The gym itself is great. My one star review is for the employees. My gym membership was randomly canceled by an employee named Heather. Called the gym to find out what the issue was. Another employee named Connor said he would investigate and talk to Heather. Well that investigation was fairly quick. Connor emailed me back immediately stating that my membership was "mistakenly" canceled by Heather. Who mistakenly cancels a gym membership?? What a poor excuse, Connor. And supposedly my card on file was not valid for the month of January 2026. But the same card was valid all of 2024 and 2025 and they sure took my money. I decided to spend my money else where. Do better guys, your poor excuses can lose a lot of customers. read more

I really like this place and as a gym it's nice and clean, staff are usually helpful and kind. I really like this place and the atmosphere and people are very nice. My one issue is the billing department. I pay 75$ a month to have a membership here, and when I got a knee injury that required crutches and a massive heavy metal brace around my leg, my Doctor told me I was not allowed to work out until I was cleared by her as I might need surgery. This did not warrant a good enough reason for them to let me cancel my membership (because I can still do arm workouts according to them). During my four month recovery I was still charged a 15$ fee instead of the entire amount. Then, when I'm finally cleared and ready to get back to the gym my monthly membership charge declined, and I immediately noticed and put enough money in my account to pay for it. To my surprise the next day I got a charge for $98 instead of $75, and when I called they said their reasoning was because there's a service fee if they have to run your card again. A $23 dollar random fee is insane. This company is too focused on making as much money as they can off of each person who joins and honestly I won't be renewing my membership when it's time. read more

Lincoln Square Athletic Club - Random charges - Gyms Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've always been a big fan of the CAC gyms. The facilities are clean and well taken care of. Steam, sauna, and showers are available as well as plenty of towels. Locker rooms are well kept and stocked. Showers are changing areas are very clean. There are lots of weights and machines at this facility that help to mix up your workouts. The staff here is always nice to interact with. Classes are plentiful as well. Membership prices are a great bang for your buck, considering what you get! read more

I've worked out regularly for 30+ years, and this gym is my absolute favorite! The instructors and classes are fabulous. Personal favorites: BodyPump, Spring, Core, HIIT Cycle, Yoga, and BodyJam. The front desk staff is warm and welcoming. The facilities are kept clean, and towels and supplies are nicely stocked. The community of people is outstanding! Can't say enough good things about this place. read more

It is IMPOSSIBLE to get help to cancel your membership - they will just ignore you at the front desk to make you owe another month and stop communications to then send you a debt collector 5 months later charging you for a service you wanted to cancel and they just ignored you. What a shame on this institution, I used to live the group classes but administrators/staff will just not let you go easily... how come I'm being charged without notice for months?? read more

Lincoln Square Athletic Club - Gyms Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The locker room was clean, pretty, and well stocked. The people at the front desk were very friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to want to help. The facility itself was clean with ample cleaning stations and towels everywhere. I was surprised at how not busy it was on a Friday evening! No waiting for any of the machines or equipment. I love the mural on the top floor! But... The machines are really, really outdated. I don't think I've seen a phone connector like that since Obama's first term. The steam room was pungent. Not smelly, but the eucalyptus or menthol or whatever they use was so strong that my eyes instantly started burning the moment I opened the door. I could not use it. But the absolute dealbreaker for me is that the pool is across the street in another building. And it is just a pool, so if you're like me and you like to work out, cool down with a swim, then sit in the sauna and/or steam room before taking a shower... you literally have to pack up your things and go back and forth across the street twice (the pool has showers but the sauna and steam room are in the building with the rest of the gym). Imagine doing that in the winter! I'm just going to go to LA Fitness instead. They pretty much have the same facilities without having to go outside and cross the street to use the pool, and they're like half the price. read more

I pay close to 80 bucks a month to work out in a gym where half the equipment is broken and it takes half an hour on a good day to get on whatever is left. Probably the worst gym in Chicago by far. read more

The atmosphere seems to have improved here. They also recently rearranged the equipment, creating more space and upgrading the power racks, which now have lifting platforms. LSAC has the right equipment for a great workout and is conveniently located near the Western brown line stop. read more

Predatory like any of the other chains, can't cancel without moving or a disability or medical conditions and a freeze is 15 bucks a month. I understand that they write the contracts in such a way but this is such a garbage way to manage membership and loyalty. To be clear the instructors are decent but the classes are often crowded because attendance is not managed in any way. Rejoined after the pandemic and deeply regretful of the decision and disgusted by the (all too common) predatory practices. read more

