Bally Total Fitness
This budget gym trims the fat off its patrons at streamlined facilities.
(773) 929-8114
1455 West Webster Avenue
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.92158
-87.665126
Neighborhoods: DePaul, North Side
Last updated 7.09.09
What People Are Saying About Bally Total Fitness
The Owner
Bally Total Fitness
Owner
As one of the largest, most experienced health club chains in North America, Bally Total Fitness is committed to improving the health and quality of life for people through personalized, accessible wellness programs. Bally provides the highest quality service, facilities and products in a fun, friendly, safe and welcoming environment. With approximately 320 convenient locations, Bally is almost always close by. Plus Bally has memberships with no long-term commitment available. Want to try us out first? Download your free guest pass now!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Most Ballys stick to the basics for their design. Televisions broadcast silently above multiple rows of cardio machines; mirrored walls act as the primary decorative components. But thanks to high-energy television ads and low-impact membership premiums, this national fitness chain has steadily attracted a clientele bent on saving money while losing weight or gaining muscle.
The Workout
Using fairly standard strength-training equipment and/or racks well-stocked with free weights, the best of the trainers here, who are classified at four different levels, can be as skillful as those found at costlier gyms. For group classes, signature exercise options include Spinning and Powerflex, as well as a number of patented routines inspired by Tae Kwon Do.
User Reviews
digster
August 12, 2008
I signed up for Bally with a friend. We were told that all contracts were month to month and we could cancel anytime for any reason. After a month, I decided to cancel but guess what? It turns out there is no such policy and I continued getting billed. I was lied to! I ended up moving soon after to take care of a sick parent so I tried to cancel based on relocation, a very legitimate reason. They would not let me do so without a $50 relocation fee and they conveniently "never received" my proof of relocation. So I am still getting bills for hundreds of dollars, phone calls with threats to be turned into collections, all for a membership I don't want and was told I could easily get out of at any time. What a scam! I called the guy who signed me up and he said to not pay anything, I don't owe anything, but I'm still getting these bills and calls. This is ridiculous. If an employee says you can cancel at anytime, is it too much to be able to trust what they are saying and assume they are not blatantly lying? Don't sign up for Bally's. You will find loads of reviews just like this all over the internet. There are other gyms out there that actually do have month to month contracts like they claim!
read full reviewAnonymous
July 17, 2005
This Bally's is way too small to service the number of memberships in the area. The equipment is good and it's relatively clean, but during peak times the wait for cardio and weight equipment really is ridiculous. The signup system is a joke - the treadmills are often booked 1-3 hours ahead so don't plan to do any cardio from 4-8pm weekdays. You can go wait in lines 3-deep for the weight machines, that will kill some time. Oh and during non-peak times, the staff refuses to change the channel (even when some of the TVs are tuned to fuzz). Overall not a good experience for the 4 years I went there. PROS: Equipment is current and relatively clean CONS: Way oversold, not enough capacity to support crowds
read full reviewThe Details on Bally Total Fitness
Category:
Health Clubs & Gyms, Sports Clubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
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Message from Bally Total Fitness
- State-of-the-Art Equipment
- Customized Fitness Programs
- Easy-to-Join Membership
As one of the largest, most experienced health club chains in North America, Bally Total Fitness is committed to improving the health and quality of life for people through personalized, accessible wellness programs. Bally provides the highest quality service, facilities and products in a fun, friendly, safe and welcoming environment. With approximately 320 convenient locations, Bally is almost always close by. Plus Bally has memberships with no long-term commitment available. Want to try us out first? Download your free guest pass now!
