It’s that time of year. Time to start making resolutions and plans for a healthy and fitter new year. We asked our fans for the best gyms and health clubs that offer childcare, we also scoured and searched all the local groups for their suggestions. So no more excuses! Pack up the kiddies, let them play while you get your work out in!
These are the gyms that our fans recommend in no particular order.
Best Gyms with Childcare in Lake County
Lifetime Fitness
680 Woodlands Pkwy, Vernon Hills | (847) 995-0670
Baby center, toddler center, climbing structure, computer center, and fitness and culture classes for kids! – Heather S.
Where else can your children take Spanish, yoga, karate, science class, ballet, art, music, and gymnastics while you work out… not to mention you get 3 hours of childcare daily! – Kristy W.
FitNation
1655 Nations Dr, Gurnee | (847) 623-4506
I love how FitNation is set up! Love the hours, how large it is, that there are windows you can peek in and the ladies are super nice. My daughter loves it and there is also a little area for them to run around and play. – Tina W.
The Libertyville Club
1030 S 4th Ave, Libertyville | (847) 362-5553
Love Ms. Margo! We’ve been members for years because of her. – Jessica D.
Libertyville Sports Complex
1950 N US Highway 45, Libertyville | (847) 367-1502
Girls are super sweet to my daughter. – Caryn R.
Advocate Condell Centre Club
1405 Hunt Club Rd., Gurnee | (847) 855-0700
200 W. Golf Road, Libertyville | (847) 990-5750
My preschooler actually gets mad at me when he sees my gym bag in the car because he has to go to school instead of going to play with Ms. Mary and at the gym!
Read about our experiences with the Centre Club.
Bears Fit
155 E. Townline Rd., Vernon Hills | (847) 281-7700
I have been using Bears Fit for the last year and love how welcoming and awesome the instructors are. It has been the best gym experience I have had. Download the app with this link and try a free week!
Lake Forest Health and Fitness
1200 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest | (847) 535-7000
Burn Boot Camp
4192 IL Route 83, Long Grove, IL 60047 | (224) 662-0233
Fogila YMCA Lake Zurich
1025 N Old McHenry Rd, Lake Zurich | (847) 438-5300
Lakeview Fitness Center
700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills | (847) 996-6330
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Tell us how you fit in time for fitness and your favorite gym in the comments!
I discovered if I have an end goal (this year it’s my very first half-marathon) to work towards, I’m more likely to work out. A HUGE plus is being able to be comfortable with the daycare at the facility, and the hours of the childcare. That is why I love Gurnee’s FitNation so much. Fantastic ladies in “kidnation”, and super hours. They also offer “fit kids” programs and just this morning my 5 & 3 year old got to try Zumba! Love it there.