Lincoln Square Athletic Club - No support available in the support section of the app lol - Gyms Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

During Covid, I was starting to get cabin fever and very restless. I really needed to find a new gym in my new neighborhood, but wasn't sure which one to go to. I'm glad I chose this one because it has turned out to be a very good experience. I have never felt unsafe in the building, as they're spacing and sanitizing protocols appear to be adequate. There is usually a very small crowd, so I can use any machine I want without waiting. The locker room is very clean and I can always sign a locker. I've also checked out the showers and sauna but never used them yet, but I may in the future because they also look nice. They also give you a free towel to use while you work out and a bath towel if you need to shower. I will continue going here as long as it doesn't get too crowded. read more

The club has gone steadily downhill since it opened. The pandemic really threw it for a loop. Machines are old and often broken or ripped. The locker rooms and showers are falling apart and often filthy. There are almost no classes available these days. Seems the ownership has decided to "milk" this club for as much as they can and just move on. A real shame. Used to be the best athletic club/group in town. read more

Would not recommend this gym. Equipment is low quality and it always take forever to get on machine. They also try and make you jump through a bunch of hoops to cancel your membership, probably because many others have the same idea. read more

I love the facilities of this gym and all the classes, especially the yoga classes. The membership advisor that I had was amazing. Yet, the lady I spoke to to cancel/freeze my membership was anything but friendly, rude and unhelpful. I usually do not leave negative Yelp reviews but I am shocked with the negative service. read more

Currently, CAC members are able to workout at this newest club for the month of November. Today's visit was my second visit. Overall, the club is great. As previous reviewers have stated, this is the latest and smallest gym to be added to the CAC brand. The owners had rehabbed an older building and kept to the open industrial loft interiors - exposed bricks, beams and pipes. You will be greeted with very friendly desk attendants. They will answer any questions you may have about the club. During the day, the gym is not busy so take advantage of it, if possible. Again, all of the machines and weights are the state of the art. Nice!! There are plenty of cardio, stretching areas and free weights to work with. In my opinion, the weight machines are limited and in a small area. I can imagine, this could lead to a back up of members trying to work out on these machines. Another great asset for this gym... it is just one block east of the Brown Line train. How nice is that?? Overall, I would continue to use this gym during the day. I should check it out at night for an overall evaluation. Great gym - check it out. read more

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This gym is okay. Admittedly, I haven't taken full advantage, as I'm more of a regular at the Lakeview facility, but when I took classes at Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square, it was super convenient to be able to get a sweat on at this location. It's definitely adequate but aside from the large sauna in the women's locker room, compared to the LVAC sauna, it just doesn't feel as nice to me. Terrible reception in the locker room. I'm glad that I have an all-access pass, especially b/c this gym system is probably in the middle to higher end of Chicago gyms. Treadmills are fine, and I like looking out onto Lincoln and seeing families and animals enjoying Lincoln Square. Also, having Baker Miller so close is a little dangerous, but also a little bit awesome. Still thinking about a cookie sandwich I got there once. read more

Overall nice gym, very clean but all the treadmills are usually taken consistently thoughout the day. My biggest negative is the staff. Very SNOBBY. Will look you up and down and then will decide if they want to greet you or tell you to have a good day. Parking is difficult as well, your options are to pay for city parking or to park down a block in the residential streets. read more

Was never informed this gym was opened again after covid. Apparently they opened at the end of July and began charging customers again with no notice. I complained about this, asked them to cancel my membership and waive the August and September dues in view of the pandemic and how unsafe a gym is at this time, but the manager refused. He said he would not cancel it and would instead be sending two months of dues to collections (my credit card had expired so they had no card on file). I will never again be a customer of a business with such poor customer service during a once-in-a-lifetime global crisis and will be sure to relay this exchange to others. read more

I really love this gym! I've been a member for about two months now and I can't imagine going anywhere else. The locker rooms are beautiful and incredibly clean. I love the music they play in them as well. My favorite part about the gym, however, is the wide array of classes. The classes are GREAT. The descriptions break down exactly what you're getting yourself into and the teachers very much encourage all different fitness levels- if something isn't challenging enough, make it harder, if it's too challenging, modify, etc. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone living in the Lincoln square area! read more

