Anytime Fitness

I am shocked by some of these negative reviews I am reading on here about the facility and the owner Mike. I wanted to shed light on what this gym is really about.
Before reviewing I want to make it known that I have been to several clubs all around Illinois. I have also been a trainer at some of these clubs, my specialty is corrective exercise and I have been a fitness professional for 8 years. I also am a Director of a children’s fitness center so I know what is required of a gym and owner.
Most of these reviews center around Mikes policies with cleanliness of the gym. The most he asks of people is to have gym ready shoes and not leave bags all around. If it is too stressful for you to change into clean shoes to keep the cleanliness of the facility, then this is not the place for you. At larger chains such as Xsport or Lifetime of your shoes track in mud or anything else, they have multiple employees who can mop the floor (if they even bother to) and it’s always fun avoiding wet spots in a gym near weights.
Mike wants to keep a respectful gym besides just being clean. This means clean up after yourself, don’t throw around weights and don’t disturb other patrons. This is not a powerlifting gym that caters to heavy lifts slammed on the floor and loud screams to show off your weight. You don’t need to slam down your deadlifts (use 2 yoga mats on the floor to cover noise) and you don’t have to loudly grunt out reps. If I can bench 300lbs without screaming then you can lift your weight and breathe properly.
Mike has created an environment where people support each other, the staff is always helpful and kind and you aren’t soaking in other people’s sweat or stepping in dragged in mud or dirt.
This is a fitness center that is properly run, clean, affordable and great place to go if you don’t fee comfortable at big chain centers where ego is the most exercised muscle.
Mike is a military man who served this country and goes out of his way to greet and talk with every member. He does not tolerate disrespect and as a member for 4 years now I agree with that decision.
This center is not for you if you can’t be clean, kind and respectful.
This center is always clean, there is a big cardio section with all updated machines. Great free weight sections with standard squat rack, smith machine and multi-​use cable machines. There is also a big studio room which you can use the TRX systems or if you like to workout in a more secluded area.
If this sounds like the place for you then call Mike and come in. Be respectful, think of what really matter in a gym and enjoy!

I will never join this location, here’s why:
To me it is all about customer service especially when trying to get new members and customers.
I stopped in today to the Anytime Fitness on Rickert and began a tour with Mike, who apparently is the owner.
The tour began at the front door where Mike told me their shoe policy, which is that you change your shoes at the front door before entering. As a potential new customer and someone who had never heard of this at any other gym I asked further questions to understand.
Typically I ride my bike to the gym already dressed in gym clothes and don’t bring a big bag. With that said, I asked Mike what is the policy of I enter in my gym shoes. He asked if I had a problem with the policy and I said I was just trying to understand the policy. He then said we could end the tour right then and there if I had a problem with this policy.
Next I told him that I had never heard of this at any gym, and that his attitude was leading me to not join. I asked if there was a manager or owner, he said it was him and that I could leave.
This may have been a misunderstanding on my part or his part, but that attitude was shocking to me as a person running a business.
Mike, you lost a potential customer today. Perhaps you should be more patient when someone asks questions.

I’ve been a member for 5 years and highly recommend Anytime. The gym is always clean. The equipment is kept in good repair. The owner Mike and his staff are always friendly and respectful. The studio area is a big plus.
Great place in Naperville to access a gym 24 hours a day at a reasonable cost.

I joined Anytime Fitness for a few reasons.
1. It was listed as part of a network of clubs that participate in my heathcare provider’s fitness program.
2. 24 hour access.
3. Access to all Anytime Fitness clubs worldwide.
Well, apparently #3 is not true.
I decided to try the Naperville location one evening on my way home.
It’s not my home club, but my key fob let me in.
I used a treadmill for 20 minutes, wiped it clean and left.
The next day, I received a voicemail from «Mike the owner» to call him back.
When I called back, Mike informed me that although I was respectful of the facility I could not return.
What?
He proceeded to tell me that because Naperville is not my home club, my visits would have to be paid individually by my insurance company to him.
He proceeded to tell me he doesn’t participate because he doesn’t want to have to wait forever to be paid but I could go to Oswego.
What!!!
Wow, what a joke.
Honestly, I have to thank Mike for recommending Oswego.
It’s a much better club, is cleaner, has newer Life Fitness lfconnect equipment and the owners are not douchebags.
Thanks Mike!

