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Life Time Athletic

5330 Old Orchard Rd
Skokie, IL 60077 847-470-8600
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I chose lifetime because if it’s convenience of location. But I’ve... - Jun 26, 2022

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Life Time Athletic

601 Burr Ridge Pkwy
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-230-0011
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Good but high priced - Aug 24, 2023

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Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness Center

6600 Rte 53
Woodridge, IL 60517 630-646-7917
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Covid messed up a lot of things about how a gym functions - Jul 21, 2022

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Fitness Formula Clubs

1114 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301 708-383-1114
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I would not recommend because they cancelled the program with united health... - Aug 25, 2023

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HealthTrack Sports Wellness

875 Roosevelt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630-942-9600
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I've been a member of HealthTrak for about four years, and have enjoyed... - Mar 16, 2023

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Courts Plus

186 S West Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-833-5064
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Excellent facility with reasonable membership fees. - May 08, 2020

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Esporta Fitness

8812 S Cicero Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 708-931-0022
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The gym is good place for anyone looking to workout - Jul 02, 2022

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Fitness First!

9300 Weber Park Pl
Skokie, IL 60077 847-674-1500
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for a park district facility - this is a great value. - Jan 29, 2019

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Tinley Fitness

8125 W 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-342-4255
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A great place to workout - May 15, 2020

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Franciscan Fitness Center

100 W 197th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-755-3020
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Friendliest, most helpful folks! - Apr 30, 2022

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XSport Fitness

230 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60610 312-932-9100
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Staff is extremely helpful and pleasant. Overall good experience. - Jun 23, 2022

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Sky Fitness

1501 Busch Pkwy
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 847-229-0292
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Very clean gym, especially the locker rooms. Instructors are very helpful and... - Jun 15, 2023

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FFC Gold Coast

1030 N Clark St #600
Chicago, IL 60610 312-944-1030
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Staff is rude a lot of the time. The place is a mini social club - Jul 12, 2022

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LA Fitness

1836 Freedom Dr
Naperville, IL 60563 630-303-9341
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LA Fitness is a good gym, I'm just not a good gym member - Jul 19, 2022

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Buffalo Grove Fitness Center

601 W Deerfield Pkwy
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 847-353-7500
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The facility is fully equipped. Both personal trainers and groups are available,... - Apr 08, 2017

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Equinox Gold Coast

900 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611 312-254-2500
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I wouldn't go anywhere else. - Jul 26, 2022

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Evanston Athletic Club

1723 Benson Ave
Evanston, IL 60201 847-866-6190
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I wish they had more classes outside of work hours, like evenings starting... - Aug 30, 2023

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Life Time Athletic

16333 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60467 708-364-0300
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Expensive, customer base not what expected - Aug 26, 2023

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Loyola Center for Fitness

2160 S 1st Ave Bldg 130
Maywood, IL 60153 708-327-2348
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I mean if you have the funds you should. - Jul 11, 2022

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Wheaton Sport Center

1000 W Prairie Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187 630-690-0887
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It has a good reputation and excellent service - Jul 19, 2022

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