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Urban Athlete
4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
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An
Review №1

I go for open gym. High quality equipment and ambience. Great people. Never overly crowded. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Ri
Review №2

I love this gym and after taking my first class I have become addicted! The class sizes are usually small so the trainers can take time to help you. All of the trainers are awesome and very helpful! I walked in never having boxed in my life, but with the help from the trainers they have helped me improve my form and technique. They also offer kickboxing and boot camp if you prefer taking classes! I would highly recommend to anyone! Overall, great staff and facility!

Fe
Review №3

Paul was so friendly and welcoming. Ann and Rick were very helpful too. Amazing vibe!

Om
Review №4

Very chill, good gym. Very no-nonsense if you want to lift/cardio and equipment is not crowded at all. Havent done the classes but looks like they are very popular. Professional staff, very clean. Very highly recommended if youre looking for a serious, clean, no-bs gym that isnt crowded.

Ma
Review №5

Excellent customer service. Nice gym. The only thing I would change is to add more cycling classes with teacher who will motivate you;) but it is just my personal preference

Ev
Review №6

I love this place. I love that I can go workout anytime, day or night! The staff is super friendly and totally helpful with any questions you have. They are always willing to help you learn something new also!

An
Review №7

Pleased with the workout received. I know that the gym will be back at the high energy workout facility that it was before the pandemic.

As
Review №8

I highly recommend this gym! It offers a neighborhood friendless with an upscale look. The classes are all run by trainers which eliminates the need to have your own.The spin class is one of my favorites because it offers bikes that move with you. I have never seen this before! Definitely recommending this gym : )

Ch
Review №9

This Gym is incredible. The moment I walked in there was nothing but great service and hospitality. The atmosphere of this place is exactly what you want in a gym. I was impressed with the gyms cleanliness, diversity in classes, towel service, new equipment, the list goes on. I would highly recommend this gym.

Jo
Review №10

I have been at Urban Athlete for 3 months and am still amazed by the variety of exercises they use in the classes. The trainers are great. I really appreciate the attention in class and their willingness to help me outside class. I am not the most athletic person, so the extra help on my form has gone a long way! The gym is always clean. Most importantly, the members are really friendly! I have never been to a gym and met so many new people. I would recommend this gym 100%. I am glad I made the choice to come.

Vi
Review №11

Ive been a member at Urban Athlete for almost two years now and am thoroughly satisfied with their services. Every trainer is certified, experienced, and well-informed. Staff and trainers truly care about all of the clients, creating a very welcoming environment. The facility is extremely clean with several options of weights and fitness equipment plus modern machines. If youre a fan of group classes, Urban Athlete offers a wide variety and the small class sizes allow for personalized attention by the trainer to ensure perfect form. Couldnt recommend a better place to train!

Be
Review №12

This place is great. I do personal training here. I am a runner and have had some knee problems that they have helped me work through.- Parking is simple. They have a lot, regular parking on the street, parallel parking, and street parking. The parking is zoned and they have parking passes inside.- I have taken classes here. All our taught by Personal Trainers and they really stress good form on mostly compound exercises. What I like is all the classes are different and it keeps me motivated.- I received a Fitness Evaluation and Movement Screening the day I signed up. I have talked about this gym enough that two of my friends now do Personal Training here and they also had the same experience.- Trainer knowledge is great! I have had several good trainers in my life and these guys rank up there.The entire staff has been really supportive to my needs. I love the small gym feel and could not see myself anywhere else.

Br
Review №13

Urban Athlete is great. Grant (trainer) has really helped me improve and correct some issues I had. All of the trainers are very knowledgeable and goal oriented. The classes are effective and fun. AJ (owner) is great too. He seems to know everyone by name. I would highly recommend.

Ry
Review №14

I’ve worked with a number of their trainers on a personal level as a client and on a professional level co-managing patients / clients as they transition out of rehab and back to regular exercise. These guys are first class. This is truly a special gym and they have something for everyone, whether it’s their wide array of classes for all ability levels and interests or their top notch custom tailored personal training. Have total trust in this group and it’s the only place I’d recommend to a patient.