The gym itself is fine. It's clean-ish and the machines are generally operational. Nothing spectacular. As others have noted, the desk staff is almost comically unfriendly. The real reason for 2-stars: Their cancellation policy is downright unethical (and potentially illegal). I'm re-iterating a common sentiment across all Chicago Athletic Clubs (100's of reviews). They have a 30-day cancellation policy, which isn't completely unheard of. However, they couple that to a billing system that automatically charges for the entire month, with no option for prorating the remainder. So if you are billed on March 1, and cancel on March 2nd, you're on the hook through the end of April - you're essentially paying for 2-months from the date you actually want to cancel. They claim their third-party financial provider (ABC financial) is the reason for this intractability. I call B.S. So if you ever need to end your membership with CAC (which most will at some point), try to time it for the very end of your billing cycle. I will never use any Chicago Athletic Club (CAC) again. read more

Yes, you are open! Finally! I have never signed up for a gym prior to it opening before, so waiting for LSAC to open their doors took a lot of patience. I am so happy that my home gym is now available. I knew what I was signing up for, and the renderings were darn accurate. I love the layout of the gym with multiple cardio areas, multiple classrooms, and great open spaces to stretch. The locker rooms are great, and I am so glad they went with the combination lockers. I just hated bringing in my own lock. The showers have dual shower heads (=awesome), but they do take some getting used to so you don't scold or freeze yourself. Overall, the gym is beautiful and the equipment is top of the line and brand spankin' new (as it should be). Few recommendations: - Need towels in locker rooms (not just on the way down) - The body wash is too thin - makes it hard to get a lather - Need a small tray, rack, or hook in showers - I sometime wear glasses to the gym...no place to put them in the shower. Overall, it's a great gym, and I look forward to shedding several pounds there. read more

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I joined LSAC last summer, primarily to use the pool. This Fall, though, since I moved and no longer need to talk a mile to/from my Brown Line commute, I've started using the main gym. Now, I'm never been a "gym person" - quite the opposite! - but LSAC is making me a believer. The facilities are clean and sizeable enough that, in the main gym, the locker rooms never feel crowded. Sometimes, there's a bit of a wait for strength machines, but never for the cardio equipment. Everyone there seems to be there to work out, not to see/be seen, which is much appreciated. The pool is fantastic! The women's locker room, though, is small. The only time it's been an issue is before the Wednesday evening cardio class. A girls' school swim team is finishing up, and there can be a wait to get into the locker room. Best of all, from the first time I attended a class, the vibe was super-friendly. The pool is definitely a Happy Place. I don't get the complaints here about the front-desk staff. No one's been rude and one young man (I'm sorry that I don't have a name!) is always super-friendly, and has even greeted me on the street. Special shout-outs to Lisa Hunter and Brian McClelland - they're incredible! Lisa both created a fabulous personal workout regimen for me, and teaches a badass water cardio class. Her energy is terrific. Brian is a kind, compassionate, patient swim coach. Though I've always been a natural swimmer, my form leaves a lot to be desired. Brian gave me my first swim lesson in at least 50 years (yes, you read that right), and it was amazing. Last but not least, you can't beat the location - right under the El in the best neighborhood in Chicago. read more

New member under COVID precautions. Clearly safety is their top priority. Friendly staff. Diligent sanitation. Tidy. Tons of equipment.

I've been a member of this gym for a year and have only had positive experiences. It's always clean, the locker rooms are great, the staff is AMAZING (shoutout to James), and they took really safe precautions during COVID. I am moving and will no longer be a member here and even the cancellation process was easy and painless. A lot of times gyms asks for your first born in order for you to cancel but all I had to do was walk in, sign a form (which they emailed me a copy of) and that's it! Sad to be leaving this awesome gym, but I highly recommend it to anyone in the Lincoln square area. read more

Man, reading all the other negative reviews after my experience makes sense and it's clear we were not a one-off. We're moving to the area and wanted to make sure to check out a few gyms. We hit LA fitness first, and they were super warm and friendly. VERY affordable, took us on a tour, let us know upfront about what to expect cost-wise. We hit this place next. I had tried to call them the other day to ask about basic amenities and the extremely rude person at the desk said, and I quote, "you know, questions like these can be answered on our webpage, which is why we have it." Also our specific questions such as how much of the day had open lap swim, and what the membership price is, were either NOT on the website, or not readily available. Also I don't care if it was or wasn't on your website. Your job is to sit and represent your brand, not sass prospects. So we figured since we were in the area today we'd pop in to ask, and we got brushed off again. We were handed a card and told they were too busy for us, so try again some other time. Well guess what? That's the second time I've tried to get info and the second time I've been treated with disrespect. After reading the almost-exclusively negative reviews (minus some that reek of paid-for-positive adds), comments from others that the front desk problem is not a one-off, and seeing how many people they were absolutely awful to last year during covid, we've made our choice: it will not be here. There's still a few other gyms for us to look at, and we prefer to do local over major chains like LA fitness, but honestly, this experience was absolutely unacceptable. This is not good customer service, and there are too many quality competitors in the area for them to behave like this. read more

