Best boxing gym out here, all the kids that come here get there mental heath, coincidence and being…read morestrength. I love coming here also because of the the positive energy everyone gives!

Best boxing gym for kids! They have a huge focus on training smart, health, and respect for each…read moreother! I've taken my daughter to other gyms and by far this is the best in my opinion.

As an employee of Edward Hines Jr Hospital, and fitness enthusiast, it was only a matter of time…read morebefore I utilized this fitness center. Open to Edward Hines Jr Hospital employees only, the fitness center is located in a very isolated part of the hospital building and open 24 hours. I remember it like yesterday during my job orientation when my coworker took me on a tour of the hospital which included this fitness center. It felt calm during that initial visit as it has during the times I tend to visit. There are sporadic visits by Edward Hines Jr Hospital employees coming in-and-out, likely in-between or after work shift. I for one love getting in a workout during my 15-minute or 30-minute breaks, and also when I am off work where I can get in a quality workout. It is easy to get to that fitness machine you intend on utilizing because of it not being crowded like your typical fitness centers. At any moment, if you have an accident or feel unsafe, there are panic alarms in place around the fitness center and even inside of the locker rooms. Some things that I adore about the fitness center are the flat-screen televisions plastered up on the wall in the machine area which I feel provide noise and a distraction as you work out. I love the blood pressure measurement machine, even though you can easily get an inaccurate reading based on having incorrect posture. Tracking my blood pressure is one thing I want to keep up with as I get older but sheesh! I have yet to get an elevated or normal blood pressure reading off of the machine unless it is taken in-between working out. As far as cleanliness, I have never once questioned the cleanliness of any of the machines used. To maximize everyone's safety, the users of the fitness center are responsible for cleaning/ disinfecting any equipment/ gear before and after use. I always feel that it shows respect cleaning a machine after utilizing it, as like it is for a dog owner to clean up after their dog when outdoors. At the back of the fitness center, there is an open area tailored for workouts like yoga, stretching, calisthenics, or exercises that require the use of mats or resistance stretch bands which there are plenty of for use. There are no free weights, but there are quality machines that will allow you to get in a good workout. Some of my personal favorites are the Cybex VR1 Dual Abdominal/Back Extension, and two of their treadmills: a Cybex, and a Life Fitness treadmill. The Cybex VR1 Dual Abdominal/Back Extension machine is growing on me very much. The very first time I utilized it, I literally had to look it up on YouTube, because I had never used a machine like it in spite of having visited many gyms throughout the years. I have to say that it is a very stable abdominal machine. One of the treadmills I adore is a treadmill by Cybex that has a television attached to it; the television itself activates immediately once you step foot on it. The first time I used it, I was able to watch World Wrestling Entertainment Smackdown which only kept me on it longer. The other one, a Life Fitness treadmill has a feature that allows you to change the speed from 3 mph to 7 mph by the press of a button. It is a very convenient feature because you do not have to continuously press the button to either increase or decrease speed. In the meantime, the Hines VA Employee Fitness Center has contributed to my desire to work out with everything it offers, and the times and days it is accessible. I am very grateful it exists and certainly grateful that it is accessible 24-hours. ~ Do more of what makes you happy. ~ Thomas G

I'm typically here every Monday through Thursday in the mornings because my fitness coach teaches…read moregroup fitness classes and also does personal training. The space is perfect for people who want to do personal training or teach their own classes. They have a parking lot behind the building for paid parking, street parking, and even access to the bank parking lot early in the morning before it opens. The facility has quiet bathrooms with showers and a lower level with additional training areas and fitness equipment. It's an ideal spot for someone who prefers supporting a locally owned business instead of major chains like Planet Fitness or Snap. This gym really offers a unique experience, especially being a Chicago-based business!

