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    Mode Gym

    3.9 (95 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    I was skeptical to try this gym based on some of the reviews. I was visiting from out of town & had a great experience! It was very clean. The gym itself was on the smaller side but had everything I needed! Only con was the locker room was very small so it got crowded quick.

    Rose H.

    If I could give this gym zero stars I would. I wanted to sign up and switch from LifeTime fitness so I scheduled a tour that the website states includes a DayPass. When I arrived Myranda asked me if I lived within 2 miles. I advised that I did not. She stated that although the website doesn't state these terms, but she is not allowed to honor the website's DayPass. I asked for the Manager and she indicated that the Manager Rubin says he would honor the website's promise of a DayPass but *only* if I leave a positive review. I agreed and Myranda literally wouldn't let me enter without pulling up Google or Yelp on the spot and indicated that entry would only be allowed if I completed the review. I stated the obvious, there is nothing to review if I don't enter the gym and so far my experience has been pretty awful. I left and proceeded to drive to my home gym LifeTime where I would never be treated this way. The worst customer service ever. I am a service professional and I have not experienced service this offensive in quite awhile.

    August 2021 (then) and November 2021 (now)
    Henry D.

    I have struggled with being overweight my entire life. I am no stranger to exercise or any form of dieting. I'd tried everything over the years. I never wanted to commit to personal training given the cost. My son's birth was the life-changing event that made me realize the collision course I was on if I didn't make a major change. I didn't want to be sick or dead before my kid's graduate college some day. I realized I needed to make a legitimate investment in my health so I started researching personal trainers in the area. Mode Gym is a serious gym but it is very welcoming and supportive. Every person I've ever interacted with there has been encouraging and uplifting to me, despite the gym being a place full of serious clients with peak fitness and athleticism. I did an interview session with Sean the head trainer and he paired me for a trial with an amazing trainer named Brian. Brian has been a true master of his craft. He takes personal training as seriously as a trainer can. He applies the latest science to his entire approach. He preaches efficiency over quantity. He focuses on maximizing oxygen carrying capacity of the body so that you are burning calories even when you're not in the gym. He insisted that I wear a fitness tracker that tracks VO2max while training with him and I have truly seen results in only the first 3 months working with him. This is the most consistently I've ever been in a gym in over 10 years. It's sad but important to learn that you've been working out wrong your entire life. I had been working hard instead of smart. Working with Brian has changed a lot about how I approach exercise and my goals. I love this gym and honestly all of the trainers I've met there are very knowledgeable and probably some of the best this city has to offer. The layout of the gym is very fast-in/fast-out so it's efficient for you to pop in and then move onto your day.

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    I highly recommend MODE gym to individuals of any fitness level. I recently joined and have felt super motivated and invited here.

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    I wish they had more locations; best gym I've ever been to! Moved to Miami, had to cancel membership :(

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    Beautiful gym! Moe, amazing guy. Whole staff is great and the equipment is very nice.

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    Ask the Community - Mode Gym

    Any plans to open a suburban location of Mode Gym in downtown Naperville?.

    Membership fee? I could only find a fee for drop in classes. Is the sauna steam or infrared?

    Hello we have different membership levels ranging from month to month and discounted fees for annual contracts. The most common fee is the annual membership for $79 per month. We do not have saunas we do have steam rooms.

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    Review Highlights - Mode Gym

    The only negative is that I couldn't lift my arms above my head after a personal training session with Moe...

