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Forge Fitness

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😠 I used to love this gym. It was a great place and great environment but lately it’s been hard to even workout there between all the broken equipment, mirrors and lack of hygiene. The place looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in weeks, every mirror is either cracked, cover in spit and hand prints. Thei... People often mention equipment, workout, great, good,


Address

141 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Website

www.forgefitnesscl.com

Contact

(815) 356-9880

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (166 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours

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  • 1/5 What O. 1 year ago on Google
    I used to love this gym. It was a great place and great environment but lately it’s been hard to even workout there between all the broken equipment, mirrors and lack of hygiene. The place looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in weeks, every mirror is either cracked, cover in spit and hand prints. Their is chalk and dust covering most the floor, and the staff is hardly there anymore causing for their to be a bunch of random kids sneaking their friends in at all times. Extremely disappointed with the direction the gym has been going.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Duniesky p. 2 years ago on Google
    I got a rash in that god damm place due to the poor hygiene in the facility. The staff has been rude lately, is there any moral to demand people to keep the place clean and put equipments away ? No way ! HORRIBLE! They got clients because it was the only place opened during the pandemic.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Archie H. 2 years ago on Google
    A very good place to exercise. I am genuinely delighted. They have a lot of good quality equipment. Everyone cares about the equipment they use and brings them back to their place. The service is highly qualified and courteous. I highly recommend this gym.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best gym in the area for weightlifting. Plenty of benches, squat racks, and free weights. I have never had to wait for a station to be free, one is always open.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason V. 2 years ago on Google
    I just joined Forge after some time at Planet Fitness. I love the variety of equipment. Although smaller than Planet Fitness there is an abundance of equipment if not more than PF. Excellent variety of free weights. A true gym atmosphere not a social club. Best workout in over a year. Love the 24/7 access. Spent 2.5 hours there getting a fantastic workout. Love the place and so happy to have found it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cynthia C. 1 year ago on Google
    This gym reminds me of my uncle who talks about the old days, drinks too many budweisers and binges Yellowstone, but in a good way. Do I actually have an uncle like that or is it just me?.... anyways, in all seriousness this is going to be my gym for awhile.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacqueline R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great gym, great atmosphere, more than enough equipment and is always open. Highly recommend this gym.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex L. 3 years ago on Google
    The gym is absolutely phenomenal. Mike the owner is a really great and personable guy and will talk to all of the people in the gym. Considering this is probably the best bang for your buck gym in the area and all the people are non judgmental. Everyone going to forge is there to better themselves and to help others along the way. I've never felt any kind of malice of judgment while going here, and plan on staying for a while.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sky A. 1 year ago on Google
    Forge > Planet Super neat spot. Way better than my old gym. Best part is it doesn't smell like 25 sweaty dudes hudled in a portapotty
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S L. 1 year ago on Google
    Being new to the area, I knew I needed to find a gym that gets the job done. This is it. Simply put, it’s a gym that has everything I need. Great place to workout!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Marshall W. 1 year ago on Google
    They keep charging my card even tho we’ve cancelled membership a year ago lol. You call and no one answers. So yeah great place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Betty A. 2 years ago on Google
    The people who use this gym seem to be pretty cool for the most part, and they have a good supply of equipment. Fully recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David S. 2 years ago on Google
    This gym is for the big guys. While it caters to both big and small guys and several women we can all get a very good workout. Very busy when I was there but did not wait on equipment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to workout! Has all the equipment i need and it is well maintained. The staff is friendly and make you feel welcome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my second home, has been for over 5 years. Mike the owner is awesome, they have equipment you can’t find in commercial places. 2 sets of Dumbell racks in separate rooms. The places energy is unmatched. I’ve been to many gyms in my life. Trust me this gym is it. Don’t trust me just go in and take a look.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig K. 1 year ago on Google
    This is way overdue! I’ve called Forge Fitness My Home Gym and place I’ve chosen to conduct my own fitness business for most of this decade! Forge is by far the best facility around. This gym offers equipment you will not see in the big box gym and or little chain gyms. There are members of all fitness levels, but Don’t be fooled by the old school big swole meat head looking guys you might run into…they are all big teddy bears and most the time full of good Information they are more than happy to share with you if you need help. Mike, the the owner has continued to grow this gym by adding equipment and keeping up with the trends in the industry. If you are looking for a real workout, with motivation, and somewhere unlike all other gyms…check them out!

  • 5/5 Veronica O. 1 year ago on Google
    It has a variety of equipment for beginners and those more advanced. The staff are warm and friendly and always willing to help. A great place to workout!

  • 5/5 ql3x 1 year ago on Google
    i haven't seen any other gym nearby with the equipment that forge provides, definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Z A. 6 months ago on Google
    Forge is the real deal- nice old school feel that you won’t find anywhere else. Truly a place where you can feed off the atmosphere. 10/10 all day


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