UFC Gym

I love this gym! Everyone who works there is kind and acknowledges you when you come in. The trainers are amazing! Even the trainers who I haven’t taken a class with yet are friendly.
You can come in a take a couple classes and see how you like it and they do not pressure you to join or do the hard sell. If you like it, you join. That’s it! And quite honestly, I can’t imagine why someone wouldn’t like it! The classes will kick your butt and challenge you without a doubt! No matter your fitness level! And don’t worry… it’s not just a bunch of fitness models running around. But if you regularly take these classes and pay attention to what you eat… crazy good things happen!
Just try a class… you’ll see why it’s 5 stars!

I used to go to the one downtown, but since moved to the burbs and was very excited the Lombard location recently opened up. Ufc is by far the best one hour calorie burning Experience you can have. I found myself going to the regular gym and spending hours and not sweating or getting results. The trainers at ufc know how to push you every time.

I joined this gym because I needed a change from my regular workouts. The trainers are awesome and work us hard! Every time I go to a class, it hurts and I feel like I’m dying, but it’s exactly what I need. I’m not trying to lose weight or be all «hash tag beast mode.» I do it because in the end, it makes me feel great mentally and physically. I do have to admit, because of the classes, it’s nice to see changes in my body without changing a thing in my diet.
My only cons are that there isn’t a large variety of machines and cardio equipment. Also, there are no
babysitting services, which makes it difficult for me to just go to the gym whenever I want.

This review is based on one experience at the gym. I definitely want to check them out again!
So, I am not a boxer, cross-​fitter, or fit person. My exercise routine is mostly elliptical machine, walking, chasing a 5 year old on a scooter, and yoga. I was not ready for the intensity of this workout.
I recently attended a Unilocal FitClub event at the gym. When you walk in you are greeted by high intensity loud clubby workout music. For the class you stand in front of a gigantic punching bag. The workout is a mix of punching the bag, then doing cardio… like pushup, burpees, etc. Just when you start to get tired it is time for a short water break, then you move to another area and start sprinting. After the plain sprinting, it was a combination of burpees, mountain climbing, and sprinting. After another short water break, back to punching and cardio. Is it time to nap yet? Next is another water break then about 300 variations of situps… and finally some cool down stretching.
The gym offers free trial classes. I think there is a link on the Unilocal profile. I am definitely sending The Hubs to check it out. Their membership includes unlimited classes and use of the gym. I would imagine if I went here regularly I would get fit pretty quick.

UFC Gym is a great atmosphere with awesome trainers/​coaches. They just started a new class called TRX which I am very excited to try out. I attend classes and/​or PT sessions 5 times a week and every day is different. I have created great relationships not just with the employees but other members too. There are other activities that you can attend outside of the gym put together by members or one of the trainers. Such as Swallow Cliff with all those stairs and also Starved Rock. This isn’t just a gym, it’s family. Each trainer offers different things in their classes which I find fantastic. It’s not predictable! You will feel welcome as soon as you walk in the gym!

Hands down this is absolutely the best gym in the area. There truly is no comparison. There is no high pressure sales pitch, its more like a club than a business. There is a weight area, full size MMA cage, numerous heavy bags, along stretch of turf area along with plenty of various exercise equipment ranging from battle ropes to medicine balls. The atmosphere is so laid back and welcoming and quite often you will see the relationships in the gym extend outside as well. By far the best gym I have been to yet and the fight team consists of undefeated champions who are also trainers at the gym. This is as real as it gets!

If you read through my reviews, you will find a number of gym reviews… that’s because I gym hop, and I’m not afraid to admit it. Part of the reason is, I’m unhappy with the place, or it gets «old» and the other reason is that I’m just changing up my workout routine.
I’ve been a fan of boxing now for the past two years… that workout has remained constant in my life. Pushing 40 years old, I will never fight anyone in a ring, however I find boxing to be an amazing workout, not to mention great stress relief! I was a former member of Title Boxing Club where I learned the basics… there, you will find more of a heavy cardio workout, and going through the motions of boxing. Also, all of their trainers on staff do not have boxing backgrounds. Here, that is not the case. Their format is much different, and forever changing so you will NOT get bored here. And… their trainers know their stuff!
I tried this place before their grand opening… they had a weekend of free classes. At the time, I had just signed up for a number of things at my other gym, Lifetime Fitness, but this place was definitely in my back pocket. It’s new, it’s clean, and the energy there is great!
Fast forward to last week… staff changes were made at Lifetime Fitness which left me to find another place to get my boxing workout in, so I made my way back to UFC. I reached out to Mike, the owner before heading in this past weekend, and he granted me the Labor Day weekend special, which is the same deal they ran during their Grand Opening. Not only is this a cheaper option for me now, but it’s also extremely convenient as they have classes here 7 days a week and they include wee early sessions to night time sessions. They offer all kinds of boxing classes such as boxing, kickboxing, MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and more! There are also machines here, weights, and cardio machines so you can get in a full workout, even if you don’t feel like boxing. Mike has created more of a «community» at this gym offering all kinds of events and outings as well… so it’s more than just a boxing gym!
I plan on being here a while for sure, in fact I’m even ok with being a member at two gyms currently so I will NEVER get bored!
This place is located near the intersection of Roosevelt & Main in Lombard… close to XSport & Crossfit, but nevermind those… this is the place you need to check out, AND your first class is free. You also won’t get the heavy sales pitch here… this place sells itself!