★ 5

The service here was consistently top-notch, always making for a smooth experience

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★ 5

Best gym I have ever been to.

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★ 5

Great facility. Nice basketball court. Great and welcoming staff.

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Quality gym with great staff. But it's frustrating when you're paying upwards of $180/month and the Men's steam room has still been out of order for almost three weeks now. And all while this is happening, they send a notice of a membership increase for "maintenance improvements"....

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★ 5

Excellent facility and staff!

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This place will raise your monthly rates +10% every single year in the fall and try and sell some random list of general maintenance items as “club improvements”…. I’m sorry, but how does new carpet on a back stairwell justify another $15/mo increase as value added? (Thats called maintenance, FFC). This place is an over crowded, dated time capsule who somehow thinks it is competing with Lifetime based on the most recent delusional pricing increase. My montly has increase from 129 to 174/mo in just two years. Look elsewhere unless you want to get scammed every fall with letters such as these. (They used to be “one time annual fees” but realized they can scam you even further w these now being monthly rates that compound each year)

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★ 5

Probably the most comprehensive indoor gym for its space I've seen. Very well planned and setup for multiple fitness activities. Friendly staff only adds to the nice experience.

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★ 5

Still new to Chicago but have thoroughly enjoyed this FFC location! Equipment is always clean and well maintained, staff is super nice. Personally haven’t done any of the classes but hearing from other members, it seems they’re very popular and the trainers are very good. Would highly recommend this location.

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★ 5

The classes are terrific. I look forward to them everyday. The club is beautiful and has everything that I need. I really enjoy going there.

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★ 5

One of the best gyms in Chicago. All staff are friendly, professional and accommodating. Gym floor and ladies locker room are clean. Love the sauna and steam room for days when I need to decompress. The crowd that FFC brings in is motivating. Everyone is nice and respectful of each other’s space. I love the lovely amenities they offer for members. Not to mention the classes are my favorite part of my membership! I mainly take part in mat pilates and yoga sculpt.

Natasha teaches the mat Pilates class and Pilates Reformer. I’ve never felt this strong before. I feel so accomplished every time I leave her class. I always learn something new and always so willing to help. I highly recommend her class to anyone.

Thank you FFC Gold Coast for helping me start my mornings on the right foot!

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★ 5

I love this gym! Friendly staff, clean / vast equipment selection, spacious, and various group fitness options. For the cost in the area it is a great value. The team is receptive to feedback from members.

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★ 5

Thank you for reminding us that summer is not over!!

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★ 5

I am one to never really post about my experience unless I really enjoyed it. I came here as a guest with my daughter, the gym is very nice and the staff are all so friendly; especially Rachel and Anna! Those two have such a positive and genuine energy! This is the first gym that I have visited in Chicago that I would actually consider getting a membership if I weren’t just visiting !

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★ 5

Awesome gym and social environment!

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★ 5

Best fitness classes with super energized instructors! Clean locker rooms. Friendly staff. Classes on the rooftop with breathtaking views. FFC has everything: pool, basketball, pickleball, sauna, steam room, beautiful rooftop, cafe.. Management
(Larry, Laura, Jessica, Daniel….) make this the best club in Chicago!!!

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★ 5

I have been coming to this location for a long time now, and nothing really prompted me to make a review until now because of Anna at the front desk. I have always enjoyed the welcome ins from the front desk but Anna makes it extra special for us regulars. She takes the time when it is not rush hours to ask how our week has been, plans for the weekend and remembers things since we last chatted. I told her that I was going to get a haircut and the next day when I saw her, she complimented my haircut. While compliments are always nice, I could feel that she really wants to make all the regulars peeps feel welcomed and respected. It’s tough to always find the motivation to go and get your workout in, but at this location, with these amazing types of folks, I’m sure the new folks will appreciate this high level of hospitality. Great work Gold Coast.

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Gym seemed really nice. I was here because FFC’s website said they offered a free trial. Rating this gym low because of the lack of transparency about free trials and day passes. I’m here July 4th weekend and they said I couldn’t do the day pass because it doesn’t exist at this specific location. The website also notes one and three day trial passes. This is confusing because the trial policy is per location, not the company. So when I got here I found out I couldn’t go despite misleading information. Day passes go for 50$. They felt bad and said they would knock it down to 30$. Hard pass still. Just be aware of this before you try this gym

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★ 5

It would be great if they went back to the pre-Covid closing time of 10:30

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★ 5

Great gym and LOVE the staff - it has everything you need. Highly recommend FFC!

