This is our neighborhood Gym, the one closest to my place. I'm very happy and grateful for V Tone Fitness space. I feel there's enough space and gym equipment including a separate area for stretching. I've taken showers there and its fine. I just wish they had a sauna, but I have not seen any. Overall I give V tone Fitness a 4.5 out of 5. read more

V Tone Fitness - Weights room - Trainers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this neighborhood gym! It is not a giant gym like the franchise ones in the area but it has a lot of Rogers Park heart & soul in it. It is also a short run for me to get there and all the employees and gym goers are friendly and helpful. It is mom and pop places like these that give soul to a neighborhood and I am there for it. read more

fyi, the owner lies in their responses to bad reviews. everything highlighted in the screenshot of my google review is a straight up *lie*. their cancellation policy was not verbally communicated, it is visible in laminated *fine print* not "laminated big letters" (highlight in photo isnt real, it's an edit i made to the photo), and as someone whose job is to manage website data I can 100% promise you it is ABSOLUTELY possible to operationalize cancellation via a website without exposing customer data. The bare minimum is immediate in-person cancellation, and even that isn't allowed. I cancelled in person today (end of the month) and they are going to charge me for *next month* because the owner requires a 2 week buffer between cancellation date the end of your membership. Something I can once again *guarentee* is not a system limitation and is fully a policy so the owner can squeeze out extra payments from you when you shouldn't have to pay. All gyms receive a high proportion of their revenue from inactive customers, but this is sooooo slimy. read more

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I have written so many reviews about this particular establishment but it's because there is no place like this gym. V-Tone has always had a special place in my heart. I started working out here the summer of 2020 during a time fraught with uncertainty, and since then, I've been working out here since. It has what many commercial gyms lack... a community. This past year I moved away from the Rogers' Park to the suburbs so I haven't been able to come here as regularly as I'd like, but it's because of this gym as well as the community of RP that I am moving back in a couple weeks... that speaks to how special this place really is to me. I cannot stress the importance to bring awareness to small businesses. It's what makes Rogers' Park so unique to other neighborhoods in the city. Thank you Nestor and Lana for keeping this gym for us and the community. It truly is an amazing place and I will always support these guys! read more

Sweet mix of old and new machines. Nice neighborhood vibe and a great place to work out. Love it!

I joined this gym as soon as I moved to the neighborhood this spring and I LOVE working out at V-Tone. It is a very friendly neighborhood gym, with good selection of equipment, clean and well-maintained, and with affordable membership. What I love the most is the atmosphere. It almost feels like a family, where everyone is respectful and, supportive, encouraging and friendly, and it makes me really excited to come in to work out. I have been a member of larger chain gyms before and especially compared to those the atmosphere at V-Tone is absolutely wonderful. Folks clearly come here to work out not show off. I also work out with one of the trainers, Kristina, and she is truly amazing! So happy that this gym is in my neighborhood and I can support a local business run by people passionate about fitness and building community, instead of a soul-leas chain :) read more

Great neighborhood gym. I only come here to train with David. I'm also an online client of his. This is a very clean facility. Machines are well maintained. David has been working with me for the last 3 years. I never thought I'd ever be able to post a before and after pic like this. Yes, I worked hard. Yes, I was consistent. Yes, I followed his programmed. But... without him I wouldn't know which way to go. He directed me every step of the way. Not a single injury (which is so important to stay safe and healthy) I'm a hairstylist and I had so many aches and pains. He corrected my muscular imbalances and my poor posture. David, you are worth every penny! Thank you for for caring so much!!! read more

V Tone Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just started coming to V-Tone after my trainer, David Castle, left another gym in the area. I cannot do without him and the workout he puts me through. When I started working out with Dave years ago I was sick--sick sick. He helped pull me through it and his attitude of total positivity--100 percent--keeps me moving forward. I leave every workout with him wrung out and happy. V-Tone has everything you need for a great workout and for a comfortable workout (towels, yes!) The people I see here are serious about getting the job done--no one on their phones, full-on courtesy, lots of muscle mass. read more