Sending in a mixed review here. I'll start with the good: Love the instructors and classes. The Bodypump and Hip Hop classes are my favorite. The facilities are always kept clean and in good order. Now for the not so good. The front desk staff is consistently rude. As a member, I expect not to be treated badly every time I walk in. They act like questions aren't welcome and that I'm putting them out when they have to scan me in while they're having a conversation. Today, I called and came in and Sara was ridiculously rude both on the phone and in person. Unfriendly, curt, no eye contact, no kind of pleasantries at all, and an attitude just short of eye rolling. She acted annoyed that I brought a friend in to take advantage of the free guest promotion. I hate feeling this way at a higher end gym. I work in customer service so I understand the highs and lows but your customers should never be left feeling bad because you're having a bad day. I hope LSAC can address because based on other reviews, I'm not alone here. read more

I got to swim once at the LSAC. Once I got the app figured out (the 5-10 seconds at the beginning of each hour go by so fast), I was able to get a lane. You had to book at least 24-hours ahead and cancel at least 2 hours before the scheduled swim. When my injury woke up after that initial swim, I waited a few days and then started registering. Sadly, I had to cancel a few times. If I woke up with an achy shoulder, I knew there was no point holding up the lane and would cancel by 10am. Each day, the app notified. One day, I was charge the no-show $10 fee. When I called to ask about what went wrong, I was asked if I had a screenshot of the cancellation. I did not since it never occurred to me. It turns out that the only person who can overturn the charge was the customer service manager. The message was taken because she was out. A couple days later, I called back. Still no Sarah. Well, she had come in, but just for 2 hours. Not enough time to call. Np. I am sure she will, it's only been 3 weeks and she must be very busy... If you use the app, take a screen shot and hang on to it for a few days and check your CC statement often! I canceled my membership for other reasons. This did not help in leaving me with a great impression or the will to recommend it to anyone. read more

I had loved this gym until Covid-19 and then I learned its true character. They shut down with zero warning to members. When I decided to quit until a vaccine, they refused to return my over half a month membership they had already charged me. Conflicting dates were given as to when it was reopening, app was not working correctly and instructors were not even informed before members.No response to any emails. The instructors were great but the management stinks. read more

Confession: I have never been a member of a real gym. I find gyms intimidating. Before moving my workouts consisted of zumba classes held in a studio of an ice rink and TRX classes held in a chiropractic practice. I've also worked with a personal trainer and participated in small group boot camp type classes. In a nutshell, I prefer personal one-on-one workouts or small group classes. The task of getting healthy can be rather daunting and I find I am less intimidated in smaller settings. When I moved, I needed to find a new routine. I have tried to join "big box" type gyms and just can't. The crowd is just not for me and I was not feeling the vibe. I knew if I was not comfortable, I'd never go. I had visited LSAC once before as a guest. I decided to give the spin class a whirl. So, I was somewhat familiar with LSAC prior to joining. (the spin class was brutal btw.) I am thrilled with my decision. I like LSAC for several reasons. They offer a variety of classes, including zumba. I love dancey-aerobic classes. The time flies by and I like to pretend I'm an extra on Club MTV. Whuuut? They have plenty of treadmills, ellipticals and stair climbers. I like the open floor area that has every accessible doo-dad you'd ever want to use or try: kettle bells, resistance bands, TRX bands, etc. The fact that LSAC is a smaller gym is very appealing to me. I also love the spa-like feel of the locker area with its sea green glass tiled walls, floors and showers. The keyless combination lockers are quite nice. I've never had trouble finding an open locker. I also have taken full advantage of both the wet and dry saunas which I've found myself looking forward to more and more. I find that there is somewhat of a mixed crowd. I've seen young and old, meat heads and barbies, fit and getting fit. I feel comfortable and appreciate watching gals run it out on the treadmill while watching the Food Network. My only complaint is that there is no one available to show you how to use a machine. I'm sure this will all be forgotten after a few more sits in the sauna...and the newly opened pool. read more