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Anna at the front desk is such a darling! I visited with a friend here to do a yoga class and had some questions. Anna went above and beyond to make sure I got the answers. I felt very comfortable and at ease talking to her. The gym is very big and has more than enough equipments for your workout. There is also a cafe to grab some food after a workout. Overall I can see why it is a popular gym.

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Yo, FFC Gold Coast is the real deal. Been a member for a few months now, and it's been worth every penny. The gym's got everything you need: top-notch equipment, clean facilities, and a vibe that's both chill and motivating. The staff is friendly and always ready to help. Whether you're into lifting heavy or just getting a good sweat in, this place has got you covered. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to level up their fitness journey.

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Very overcrowded gym that smells bad and locker room isn’t kept clean (human feces on floor twice) and doesn’t have enough lockers. I joined to use their basketball courts but they rent them out daily to rec leagues who don’t even have to pay membership fees to be there and they were constantly rude to be around. Canceling a membership is purposely complicated. You will regret joining!

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★ 5

FFC Gold Coast has such a great vibe.
Makes it a pleasure to go there.
It's a tribute to GM Larry Duncan and his well trained staff and trainers.
Offers many ways to enhance ones health and fitness even beyond dumbells and treadmills.
Check it out!

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★ 5

Best gym in Chicago IMO! Fairly priced & such a convenient walk from home. I was able to take advantage of so many offerings as a member – the very spacious weights & cardio floor, 2 beautiful open studio areas, variety of workout classes (my favorite are the Saturday morning heated yoga), the saunas, locker rooms, etc. I booked several massages at the spa and Tanya is the best! I'm leaving Chicago so have to cancel and FFC Gold Coast will be one of the places I miss most <3

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★ 5

An excellent place to lift weights. This is my first gym ever and I was surprised by how friendly and chill the environment is 💪🏾. I typically go during peak times and it’s definitely busy but not overly so for downtown Chicago.

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★ 5

Had a great time training with Juan here! Super knowledgeable about form and technique with strength training and helped set up a great high intensity schedule for me. Also helped me pair it up with some stretches to mitigate risks from high-weight movements.

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★ 5

I have enjoyed my membership at FFC. the facility is clean, well-managed, and the team is kind and friendly. A large amount of amenities.
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A special shout out to Juan :

I started working with Juan since I met during my first intro to personal training session almost two years ago. I have been training with him ever since.

From the beginning, he has been incredibly adaptable and technical in his approach, tailoring each session to my specific needs and goals.
His ability to adjust exercises while maintaining a focus on proper form and technique has made a huge difference in my progress. Whether it’s modifying workouts to accommodate injuries or pushing me to improve my strength and mobility, Juan always brings a thoughtful and knowledgeable approach.

I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and adaptable personal trainer. An added plus, he has a wealth of knowledge in jiu jitsu and kettlebells.

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★ 5

Working with Martin has been fantastic! He answers all my questions, has helped me set up a solid routine, and our sessions are effective and enjoyable. Great experience all around!

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★ 5

Great place to visit and do some shopping!!

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★ 5

Training with Martin has been an incredible experience! The 3x-a-week full-body workouts have made a huge difference in my strength and overall fitness. Not only have I seen great progress, but I’ve also learned so much about proper technique and how to engage my muscles effectively. Martin is knowledgeable, supportive, and always makes sure I’m getting the most out of every session. Highly recommend!

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⭐ (1 out of 5 stars)

While the gym facilities themselves are decent, I've had a deeply frustrating experience with their membership management and billing practices. I've been a member for a long time
and travel frequently for work. When I discussed this with their staff, I was verbally assured that I could freeze my membership without any concerns due to my travel schedule.

Unfortunately, this turned into a significant problem. Despite the verbal agreement with their staff member, they sent my account to a debt collector. When I tried to resolve this, I was told I should have followed up on an email that contradicted what I was told in person. The staff member who made these assurances is no longer with the company, and management seems unwilling to acknowledge or honor the verbal agreement made by their former employee.

What's particularly disappointing is that I expressed interest in continuing my membership and working things out, but was met with inflexibility. While they did offer to waive some fees, being sent to collections without warning, especially after receiving assurances from their staff, is not how you treat loyal members.

