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The best gym in Champaign by far! As a student at UIUC for the last 3 years, I was desperate to find an another place to lift at other than the overcrowded ARC. Refinery has great equipment, great staff, and a great atmosphere. I would highly recommend going here for any students looking for an alternative to the other gyms.

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★ 5

This place is awesome, lots of great equipment. Cool vibe. Friendly staff.

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Best gym in town!

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Honestly, don’t get any of the negative reviews. This is a fantastic gym at an extremely reasonable price for the quality of equipment. It’s clean and a great place to train.

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★ 5

Refinery is an all-around fantastic place to work out. The equipment is top-notch, and there is variety. They also continue to get new equipment regularly compared to other gyms. The trainers here are excellent, knowledgeable, approachable, and professional. The staff is always friendly, and you can tell they care about keeping the gym running smoothly; machines are fixed quickly if there's ever an issue, which is a huge plus.

Even though the gym is located in a basement, it doesn’t feel cramped or uninviting. In fact, the atmosphere is surprisingly great, making it an enjoyable space to spend time. The community here is good, and I haven't had a bad experience with anyone; with the exception of the clown in the black truck that always takes up two spaces when he's there. If you're looking for a gym that combines excellent facilities with a welcoming environment, Refinery is the place to be!

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★ 5

Tons of machines but also good for free weights. Still need to try out a personal session, but overall it looks great!

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★ 5

TLDR: Results with Jacquie @ Refinery Gym

I’ve been working out at Refinery 2/3x a week for a little over a year now. It had been a while since I was active so I asked for a trainer. Matching up with Jacquie is one of the best things that’s happened for my health and wellness in my 20s.
I’ve always felt slow and like it would be embarrassing to even get started alone, especially in a gym with a lot of seasoned members. Jacquie started with me where I was at: the bar was on the floor. I couldn’t do a plank for more than 15 seconds, I couldn’t do a full range of motion squat, and I had chronic joint pain.
We made goals for what I wanted, none of which had to do with appearance and everything having to do with lifestyle and health. She was extremely supportive of this and exemplifies what being a body-neutral trainer should be. We have blown past those original goals and have exceeded my expectations multiple times.
She tailors each workout to my needs, balancing enjoyment with challenge & doesn’t take things so far that I can’t move the next morning. I’ve learned that I love lifting heavier weight and using the stair machine; if you told me I’d feel this way a year ago, I’d have laughed and blown it off.
My energy throughout the day has increased, I can do everyday housework and lifting much easier, I’ve lost 30 pounds while gaining muscle, and I’ve gained a true ally in my wellness journey.

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The place is great. But the personal coach Jacquie is mean and extremely unprofessional.

Had to bear with her threatening me that she will fire me for not taking enough classes she wants for ridiculous reasons in front of people around me. I only took 6 classes with her, changed the schedule one time. She changed the schedule once out of 6 classes. Then, she insisted that I am a person who has no respect for her and the schedule. This coach, threatened me that she will fire me if I don’t buy enough classes.

Jacquie denied to admit that she’s doing public shaming to me, so I had to leave the gym and stopped having her as my coach. She also doesn’t know about boundaries by being snoopy about my personal life and privacy. Don’t let her know you from others or be friendly to her, otherwise you will receive judgement from her about what person you are and what you experienced.

She contacted now, months after “firing me”(what she said in front of everyone), and laughed at my experience again. She refers my experience of being bullied as “Shenanigans” after I refused to buy her classes again.

DO NOT TAKE THIS PERSON’S CLASS.

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I used to love going here. The gym is nicely laid out and there’s a lot of equipment to choose from. However, I’ve hated going here lately. The people smell horrible. It’s gotten so bad that I am continuously leaving my workout early, or just after 15 minutes of being there. Every corner of the gym will have a disgusting odor to it. I just left the place because it was nauseating to be in there. The woman next me was also working out completely barefoot? Very unsanitary. Another man will wear a sauna suit and it’s absolutely horrific being near him. This wasn’t a problem a year ago so I don’t know why it is now.

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★ 4

This gym has great potential, but it suffers from a lack of accountability among staff and members regarding cleaning up weights and equipment. Unorganized weights and equipment left by trainers or other members create a disappointing experience.

