Been a member here for over a year now and can honestly say this is the best gym Ive been a member…read moreat. I almost don't want to write this review because I like that Ive never had to wait for a machine, bench or rack. Less is more. First off, the gym is clean. I see them cleaning all the time. Thats probably the most important thing to me. I don't care if a gym has the latest and greatest equipment if its covered in body fluids and the place smells like ass, Im never going there. The staff at CFC is always available if you have questions. Managers keep everything under control. The personal trainers are friendly and helpful. You can take MMA classes with certified warriors. A UFC legend teaches class here. You can actually train with a bad ass who has gone to war many times in the octagon if thats your objective. They have an extensive selection of equipment for hardcore bodybuilders and regular gym goes. If you can't find at least a few pieces of equipment that you like here, maybe you should look into joining a pilates studio. Dumbbells here go up to at least 150 lbs. That isn't easy to find these days. Finally, they have 24/7 access which is nice for the occasional late night workout. If you can appreciate an older boxing and bodybuilding focused gym with good character, this place is 10/10.

CFC is such an amazing place, I highly recommend. They got it all when it comes to working out…read more It's the best place.

Best gym in Chicago, hands down! I've been going to Quads for years and it truly stands out from…read moreany other gym I've been to. The trainers and staff are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and always willing to answer questions or offer advice, no matter your experience level. The owner, Sharon, is so welcoming and has created such a great community where everyone feels comfortable and motivated. If you're serious about lifting, this is the place to be. They have an amazing variety of machines and equipment that you won't find at most gyms, and everything is designed for people who really want to train properly. The atmosphere is motivating, the people are friendly, and it feels like a gym where everyone genuinely wants to see each other succeed. A couple of my friends joined after I recommended it, and they're so glad they did. I couldn't recommend Quads more!

This is the most difficult review I've ever written for Yelp because I honestly love the idea of…read moreQuads and its history, but after a trial week, I ran back to my pathetic Planet Fitness. For years, I walked by and looked in the window just to see if some of the vibe would entice me to walk in and get energized by all the real-life Marvel Superheroes working out. And I'm glad for the week of experience I had because Quads has some of the nicest, knowledgeable, and dedicated fitness people I've ever met. From the moment I walked in to my final exit, the desk staff, the family members who run it, trainers I encountered, and a few guys who could deadlift car engines whom I asked questions how to use this or that, I felt a lot of compassion for me being the new guy in a sea of bewildering equipment that could either change my fitness life or scare me away. Bear in mind that I truly love Quads but coming from a lengthy history of memberships at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, Gorilla Sports, YMCA, Holmes Place, Chicago Athletic Clubs, and Planet Fitness (with visits to FFC, Crunch, East Bank Club, Cheetah, Life Time, Bally's, and Midtown Athletic Club), I have to do a pro and con thing. Pros It's a good environment to watch others doing astonishing calisthenic exercises and massive lifts and squats. I'll never get to that level, but it's an inspiring place to get jazzed about your own routine. Quads has a diverse membership. You'll see everything from people doing their daily treadmill to pro bodybuilders doing four-hour circuits. I saw every kind of body type and age group. People doing rehab exercises and a person with a visual impairment. The specialty here is bodybuilding, though everyone is welcome. You'll hear grunts, fits of anger, yelling of encouragement, the rage of accomplishment, and claps of high-five. I felt like I was in a place where great bodies are refined. The membership prices are fantastic for the amount of equipment you're offered, and the hours are comparable to other gyms. They offer a few additional membership discounts not listed on the website, so go in and talk with them. Kudos to a gym that finally understands the right way memberships should work--upfront and no hassles. You are constantly reminded of your potential. There are photos and awards everywhere of past and present bodybuilders and pro and amateur athletes, and you can't help but soak up some of that greatness. You're in a place where celebrities have trained, too. Cons Here's where I have to be brutally honest. I may not know the difference between an Iso-Lateral Front Lat Pulldown and an Iso-Lateral Wide Pulldown, but I do know when machines are so old that they need to be replaced. If a machine's pads are worn, replace them. If a Selectorized's weight stack has half its weight labels missing, that should be fixed asap. If a machine's so old that the frame's been painted a number of times, it's probably a good time to replace it. I'm going to guess most of the equipment is older than the members. Sure, old-school machines can be great, and a lot of bodybuilders want them, but at some point, you need to replace them. Hammer Strength, Precor, and Cybex are constantly evolving the science of ergonomics, body mechanics, and safety. Please, Quads. Get new equipment. I didn't see any dumbbells less than 10#. That's not a bad thing, but small weight dumbbells would be great for people doing rehab or weaklings like me starting back at doing simple free weight exercises. In fairness, Planet Fitness dumbbells start at 10#, too. Other reviews are correct: A lot of the equipment, especially the Selectorized machines on the first floor, are squished so closely that safety could be an issue. There are a few machines so close together that parts could touch if used in full range of motion. If you're used to a defined circuit from a previous gym--especially if most of your workout is using Selectorized equipment--you might have difficulties matching it to the machines here. Plate-loaded and cables, no problem; they'll have one of anything you'll ever want. But for Selectorized, nothing made sense because a lot of what I needed was spread throughout the gym on both floors and in hard to find areas (e.g. the pec fly/rear delt machine was in a dimly lit corner, and most of the weights in the stack had no labels). I won't go into cleanliness. Suffice it to say this is a well-worn gym. The rusty lockers and second floor smell attest to the longevity of Quads, for better or worse. Overall, you should try Quads for a week to see if you like it. Most people swear this is the best gym. No, Quads doesn't have a pool, a sauna, towel service, group fitness classes, fancy self-locking lockers, a three-story climbing wall, or sleep rooms. They offer a world of fitness possibilities in an old school gym where amazing happens.

