Number One Gym is an excellent place to work out. Its not the largest, but the community is fantastic, and the owner Gerry is professional, communicative, and full of helpful advice. The price point is excellent and it has all the equipment you would need to get a great lift. Great bang for your buck and I would recommend this gym to any type of gym goer, beginner to experienced.

I was there yesterday, it’s small but it’s amazing! Has everything I need and it’s clean. I loved it soooo much. I’m coming back and bringing my boyfriend. & the owner is such a sweetheart. It’s wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Southport fitness, worth the train ride.

Was a member for a little over a year and was very sad to leave. Number One Gym is incredibly affordable with just about every piece of equipment you could want. Moreover I loved the community. Everyone, especially Jerry, is welcoming and friendly.

#1 Gym is a great place to work out. Its very much a community gym with lots of local folks working out. The equipment is great and the space is not crowded. The owner, Gerry, is a great guy and is very involved in making sure the place is clean and taken care of. If youre looking to be seen, this isnt the place for you. But if you want to work out, not be bothered and go to a no-frills type of gym, this place is for you. Id highly recommend.

#1 Gym is awesome. The gym is very well organized, management is friendly and it is never too busy. I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area looking for an affordable place to workout.

I had a really wonderful experience with Number One Gym. Everything from the services offered to the friendly staff were top notch. I really cant think of a single thing I would change about the place. If I hadnt moved down south, I wouldve continued my fitness journey with their facility. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Great gym, clean and very friendly staff. Jerry, the owner provides great service to his customers !

I have been working out in this gym for about two years and I have no complaints or regrets so far. The staff is very respectful and nice. The members are very considerate and we all together keep the gym organized and clean mostly at all times.

I liked my trainer, hes professional in all ways. He helped me a lot on that day since I really wanted to be sexier this year. Equipment is in good condition, people are nice to one another like in a friendly community. Highly recommended!

This gym is incredible. They have a fantastic facility, top-of-the-line equipment, and a fantastic working environment. Good service from friendly staff, as well as a super clean and comfortable gym for all! It comes highly recommended!

Ive been a member of a few gyms and can honestly say this is the nicest gym Ive been part of for the cost.

This is hands down the best neighborhood gym in Chicago. Perfect location, amazing owner and amazing patrons. Would recommend this gym to anyone in the Lakeview area!

I had an excellent experience with Number One Gym. Gerry is a great guy, and you can tell he cares about both the gym and the members.

This is a great neighborhood gym and Gerry really cares about his members. Would highly recommend.

The owner Gerry is so helpful and kind and laid back! I was so glad to find a gym open when I did and at low capacity so it was like having my own personal equipment when I was there. Nice regulars and great neighborhood.

Great gym, great price, no complaints!

I was a member for 2 years and was always happy to spend time there! Only had to cancel my membership because I left the neighborhood, but if I lived any closer Id have definitely kept it going. Its a good space with all the machines and weights you would ever need, and in a good location within the neighborhood. I highly recommend it.

Number One is a great gym with all of the necessities. Gerry is awesome. He worked with me to arrive at a flexible membership plan that aligned with my travel schedule. Hes also super knowledgable and always willing to offer the occasional training advice.I would highly recommend Number One gym to anyone looking for an affordable option that takes no shortcuts.

I had a wonderful experience at Number One Gym! The equipment was always clean and there was rarely wait time to use any machine or weights. The best part by far was the owner, Gerry, who was always there to help and greeted you by name.

By far the best gym in Lakeview. Gerry is a great owner and looks after the gym diligently. It’s very affordable, and has all the amenities needed. Highly recommend joining here!

Gerry really cares about his gym, as well as how his members are doing and is always looking to help. If youre in the neighborhood, highly recommend this gym.

As weird as it may sound, Number One Gym is one of the best things that happened to me after moving to Chicago. I first moved to the city living on the corner of Sheffield and Belmont. I did plenty of research on gyms in the area and not only was Number One Gym very convenient for me, but it had great reviews and seemed like a great place for my fitness journey.The first experience I ever had there was with Gerry, who is as nice as they come. He remembers every single member by name and is more than happy to have a conversation with you before/after your workout. He makes you feel so welcome and is very low pressure when discussing memberships.Needless to say, I signed up and loved everything that came my way. Not only does the gym have everything you need from a workout standpoint, but Gerry and all of his members are so welcoming and friendly that it makes it a great place to workout for everyone. I was very fortunate to not only gain a ton of strength and knowledge on fitness and weight lifting, but I also made some lifelong friends at Number One Gym.I moved around the city to locations that made the gym less and less convenient throughout my remaining years in Chicago. Leaving the gym had never crossed my mind. I was beyond fortunate to be a part of this community and ironically is one of the tougher things to leave in Chicago. I recommend Number One Gym to anyone in any area of Chicago as the price will be right, the members will be welcoming and Gerry is a great guy!Happy lifting, Number One!