Ja
Review №15

Been a year now since Ive been working out at Urban Athlete and its by far the best gym Ive ever worked out at. Trainers and staff are awesome and very helpful in every aspect. The workouts are some of the hardest Ive been through which equal results. Its a an incredible community to be a part of! Highly recommend

Ch
Review №16

I have been with the gym for 6 months and I love how friendly the front staff are. They always greet me and make sure they have plenty of coffee and fresh towels on staff. They even complimented me on my shoes!

Sh
Review №17

Fantastic gym, easily the best in the neighborhood. Great instructors, well thought out space. I love the art, surprisingly makes a difference

Co
Review №18

Great Gym! The entire staff is helpful and concerned about me reaching my goals. The heart rate based classes are awesome, and the small class sizes and attention to proper form have really motivated me.

L
Review №19

Ive been working out for over 10 years but after joining Urban Athlete Im in the best shape Ive ever been. The classes offer a lot of variety and the trainers are great at keeping everyone motivated. I truly enjoy spending time in this gym and would recommend UA to anyone, beginner or experienced.

Ke
Review №20

I have been a member for over 4 years and have been personal training the entire time. All of the staff are friendly, helpful and gym itself is always clean and inviting. My trainer, Grant Wenger, is the Best! He has really improved my health in all areas. I cant say enough good things about this gym and the experience.

Bi
Review №21

This gym inspires, motivates, and makes me want to be there. I WANT TO BE THERE! Ive never felt that way at any of the four previous gyms Ive belonged to in life.The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and although Ive not worked with the trainers yet, just seeing them with others tells me the know their stuff!The place is immaculate and well organized and the clientele is respectful and includes all body types and fitness goals.Other perks include borrowable parking passes for the dozens of zoned spots right out front, cool towels scented with eucalyptus (?), and everyone at the front desk knows you so theres no pass or ID to have to carry.On my way there now.

Ma
Review №22

Each trainer is dedicated to helping you become your best self. Whatever barrier you have

Je
Review №23

If I could give it one star award, I am new to the area and was looking for a new gym put my credit card on file and my fiancée left me which we are 45 minutes away after 20 minutes of them actually showing me the entire gym they told me that my flip-flops were not acceptable and I had to leave I have never been treated this disrespectful in my entire life and I agreed to all the expensive payments that they wanted and I am extremely insulted so I’m sitting outside the parking lot for another 45 minutes until I get picked up very low class gym unbelievably rude, I highly recommend not going to this gym. very overpriced for the service I have no problem paying what they ask but the service is absolutely horrible. if it was possible to give zero stars I would definitely give them zero stars.

To
Review №24

Very friendly and helpful staff. They greet you by name when you walk through the door and genuinely care about how youre doing and progressing on your goals. All the equipment and tools you could want in a gym, with a space thats open and excepting on everyone.

M
Review №25

Great place! Love my trainer! Dropping the pounds. Best trainer Ive ever had. Tons of classes.

Jo
Review №26

Been having great success with my workouts at UA. The staff has been very helpful by providing me tips to improve my form and take my workouts to the next level. Lifting more and getting bigger. They also have a great service that is helping me with a knee injury which is healing nicely.

Za
Review №27

Ive found great success at Urban Athlete despite being wholly uncoordinated and grossly overweight and out of shape when I first walked in the door there.I love this place. I think its a great value. And I recommend it without reservation to any consumer whos serious about physical fitness.All I do is show up and do the team training classes to the best of my ability. I rely on the trainers for expert guidance and patience. They have never once let me down.The facilities are impeccably clean. The equipment is well maintained. The front desk crew is unyieldingly friendly even at 5:00 a.m.And A.J., the gym owner, has a sharp eye for little details that I suspect is one of the most important factors behind the way Urban Athlete functions like a dynamic, well-oiled machine.

