So I've had a mixed bag of experiences at this gym. The staff is fine. Depending on who you get,…read moresometimes you have a little bit of a friendly personality versus others. The thing that really bothers me about this place is the cloniness factor. It does look like some of the machines haven't been wiped down thoroughly. The water dispenser was running really slow for the most important part, hydration, in between different segments of your workout. It was actually infernally slow. They did get that fixed, but then the bathroom sinks seem to be a problem now. The water is barely a trickle out of any of the faucets. It didn't seem like the air dryers were properly working all the time. Soap dispensers weren't letting out soap. It just seems like this place is on the verge of, in these areas, falling flat on its face. I also was not aware of the limit on the time to take my personal training sessions. I'd gotten backed up with my trainer, who had previously been at Blink and then left due to some health issues at the beginning of the year. I took a break as I was concentrating on employment needs and whatnot. Life got in the way. When I went back, I found out that the four sessions that I should have had left had basically expired. I didn't look at the wording or anything on the training sessions. I was going to go back and check it out, but just really, I felt like this is ridiculous. There were no reminders, no outreach from my trainer left to get me hooked up with another trainer. It's like they intended for me to forget, like they think about the monthly membership. Whether you pay or not, it doesn't matter if you show up in this case. I was looking forward to taking these sessions and getting acclimated to a new trainer, but they didn't seem interested in that relationship. I ended up cancelling my membership because I do have a benefit that's coming up where I can attend the gym and have it paid for, much like at my previous employer. I will go back because, as I said, the staff is decent and everyone that I've met there has been nice. It's just these things that support a good gym experience, like: - running water that works to a good effect so that you can get your bottles filled in a timely fashion - having soap and working bathroom facilities Also, I would say it would be great if they were able to add the expense of having towels there. Of course, if that were done, I'm sure that would hike up the price another $5. I guess we'll take our wins where we can, but it just seems like this is the very bare bones minimum that you can get. It would be nice to have some competition to see if we could kind of get the service side of things amped up a little bit. On the machine front, it seems like everything's working pretty much fine most of the time, so that's a good thing. You can come in here and get your work out, no fuss, no muss. I've been there at all times, and I haven't really felt like I was crowded out, although I definitely know there are times like that where it seems like that from the outside. Overall, I would say on that front it's a pleasant experience for sure. I gave it a lower rating to make it, I hope, an average middle score. I was originally going to give it two stars, but I think, because of the fact that you can get a good workout and overall the condition of the place is pretty decent, I would say that it's a good option for the neighborhood.

This gym is constantly filthy, bathrooms, workout equipment, everything. Water dispenser never…read moreworks right and always shows it needs a filter replaced. Some staff attempt to clean, most are standing around doing nothing in groups. No sanitary wipes in any dispensers today, no soap in the bathroom, I mean come on, I know it's a discount gym but wtf. Oh yeah, bring your earbuds cause all they play is the same station with heavy, bass pumpin' rap. Try and diversify a bit for your clientele! I'd give 0 stars if I could.

Clean gym. Has been renovated last few years and being managed well. I'm a big fan of the…read moreWednesday kickboxing class (included in membership).

This place is getting worse. Can someone please oil/grease the machines? It is too difficult to…read moreadjust equipment. Also, the owner is kinda moody.

This is one of those places that you walk into and think,"I like it here". There's an atmosphere…read more It's welcoming, it's warm, and it's sincere. The workouts are fun (if you're into that kind of thing ) and challenging. I really like that they watch for form and seem to care that you're training safely and focusing on function rather than simply lifting heavy or getting in more reps. They offer a few different classes and a variety of times that cater to different needs.

This is one of those pick your poisons places. The programming, which incorporates HIIT and weight…read moretraining (you have to be invited into their weight training program) are good. The gym owners/coaches communication style leaves a lot to be desired. They can be harsh and scolding. When I sent an email expressing concern about the communication style they pulled me out of class, said i was disrespectful for telling them how to run their business, told me that as a single person with no responsibilities I had no business how to tell a single mom and a father of two how to run their business. The kicker for me was when the encouraged me to look into why I identifeid with a weak person (another client who they asked to leave). If you can ignore the vibe and focus on the way your body moves then you'll do better than I did here.

I'll start by saying the staff is very kind. However, the reason I'm leaving a negative review is…read morebecause I quickly realized this gym wasn't the right fit for me after joining. Much of the equipment is old or malfunctioning, and it's nearly impossible to get in touch with anyone--phone lines are disconnected, and emails go unanswered. After I inquired about how to cancel my membership, I was unexpectedly charged $35 just hours later, as if they were trying to get every last dime before I left. Still no response. I tried calling again--still no working phone line. I ended up going in person to cancel, where I was asked to fill out a form. Despite this, I was charged $50 for the following month, even though I had canceled within the required timeframe. Since then, I've continued to be charged. I eventually had to contact my bank to stop the payments. I was able to reach Saundra Swain once, but I've had no luck getting in touch since. At this point, it seems that refunding the money they've been stealing from me is not a priority for them. Don't bother with this gym.

