Iron Mine Gym

Fantastic experience: Iron Mine is the best gym in Chicago. A friend brought me here and loved it right away had to sign up right away. Not like a commercial gym this is for bodybuilding.

Fantastic experience: Super dope gym. Great vibes, good people, swole gym owner. It's a small family business. You gotta support local. It's good for the community. Lots of free weights. Weights are almost ALWAYS put back where they belong. Not spending 10mins searching for them like I am at other gyms. 5/5 would reccomend to anyone looking to get their swole on. Lots of people that know what they are doing. Tons of years of good ascetic knowledge to absorb by just participating as a gym member.

Fantastic experience: Great community. Very motivating place. New machines, some you can’t find in commercial gyms. Nice owner. Good place to be. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: This is the best bodybuilding gym in Chicago by far. Best equipment and the best owner and team I’ve been around since I’ve started going to the gym

Fantastic experience: The owners are great at making you feel welcomed, especially if you’re a new member. When you walk in here, the atmosphere is a dynamic mix of professional body builders and professional first responders whom come here to increase their peak strength. The managers are also very amenable to any questions you have. And on top of the new equipment they recently introduced to the gym, they have plans for promising new stuff.

Fantastic experience: Such a great spot! Joe was awesome and the facility is so welcoming. Great equipment and environment, will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely adore this gym! I just joined a couple of months ago and I don’t think I’ll ever join another gym as long as I’m in Chicago. Iron Mine is unmatched! No creepy gym dudes, so many knowledgeable and experienced folks willing to help, cool equipment that I’d never used before, and dogs! Great place to come get after your goals whether they be bodybuilding, powerlifting, strong man/woman training, or just lifting for your general health. Joe and his staff are kind and patient with everyone but they also don’t tolerate rude/inconsiderate BS. Very refreshing to lift in an environment like this as compared to big box gyms like PF and Xsport.

Fantastic experience: Iron Mine is the best! I spent years going to crowded commercial gyms and hated it. Joining Iron Mine has made such a difference in my life. Everyone is respectful, the gym is clean, the staff is nice and helpful, and people actually put things away when they’re done. I’ve learned so much about weight lifting since joined and I have the Iron Mine community to thank for that. I couldn’t recommend a better gym!

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a good atmosphere and a lot of different equipment to make sure you get the best workout in every time. I came by for a day pass and will be signing up soon.

Fantastic experience: Iron Mine Gym is an awesome, community based gym to workout with all the amenities needed to do exactly that. Joe and all the other fellow workout enthusiasts are extremely friendly and respectful and are more than willing to answer any questions you may have. All in all Iron Mine is a great gym and I would highly recommend it over the larger, more well known competition. Iron Mine Gym is definitely a force to be reckoned with in the workout facility industry.

Fantastic experience: I hit the gym 7 days a week and spend a lot of time travel. The owner and the staff were spit on. Welcomed me with open n arms, great dialog, made sure I had everything needed to hit my goals. If you are in the area and military, first responder, or LE or if you value good people and a great gym. This should definitely be a goto for you if your in this area.

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms I’ve been to hands down. Close knit, welcoming, clean, any equipment you need. Ideal for bodybuilding, but solid for anyone in their fitness journey. Joe (the owner) is very personable and professional, really gives you a warm welcome. 10/10 recommend checking it out!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the city. Atmosphere is intoxicating and motivating. Started lifting here in high school, left state for a bit, and 5 years later rejoined and wow has this gym evolved. People are great, equipment is great and well kept. If you’re even considering Iron Mine, call Joe, get in there to check it out and you’ll fall in love. You cant go into this gym and not want to work hard.

Fantastic experience: By far the best gym in my opinion always a great atmosphere and crowd i came from Xsport originally i heard about this gym from a friend and its the best decision i ever made always able to get my workout in and out without waiting for machines

Fantastic experience: Iron mine gym has gave me an experience that no commercial gym can replicate! Iron mine gym has a small and great community of members and the environment is welcoming to all new and experienced lifters. The owner Joe is a great guy who gets to know everyone on a first name basis and who cares deeply for his members and the experience you get from the gym. If you’re looking for a gym definitely stop by for a day pass and give it a shot!

