Spenga

0.8 mi

I dropped into this box for the first time today and from the moment I walked in I felt welcomed by…read morethe staff and coaches. Chris immediately introduced himself and shortly thereafter the coach for that class did as well. The box itself is huge and was quite clean (restrooms includes) considering its where everyone goes to sweat. They have a lot of equipment and it's well organized and color coded. The members were friendly as well which is expected in the crossfit community but not always the case. The warm up was appropriate for what the WOD entailed [20 wall balls, 20 bridges, 20 flutter kicks, 20 pvc pipe dislocations]. This was followed by a mobility skill set. Then The WOD Nancy and finally we ended with a strength set [3x10 KB row,3x10 RDL, 3x10 windshield wipers]. Here are the valleys and to their credit it may have been by design: 1. I thought the mobility set or some different mobility/stretching set may have been appropriate after we finished strength. 2. There was no instruction for the weights to use for the strength portion. % of 1RM or some other bench mark would have been helpful. Over all it was a good experience and I'm glad I dropped in! I'll probably drop in more in the future when I'm in town.

From the owner: Top Fuel CrossFit is the premier CrossFit gym in NW Indiana. We provide our members with two…read moreconvenient locations: Crown Point & Valparaiso. Each facility offers classes from 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM. These classes and facilities offer you everything that you will need to meet your fitness goals. Our box has first-rate coaches that have not only completed CrossFit trainers courses, but have also competed in regional competitions. To learn more about our coaches, click the link below. Each box has every piece of top quality equipment from rope climbs to box jumps, they have everything that you need to help train your entire body.

F45 Training Frankfort IL

44.6 mi

I kept seeing ads for a 7 day trial to F45 in Frankfort. After a few weeks, I finally decided to…read moregive it a try. I was hooked after the first (or maybe second) session and was excited to be a full time member. Since joining, I have seen a dramatic increase in my endurance and strength. They say summer bodies are made in the winter and I am definitely on my way to shorts next summer! The trainers, Syruss, Kaitlyn and Lukasz are all amazing. They keep you motivated, will make you stretch yourself and ensure that you have proper form to avoid injury. The community is also great! I love being able to cheer others on in their fitness journey and receive the same support. If you are even thinking about trying this out, do it!!

From the owner: 🔥 Limited 7 Day Pass For $7🔥…read more Are you ready to kick your health into high gear and experience the #1 fitness community in Frankfort? Here is what you get with your pass: ✅ 7 days of unlimited classes, no tricks here! ✅ Free InBody Composition Body Scan ✅ Support, motivation and experience of our amazing trainers. ✅ New results driven workouts daily. ✅ A chance for us to absolutely WOW 🤩 you with your fitness experience, uplifting atmosphere and welcoming community! ‼️Click Visit Website Now‼️

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No Limit Strength & Conditioning

(4 reviews)

46.9 mi

I've been a member of several CrossFit / CrossTraining gyms over the last 8 years as my work has…read morehad me all over the country. I just moved back to New Lenox and by far No Limit Strength and Conditioning is my favorite!!! Here's why: -Gym is Super Spacious -Extremely Clean and Well Sanitized -Great Ventilation -New Equipment -Ample Parking -Phenomenal Programming -Seriously Great Members/Coaches Unlike most CrossFit gyms, no-one will be screaming from the rooftops about the "community" and/or challenging you on your pace, weight-choice, attendance. I've yet to hear a "sorry bro, I'm just competitive" at NLSAC. In my few months as a regular since they've opened their doors, I've personally seen twice-a-week members become four times a week, once a week to three times a week. This is a space of support, encouragement, and growth! Seeing and cheering the transformation of others has become more contagious than my own. No Limit Strength and Conditioning will never have to talk about community, because they actually have one. Bazillion out of five stars! Right here in New Lenox IL!

Amazing coaches with an amazing atmosphere! Best workouts of my life and I have been to a fair…read moreamount of gyms. This is definitely my forever gym ‍

CrossFit 219

(8 reviews)

26.3 mi

Very welcoming for first timer. Everyone was so nice! The staff is amazing at helping you…read moreunderstand the methods, having fun and holding you accountable. The owner is amazingly nice. Makes you feel like family.

One of the best CrossFit facilities in NWI! Their friendliness when you first walk in is…read moreimmediately welcoming and genuine. All of the coaches put in 110% in to make sure all of their athletes are correctly doing a movement. What's great is that they don't do it for the money; they do because they're passionate about CrossFit and helping others become better athletes. I can honestly say I love coming here because I'm always learning something new. The coaches are able to notice when you're doing something wrong and address it immediately because safety is always first. The box itself is always clean and tidy, the equipment is ready for an athlete's use, and they stay organized by posting what the WOD is on Facebook. They are committed to every single athlete they have; no one is ever treated differently than another. I love this place so much and have learned so much in such a short amount of time!