I have been a member at the gym for 2 years, it’s the cleanest gym I have been to and it’s not just particular days. It’s as clean, everyday all day. The members are very respectful towards each other and there is never any conflict in using the equipment. For people that value their time and intend on getting a productive workout this is the place. Mike and team run a quality establishment, it’s definitely an asset to the community.

Cleanest gym I’ve ever been to! I go usually around 8:30 p.m. and I love the fact that I am one of the only people in there. I can get what I want done with ease and at a quick pace.

I am not sure what the people praising the owner Mike are on but I will say they are completely blind.
I travel for my job and use hundreds of Anytime fitness facilities around the country and have never been disrespected of judges like I was at Mikes facility.
His rules are:
* Clean shoes (every gym is like this. And that is no issue).
* No slamming of weights (of course I understand this as well. You want to keep your equipment nice but dropping weights 2 inches to the ground after 15 reps is not slamming weights).
* No grunting (Well all I can say is if your going up in weight and your trying to push out your max and you give a slight grunt is hard not to do).
After a college finished a set of isolated bench with 85lb dumbbells he lowered to the side and dropped them 2 inch. Mike immediately ran over saying that you are slamming weights and grunting to loud. If you can’t follow the rules you need to leave. My college replied «really, that is slamming weights?» Mike then replied with «get out, now your mouthing». I was kicked out as well by association. As we were leaving he said he was going to call the cops.
I would steer clear of this gym and head to Aurora Anytime! It is only 6 miles down the road and was a great gym with a great atmosphere to lift.
I believe Mike needs to open a curves instead of and Anytime!

This is the cleanest gym I have ever been to! Mike the owner is extremely welcoming he is always greeting everyone with a big smile. I’ve never had to wait for a machine it has its busy times but it’s never crowded. I’ve been a member of xport, ballys, life time and no gym matches the privacy and quality experience that I’m getting from Anytime Fitness. Love this gym.

Like a few others on here, I filled out the info for the Unilocal free trial offer, but my work schedule got in the way so I didn’t get a chance to use the first week of it. I called the gym, and Mike answered, who bluntly told me they don’t participate in the free trial. I asked why they don’t, since I was a bit confused as to why it is listed on the Unilocal webpage. Mike replied «I don’t know how much more blunt I can be with you. We don’t participate». Mike then asked what gym I went to previously, and when I told him it was a One Life Gym, he cut me off and said «I don’t think we can fit your needs». I have never been inside this gym, since I was never given the opportunity, but needless to say I don’t see why you would talk to a prospective customer this way. Everyone else on here has raved about how great this Mike guy is, so I don’t know what the deal was. I guess if he replies to this, his response will speak for itself.

This gym is great. Has all the equipment you need, an extremely nice and welcoming owner, and is always so clean.

I filled out a Unilocal offer to try this gym out for a bit before I made the commitment to join. But apparently they don’t do trials. So while I got a phone call thanking me for my interest, they let me know I would not be able to try the facility before joining. So basically they expect you to make a commitment without trying it first? Never mind. Thumbs down.

Buyers remorse. While I’m not completely dissatisfied, I’m not completely satisfied either. Now I know why they do not offer a free week. I probably wouldn’t have joined if I had a week to «try it before I buy it.»
Like others said, it is very clean and well maintained which is a plus and worthy of a star. other star worthy qualities include ample parking, 24 hrs, not «overly» crowded, and for me it’s super close.
Why I’m not satisfied… While I realize I go at probably the busiest time it is pretty annoying that there is only one machine for everyone to do squats, bench, incline press, etc. having a few more cages or individual benches would be nice. Especially when one guy (or girl) uses it for an hour. Again, not a huge deal but annoying when you have a plan then have to change it because there just isn’t any other option. I’m hoping at some point the owner will expand the cardio options past treads, one type of elliptical, and old school bikes. An arc trainer, cycle bike, rower, Jacob’s ladder would be nice. I know, I know, the same equipment was there when I signed up but I really didn’t feel like I’d get this bored after just only a month. It probably is fine for those people who walk on the tread for an hr playing solitaire or use the elliptical with no resistance but for those of us that like to switch it up and actually sweat/​push ourselves there are very few options.
I guess before you sign up really think about what you want in a gym.

