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    Lakeview Athletic Club

    3.5 (308 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Personal training

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    Laura A.

    Out of all the athletic club gyms that I have visited, I would have to say this one is my least favorite. Don't get me wrong the front desk is always welcoming but the layout sends me. There are a total of 4 floors that are all equally crowded but then again I've usually come around noon. The yoga classes are phenomenal. Lauren Twombly is the absolute best, and with the scenic views of the studio especially when the sun hits just right it is truly an experience. I wish the jacuzzi was just a little bigger as it can tend to get crowded but I always enjoy myself. I have the student pass for $65 a month with access to all locations before 4pm, and with my seasonal depression this has saved me!!!! I'm a bit confused on why the rock climbing is closed and why I was yelled at when attempting to explore this new hobby. Also no parking!

    First day back!

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    5 months ago

    Not a safe gym! Especially the men's locker rooms (steam room and sauna). Staff were not helpful.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent gym great facilities pool included, large selection of classes fun and expert instructors !

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    1 year ago

    only 3 stars because womens locker room showers are poorly cleaned and there is mold all over as of november 2024

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    3 years ago

    Membership advisor Nate Hartges coerced me into signing memebership agreements without showing me what I was signing.

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    Amazing gym, with lots of equipment and space. I love that they offer a variety of classes!

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    Ask the Community - Lakeview Athletic Club

    Do any of the CACs have a sauna/steamroom?

    The ones that I have been to that consist of Lakeview, Lincoln Square, Evanston, and Westloop do.

    The indoor pool says 20 yards, but how big is the rooftop pool?

    17 yards

    Is there convenient/free parking nearby? What is the month membership and does that include classes?

    No free parking unless you find residential parking which could take a while and memberships are around 75/80, and the foes include classes

    How much is a monthly membership?

    $79

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    Review Highlights - Lakeview Athletic Club

    After a horrible experience visiting another gym in the area (XSport), I decided to give LVAC a try.

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    Quads Gym

    4.5(143 reviews)
    0.7 miLakeview

    I don't usually write reviews, but after seeing a recent negative one, I felt the need to share…read morewhat actually happened. I've been a member here for about 9 years, and if I could give Quads 1000000000 stars, I would. One of the main reasons I've stayed is how well this gym is managed. Over the past few years, after Sharon took over, she has clearly invested a lot into improving the space, renovations, new equipment, and better layout, and it shows. More importantly, Sharon and all the staff members take action to address everyone's concerns and have maintained something rare: a respectful training environment. These actions must not be undermined by the revenge of someone who was not allowed to break the gym's rules and policies. I was actually the person who reported the incident mentioned in that negative review 3 days ago. What was happening wasn't just "intense training"; it was excessive, repeated weight slamming that echoed across the entire gym, even between floors. It was disruptive to pretty much everyone there. When staff addressed it, they remained calm and professional, simply asking the member to follow the gym's rules. Instead of adjusting, the member pushed back aggressively, insisting on doing things his way and acting as if his training style gave him more rights than everyone else in the gym. That's not how a shared space works. To be clear, this has nothing to do with experience level. Some of the most serious, experienced, and professional lifters and bodybuilding competitors here train heavy and intensely, but they do so with control and respect. They understand the difference between pushing limits without creating that level of disruption or putting unnecessary stress on the equipment. This situation wasn't about "powerlifting." It was about refusing to follow basic gym rules and being disruptive. Problems like this tend to come from new lifters who confuse noise, ego-slam weights, ignore etiquette, and try to draw attention to their progress instead of focusing on proper form and control. The front desk handled the situation exactly how they should have: respectfully, clearly, and consistently with the rules. The claim in the other review that staff were "harassing" or "violent" is simply not true based on what I personally witnessed. No one was aggressive except the member who refused to cooperate. Instead of adjusting, the member pushed back aggressively, insisting on doing things his way and acting as if his training style gave him more rights than everyone else in the gym. When things didn't go his way, the review reads more like frustration than a fair account of the situation. What concerns me is how damaging that kind of review can be to a business that is clearly trying to do the right thing. This gym has built its reputation over decades, and it doesn't reflect reality when situations like this are misrepresented. I respect that management didn't bend the rules just to avoid conflict. They stood by their standards and treated the situation consistently, which is exactly what you want in a gym. At the end of the day, everyone pays the same membership fee. No one gets extra privileges at the expense of everyone else's experience. If you're looking for a gym that continues to invest in its members and maintains a respectful, serious training environment, this is exactly that place.