I had to cut out quite a bit of my review as it was to long to Yelp. Here are the highlights:…read more - Member etiquette and Cleanliness: I can't tell you how many times someone takes something I'm using when my stuff is sitting right there OR members use the benches as a personal locker for personal items while they aren't using it for a workout. This even happens when trainers are on the room and sometimes it's the trainers themselves! Trainers also eat warm meals in the gym so you have to smell their meal while you work out. Often barbells and plates are not put back at all, even with a trainer present, dumbbell shelf is a mess. Crumpled paper towel, piles of lifting chalk, empty bottles, remnants of the awful yoga mats litter the ground. No in person management present just trainers, I've never seen so many trainers in one gym before. The lack of in person management shows. Sometimes there's no TP in the bathroom for example in the winter the metal stairs will not be shoveled for snow or salted for ice. A couple of times I have slid on the ice. There's not even a bag around for members to do it themselves. -The Actual Space: is quite limited. The downstairs free weight area is rather small and if even 5 people are down there the place feels full and this is actually a recent improvement from the upstairs room. It's also spread out over 3 main rooms on two floors so there's a lot of walking to get to different equipment and for many you cant switch without going down a flight of stairs. The free weight area feels dungeon like with no windows and a low ceiling. There are windows in the bjj area you can kind of see from the doors but it's not the same. It feels like your lifting in a basement (and you are). It also smells like rubber to the point I've gotten headaches and has poor ventilation. It also amplifies sound so it's overwhelming with trainers, music etc going. The vibe feels more like your lifting in your friends home gym in his unfinished basement with equipment he got at a garage sale then working out in a professional facility. The space itself isn't well maintained either. The fire extinguisher upstairs has broken glass that's sharp and jagged just chilling for over a year now (was like that before I joined), plates and dumbbell's are left out, or put back incorrectly, piles of lifting chalk, drinks etc.. can be found on the floor. Members don't rerack anything (which is true for every gym in the Hyde park area). There's some cube drawers and a shoe rack but no locker room. So, you're carrying all your stuff with you throughout your workout since you can't lock anything up. There is a bathroom with a single shower and toilet in a separate room. -The Equipment: There is an overall lack of machines. There is almost a full set of leg machines but is missing calf. The only upper body machines are a chest press and assisted dip/pullup and cable machines. No machines or abs, arms, shoulders, other muscles like you would see in other gyms. There are 4 squat racks, 1 smith machine, 1 leg press, 1 set of dumbbells (5 pound increments) so minimal to the amount of people using them. No preacher curl rack, no deadlift racks. You'll use the 2 main squat racks for most of our workout and so does everyone else. The equipment is a mismatch of quality. 2 of the squat racks are really nice like you would expect in a professional gym. 2 are small and wobbly like you would expect in a home basement gym. The machines are a mismatch of brand and colors. It feels like all the equipment was purchased used at a garage sale. Not a big deal if it was maintained well but it's not. Not all machine plates are in pounds. There are not enough weight plates to go around. If someone's going heavy on the leg press good luck on a squat rack. Similarly, there are not enough barbells downstairs. There is one barbell that's broken and has been laying on the floor for months. If one person is deadlifting, there are not enough for the racks. They are also inconsistent some are rubber, some are iron, some have handles. Your stack will always look lopsided. Only 1 pair of 2.5 plates in the whole gym. The equipment isn't in great shape. Bent out of shape barbells, some adjustable benches are bent at certain holes making them dangerous. Clips don't work and plates slide off. -My biggest issue: large group fitness classes from about 5am to 9am most days as well as evening prime time after work (think). This means if you're a lone wolf free weightlifter like me who goes in the morning your competing with sometimes 10 to 15 other people in a group class. You won't get a squat rack, all the dumbbell's are taken etc.. It's loud and chaotic and you'll adjust your planned workout every day to take whatever is left over. -The gym cost is $75 a month, up to $40 more than chain gyms in the area which are as low as $10 - $35 and I just can't justify the cost for what you get.