I've been coming to this gym for a couple years now and it's the only gym that feels like a community. None of the corporate crap from all the other gyms. Just good CLEAN equipment, friendly staff, and a bunch of friendly faces from all around the area. read more

Why do I know why V-Tone exists? My trainer David turned me onto it. I met David in 2007. I belonged to Cheetah Gym and was looking to connect with a trainer. Fortunately, David had just started working at Cheetah and they connected me with him. He immediately transformed my body. I thought I pushed myself, but David pushed me further...further than I thought possible. People started commenting..."have you been working out?" It was noticeable. David shifted to a private gym, and I followed. Later, he came back to Cheetah, and so did I. I go where David goes. I worked with other trainers before I met David, but he's the best. He recently moved to V-Tone gym, and I happily switched to that gym as well. He has tremendous knowledge of the human body as well as nutrition. I've learned so much about nutrition from him. He's happy to share his knowledge and it's changed my eating behavior. I've recommended David to many others, and they've been thankful. I continue to see David twice a week. Our sessions are productive and entertaining. I think we enjoy each other's humor. He calls me "Big Pat." And he's "King David." He really is the king. If he's not your trainer, you're making a mistake. read more

Love this gym. I'm here almost everyday. Equipment is clean, other gym-goers are nice, Tony and the other staff are so friendly. Small but it gets the job done and if you truly love working out, that's all that should matter right? read more

This gym is decent, close to home, but very bare-bones. One squat rack, four lifting benches, etc. It has the tools to get the job done and a few classes to choose from. My main gripe is that every day, even weekends, they start mopping and vacuuming around 90 minutes before they close. The cleaning supplies stink badly and there's no ventilation, which makes exercise difficult. Why not wait until after close to clean? Also, it's hard to lift or run when people are cleaning inches from you. I write this review at 6:23 from a stationary bicycle (Sunday closing time is posted as 8:00) and I'm bring mopped around and under with some smelly cleaning supplies. Overall, it's not worth going here for the price and would say to just go to LA Fitness in Howard Station instead. I dont feel like I'm being kicked out when I work out there, even right before closing time. read more

I joined V-Tone specifically to work with David Castle as my personal trainer and couldn't be more pleased! Although I joined a gym only because my doctor prodded me, the experience has been entirely and unexpectedly positive, mainly thanks to David's expertise. David has a positive, "no shame" approach to sessions that incorporates elements of physical therapy and strength training, and treats the body as a synergistic system. His knowledge of anatomy is both broad and deep and he has an unfailing eye for precision; he always leaves me wrung out but not beaten up. As an added bonus, David handles dry, dark humor and sarcasm extremely well! I'm happy to recommend David to anyone, whether recovering from an injury, working through health issues, or working out to compete. read more

David Castle is a new trainer at V-Tone. I followed him there from another Gym where I teach Yoga. I've been working out with Dave for many years and he is an outstanding trainer. As a yoga teacher, I understand and appreciate biomechanics. David knows anatomy and suggests small adjustments in form that both keep you safe and provide a more robust experience. I also appreciate that he knows how to get the most out of me even though I'm not the type of person who needs motivation. Most importantly, he's not a "rep counter." He varies the workout significantly and uses many different techniques which keep it interesting. If you are considering personal training, ask for David, you won't be disappointed. read more

Love this place. No one bothers you and everyone comes to work. CLIENTELE: I love this gym because I used to have a hard time working out at LA Fitness. Guys would try to hit on me there. Which I never understood, because I'm a hot mess at the gym, and I just went there to pick up weights, not boys. Here, no sigh problem. Everyone minds their business, no one speaks unless spoken to. EQUIPMENT: Great selection of weights, barbells, machines, and weight machines. There is pretty much only one of each weight machine, but a lot more of each cardio machine. WAITTIMES/ LINES: I've never had to wait on a machine here, despite the fact that it's a smaller gym. It's never packed, and so there isn't this awkward rush hour where you have to mosey around occupying yourself while waiting for a machine. CLEALINESS: Very clean space and everyone cleans up after themselves and wipes down equipment. read more

