LEAP Chicago

I joined LEAP a little over a year ago, five months after giving birth to my first child. I am now in the best shape of my adult life.As someone who has always worked out consistently but casually, LEAP has pushed me to the next level. I'm going to the gym the same amount of times a week but I'm getting a lot more out of it because I use that time more effectively. Small class sizes encourage you to push for heavier weight because you have a coach right there to help. The camaraderie and community keep you coming consistently.It costs more than my old CAC membership, but I am getting so much more out of it. I highly encourage anyone who is looking to get into better shape to try it out.

As a personal trainer who actually holds a degree in Kinesiology (unlike most trainers at LEAP, although Madeline and Casey are knowledgeable), I can tell you that Matt does not know how to personal train and has quite a bit to learn. In my opinion as a fitness professional, the training protocols are terrible. Very gimmicky classes/programs. Wildly overpriced. Lots of members getting injured from improper training, which you are not allowed to deviate from as a trainer, driving me to quit. Matt is also extremely unprofessional about these things, check below for confirmation. He deleted his response to me but I screenshot it.Also after this post, he looks like he had his few members and wife Kim (who has never paid a dime here) come and give bogus reviews, definitely don’t believe them. Check a few months into the past and you’ll notice that most of the the reviews are for when this place was called Unrivaled with another owner involved.

Awesome coaches, supportive community, and fun classes. You'll be challenged and supported. Been going for 3 months and it's been a blast. Highly recommend.

LEAP offers fun classes for everyone - from those new to working out to those that are seasoned. Before starting at LEAP, I did not have much experience going to the gym other than occasionally going on the treadmill. Matt, Casey, and the other instructors patiently worked with me to make sure I was using the right techniques and form, helped me set a schedule that works for me, and encouraged me to continue improving myself.There are three main reasons (among others) I am excited to go to the gym each morning: 1) the programming is always fresh, fun, and balanced - using a variety of fun tools around the gym; 2) the community is so welcoming and I look forward to seeing my friends; and 3) the instructors really care and will hold me accountable.

I joined LEAP 6 months ago and could not be happier with my decision. Ever since I moved back to Chicago a few years ago, I had been looking for a facility with exactly what I would ultimately discover that LEAP offers. Yet at the time, I found myself settling for gyms (well, “chains” to be more precise) that left me frustrated and not getting results.At the most basic level, my requirements were a variety of small group training classes as well as the option for personal training—LEAP checked those boxes, which was huge. But I wanted more than that. I needed a gym where ownership and staff would be invested in my success, and an environment that feels like a community. This is indeed what makes LEAP special and unique.My 1:1 personal training has been primarily with Matt (owner), but I have had a chance to work out with all the trainers and have been thoroughly impressed. Matt and his team are highly knowledgeable, dedicated and motivating. Nothing ever feels rushed, and there is a lot of emphasis on proper form. Additionally, if I’m struggling with a particular movement, Matt will offer an alternative or pause to identify the root cause. Moreover, the facility itself is impressive with state-of-the art equipment and very, very clean. On a personal note, it’s been a pleasure to get to know Matt through the personal training and see how committed he is to all the members at LEAP.At the end of the day, there is no substitute for the hard work that we have to put in to get results. But, having the right people to coach and encourage you, and the place to do that work, matters. A lot. I’m just at the beginning of my fitness journey but looking forward to what is ahead. Strongly recommend!

I was a collegiate swimmer who always had a workout planned for me, and I never had to think about what I was going to do. After I graduated, I did many different things to stay in shape, and it worked for a while, then I would plateau.When I found Leap, I finally found something that kept working. I love the programming and I love the people there. I always look forward to going, even if I am dead tired or having an off day. I have found great friends there and also a new appreciation for fitness. Cannot recommend enough.I also want to note that LEAP was great as it's former name Unrivaled. Most of us went to both. It was great then, it is great now. A lot of us took classes with the instructors and owners then and the current owner now. If you actually look at the reviews, and read through carefully, you'll see good things about both institutions and both ownership groups.

I’m glad I’ve been able to find a gym like LEAP. After moving from another state, it has taken some time to find a gym that works well from me. The interest all of the coaches have for individual growth, even during group classes, makes a huge difference. Coaches here remember you, push you and offer help/information to keep your body healthy. The gym is kept very clean and has all of the equipment you could need. The community at this gym and the caring coaches are what makes me come back every day.

I searched for years before finding a gym and a community like LEAP. I've been to great gyms, but what was missing for me was that sense of community and encouragement. And LEAP has that tenfold! I have made lifetime friends here that encourage and support me in and out of the gym. The class sizes are small so you are never lost and the trainers help guide and push you every step of the way. Unlike box gyms, you can tell the trainers truly care about you. Not to mention the gym itself is brand new and fantastic. The owner, Matt, works nonstop to update equipment to make sure the members have the best of the best. The gym is also very clean and I have felt safe here during the pandemic.I was previously a member at Unrivaled, also owned by Matt, and when they closed, remodeled, and rebranded I eagerly awaited their reopening so I could join again!EDIT: Yes, I was asked to leave a review, and I chose to do so own my own accord. I would never post anything untruthful for an unknown gain.

I came to my first class today and enjoyed my experience. I had Madeline as my trainer and she was awesome. She was hands on and pushed me. I liked how they also write down your weights and keep track of it so you can monitor your progress as you go. As someone who came from orange theory, i appreciated the size of the class. Only being myself and someone else. It felt more personal and Madeline was able to give her undivided attention to us. Highly recommend this facility! Super clean, as well!

LEAP is a great community for working out. The trainers here are knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The classes are small so you never feel invisible. They have every piece of equipment you need to have a great workout for any level you are at. This has become a home away from home and a family I can count on to push me to be my best! Could not recommend more which is why I chose to come here and leave a review.I have been a full paying member of LEAP for the past year and a half and was previously a member when it was called Unrivaled, and I will continue to be a member here because of the quality of instruction and the value I get for my money!