Pros:
- Good facility and equipment
- Convenient location

Cons:
- Poor communication between staff and management
- Inconsistent information given to members
- Aggressive billing practices
- Unwillingness to honor verbal agreements made by staff

If you decide to join, I strongly recommend getting EVERYTHING in writing and recording all conversations about billing or membership changes. While the gym itself is fine, the management practices have made me question my choice to be a member here.

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Michelle has been rude every instance I have interacted with her, I would highly recommend they choose another representative to answer the main phone.

The gym and the majority of the staff is great.

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★ 5

Emma at the front desk is so sweet and always makes us feel at home whenever we come in.

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★ 5

Best gym in Chicago by far! Between the vast variety of machines, equipment, trainers, nutritionists, masseuses, massage chairs, dry sauna, steam room and the very friendly staff and management, the Premier Package is worth every dollar!

If your looking for a gym where people go to actually work out and not take TikToks, this is the gym for you!

Also ask for Leo, one of the personal Trainers, he's helped me not only lose weight but also fixed my stretching techniques

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★ 5

Better than Equinox.

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★ 5

Perfection!!

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★ 5

FFC Gold Coast is looking like its going to be my 2nd home. Its a large gym with huge selection of weights, equipment and variety classes. There is also an indoor lap pool, 3 indoor basketball courts that quickly convert to indoor Pickleball courts. There is also a rooftop for warm weather classes and member events. I regularly work with Personal Trainer Leo and he is awesome. The gym is constantly being cleaned and equipment is maintained daily. I've never seen an "out of order" sign. The demographic is a diverse mix of ages 20-80, and all of the employees are friendly and helpful.

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Clean facilities and lots of options in both weights and cardio.

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Nice and clean gym

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Nice gym.

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★ 5

Solid gym. Has most everything with good spacing between workout areas.

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The staff here is literally the worst. Condescending Attitude! Micro aggressive! Last week the staff told me that I can bring a guest, but when you do, you get told that you can't. I told them whether they can arrange a visit for the guest, they said they can only offer to someone who is really interested in being a member. To make things worse, the female staff there was laughing when we told them I don't take my visa with me. What's so funny？！！！ It's your fault that you can't take ApplePay! Shame on all of you! I feel very offended by these racist staff!!

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Not too good🥴

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★ 3

Nice facilities but it feels a bit too tight, not much space on gym floor or locker rooms.

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Busy

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★ 5

It’s clean and very well organized. The staff is easy to communicate. Thank you Nate from FFC in Oak Park for your help with my issue that is not solved 🙏🏼 *now solved

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★ 5

It’s my favorite place for workout in chicago

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★ 4

Great gym, a lot of machine and free weights. Nice recent machines. Locker room, steam room and sauna are pretty clean. Two major drawbacks though:

- people seem to be hoarding lockers and lock them when they leave. As a result, most lockers are locked even when the gym is empty. Super annoying for customers when you have to go through 20+ lockers to find one that you can use. Why can’t you just unlock them all at night (or even once a week) and take the remaining items to the lost and founds?
- my membership increased without notice. When I called the front desk, they told me that they informed me by mail 6 weeks prior. I have never received this mailpiece. I do believe that FFC sent it and it just went missing, but I would have very much appreciated an email or text notice as well. Just making sure that the customers are aware that the membership is going to increase.. Mail goes missing all the time, it’s absolutely not pleasant for a customer to realize by looking at their bank account that their membership increased.

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★ 5

Great workout facility. Staff is always so helpful. Always clean.

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★ 5

I got to go here to play my league basketball games. It’s a wonderful facility with everything you could ask for, and friendly staff. Obviously pricy, but with everything they offer, I’d you can afford it, it’s worth it.

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★ 5

Kind people who have graciously allowed us the use of their facilities while our nearby apartment building is without hot water or heat in some areas. I’ve also been to FFC on a guest pass before and each time been impressed with the service. If you are in need of a gym this is the one!

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★ 5

The manager and staff are so friendly and thoughtful! They will always have my business!

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★ 5

I’m currently without heat & hot water at my apartment building and FFC Gold Coast has allowed all tenants at my building to use their facilities (shower, water, coffee, etc) in this time of need. I am so grateful for this organization. FFC cares about the wellbeing of all and their integrity is showing in this situation. Can’t thank them enough

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★ 5

This gym has everything you need. They even have a lounge (with free coffee) that you can work from. The staff is amazing and Gale, the owner, is a gem of a person. I couldn’t be happier.

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★ 5

Great gym in the Gold Coast community. Definitely recommend!