I had a great experience at this gym and highly recommend anyone try it out!
I was looking for a gym in Naperville close to my parents house as I travel in from out of town. I spoke to the owner, Mike, who was nothing but friendly and accommodating. The gym is super clean and has everything you need. If your looking for a gym in the Naperville area. you need to stop in here.

I have been to many gyms like lifetime, x sport, and la fitness. but after fighting the crowds and the broken machines. I was driving by Anytime Fitness and decided to give it a chance. I remember meeting Mike Stark for the first time about two years ago now and going on a tour of his really military clean and very up to date health club. I really like the location because it is really close to the house. I like how mike is very in tune to what the club needs. He is also very friendly and welcoming to everyone who enters his club. I am very happy being a part of anytime and would highly recommend it to friends and family if it will fit their needs when it comes to joining a health club.

Over the past 20 years I have belonged to four other health clubs, two of which closed. Anytime is the best gym that I have ever been to.
Anytime Fitness is a no frills, clean fitness facility where one can get a complete body workout with no long lines and muscle heads grunting and dropping weights.
The owner, Mike, is there five days a week, is polite, and will do everything possible to make your fitness experience pleasant. He has always been honest and upfront about finances.
My wife takes a weightlifting class twice a week with several other women, and she loves it. The trainer, Patty, is very knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition.
This club is perfect for someone is serious about health and fitness and is not looking to stand around and socialize.

Clean, clean, clean, CLEAN! With private bathrooms (probably standard for anytime fitness gyms?), clean shower, up to date equipment, and a nice, lowered light room that I use for stretching. Mike, the owner, is fantastic! What a phenomenal customer care experience. I have never had to wait for a machine, or switch machines because one is taken. Never used the personal trainers here, so cannot comment on that. They also have massages/​chiropractor available at the location.

My requirements for a gym are pretty basic: early morning hours, reasonable pricing, not too crowded and clean. I found all this at Anytime Fitness. Mike the owner is a great guy too.

Needless to say Anytime is open 24 hours, so it is first and foremost convenient. It’s also very reasonably priced. This is definitely the cleanest gym I’ve ever been to, to the point of anal-​retentive-​ness. It has everything you need and nothing you don’t– (I’m not one for swimming pools and tanning salons) — all the standard gym equipment, well-​maintained.
The staff and fellow members are generally very considerate, and although it’s a tight-​knit community of sorts, you can find plenty of privacy. And although the gym is small, I’ve never had to wait for a machine or felt I didn’t have room for my routines. I’ve had good and bad experiences with the personal trainers, but everyone is well qualified. The owner/​manager is energetic to say the least, and he goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. ChiroSport, the chiropractor’s office located inside the gym, is excellent as well!

Open 24 hrs a day, every day. Mike, the owner is very interested in your experience at his gym. At times he will call to wish you a happy birthday or why haven’t you been coming…
All the equipment is in great shape (most of which looks brand new) and the facility is immaculate. I would not have an issue taking a shower here or using the bench. Mike and team are seen cleaning the equipment several times daily.
Great music and the a great sense that everyone that works there cares about you and your experience.
I would recommend highly to anyone.

As someone who actually attends this gym, I can say it is a great place to workout. They have a cap on members so it is not busy now and won’t get busy. There are busier times, but it is never crowded. I am able to set up a circuit and do it without 10 guys stealing my weights in the middle.
People are very friendly and you can’t beat the hours. It is reasonable in terms of cost as well. Also, since there are so many, almost anywhere you go now has a gym you can go to. I have used that feature many times traveling for work.
If you are looking for a social scene, rather than just a place to workout, this is NOT the place for you… But that isn’t me.