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2828 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657
4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been able to work out recently, as I've been pretty sick, but when I work out, I have gone in the mornings. The mornings are wonderful for working out there. Even if you go at 5:30 am there…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you enjoy going to work out and waiting in line for a half hour to use any equipment, this place is for you. They also make you sign a 2-year agreement which sucks when you find out you hate the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I joined a couple of months ago and so far I would say that the gym is OK.. The machines are decent and there are plenty of them, however they need more free weights for women on the second level. My…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a decent gym. It gets busy at times, especially the cardio stuff. But I mainly use the weight room, so it doesn't cause me any problems.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
F-ing awful. There. I said it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't do it! Although this gym may boast some incredible views and a wide selection of machines, I urge you to not get involved with Bally's. Here's why:
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, it's better than the one up by Clark & Howard. It would be nice if the treadmills were all up and running and I didn't have to wait over 10 minutes in the winter time to get a treadmill, and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dump. Where do I start? 1) Not that cheap if you're just joining--I recently joined a much better gym that's nicer by a factor of 10, yet it's only costing me $18 a month more. 2) Nasty, dirty,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I've been to a total of 2 different Bally's Fitness in my life. This one sucks compared to the only other one I've been to. After moving here from the west coast to go to law school, I had to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a member of this gym for 5 years. When I first joined, I soon found out that I could have gotten the membership for less if I had bargained. When I had issues, I got nowhere with either the gym…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As far as space, this is the place. The machines are newer than the one on Webster, they have flat screens, two floors to separate the meatheads from the runners/bikers/ellipticals, there's a pool &…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, if you want a fancy posh gym go to LPAC. If you just want to work out then Bally's has everything you need. Except towel service...... Putting that aside I've never had a problem there. Everyone…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You get what you pay for. It's cheap and dirty. I hate putting my things in the lockers because they are so gross. The pool is a swamp. I'm a swimmer and that was the biggest selling point on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i got suckered into a 2 year contract because I didnt read the fine print and I was blinded by the need to lose my muffin tops. i think the people that go here are strange. Im pretty odd myself so for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A security guard in the men's locker room? First time I saw that made me want to turn around. I've worked out here a few times with friends who are members. Staff seems okay--indifferent really which…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my gym, used to. There are no frills here. You get no free towels, you get no super friendly service, (hell many times I would have taken semi-friendly), the equipment is standard and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for several years. The only reason I continue at this club is because I am addicted to my class and the teacher who leads the class. Because of this, I have the yearly rate for…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This gym you get what you pay for which is a lot of machines and a low price. I have went there, on and off for ages, and it has the basics, which is all I need. I don't care if the staff is…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this gym gets packed, no, they do not have a towel service or other bells and whistles, yes the guy who signs people up is a chode, but the location is phenomenal. Tip: To sign up for Bally's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WORST GYM EVER! I signed a contract here 3 years ago when I started law school and was trapped thanks to Bally's excellent business practices. I can't wait to find a new gym and be done with this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bally is a bare bones gym. You won't find premium amenities - no towel service, sauna, spa, etc. And the showers look pretty gross. However, if all you're looking for is a treadmill, elliptical, and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The classes are good - if the instructors show up. I like the weight lifting classes and the yoga/pilates. I wish they offered more classes on the weekends. Gym hosts lots of hot guys...and the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's like that dmb song, 'you pay for what you get.' sure the gym is sweaty and overcrowded but for $34 bucks a month i'll live with it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Cheap . . .REAL CHEAP. Cons: Well lets see . . .
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
15 years at East Bank Club gave me a certain snob status for gyms, but damn I found it harder and harder to make it down there and so no matter how great it was - I wasn't going. Ballys Century -…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for 2 years when I first moved to Chicago. Its in a great location if you are within walking/jogging distance to the gym, since parking is a mess and expensive. I found it to have the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I too go to the Bally's on Clark. I think this one is a more crowded (and probably because it's so crowded) dirtier than other bally's (like the ones downtown near where I work). I think the 3 year…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dirty, gross!!!! Did a pilates class....floor is always crawling with dirt and grime, im sure they never clean it. I stopped going when i looked up from my mat and saw a BLOODY BAND-AID next to my…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Now, here's a crappy gym! If i could, I would give this place ZERO stars. Very dirty, over priced, rude service, and creepy members. When i went into this Bally's for consultation on membership, the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A slew of mixed emotions came over me when I realized I FINALLY paid off my Bally Finance fees after three years. No longer "under contract" it feels good now to only pay the smaller "dues fees" each…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Call me stupid, but I got caught in a 3 year contract with these guys. There is really nothing good I can say about this place. Who charges you $45 a month and doesn't even supply towels. The…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't have much money to put down so I got suckered into $70/month for YEARS. What a mistake! Nothing special about Bally, just a crowded meat market no matter which one you visit. Even their…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My neverending and cheap ($12) Bally's membership has brought me to this club on Clark and Diversey. I've heard horror stories; but in all honesty, it's a pretty decent gym. Definitely much nicer than…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a hell of a lot nicer than the one on Washington. I go here on the weekends. It's a lot roomier and has more equipment. Seems cleaner as well.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not trying to brag... but I work out, a lot... and since I travel for work, I've been to a lot of gyms. That being said, the bally's at clark and diversey is not as nice as its counter parts.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you are serious about working out, go someplace else. The staff is rude, unfriendly, and will never go out of their way to help you. No-one racks their weights (and according to the manager, they…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm starting to like this Bally's. I am not a fan of the people up front. They're just sort of rude. The store in the gym couldn't break a $20 so I couldn't get a bottle of water. The guy wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually my favorite Bally's despite some of the previous reviews. Part of it is probably because I don't go during peak times which can be really annoying. I really love this place because…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I go to this gym is because the elliptical machine is always broken in the exercise room of my apartment. The customer service is terrible & you have to sign ridiculously long…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I *have* to work out, I'll go to this gym cuz I know I'm not going to get hit on by the men here. & really, besides a couple elliptical machines & one of those ab roller…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is a decent gym. I joined it literally the first day I moved to chicago, only because I knew that if I did not join a gym that was close by I would not go to the gym. However, I agree the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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Is it possible to think of Bally's without hearing "The Sign" by Ace of Base playing in your head? I...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please go here only if you are are totally desperate. The sales people suck and are rude- they pressure you to become a member on the spot and try to sign you up for the longest possible term. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
An absolute dump. When I had a membership to this club it was not uncommon to wait close to a half hour for a treadmill unless I went at 10:30 a.m.. They do not have nearly enough room or equiptment…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an ok gym. The one thing that drew me to this spot was not only the location but also the pool and hot tub. Although everytime I have tried a spinning class it has never happened. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bally is a necessary evil. They do their best to keep it full and crowded, while ignoring my repeated requests for seven (7!!!) years to please, please just buy two or three more curling bars. They…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my gym - I hit it up 4-5 times a week. Love the classes - they offer so many and even though it does have a tendency to get crowded - there's plenty of eye candy around, too. Plus, there's a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is a pretty nice gym! There is a lot of machines, tons of room to do abs,ect. There is also a small pool and hot tub which is always a good thing!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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