| Tue | 06:00 am -08:30 pm |
| Wed | 06:00 am -08:30 pm |
| Thu | 06:00 am -08:30 pm |
| Fri | 06:00 am -08:30 pm |
| Sat | 09:00 am -02:00 pm |
Great gym! I highly recommend the personal trainer program
It was quite impressive to work out together under one roof as this facility is for both genders.The features are:Clean washrooms, steam room as well as classes, cardio and strength building equipment.
Great facilities and a great staff. Hardly ever have to wait for equipment, even during peak periods. Are they the only affordable gym that has figured out the correct ratio of cardio and weight training equipment? It very well could be the case. I've been a member for 5 months and it has been a blast.
Great gym! I highly recommend the personal trainer program (if Andrew has an open slot, you'll want to take that ASAP).
I really liked this gym. The fitness classes were the best! Werq with Heidi and Zumba with Yara were legendary.
Consistently positive over the two months I've been going so far. Trainers are fantastic, the atmosphere is positive, the equipment is new, plentiful, and in great shape, and the desk and cleaning staff are very on top of things and are some of the nicest people you'll meet.
Consistently positive over the two months I've been going so far. Trainers are fantastic, the atmosphere is positive, the equipment is new, plentiful, and in great shape, and the desk and cleaning staff are very on top of things and are some of the nicest people you'll meet.
Love this gym and everyone in it! Great experience meeting the staff and an incredibly convenient place to work out.
Love RNG at Merchandise Mart. They are courteous and really try to work with your budget to get you into the gym. The gym is one of the cleanest I've experienced in my "work-out life." My only complaint - wish they had more lunchtime cardio classes. But their space is limited so I get it. Glad I found this spot.
Love RNG at Merchandise Mart. They are courteous and really try to work with your budget to get you into the gym. The gym is one of the cleanest I've experienced in my "work-out life." My only complaint - wish they had more lunchtime cardio classes. But their space is limited so I get it. Glad I found this spot.
5-year member. Excellent mix of equipment for any type of workout or class. Reasonable crowds, so you can always find space for the machine or routine you want. Continuous upgrades over the last 5 years. Most important -- great staff, from the cleaning crew to the trainers and owner. Joyce, who helps keeps the gym clean, exemplifies the personal encouragement and motivation that makes RNG great.
5-year member. Excellent mix of equipment for any type of workout or class. Reasonable crowds, so you can always find space for the machine or routine you want. Continuous upgrades over the last 5 years. Most important -- great staff, from the cleaning crew to the trainers and owner. Joyce, who helps keeps the gym clean, exemplifies the personal encouragement and motivation that makes RNG great.
I've been going to this gym for 4 years and I love it. This past year, I've been doing PT with self-proclaimed "Master Trainer" Jordan and I'm seeing some great results! I'm in the best shape of my life and couldn't be happier.
Updated review (as of March 28, 2018): I have been taking dance fitness classes since undergrad (19 years, sheesh) so I jump at the chance to take any of them. Even fitness classes with a good playlist can win me over.
I started going to this gym because a co-worker talked me into taking a Gentle Yoga class one time, and a little under a year later, I'm still a regular. I've poked my head in several of the classes since July 2017, but here are my favorites.
* WERQ: Although I thought Grace was one of the most fun dance instructors I've ever had and she's since left, I really like the new instructor Heide too. Grace was hilarious because my boss and at least two other onlookers/co-workers asked me "Who is that redhead dancing so hard at the front?" My response, "That's Grace. I don't even think she realizes she's teaching a class. She zones out, and the rest of us just try to keep up." I thought she was super entertaining for that reason alone. I walked in the gym and felt like I was in a nightclub almost immediately, and I hugged her and told her I'd miss her. Fortunately for me, Heide has a similar vibe (it is more than obvious when her favorite songs come on because she will start kicking, twerking away, and "whoo"-ing with extra energy). She picks great songs and routines too, so I'm relieved that RNG found a replacement that I could really get into. As long as I can get into the songs, naturally smile while dancing, and burn calories, I'd go to that class regardless of where I worked. (And I'm extremely disappointed when a meeting is scheduled at the same time.)
* Barre So Hard: Sometimes Emily is trying to be funny, and other times she's just naturally funny so there's a pretty good chance I'm going to try to stifle a laugh in her class. But she's not playing around with her workouts. Some of the weight training "and tuck, and tuck" workouts make my legs shake. There have definitely been moments where I had to take a breath between barre segments, but her music selection always drags me right back into it.
* Chisel: I think this class is going to kill me, but I am sold on it. I'd taken Body Pump a handful of times, which was cool but I lost interest. I can't quite figure out why I like Chisel more. Neomi is not messing around anymore than Emily is (I wish their classes were on different days so I didn't have to choose). Both of them push you just hard enough to not slack off in class and feel like you accomplished something. I have only taken Chisel with Neomi so I'm unsure about the other instructors. I like her though, although I'm exhausted after I leave.
And when I am too busy to take a class, I also enjoy freestyling on the machines. They're always clean, in working order, (most are) far enough apart so I don't feel weird working out next to someone, and the shower area is notably clean. I commend the maintenance staff for that because with so many people in and out of there, that can be difficult to do.
