Great gym, great training partners and competent owner. Everyone is humble despite level of…read moreexpertise . As long as you check your ego at the door, this is a great place to learn, grow and develop. What I love vs most MMA gyms, Top Notch has a Full gym that can be utilized (workout equipment-bench, dumbbells, squat rack, TRX, ETC) to compliment the full MMA layout. Which consist of wrestling mats, grappling dummies, punch bags, accompanied by a caged octagon. All a apart of the gym membership. Give it a try risk free prior to spending any $. I live in Lyons IL, its worth the travel for me. Great programs for kids as well.

Best place to train MMA period!!!!!!!!!!! Mac is an awesome…read morecoach Family atmosphere Be careful once you go you won't want to leave

Recently decided that starting the day with the 6am HIIT class. It has been one of the best…read moredecisions I've made. Coach Nick brings amazing energy every single morning and knows exactly how to push you while still making the workouts fun and motivating. The atmosphere is welcoming, challenging, and leaves you feeling accomplished before most people are even awake. Stronger physically and mentally every week -- highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a supportive and motivating fitness community!

When people met me before I started working out, I was treated like just another person. Other…read morewomen would approach me for conversation if I was at the bar, and I'd exchange casual smiles with people while passing them in the grocery store--just typical daily interactions. Rarely did I receive compliments on my looks or get hit on. But when people met me after I got "sexi smexi," it was a night-and-day difference. As some of my best friends have told me, I come across as "intimidating" and "mean." I've had people tell me that before they got to know me, they thought I'd beat them up. I've had guys tell me that other guys wouldn't date me because they're too afraid--that I'm "too sexy." I can walk straight to the front of any VIP line at a nightclub and get in. I get hit on significantly more, and I've even been offered a lot of money in exchange for my "time," which never happened before I joined UFC. People offer me jobs more often and try to recruit me for marketing. Rich men and athletes have taken me out on very luxurious dates... and let me tell you, it's slightly exhausting. I used to work from home and didn't see many people, so going into busy places made me anxious. Before, I just wanted to blend in. Now, all I do is stand out I'm not even wearing lip gloss, but I be poppin', and all these boys' lips be droppin'. I know it's just human nature. People are attracted to a juicy Caboosey--the compliments are endless. It's almost as if I can say nothing wrong. I assure you, I'm an awkward person, and I do say awkward things--but people jump in to save the conversation when that happens. Before I started working out, people were still very nice to me. I didn't get approached as much--especially at night--but I still received compliments. Just nothing compared to how I look now. My friends have even asked me to "dial it down" at the gym because they're tired of all the guys hitting on me and leaving none for them. To me, though, it doesn't matter what you look like. It doesn't matter if you go to the gym to build muscle, lose weight, stay in shape, or whatever--what matters is whether you're comfortable with yourself. If you want to be 10 feet tall and that makes you happy--do it. If a certain workout is too much for you and you love being the way you are--don't do it. Don't follow what others are doing--just be you, and let everyone else be them Because regardless of shape, size, or anything else, underneath it all, we're all 10s. What really matters is what's on the inside. "Maybe if we loved ourselves, it wouldn't be so hard to love each other." -- Skizzy Mars The whole point is not to value everything based on your looks, but instead on your achievements and how you feel physically and mentally. Working out has made me more physically fit , which has given me more confidence--but that confidence should have always been there, regardless of how I looked. Some people only notice your appearance, but there's so much more to a person than that. Maybe in a galaxy far, far away, there are people who are just specks of light with no bodies... because when we're 80 , we're all going to look the same ‍ I've definitely been my own biggest hater before--fueling myself with negativity because of how I looked, how clothes fit, and how I compared myself to others. It's an uphill battle to love yourself 100% of the time. There's a lot of negativity and pressure to be a certain way. It's okay to not know where to start. It's okay to take a step back or take a break. Don't let your mind play games with you--you are stronger than you think and capable of things you never thought possible. So baby gorl (or boi), wear whatever you want, treat your body like a temple, and just be you. Thank you, UFC, for being awesome and for being a place where people can grow and have fun.

