Retro Fitness

Great no fuss type of gym. Woman at the counter was friendly, and thankfully the gym tour was not your typical salesperson performance. The free weights area could be a bit spacier, but the variety of equipment and cleanliness of the gym trump the space premium. Definitely recommend this place for people just strictly wanting to work out without being talked into other additional fees or
membership tiers. There’s a neat cardio while watching a movie on a large screen concept that is interesting. I believe there’s also a daycare of some sort and a smoothie/​juice bar, too. Pretty cool.

I found this gym when our old gym closed. It is well-​maintained, and has a friendly atmosphere. There are a good variety of machines and my sons love the cardio machines in the darkened movie room.

First I want to say what a pleasure it is to walk into a gym where it looks like the staff actually works out. I just recently moved to the area and found this fantastic gym. The place is clean, the equipment is all working, and the staff is as friendly as they come. They sell a line of supplements and they have a juice bar for after you workout. There’s also a cardio theater. This gym has a lot to offer for just $ 19 a month. Bypass those other expensive guys and come to a gym where people actually work out and the staff knows what they’re talking about. Two thumbs up for Retro Fitness. Where you get Retro results.

Great gym. The staff is always friendly and there’s plenty of equipment to use for everyone. Doesn’t get too busy so you’re never waiting to use something. The smoothie bar is pretty awesome, too.

I tried this gym on the three day pass… It wasn’t bad overall we really liked it (my boyfriend and I) until we went there at 6 PM during the week… Talk about struggling to find room and free weights! You really realize how small that area is when it is busy!
Also it seems like most of the personal trainers were just standing around, they also were not friendly… Very unimpressed with that. When we asked questions about membership the guy seems pretty clueless, and ended up being wrong about many of the questions.
There is no denying that the cardio fitness Theater is amazing. And the option to watch the class in the workout room at your own convenience is also amazing.
Our gym is moving soon and retro is right down the street from us so we are still thinking about joining however the small free weights area and the fact they do not have an unassisted squat is a real bummer…

Came back to Carol Stream to visit my moms. Needed a gym to work off my frustration from being back home with my moms. She suggested I use her treadmill that she bought 15 years ago in her basement. At that moment, I really needed to get to a gym. I Unilocaled around and saw that my old gym was shut down and remodeled into this retro fitness. They had a free pass and I thought, why not?
I walked in, showed them the Unilocal pass and was on the treadmillI within less than 10 minutes. It was super easy. Every time I came in, they just ask for your name and you are good to go. No one tried selling me anything which I loved!
The gym is nice and very bright with yellow and red machines. I didn’t go to any classes not even use the locker room but it was a very clean facility. There is an upstairs with treadmills and ellipticals
They have trainers there too, a café for smoothies and sell items for weight loss and training.
I think this place is great and I am grateful I was able to experience their gym while in town.

I have been a member at the gym for a year now and I still love it as much as I did in the beginning. The staff are amazing and they get to know you by name. They listen to your ideas and suggestions and have amazing personal trainers and great classes. To more years at Retro!

Good gym! I’m so surprised how many people go at 5am! No one gets in my way– I like the studio! Love that tanning is free with the membership!!! I’m just not a big fan of having to tel someone to sign me up for a class! I would like to just go in without having to sign on!

I joined the gym a few months ago. I was looking for a no frills, basic gym. I was a bit hesitant at first but my boyfriend talked me into going in. I was impressed and it was exactly what I was looking for. The gym is very clean, this includes the women’s locker room and all of the machines look like they are well kept. I was not expecting the «movie theater» in the gym or the work out room with the interactive classes. I have enjoyed a few protein shakes and they have been yummy. I recommend this gym if you are looking for a basic gym. There is no pool or sauna. They do have a tanning bed that is free to use with the membership. There is a kids daycare but I am not sure how it works or what hours it is open. Friendly staff and great prices on memberships, give them a try if you are in the market for a new gym.

Knowledgable staff, new machines, awesome smoothies that really support your workout. what a winning combo! It might not have an indoor poor and some of the other fancier things, but for 30 dollars a month you can get free classes, an app for your phone or iPad that tracks your workout and food, even fun challenges that the gym has. It is the only Retro Fitness in the Midwest, so you don’t have cruddy old machines and I do a workout similar to p90x and they have every machine to accomplish that. They have trainers that can help you in every aspect of fitness, from just building your core, to bodybuilding, even a girl that does marathons and triathlons to help you on that goal. Plus if you have children, they have daycare and family nights if you sign up for the 30 a month. and for those who like to tan, unlimited tanning. I also love the cardio theater, which they play movies while you use the treadmill or ellipticals. Their classes include core training, insanity, Zumba, spinning, Piyo, and more. it’s not some hardcore gym for people who want to be whipped int shape but they have the machines for bodybuilding… but that is what I like. The atmosphere Is not intimidating and I lost 20 pounds in less than 6 months (I’m 4’11 so that is a lot) and lost 18 percent body fat which is a huge loss for anyone. and 10 pounds of what I have now is pure muscle. And I work a lot of hours, so I admit I don’t maybe get the results of someone that has an 8 hour job or someone who works at home. But this shows anyone can do it in the right setting and this is the right setting I believe.

Love this gym! They are so friendly, this gym has so much equipment for me to use! The smoothie bar is cool, and not expensive, when you join you get a free one! Also, they are doing a promo right now, the vip membership for the base price! And no membership fee!
I can’t recommend this gym enough! Go here! You will not be disappointed!
Also, they have a movie theater with cardio machines too!

Great new gym. I love the new equipment and how clean they were. Few things I didn’t like is how small the space was. Everything looked cramped in together. I didn’t like the hex plates, I prefer the round/​donut plates. And the biggest for me was there is no squat rack. NO SQUAT RACK :(staff is nice, theatre is cool, and the group/​dance room is great as well.

Great staff. A shout out to Sam. Nice large facility with a lot if equipment choices. Cool theatre as well with nice locker room.