As stated before, I hardly ever review. I have to feel VERY strongly about someplace before I'll…read morewrite a review. I feel very strongly about this place, and I'm tired of seeing the negative griping reviews about dumb stuff, so now I'll leave an opinion. First of all, yeah, it IS expensive. However, I don't understand why people who are actual members of the club would complain about this. It's not like they tranquilize you, haul you in the door, and then get you to sign a contract that you've never seen the price on. No one makes you hand over the credit card. The price isn't a surprise. There are gyms for everyone, in all price ranges. So here's the deal, if you think it's too expensive, then DON'T PAY FOR IT. Don't complain about it. Just go somewhere else. You can do bare bones ten bucks a month at some local chain gyms. However, I'm pretty sure the people who are complaining about how expensive HT is, would go to one of those and complain about how dirty it is or the lack of amenities or something. Secondly, yeah, there are a lot of kids. Kids are people. They are small people, but they're people nonetheless. We pay dues for our children, just like we pay dues for ourselves, so they have every right to be there. Some of us pay the expensive price BECAUSE of our kids. The child care is stellar. I actually found HT by typing "gyms with child care that doesn't suck" into Google. True story. If you're all good with a teenager in a back room watching your kids, or you don't have kids to watch, then maybe you should go to aforementioned chain gym for ten bucks a month. I digress... The staff genuinely care about the children. They get books and crafts and outdoor play time. Is it really that big of a deal that you can hear happy children playing while you're upstairs? I find the dude trying to lift 50 pounds more than he really can, grunting, yelling, and dropping shit to be far more annoying. BUT! Be glad, for there is a solution. Put in a pair of earbuds and listen to some music. Voila, problem solved. You're welcome. I also find it astonishing that people are complaining because people are *gasp* USING the track. It really sucks that they're in your way. But people are at all levels of fit, and not everyone has your running prowess. Some people walk. Some people jog. Some people run damned fast. Some people walk in pairs. Like everywhere else, if you are coming around a corner, and someone is in your lane, you simply need to call out, "On your left", and people will move over. I know it's hard to accept that you aren't the only person in the world, but well...you're not. And as for the people complaining about the large amounts of fat people and old people, well shame on you. You should be jumping up and down for joy. People are getting fit. Losing weight. Taking care of themselves well into old age. Much less of your precious tax dollars you'll have to spend later on taking care of "sick fat old people". Just sayin'. Clearly, I love this place. The child care staff is great. I can take my toddlers into the pool. I can relax in the hot tub post personal training session. I love that the staff is so hugely diverse - so many different ethnicities, both genders, all sizes, a wide range of ages. The staff is friendly, professional, and fun. The personal trainers are a.m.a.z.i.n.g.!! They'll help you and answer questions, even if you aren't in one of their classes or paying them for private sessions. And when you do sign on, they tailor activities just for you and your skill set, and then they push you hard, past what you could do and into what you are capable of doing. Signing up for personal training sessions was one of the best things I've ever done. There's a salon (Billie gives a mean haircut!) and spa. Hot tubs, two pools, sauna, steam room. There is shampoo, soap, and conditioner in the showers. Towels are provided. There's a pro shop and cafe/juice bar. There are SO MANY classes to choose from. There are, blow dryers, q-tips, deodorant, and combs provided in the locker room. There are several curtained off, private dressing stations in the locker room, as well, for the more modest among us. It's always clean. It's nicely decorated. I really don't understand people who continue to pay and still complain. It's not like getting a shitty meal at a restaurant. You complain. You make your unhappiness known. Then you DON'T GO BACK. Why keep paying the high dues, keep showing up to someplace you obviously think has so many flaws, and keep complaining about it. Of course, you're allowed to not like the place. You're allowed to think they do everything wrong. But if that's the case, then WHY do you go back? Yup. Don't get it. Wow this is long. TL;DR: It's a great place. The dues are high, but as the saying goes, you do get what you pay for. All the people complaining about trivial and petty things are entitled whiny wankers.

