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2.0 of 5 stars.
I joined in hopes of finding a good gym to workout in boy was I mistaken. The room with free weights is worse than most highschool gyms it tiny and old. You would think for how big the palce is and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing!Whether it is to work out, run on the 1/4-mile track during the winter, shoot hoops or practice my golf swing, I can't get enough of this place. The staff is friendly, the grill...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good gym. Very prestigious, great sevice. Met michael jordan there. Gave me a pat on the butt in the mens room, it was kinda wierd, but hey, its MJ.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit I was totally against joining this place after watching the heavily done up girls and primped guys walk into it day after day (I live right next to it), BUT I joined when I quit my job...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a member since 1982. I'm healthy and happy because of EBC. I've been to all kinds of spas all over everywhere and NOTHING is as clean and beautiful and big and wonderful as the East Bank Club of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was absolutely a skeptic before taking the leap and paying the enrollment fee, but I'm completely a believer. The classes are varied and instruction and facilities are second to none. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
East Bank Club is more like a country club in the city than it is a gym. The facilities are on-par with the best gyms but the social networking and celebrity clientele definitely place a social focus...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been members of EBC since 1985. We are blessed to live close to ( and to afford) a world class club like this. Let's start with the facilities -- pools, saunas, whirlpools,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an opportunity to spend about two weeks @ EBC last year on a series of guest passes. It really is the most profound gym I've ever been to.Actually, I would say that EBC is more like a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still a member -- still love it. The only thing I've noticed is that several other Yelpers clearly ate at the upstairs cafe rather than the restaurant (now named Maxwell's). They are *completely*...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EBC = my happy place. Whenever I'm down, upset, overworked underpaid, etc I know that a good workout at EBC will clear my head. However, I also know that I can get a massage, manicure, meal, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a member here for the better part of my adult life. I love EBC. The staff is top notch, trainers are the best, the attendants in the locker room were so sweet. I actually think I miss them...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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EBC is the most amazing place in Chicago. My parents and I are members and have been since the beginning. The customer service, the variety of equipment, along with the endless amenities and extreme...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dining experience only....Perfect for the occassion, but not a place I'll visit normally. I was sick this holiday and made no family-plans due to work I wanted to finish. I'm not a member of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a lover, not a hater. I decided to check out EBC recently as a way to meet new people and force myself to get out of the house more often. The $170 monthly price tag is a real motivator to get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Moved here this summer and was really impressed with this gym. Like every gym I think there are pros and cons. I love the space first off, huge room with plenty of machines that are kept in working...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: This review is only for the Food Shop.So, not everyone can afford to sweat it out at the East Bank Club but I was ecstatic to learn I can eat here without breaking the bank!The Food Shop...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a member. I'm just a friend of a member. Lauren H decided that I could be her guest to this very fancy, very sheek, and very cool county club like gym I was very honored. Why you ask? Because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I have been a member nearly a year here, and I still love it. It is pricey, and I have to cut some other things out of my budget to afford it, but it is worth it. I tried the grill for the first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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The East Bank club is the most over rated gym of all time. it's unclean and the customer service is very poor. It suffers from tale management . The majority of the so called"Executives" have had their jobs...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place really does have everything. But it's almost too big. It has too many machines, too many members, and too much land. I would consider it almost more club and less gym as others would call...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I died and went to fitness heaven when I walked into this place. It is a fitness metropolis. I worked out during peak workout time (5:30 - 7:30 pm). I did not have to wait for any of the cardio...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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The person who wrote the review signed Ridiculous has never belonged to the East Bank Club and probably was there when given a tour by a membership person. I have been member for 15 years. I have never seen a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always a tad embarrassed when I admit this is where I work out. My personal brand is not this tier. However, beyond swank is the most functional gym I've seen.The prices are high but as a morning...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
EBC is a really unique place -- with the exception of a rock climbing wall, it pretty much has everything a fitness facility should have, and then some, as all the other reviews have noted (i.e.,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Was a member for 5 years. The place is full of snobs and want to be's. Staff tries their best but what set's this apart is the rude members. Not suprizing given the reason the club was started in the first place 20 years ago. If you have a choice look around, unless you just like rude people. I still get a laugh when I pass all those EBC members trying to finish the Chicago marathon. Oh well, at least they try.