This review is for the new pool that just opened. Overall - I'm glad it's finally open. Nice staff as always, but maybe they hired a clueless developer who did the facility layout? Positives: It's GREAT to have a clean, modern pool close to CTA. Galter is of course spectacular but for those of us without cars it's sooooo difficult to get there, and if the gym is hard to get to - how often do you think you'll go??? I was a member of LPAC, and transferred last fall because that's supposedly when this pool was going to be open - so I've been WAITING since last September for this pool to open up. It's nice and wide, 5 lanes - 25 yd pool. (only goes to 5.5 feet) They've got alot of water aerobic classes throughout the week - a much better schedule than LPAC. Some days even have the classes twice (Thursday). Not So Positives: The locker rooms are TINY! After a class, which is what I primarily go there for you will be doing a choreographed dance between waiting for a bathroom, shower, or just an open spot to stand and change clothes. There are ONLY 3 SHOWERS. There will be a line. Or you can scurry across Lincoln Avenue to the main gym and get in the showers there. I think if enough of us do that mabye they'll catch on? Or at least get us a crossing guard. There is no sauna, no hot tub. Maeh. And the worst thing of all? They allocated a HUGE amount of space for a 'Playroom' and parent's waiting area. Seriously? When kids come to the pool, they generally want to get in the pool, not be locked away in a backroom...where there's no pool. And as far as a parent's waiting area, isn't that what all the shops in Lincoln Square are? Coffee shops, cafes, bookstores, cooking stores, Public Library! So many waiting areas! Here's hoping they demo the play room and add a shower or two. read more

The membership advisors are the most unhelpful and incompetent people I have ever dealt with in my entire life. This alone would advise you strongly not to join. You WILL have to deal with one of them at some point, and I can guarantee you it will not be a pleasant experience. Dealing with people who take their job as seriously as they do, yet have no idea what they are doing is not a fun experience. The gyms are all also really crowded. So there's that too. read more

The gym is fine. Small but efficient. As many have said, what keeps this star rating down is the staff. I haven't experienced rude from them but more dismissive, attitude in that their s don't stink, and definitely not helpful. I've literally had front desk folks make me wait until they finished a casual conversation amongst each other before swiping me in. I've been told there's nothing that could be done about the heat in the aerobic area. I've seen a woman jamming away at a computer in the office when there's a line of people waiting to get in, but the worst has to be the genius who snarled when I complained about the heat "just turn up the fans the switches are right there" and when pointed out the sign that said to not press those buttons, even more attitude and just "well just do it, everyone else does". Again, I'd give the gym 4 stars. They're efficient. I don't care much on the bad staff since I'm there to work out and not make friends. But given the chance to review, it seems it's a consistent theme. read more

I really like this gym and all it offers. The classes are great and at times I can usually attend, it's always clean, I like the locker rooms, the lockers with built in locks, and the showers are great. Everyone that works here is friendly and helpful if you have questions. I think the people that go to this gym are your typical "staying in shape/wanting to get fit" type of people - no creepers or judgmental asses that I've seen. I also like that they do random promotions where you can win free guest passes, etc. The price is comparable to other high-quality gyms and LSAC was desperately needed in the area (Lincoln Square and surrounding neighborhoods). I do agree that different class times/more classes would be great - especially on Saturday mornings (2 morning spin classes - hinthint). I would highly recommend this gym to anyone in the neighborhood. Parking usually isn't terrible, great location, reasonable price, and the gym is top notch. I'm definitely a fan! read more