Tennis courts were resurfaced, they put too much sand and acrylic ( paint) now when the ball…read morebounce, it jumps extrmely high out of control, like I've never seen before in any other court. I have played all over Illinois outdoors and in about 5 indoor clubs, (Oakbrook, 5 Stars,Naperville, Algonquin,EOLA Academy, etc,etc)and no other club has a surface like the one they just got at this place, it's like playing a different game now. It was good before, don't know who makes the decision to resurfaced thecourts because they messed them up.

They had a special today for Thanksgiving, where you could come and try a class out…read more This is why I like trying classes out because a lot of gyms might look shiny but when you dig under the surface, they are dull as anything and I need a stimulating environment that's welcoming and not snarky the class that I tried out (albeit under a different name) was basically something else I've taken quite often and the format was not followed correctly, and I got a very snarky attitude from a lot of people that worked there Also for the the price you pay compared to other gyms, you get basically no amenities there's no pool They told me we have a membership with COD so you can drive over there and pay extra on top of what you're already paying here now why would I want a membership at two places when I could just join one gym that has everything I need under one roof where I'm actually Comfortable?!? there's no massage chairs No sauna no steak room no hot tub I can go elsewhere for a couple bucks more, and have a lot more choice of classes as well They were also asking if I belonged anywhere else and when I said yes, they got extremely snarky and said "that's our competition". I'm thinking in my head there is no competition. You have nothing to offer here. It's not even a question. Happy to return to my home gym tomorrow, where there is everything I want and more It was nice to try a class out, but I would never come back here not to mention The class was probably 80 something degrees with no fans going inside the room.

Ackerman is a wonderful resource - friendly, helpful staff, a huge array of fitness programs and…read moreequipment, spacious gyms and running track, climbing wall, and a terrific lineup of personal trainers including Stan Emmert, who specializes in helping people of all ages improve their strength, flexibility and balance. He's helped me go from being a candidate for a wheelchair to playing golf again!

Great instructors, knowledgeable and friendly. The studio…read moreis very clean, hot room, great space to practice. Loved it.

I'm three classes into my free two week trial here and I feel like the place already needs a yelp…read morereview...and for all of the readers, this place IS open and you can currently sign up online for two free weeks. This is the first of a few locations opening in the area and is run by the ladies who owned Raw 45 Bootcamp in Wheaton. Among all of the gyms I have been a member of, these ladies are at the top of their game, they're top notch professional...and both great trainers as well as business managers/owners. I have found both qualities to be rare in the fitness industry... it's usually one or the other. Elise & Amy are both. If you browse my page and my yelp list of gyms, I've been to MANY. So for starters, you will NOT get bored at a place like this! There are a number of different circuits (the website indicates 27) and forever changing exercises within each circuit so no workout will ever be the same. The concept is outstanding and no other place is like it. All workouts are 45 minutes so you're in & out of there in no time and you get a hell of a workout in during those 45 minutes. Time goes by very quickly! The Hollywood workout I participated in for my first class on Saturday was an hour with a live DJ providing the music keeping us going the entire time. There are classes in the morning & at night and classes 7 days a week. Try this place out!!! It's for all levels and the trainers are there to not only motivate you, but to also make sure your form is correct and can assist in modifying anything necessary. Move over Orange Theory Fitness....F45 is where it's at!!!!

Great place, making improvements all the time. Both men and women's locker rooms updated in last…read morecouple years! Tons of programming for young kids and older active adults. Friendly staff and educated trainers!

I loved coming to the Y as a young adult. It's a great place to workout and feel safe I thought…read more Until this past week one of the staff Meghan Dismukes commented on how my attire wasn't "appropriate." I go to the gym to workout and feel great and I think its disgusting for an old women to be commenting on members attire especially when it is proper workout attire. She said another older member had commented on it which is also completely disgusting to have to old people commenting on a young girls outfit. I no longer feel safe at this gym and will be canceling my membership.

