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Planet Fitness

1842 Douglas Rd
Montgomery, IL 60538 630-896-5500
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The main issue I have is that staff permit patrons to use their cell phones... - Feb 22, 2024

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Advocate Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center

3551 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-275-2640
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My physical therapy went well - Aug 10, 2023

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Orland Park Health & Fitness

15430 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-226-0555
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Very clean facility. never a wait for equipment use. Nice clientele. - Oct 21, 2023

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Northwest Community Wellness Center

900 W Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-618-3500
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Great fitness center - May 15, 2022

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CFX Beverly

2545 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60655 773-445-3700
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This one was a bit to crowded for my taste - Jul 25, 2022

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Advocate Condell Centre Club

200 W Golf Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048 847-990-5750
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Professional and concerned staff, good motivational skills, caring staff - Jun 23, 2022

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LA Fitness

1145 Mt Prospect Plz
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-463-9295
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The facility is clean and welcoming, especially for someone that has disabilities... - Aug 10, 2023

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Advocate Good Shepherd Health & Fitness Center

1301 S Barrington Rd
Barrington, IL 60010 847-620-4500
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They don't let you need anything at all - Sep 01, 2023

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Esporta Fitness

7529 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626 773-274-1686
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Good place to workout - Jun 21, 2022

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Gottlieb Health & Fitness Center

551 W North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160 708-538-5790
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Friendly, helpful staff, good music. I like going there. - Jan 17, 2020

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Northwestern Medicine Delnor Health & Fitness Center

296 Randall Rd
Geneva, IL 60134 630-938-9000
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An excellent gym for older people, especially old men. For example, the music... - Jun 16, 2020

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Glenview Park District

2400 Chestnut Ave #P
Glenview, IL 60026 847-724-5670
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aa great value with adequate facilities for everyone's needs - Aug 10, 2013

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LA Fitness

115 Skokie Valley Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035 847-315-9029
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Ok place but little pricey - May 18, 2020

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Niles Family Fitness Center

987 Civic Center Dr
Niles, IL 60714 847-588-8400
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Good experience overall the past 10 yrs. - May 21, 2020

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Advocate Condell Centre Club

1405 N Hunt Club Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031 847-855-0700
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Nice an clean. Staff are friendly - Jul 28, 2022

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Life Time Athletic

455 Scott Dr
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 630-582-4100
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If you don’t need the swimming pool then sign up with a storefront place... - Jun 26, 2022

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East Bank Club

500 N Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60654 312-527-5800
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One of the nicest gym facilities in Chicago. Guess passes are limited in the... - Jul 16, 2022

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Galter LifeCenter

5157 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625 773-878-9936
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Like a senior citizens' home. If you appear older the staff followed me... - Sep 26, 2022

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Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness Center

775 Brom Dr
Naperville, IL 60540 630-646-5900
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Good size facility with a great staff and all needed equipment. I particularly... - May 03, 2021

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LA Fitness

3435 S Martin Luther King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616 312-821-7972
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It is an easy gym for me to get to and the equipment is always available. - Aug 04, 2023

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