For the price point, this is a pretty solid gym. I ended my membership because I wasn’t going as much after covid, but that’s not a reflection on them. I will say things feel a little crammed and it’s not the fancy machines you’d get at Equinox, but you get what you pay for, so I definitely don’t hold that against them. My only other feedback was that in the free personal training session, the trainer was advocating for a very restrictive diet, which made me a little uncomfortable. Overall, though, if you’re looking for a cheap place to use the elliptical and lift weights, this is a great choice.

Great gym and a great price. I held off re joining until covid numbers got better and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of counter measures they have in place. They always had disinfectant spray to wipe down machines, they have stepped up the amount of cleaning stations and they have the staff constantly making the rounds.

No-frills in a good way and never too busy.

This gym is perfect for anyone starting their fitness journey! Great trainers, staff, equipment, not over crowded, and the most affordable gym in Chicago! Mary Catherine and Jon have improved this gym over the last 2 years and cant wait to see what they have planned for 2021.

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Gym is kept clean & has all necessary equipment to achieve your fitness goals!

I love this gym! Fitness 19 is a great deal. The gym has all of the equipment you need for a good workout. The facility is clean and the well-maintained. The staff and trainers are wonderful and they all make an effort to get to know the clients. I have been working out with Jon, one of the trainers. He cares a lot about his clients and makes working out enjoyable. Jon and the other trainers are always willing to help anyone with questions about how to use the equipment. No complaints about Fitness 19!

Has everything needed to do my workouts plus some. In and out everytime with no waiting time on equipment/free weights. Its also cheap as well. All around a good spot.

I went to this gym for 2.5 years before leaving Chicago. It’s such a sweet deal too - my membership was $9 thru a special they had when I first signed up. The gym has all the free weights and machines you need. There also is a workout room where they have yoga classes. It’s an awesome little gym. 5/5

An overall amazing gym! The staff is always friendly, and the trainers are very knowledgeable. The equipment is always in good shape and clean. They offer a nice range of classes, and you can’t beat the price! Highly recommend!

This place is a hidden gem! It’s small but has everything you need for a great workout. The facilities are clean, the staff is friendly, and it never gets too crowded, even at peak hours. I’ve been training with Jon for a few months and it’s really changed my attitude towards exercising. He’s supportive and kind to everyone he interacts with. Plus, the price can’t be beat for the area!

Great budget-friendly, unpretentious gym. Its clean. Equipment is kept in working order. The staff are all friendly and attentive. The trainers are very professional and knowledgeable, and working with them has really helped me stick to my fitness goals and get in shape!

The mecca of all gyms! This place has the trainers and staff needed to get you the body you want. There is no lack of motivation here. Just 100% results driven fun.

The staff team is very friendly and always encourages me to keep up the good work, inspiring me to come for another visit! Great equipment!

Love this gym. Just did a remote HIIT class with Mary Catherine - it was great! Thanks to MC and the staff for finding creative ways to keep us fit and connected while we cant visit the gym. Join us for the next one!

I cannot say enough positive things about Fitness 19 in LP. I actually dont like moving very far from it because this place and my trainer, Jon (also the Manager), is what keeps me motivated and accountable.The gym has everything you would need for a great work-out and is a very comfortable environment. All of the staff is friendly and happy to answer any questions or make any accommodations to make your time there more comfortable.I have to say that my trainer Jon has done so much for me - more than he knows! Such a great human being and has empowered me throughout the years I have been at Fitness 19 (6 years). It really has become a big part of my life, which I am grateful for.Highly recommend this gym to anyone trying to reach any variety of fitness/mental health/self-care goals!Also, $19 a month is a freakin STEAL!

Solid gym, has all the equipment you could possibly need. Very good value for the price.

Nice clean Gym Nice Staff New Equipment Affordable Price

Clean, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere. John is an excellent trainer. I have had great results working with him for the last three years.

Pay no attention to what the website shows in nice bright colors about how much you’ll pay for their BASIC M2M plan. In addition to the $19.95 each month for three months, you’ll owe $49 annual fee at the end of those three months whether you plan to continue your membership or not.Read the fine print on ALL agreements before signing up. Sheesh...what a scam these club memberships have become.It’s harder to separate from a health club than it is to divorce a spouse.

Great workout! The instructors are very attentive, detailed, and give you a fantastic full body session. It is one of my favorite gyms.

Wonderful atmosphere. 5 stars!!!

The staff here are terrific. They asked me my goals and are helping me attain them.

Good prices, great location, not very crowded, has everything you need, classes and training sessions offered, very nice staff and management. They let me upgrade my membership without additional fees. Looking forward to a year of membership here and hopefully longer.

