Bucktown Fitness Club — Attraction in West Chicago Township

If you're looking for a flashy gym with a yoga studio, spin classes, swimming pool, etc - sorry but you aren't going to find that here. You know what else you're NOT going to find? Pushy sales people trying to exploit your friends, random "maintenance fees" and other unexpected fees, "bros" and other obnoxious people, and overcrowding and inability to use the equipment you need during the hours you ACTUALLY want to work out (like most other gyms in the area).

This gym has everything I was looking for - owners who take pride in their facility, every piece of equipment you'll ever need, EXTREMELY friendly and supportive clientele, and an overall welcoming vibe. I can walk in here anytime, any day, and feel at home while having access to every piece of equipment needed for my routine.

Can't say enough good things about this place - it's helped me immensely during a stressful time in my life and I'll be sure to...

This was a good place to work out.

If you're staying at The Robey, it's one the best hotel gyms I've ever worked out at, no question.

Powerlifters might find the gym busy and limiting. The three oly deadlift pads they have are great, but they don't have very many rubber plates, and there's a big sign telling you not to drop your bars anyway.

Like most gyms, they also don't have plates under 2.5 lbs (which I found hard to find).

That said, this is a fantastic option if you need to get a heavy workout in while you're traveling, no question. I'll work out here again when...

This place has all the equipment you need to strength train. Pros: flexible membership without initiation fees, right next to the damen blue line stop, and all the weights you need.

Cons: front desk staff are often unengaged and on their phones or listening to music or on a phone call, some of the equipment is broken (like the calf machine adjustment mechanism is worn down so that it slips, and neither of the stair machines are fully functional)

Overall, great place to be if you're a strength athlete and looking for reasonable gym prices and flexible...