Tbe pros: close to my house. Th pros: The staff is unfriendly very rude. Cleanliness is…read morequestionable as there is always tissues in unused stairmaster or treadmill. Lockers get stuck and locked so you have to call unfriendly staff Which is uncomfortable because they look like they don't want to be there. Meditation clas is anything but relaxing with an instructor just scolds you even if you cough. Th showers are never clean.ive been to othe lifetimes where they actually vacuum the showers this location does not.

We are rejoining after taking a break for a few years. Facilities have been upgraded since 4 years…read moreago. That's a plus. Super responsive team. They were very helpful setting up my partner with steps moving forward to get his health in check. Seemed genuinely engaged. A change I did notice is that they now charge you if a guest comes to use the pool. I think that's a poor policy. For $280/mo it would be 3 of my guest passes to bring my kids and then charge me an extra $45 for them to go to the pool with me once? Anyway. Other than that, I am excited to be back.

I have a tremendous massage therapist who works out of this gym. Very clean and everyone is…read morefriendly. Sauna is great, never a wait for any machines or weights!

If you're looking for a high energy environment with personal training geared towards your goals…read morewhether it is to maintain weight, lose weight, get strong etc. The trainers understand and keep you accountable alongside pushing you to your goals. Really nice sauna included as well and clean locker room. Again, cannot stress enough how positive, supportive, and encouraging this gym is.

I've been a member on and off here since 2014. I'm definitely someone who gets super motivated,…read moregoes multiple times per week for a few months, and then an old injury acts up and puts the kibosh on that and I have to freeze my membership and then eventually cancel it. But, they're always super chill about it and it's a no-hassle situation. That stereotypical trope of it being impossible to quit a gym is fortunately not true here, which I appreciate. I was a member for maybe 6 months in 2014, then again for 3-4 months in 2016-ish, and then somehow found uncharacteristic intrinsic motivation and joined again on January 1 of 2025. Most recently, I actually went 2-3x per week for the first 6 months, and then kinda forgot that was something I was supposed to do. But I've gone once or twice a month since then at least. The gym itself has gotten a face lift in recent years, which is nice. It's not super fancy, but it doesn't need to be. I'm not going to the gym with the goal of being a social media fitness influencer who needs an aesthetic background setting for fake workout videos. Sometimes the fluorescent lights in the weightlifting area flicker, which is kind of obnoxious and migraine-inducing while bench pressing and looking up at the ceiling, but other than that I don't really have any complaints. It also has a community vibe -- the same people seem to be there every day, some of which I remember seeing back in 2014 when I first started. It's not uncommon to hear people stop to chat and catch up with each other. (But they also won't chat with you if you don't want them to. I'm more of a heads down and work person, so I'm more of a quick "hi" and mutual nod of acknowledgement when I see the same few people who are on the same schedule that I am). Everyone is super nice. The variety of equipment is nice, with several squat racks, lots of free weights, and pretty much any cable machine you might want. They also have battle ropes and a TRX in a back studio. Also plenty of the standard cardio equipment with a few specialty/fancier pieces. I do wish they would get some heavy bags (punching bags), though. I was a member of a boxing gym for a good stretch (2017 until the start of the pandemic) and do miss it. They have a variety of classes, which I don't do so I can't speak to those, but people seem to like them. Cost is reasonable, but definitely join when they do a no-initiation fee special because initiation fees are a scam and stupid. It's more expensive than a Planet Fitness but not nearly as expensive as LifeTime or other regular gyms. It's a fair price for a community vibe and at least it's not supporting a big corporate conglomerate and instead my fee is going to the park district.