Update: The WERQ instructor who I had to get used to before turned into my favorite instructor out of all of them. And then she moved the last week of December. Best wishes in your new journey. I jokingly told her the class was not going to be as fun without her in 2018. Unfortunately, my joke turned out to be true. After hearing a lecture from the new instructor (who was six minutes late and didn't seem to care) about why we need to smile while dancing, the music being stopped to make sure everyone in class got The Butterfly right, and why we need to look like we're having more fun, I'm kinda over WERQ. I still enjoy River North Gym, but I think I'll try other classes instead, ones in which I can just enjoy dancing instead of performing for the instructor. I now TRULY appreciate how cool it was that the last instructor zoned out and just let us do us. That made me want to dance harder ... and smile.
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I enjoy this gym. I started going because a co-worker talked me into taking Gentle Yoga. It was even cooler when my previous HR rep was the instructor for a few weeks. Huge fan of WERQ class although the instructor is in her own zone and may as well be at the club. My boss and I are amused by it. Took me a little bit to get used to WERQ, but now it is my favorite class. And the instructor for Barre So Hard is pretty funny and chooses some of the BEST songs to play during class. Power Yoga kicks my butt, but I feel stronger and more flexible afterward. I will occasionally get on the machines. The free body wash, towels and showers are convenient for when I work out at lunch. Overall it is a cool experience.
Update: The WERQ instructor who I had to get used to before turned into my favorite instructor out of all of them. And then she moved the last week of December. Best wishes in your new journey. I jokingly told her the class was not going to be as fun without her in 2018. Unfortunately, my joke turned out to be true. After hearing a lecture from the new instructor (who was six minutes late and didn't seem to care) about why we need to smile while dancing, the music being stopped to make sure everyone in class got The Butterfly right, and why we need to look like we're having more fun, I'm kinda over WERQ. I still enjoy River North Gym, but I think I'll try other classes instead, ones in which I can just enjoy dancing instead of performing for the instructor. I now TRULY appreciate how cool it was that the last instructor zoned out and just let us do us. That made me want to dance harder ... and smile.
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I enjoy this gym. I started going because a co-worker talked me into taking Gentle Yoga. It was even cooler when my previous HR rep was the instructor for a few weeks. Huge fan of WERQ class although the instructor is in her own zone and may as well be at the club. My boss and I are amused by it. Took me a little bit to get used to WERQ, but now it is my favorite class. And the instructor for Barre So Hard is pretty funny and chooses some of the BEST songs to play during class. Power Yoga kicks my butt, but I feel stronger and more flexible afterward. I will occasionally get on the machines. The free body wash, towels and showers are convenient for when I work out at lunch. Overall it is a cool experience.
I love the energy & positive atmosphere of RNG the most! However, I love the engagement between RNG (trainers/ employees) and the Members to help them gain success! Great Job TEAM! - BRI
I love the energy & positive atmosphere of RNG the most! However, I love the engagement between RNG (trainers/ employees) and the Members to help them gain success! Great Job TEAM! - BRI
I enjoy the convenience of the location. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly. Also the towel service is great and convenient allowing me to freshen up after a workout.
I enjoy the convenience of the location. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly. Also the towel service is great and convenient allowing me to freshen up after a workout.
I enjoy this gym. I started going because a co-worker talked me into taking Gentle Yoga. It was even cooler when my previous HR rep was the instructor for a few weeks. Huge fan of WERQ class although the instructor is in her own zone and may as well be at the club. My boss and I are amused by it. Took me a little bit to get used to WERQ but now it is my favorite class. And the instructor for Barre So Hard is dope too and funny. Core Yoga kicks my butt, but I feel stronger and more flexible afterward. I will occasionally get on the machines. The free body wash and showers are convenient for when I work out at lunch. Overall it is a cool experience.
Excellent staff, professional and knowledgeable. Gym equipment is always functional and it's the cleanest fitness establishment in the entire Chicago-land area, well done!!
Great gym with good vibes! They recently updated their gym as well to make it more spacious. If you're looking for a great personal trainer, I would HIGHLY recommend you ask for Jordan Prewitt.
Best Gym in the city!!! You will find there the best community to workout with and motivate you. I immediately felt I belonged there... And if you're looking for a trainer, you'll meet at RNG the right one to push you way pass your goals and make you love the pain!!! Mine was Emily, an amazing coach who adapted to me, worked on my weaknesses, made me a way healthier person and enabled me to squat a human being... For the heck of it!!! Thanks Em, Thx RNG, soooo excited for the fun to come and for the new location!!!
The training staff is the best around, and the gym itself is a great space with a wide selection and a fantastic location.
Excellent staff, professional and knowledgeable. Gym equipment is always functional and it's the cleanest fitness establishment in the entire Chicago-land area, well done!!
Excellent staff, professional and knowledgeable. Gym equipment is always functional and it's the cleanest fitness establishment in the entire Chicago-land area, well done!!
Great gym with good vibes! They recently updated their gym as well to make it more spacious. If you're looking for a great personal trainer, I would HIGHLY recommend you ask for Jordan Prewitt.
Great gym with good vibes! They recently updated their gym as well to make it more spacious. If you're looking for a great personal trainer, I would HIGHLY recommend you ask for Jordan Prewitt.