Management- It's summer/ 95 degrees and there is absolutely…read morezero air movement in the showers or locker room. It's too warm and smells like mold. It's impossible to cool down, especially if you have to head to work afterwards. This is not the way it used to be, and another example of Endeavor trying to cut corners. Mold +flies in the showers?? Seriously??

I love trapeze and trampoline. Their food is delicious and the toilets are tops Their air…read morefreshener is great

much warmer than i'd like for a gym, especially on higher floors. i joined when forest fires were…read moreburning and i needed to workout inside, and it was doable but similar to being outside in summer heat, except with no fans/breeze. also, it opens at 7am on weekends, which i wish i had noticed before signing up. that's way too late for me.

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

I have been on PT with Kris and strongly recommend him. I am new to crossfit and am an engineer so…read morethe moves, the purpose of each move, the flow, the order are all important to me and to be motivated I need someone with enough knowledge to answer all my questions. With about 20+ years experience in crossfit and similar sports, Kris has been a great coach for me so far (my third month on PT). It is hard, but I can feel the improvements and growth in my body. Even people around me have started to notice the change in my body. Way to go Kris and MR! The gym is clean, everyone cleans up after their workout. The noise from the train is a little annoying, but after few session, it goes to background and you get used to it (unless you work outdoor). The music is nice, gym is big enough and well equipped with a ton of moves (It is Movement Republic!). Sara and Kris are very nice, great athletes themselves and both professionals. It is rare to find a professional athlete that also coaches and is the gym owner. I am very satisfied and impressed by their management and work. During summer, there is weekly free Sunday activity at the beach for members which is very fun, but it is a real workout as well!!! All and all, I strongly suggest it for all levels (entry like me, mid or pro levels- I am not a mid or pro though, so my opinion may be biased!). One thing I am sure of, you will sweat and you will have fun

Edited for clarity: Would not recommend. Unprofessional and non-communicative…read more I joined Movement Republic right before the gym moved locations. No one told me about the move before I signed a year-long contract. I attended a class or two and the coach didn't make an announcement about the move before class. I live about 3 blocks away from the original location. The new location is 1.8 miles from me. That's a big difference, especially when my work schedule changes on short notice. I only made it to one class after the location change. If I had known about the move I would never have joined in the first place. I then emailed Sarah, the owner, about letting me out of my contract and never heard back.

Without a doubt the best gym I've been to in Chicago and I've lived here for 11 years. Lawrence…read more(the owner) is a super cool dude, has almost all of the equipment you'd ever need. Sad to say I had to leave because I live just outside the city now but if I ever find something remotely close to Rockwell I will be ecstatic. 100% recommend.

