Zip Fitness Harlem-Foster

7300 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, USA

Address:	7300 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, USA
Phone:	+1 773-853-2305
Site:	zipfitness.com
Rating:	4.4
Working:	4:30AM–12AM 4:30AM–12AM 4:30AM–12AM 4:30AM–12AM 4:30AM–10PM 6AM–8PM 6AM–8PM

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Reviews 17

Steven Briggs

In attempting to cancel my membership due to moving out of the area, I attempted to contact the gym via phone to process the request. I asked if the paperwork they needed could be emailed, or faxed, or found on their website, but no, you have to physically go to the gym. When challenged on someone living out of the area being required to come back to the city to process a simple cancellation request, the reply I got from that worker was "if you were smart you would have cancelled it before you left." First, no this is 2016 and consumer protections do indeed exist. This organization is a fraud because it relies on predatory payment practices to maintain client membership. Second, what a mouth and attitude from their employee. I dont know who she was, but no one deserves to be treated with the level of blatant disrespect I received on the phone. I sincerely doubt that if I came down there, in person, that I would be treated with the same level of, dare I say dickishness they showed me. These are the true colors of this franchise and company. Caveat emptor, friends.

NLS S.

I have been going here for several years now. The staff is friendly. There is ample parking and it is free. Zip is located in a strip mall a few doors away from Royal Sushi. Locker room could use better cleaning. The bathroom area and showers are clean. There are privacy areas for changing which I appreciate. I run 10-miles everyday at 4:30 am. Gym is dead empty when it first opens (during week). Treadmills are well maintained. Decent equipment for doing arm and leg weights. Very, very affordable per month (under 15). The stretching area is super small. In fact, go to the womens locker room area and stretch there (much better) or hit up another area of the gym to stretch. The stretching area is always crowded making one feel like a sardine in a can! Ample televisions with a variety of shows, news and sports. This is not a meat market for picking up other people. People who work out here are not very friendly. They come to work out and quickly leave. This isnt a place for making friends or meeting a work-out buddy.

Laura Koziej

I love this place. Its cheap, clean, and the machines work. When the original workout mats became torn and busted, they were quickly replaced with new ones. The staff is constantly checking to make sure all wipe containers are full and are friendly and professional. Every time I am there, there is one of them clipping a lock for someone who lost their keys and they are some of the nicest people, no nasty attitude whatsoever. The locker rooms and bathrooms are also very clean. While it does tend to get crowded during the "rush hour", there are enough machines to use one while youre waiting for the one you want. In the end, it is awesome and I highly recommend it.

Matt Dickson

I have a feeling that most people who have rated this facility highly are not using the free weight area. For cardio and machines I would say they do a pretty good job but the free weight area is a joke. I have yet to see a bench that doesnt have substantial tears in it, many of the dumbbells are missing the little plate that tells you how much it weighs (so you better hope they have been racked correctly), some dumbbells actually have weight plates that are coming lose (which seems downright dangerous). They really need to invest some time and money in the free weight area of this facility.

Anonymous User

For basically 50 cents a day this gym is one hell of a deal. I go at least 4-5 days a week with my girlfriend. We both love how clean the gym is and how there is a vast and varied selection of equipment/machines. They also have rows of tvs in front of the machines, so you can watch the sports game, Judge Judy, the news and more, making those 30 minute jogs entertaining. It doesnt matter if your overweight or skinny Zip is a comfortable place to workout with nice friendly members and staff. If your not already a member sign up and give it a try.

Nick Bertocchi

Ive been a member since it first opened in early 2010. (Used to be an extended ceasers pizza) Great gym for the Essentialist: -Membership is cheap -Has everything you need: free weights, 2 benches and a large selection of machines and treadmills. -Everything is new enough to the point were it looks fresh with minimal wear from use. PLUS its old/plain enough so all the kids get disinterested and go "on scene" where is more popular by going to Xsport down the road. -On the rare occasion that I wait for a machine, it takes about 5 minutes.

Eliza Chu

This is a solid gym with a good variety of equipment and plenty of space. During peak times, theres only been a couple of times where I couldnt get my workout in through free weights or cable machines. Thats when the weight machines came in handy. The equipment and locker room are clean and the staff at the front desk are friendly. A great no-frills gym.

James Reddinger

I love Zip Fitness! I am not in great shape (yet) but I always feel very comfortable here. Staff is very friendly and always willing to help. The Gym Genius (free fitness trainer) shows me how to use the equipment and makes recommendations on how I can improve my routine. The place is always clean and has a great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Joseph Bavone

Nothing special about this gym. You want exercise equipment? You got it. You want cardio equipment? You got it. Only 1 squat rack which is absolutely dwarfed by the number of treadmills, ellipticals and bikes. Not for bodybuilders but good enough for the average lifter and/or exercise enthusiast.

Dena Poulos

Zip Fitness is great! Its clean, inexpensive & large. There is always a treadmill open, even during the businest times! I was part of the running club all summer and am looking forward to running with them again when its warmer. I would definitely reccommend Zip!

Steve J.

A nice gym for the price. A number of the treadmills are always broken, and the overall atmosphere can get a bit stuffy especially on busy days, but if you can come by early in the day, especially between 10-2 on weekdays you should be good.

Mark Alvarez

I give it 4 stars because of the bench press equipment they only have one so if a lot of people using it I cant follow my routine but overall its all good I just wish to put atleast a couple of bench press and that would be nice.

Kay Leane

No hand free weights, only awkward dumbbells which are for guys. I am speaking of the colored weights created for women and Seniors. If Zip offered the hand free weights, I would rejoin.

Steven Mcauliff

I like to go in the mornings. Because I am 58 yrs old. The membership seem to be in my age bracket which makes me feel more comfortable and because of that I get a great workout.

Wendy Acosta

Its a basic gym however has the the machines you need. The area that Ive entered (the gym floor, locker rooms and bathroom) were clean. Staff was helpful and friendly.

Casey Lee

been going for two years. the staff is amazing and the prices are good. you get what you pay for, if not, even more. it is never really crowded.

lv lv

Enjoyable and clean. However, the equiptment i.e. treadmills do not always work and speakers on stationery bikes have not been fixed in months