I really like this location! I switched here from a previous gym, and I've been pretty happy I did…read more There are a ton of cardio machines from rows, to bikes, to treadmills. I've never had an issue of waiting for a treadmill like I have at other places, so I like that they have so many. I've never experienced any of the machines being broken either -- cardio or weightlifting. I like how many variations of each machine they have. For example, they have two variations of the leg extensions, two of leg curls, and about a million for bicep curls lol. The staff is pretty nice, and I've been satisfied with the conditions of the locker room/bathrooms. Parking is also free for the first 2 hours. Only down side is that it's too hot in here! No matter the time of the year, summer or winter, it's hot!

2/5 I've been a…read moremember of LA Fitness for nearly 20 years, and unfortunately, the Hyde Park location is one of the most disappointing I've experienced. The locker rooms are consistently dirty, there are often no paper towels or sanitizing wipes available, and much of the equipment feels old and poorly maintained. For a "Signature" club, this location falls far short--it feels more like a Bally's from 1995 than a modern fitness facility. Really hoping to see improvements, but as it stands, this will likely be my last year as a member. Do better. Either upgrade, discount or close this location.

This place deserves a whole hearted 5-stars, but because the aquatics management at UIC is not fit…read moreto their jobs much of the time I demote to a 4-star rating. This is the story... I swam at a Division 1 level for 4-years of college and upon graduating I needed to find a place to try to remain active. Swimming alone is the most mind numbing and painfully boring activity in the world... so I knew that I would need a team and a coach to keep me motivated and having fun. I was 100% correct in this statement. I first joined Chicago Blue Dolphins (read my review of them elsewhere) and liked it... then it got old, and terrible, and mismanaged, and over priced, and and and... I will let you read the rest on my review of them. So when it came time to switch, a number of my friends and I made our way to Chicago Masters. I heard they were coached by the UIC coach (Paul Moniak) and they had a great team- that had a passion for swimming. Paul has an old-school methodology to his training habits that prove successful for his collegiate and masters swimmers alike time and time again. He is a great coach and is always willing to help with your stroke and swimming fitness needs. There are PLENTY of workout options, and the team trains long course much of the year- which is AWESOME. There is a large variance of skill levels from pre collegiates going for masters world records to 1-step away from aqua joggers. Ages range from lower 20's to infinity... so you will find someone in your skill and age range. The team is just as social as serious having breakfast outings after morning workouts occasionally, picnics on the beach, and other fun activities... Why you would not like it and I demote it to 4-stars. (1) WAY TOO MANY people wear equipment for the duration of a workout. Sure I wear paddles now and again, but fins the whole workout is so beyond appropriate swimming etiquette that it blows my mind. (2) You want a LOT of fine tuning to your stroke. This is a swimming team- we do mostly training. There is some drill work involved, but there is not going to be someone holding your hand through learning how to breath or finish your first triathlon swim. YES- there are options for private lessons (and I encourage those, because I love the though of anyone getting into my sport) but workouts are more training focused than skills. (3) The worst of all... the pool maintenance is poor. Its always clean enough, and the lane lines are in- the stuff you need to swim. But the water temperature is sometimes so impossibly hot that normal swimming is not possible. It seems that the staff that regulates it doesn't understand what good competition and training temps are. So in all- look past a few flaws that keep this from the perfect aquatic experience, but I can confidently say you wont find a better training program in the city. We have multiple masters world record holders, consistently send people to state and nationals... and Paul is easily one of the most underrated coaches around.

I was a member of X Sport which is now LA Fitness. I enjoy LA Fitness so much more especially the…read moreones in East Lakeview and Old Town in Chicago. Kallie is a good asset for LA Fitness she is very professional and friendly. Keep up the good work

am a long-time paying member of this location, and my experience with the front desk staff at…read moreapproximately 11:00 a.m. today 5/29/26 was extremely disappointing. For many people, walking into a gym takes courage. Whether someone is beginning a fitness journey, returning after an illness, working through a disability, or simply trying to improve their health, a gym should be a place where members feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Instead, I was met with a front desk employee whose tone was hostile, aggressive, dismissive, and unprofessional. Rather than greeting me respectfully and explaining the issue professionally, the interaction quickly became confrontational and left me feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. As a paying member, I expect to be treated with basic courtesy, dignity, and respect. Customer service should not be an afterthought. Members should be greeted with professionalism and kindness, not curt responses, hostility, or disrespect. The facility itself may have equipment and amenities, but the front desk staff are often the first impression of the entire organization. Unfortunately, my experience today 5/29/26 was the exact opposite of what a member should expect when entering a fitness facility. I should feel safe and not where an employee is using a hostile, aggressive attitude and disrespectful tone towards a member of many years. I have already contacted corporate regarding the incident because I believe staff training in professionalism, communication, and customer service is needed. I sincerely hope management addresses this issue so current and future members do not have a similar experience.

C.I.T.Y. Club Gymnastics Academy is a great program, especially for the youth living in the inner…read morecity of Chicago who are interested in pursuing sports that differ from those typically made available to them. The coaching staff appear to be competent, passionate, and skilled at teaching the principles of gymnastics to young talent. C.I.T.Y.s (2) facilities are conveniently located for most families work/school schedules to manage timely arrival and participation. Also, depending on your prospective gymnast age, both locations have adequate space to accommodate the various activities and lessons.

During these Corvid times, it is hard to find a safe practicing facility for kid activities' such…read moreas gymnastics especially when the activities are so physically demanding where they use their hands and foot to participate in almost all activities. I have been coming here for the past few weeks and noticed these safe guarding processes such as temperature screening, hand/foot sanitizers and per-marked 6 ft squares in the lobby area. My kids told me that the instructors do wipe down the equipment after each student's activities and always everyone is required to wear a mask. This facility does offer some sort of streaming app called SpotTV, which is a bit difficult to get the app to register and properly work all the time but once everything is working properly, you are able to see your kids activities online. Parking is limited in their private lot and there are metered parking outside.

Nice place to watch a game.....good food and cold beer. Clean place, you must be a member or with a…read moremember to get in, keeps the dirtbags out.....Will go back for sure....