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The lockers always seem to locked, even when the gym is empty. Ive brought this to management's attention multiple times. It's very frustrating

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★ 5

Great club with really nice folks. Thanks for being so accommodating with our Pickleball group.

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Overall a decent gym, good equipment. One strange encounter I had with their spa front desk with a lady named Dawn. I wanted to inquire about their massage chairs for Signature members because I received an email about it. She was bizarrely dismissive and kept repeating "No no no no no no" like 4 times and "I have no idea what you are talking about" as I asked if there is a "relaxation" or a "quiet" room to go to after a work out. Poor disoriented lady could not put 2 and 2 together that a relaxing or a quiet room could be the place she is standing next to. I finally showed her the email and the magic word "recovery" room. DING. I almost felt she did not want to be bothered. Lack of training and awareness can be forgiven but the way you handle your member (and the words you use i.e. NO no no no no no no) somehow sticks. So 2 stars for that. Rest of the gym experience 4 stars.

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★ 5

The astroturf field in the image is the roof of the gym! What a great view and overall amazing property. Special shout-out to Carlos who has saved me many times from a lockout without judging

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Easy access to the pool via wide steps.
Decent temperature aswell.
The locker rooms require a flight of stairs though and I did see a sign of extra accessibility.

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★ 5

Nice gym and super nice people working there. It can get busy and is a little pricey, but overall a great gym!

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★ 5

Been a member at this Gym for 2 years and I love it.

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Beautiful facility but staff is a bit on the rude side.

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★ 5

Coaches are always so attentive and helpful with workouts and questions I made have. I enjoy this type of class and enjoyed this studio for the last 2 years.

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I was charged for a “complimentary session” at recovery lounge here. After emailing back they did not respond or refund

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★ 5

High price tag, but not abnormal for Chicago. Lots of great amenities, always very clean, high quality classes. The instructors are super motivating and kind. The gym floor is huge with a lot of equipment, which is needed for the large number of members.

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★ 5

Saw a rugby game here and it was great!

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★ 5

Great club and staff

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I canceled my membership and received a cancellation confirmation email that my final membership due will be charged on Feb 1. Surprise (not) I was charged again on Mech 3. I knew this was going to happen. I can sense how they operate in a unscrupulous manner. I don’t know why these fitness clubs operate this way.

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★ 5

Staff is very friendly it's very clean very well run I would recommend it

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★ 5

Amazing spot to work out!

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★ 5

I recently had an issue with my membership and was directed to a manager named Brett. He listened to my concerns and promptly got it resolved! Thank you to Brett!

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★ 5

FFC Gold Coast is awesome but the best part is the training staff. Ask for Jeremy Gorden - he’s the best.

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Best gym ever.

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★ 5

Thanks for your wonderful customer service and wonderful work
There are always cleaning up the devices all the time and nice people you work up with them ..

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★ 3

Nice facility, but parking is horrible. Garage has been so full I haven't been able to park, and front desk was unhelpful in finding other solutions.

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★ 5

Very well equipped gym in well cleaned and maintained facilities. The staff are all super friendly, and I generally get good vibes from all the routine frequenters.

The locker room is great, with plenty of lockers and showers, steam room, sauna, and hot tub.

There is a great group fitness schedule, with tons of options throughout the day everyday.

I haven’t done personal training here, but the trainers all seem personable and courteous.

My biggest complaint is how busy it is here - I’ve tried going before work (~7a-8a) and after work (~6p) - both times are completely slammed to the point that you’ll need to be flexible with your workout or wait around for equipment to open up. Typically doable, but just a little annoying on some days.

Overall - very good experience.

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★ 5

Best Gold Coast in the whole city 🫡 Pool is great. Basketball court. Tons of machines/bikes/etc. Eucalyptus-infused towels, sauna, steam room, hot tub. What more could you want?

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Great Fitness club with clean and nice facilities, great Aqua aerobics classes, wonderful friendly staff.

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★ 5

One of the trainers, Michelle, deserves a raise! She offered to pay for my smoothie when I forgot my credit card at the cafe. Total saint and great energy! Made the club feel very welcoming overall. Thanks, Michelle!!

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beautiful!

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I just love ❤️ hobby lobby customers service

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★ 5

Very clean & friendly staff. One of my favorite FFC locations!

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★ 4

Got good directions to make sure I need to get to the right place to stay active...