So after 8 months of waiting and attending LPAC in the meantime, the LSAC is finally open. I went last night around 7:30. The front desk people were very friendly and like the first reviewer said, showed me how to use the fancy lockers. I'll start with the good things. The locker rooms are beautiful. I didn't take a shower last night, but I can't wait to next time I go. Each stall has a wall and a ceiling shower head. The sauna and steam room look beautiful. I really like not having to remember a lock and the women's locker rooms are equipped with blow dryer stations and body lotion. There is also a nice sitting area with ikea-type couches in the locker room although I can't imagine white cotton couches staying very appealing after everyone has sweat all over them. I don't really take classes but the studios on the main floor looked very nice. There is a nice stretching room on the first floor with a few pieces of equipment in it but I think this was supposed to be the bouldering cave. On the second floor there is a large space for more individual mat work etc. There are two stand alone machines, dumbbell racks, bands, mats and bosu balls and a nice wall of mirrors. There were 17 Precor treadmills at the windows that overlook Lincoln and many elliptical and step like machines. The weight area is a little cramped but seemed sufficiently stocked. There were weight machines (all Precor) spread out in the three rooms upstairs. I thought this made for a bit of a poor layout having to walk all over just to use all the machines you need. The bad. I hate Precor machines. I hate Precor treadmills. I think the weight machines look cartoonish being fully encased in plastic. They make the gym look less serious, in my opinion. All the dumbbells in the free weight area are plastic and also just look cheesy to me. I like metal. I like the sound of a weight room. I don't do classes so I really rely on the free weights and machines. Additionally, LSAC opted out of some really good weight machines that were available at the LPAC -- there isn't even a calf press here. I miss the touch screen LifeFitness treadmills from LPAC already. My greatest fear was air circulation in the cardio areas as I found it to be a problem at LPAC but I figured it would be top notch in a brand new facility. Groan. There is not a single ceiling fan over the treadmills in the north room. There is one fan in the south room but it's behind the treadmills. All the air-conditioning takes up the space over the treadmills where they should have put ceiling fans. If you're lucky you can get on a treadmill that is near a vent, but their really closer to the window so you don't really get the benefit of the air blowing out. I really think that ceiling fans are a must when you have to run indoors and I am so disappointed that once again, I have to run without any sort of "breeze" on the treadmill. The locker rooms also don't have towels. If you want a towel, you have to get it at the front desk. I don't understand why they did this, but given that there's a large sitting area in the locker room, I think they could easily fit towels downstairs. There also weren't any vending machines but I heard that those are going to be installed. The water fountains also don't have water bottle spigots. It would be nice to have an ice machine so I could get some really cold water, but I know that that's not really a common feature in a gym. I've belonged to five gyms in my ten years in Chicago and I was really excited for this gym to open. The treadmills were the greatest let down. They could have done so much better. They're just run of the mill with tvs on them. If you're someone that just goes to the gym to take classes, then you'll probably like this place just fine. I feel like they spent a ton of money on making it pretty and less money and time on working on a fantastic layout and machine variety. So if I were not already a member, I don't know that I would join based on the cardio and weight area. And they skipped the bouldering cave but didn't tell anyone in any of the updates (albeit there was hardly any communication regarding delays and changes). It just doesn't feel worth what I pay for it. Really, the locker rooms are awesome, but I don't go to a gym for the showers. I went home disappointed after my first visit. read more

I'm a member of Evanston Athletic Club (which I really love) and during the month of August we have access to the new Lincoln Square Athletic Club for free. One lazy Sunday I decided to wander over to LSAC to check the new club out. Like EAC, LSAC is really beautiful. The front desk staff showed me how to use the combination lockers (which are really nice - no need to bring your own lock, something we don't have at EAC). After wandering aimlessly I went back to the desk to inquire where the locker rooms are (basement). The locker room is gorgeous. It has a lot of green glass tile and appears very spa-like. There are hair dryers (with diffusers, even) laying around for patron use. I wish the rest of the facility were as impressive as the locker rooms. Unlike LPAC, LVAC, and EAC there is no pool and no climbing facility (word on the street is the planned bouldering cave was dropped from the plans during the facility build). Right now class schedules are pretty limited. Most troubling, the facility just feels really crowded. LSAC is in a pretty small building and it seems as though they shoved as much cardio equipment as possible into the limited space. I do like that the first row of treadmills face out to a giant window that overlooks Lincoln, but overall the club just doesn't feel "comfortable." I'm not sure what the membership rates are, but if they aren't significantly less than LPAC, LVAC, and EAC this club is overpriced - it lacks a lot of the amenities available at the sister clubs. I also fear parking for this club is going to be a nightmare - parking in Lincoln Square after work and on weekends was already difficult and no additional parking was added for the gym. I have to say, if I were looking for a gym in the area, I'd definitely opt for Galter over LSAC. read more

Gym has strengths and weaknesses, overall I would not recommend (unless your 100% classes or swimmer). LSAC suffers from a very poorly designed layout which makes the gym feel smaller than it is. The weights/machine area is cramped and offers limited equipment options. Definitely not a lifting gym. The cardio area, again, severely cramped. The stretching area has a very rough 'artificial turf' surface if you are lucky enough to find space. Place has a strange clique-ish feel to it and lacks energy. On the positive side, locker rooms are kept very clean and the pool is awesome (located across the street). read more