I love the circuit training at 9round and the coaches are also always encouraging and awesome to…read morework with!! I would recommend to join.

I joined 9Round Wicker Park a little over a year ago, and it continues to be a place I look forward…read moreto going. I have never been a gym or exercise person, but I knew I wanted to move more and feel stronger at my pace. 9Round Wick Park offers the flexibility to come when it works for me, complete the various stations at my pace, and still feel great. The trainers there are also very welcoming and helpful. Nico has been incredibly awesome, always greeting me with a smile, creating fun but challenging add-ons, and providing helpful technique suggestions. She makes it feel like a community and meets me where I am that day, even when my motivation is low or I feel sore. I genuinely look forward to my workouts at 9Round Wicker Park and would recommend it to anyone!

I LOVED this place until recently when management decided to separate 2 of THE ABSOLUTE BEST AND…read moreDEDICATED COACHES. Coach Sable and Coach Katie were the two most dedicated coaches when all others came and went. They knew each of us, our strengths and weaknesses, and knew when and how to push us. I'm not sure why the owners made this decision but it was NOT a smart one. Signed, Member since 2018

My husband and I recently started Orangetheory at the end of May and originally signed up at the…read moreOrland Park location. Since then, we've been alternating between Orland and the Frankfort studio and both locations are equally amazing! The coaches at Orland Park are next-level. Sable is an absolute beast! she knows exactly when to challenge you and will have you adding weight if she knows you can handle it (and somehow, she's always right!). Her classes are tough but incredibly motivating, and I always look forward to them. We also recently started taking Katie's class, and she's just as amazing. Her style brings something fresh and challenging, and we really enjoy the variety between her and Sable. The mix of coaching styles across both locations keeps things exciting and helps us stay committed. Everyone at this studio, from the front desk to the coaches, is friendly and welcoming. Orland Park is just as top-notch as the Frankfort location and we're so glad we decided to join!

Came to visit, had a lovely time at the women's open mat and class with PJ. Highly recommend.read more

I visited Supreme while I was in town for a Bear's game, and everyone was very welcoming! I was…read moreable to train for free, met a lot of cool people, and Idriz even gave me a free shirt! The academy was very clean and they offer showers after training. I was able to drill some moves with a variety of people, big and small, male and female, and it was a great experience. I highly recommend that you check them out, and train here if you live nearby!

Studio Fit has been a staple in my weekly routine for years now! I absolutely love the environment,…read moretrainers and people that I train with. I highly recommend coming and seeing what this studio and its programs can do for you!

I was looking for a space only for women that will push me to be stronger and feel better with my…read morebody, found the perfect space. amazing staff that know how to get you mentally to what you need to get. I can only say positive things about studio fit Chicago :)

My now 16-year old has been taking classes at Enso for 6 years -the twice weekly T/Th evening…read moreclasses held in Oak Park- and loves this program! Enso is such a positive, highly supportive and structured program run by two amazing Sensei and a group of wonderful teaching assistants. The Chicago dojo is beautiful and easily accessible from the suburbs but it just works out for us to go to the Oak Park location in SW Oak Park. There are opportunities for competition if the child is interested but no pressure if that is not their thing. My son adores Enso and our family is so happy to be a part of the Enso community and grateful to have such an excellent program here in Oak Park! PS: Also grownups can train with Enso. It is not just for kids!

Take the tai chi class in Chicago with instructor Chris Cinnamon! He has admirable…read moreand extremely effective teaching skills that combine elite yet effective verbal skills with an extensive martial arts background. He is fully present during his classes and conscientous in his efforts to assist the progress of his students. I have studied various arts over the years and have been exposed to over a dozen top flight instructors but I don't recall that any of them had the ability to articulate the art with the verbal facility that Chris has. It is so much easier to learn something when the instruction is clear. The collaborative and supportive spirit of the school/dojo is evident from the moment you walk in and the school is spotlessly clean.