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    East Bank Club

    East Bank Club

    4.0(352 reviews)
    1.3 miRiver North, Near North Side

    (Kari's Rating 7.5/10)…read more TLDR -Up-to-Date equipment -Work from home spaces -Convenient Healthy Market Came with a friend to hang out on a Wednesday around 5:30pm to see what East Bank Club is all about. After seeing all the crazy amenities which were super cool with a ton of variety, I think the thing that surprised me the most is how up-to-date all of the equipment was and the variety of activities they had for people to enjoy. If you're looking for an all encompassing workout/work space, this is it! They have everything from full-size tennis courts, to a golf simulator-like set up,except you get to hit into an inflatable pillow! They also had plenty of Pickleball courts, and they offer so many different workout group classes.both a wet and dry, sauna, and tons of treadmills and free weights. I was also really impressed that they also had a physical training area. So think something that was my personal favorite and the best thing for Chicago Summers is a beautiful rooftop pool and lounge area. Not only did they have two outdoor pools (one for adults and one for kids) but they also have an indoor pool as well for winter as well as an indoor hot tub! They also had a common area workspace where people can come to take meetings and do their work from home gigs. You could practically move in here haha! As of right now, it is a $750 new membership fee as well as $295 a month, which is a pretty hefty chunk of change if you ask me considering most of the high rises around, have some kind of rooftop pool and workout area. It is cheaper if you join with a domestic partner or if you're between the ages of 16 and 29-see pic for current pricing. They also sometimes host social events which is super fun to meet everyone else in the club, but at the same time I think it is more of an investment in your future and your future health if you can afford it! I will not be joining at the moment, but hey-that could change anytime if I decide I should be on a health kick.

    Just here to update my previous review. Still a very very good gym in the city (or should I say…read moreclub) - with everything you really could want for an entire day..,.work out? Check. Lunch? Check, swimming, tennis, golf, childcare, the list goes on. You can even get your clothes cleaned and your car washed. One drawback is the price. It is very pricey (with rates going up in 2026).., I don't really want to think about how much more I'm paying since I joined. However, I've easily spent entire days here swimming and working and working out so I guess I can't complain too much. Their spa is also great though it can get busy and in the summer the pool is a total scene (and packed). New locker rooms are underway (men's done and women's getting close) with new features and upgraded lighting and fixtures. Worth it if you don't mind paying for the amenities (and be careful with the house charge account ... it can get surprising!)

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    East Bank Club - The Sundeck in season on the East Bank rooftop

    The Sundeck in season on the East Bank rooftop

    East Bank Club - Showtime Cycle Studio

    Showtime Cycle Studio

    East Bank Club - The North Outdoor Pool

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    The North Outdoor Pool

    Life Time - Gel mani: Can't get everything done at the gym lol. I had a broken nail and my left thumb looks horrible with the gel x exten.

    Life Time

    2.8(57 reviews)
    1.9 miNear North Side

    I've been a member of Life Time Fitness for several years now and I have to say this location is…read more.. interesting. Located on the 9th floor of the One Chicago building near Magnificent Mile. To gain access into the club you can either walk in from the main lobby floor of One Chicago and take the elevator up to the 9th floor and that's where the club entrance is. There's only two elevators, during rush hour times there is often a line just to go up or down. You could take the stairs but who wants to climb 9 levels? That alone is a workout! Once you're inside the club there's 2 floor levels. The first floor has the check-in lobby, cafe, bar, locker rooms, rooftop pool and spa. The second level has all the workout equipment, cardio, and studio rooms for workout classes. I wasn't a big fan of the layout, it's kind of all over the place. Got a chance to take a Warrior Sculpt class with Taylor and it was awesome! One of the best sculpt classes I've ever had. I've seen some reviews complain about issues with the staff being rude but I honestly did not encounter any of that. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Oh and one last thing! This Life Time is open 24 hours! That's something I've never seen before, not even in NYC. That's a major win.

    I don't write reviews lightly, especially negative ones, but this location deserves honest…read morefeedback. I've been a Life Time member on and off since I was a kid, starting in the suburbs of Houston. I've belonged in multiple cities, used LifeWork spaces, spent thousands per year on personal training, and countless dollars on spa services. By any definition, I'm a high-utilization, loyal customer and a genuine fan of the brand. The Chicago River North location is the biggest disappointment I've had with Life Time. From the start, the experience was poor. When I first toured before relocating to Chicago, the front desk manager rushed me through the building as if it were on fire--no real explanation, no attempt to sell the experience, no hospitality. That should have been a warning sign. Within my first two visits, I had two items stolen: A $370 pair of Sony in-ear headphones (gone after stepping away for under five minutes to get water) A $225 Canada Goose toque, taken from a bench while I briefly stepped on the scale These were not misplaced--they were stolen. That speaks volumes about the environment and lack of oversight. Beyond that, the club is consistently overcrowded, dirty, and disorganized, and staff interactions are largely unhelpful. For a gym positioned as a premium urban location, it simply does not meet the standard Life Time sets elsewhere. The spa experience is especially underwhelming. At Houston locations like Green Street and The Woodlands, you're greeted, given robes and slippers, sometimes offered a beverage, and allowed to change in a calm, elevated environment. River North offers none of that. It feels far closer to a Massage Envy than the resort-style experience Life Time markets and charges for. The final straw: when I called to cancel and asked to speak with the General Manager to share feedback, my membership was canceled before anyone reached out, asked what went wrong, or attempted to retain me. For a brand built on experience and loyalty, that was shocking. I've now joined Equinox--something I didn't want to do, as it's not a full-service gym--but this location left me no choice. Life Time is a great brand. This location is not. If you're considering River North, manage your expectations--or look elsewhere.