Ringing in the new year by saying goodbye to my old, kinda ghetto gym (won't name any names) and saying hello to V-Tone. This gym is only a little over a year old which means the machines are pretty new and up to date. There is a good size weight room with pretty much all that you can ask for. The gym is kept clean and is in good condition which is always a plus. The cost is great! A 3 month membership is only $105. They are now offering yoga, for an extra price, but it appears that some months they will offer classes for free. Mind you it's not a huge place however, they are looking to expand this summer. It's a few steps off the red line (Jarvis), which makes it pretty convenient. If you're looking for a gym in Rogers Park and don't feel like joining every one else at Bally's, this is your place. read more

V-Tone and I have a love hate relationship. I worked out there three times a week for close to 10 months and have lost a total of 50 lbs. But ended up recently changing gyms. Pros: - Helpful staff - Large cardio area - Clean throughout - TV's have decent channels - Affordable Cons: - Weight room is pathetic. Lots of machines, but only ONE squat rack, which everyone seems intent on using for anything but squats - Locker room is tiny. I'd often find myself changing in the showers because any more than 3 people and it's too packed - No overnight lockers It was good while it lasted. If you are in it only for cardio and/or just use machines to lift, then this place should be fine. Waiting 20 minutes for someone to finish up 18 sets of curls in the squat rack was a deal breaker for me. read more

This gym is very clean and not crowded. The equipment is well-maintained, and it has a nice, family-owned, neighborhood vibe. I enjoy the people in this gym because they don't all seem like vain meat heads and barbies. Just normal folks choosing healthy lifestyles. Rates are cheap, and it's great that we don't have to sign a contract (we got a couple's rate). If you're in the Roger's Park area, I wouldn't think about going anywhere else. read more

Vtone is great because it is so well maintained. All the machines work well. Everything is clean. There is always paper towel to clean the machines. Etc. The owners are two young guys who are always around. Incredible work ethic and very friendly. I feel safe there, not stared at or bothered like at other Rogers Park gyms. They are almost always open. Some gyms will close for random holidays or because there is street construction, but vtone is nearly almost open. There is an outdoor training area which lets you work on your tan while doing your crunches! The only downside is that the stretching area is rather small, but there are ways around that and other places to do so. I also just read that these guys donate to charities. It just keeps getting better! read more

I really really like this gym. It's super clean and the staff is very cool. I've worked with Robert Brooks (trainer) who has taught me the benefits of proper form, very important for all of us. But mostly I work out on my own. Lockers room is neat and clean as is the entire space. Everybody is very positive and helpful. It's a great environment no mater your goals. I don't want to promote it too much because I really like the rate of use, meaning it's busy but not crowded. People are wearing mask and users clean and disinfect every station after each use. Plus there's great pizza and italian food right across the street! read more

I have been a member of V-Tone for over three years now, and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Yes, it's on the smaller side, and the locker rooms aren't that big, but that's what you get when you are a member to a privately owned gym. This isn't a franchise gym, like LA Fitness where the locker rooms are 1,500 sq. feet. What you pay for at V-Tone is quality. The equipment is always clean, and fully functioning. There are tons of cardio equipment. Anthony, the owner, and his little brother, Franco are always nice, and attentive to your needs. The weight room can get a little crowded, but that is to be expected when you are working out during a rush hour time of day, like in the mornings, or after work. Overall, if you prefer a gym that is affordable, has a lot of amentities, is clean, plus friendly staff, then V-Tone is definetely for you. read more

This place is awesome. I almost feel a little hesitant writing this review because I like it being Roger's Park's best kept secret. The annual rate is really affordable. The equipment is well maintained, clean and diverse, I never feel like I have to wait in line to do something. Big weight room, great cardio and lifting machines. Every time I arrive the attendant is always really friendly, towels are plentiful. Not too many seats to sit on in the locker room when changing, but that's a minor problem. The showers are all clean too! Can't say enough great things about this gym read more

V-Tone has been a wonderful neighborhood gym for me over the last year. The equipment is always clean, people rerack their weights, and there are tons of classes available. Additionally, my work with David Castle (personal trainer) has been transformative. He is a creative, adaptive trainer who has helped improve my athletic performance significantly. I take flying trapeze classes, and he has tailored each session to my specific needs. He encourages me when I'm struggling, adapts exercises to be more effective for my needs, and makes activity fun! read more

