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XSport Fitness

238 N Randall Rd
St Charles, IL 60174 630-443-1043

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Xsport fitness has everything you could want and need in a gym. I really enjoy... - Jul 22, 2022

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YMCA

2947 S Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402 708-749-0606

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Great members and faculty for the community. - May 18, 2020

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LA Fitness

1101 S Canal St #3
Chicago, IL 60607 312-379-8631

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I have membership due to my health insurance and would not otherwise pay for... - Sep 01, 2023

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Life Time Athletic

680 Woodlands Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-995-0670

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ilfetime is amazing and our whole family loves it for many reasons. The kids... - Jul 19, 2022

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Life Time Athletic

900 E Higgins Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-517-7171

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Too expensive and poor communication - Jul 03, 2022

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XSport Fitness

3940 S Harlem Ave
Lyons, IL 60534 708-447-7222

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Low cost. Fair amount of equipment, but sometimes you have to wait for a specific... - Mar 27, 2023

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Glass Court Swim & Fitness

830 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148 630-629-3390

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Really enjoy the water fitness classes. - Jan 25, 2018

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LA Fitness

2828 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657 773-929-6900

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Facility, changing rooms are dated - Aug 30, 2023

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Esporta Fitness

540 E Rollins Rd
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 847-752-6841

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I only recommend this gym because it does have a decent selection of different... - Mar 02, 2024

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Esporta Fitness

5917 S La Grange Rd
Countryside, IL 60525 708-482-4700

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I hsve enjoyed being a part of La Fitness for an uber of years. I received... - May 12, 2019

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Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club

2920 W 183rd St
Homewood, IL 60430 708-799-1323

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It's not bad overall, but it could be better - Jul 13, 2022

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Life Time Athletic

28141 Diehl Rd
Warrenville, IL 60555 630-393-2600

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The variety of classes has helped me get back into working out. Debi T is the... - Jul 19, 2022

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Orland Park Sportsplex

11351 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467 708-403-5000

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NOT THE GREATEST OF EQUIPMEBT - May 14, 2020

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Pavillion Fitness (Elk Grove Village Park District)

1000 Wellington Ave
Elk Grove, IL 60007 847-228-3494

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Average facility. Recently redid the fitness portion and not happy with the... - Oct 10, 2019

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Vaughan Athletic Center

2121 W Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60506 630-907-9600

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Has enough variety of equipment to meet my fitness needs. - Jun 12, 2021

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Body Tech Total Fitness

19815 La Grange Rd
Mokena, IL 60448 708-478-5054

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Great gym. Plenty of space. Never feels crowded. Something for all training... - Jun 29, 2022

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LA Fitness

265 E Army Trail Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139 630-893-0600

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Just the shower areas and men’s changing in locker room was extremely... - Aug 10, 2023

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LA Fitness

5444 N Cumberland Ave
Chicago, IL 60656 773-380-8600

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I dont understand why there are cameras in the locker room where people change - May 15, 2020

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XSport Fitness

9210 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714 847-296-2444

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Will never use xsport again. It was nearly impossible to cancel my subscription. - Aug 25, 2023

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Fitness 19

350 W Half Day Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 847-955-1919

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Clean, good pricing, long hours and nice variety of equipment. Repairs, however,... - Jan 20, 2022

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