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    Life Time
    Life Time

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    Equinox Lincoln Park - Women's Locker room!

    Equinox Lincoln Park

    3.9(155 reviews)
    2.6 miLincoln Park
    $$$

    This is a solid gym. There's multiple floors of cardio equipment, a spacious weightlifting area…read morethat always has enough room even at peak hours, a Pilates studio, spinning studio, and multiple group fitness rooms. You can find pretty much any equipment here -- punching bags, sleds, reformer machines, etc. There is a good mix of group fitness classes here included in the membership price. Equinox has a reputation for being fancy -- thus the high price of this gym. However, I don't think this *particular* location really warrants the high price. This location isn't as flashy and new as comparably-priced gyms (like the Lincoln Common Equinox or the Midtown Athletic Club). It also lacks the extensive amenities of a place like East Bank Club (which has tennis courts, kayaking, basketball, etc). A membership at this location will give you access to some of Equinox's newer, fancier facilities (like Lincoln Common) as well as some of its convenient locations for office workers (Loop branch). If you live in Old Town / southern Lincoln Park and want a gym that's close-by this is probably the best option in the neighborhood.

    I've been a member for years, and the quality keeps declining while prices keep rising. Class…read moreofferings haven't increased and it is difficult to get into classes. The new locker room products are poor. They're often out of towels, and the ones available are stained and dingy. Cleaning wipes are frequently out as well. I was even told not to shower after a workout despite being well before the cutoff time, and several women's showers have been damaged for over a year.

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    Equinox Lincoln Park - Women's locker room! All Kiehl's products

    Women's locker room! All Kiehl's products

    Equinox Lincoln Park
    Equinox Lincoln Park

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    Equinox The Loop

    Equinox The Loop

    3.6(85 reviews)
    1.3 miThe Loop
    $$$

    Better than my experience with Equinox Dartmouth in Boston. That Equinox has a lot to learn from…read morethis Equinox The Loop branch.

    Gotta be honest, I spent years and years living in Chicago running by this place imagining it as…read moresome epic amenity-packed gym for the wealthy. I left Chicago last year, joined Equinox in New York, and triumphantly returned to Chicago for a work trip, picking a hotel as close to this gym as possible. My take is that this location is a loss-leader used to placate business travelers who have multi-club access. It's a mediocre gym with a nice locker room. Great for blowing off steam after work in a largely uncrowded gym if your employer is subsidizing your wildly expensive gym fees. Mine is. Compared to East Bank Club, which costs $235 per month, the Loop Equinox is laughable, and I question whether the three Chicago Equinox locations combined actually stack up to EBC on any measure except sheer convenience or imagined exclusivity. I think what a lot of people miss, and certainly what I missed as I formed my first impressions of Equinox, is that the machines and basically everything else, except the quality of the locker room, is the exact same as any competent gym in a big city. In fact, you could make a compelling case that the overall variety is worse here compared to the downtown FFC locations. I found that the blueprint for the location I frequent in NYC was nearly identical to this location's--it's an ordinary equipment layout that can make it so that one other person wanting to rotate through the machines can impede your workout. If you are living in Chicago reading Yelp reviews as you assess Equinox ($???) vs EBC ($235) vs FFC ($160 all-access), I would put this gym toward the bottom of the list. It's just crazy how normal it is in reality compared to how people (including me) perceive the branding.

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    Trx training

    Equinox The Loop
    Equinox The Loop

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    Mode Gym - gyms - Updated June 2026

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