Ja
Review №28

Ive been a member at Urban Athlete for over 4 years now, and can only say great things about the gym, the trainers, and the other members. Ive done personal training with a few different trainers in the past, and all have been excellent. I really like all the classes and the trainers go above and beyond to make sure you understand good form, and they are happy to help with any questions you have about your own personal fitness goals. The whole gym is clean, tidy, organized and very well appointed. Ive never felt more comfortable at a gym before. Parking is easy and it is extremely convenient if you use the Metra or CTA brown line.

Ch
Review №29

I have been a personal trainer for 16 years and this is the best gym/training studio I have ever been a part of. If you are serious about fitness this is the place for you. Professional trainers, friendly staff, clean and great music to workout to. Cant beat it.

Gi
Review №30

Beautiful gym, great classes. The staff is always super helpful and friendly. I love this gym.

Mi
Review №31

Great gym...beautiful space with some really excellent trainers.

Ty
Review №32

So this is not my gym. I came here to do Vo2 testing and RMR Testing. I am a runner and have been having knee problems. After the test the trainer took me to the floor and looked at my knee. He suggested some exercises and stretches to help. I was really surprised when they didnt even try to sell me anything! If i was closer to their location this would be my gym! A really great team that went the extra distance to help me. Thanks again UA!

An
Review №33

Awesome space! Friendly staff and great classes.

Se
Review №34

Overpriced, especially for sub par trainers. The parking situation is horrible, even for Chicago. Fancy bathrooms though.

Ra
Review №35

Urban Athlete has me enjoying the gym again. I joined UA when they were at their old location, but the move a few blocks North cemented what is my best experience with a gym, ever.People: From the friendly hello by Autumn at the front desk, to the ability to talk directly to the owners, AJ and Nelle, and just a lot of down-to-earth clients who dont take themselves too seriously (but do want to get healthier), all make this a great place to join. Im always comfortable working out here with both the trainers and fellow members around.FacilitiesIm a huge fan of the new space. This is the gym Id build for myself if I had a warehouse and a whole lotta cash. Theres a great locker room, a cycle studio, a class studio, and a workout/equipment room that meets the balance of limited space, a lot of equipment, and thoughtful layout so that you can get your workout done and not trip all over people. The facility is always clean and the climate control is solid.Training and ClassesThe training mentality at Urban Athlete is designed to suit the needs of each member. They find out, early on, what your state of mind is regarding training, your goals, and the amount of push you need. Then, they customize your plan based on the feedback you give. I never feel pressured, but I appreciate the motivation I get when I need it.You have three options at UA when you join: Personal Training + Gym/Class, Semi-Private Training + Gym/Class, or simply Gym/Class access.I decided to use a trainer (Grant) for the first time ever, and the results have been terrific. Not only have I made great strides in my own workouts, my sessions with Grant have me walking away with a stronger core (my personal goal) and a knowledge about physical health I didnt have before. I cant recommend him enough if you decide on a trainer.I never took classes before joining Urban Athlete, but I now take a few routinely (Urban Flow yoga and Urban Restore yoga with Jaime) and some when I feel like it (Urban CSC and Urban Power). The other people in my classes are just like me, not trying to kill ourselves, but wanting to get in shape and needing the push a class setting can give.Bottom LineIf you are looking to get more than the economy gym experience, then Urban Athlete is a terrific option to consider for all of the reasons above. AJ and crew should be proud of what theyve built over the years in Urban Athlete, because its impressive.

Se
Review №36

Great staff/trainers, friendly environment.

Ha
Review №37

Great classes and people!

Ka
Review №38

The trainers are not very knowledgeable. A baseline movement assessment was not even done before they began training me.

Information
38 Comments
4.7 Rating
  • Address:4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
  • Site:http://www.urbanathlete.com/
  • Phone:+1 773-334-2201
Categories
  • Personal trainer
  • Athletic club
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor cycling
  • Nutritionist
  • Gym
  • Physical fitness program
  • Wellness center
  • Yoga studio
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–3pm
  • Tuesday:8am–3pm
  • Wednesday:5am–9pm
  • Thursday:5am–9pm
  • Friday:5am–9pm
  • Saturday:5am–9pm
  • Sunday:5am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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