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Not well equipped for bringing a child in there for swimming classes... Bathroom situation is limited. Staff is not always welcoming or attentive... Maybe understaffed with too much responsibility.

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A fun place to work out.

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★ 5

Great malt. They let you name your ingredients.

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★ 5

a great place for sports and recreation - gym, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and much more!! great staff, friendly team!! opportunity to invite a friend with you!! recomend for everybody!!

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This place makes it hell to try to cancel your membership. Tones of steps to cancel and try to f you over you do it.

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★ 5

Very nice gym. Reasonable price for ppl can’t afford lifetime but still get some quality gym experience. Monday can be overwhelming packed though

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I originally signed up to shoot the ball around after work, but the basketball courts are always rented and busy with leagues. The hours available for members are inconvenient for working adults.

Edit: There we’re no leagues when I originally joined the club.

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★ 5

I go to aqua fit classes two to three days a week. Classes are five days a week and you decide when you want to go. The exercise equipment is modern and the staff is very friendly and professional.

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★ 5

My daughter works here it's wonderful a little pricey but I don't have to pay

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Great gym with pool and basketball courts.

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Went to go check out this gym with my partner because she really likes it and was going there to sign up again (quit at the start of Covid). However, as soon as I arrived at the front desk, I came to the conclusion this gym might not be for me based on the initial conversation with the person at the front desk and their strict requirements. I’ve been to a lot of gyms/fitness clubs throughout my life, and I’ve never been asked to provide (before joining) my full name, phone number, and email address along with being required to take an actual photo of me for their records/system just to get a tour of the place. I don’t make it a habit of giving my information out to every place for a benefit/service I’m not even sure I want yet. No one at the gym/fitness club could fully articulate what the information would be used for besides saying “for security” nor was I sure that they would remove the information if didn’t join. While I do believe there are places/times where information like that might be needed for a tour… a gym/fitness club is not one of them in my opinion.

Will say the place looked nice from what I could tell from the front desk, and I probably would have joined since my partner was joining and she asked I give the place a try. But since I wasn’t even allowed or able to tour it I don’t see why I would join, clearly the place has enough members and doesn't want my business. Chicago has quite a few gyms/fitness clubs so I’ll be content with where I currently workout at.

The front desk person didn’t verify that the name given matched an ID nor was there a check of the phone number and email address to make sure they’re valid so I don’t see how this is for “the safety and security” of your members. Even the photos were taken with masks on so that doesn’t even give a full picture of the person's face. I guess I’ll have to believe this is for security, though in my opinion it’s lacking verification steps if that the complete reason.

Plus like I said above, I went there with a person who was signing up (and live with) who could identify me so needing the information of both individuals is a bit excessive in my opinion. Like I said the place seems nice but I won’t be returning, just not for me. Thanks for the reply though.

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★ 5

Great gym and kind staff. Sergio is a wonderful employee and made the process simple for me.

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The facility overall is well-equipped and decently clean, but the main reason I signed up is for basketball. Unfortunately, they rent the court out every night for league games, and their parking only covers the first two hours after which you pay $25 an hour. I never even got a chance to use the steam and sauna, because any serious workout is going to last close to or at least 2 hours.

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Solid, mid-level gym conveniently located in the gold coast. Has a lot of things: treadmills, bikes, free weights, weight machines, basketball court, swimming pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, even stairs to run up and down if you want that.

Exercise classes could use some improvement. E.g., they are running PHX in the general gym area, but crowded exercise classes have relatively poor circulation, which is obvious when 30 sweaty people breathe hard, and the glass door gets sweaty.

Pilates is relegated to some corner room with ancient machines, low ceiling, crowded setting, and poor circulation. A strange thing to do considering pilates is a paid activity, and brings in a lot of revenue, in addition to membership.

Exercise schedules are not super-convenient. In particular, there are not many daytime exercise classes (say, between 9 am and 4 pm), and those that exists are targeted towards an older audience.

Overall, would recommend if it fits your needs.

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So clean and the staff are wonder/friendly.

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Nice gym near north Chicago Chicago

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Great Gym

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I was a member at FFC Gold Coast for 8+ years and can say that it is by far the best gym I've ever joined. This gym has a wide variety of high-quality cardio machines (I've never had to wait for a machine) and great weight machines that are spread out nicely. The staff is very friendly but not in annoying way (they're not following you around asking you to sign up for private training). I'm not into group fitness classes, but I've heard good things about their classes. Bottom line is that this gym truly has everything.