Gym is pretty run down and limited in what it offers (a lot of heavy bags, some plyoboxes and one…read moresquat arch and "joe welder" bench. I dont know if they're even still doing classes, but it's nice to go in, put your headphones on and hit a heavy bag

Highly recommend!! Very supportive atmosphere and knowledgeable caring coaches! Serious trainings…read moreand people are committed to what they are doing

Signed up for a class here through the park district. My first impression after finally locating…read morethe place (it has no sign) was "am I in the right place?". I was one of the only white people in there, which initially made me pretty uncomfortable, but after a few sessions I hardly noticed. You pay for a one month class, you can go up to three days per week (6:30-7:30ish for adults, earlier for kids). I don't remember exactly how much I paid (~$70?) but if you went all three days per week you would most certainly get your money's worth, but good luck having the energy. This isn't you mom's aerobics "kickboxing" (I use that term loosely) class, this is a genuine Mexican boxing gym and has the feel of a gritty "Rocky" movie (except its on telemundo). Most of the session is you working on your punches and hitting the bag, with about 12-15 minutes of one-on-one time with the instructor. Ending with some ab exercises. I took the class as an opportunity to do some cross-training to mix up my routine. I came out of the class feeling as if I had actually learned some boxing skills. Its been along time since I had ever felt so exhausted after a workout. And there is nothing more rewarding then hitting a punching bag after a long day of work, I could feel my stress leaving me. I would recommend taking the class at least once, I'm not sure if it would be a benefit to repeat. I plan on trying it again just because I am now interested in boxing and really felt like this class whipped by butt in shape. You could always take the exercise routine you learn in this class, buy yourself a punching bag and do the whole thing at home, but you would miss out on the instruction.

Location: This place is VERY hard to find. A Google search will tell you it's in Bensenville…read more Technically it's in Elmhurst, but it straddles the border between the two. The address will not help you, especially if it's dark out. We drove up and down Larch Street searching for it. There is no sign outside so it was hard to tell where it was. Just so you know, it's directly across the Comcast parking lot. Not in the big building with all the offices, but this tiny little office on the street. The atmosphere: It's in a warehouse. Go in through the back door. If you go in through the front, they'll look at you like you're crazy. Mexican music playing as you box. Modelo in the fridge. And water. But also Modelo. Parents looking bored as shit as they wait for their kids to finish boxing. Interesting posters. Questionable mattresses in the locker room. Watch out for the bits of broken glass on the floor by the locker room. I assume this is from crazy weekend wrestling matches. Oh, and there's a tamale laying out in the parking lot. Boxing: This is not a structured class so don't expect an instructor standing at the front telling everyone what to do and everyone follows along in unison. Oh no no. The main guy's son greeted us after we stood there for about five minutes, thoroughly confused. He taught us the basics and kicked our ass the first day, but in a good way. We learned how to walk and do a basic combo and worked with punching bags. Throughout the month, we learned some more combos and other moves. The instructor is very patient and helpful. He speaks mostly Spanish but don't let that deter you. He can speak enough English to help you. Just pay attention. I think boxing comes so naturally to everyone in that gym, that for them, there really is no simple way to explain stuff. Just watch the way they do the motions and tell you how to move your body, and you've got it. Halfway through the month, my right hand really started hurting and the instructor understood that. Instead of telling me to shake it off, he took off his sparing hand thing so that I could punch his hand instead of the glove, which made it easier on me because there was less impact. The instructor has a lot of people sometimes to teach, so you're expected to do the routines by yourself. However, you do one-on-one time with him for a couple rounds. Here's the basic routine for the hour or so you're there: 4 rounds of walking 2 rounds of one-on-one time with the instructor to learn combos 6 rounds of punching bags 2 rounds of jump rope 2 rounds of hitting a truck tire with a sledge hammer or baseball bat 2 rounds of jumping back and forth on a tire 4 sets of ab workouts As you can see, most of that can be done on your own. They'll show you how to do this stuff the first day, so it's not hard to follow. Overall, I think this is a great place for boxing. It is unstructured and chaotic at times, but the instructors mean well and really do want to help you. Don't be intimidated. Everyone is there to learn. Also, don't be scared that it's in a warehouse. This is like a legit Mexican boxing/wrestling place so it doesn't look like much, but they'll kick your ass into shape. Oh and I'd recommend buying the wraps from them. The ones I got from the store were too small. At the gym, they were 5 bucks and they'll show you how to wrap them.