openlist - user review - 04/29/2008
4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking into EBC feels sort of like entering a small city. I'm pretty sure this place would be self-sustaining for at least a month should Chicago ever have a major emergency.Not only can you do any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Those familiar with New York's Chelsea Piers will find East Bank Club almost equal in atmosphere and services, except I don't think EBC has a full-size hockey rink...or does it? EBC is so incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the gym to compare all gyms to. I have never seen anything like it. First of all, it is ENORMOUS. In addition to what you would expect in any other higher end gym, the East Bank Club comes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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I love working out and do spend a lot of time in the gyms...and have been a member to sometimes more than two gyms at a time... EBC is a good gym. At first the security was a little weird for me but now I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here a couple of times on my friend's guest pass for vinyasa yoga class on tues nights at 6:30. I've never done yoga in my life, and it's a little intimidating to do, but the class was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have belonged here for a few years now. As the other reviews say, it is packed full of activities that are well worth their steep monthly fee. The pilates studio is amazing for an extra fee....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with some of the other reviews for EBC... this is not just a gym; it is a country club! They have anything and everything your little heart desires from weights, cardio, classes,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. So I've been a member for about a year now and I have to tell you that this place is amazing. They have everything and you could spend a full day here. Not only do they have golf, tennis,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't just a gym -- it's a country club. If you want to work out AND eat a good meal AND maybe go to a salon AND get your drycleaning done AND have the money to pay for it, then go here.Of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Eric is the BEST for your prenatal personal training needs. He is knowledgeable and skilled and helps you find the right balance between solid workout and not overexerting yourself while pregnant. Working out...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I joined EBC when we first moved here a few months ago. I like the fact that it's huge and they do have an indoor driving range. Otherwise, it's pretty pricey overall and I guess if you're a 40-50...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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I have taken group exercises classes at XSport, Bally's, and Equinox but East Bank Club's group classes are by far the best. Not only do they have 4 studios, but also an indoor track (among other things) that...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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The equipment really needs to be replaced. I'm truly shocked that with so many members paying a higher dollar that this place isn't in immaculate condition! The building needs a renovation job it looks pastey...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've read any of my reviews, you may notice a trend: I'm big on SERVICE. That is the main area that inspires me to Yelp either praise or insult on a business. In that vein, EBC excels. In...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After 5 joyous years (although there was some pain involved after a few very difficult classes) I broke up with Equinox for East Bank Club. I didn't want to do it and Equinox will always have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just joined and love it. Actually, I was hesitant to join because of the cost, but I am really glad that I did. The outdoor pool is great. The restaurants are good. The equipment is new. Overall,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a member at the EBC now for about a month. I really cant say enough good things. Tons of machines, indoor track, full-court basketball, thats all I really need. The locker rooms are nice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been working out at this gym since I was a little girl. Even when I lived in Winnetka I would still go to this gym on the weekends, or when I was down in the city. This is one of the best clubs...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, kids, I did it. I finally weaseled my way into the East Bank Club. I've heard all of the rumors about the place, but I kind of wanted to see if it was all true. Let's just call this one hell of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss EBC! I was a member for about 4 or 5 years. And well, I turned 26 and my rates went up, I was starting to study for the LSAT ( = no working out.....just LSAT stuff!!!), and my boyfriend would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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I definitely think The Prenatal Resist-a-Ball class at East Bank class is the best! Mostly because I'm the instructor:)all kidding to the side, It's also b/c we have a great group of mommies joing the class....
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am by no means in what any sane human would refer to as being "in shape" unless by shape, you meant round, but I love the EBC. The facility is superb and they go to great measures to make sure it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Been there, done that...don't like it!! People are so rude and just plan mean!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a gym rat by any means, and I've managed to join and leave a couple of upscale Chicago-area gyms during my time here, but I think I've found my fitness muse at EBC. It helps that this huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love EBC. My five hour workout today was as follows:Had a light breakfast and read the Tribune from 11:00 to 12:00.Watched the IU/Illinois basketball game at the bar from 12:00 to 2:00.Ran a 5K on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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complementary prenatal exercise classes with resist-a-ball and water workouts... many personal trainers are certified to work with pre and postnatal clients... beautiful club facilities... pricier than your...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go Bears!Ah, East Bank. How I love my eccentric, slightly smarmy friend despite your well-publicized proclivities. Yes, you have a penchant for harboring stargazers, and could be the setting of a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EBC offers a lot for a gym and (urban country) club at a great price and the amenities are worth the extra price for the convenience. It provides a great atmosphere for those who are serious about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just joined not too long ago because I moved right around the corner. I love it! It's definitely a scene socially, but that's all part of the fun. They have everything you could possibly need to get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best gym in the city......that's all I have to say!