    Quads gym is a great place for people actively in the fitness community and newcomers alike. I…read morestarted my membership here in January 2025 after being tired of the commercial gyms not having the variety of equipment I would like to use and people hogging machines just to be on their phones. The moment I walked in I was greeted by the owner Sharon and given a tour. I immediately fell in love with the atmosphere, The history behind the gym and love everyone had for it. It was clear to me this wasn't just a gym it was a community. The gym members and staff have welcomed me with open arms and after more than a year here I have not gone back to any other gym and now call this my second home. They have a variety of different equipment, cardio machines and even a posing room. I always recommend this gym to anyone I know. The staff here is excellent and they work hard on maintaining the gym standards, cleanliness, and keeping the machines in working order. This place has anything you'll need to take your fitness journey to the next level. If you're thinking of switching to a new gym I recommend giving this one a try

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    Transform Personal Training

    Transform Personal Training

    4.8(37 reviews)
    0.4 miLakeview

    I'm on my fifth week of training and I feel confident to state that this pace is amazing!…read more I'm just shy of 50 and weigh from the pandemic crept up. I needed to do something but the thought of going to a regular gym that's always at capacity was unappealing. Transform is the answer. One-on-one training sessions with a trainer. No one else is in the studio during your scheduled time. My trainer (Gerri) is incredible. Her instructions are clear. She watches me like a hawk and corrects my movements. You have no idea how much I need this. If you're unable to do a specific exercise, she will find a different one that you're able to accomplish that work the same muscles. Sessions are tailored to you. I highly recommend this place!

    I looked into several personal trainers in the neighborhood before settling on Transform. The…read morethings that stood out to me were: 1. The trainers I interacted with all had over a decade of experience 2. It is truly 1 on 1 personal training vs group training classes 3. The communication is excellent 4. It is reasonably priced I had been strength training on my own for half a year and my goal coming in was to learn the correct form for exercises, and ask questions about various joint / mobility pain I was having while working out. I had never worked with a personal trainer before, and was a bit intimidated, but Dave was really friendly on my initial call with him and not salesy at all. I was assigned to Eric-Todd and had a great experience. I learned how to do workouts that I was afraid to do on my own before, and was introduced to a wide variety of exercises, including using the cable machine, leg exercises using my own body weight, kettlebell, medicine ball, TRX, etc. Over the course of a month, we never repeated a single exercise! I was really impressed with how much were were able to get through in just 30 minutes, twice a week. Each session, I'd do warms up and cool downs on my own, and the 30 minutes were action packed with exercises. It was actually pretty nice not having to think about weights, being handed certain pieces of equipment, and being told exactly what to do. Overall, it's been an amazing first personal training experience. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a personal trainer in the neighborhood, especially beginners or those looking to learn a variety of exercises. Thanks Eric-Todd!

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    Southport Fitness

    Southport Fitness

    3.6(137 reviews)
    1.0 miLakeview

    Please take the 1-star reviews seriously and save yourself the frustration…read more This gym is dated, uninspiring, and borderline unsanitary- especially in the bathrooms. But far worse than the facility is the ownership. Colin, the owner, operates with the ethics of a mob boss and the manners of one too. He: Treats employees poorly, as evidenced by internal emails he mistakenly forwarded to me. Treats customers like marks, relying on selective, self-serving interpretations of vague contract language. Despite advertising flexible terms, Colin enforced hidden fees and used aggressive tactics to corner me into paying $200 just to cancel. His language throughout was consistently disrespectful, defensive, and patronizing. I'll be filing formal complaints and sharing the full documentation of my experience. Colin may have gotten my money, but he won't get my silence. If you value fairness, transparency, and respect- stay far away.

    Never thought I'd say I regret joining a gym but I deeply deeply regret ever joining this gym and I…read morehighly recommend NOT getting a membership here. So many issues, staff is horrible to communicate with, broken machines, payment terms are insanity. Don't be fooled -- this gym has a "cheaper" monthly payment because they'll charge you out the ass for everything else. Their way of advertising this gym is just to lie. "Easy to cancel" -- lie. "No hidden fees" -- lie. "We wanted to be the one straightforward gym in Chicago bla bla bla" -- that's actually laughable. AND the owner is so passive aggressive that he responds to every negative review harassing them. They literally make it impossible to cancel, so save yourself the extra cash and just don't sign up. I can't wait for this to be out of business soon. Listen to the negative reviews bc I deeply regret ignoring them.

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