Very old equipment that needs to be updated and repaired. The leather portions/seats on a lot of the machines are cracked to hell. The treadmills have a thick layer of dust/hair between them. On a positive note, they do have classes that you can attend (yoga/high intensity stuff etc.) but then again a lot of gyms do. Nice staff as well.

Its better to have a gym near your house. Then you wont find any excuse like it is too far to go. The 19 does provide enough equipment for daily training. The only reason I give 4 stars is about the tidiness. There always some guys never return dumbbells, plates, bars to the right positions and leave chaos. Usually, in some other gym, the staffs will clean the mass. But it doesnt mean they are bad. Actually, all the staff are very friendly.

Quality gym with all the workout equipment you could need. Friendly staff, great hours, very clean and not a bad cost at all compared to other gyms in the area. Its never been majorly crowded even in the evening after work hours. Something to note is there are no showers in the locker rooms or towel service, but wouldnt consider that a make or break--probably what keeps it affordable. Highly recommend!

Very good gym and welcoming staff. Much better than the staff of Xsports down the road. I had a very bad customer service experience there. But glad that I left the membership there and joined this gym.

Perfect gym membership for $19/month. They have everything you need in a gym & fitness center. Extremely clean and tidy in the locker rooms and out on the floor. They have sanitizing wipe stations and the machines are always clean. I always see members wiping down mats and machines which is nice. The staff is very friendly and engaged. Lots of TVs all around. Not enough members take advantage of the awesome studio classes they have like Yoga & Circuit Training or Zumba. Best deal for a gym on North Side Chicago.

Good, clean place. The staff are nice and helpful, too. Pretty much all the machines are always working. A good variety of classes offered. Wish the locker rooms had showers or a sauna but its good for getting the workouts in.

Equipment is always available, staff super friendly and is conveniently walking distance from my job . Always have a successful work out

Love this gym! Always feel welcome and equipment is available every time. Good sized gym that isnt too overwhelming but not too small. Only suggestion is that if you want to do independent work outs on the mat in the open classroom, check the schedule on the website. Most classes are in the evenings so it tends to get busy. Definitely worth the money and in a great area!

Great Gym! Awesome staff, clean gym, and the best personal trainers! I train with Tim and he is the absolute best! Quick back story, I came from Florida already addicted to the gym. I went every day rain or shine with a goal to make my trainer in Florida proud of all my hard work. Sadly my trainer in Florida passed away, and I lost all motivation. I was gaining my weight back and became afraid to join a gym. I came across Fitness19 and was determined to get back to the gym life. I signed up for a personal trainer, and requested someone cool and fun, but who would whoop my butt into shape. That was Tim. He started training me and I found that fire in me again. Not only was he extremely sensitive to the fact that I had lost my last trainer, but he was ready to get my passion for the gym back into my system. We all know that training is hard, but with Tim it is fun, always exciting, and you get the best results! He works with you on everything! From your form, to the food you should eat, to the kind of work out you should do when you don’t meet with him. He is the BEST! He brought me back to the gym life and I will forever be grateful to him for that. If you are looking for the perfect trainer who will make working out less painful, more fun and get the best results, Tim is your guy! Thanks for everything Tim! I am very grateful you are my trainer and friend.

BEWARE, if you move to another state or location and dont come in person to the gym they will charge your card unless you pay more money to write a letter them informing them that you cancelled. This is not a good service to the customer. This policy makes no sense.

Friendly staff, not too busy, unbeatable price, joined about 4 months ago and I really enjoy it! Love the yoga classes, Ashley is an amazing instructor!

Great value. For the price, you get a clean, well-stocked gym. I usually go in the mornings around 6:30 and rarely have to wait for barbells (bench, squat, etc). By 7:15 the gym is mostly emptying out. The only things I wish they had were bumper plates and a rowing machine. Then I would have no complaints!

Small but good gym. they have most things you need and the staff is friendly. only drawback is that they don’t turn on all the lights so sometimes it can be a bit dim in some areas.

Incredible prenatal studio! Its not just a gym, its a community. Highly recommended

This gym is incredible. The people there changed my life. Karina and Mary are my favorite people. They are warm and friendly. They always greater me with a smile and motivates me to work hard. Dont forget the boss, Tony. This guy needs a promotion. Always looking to improve the total experience, and what a great guy. Thank you everyone at Fitness 19. Youve saved my life.With Love,Paramedic Stu Schnayer

This is a very cheap gym that fits my needs perfectly, as its a short walk from my apartment. Super nice staff and I love that its open till 11 pm, as late-night workouts are my favorite. Has a real squat rack, lots of free weights, all the machines I need. Not fancy, but just what I wanted!