I recently moved and had to cancel my membership at FFC. As ridiculous as this may sound, canceling my membership was one of the hardest parts of the move. I just toured a gym in my new neighborhood and was so disappointed-- I blame FFC Gold Coast for setting my expectations too high!

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★ 5

Great local gym with fantastic amenities and friendly staff.

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★ 5

All ages and fitness levels supporting each other every day. The front desk staff makes every visit special. One of the best parts of my week.

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The facilities are top notch and my experience here was amazing while it lasted. HOWEVER, my experience cancelling the membership was very unpleasant.

I am moving to a different city and had to cancel my membership after 2 months - I already asked and explained this to the staff who was giving me a tour when I first joined and he said that it was no problem at the time. When I texted to ask him to cancel two months later he responded with “wtf happened?” and sent an angry emoji to me. I don’t know what the company policy is for this place regarding customer care, but I guess it’s okay to use this kind of language to customers. It’s a shame really since I really loved the place while I was here and planned on joining back when I returned. Now, not so much with a very bad aftertaste.

UPDATE: Received a call and apology email on the day I posted this review. Although I am still upset about this unnecessary interaction, I feel that the quick response and sincere apology was very professional. I appreciate how they handled things.

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★ 5

great mix of people in an upscale/health club environment.

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★ 5

Jessica King is my favorite personal trainer. 😊

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★ 5

Way better than any gym in NYC. So much space and equipment. I wish I lived here in Chicago so I would come here to workout.

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★ 5

Great gym! Has just about everything you might need. Staff is super nice and the gym is clean. William helped me and my SO get our membership set up and was super helpful through the process!

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★ 5

Clean, well-managed gym with great amenities. I haven’t taken any classes but the trainers all seem highly qualified and are very friendly. I love the steam room, sauna, whirlpool, and the rooftop to stretch or sunbathe. Every employee is kind and helpful, the maintenance and back of house staff keeps the gym spotless and fresh all the time.

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★ 5

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★ 5

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★ 5

I have been in MANY clubs over my years and there is none like ffc! It is a health and fitness club. People work out and get fit! Being in the fitness industry, I watch and observe the trainers. They pay attention to their clients, explain things, correct form, encourage and engage. They don't blabber about personal life, trips and their issues. What ever you want...it is there! Cross-fit, pool, classes, spa, and good old free weights. The locker rooms are friendly and members are actually nice and don't drop their towels all over. The staff, even in the locker room, are the real "stars" in my review!

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★ 5

Clean, staff friendly, equipment is maintained and other patrons are considerate.
Bang for buck, this is great.

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★ 2

I really like these gyms the staff is super friendly at all of them except the Gold Coast on clark location. Some random lady in a pink shirt walked all the way across the basketball court to yell at me about putting my mask on (when it comes down I always pull it up). When I asked her why she was yelling she goes "I'm the manager". Said she talked to me 3 times that day about my mask. (It was her first time walking up to me). Just a very rude interaction. It's usually her and some other short haired trainer that doesn't wear a nametag or real mask.( i don't feel comfortable with the staff wearing handkerchiefs over their faces when everyone on planes has to wear regular masks.) also can you get a new sled, the tread on yours in warn out. Go check out the FFC on north ave with the working sled and all the staff wears name tags and address customers nicely.

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★ 5

Very clean and organized. The people that work here are literally worship FFC & so do some members. Everyone is so nice.

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★ 5

I've gone to this gym a handful of times over the last few years, and it is definitely one of the nicest gym facilities around. Always very clean, equipment is top notch and has everything a person would need for their goals, but most importantly the staff there is amazing. One of the workers - Shell- has always made my experience at FFC as enjoyable as possible. She is very accommodating, and makes sure to take her time with you so that you have a great experience at the gym. Make sure to ask for her when you go visit!

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★ 5

I'm moving and I'm sad to leave this gym. It's the best one I've been a member of. I actually made a decision on my apartment, because of the proximity! Shell Neal is TOP NOTCH. She's handled all of my membership issues throughout the years like a champ. If you're looking to join, talk to her. She'll be upfront with everything. Matt, Rick, and Jessica are EXCELLENT trainers. They can help you with any milestone from just getting in shape to body building/power lifting competitions. I'll miss this one!

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★ 5

Fantastic facility that is accommodating to all needs. Even during this time of restricted use, it is the most clean I've seen a gym facility.

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★ 5

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★ 5

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