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    Republic of Strength

    5.0 (11 reviews)
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    5.0
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    I throughly enjoyed the 8 week challenge program that Reforgefit offered on my weight loss journey…read more Ali (owner) is super professional and I really liked all the coaches for helping me get stronger. They help guide correct form and technique on the workout planned out for the day. I preferred the 5am classes and they had members who had been coming in for years visibility fitter and stronger. This program is different than other gyms or workout programs I was part of in the sense Ali works closely with ensuring you stay on your journey and helps with meal planning based on body type and goals. Highly recommend someone who wants to have a personalized workout program to be stronger than before.

    I started training with Ali (the owner) in mid December 2024. It is now September 2025 and I have…read morelost 40 lbs and have great muscle definition. As a 47 yr old man, I've had many trainers over the past 20 years, but Ali has been my favorite since he is very mild mannered...he is not over the top...he is down-to-earth and focused on results. He comes up with strategies if he notices anything that needs to be fixed, i.e. if muscle gain is slowing down he points out what could be improved nutrition-wise (more protein, adding creatine). Or if muscle growth seems asymmetrical he notices and makes adjustments accordingly. Again, I can't emphasize enough how "normal" he is, as opposed to many of the OC trainers who are covered in tattoos, clubbing at night, and telling you about their personal problems. Ali is very wholesome and successful, so there is no drama with him. His boutique gym has everything you need, especially if you understand how compound movements really increase growth, so plenty of free weights, racks, cages, bands, kettles, etc, not to mention 24 hr access and a great sound system.

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    4.9
    (233 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I've had an outstanding and truly life-changing experience with this fitness program. Within just…read morethree months, I lost approximately 17 pounds of body fat while also building muscle, which significantly improved my overall body shape. This transformation did not happen by chance--it required strong commitment and consistency. I wake up at 5:00 AM every day, drive about 25 minutes, and start my workout at 6:00 AM for a full hour. The structured program, supportive environment, and disciplined routine have been essential in keeping me on track. One of the standout features of this place is their use of advanced tools and professional equipment to monitor progress. They track body composition, fat loss, and muscle gain with great precision, making the entire process clear, measurable, and highly motivating. In addition, the team provided me with a professionally designed and well-structured diet plan tailored specifically to my goals. The nutrition program is practical, healthy, and extremely effective in delivering real, lasting results. One of the most noticeable signs of my progress was having to replace many of my clothes because they became too loose--clear evidence of the transformation I've achieved. Mehdi and his wife run this business with exceptional professionalism. It truly feels like a well-managed family business, which I deeply respect and always prefer to support. Occasionally, their son joins the workouts, adding a warm, personal touch and positive energy to the environment. If you're looking to lose weight naturally and in a healthy way--without shortcuts or injections--this is the right place. With your commitment, combined with their structured program and strong team support, achieving your goals is absolutely possible. Highly recommended. I had a great and really different experience with this fitness suite. In just three months, I was able to lose about 17 pounds of body fat and build muscle at the same time. As a result, my body shape changed dramatically and improved. This success was completely dependent on commitment and discipline. I wake up at 5 am every day, drive about 25 minutes, and start training for an hour at 6 am. The regular schedule, supportive environment, and positive energy of this complex played a very important role in keeping me motivated and continuing on the path. One of the main strengths of this complex is the use of advanced tools and equipment to accurately check and analyze the state of the body. They professionally track your fat, muscle, and progress, which makes the path completely transparent and measurable. In addition, the team of this complex designed a very professional and targeted nutrition plan for me that was perfectly tailored to my goals. It was healthy, feasible, and very effective, and played a significant role in achieving results. One of the interesting results of this path was that I had to change a lot of my clothes because they no longer fit me--which is a real and tangible change. Mehdi and his wife manage this complex with a very high level of professionalism. This is a true family business, run with commitment, precision, and responsibility. Sometimes their son even comes to the training sessions, which creates an even more intimate atmosphere and positive energy. If you are looking to lose weight naturally, healthily, and without using shortcuts like injections, this is one of the best choices. Of course, personal commitment is very important, but with a careful plan, a professional team, and the support of this complex, achieving results is completely possible. I highly recommend it.

    Update: I never said the email offer says "any membership". I stated the email did not specify and…read moreneither did the manager over the phone which is why I was disappointed in the communication. Gym's response alludes to the manager informing me about the 50% off disclaimer over the phone. She did tell me the offer wont apply online because I did the trial class but she did not inform me it only applies to the unlimited class. Both the email and over the phone communication had no mention of what membership offer applies to. After my initial trial class, I was interested in signing up for membership. I received an email with a 50% off your first month offer with zero disclaimers or details such as what type of membership offer applies to. When I clicked the link, offer didnt work so I called the gym. Person over the phone said they can apply the offer in person. When I went to class, front desk told me offer only applies to the unlimited membership. I informed her the email and the person I spoke to didnt tell me that. She asked if I would like to join the class while she checks with the manager. After class she confirmed it only applies to unlimited membership. I told her if the email or person over the phone told me then I would have planned this better bc I will be out of town for the next 2 weeks. Ultimately I did not sign up. The lack of clear communication made me concerned about how future situations might be handled and ended up having to pay for the single class price.