This gym has everything I need at an affordable cost. Lots of free weights, machines, and a good amount of cardio equipment. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is absolutely spotless. The only downside is a lack of parking and it would be great if it was open 24 hours, but beggars cant be choosers when it comes to the price. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to lose weight.

Has all the equipments needed. Always clean. Stays open until late hour. Very friendly staff. Perfect choice for busy people who are looking for a perfect place for working out only. No swimming pool or climbing wall. But it has all whats needed to keep fit.

Fitness19 is a convenient affordable gym with extremely friendly staff.It is always clean and has all the equipment needed to get in a good workout.At times it can be pretty crowded, but the positives greatly outweigh this fact.

Cool place, friendly staff. Eric and Emily were greatly appreciated for their time and patience with me as I am new to yoga/ exercise and have suffered a stroke. Emily was my personal trainer for my intake evaluation and was excellent in making me feel at ease with my work out.

Good, value-focused gym. You wont get the latest or widest array of equipment, but they offer all the essentials (cardio, free-weights, squat racks, weight machines, etc.) at an excellent price. I pay around $12 a month (signed up before they opened several years ago to lock in that rate), but I see $19/mo deals with no initiation fee regularly.

The gym is in a basement so it is what it is. You get your money’s worth. BUT I found out today that the staff teaches English to an elderly man when he’s there. Like, what?! That’s the sweetest thing ever. Getting fit AND learning a new language? Now that’s customer service, y’all.

I have been going here for a few months now. Ive worked in the fitness industry. This place has the essentials to get a decent workout and the staff are responsive to the patrons. Really laid back gym to workout without the ego lifters and attention seekers at other places. Admittedly, its smaller than some of the other gyms in the area, but Id take that over dealing with the stereotypical gym environment.

Love this gym! Theres this hot bear cub there that makes the gym so much more enjoyable!

It is a nice place to work out, nothing fancy but has everything you need: equipment, classes. It is a clean place with fantastically friendly staff and great personal trainer. Jon - is the best!

If you are looking for an affordable gym thats for you. You will pay monthly around $19 to workout and if you wanna take specific classes such as Yoga, zumba you may have to pay for them. The environment is clean and has good workout equipments.

The BEST gym in Lakeview! Seriously.I checked out XSport and could only stand to be there for less than a month. I got hit with so many hidden fees and had to call corporate THREE times because their head manager wasnt showing any sympathy and blamed it on me. Not a good way to treat your customers. On top of that, I worked out in the middle of the day and always had the hardest time finding a bench because it was so busy!Fitness 19 has amazing customer service and is always willing to listen to their members. I truly appreciate their transparency! They know me by name and help me get motivated to workout. The facility is always super clean and well organized. And the best part!? I never have any issues finding a machine at any time of the day! Highly recommend and the price is UNBEATABLE! Talk to Tony, hes the best!

Jon is the best personal trainer Ive ever had. Ive been a competitive runner my entire life and Ive never felt better. He is a professional total body strength trainer you can trust and feel comfortable with.

Very convenient and offers great monthly rates especially during seasonal sales. Unlike other gyms, contacts to sign up or cancel memberships are Not at all complicated. Centered around membership satisfaction and the staff are super friendly. Definitely recommended gym!

Dont bother. They have almost no A/C in the main weights and cardio area. The desk guy basically lied that its not usually that hot (at 5am mind you), and another employee said they just installed a new AC unit and it just doesnt work right but they cant seem to fix it. I asked a girl working out there, and she said its pretty much always this way. I can workout for free in no A/C along the lake, so Ill keep my $30 a month thanks.

Nice affordable gym under a Walmart. There is nothing fancy (not even a shower), but its perfect for someone who just wants a workout everyday. Never gets too crowded (although you might have to wait for a machine for 30 secs if its right after work). The price and no annual contact is what sold it for me.

Fitness 19 Lakeview is great, the staff is friendly and my trainer Emily is the best smiling, challenging me to do my best, she makes almost fun to workout. And look forward to see what new workouts in store, she has helped me change my life. And I am grateful

Always clean. A little busy around 7-8pm on weekdays. A good variety of machines and workout space.

Its a nice gym, in general. Staff there is very friendly and this gym is very clean (I didnt notice any bad smell there, thanks to the staff that cleans there all the time.) Also, its very cheap there. But this gym is small and there are no showers. So if you are dirty, go to Bed Baths & Beyond and buy some towels. :)

The best things about this gym is the location and the price. The people are extremely nice. Its clean too.

Friendly staff. Clean and well maintained. Everything you need to get in a great workout.