Growing up in a small town this gym took me right back into my element. Everyone is friendly, classic rock is always playing over the radio, the Owner Gerry knows most members by name and always greets you with a warm hello, and although it’s by no means a massive gym, the equipment is more than sufficient to get the job done, and many of the strength machines are higher quality.Additionally many personal trainers call this gym home, are always very friendly and helpful to regular attendees, and offer very competitive rates.The gym has its busy periods (early morning rush between 6-8, after work around 5) but pop in outside of that and you’ll likely find it’s just you and a few trainers with their clients. Which many would find is a huge plus if waiting for equipment is a pet peeve.Lastly parking is rarely ever an issue and in most circumstances free if you know where to look out front, another huge plus if you’re a commuter looking for a place to stop on your way to or from work.If you live in the area I couldn’t recommend it enough, and even if you’re a commuter it’s located close to the Red Line, parking is a breeze, and there’s no frills or hassle with the sign up. At the very least I recommend popping in to check it out and see if it’s the vibe you’re looking for. For a couple hours a week it’s my home away from home and that’s why I give it a 5/5

This is an awesome local gym....Gerry is fantastic. This gym is no frills and has everything you need. Its never too crowded and in my three years working out here I dont recall ever having an issue getting on a piece of equipment I wanted to. All the other members were very courteous and everyone just kind of keeps their heads down and gets their workout in. Worst part about moving to the suburbs is that I wont be able to go to Number One Gym anymore.

Spent a summer at number one gym because I was in town for an internship. Gym was exactly what I wanted it to be and for a really good price. Owner was very nice and cared about the people who worked out at his gym. Would recommend to anyone.

You cant ask for a better gym. Period. The space is so welcoming and non-pretentious, and Gerry - the owner - is so friendly and caring. The gym has a surprising amount of equipment to satisfy all your exercise needs. We sadly had to end our membership when we moved to a new neighborhood, and I can honestly say the hardest part of the move was saying goodbye to Number 1 Gym.

The owner Gerry is very nice. The gym is a perfect neighborhood gym. Has everything you need on hand to get the job done for a good workout.Gym also has trainers if you need help with your workouts and nutrition. Trainers are independent so you dont have to deal with pushy sales pitches.

Great neighborhood gym! It’s in the small side but has all equipment you could need. Even during rush periods there would be open machines/spaces. Gerry the owner is very welcoming and friendly which creates a great atmosphere. I was sad to leave this gym when I moved to a new neighborhood.

Personally, this is the best gym that I have ever been into.

I was a member of Number One Gym for more than 6 years and never gave a second thought to joining another gym.Not only was it always clean and organized, but Gerry got to know each and every member by name and made them feel welcome. Hes also quick with tips for new exercises and connections with personal trainers.If you live in Lakeview and are looking for a great place to work out, its hard to beat Number One Gym.

I cannot recommend #1 Gym enough. Hardly ever have to wait for equipment, conveniently right off of the Red Line, and friendly staff.

I lived a half a block away for 4 years, and was proud to be a member of this gym. Gerry is one of the most genuine people I have come across, and he is was as welcoming and friendly as one can be. The gym has everything you could need, and is very rarely too crowded. Youll start to notice a lot of familiar faces, and not get the intimidating feeling of bigger chain gyms. Cant recommend it enough.

A phenomenal gym. always enough weights and sane prices

Lived in Chicago for 2 years, and one of the only things I truly miss (along with deep dish pizza) is Number One Gym. Very fair price, almost never have to wait for a bench or treadmill, plus plenty of free weights and machines alike. Gerry is a good guy who has no problem making accommodations for the members.If you live in Lakeview and need a place to work out before/after school or work, this is the place to go!

Great gym for lifters! Has everything you need and I hardly ever had to wait for a rack/bench even during peak hours. Gerry is super friendly and helpful if you are new to working out. Can’t be beat for the cost.

I went to this gym for almost 12 years (2005 - 2016). Easily the best deal on the north side & probably the entire city. The annual deal is only a fraction of what other memberships cost. And when I joined there werent any b/s membership fees--which I am sure is still the case.The gym is always clean and the equipment is usually in good, working order. I rarely saw anything that was out of order for more than a day.Jerry, the main owner / operator, knows all his members from day one and makes a special effort to make sure that their workout experience is the best it can be...within reason. He is always open to any requests or suggestions on how to improve the gym.This is a no frills gym that is an excellent deal relative to the price.