This is a Lombard Park District facility that opened in 2018. I was here for a COVID vaccine…read moreclinic. The facility is clean, bright, has the necessary equipment, and filled with very friendly people. I think it was a mixture of people from the Park district, the Fire Department, students from a nearby medical and professional school, and maybe even Albertsons employees working. It was a well greased machine. I did not wait in any line at any time, I just moved from station to station. If I had been a resident of Lombard they were giving a one day pass to try out the facility. In the waiting area, after the vaccine had been administered, there were Park District employees there to sanitize the chair you had just vacated. Hand sanitizer was every where you looked. I could not be more pleased that I was able to snag an appointment at this clinic.

From the owner: A facility of the Lombard Park District, Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) offers several…read morefitness amenities including an indoor track, fitness center, group fitness classes, open gym, Wellbeats virtual fitness training, and more! Come take a tour and see everything the MMAC has to offer you!

Flexibility with rates for unique circumstances. Tried to open a membership while in town…read moretemporarily for medical reasons and the staff was very unfriendly. In my previous experience with Lifetime Fitness gyms in Kansas, they were able to work with me to fit my family's needs.

The good: Great instructors and welcoming atmosphere in classes! Lots of equipment and cafe/salon…read moreservices are great! The not so good: front desk staff is not friendly to most. Especially one lady with short hair who is always chatting with younger staff and barely looks up to check people in. other's area lifetimes greet you warmly when you enter but most of the desk staff is preoccupied here. Gym desperately needs cleaning- cleaning is done by internal staff. Mats are dirty and never see anyone wiping down weights or mats / although they have spray and towels for guests to use. Restrooms are dirty and need a deep clean and improvements -( behind the stall doors- need to be cleaned)! This location is 20+ years old and lots of newer clubs going in and send this one is being neglected. Speakers in the main group fitness room only work on one side and cut out in the middle of routines. Classes were great but they keep changing formats and if there are less than 12-15 in a class they cut the class. For the price being paid they should hold class even if 5 people sign up. So many trainers around for a fee but classes seem to be getting limited compared to the newer gyms. Still going due to location but it needs some love!

It's almost the same level as the Carol Stream location. It was relatively good compared to other…read moreclubs. Most of the spaces were relatively clean. But sometimes I was annoyed by having to close the jacuzzi or steam sauna. It was unpleasant to see people using the spa in their underwear without taking a shower. In the common areas in clubs, it is necessary to refrain from using cell phones. For the protection and safety of their respective privacy.

Cleaning staff needs to do a better job. They only seem to sweep and dust windowsills. All cardio…read moreequipment is dusty and and can see all the dried sweat stains. The bodies of all the equipment needs to be maintained better and well as the restrooms on the weekend. At least get the loose toilet paper off the floor after closing and don't wait til mondays cleaning crew comes in. Better maintenance all round would be great.

I LOVE this place! Coaches Ellen and Rick are the best! They are always there to…read morehelp/motivate/push me a little further, and able to offer alternative exercises when I need them. I am so appreciative of them! I'm sure the other coaches are awesome too, I just haven't been to their classes as much. Hailey at the front desk is super helpful as well, and always has a welcoming and smiling face on arrival. It feels like a family when I go there which adds to the enjoyment and positive atmosphere. I know many say it is super expensive. I totally get it! I am in my final year of Med School, so money is super tight for me right now. All I can say is this: It is worth every penny!

Tried to cancel my membership.. they told me I was a few days past my start date in the month I…read morestarted.. so I have to pay 2 more months fees to cancel! What? I haven't been here in 8 months. This place is ridiculous. I explained that I haven't even been here, he looked at me and said that was irrelevant. Total jerk at the counter. Didn't ask why, didn't care if I had health issues or anything.. just whatever.. don't come!