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't belong here, just had lunch at the cafe. I felt like I was in a hotel, and I am sure it's nice, just a bit over-the-top if you ask me. I can understand why it's for the Rich and Famous of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't comment on the work out facilities, but I recently attended my 10 year high school reunion here. The overall banquet room was really nice, and had out door seating for the smokers, so they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great club and amenities. You don't smell sweat here, though...only desperation as people posture and try to hook up. One woman's makeup was running so badly, it sparked images of the Shroud of Turin...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can someone please tell me the value of working out in full makeup, hair done and in a *juicy* sweatsuit?Well, I'm not sure how effective that is, but you see it a fair amount here.I've been to east...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just got done touring the East Bank Club this afternoon. I went into the tour expecting great things from the facility, but I ultimately came away disappointed. This EBC is the type of place where...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't afford to be a member, but I come here all the time with my friends. It's really quite the scene, especially by the pool on Saturdays and Sundays. The gym itself is pretty impressive, but i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best facility in the City. Not just a Gym, but an urban country club. While it is expensive, it is way worth it. The locker rooms are top notch. Consistently clean, with saunas, plentiful showers...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a member of this gym for years now and I love it. They have the best equipment, the classes are great, and the staff is very friendly. It's also a great place to hang by the pool in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't belong here, but a lot of my friends do so I'm lucky enough to mooch off their memberships to enjoy the pool in the summer. It's quite the scene, but it's a great pool. I've never actually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a member here for many years until I realized I wasn't using it enough for what it was costing me on a monthly basis. It's one of the most expensive gyms in the city, but it's worth it if you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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This place is paradise for someone looking for a full service gym with tons of classes, an abundance of fitness equipment and a multitude of services not found anywhere under one roof. Now, having said that, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great equipment...especially the cardio machines and all the TV's around so you can watch news while you work out. The locker room is top notch, with everything you need, from lotion to shampoo to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can afford it, definitely join. It is like a Beverly Hills CC in the middle of Chicago. They have great equipment and stand out classes. They have everything for everyone here. Maybe grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of the swankiest clubs in the city. if you are wealthy enough to be able to afford a membership or you know someone who does its totally worth going there for a day!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm already jealous of my friend with the EBC membership - East Bank has everything (and I mean everyting) you could possibly want in terms of fitness and convenience. Plus, they have great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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EBC has the best classes in the city. I take about 8 classes each week, and do everything from this crazy athletic class "Peak Performance" with these two brothers, and Body Strength with this great young guy....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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What has to be the largest gym facility in Chicago, the East Bank Club is a fantastic fitness center. This is the place Oprah works out at!The complex is huge, with every workout machine you could...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
East Bank has tons and tons of things to do - pool, weights, classes, and has a lot of members. It is a great place to work out and is pricey but is worth it. Be careful if you're a woman, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can afford it, East Bank Club is the best place to work out in the city. In fact, its almost more like a country club IN the city than an athletic club itself. With a rooftop deck that houses...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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I have traveled to virtually every major city in the US and the East Bank Club is special. There aren't too many places that you can spend a whole day, get a workout, good choices of food and drink, find a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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You can't find a better place to work out. You'll need references and a lot of money, but you'll run into some celebrities and a lot of young women looking for husbands.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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wonderful for a visitor to Chicago, everything one could hope for in such a facility
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Great place to get back into shape after having a baby!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/10/2004
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The best facility to workout ANYWHERE but not very child friendly. They try but miss in the kids department.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2004
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Complimentary prenatal exercise classes w/ resistaball & water workouts are great. Many trainers are certified to work with pre and post natal clients, too.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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I'm truly surprised by some of the other reviews. EBC ALWAYS has machines available, is completely up to date with all machines in working order, great cardio room, always clean, plenty of towels, good food....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2003
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The equipment is out of date and in need of repair. The treadmills, rowing machines and spinning bicycles are missing parts and are so over used that they just plain stop in mid use. There is a long wait at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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