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    today they had real good music on, not too loud. some oldies and pop :) so cool!!! some days the…read moremusic is way too loud and obnoxious music is being played. WAY TO GO PLANET FITNESS!! LOVE THE MUSIC! JUST THE RIGHT VOLUME TOO!

    If you sign up here, pray that you never have to deal with the manager or try to cancel your…read moremembership. To be completely fair, the gym itself is nice and clean, and when I initially signed up, the staff was very welcoming. However, the manager at this Lake Forest location is absolutely horrible, unprofessional, and arrogant. I moved away and needed a closer gym, so I followed their policy and sent both an email and a physical letter to cancel my membership. Instead of processing it, they ignored it. When the renewal period came around, they hit my account with both the monthly fee AND the annual membership fee! Trying to fix this was a nightmare. I called their hotline and was left sitting on hold for an entire hour. Frustrated, I finally drove down to the gym in person. The front desk girl was actually very nice. She successfully canceled the membership and explicitly told me that the manager does have the power to issue the refund, but he was currently on a call. It turns out the manager was standing right outside the gym making a personal call. Even though he looked right at me and clearly saw me waiting, he made me stand there for 15 minutes while he finished his casual chat. When he finally walked back inside, he flat-out refused to give me a single dime back--even though I haven't stepped foot in the gym since the day I submitted my cancellation request. He didn't even have a valid reason; he just acted like "this is how it is, and nothing is going to happen to me." He was incredibly rude and dismissive. When I asked him how I could escalate the issue to higher management, he sneered and literally said, "I am the highest management and no one is above me!" The sheer arrogance and lack of customer service from this guy is unbelievable. He had the full authority to do the right thing and fix their billing mistake, but chose to power-trip instead. Planet Fitness corporate needs to look into who they have running this branch. Stay away from this location if you value your money and your sanity.

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    I started seeing Chris 2 months ago and was EXTREMELY skeptical. I did not enter with open arms. I…read morewas seeking something extremely specific for my specific athletic career as a 50yr old professional athlete. Yeah, I know...but yes, I am 50 and on a professional sports team. When we first met and I explained what I was wanted, he said "I can't help with that but I can help with X and Y and that will get you to Z which is what you are seeking." I put my faith in Chris, with the expectation that in 2 months I will find someone else. Fast forward to today...as I wrote this message... 1. The team I'm on won the championship in Ohio which comes with a nice pay day. 2. My body, agility, movement has never been better since my days playing collegiate tennis. 3. My physical pain that I would experience after competing is gone. I have no pain in my hips. I have no pain in my back. 4. I truly believe Chris is a magician 5. He has a client FOR LIFE! Chris - This testimony is from the heart, unsolicited, and genuine. I owe you dearly for the time you put in to me every time I came into your facility. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

    Chris and Jenny at Elite Performance are such great people. My son has been taking golf lessons…read morefrom Jenny for about a year and a half now. She is such a great teacher and is very patient. One time I brought my daughter in with me when my son had a lesson. I asked Chris a few questions about her and how to improve her running. He spent over an hour walking her through different exercises to help diagnose ways to improve. In the end I asked him how much I owed him and he said nothing and he is happy to help her improve. You don't find this kind of dedication and customer service anymore. I would recommend both of them to anybody that's trying to get in better shape and also if you're looking to improve your golf game!

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    4.7
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    Top tier equipment. Incredibly clean. Well layed out. Staff was friendly and accommodating…read more Personal trainers in house are elite.

    My fiancé and I came here to try it out. Our friend recommended it to us because she comes here as…read morewell. The red flags started as soon as we walked in. We saw on their IG that they had a deal going where you can purchase a day pass for $25 and then bring a friend for $10. The person working the front desk said she needed permission from the owner to run this deal. He said no. We were already there so we paid for 2. Decided to warm up with cardio and headed over the cardio area. I got on a treadmill that was open and immediately had a lady get in my face and yell that that was her treadmill and to get off. We did our workout and on our way out the person at the front counter asked if we would like to sign up. We said no, when asked why I mentioned the deal not being honored but hearing it being honored to other people. The. I mentioned the overly aggressive exchange with the lady on the treadmill. The front desk person wanted to know who it was immediately but when I described them I was told that she was the owner's girlfriend so there was nothing she could do about it. If you are someone who doesn't look like a body builder, or body exists outside of what society says a body should be I wouldn't come here. Society demands fat bodies to atone for their bodies, to shrink themselves and change their bodies. But when they do they are treated like they don't belong.

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