Good gym. Great price. Jerry is negotiable and reasonable. Not super fancy but has what you need. Perfect if you just graduated school, live in wrigleyville and need to workout before/after work. Great value and Jerry knows your name.

This gym has everything you need and at the right price. The owner Gerry is extremely welcoming and knows everyone at the gym. I highly recommend this place.

This gym is for the person who is serious about working out, whether doing weights or cardio. It has just about every piece of equipment youd want to use. What pushed this rating to five stars are the people. The owner, Gerry, gets to know all the members and is responsive to our needs. One of the coaches, Ted, is happy to answer your one-off training and nutrition questions even if you are not a client of his. Overall, the members of this gym are a community of good people who care about fitness and support each other in achieving their goals.

Has all the equipment you need at a great price, good atmosphere, well maintained, owner is a good guy (if you have questions about health or fitness he can help you out and has a network of other specialists who use the gym for different types of training), good location off the L, was here for a couple of years and never had any issues.

Ive worked out at a lot of gyms and by far this is one of the best. Its got everything you want in a non-commercial gym: its clean, its not packed, the people that workout there are friendly, the price is right, and you really do feel like a member, not a number. The owner, Gerry, is there all the time, knows everyone, and is an awesome guy. Definitely a one of a kind place.

This gym has everything you need for a good workout and is very convenient since its right off of the Belmont redline stop. If youre in the area, this is the right place for the right price. Gerry, the owner, is the man and truly cares about maintaining a good workout environment. 10/10 gym for me.

Gerry is super nice. Gym has what you need to get a great workout in. No frills, no fuss. A bit hot though.

The owner Gerry is a nice enough guy, but I would highly caution anyone who is serious about working out from signing up here. A few particular reasons in general:- Gym will feel crowded around 15 people- Hours are very limited (close @ 8/9PM)- Owner does not prefer to have people lifting heavy weights...I see him walk around the gym every now and then and ask people to go lighter or be more careful setting down weights. This one is fair on both sides, damage of equipment should not be overlooked, but I’ve seen it many times when the weights were set down with caution and relatively gently, but he is a very high threshold for what is acceptable in his mind- Limited equipment- Owner only lets you carry around water bottle and phone around the gym, bags/extra sweatshirts, etc. not welcome.Would caution for serious gym go-ers.

Dropped in for one day and Gerry could not be more accommodating. Everything needed was here for both my wife and I who do completely different types of workouts.

#1 is a great local gym. The type of place where the owner knows you by name and says hi to you at the door. On the small side but theres never a problem getting weights or equipment. They have more tools than big box gyms, without all the frills.

I was a member of this gym for a couple years after having memberships at several others in the Lakeview neighborhood. It has everything one could want without the pretension or the loud, annoying muscle-heads. Gerry, the owner, is great to deal with and really cares a lot about the gym and its members. He knows them ALL by name, even after just one meeting. The location is extremely convenient and prices competitive. Its seldom crowded so machines and weights are usually available. Sometimes on weekend mornings I would be the only one! It was fantastic. The only reason I had to leave was because I moved to Mexico City last month. Highly recommended!

Great gym and a great price

This place is perfect for people looking for a classic gym with a ton of machines, a ton of free weights, and little to no crowds. The gritty appearance adds to the atmosphere.

Great small and affordable gym. Gerry is welcoming and offers flexible memberships plans.

I was a member of #1 Gym for a year before I moved to a different area. The owner Gerry is very personable and friendly (he knows all the members by name) and I never had trouble waiting on a bench, machine, or treadmill.

Small gym (more of a store front really), thats more often empty then not. Jerry (?) runs the place and is usually sitting at the front desk. Doesnt have any features of the larger gyms outside of a bathroom.Pros: Cheap, relaxed, empty, good mix of equipment and absolutely no pressure about anything as far as signing up or canceling.Cons: small, no extras, no parking.

Small gym. Nothing special ... but you dont need anything special to get in shape. Clean, cheap, friendly. Gerry is a good guy. Great weight set up.

A very small, basic gym. Just has the basic and somewhat outdated weights/machines and treadmills. Its so small that when its busy its somewhat dangerous to work out there (people are lifting weights very close to one another). Its a little pricey for what youre getting. In the summer it can get very hot and humid inside. Not sure if they turn the AC on, and if they do its not sufficient. Youll work up a sweat standing in place. On the upside, Gerry is very friendly and will give you pointers if you ask for them.

Small gym but never too crowded. Good for weight lifting.

Friendly environment and great to see familiar faces each time.

Great neighborhood gym

Everything you need without the crazy price

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