CrossFit 219 in Munster Indiana

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Constancy Fitness

(2 reviews)

48.5 mi

I've been at CrossFit Constancy about 18 months now. I was bored with my workouts and needed some…read morestrength training for a triathlon I had coming up. A friend suggested I check out her CrossFit gym. I've been around fitness my whole life, CrossFit was something I didn't think I'd be interested in but thought I'd give it a try. After day one I was hooked. The movements, environment, attention to proper form, the challenge and best of all the coaches and members. You can workout anywhere but when you find somewhere that has a sense of true friendships and encouragement for everyone to succeed, you know you found your home. One thing I carry with me because of CrossFit Constancy is Knowing I don't have to be the strongest or the fastest but I can be the hardest worker. Dan C.

I've been a member for three years. I came in fit, but novice. And I have some old injuries. Its…read morebeen a blast watching progress over time. Ranges of motion has greatly improved. Functional fitness allows me to keep up with my kids. And the staff has always been there to push me outside of my comfort zone, but never into injury. :) CFC is a fun place to work out! The members and coaches keep things fun even though we're all exhausted at the end of a WOD.

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F45 Training Orland Park

44.0 mi

I love the F45 in Orland Park! I started two months ago and have seen tremendous results. Will and…read moreAlbert make you feel like family and then they start working you out. if you want to get a get sweat and be encouraged by a great community then this is the place. Thanks Will and Albert!

From the owner: Functional Training is the engagement in exercises that mimic or recreate everyday movement. These…read moretypes of exercises typically involve the use of your full body and multiple muscle groups. This style of training builds and sculpts lean, functional muscle and all can be found at F45 Training. The fixed, 45 minute duration of our workouts exists to provide a timing structure to maximize our members' growth and progress. Our daily workouts vary the amount of exercise stations, the Work Time / Rest Time ratio and the number of repetitions through the "Exercise Circuit" of each day. This provides a challenging workout for our clientele that is always evolving and never the same. The motivation and encouragement in a Group Training facility create a pulsing, upbeat environment where goals are met and exceeded. Communities promoting fitness, good health and growth are forged in F45 studios around the world and are the source of our strength as an international brand.

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CrossFit Berrien

48.6 mi

Jeff and Joyce are excellent people to be around! I'd recommend them fully. You'll be assured to…read moreknow the basics of CrossFit in no time!

From the owner: CrossFit Berrien is a functional fitness program that is designed to get you in the best shape of…read moreyour life. Our workouts are infinitely scalable for all fitness levels. Try it for free and sign up today.

ONE Yoga

(4 reviews)

0.8 mi

Magical. That's the word that best describes my experience at ONE Yoga. I drove two-plus hours from…read moreIndianapolis to take a special class here with Bradshaw Wish, a yoga instructor from Chicago. All of the time, money and effort to get to the studio to take a 90-minute class here was completely worth it! The studio is beautiful and spacious. The class that I took was at night, and the place was softly lit with mood lighting and candles everywhere. The room where we practiced had huge glass windows looking out onto a patio. And good thing we were near glass windows: At the end of class during savasana (the final resting pose), we got to see fireworks in the distance from some event going on nearby. Remember when I said my experience was magical? It was so magical that it ended with fireworks! There were plenty of props for everyone to use (I grabbed a block), there were pretty twinkle lights and crystals everywhere, and the people who worked here were super friendly and welcoming. I always say that yoga people are my people, and it's true. Even though it was my first time visiting ONE Yoga, I felt completely comfortable and welcomed the entire time. This is an inclusive space for everyone to practice yoga. They also have an area with fun things for sale: crystals, jewelry, essential oils, clothing, yoga mats and lots of other things. There was also a kitchen area, with chairs to sit and hang out, and complimentary water.

I recently met up in Valpo for a girls weekend, and we wanted to experience a local yoga studio…read moreduring our weekend. I'm so glad we stumbled upon ONE yoga. We literally decided that we'd like to do our next meet-up in Valpo again just so we can return for another class! Here's what I loved: -The ambience. Clean floors, plentiful sunlight, fresh flowers abound! -The practice was challenging, but the instructor did a beautiful job making one of my new-to-yoga friends feel welcome and capable. -There was a lovely selection of crystals, candles, oils and jewelry. Much of it was out of my price-range, but I couldn't resist a few items. -After the class we were invited to enjoy some infused water and help ourselves to an assortment of nuts, chocolates and dried fruit. -First class is free! I wouldn't have changed a thing, and in fact I can't wait to return.

