Treads Gym

In early November 2015, I was desperate for some motivation to work out and get strong. A former collegiate athlete with two ACL repair surgeries under my belt, I was never able to get back into «athlete» shape in terms of strength and conditioning. This was my goal when I went in for my free consultation. I will never forget how sore I was after working out with Trevor for the first time. I knew immediately that Treads was the real deal and that Trevor, a former collegiate athlete himself, understood my goals. It only took about three weeks working with Trevor to notice results and feel more energized. I can’t thank Trevor and Regina enough for the time and effort they put into their space and creating customized workouts for their clients. They even invent their own equipment! No workout is ever the same and they are all equally challenging and fun. I walk out of Treads exhausted in the best way, consistently impressed with the experience and motivated to stay healthy and keep improving. This year I hope to beat a previous time in the Chicago Triathlon and am confident that Trevor will help me knock it out of the park.

I can’t say enough about this gym. Treads is a fresh relief from a world filled with massive franchise gyms and crowded group classes. It is a community where you can workout with world class trainers in an individualized setting.
For Trevor and Regina this gym is their passion and they put everything they have into making it an awesome and productive place for their clients.
They have clients of all shapes and sizes, from average Joes/​Jills looking to get back into shape to professional athletes training for their next event. They are able to come up with creative, engaging, and exhausting workouts for people of all levels. They have a strong focus on quantifiable fitness goals (weight lifting metrics, benchmark workout times, body weight etc.) and they really hold themselves accountable to seeing you progress through those goals.
During my time at Treads I have seen more progress in my athletic goals than during any other period of my life. I recommend that others give it a try.

Kudos to Treads Gym! Absolutely love everything about this place! I’ve been coming to this gym for almost 3 years now! I have never felt better! I not only have lost my difficult weight but gained muscle and bone strength. Three years ago my doctor told me I had osteopenia and needed to either take Fosamax or do strength training. I, of course chose strength training! I can now say my new bone density test is in the normal range! Thank you to Trevor and Regina for pushing me and showing me that hard work does pay off! I don’t know how they come up with a new workout every week for me. Amazing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart (Which is now healthy) lol I would recommend this gym for any age!

I’ve been coming to Treads for 2 years now and it has been nothing but exceptional. The owners are great, down to earth people who really care about their clients. They want to see you succeed in your fitness goals and are willing to do what it takes to help you get there. I’ve had some bumps in the road but they have been there to push me and support me when I needed it. Someone said below that once you come to Treads you’re part of the family and it’s really true! They have client appreciation events and each session is focused on what you want to work on. They have helped me learn how to push myself and become stronger than any other big gym could have done.
And for the one who said the dog is psycho? I’m a cat lady and Cooper is the sweetest dog I’ve met. If that is your reason for not coming to Treads, maybe LA Fitness is more your style. Enjoy the dirty machines and rude staff. Treads has awesome trainers and a stretch and a cold towel at the end. Best workouts of my life!

It all began a year ago when my clothes were getting tight and I needed to get back in shape and out of my treadmill (BORING) work-​out. Based on previous Unilocal reviews, I chose to check out Treads because it was right down my block. I emailed them and received an immediate response to come in, check out the gym & and get a training session (for FREE! Woo-​hoo! Who doesn’t like free stuff??). After my first session, I was hooked.
Now that it’s been a year, I am still extremely pleased with my decision to train here… for multiple reasons. First, the trainers are top –notch and know their stuff. They are good at explaining work-​outs, not only «how» but «why?». Second, the work-​outs are different every time I train. If you’ve had a bad day at work and want to do some boxing, you can do it! If you want to tone up a specific body part, not a problem, they’ll tailor the workout appropriately. THIRD, their schedules are extremely flexible. Whenever I ask for a time, they do their best to make it work. If the time doesn’t work, they offer another option (It’s never just «no, not available.») Fourth, it’s a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE. I don’t have to weigh in every time I go and, when I asked for nutrition/​diet advice, they happily provided it to me.
I feel the strongest and healthiest I have in years, all thanks to treads.
Finally, the dog is cute. I don’t think any animal likes being antagonized by people on the other side of a fence.
This business is rockin’, like my bod and the trainers :)

Super friendly and passionate trainers. Intimate gym. Get ready for a workout!

Regina and Trevor are amazing. I was looking for a place to box after a calf injury and after trying a few other places around town — they just don’t compare to Treads. Regina and Trevor are friendly, listen and *teach* you about technique. They aren’t afraid to tell you what you need to hear which I heart as well and each week there is a different creative workout. I also love that it isn’t a regular gym — just a space where you can go and focus on working out without dealing with the crowds. Yes, please.

Great personal attention and creativity in the was work outs are designed. Size of gym is perfect for one on one focused result oriented training. Trevor is great and tailors his training to meet your goals.

Treads is AMAZING :)))) Regina and Trevor are exceptional. I moved from Michigan a few months back and hated the process of replacing everyone… trainer, hair, nails, etc etc, however a trainer was the first stop and after seeing a friends FB post about her trainer I opted to try her out… and NEVER looked back.
Regina is the best!!! She is fun, creative and REALLY knows how to push you. I have never done the same workout twice and I am learning how to box… real gloves on boxing NO CARDIO KICKBOX CRAP! There is NOT a judgmental gym w/​lots of frills, but they have EVERYTHING you and MORE! Not to mention it is priced beyond fair! You will not be disappointed-​you will be BEYOND impressed!

The personal trainers at this gym are fantastic. They’re creative, motivating, fun, professional and very qualified. They work within the goals you set for yourself and help push you to achieve those goals. I need to work out or my mental health suffers and Regina has done a wonderful job of helping to not only give me a positive stress reliever, but also lose weight, sculpt my muscles, help my endurance and increase my vertical. I am a (former) marathoner due to injuries and she has helped me rehab after hip surgery in addition to all the stuff I mentioned above! The gym is small, but there are only at most 2 – 4 clients in at a time so there’s no pressure to be perfect, beautiful or buff, just to work hard in a low-​pressure environment. They always come up with new ways to work out muscle groups so the small size is definitely NOT a disadvantage. I like how most of the exercises we do involve multiple muscle groups so it feels like a more complete workout – no isolating muscles on machines. I used to go to Bally’s and pay low prices but watch corporate take most of that money despite doing none of the work. Treads low prices help the trainers expand their business and the money goes to the people who are doing the work! Support local business!

If you are looking for personal training Treads is awesome. First of all the trainers are extremely qualified and really good at what they do. They will take the time to build a work out plan specific to what you need. I just had a baby and need a flexible yet intense workout to help me lose the baby weight. The facility is small but has everything you need. It’s nice and cool inside and smells nice (unlike training at most major gyms). They have alternative methods of training which makes for an
interesting and fun work out. It’s nice to support local small businesses rather than paying a gym for personal training. Gyms take a big portion of the money. This helps keeps Treads prices competitive. I have been training at a major gym for about a year and a half and it’s less expensive at Treads.