I absolutely love this gym! I used to be an Orangetheory member but to be honest the prices is what…read moreinitially attracted me (I'm paying half as much as I did at OTF). But that's not all. The coaches are so motivational and encouraging, they meet you where you're at and challenge you to put your best effort in. The workouts really get you sweating. Its a mix of treadmills, water rowers, and synergy station (body weight, weights, trx, and terracore station). I never though my heart rate could increase while weight training but I'm in the fat burning zone most of the time. Lastly what makes this gym awesome is the saunas! The personal sauna's promote healing and are super relaxing. You can use it individually or with a friend or two. You can even bluetooth your music to them. Overall I've loved my experience with Red Effect, I only wish they'd open more locations!

From the owner: Stay motivated in every Red Effect class because of the group fitness concept and the personal…read moreattention of our elite trainers. Are you new to fitness, getting back on track or are you looking to improve your performance? Set your own pace, our classes are designed to support beginners and challenge experts. Our scientifically designed workouts provide you with effective, H.I.I.T classes so you can burn calories up to 36 hours post-workout. Red Effect classes use the latest heart rate technology so you can track progress in real time. Detox 7x more, reduce joint pain, speed up recovery and more in our infrared therapy enhanced fitness studios.

This is a great workout, but customer service leaves much to be desired. I called this morning to…read morecancel my class because I am sick. Stuffy nose and coughing, which is transparent to the woman on the phone, and she leaves me with this.. we will give you credit just this once, but next time, you'll either be charged $12 or lose a class depending on your membership. Feel better! I don't have a membership, and this is why..there is no flexibility. I bought a 20-pack to use whenever; after I finish it, I will find a different place to work out. There are plenty of workout facilities in Elmhurst. Next time, I will come anyway and get everyone around me sick. When have we become robots with no care for patrons?

Great workout, staff, and coaches!…read more Plus you can park in the garage right above the gym! I like the activities they do to get members involved such as group marathons, Orange Theory workout bingo, competitions, etc. This seems like a fun location. I specifically like how the coaches here push you to try harder and they do a great job correcting your form.

My best decision made so far of joining Big Shoulders CrossFit. Before joining, Brendan the owner…read morewas really nice to go through what is unique about CrossFit as I have never tried before. All the coaches are really talented and they look at your form very attentively, which is what we need if we are new to something. They check your form after starting the actual exercise patiently. I highly recommend anyone who wants to try CrossFit as a beginner to give Big Shoulders CrossFit a try and it is going to be worth it!!

Was not impressed!!!! The gym is nice but I was. It happy!…read more I purchased a 3 month program that cost me 199.00 back in 2017 where I was supposed to have a few sessions with a trainer. The owner kinda blew me off and didn't pay attention to be and said he would call me but never did until a few days later. I was already annoyed! I finally went in and the person that he partnered with me wasn't available to meet my on the time I was available after I specifically told owner that I was from Chicago and needed a later time because of my work schedule! The owner didn't call me until a few days later but by than I was completed annoyed that I had paid and he didn't care to call me. He finally called me but never even mentioned a refund since I told him I wouldn't be going back! My review is so late but I finally found the email and confirmation of when I signed up :(

Nice place, nice location, but the steam room seems to be always broken. Last time it took a month…read moreto fix, this time it's been 2 weeks with no end in site. And if the steam room is the main reason you go there then it definitely is not worth the monthly dues, especially when it's broken.

My husband and I have been going to this Jim for almost two years now and we absolutely LOVE it!!…read moreIt is incredibly clean, they have the best (most up to date) equipment, and the nicest staff!! I want to specifically call out their amazing spa services! The last time I went I met with David D. and had one of the best deep tissue massages I have ever experienced! 10/10 gym, I can't recommend it enough!! PS. if you're a parent they also have babysitting options on sight while you get a work out in!

I just joined the courts plus and it has been a great experience so far! The classes have been my…read morefavorite. They provide a wide variety of classes for all different skill levels which a greatly appreciated. They have great amenities too such as a sauna, a steam room, a pool, and a hot tub. The locker rooms are great too! I recommend anyone who is interested in joining to do the month trial!

Great programs and classes. Friendly people, although I left a request by voicemail for a callback…read moreabout pickleball and nobody ever returned it.