My favorite place. Love everybody who works there. Nice and clean environment, every time I go, always see the cleaning lady around. Also they have the best YOGA class. I have been taken yoga class multiple place many years, never feel so good about yoga as much as this one. Unlike other yoga class, it is less intensive, more relaxing. It adjusts my mood and relaxes me even the time I came in exhausted & sassy. The first time I came in was a Saturday morning, door was open, we did yoga with fresh air, sunlight and meditation music mixed with outdoor birds' singing and train noise. Best experience ever. Compared with other gyms I had been to, I feel way more personally connected here. read more

V Tone Fitness is everything you want from your neighborhood gym. The new owners, Nestor and Lana, have continued very much in the spirit of the original owner, Tony--the general atmosphere is still as friendly, supportive, and serious as it always was and the staff remains extremely knowledgeable about fitness and ready to help. If you don't find a machine you are looking for or if the machine you'd like to use is occupied, just ask the staff and they will help you devise a perfect workaround with the equipment available. And the trainers there here are terrific. (Special shout-out here for my trainer Tim, who seriously knows his stuff and helped me come back from a knee surgery. Thanks Tim!) read more

This is the first gym I've joined and I like it a lot. I've gone with the after work crowd, on weekend mornings, and weekday mid-mornings and it's never crowded -- there are always machines open. It's family-owned and you can almost always find one of the brothers cleaning/maintaining the space. The women's locker room is always clean, too. One downside is the classes are $15/month and being a small gym, they only have a few classes. It's a great neighborhood gym, good rates, and convenient to get to (parking is easy, next to the train, and walkable depending on where you are). read more

December 2010 update: they've opened a third space, a classroom for yoga, at the eastern end of their building. Hardwood floors, the same deep red walls as the cardio space, and a couple of mirrors. This is good. They've also filled most of the available wall space in the other two rooms, and in the men's locker room, with advertisements. This is bad. Still, I'm a fan. Into my 13th or 14th month of membership. You can't go wrong here. read more

Just joined yesterday. Very nice, no frills gym, no contract, very easy to join. Includes a cardio room, weight room, some classes, nice TVs, wifi available, and a little supplement shop in the front. Only reason I give it 3 stars is because the classes aren't included in a regular membership--you have to pay $15 extra each month or something like that. Also, there isn't a lot of space to do things on the floor like push ups, crunches, or stretching. Cons aside, there are tons of pros. It's family owned by two brothers, and they're very polite and helpful. The women's locker room is SPOTLESS, and that's a huge compliment coming from a clean freak like me. As a woman that likes to weight train, I automatically noticed that there was an equal ratio of men and women in the weight room, with girls that were bringin' it! It's nice to not be the only buff girl :). Also, unlike Bally's a few blocks away, there is no weird singles vibe, and no creepers analyzing how supportive your sports bra is with their x-ray vision. I'm excited to be supporting a family owned, local business. Go on in and talk to Franco at the front desk. He'll take care of ya. read more

I started going to V-Tone about 4 months ago. The place is clean and trainers awesome. I have been recovering from a long illness and the staff have helped me to recover thru yoga and strength training. They are skilled and educated in what they do here read more

I love this place. It's quiet and low key...has everything you need. I work with one of the trainers, David Castle. In less time than two months we've been able to experience some real progress and I've enjoyed some concrete results. I hate working out and David's been able to make the sessions something I look forward to. He's quite dialed into the workings of the body...so much so, I doubted his expertise after a session and googled some of the "big words" he was using. He does, indeed, know about the little muscle between my shoulder blades and arm, what it is called, and why strengthening it will make me stronger, so.... Also, he's completely focused on what I'm doing the entire hour. I've had, and seen, trainers on their phones or completely ignoring their clients form. This will not be the experience one would have with David. Highly recommended read more

Amazing how clean is this gym very knowledgeable staff great membership close to loyola a redline line stop. Recommend