Crystals and things to purchase

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Cermak Family Aquatic Center

3.5

(39 reviews)

47.4 mi

I don't live in the suburbs, and I don't even wish I did, but every so often you discover one of…read morethese amazing places . . . The Cermak Family Aquatic Center is awesome. A holy-grail destination for summer days with kids. They have a lazy river full of innertubes, and giant 2.5 foot deep pool with a play structure and various splashing items, plus a splash pad, and a junk food concession. It is neither a real swimming pool nor a water park. Not a real swimming pool because the deepest part of the pool is 2.5 feet deep. Not a water park because there's no actual waterslide, though there is a slide ... into the water -- if you grasp the distinction I'm making. But as a consequence this means that you can feel much more comfortable giving even young kids a decent amount of freedom (obviously not too much! be safe!) and generating the kind of wet, chlorinated, hot, happy, exhausted summer day that you may have grown up with as a kid. Chicago is a big city of rich amenities, so there are not a ton of things that I say are clearly worth a 45 minute drive from my house, but this is one of them.

Located inside Forest Preserve District of Cook County; Cermak Woods. Free parking for customers…read more Wonderful recreational area to enjoy with your family and friends. This is a well designed water recreational area. It has been changed, upgraded and redesigned throughout the years, but still here providing a great relaxing service to this community and visitors. You can grab a towel at the nearby Marshalls, and sunscreen as well. Plenty of grocery stores and restaurants nearby if you would like to enjoy a picnic with your family as well. Enjoy this wonderful experience.

Summer fun with my grandson!

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Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk

4.3

(27 reviews)

11.6 mi

I was here for the lighthouse and enjoyed much of the walk. I would have gone the whole way but the…read morewind was too strong for my comfort. And also, I hadn't purchased a park pass and didn't want to stay long enough that they might notice. The park and the riverwalk are lovely. The view of the lake is amazing. Well worth the visit. If you're planning on buying an annual park pass, it's even better. [Review 20619 overall - 150 in Indiana - 1600 of 2023.]

It's ok for Indiana. It's small, next to steel mills. Water kinda gross. Too bad Indiana doesn't do…read moremore with their shoreline compared to Illinois and Michigan.

Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk

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Michigan Shores Club

4.2

(23 reviews)

54.5 mi

My son is a member and we had a great meal on Mother's Day! Food was excellent and so is the…read moreatmosphere. Service excellent too.

I went for a college alumni event. The valet and staff were very friendly. The facility is very…read morewarm and cozy inside and reminded me of my college. The view of the lake is amazing as well!

Bang bang brussel sprouts

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Tuna Poke Bowl

Valplayso

4.5

(17 reviews)

1.5 mi

My 2 year-old and I LOVED this playground (and the pun in the name is just amazing)!…read more When you walk in, you're immediately greeted with a shaded parent area. This is great if you have older kids, but since there are two (that I saw) other entrances, it's still best to follow behind younger kids if you want to make sure they don't leave the park. There is an area called Tot Lot for toddlers, which is a scaled-down version of the rest of the park with baby swings, smaller slides, climbing structures, mounted instruments, etc. We spent some time here, but my son was really drawn to the main playground. The main area is truly a wonderland for littles. With ramps, slides, swings, ropes, obstacles, and a zip line, there is never a dull moment. We visited on a day that was about 90 degrees, so there were only 1-2 other families with us at a time, but the kids that were there all gathered in the shade beneath the main structure. There was fun to be had even under there, with the different ceiling heights and areas making playing tag or hide & seek a blast for everyone. Personally, my favorite part was the large, adult-sized swing (I regretfully did not get a photo... because I was on it the whole time!). It's a standalone swing that is supported by 4 cables. The actual seat is so comfortable it makes me wonder why all playgrounds don't have these! I imagine it's truly for older kids with different abilities, but on a slow day it was my perch. I could see the whole park, including under the main structure and 2/3 entrances, so I just enjoyed the breeze while my son played tag with his new friends. There is also a picnic area and restroom building that looked nice from far away, but we did not check them out. The whole place seems very structurally sound and well-maintained. I was positive it must be brand new because of the quality, so imagine my surprise on the way out when I noticed it had last been renovated in 2014 (11 years ago). Overall, if I could give this playground 10 stars I would. Great job, Valparaiso!

This is likely one of the best playgrounds that we have recently visited…read more We arrived early on a Sunday morning before it got busy. The vast playground has a rubbery ground and is consisted of a section for young toddlers and a larger area for older children. We have two young, energetic daughters so we gained quite a bit of steps in chasing after them as they kept running between the different play areas. I am under the impression that either everything is brand new or incredibly well-maintained. The playground equipment appear to be high-end with exceptional diversity and quality. There are several wooden structures, multi-level jungle-gyms, swings, climbing structures, slides, monkey bars with different height levels, and zip line. Several themes were highlighted in the play spaces too - from fire trucks to solar systems to Vikings. There was never a dull moment in the two hours that we spent there.