Fantastic experience: By far the best gym in Chicago. Whenever I was in the states, I train here because the climate is amazing. Joe cares about the development of the gym and new improvements keep coming. Iron Mine in the heart ❤️ Greetings from Poland ^^

Fantastic experience: I started coming to this gym during the pandemic and I’ve never left. It is the best gym vibe in the world and now what I consider home. The owner is wonderful and cares so much about his members. It’s got the best community/family feel, all the equipment you could ever need and the employees keep the place in tip top shape. I drive 45 minutes every day from the city just to come here.

Fantastic experience: This place is the best gym I've ever worked out at. The equipment is great in variety, well organized, and clean. The staff and community are so welcoming. It's really the perfect gym.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great equipment. Very nice spot, overall clean. They have a ton of different machines you've never seen before. Never have to wait for a machine. Just overall a really great experience.

Fantastic experience: This gym has been a breath of fresh air. I have been lifting here for almost a year and everyone is kind. Joe is really flexible when I need to freeze my account as I travel often. This is the go to gym in this area for people that love to lift heavy weight. Looking forward to many more lifts here.

Fantastic experience: The people are absolutely amazing at this gym. The enviroment makes you never want to leave. Gym is always clean and neat.

Fantastic experience: Iron mine is great gym for anyone from professional bodybuilders to beginners. Joe has built a unique space with an awesome community. I would recommend Iron Mine to anyone who is looking for a new gym!

Fantastic experience: Best gym by far! Great equipment, great price, great people! This place has an awesome atmosphere and community

Fantastic experience: Great gym to go work out at. The membership prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is awesome . Everyone is super friendly. Plus you can go there anytime you want with no issues. They have a variety of weight and cardio equipment. I wish I knew about this place sooner.

Fantastic experience: I went to Iron Mine for about a year while living in the area and always had a fantastic experience. The gym itself has plenty of equipment and room without feeling like a big box gym. in addition to the standard equipment every gym should have, there’s plenty of machines/equipment you see less commonly that I also loved to use. Joe, the owner, is frequently around along with other staff and all are more than happy to help with anything. After moving away there was a mix up with some billing, and Joe took the time to personally call me and make sure everything got straightened out while apologizing for the mix up. There aren’t enough gyms like Iron Mine around these days.

Fantastic experience: A very clean and safe gym, where the goers actually clean up and re-rack their weights. The gym even has their very own mascots! They are also kind enough to give discounts to first responders.

Fantastic experience: Iron Mine is the best gym that I’ve ever went to in my 3 years of lifting. It’s got such a unique environment that pushes you past your limits. Also, the owner, Joe, and the employees such as Adam are so friendly and motivating. They do such a great job at keeping the gym in perfect condition. Best part of all, the machines are never broken like at xsport and you won’t ever wait long for a machine!

Fantastic experience: Found Iron Mine Gym off Google, and it’s been my favorite gym to date! Incredible equipment and care, and everybody is friendly and willing to help or give advise. Definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: Iron Mine Gym is a gym with excellent staff and knowledge. No matter what fitness level you are, these guys will welcome you and help you on your journey!!

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Equipment is well maintained and the owner is actively adding new equipment. Friendly community and 24/7 access. Owner is a nice guy too.

Fantastic experience: Iron Mine is a great gym for all levels of fitness. The wide variety of equipment is incredible and it’s always well maintained. Friendly owner, staff, members and a very positive environment. Everything you’d ever need for a good workout!

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms around without a doubt. The unique machines that make up the gym are on of the best I’ve seen and hit each muscle group in a distinct way so that you feel the pump. Not only that, Iron mine gym has one of the most educated and sincere staff I’ve ever met.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this gym for anyone who wants to get away from Xsport. In addition this place offers a ton of equipment and parking is reasonable. The owner Joey is thorough on explaining things and is straight to the point. No bs here. Just in and out.

Fantastic experience: Mostly been an xsport gym type of person my entire life but finally decided to make a switch to gym that wasn’t always overcrowded to the point of making me not want to go. I got recommended iron mine by a friend. I’ll be honest my first steps inside I was extremely intimidated, because I was still a novice/intermediate lifter. I couldn’t have been more wrong with that feeling, everyone there is extremely nice and incredibly helpful. Gym etiquette is beyond amazing with not only the staff but the members. Prices are extremely hard to beat and the owner Joe is constantly upgrading and improving anything he thinks will help you achieve your fitness goals. I’ve also noticed that due to the environment of iron mine I tend to push myself harder every workout. If you’re thinking of making the switch to something that’s not a commercial gym don’t be scared to check iron mine out.

