Planning to join a Gym - any recommendations ?
Mar 31, 2006 | 7:35 am
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Planning to join a Gym - any recommendations ?
Hi All,
As above, was wondering if anyone had any recommendations regarding a gym. I would prefer a slightly more upscale place,i.e. happy to pay a little more but want to make sure it offers a lot.
Right now I like the East Bank Club the best from what I have seen so far,but it is a bit harder for me to get to. Ideal location would be Lakeview/Lincoln Park area..
Thanks
JohnG
As above, was wondering if anyone had any recommendations regarding a gym. I would prefer a slightly more upscale place,i.e. happy to pay a little more but want to make sure it offers a lot.
Right now I like the East Bank Club the best from what I have seen so far,but it is a bit harder for me to get to. Ideal location would be Lakeview/Lincoln Park area..
Thanks
JohnG
Mar 31, 2006 | 1:20 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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if the lincoln park athletic club is anything like the evanston branch, it's a great gym - I'd definitely check it out if I were looking for a gym in the LP area.
Mar 31, 2006 | 1:36 pm
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Location: Chicago, IL
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Spend one day on the roof top deck at East Bank in the summer and convenience won't matter 
That said, I dropped my membership several years ago when I moved to Lakeview and my office in the loop moved to the suburbs.
That said, I dropped my membership several years ago when I moved to Lakeview and my office in the loop moved to the suburbs.
Apr 5, 2006 | 4:42 pm
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I can't speak to where you should go since I have great access to my gym at work and don't need anything else, but I have heard from several friends who have left the EBC for other places. The general consensus was that it was a great place to strut and be seen but not so great for a serious workout.
Apr 6, 2006 | 12:49 am
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When I lived in Chicago, I was a member of Multiplex/Fitness Formula. Loved it!
Apr 10, 2006 | 4:42 pm
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