I honestly don't have a comparison since David Castle is my very first Personal Trainer. That being said, I was hesitant and a bit nervous going in - he knocked that out immediately. I'm a TBI patient so I'm certainly not an average client for him. But He's awesome. Aside from immediately making me feel comfortable, he knows his shit! He, himself suffered similar 'issues' as I have so it's as if he took me under his wing and in what feels like less than six sessions, He's noticed a difference and more importantly, so have I. I have a long way to go, but I know I'm in the right hands with David!! I recommend him for post injury & post rehab therapy. Plus V-tone is close to home for me!! I hope you like his work as much as I do. read more

This place has friendly staff, isn't crowded, Keeps the place clean, and has fair prices. I don't really have any complaints other than maybe they could show something more female friendly on the TVs or eventually get machines with their own TVs on them. That sounds picky but it's easy to find time to go to the gym when you can watch your favorite show and get in your cardio. The other gyms in this area have terrible reviews. I like this place and will go back as long as I'm in the neighborhood. It's RIGHT off the red line Jarvis stop and seems like an overall safe area. I haven't taken any classes yet but they look fun and I hope to soon! read more

I just moved in area. I always like to support local business. Well I need a fitness center to work out. I went to vtone fitness great place clean accommodating. Easy to get here redline near by , feel like homy , read more

I usually go to the gym during the day and there is hardly anyone else there. Even when I've gone at night all the equipment I want to use is available. Their Facebook page is also updated with lots of useful exercise and diet information. The only reason they lose one star is - I don't really know what some of the equipment is for because there are no instructions. Some of them show diagrams of what muscles are being worked while others don't. Also, of course, there is the downside of having only one location so if I go visit friends or family I don't have a gym membership I can use. read more

Nice atmosphere and prices are reasonable. Very nice personal trainer gave me a tour. I wish they were open longer on the weekend but other than that...thumbs up. read more

I been coming here for about a year now, and this gym is great and they are very friendly and clean. Everyone clean the machine's and weight and the customers are very polite to each other. read more

Walked in the door of this, my neighborhood gym, to find an overly-muscled hulk behind the desk. I asked if they offered yoga classes. His answer - yep. I asked what type of yoga? His answer - huh? I asked what time were the classes offered? His answer - a pointed finger at a sheet of paper. I asked what the charge was? His answer - huh? My thought as I walked out the door - Not the kind of place I would even consider taking a class. read more

very bad customer service and phone skills . i called in regards to finding out about getting a membership for someone else , i dont live in the area The person I wanted to get the membership for does . so I was just calling to find out more information. the person who answered the phone supposedly said he was the owner. he was completely rude and hung up on me . before he hung up he didn't even let me explain myself completely all he said was "we don't don't do that type of business transaction" and he even told me to go to another gym. I didn't believe what just happened I thought it was a prank or something so I called back the second time and all he kept saying was he wanted my name because I was supposedly harassing him. it was a crazy weird experience I won't recommend anyone to go there. its really sad bc I was coming from a good place when I want to buy a membership for somebody to encourage them to start working out read more

I started going here in 2013 and I love it. The equipment is well maintained, the club is clean, the locker rooms impeccable and I can't say enough good things about the staff. The brothers who own the club are awesome and always willing to chat. This healthclub has a family feel rather than corporate. I started going here while extremely overweight and felt nothing but support and encouragement from the staff. They get to know you and are super supportive. My partner ran into a bigot one day and the owner, Tony, swiftly kicked him out of the club and revoked his membership. These guys are awesome for the community! They also expanded the club with a backroom for floor exercises and other activities. Rob, one of the personal trainers, is BY FAR the best personal trainer I've worked with. After moving out of Rogers Park to the far NW suburbs, (50 miles away), I continued to come back into the city to train with him weekly. I highly recommend him if you want a jump start on your goals and encouragement to keep going. He walks the walk and knows EXACTLY how far to push you. If you buy the 1 year membership, it's less expensive than any big chain club and worth EVERY penny! Can't really put a price on my health anyway. Overall, this is the best health club I've ever gone to. While I don't miss the city life, I do miss V-Tone and my V-Tone family. I lost just over 100lbs at V-Tone and felt great doing it. Go check it out now! read more