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Refinery excellent gym

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★ 5

Joe glass is a great trainer. He is a always a positive person and gets to know your needs as a person first. His goal is to reach your goals

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★ 5

Great staff and workout environment. Good variety of cardio equipment, free weights, and machines. Gym also provides fitness classes and quality personal trainers.

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★ 5

A real muscle gym , but with lots of aerobic exercisers. Have never tried their classes.

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★ 5

This is the Taj Mahal of gyms in the area. They offer state of art equipment I love the cleanliness and the layout of the gym. The community of the gym is also great classy people. Highly recommend!!!

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★ 5

By far my favorite gym in town. The variety of equipment alone sets it apart. Add in the sauna and smoothie bar and it’s beyond worth the extra money.

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★ 5

Best gym in town, they have the most friendliest staff and there equipment is grade A

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★ 5

Love this gym! Great customer service, always upgrading their equipment, and the people that workout here take the gym seriously. An added bonus that they have a sauna and the option to grab a smoothie after your workout.

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★ 5

My second home 😊

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★ 5

This gym is by far the best in town. Tons of equipment options, great staff and the hours are super flexible!!

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★ 5

With the added Arsenal Equipment, pendulum squat, and new competition bench the gym is definitely the best in town! Also New remade sauna!

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Great place to workout

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★ 5

Love this place! great atmosphere and good equipment

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If I could rate less than one star I would, this gym is greedy and tried to hide behind policy when they over charged my spouse by $60. Chris and John don’t know how to be decent community members, let alone genuine customer service people. Take your money and your time elsewhere, unless you feel like wasting both.

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Was the victim of a robbery in front of the gym and the police requested video camera footage which would have caught the whole thing on camera.

Turns out they were not working. Management claims it was temporary due to a power outage, but refused to inform whether the cameras were currently working or not. All I wanted was reassurance that the issue was fixed and the cameras were functional.

Chris refused to take any action following the incident and claims it could happen everywhere.

That is patently false however as plenty of businesses have reliable security systems on uninterruptible power supplies where it wouldn’t matter if there was a power outage. These systems aren’t expensive and a venue such as refinery should have no problem adding them, especially when they know the area can have crime issues at night.

Additionally, why would people commit a crime directly in front of a security camera? Potentially because they knew it didn’t work. Does not bode well for lack of a repeat.

The gym itself is fine. The locker rooms are dirty making the showers unusable. Good assortment of equipment and front desk staff and trainers are friendly. Their Les mills exercise bikes don’t have accounts paid for so all they are, are stationary bikes, which is pretty cheap. Classes are decent. It’s probably one of the best gyms in Champaign, but is below average when compared to offerings elsewhere within the same price range (Xsport, LA Fitness, etc.)

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★ 5

Been going here for ~5 months now.. great gym 5.1/5

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★ 4

Very nice gym in whole Urbana Champaign area I have experienced many gyms before
Ken David at customer service desk cares about his customers during his shift, their needs. he is 5 star for this gym. I like to be there during his shift. I could criticize others but his good job exceeded other professionals around
Thanks, Mr David

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★ 5

Great place to build muscle.

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Not very good gym they do lie every time about the steam room only reason so many people went there staff are very rude all of them never answer with the truth always lie I do call it. The refinery lies

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★ 5

Best place..

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Half of treadmill tv don't work

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Lots of equipment and great trainers.

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★ 4

Great gym. Dated equipment. Is underground so it doesn't have the best natural lighting. They play newer music and cater to a younger crowd. The locker rooms smell kind of funky. They have a steam room which is a nice amenity. My favorite piece of equipment is the heavy punching bag! I alternate between that and the treadmills for high intensity cardio!

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Never got a response on refunding my month membership i never got to use. Got left on ignored on fb instead. Would not recommend 0/5

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★ 5

Clean gym, friendly staff. They have everything you'd want in a gym and more. They also offer a solid deal for students.

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The boot camp is pretty low key. Probably good for everyday but not an intense workout. Solid equipment and fairly diverse options. Facilities a little worn but perfectly serviceable. From their website I was expecting much higher end.

