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Bally Total Fitness
6821 Dempster St.
Morton Grove
847-967-5800
www.ballyfitness.com |
Chicago Fitness Center
3131 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
773-549-8181
www.chicagofitnesscenter.com |
Health Track Sports Wellness
875 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn
630-942-9600
www.htsw.net |
Who we talked to |
DANNY SHENDOB, FITNESS COACH |
CHRIS ORTIZ, SALES REPRESENTATIVE |
ALLAN MILLORA, MANAGER |
What are the monthly fees? |
$40
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$30 |
$75/individual, $110/family |
Do members have to sign a contract? |
no, month-to-month
option offered with 30-day
money-back guarantee |
yes, one-year membership |
no, 30-day money-back
guarantee |
How long is the free trial period? |
one week |
one day |
30 days |
What free classes are offered with membership? |
all but salsa |
all aerobics, Pilates, spin,
power pump, co-ed kickboxing,
abs, women on weights,
womens boxing |
all but belly dancing |
What are the center’s hours? |
5:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Mon. – Thurs.; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.,
Sat. and Sun. |
24 hours, 7 days a week |
5 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Mon. – Fri.; 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.,
Sat.; 8am – 8pm, Sun. |
Is an indoor or
outdoor pool available? |
yes; indoor pool and jacuzzi,
wet and dry steam room,
sauna |
no |
yes, indoor pool, outdoor sundeck |
Is on-site day care available? What is
the fee? |
yes, included in membership |
no |
yes, included in membership |
Describe the gym’s
atmosphere and clientele. |
“Our demographic is 23 and up.
The goals are usually to lose
weight and keep in shape.” |
“The age range is 18 – 75 but the
majority are between 21 – 50.
Most want to tone up and take
cardio classes, but a lot of
triatheltes come to our gym, too.” |
“We have a very
wide demographic.” |
What practical advice do you give
clients who struggle to squeeze working out into their busy lives? |
“There are 168 hours in a week.
If you can’t find three hours to
work out for your health, you
need to analyze your priorities.” |
“We are always open and
it only takes a few hours a
week to stay in shape.” |
“If you have time to watch TV,
you have time to work out.” |
Tell about the best success
story you’ve ever witnessed. |
“A person came in here
weighing 500 pounds.
A year later, they are
down to 270 pounds.” |
“We have a man that started
at 240 pounds and lost 70
pounds. He became a
personal trainer here.” |
“A lawyer that couldn’t even
run a half mile when he started
lost 60 pounds and can now
run two hours straight.” |