Gym is now closed. The owner gave some bs story but the truth is he screwed the customers and the…read moreworkers. He knew he was closing and took their money and has not paid the workers. Two stikes for this owner. Not going to support a liar and thief.

From the owner: Products: Boxing Gloves,…read moreMasks, Boxing Wrist Wraps, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Bags. Services: Boxing, TRX and HIIT Classes, Kick Boxing, Weight Room, Octagon, Treadmills, Stair Master, Machines, Bench, Squat Rack, Log Bar, Turf, Battle Rope, Punching Bags, Stationary Bikes, Med Balls.

This the BEST GYM EVER with lots of equipment and the most encouraging staff. They also offer…read morepersonal training. It is like personal training, at least I have never seen anyone there, and the owner Mark is ALWAYS there to say hello to. Everyone is so nice there, and they always say "Good Morning Shelby" and I scream it with them once a while and then we all laugh and then it is time to really WORK. They push you to more than you think you can do. You just trust them and go with the flow. They are trying to make you the best you can be. I have timed it so that when I run there I am out front waiting for them. They a maybe a mile away so I run there in maybe idk 5-7 minutes. Combined with yoga (weight of my body work when on the floor), running there and back ane muscular and weight work here, and my running, I am 54 and the best shape of my life (I was in the best shape for many seafront when I was 6 up until I went to college, but that is a whole other story).

Excellent, training. Mark Rosenick Is an outstanding trainer. The group training classes are…read moreextremely challenging mixed with a bit of fun. This operation is one of the new training programs, a gym within a gym. Mark is located at Physical Fusion Training Center 800 E. Roosevelt Road Lombard, IL 60148

I love working out at Gottlieb! The staff and the people who workout there are just so friendly! I…read morealso want to compliment Julia and Alex because they have somehow managed to get me addicted to my cardio and strength training! Most of all, I have to say that Mabel has literally changed my life! Her Zumba workouts are legendary. She inspires me at every single class with her awesome attitude, instruction, and inclusiveness - and her dancing is phenomenal. I could not be happier with my gym!

The warm water pool is very cloudy…read more Are chemicals imbalanced Algae, debris or poor filtration Always something with gottleib fitness center pools

First, let me start with stating that I purchased a Groupon for unlimited boot camp classes at this…read moregym. When I showed up, I was told to stand in front of a tv that showed a list of exercises and was told I could do the beginner side or the advanced side. The advanced side was just more reps. These exercises included jumping jacks, air jabs and hooks, push-ups, 3 burpees, pike crunches, 1-2-3s, and 3 sit-ups. I was told to do as many rounds as possible in 25 minutes. There was no warm up or cool down. Then, the trainer left to go talk with a woman for the duration of my 25 minute workout. Once I was done he told me I could only come to 3 classes a week...when my Groupon was for unlimited classes. Then, the best part, he said that the workout was the same for a whole week! So for my 6 week Groupon, I'd only get 6 different workouts. Maybe he's a more attentive trainer to those that pay monthly, but from my experience, he was not very good. I could have looked up that workout on Pinterest and did it in my living room. It would have been the same as the workout at this gym since he never said anything to me the entire workout. I've been to many boot camps and this was by far the worst. I would not recommend this gym to anyone except those that have never worked out before. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because it might be a good starting point for someone just getting started in working out.

I have to just say that I have never had anyone put so much time and effort in to making my life…read morebetter. Darrick is an amazing trainer and coach. I have been at my worse before and so thankfully that I have the tools to now know how to never go back to that. Thank you Darrick for all you have done!