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I have been a member there for a year but unfortunately I will be giving my buisness to another gym now. I went in to workout and also to get my girlfriend a membership, I waited at the counter for quite some time, and nobody wanted to help me so I went on to workout because I was short on time. It was then that Zach, an employee I had the displeasure of meeting accused me of trying to sneak her in, and me too! (A paying member but not after this) he continued disrespecting us and making accusations with his unprofessional vulgar behavior. Threatened to “revoke my membership” LOLLL After this poor treatment I have elected to get a membership at the fitness center down the road. And haven’t regretted it since. They treat me like they actually want my buisness. And to think I was actually about to refer them a member! Well too bad. Zach has cost this buisness multiple new members. Not only was I going to refer my girlfriend, but two of my friends looking to change their lifestyle. Shame on you Refinery! You lost a loyal member.

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Great place to work out.

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Variety of weight and exercise programs.. Did I mention the juice bar.

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Great atmosphere

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★ 5

I was able to Disc Jockey a wedding at this facility. Very nice wedding venue. The events coordinator was awesome to work with.

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★ 5

The absolute best gym I have ever been a member to. Friendly staff that talks to you like friends, the manager goes above and beyond to maintain gym cleanliness and customer service needs. Definitely recommend.

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Very clean

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Great place to workout!

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Best gym in the area.

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★ 5

Stopped in to see if this was a good gym for my college daughter. Wow! I wish this gym was in Chicago! This place has tons of machines! About 4-6 of every machine! Also free weights and free weight machines. And a great selection of elliptical, bikes and treadmills. Also, a fantastic, fresh juice bar, Les Mills classes and very nice locker rooms/ showers and steam. I joined for both of us. We got punch cards to use whenever we want.
The staff and the members are all like family and very welcoming. This place is a hidden treasure!

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★ 5

If you are serious about your workouts, then look no further! This is not a see-and-be-seen gym, but rather for people of all ages (and some of those Silver Sneaker folks can lift you over their heads!) who are looking for a good work out. This is not a social, chit-chatty gym, and that is why I like it. They have great personal training packages and some really great trainers. The best gym in Champaign for sure!

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★ 4

Great atmosphere for a workout. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have a wonderful steam room for a great finish to your workout. The fitness classes are the best in the area.

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★ 5

good location, nice discount for teachers

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There is an array of equipment that covers just about any workout goal, mass gain or weight loss. There are 7+ different types of cardio machines, two deadlift stations, 3 squat racks, 3 smith machines, and 3 bench press areas. There are machines that cover every muscle group and free weights that go to 130lbs +.The fresh made protein shakes are great as well as the other drink options. The locker rooms are spacy and showers and a steam room are available. The staff is very friendly as well. Trainers and different classes are available. Childcare can be acquired as well. I have been to numerous gyms in town and the overall package provided at the refinery is the best outside the university.

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Best gym ever.

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Been going to this gym for over a year now and I'm very happy with it. Lots of machines, free weights, staff is friendly and it's a very welcoming atmosphere. Plenty of large flat-screen TVs showing primarily news and sports channels. A lot of the cardio machines have dedicated TVs attached to the machine. I mainly do bodybuilding but there are people of all sorts of fitness levels from casual cardio enthusiasts to competing powerlifters. Smoothie bar is great but kind of expensive. The building has some issues with leaking when it rains hard but the staff is well aware of the issue and working on getting it fixed. Wish they would get another deadlift bar lever/holder thing (don't know what it's called) because there's only one and loading a bar on the ground is difficult. Other than that, highly recommended.

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★ 5

I've been travelling the country trying out multiple gyms in every area in San Francisco, LA, Dallas, Champaign, and Chicago - this is by far my favorite gym.

Facilities are top shelf; plenty of cardio machines and free weights, steam room, shake/smoothie bar, classes, even child care.

Members are all welcoming, and at various fitness levels.

But the best part is the staff. They've got a great group of people running this place. I'll be back whenever I'm in Champaign.

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★ 5

I've been living temporarily in Champaign for a school program and was fortunate enough to find Refinery Gym. It has all of the most important aspects of any gym: the staff is GREAT, the gym is clean, the Machinery WORKs and you don't have to fight anyone for a machine. On top of that, there is a steam room and they make great post work-out shakes! The clientele is a mixture of all age groups and fitness levels. I want to take this gym to my hometown. I'm gonna miss it. This is me!

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★ 5

I love going to this place and the price is good too for what they offer.

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