Open 24/7, this North Side gym offers weights, cardio equipment and classes for all fitness levels.

by Contributor

In Short
With more than 50,000 square feet of space, this gym offers fitness equipment and classes, plus additional amenities like a tanning salon, full-swing golf and an indoor running track. Cardio equipment includes Stairmasters, elliptical machines, treadmills and cross trainers. Classes include kickboxing, power pump, step and Spinning. Pilates classes also are available, as is Shidokan.

05/03/06

Like one big family

by 9348

C.F.C. is one of the best gyms in the country. I know cause I've been a gym rat for 44 years and have worked out all over the country. They are constantly upgrading. I've since moved from Chicago and the thing I miss the most in the city I love is Chicago Fitness Center. I felt like family there. I would wake up sometimes at 3A.M. and head to the gym. They're open 24/7. Oh how I miss that place.

• Pros: helpful, no big egos, friendly

03/21/06

Just what I was looking for

by al_capone

I spent a while looking for a convenient health club with reasonable prices, long hours (sometimes I like to work out after midnight), no hassles, and enough equipment that I don't have to wait to use a machine. This place seems perfect so far. The helpful girl at the desk gave me a tour, answered a few questions, then sold me a day pass for $10, and said I could apply that toward membership if I decided to join. That was it. No sales pressure at all. There is plenty of weight equipment, at least 3 of each machine. There are maybe 50 cardio machines - treadmills, ellipticals, bikes. Not thnewest equipment, but all brand name and in good shape. It's $400 for a year, $500 with all classes included. There's pay parking in the back for 50 cents/hour. It's also 24/7, which is a big plus.

• Pros: 24/7, Inexpensive, No sales pressure