LifeStart – Central Park Athletic Club

Play from theof the sport !
Sports development of the whole
Improve nutrition and physical aspects .
*Human Mechanics find professional help from experienced players Or those professionals of human performance Degrees teaching MB, ME, MP and plyometrics and nutrition
Look deeper into sportsmanship & relationships with others, both on and off the court, and providing concrete tools to make changes.
Value you the whole person^grasping values where seen and taught. These improve concentration, relaxation, confidence, centeredness, and fulfillment in life!

Great gym to escape all the other local places. Directly between work and home and that keeps me from cheating on days.
I’ve tried consistent years of Lifetime, X-​Sport, LA Fitness, etc and end up hating the amount of people that clog up the gym. Like many others here, I came due to my BCBS /​Care First credit for free entry. For $ 25/​month to my insurance provider, I could access this and many other gyms (including LA Fitness).
With a friend of mine, we came every other day for years and loved how empty this place is, and the crowd that it brings. Think business crowd instead of high-​school meat-​head. The pool is almost always empty, the equipment is vast, and things are kept in repair.
I did miss the ²⁴⁄₇ availability provided by Lifetime, but there are few times I really utilized that benefit. As of now, my condo has a very nice gym so I don’t stop by anymore.

I joined the wellness program through BCBSIL which for $ 25 a month allows me to access thousands of gyms coast to coast,
So far this place is the best of the locations I have visited. This gym is in an office building so it doesn’t tend to get overcrowded. I had the lap pool, dry sauna and whirlpool all to myself at 330 PM.
there are plenty machines, basketball court, track and yoga class rooms
The locker room is super clean with towel service, locking lockers, shampoo, conditioner and body wash in every shower and a wet sauna.

The locker room is clean. Towels and soap are provided. There’s a good mix of gym equipment.

I usually work out a lot, and I would argue that this is a great place if you’re into lifting and swimming. The weights are organized very well and the place looks really clean. The biggest plus side to this place is that there are not a lot of people who lift here meaning that you don’t have to wait for a long time to lift! Another great thing is that they a steam room and a shower place, so I feel very clean and refreshed after walking out!
The down side would be that no one is really at the front desk, so when you call, they can’t pick up the phone. There’s not much option for weights or machines, but they have the basics at least. Wish it was a little cooler near the weights area, but it’s not overbearing.
Overall, this is a great recreational facility — just that there are several down side. The money is worth for this gym compare to those low-​end gyms.

My husband gave me a gift certificate this summer for 1 month membership here.
I am not a big fitness person. I went there for the hot tub and check out the club.
I went almost every day in the morning and in the afternoon during the week. The staff are friendly. The cleaning lady cleans the showers from top to bottom every day. The locker room is very clean with hairdryers and everything else you may need.
I like the environment because people are friendly and they have been with the club for a long time.
It is nice and not too many people at the time I went. I tried to go at off hours. The pool, hot tub, and sauna are nice and clean.
Only con is the steps to get to the club from street parking and down to the pool/​hot tub area. May be there is a different way to get there without the steps.
They have classes also but I did not try them.
You can signup with Blue Cross Blue Shield for a discounted membership if you are part of BC/​BS.

I came to be a member of this gym after enrolling in the BCBS fitness plan, though my insurance. For several dollars more than certain low-​priced gyms I’m getting quite a bang for my buck. Here’s the rundown:
Locker Rooms — Free towels that are always replenished, nearly every toiletry needed to shower (even free razors at the desk), lockers that have keys on them (free), steam room, ample shower space. Always see the housekeeper, at least in the men’s looker room.
Cardio Equipment — A fairly standard amount of bicycles, treadmills, ellipticals, etc. Hardly ever a wait. I can come here on a Saturday afternoon and be completely by myself.
Weights — They have the basic weight machines and free weights, not as extensive as an X-​Sport or LA Fitness, but gets the job done with creativity.
Pool Area — Fairly clean 4-​lap pool, also in there is a whirlpool and a sauna. Depending on the time, I can come here later in the evening and have the pool to myself. Family swim is available on weekend afternoons.
Other Perks — Mostly older clientele, so they’re there to work out but not be fanatical about it. Staff appears to be knowledgable and for the most part approachable. Underground parking is available, which is a plus in inclement weather. For an additional fee, they have laundry service. I’ve never been persuaded into a single supplement or service here!
Definitely worth a try!
Also, seem to have training sessions for the high school kids here, and they seem all well behaved, so not an issue.

Tired of the chain gyms and having sports supplements shoved down your throat? Give this little gym a try. They were recently purchased by LifeStart and are revamping the whole club, the prospects look nice and I would join now to lock in the great membership price.
They don’t have childcare, but they do have kids swimming and HS athletic training. They do have onsight Physical Therapists and very high standards for those employed — must have a 4 year degree in fitness related field and be certified in what you teach.
Trust me, you don’t want to put your health and fitness in the hands of a high school student who has had a weekend course and ceritication by XYZGym.