Like a previous Yelper said, I'm a Skokie resident who began my quest for a new gym after LA…read moreFitness took over Bally's. (They wouldn't honor my Lifetime membership!) My daughter and I are already active with other offerings of our park district, so this made sense to also go on our house account. It's close to home, decent hours, and everyone is very nice and accommodating. I love that it has members of all ages, and doesn't feel like a meat market. (That's the total vibe I got at Lifetime Fitness, which totally turned me off.) The pros for me: 1) Free towel and lock as a lot of people have mentioned 2) A variety of classes, even though the hours are hit or miss for me 3) A lot of machines, with individual TV screens, which is much better than Bally's was! 4) The kids room....even though at Bally's it was free; you can have an account or punch card there too and not have to pay every time 5) A nice track for walking or jogging And my all time favorite: A jacuzzi and sauna which look like they're barely ever used. I can definitely see solitude there, in the near future. I don't use public showers, but I can honestly say I see a cleaning lady in the locker room almost every time I'm there, which I like. The only con I'd say is the lack of a pool, but there is one at Devonshire (an outdoor one) a few minutes away, which is also part of the park district. Overall it's a very nice gym that suits my purpose, and I'm very happy there.

Rude staff and manager. Monday's aquafit class canceled with no explanation or information. (And no…read morereturned calls after numerous messages). Women's locker rooms are always dirty.

Don't get deceived by the fact that there is no contract and you can cancel at any time. They…read morecharged me $ 461.94 within 2 months. Their customer service is negative if that was a possible score. I had to stand by the front desk with my knee scooter after surgery to be helped for 10 minutes. Then Nataly disappeared and didn't come back and had to go and remind them that I can't stand on my feet for that long. I will never go back to this facility for their very poor customer service. The facility has multiple issues with equipments and Sauna and steam room are just for advertisement and not for use by members.

Great gym! The facility is always clean, well-maintained, and organized. The equipment is in…read moreexcellent condition, and there is a wide variety of machines and free weights available for all types of workouts. I never have trouble finding the equipment I need, even during busier hours. Highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a clean, professional place to work out :)

I went there and filled out the form, but I never got a call back. It's already been 2 months…read more Terrible

Two month ago I started exercising with Laura as my trainer…read more Not having exercised for a long time I was apprehensive but when I met and got to know her I knew that she was the perfect coach for me. She is professional yet kind, patient and understanding. After short period of time I am pleased with my progress and feel assured that with her continued training and encouragement I would continue getting good results and attain my goal. Some weeks it is hard to stay motivated. Laura has really kept us moving. She is very personable and knowledgeable. Her cheerful attitude makes the training time go quickly. Laura has been an inspiration.

I am SO thankful to have been referred to Laura by a close friend whose body has transformed in the…read moreshort time has been training with her. I live in NYC where gyms are closed due to covid, and I train with her virtually 2x/week and in person when I am visiting Chicago. Her focus on correct form and mind/body connection is like no other, and each workout is better than the last. Laura spends time to learn about each client, their goals, and creates a dedicated plan that will ensure success. Not only is she so professional, she is down to earth, kind, funny, motivating and makes you feel so welcome as if we've been friends for years. She truly is the best of the best! I can't recommend her enough!

Been a resident of Niles for almost 30 yrs, have tried the fitness center off and on but it is…read moreextremely pricey! I can't believe people pay the prices that they impose . Residents can't even do a drop in for swimming. Front desk looked upset that I didn't know there was no drop in swim. I watched guards just talking to each other. Pool looks so outdated. No thanks !!

Swim lessons- great pool facilities. Because of Covid and other factors my kids had started swim…read morelessons four separate times without much progress, but the curriculum here is pretty intensive and my kids were making progress swiftly. Six week sessions taught very well, and a slide and vortex pool for added fun. Locker rooms are old but get the job done.

This club has everything you need to have a great workout. I like the 20 yard swimming pool for…read morelaps and a hot tub, sauna, and steam room to go along with it. They have classes too but if you're just in the mood to open your mind up or shoot baskets there is a basketball court on the top floor. The staff there are very friendly and welcoming when I come and go. I would definitely recommend this club because of the price too which is half of what you would pay at lifetime fitness.

The gym is great but there is one problem. The trainer named Molly. She speaks very loudly and her…read morelaugh is like a loud witches cackle that goes right through you. It ruins the entire gym experience when you are working out there. I wish the managers would talk to her about her noise level and do something about it. Everyone else in the is respectful except her.