This is the spot. If you want a powerlifting gym in Chicago, this is the spot, look no further…read more They have the equipment, the trainers, the right attitude and heavy blaring music to get you focused on moving that bar. You will want to lift more weight the moment you step foot into this gym. Don't be intimidated by the tattoos or piles of weight. You will learn how to lift properly, you will make gains, and you will be challenged. Thats why you are reading about Rockwell right?

I have gone to several CrossFit gyms in the Ravenswood area for many years, and I can confidently…read moresay that feast is a fantastic option. There's other great gyms in the area, but, in my mind, several things set Feast apart from the others: -The programming. The programming is classic CrossFit with a weightlifting emphasis and is challenging, but not so crazy insane that you get frustrated or disheartened because you can't complete it. -The instructors. Andy, Conner, Anna and PJ are all really fantastic. I am not an elite athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but they work with me on ways that I can modify while still pushing myself to get better and better. All four of them are really top-notch athletes, and also happen to be as nice as they could possibly be. -The facilities. It's by far the nicest gym that I have been to in the Ravenswood area. It's climate controlled, the equipment is in really good shape, it's very clean, the bathroom facilities are really nice, and I think it's laid out well. -The culture. The culture of a gym really matters. When you walk in, you could just feel the positivity. I really appreciate the ways that they cultivate community and how encouraging they are. The people are fantastic, and that makes a big difference. -The owner. Greg is a really nice guy and is super knowledgeable about nutrition and fitness. I have found him to be very flexible, and open to feedback. The most important thing to me in a gym is that I'm getting results - and that's exactly what's happened. The one downside is that it's expensive, it is more expensive than other gym in the area. I've been part of several other gyms in Ravenswood, and while this is a more expensive option, for me for the value of what you get with the instruction, people, curriculum and the facilities, it's worth it. Overall, I highly recommend feast.

Top notch. Coaches are fabulous. Equipment is superb. Friendly atmosphere. Excellently managed.read more

This gym is great. Welcoming, fun, and very helpful. I can't currently afford the cost, but the…read moreprice is worth the offerings. Great workouts, good equipment, helpful staff and thorough lessons. It doesn't matter your demographics, size or fitness level, they are welcoming to everyone, and as a fat person, I appreciate that there aren't mirrors in the workout area. It's about the workouts, not vanity or body-shaming. Senad, the owner, is very sweet, and has really built a nice gym.

I joined PXM a few months ago and it is hands down the best gym I've ever been to. Each class I…read morelearn something new about myself and my capabilities. It's mostly Crossfit-adjacent group classes, but they also offer olympic lifting, personal training, weekend community workouts (a Saturday morning class with Coach Chris is fantastic way to kickoff your weekend / cap off your week), and other small group sessions. I was admittedly worried about going to a Crossfit type gym, they come with a certain reputation, but I look forward to going to the gym frequently and consistently. The culture at the gym is really fantastic, my classmates (and coaches) are encouraging and helpful, and everyone wants to help you do your best given your abilities. It's impossible not to make friends at PXM. Additionally, I came to the gym with a lingering "knee" issue, but with a combination of physical therapy and a lot of individualized attention from the coaches, I'm feeling the best I've felt in years. Senad, one of the owners was extremely helpful at encouraging me to continue to move throughout my recovery. With a lot of support, I was able to continue moving throughout my recovery and I think this helped accelerate my overall recovery timeline. Coach Leah and Coach Matt we really helpful (and incredibly patient with the million questions I asked) in helping me find movements that were supportive and didn't cause pain while still working towards the goal of a specific class. All the coaches are really great at modifying workouts to ensure you are working towards the prescribed movements without risking injury. Most classes offer two tracks, each with modifications, that are designed for folks who either want to do more traditional Crossfit movements and another for folks who are seeking more traditional fitness movements or are working towards being able to do the Crossfit movements. The gym has a general wellness focus, so you can also sign up for nutrition counseling, meal prep kits, massage, etc. I recently signed up for nutrition coaching with Melissa, and I'm learning a lot everyday about what my body needs to fuel itself. If you are looking for a welcoming, inclusive, and fun place to workout, I can't recommend PXM enough.