My personal training at Fitt has been awesome! Tamara has been training me for two months. I truly…read morenotice a huge difference in my strength and tone. I feel stronger and leaner. She has really encouraged me to push myself to my limits! Her workouts are always challenging and never boring, though I really do hate burpees... Tamara's energy (and meticulous planning) keeps my heart rate up during the entire workout and after each session I have a different set of muscles that are sore--in a good way! Aside from Tamara, what makes Fitt stand out is the community. The trainers and instructors are there to support you and help you achieve your goals. They are knowledgeable and will give you their honest opinion when asked--be it about training or diet. The clients also are very easy to talk to and friendly. There is a lot of laughter before and after class (a lot of sweating and panting during...). It is a true community, but not an overbearing one. You can put your head down and silently power through your workout at your own level. Also, Fitt's classes are amazing. The variety offered ensures that you can hit all of your muscles throughout the week through the various strength training and TRX classes or burn up the calories in those more cardio-centric. Classes fly by, not just because of the music, but because of the energy from the instructors--they keep it light, focused, and do not waste time.

My home for the last 12 years. The best fitness family in elmhurst! Fitt 60126 has a variety of…read moreclasses and trainers to "fitt" all fitness levels. There are also two doctors of physical therapy that teach classes, including mobility to ensure safe practice and participation of your weekly workouts. Come join the FITT FAMILY!!

I joined CrossFit alpha dog for one month in June just to try it out. Needless to say, I have not…read moreleft. The coaching staff has continuously pushed me from the beginning while keeping me safe. They make sure the weight is heavy enough to challenge me but realistic for my level of experience. I have always enjoyed the gym but after several months of watching my overall fitness progress, I'm a believer in CrossFit alpha dog. I have no intention of leaving this gym and am even doing a competition next month. I would recommend this gym to anyone that enjoys hard workouts, great coaching, and a welcoming environment. Crossfit alpha dog has taken one commonality in every member and turned it into something more than just a gym. It's a second home.

Here is the long and short of it- you will not find a better CrossFit total fitness experience then…read moreat AlphaDog. It's not an accident that it's the fittest gym in Illinois for CrossFit training. Working out side-by-side with ranked athletes is a huge inspiration. In my opinion, every other box is a distant second. Read on if you want to know why I feel that way... I've been a member here now for just over two years. But my CrossFit journey started before AlphaDog. CrossFit has changed the entire way I approach training. It has helped me to lose weight and get healthier. As a man in my 40s I'm not looking to win competitions or be the strongest in the room. But this whole style of working out has been remarkable. But it's amazing what you will put up with until you truly find something special. That's where AlphaDog comes in. I had been a member of a neighboring CrossFit gym for a couple of years and made some very good strides. Some might feel it doesn't take much to run a CrossFit box. Certainly the last place I went to felt that way. It was never clean. The equipment was deteriorating. All it really had was a good community. I was encouraged to check out AlphaDog. I heard many good things but was reluctant to make a change. From the day I started at AlphaDog, Andrew and Mike, the two owners, made me, my wife and daughter feel welcome. But what becomes very evident is the care that is taken to really program solid WODs every day. Strength training that builds on itself, not just day after day, but week after week, month after month. It is like none other that I have experienced. As for the facility, the place is always clean. The equipment is well-maintained. The classes are well run and organized. We brought someone to try it one time, and they said that they felt like everyone here looks like superheroes. Funny, many of the members do. But it is inspiring to see. They're more than happy to help and encourage. The coaching staff is excellent. And they will adjust the workout to any level. Andrew, in particular, is really attuned to what everyone is able to do. He will adjust my workout before I even ask. It's pretty incredible how well he remembers what just about everyone can do or is struggling with. That's pretty unusual. It's obvious they care about people's health and safety. When CrossFit is approached in this manner, I feel it is one of the safest and best ways to work out. I suppose it's like anything else. You will get out of it what you put into it. But I personally owe the staff and the management at AlphaDog a big "Thank You". Down 60 pounds with 20 more to go and my muscle mass increasing, I never thought I can get to where I am now. No one paid me to write this. I'm a business owner myself. Nothing makes me more satisfied , business-wise, than when one of my clients feels happy about their experiences. I think AD needs to know that they are doing a great job. And their strides to improve every day are evident. Keep it up!!! Thanks Andrew, Mike, Seth, Anthony and the rest of the AD staff....I type this as I recover from Murph