The staff at Fitness 19 is very friendly and help make a great experience. They pack a lot of the right equipment in a relatively small space. Fair warning, it does get very busy around peak times (like after 5pm on weekdays).

Awesome place to workout! Simple, clean, and some classes. So inexspensive and convenient.

A little bare-bones, but super clean and a fantastic deal. If youre just looking for a place to run/lift weights, this is great.

Nothing good to say here. I signed up online for the gym and after moving to a different state I was informed that the only way I could cancel was to come in. Not possible.The completely rude and unhelpful manager informed me that the only other way to cancel was to write a letter. I asked if the charge would go through for the month and he said yes and that there was nothing he could do about it.So beware, you can sign up online but they will hold your card hostage and charge you no matter what.

You really cant beat a no-frills gym that only charges you $19 per month. It may not have all of the amenities that one could want from a gym but thats totally okay with me. Sign up at the right time and you can even pay $9 a month.

I joined in September but ended up cancelling because I found a gym closer to my home. Because I cancelled within 3 days of joining, I was told Id be refunded in 3-5 business days. I was never refunded. I emailed the gym, and I called. When I called - in mid-October - I was told my cancellation paperwork hadnt even been processed. The staff told me hed make a note to the manager to process, and I would receive a refund within 3-5 business days from that call. I have still not received a refund, and Im very disappointed in this total lack of customer service.

Nice club. But needs to learn and grow.

Great little gym with everything you need to get a good sweat. If youre looking for views and amenities then this isnt for you.If you want a budget gym that works if you make it work, then give it a try.

No complaints. Not fancy but has everything I need and the price is right. Good hours too.

This gym has everything you need and at the right price.

I normally workout at a Fitness 19 in Minnesota but went to this club when I was in Chicago on business and WOW. Great selection of equipment, very clean and friendly staff. If I lived in that area would definitely be my home gym.

Simple gym with all the equipment you need without the frills.

Never crowded. Plenty of machines to use. Friendly atmosphere.

Nice little gym tucked underneath the Walmart. The facilities are always clean and the staff is friendly. Not overly impressive equipment, but theres a nice selection and you typically dont have to wait for anything.

Has all the basic equipment at a very affordable price.

Nice staff, all kinds of equipment, tiny place without shower. Recommended

Love this gymCannot beat it.

Positive experience at gym. Trainer is patient and I have learned a lot about exercise

Id say that you get more than what you pay for at Fitness 19.If youre waiting to start a membership and its the fall... Black Friday is a great time to sign up. I got a standard membership for $19/mo... thats pretty unheard of in Chicago. Regular rates are not much more expensive at $25/mo normally. Im currently on the $29/mo plan which includes unlimited classes and an InBody scan each month with a consultation.A few caveats:-No rowing machine :(-No extras like a steam room, showers, etc. - but if you want that, you can go to LPAC or whatever and pay $100/mo (no thanks)-Tight quarters-When classes are in session, its difficult to do free weights/abs/etc because of the tight quarters (so plan accordingly)-Yoga classes are awesome but youd better be able to relax with a bright light in your face and constant white noise soundsJust try it out for a week and see if its something that will make you happy. I used to work out at an $80/mo place and really get the same use out of this gym.

Great hours, great staff, and most of all, great price​; this gym has everything​ you need.

Great gym, never seems to be overcrowded, staff is really nice, reasonably priced.

Friendly staff and the machines are all fairly new. A little bit small and cramped sometimes but a very good value.

Great staff, great gym, great price. Everyone is super welcoming

We enjoy the classes and trainer. Front desk staff is very friendly.

Friendly employees, a lot of machines but enough space to do your own thing. Up beat music and clean spaces.

Overcrowded, questionable cleanliness, & horrible management. Do yourself a favor & find a different gym. This place is awful, & there are surprisingly cheaper alternatives in the area.

Awful basement prison. Youre basically working out in a Bed, Bath and Beyond. Not even worth the $20 per month. Staff is rude and ineffective. Take your money and your muscles somewhere else.

Great gym with friendly staff, convenient hours and good equipment.

They have equipment and the things you need. No reason to not give it 5 stars in my opinion.

This place is such a rip off. They advertise low rates and than you get hit with all the fees. Somehow I was charged nearly 70 this month for a gym that is suppose to be only 19. This is just after spending nearly 40 to join. What a rip off.

Solid place to work out for a good price.

Great rates no unnecessary frills

Really affordable gum and very convenient

Very small gym, I wouldnt recommend it for anyone.

No towels but covers the basics well

It gets the job done and is cheap

Nice

Exactly what I need from a gym

Nice place for workout

Good little gym

Small, to busy from 5 too 8