I live in the area and use this gym regularly. It has all the basic things you need for a good…read moreworkout--there are two squat racks, a Smith machine, cables, free weight dumbbells up to 100 lbs, resistance machines, and cardio equipment. There's also a room for yoga classes. There are plenty of cubbies for you to put your stuff. There's also a weight scale and a BMI measuring scale. There are bathrooms with showers on site as well. If you want to avoid the crowds, I recommend avoiding 5-7pm on weekdays as well as late mornings on the weekends. Most of the time, I don't have any issues getting on the machine or equipment that I need!

Ate here so much when my ex worked at Lacuna. The chicken wrap, quesadillas, soup, smoothies!…read moreEverything is fresh and made to order. The best ingredients. Omar is amazing I am up past midnight thinking about the foos from here. Its been 2years. Definitely going back soon

Awesome old school workout gym. I workout with my personal trainer. Everyone is focused on getting…read morea better version of themselves selves. The equipment is old school. The environment is peaceful and clean. Everyone encourages each other.

I went back here after they finished remodeling, and I think it looks very nice. I will say it…read morelooked like they got new machines but also kept the old machines as well which was a little confusing to me. It is decorated nicely, and I feel like there are more machines for people to use. Also, there are more free weight stations which is nice. My issue with LA Fitness continues to be the same, it's over crowded for my preferences. Overall the gym is nice, and I would go back if I needed to hit the gym and didn't want to go far from my house.

The bronzeville location is my favorite location as it pertains to the Hyde Park as well as the…read moreSouth Loop. The Bronzeville location is always bustling with activity. I can't wait to go to see the renovations that they have done and will update my review after that. The Wednesday night classes are always lit and I appreciate that there is always someone at least in the women's bathroom making sure that it is clean in the evening time. This location also has a smoothie bar in there as well so I can quickly get something to refill after a workout. Parking in the lot gets packed fast too

Derek has been a terrific coach with lots of patience and support. He takes the time to teach us…read moreeach and every move, and makes sure we execute them with correct form. The people that participate in the classes are very cool and supportive as well. I highly recommend this facility to anyone looking to get in shape

DB the owner and trainer, is one of the most sought after trainers in the US. Young professional…read moreathletes are all over the gym getting 5 star training in the middle of Pilsen, they have plans for all budgets. If your serious about your training, this might be the best spot in Chicago, period!!!

My friend is a member, and we called ahead to ask about guest passes. The representative told us to…read morecome in at 9:00 AM. We arrived early at 8:50 AM, and my friend sent us the VIP guest pass link. I completed everything, signed the waiver online, received a QR code, and went to the front desk to scan it. At that point, we were stopped by two employees who said we still needed to speak with a representative to sign another waiver and take a photo. I explained that I had already completed the waiver online, but was told we had to do another one in person. When I asked when a representative would be available, I was told not until 10:00 AM. So let me get this straight -- we were specifically told to come at 9:00 AM, completed the online process exactly as instructed, and still couldn't access the gym because no representative was available for another hour? This was a complete waste of time and incredibly poor customer service. The process is confusing, poorly communicated, and the staff gave inconsistent information. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this experience guaranteed I won't be coming back.

Been going to this LA fitness for many years so ive experienced the decline of this location…read morethroughout. This was especially apparent when they made the switch to eSporta back several years ago, which is just a lower cost branding of LA fitness. They eventually reverted this branding back to LA fitness but the effects of these transitions remained - with a lower cost model of 10$ a month, the gym was more packed than ever before, leading to a dirtier and messier environment to which staff just couldnt keep up and probably stopped caring at some point As someone who primarily weight lifts, the state of the facility and staff feels like it retained those same conditions to this day. Dumbbells are still all over the place and hard to find, barbells are missing, 2.5 pounders are more scarce than ever, the same stairmaster machine has been under maintenance for forever, there is a lack of attachments and theyre old and also hard to find, the list goes on There are 4 flat benches, 2 incline and 1 decline. 3 squat racks and 6 adjustable benches. With these numbers and such a large number of patrons, youre always gonna be waiting for equipment with especially long wait times at peak hours after work. I would suggest going after 8pm when things are more calm While I recognize that you get what you pay for and shouldnt have higher expectations for public commercial gyms, ive gone to other la fitness locations in the city where i have had comparatively better quality experiences for my workouts, and while its not always sunshines and rainbows either, the Pershing location sits lower on the scale for me PS: the court inside is permanently volleyball, no basketball at this location!