variety of work out weights & cardio the atmosphere; dark & cool felt like you were heading into a club. HRM use great idea seeing your heart rate on screen while working out. great for newbies who need motivation classes all day as early at 5:30am and late as 8:00pm 2 showers on location CONS: lack of personal attention or help many people in a class (lil over 20) cost is crazy $$$ (see pics) have to use their HRM, you can bring your own but it doesn't link into their system so you won't see it on the TV screen, then you have to BUY their HRM or rent one. bottom line from some one like me who does weights at night and cardio during lunch & weekends, I felt like it was an okay workout overall. Maybe I'm in better shape than I thought. But I didn't feel like I was dying which is what I was expecting. Yeah maybe I could have tried harder in the treadmill but I was afraid of falling on my ass!! (I maxed out at speed 6.6) (and I did run a 5k during lunch that day) I wasn't too impressed, I would never get a membership there just doesn't seem worth it. But maybe to a newbie to working out it might be.

This is the best gym you're going to find! The best selection of free weights period. The members…read moreand staff are all extremely friendly. Great experience!

By far the best gym in the area. 4:13 is incredibly well…read moreequipped and everyone there is really friendly. The gym is always clean and the rates are very reasonable for what it is. Barbell 4:13 has all the cardio equipment and machines a new gym goes needs but also has a full row of monolifts and competition benches and accessories like bands and chains for a competitive athlete. Chalk is not only allowed but provided and the equipment is all top-notch. The owner, Matt, took time to welcome me to the gym and show me around, and all of the regulars here have been really friendly. I like being able to jump in with the groups training here but it'd also be a great place to get a workout in and not be bothered. Definitely worth checking out and it's been worth the 30 minute drive down for me to train here.