Pros: -Their monthly fee is reasonable. -If you come at the right time, you can get a $0 Enrollment Fee. No big loss if you decide to cancel after a few months. -Nice amenities, facility and clean towels. Cons: -Be "thick skinned". Gym patrons will give you the dirtiest looks and if you are heavier than 50+ pounds or look "different", be prepared for smirks and giggles from people. I give it 3 stars cause it is a great gym, just not the right environment for me at least. Never had this problem at FFC, that is why I rejoined FFC after 18 months here. read more

I enjoy being a member of this gym. The facilities are always clean, and there are always machines open to use. The locker rooms are top notch. The gym-goers at this gym tend to keep to themselves, which is good when you're just trying to go in for a workout and get home. I've experienced only friendly staff members, and I'm eager to try the several group fitness classes offered. This gym really does have everything you might want. read more

I'll focus on the pool since that's the only reason I'm a member here. It has gone down hill quickly. It used to cater to serious swimmers. But lately it has become overrun with birthday parties, lessons, etc. I understand the need to make money - but the club crams as many things into the pool as it can at the expense of lap swim time. 5 lane pool and 2 taken up by lessons. Swim groups reserving 2 lanes and using 3. And when there is lap swim time, instructors frequently will run their classes late (talking to you Brady) for those of us waiting to get our laps in. The pool used to be pristine and now there are frequently toys everywhere. The water was definitely funky this winter during all the construction on Lincoln Ave. Don't bother emailing the aquatics director because she never returns emails. The masters swim coach Tom is a great guy and has been empathetic to a lot of my concerns. Not to sound like a swim snob - but its a swimming pool. sometimes you have to share lanes. and if you are sharing a lane, be respectful of the person you're sharing with. read more

I enjoy taking fitness classes, which is why I joined this gym and I LOVE it!! LSAC offers a wide variety of quality classes....Zumba, cardio dance, cardio sculpt, muscle toning, core, turbo kick, pilates, spinning, boxing, 10 different kinds of yoga classes, you name it! The great thing is that there are no extra fees for the classes. You can take as many as you want whenever you want. The classes are taught by great instructors-they know their stuff and are very energetic and motivating. Yes, the membership fee is a bit on the pricey side, but since I take a good amount of classes (about 3-4) a week, it's totally worth it. In addition, the gym and locker rooms are always clean and there was never a moment where I would have to wait for a machine. I love the rain showers and glass tile in the locker rooms; the lockers with the built-in locks are a plus. The steam room I have yet to try, the sauna not too interested in. Also, the staff if very helpful and friendly. read more

I joined Lincoln Square Athletic Club a couple of months ago, and I am very happy that I did. So far, I am enjoying my membership very much. I have been wanting to join a gym for the past year or so, but I was always put off by the cost. LSAC is not cheap, but they have a variety of discounted memberships (artists, those who work for not for profits, teachers, etc.), and I qualified for one of the discounted memberships. The discount combined with a promotional offer of no enrollment fee and a free second month made a membership at LSAC possible. It is also super convenient for me: right next to the brown line and within walking distance of my apartment. First, I would like to say that the staff is lovely. Everyone that I have encountered has been friendly and helpful and great about answering all of my stupid questions, and they really helped put me at ease. It was a big step for me to join a gym because I am incredibly out of shape and unhealthy. But that is why I wanted to join a gym. I wanted to change that and take control of my health. However, I was worried about judgmental people. Luckily, everyone has been wonderful and I have felt no judgement. I love being greeted with a smile, and they always wish me a good day as I leave. LSAC is a little small and can sometimes feel crowded, but I have never had to wait to use any equipment. Also, when I go in the early mornings, it is practically empty, so mornings are now my favorite time to exercise. I feel that there is a good amount and a good variety of equipment. The club is also exceptionally clean, and I love that the lockers have built in programmable locks. The locker room is really beautiful and the showers are amazing. I would be happier if LSAC offered a wider variety of classes and offered classes at better times. Many of the classes sound intimidating, and the ones that I am interested in are at times that just don't work with my schedule. For instance, I would love to try yoga, but all of the yoga classes are offered at times when I am at work (late morning or afternoon). More morning (I'm talking about 7am, not 5am) or night classes would be greatly appreciated. read more