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XSport Fitness

9210 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714 847-296-2444
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It is a great space to workout, I find everything I need for my trainings.... - Jul 02, 2024

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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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Wheaton Sport Center

1000 W Prairie Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187 630-690-0887
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Clean and friendly staff! Would recomemnd - Jun 28, 2024

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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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XSport Fitness

3940 S Harlem Ave
Lyons, IL 60534 708-447-7222
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Great staff great at what they do as well as keeping the place clean. - Jun 28, 2024

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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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Glass Court Swim & Fitness

830 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148 630-629-3390
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They have quality equipment and services. - Jul 02, 2024

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Loyola Center for Fitness

2160 S 1st Ave Bldg 130
Maywood, IL 60153 708-327-2348
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Cost is too high - Jun 28, 2024

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Esporta Fitness

540 E Rollins Rd
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 847-752-6841
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Very clean, just needs soap dispensers moved to inside the showers not outside. - Jun 28, 2024

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LA Fitness

5444 N Cumberland Ave
Chicago, IL 60656 773-380-8600
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It is the best yet to come - Jun 15, 2024

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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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good clean fun enviorment - Jun 28, 2024

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Vaughan Athletic Center

2121 W Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60506 630-907-9600
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There are cheaper nicer options - Jun 28, 2024

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XSport Fitness

819 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605 312-294-0500
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Great place of fitness - Jul 02, 2024

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XSport Fitness

2780 Fitness Dr
Naperville, IL 60540 630-548-9400
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Cool fitness center - Jun 28, 2024

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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

1220 Lakeview Dr
Romeoville, IL 60446 630-759-9995
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I would recommend Lifetime fitness because they have multiple fitness activities... - Jul 02, 2024

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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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Lincoln Park Athletic Club

1019 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614 773-529-2022
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Get value for your money, classes offered are fantastic. Would benefit from... - Jun 28, 2024

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Lakeview Athletic Club

3212 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657 773-529-2024
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Maintenance is lacking in the cleanliness department. Dust and dirt, especially... - Jun 26, 2022

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Midtown Athletic Club

1760 N Hicks Rd
Palatine, IL 60074 847-991-4646
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