Fantastic experience: Words cannot begin to describe this gym. The atmosphere is well above any other I’ve ever been to. The selection of weights, bars, machines, and plate loaded equipment is vast and always improving. The environment is clean and organized. And the best part… The Iron Mine Pups! Even if you have a dog allergy I’d still recommend coming here because they make any day into a great one. If you’re looking for a home filled with people to welcome and motivate you look no further.

Fantastic experience: Joe gave us a tour of the place and is super helpful and polite. This is was first private gym and let me tell you the people here are all focused and are willing to help you out if you have some questions. I was scared to join a gym like this and I don’t remember why now. I always recommend Iron Mine when I get a chance

Fantastic experience: Been going to Iron Mine Gym for 2 years. Great atmosphere, great vibes and you’ll meet quality of people that can be your future gym buddies. Either you’re a bodybuilder, strongman, or you just want to reach your fitness goal: this is the place for you. Joe has gone above and beyond to make his members happy & I’m happy to see the Iron Mine family continue to grow.

Fantastic experience: This gym has honestly everything that you could ask for. The gym is open 24/7, always clean, and it is never to crowded. The community is also welcoming and the overall environment of the gym is positive. Joe, the owner is always around to help with memberships needs and questions. He provides a full tour to any newcomers and shows them how to use the equipment.

Fantastic experience: This is my favorite gym. The owner is awesome and makes great efforts to know his members. The equipment is quality and super unique with pieces I have never seen before. The environment at Iron Mine is one of a kind and absolutely worth checking out and being a part of.

Fantastic experience: Came into the gym with no working out experience and was welcomed with open arms by the owner himself and other members. Great place for someone looking to meet any kind of fitness goals. Has plenty of unique equipment and other machines not found elsewhere. Never going back to a corporate gym!

Fantastic experience: The best private gym that’s 24/7! The owner is extremely kind and respectful. It is the cleanest Hard Core gym I have had ever been to! I appreciate that the owner puts in 110% effort in the facility as well as satisfying the members.

Fantastic experience: Since joining in January 2022 I figured this would be a fair amount of time to trial this gym before leaving a review. I don’t want to leave a long winded review so I’ll try to keep it short and sweet. This gym is EXCELLENT for all levels of fitness. Everyone has their own personal preferences for gyms and training facilities, and Iron Mine Gym exceeds mine. After 15 years of training and multiple gyms, this is by far my FAVORITE gym to train at. Joe the owner is more than accommodating and very passionate about this place and takes great pride in the environment he’s created for everyone. Go ahead and check this place out and see for yourself!

Fantastic experience: Iron mine gym has made the gym for me and many others a paradise to be at. From the cleanliness to the super unique equipment, but most of all it’s community. The welcoming, friendly and diverse atmosphere has ensured they are good people in the world and in the fitness industry especially. It’s a welcoming gym from beginners to elite athletes it accommodates everyone and their fitness goals. It’s a gym I believe all gyms should strive to be like.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely awesome gym!! No commercial gym Music, the people are always helpful and amazing. Ownership takes accountability and fixes equipment faster than any gym I’ve seen. Consistently getting new stuff for us to play with. Oh and a posing room 10/10 love this place

Fantastic experience: Look no further for another gym in the Chicago land! This might look like a small gym to you but it has everything you need for your fitness goals. Girls!!! I cannot stress this enough this is the gym for you not like xsport. There will be no one looking at you, no one will bother you. You will be safe and you will able to complete all your workouts without anyone disturbing you or making you feel uncomfortable. 100% the best decision I’ve done. Joe the owner is an awesome person who you can come up to and ask him about a machine and he will help you with any questions or concerns you have. There will be people who will help you here and give you pointers. This is one of the best gyms you can go to and feel comfortable and will give you the motivation to push and grow.

Fantastic experience: This gym is the bee's knees. It's a bodybuilder's dream. Iron Mine has it all. Atmosphere? ✅ Free weights? ✅ Plate-loaded equipment? ✅ Pin-loaded equipment? ✅ Posing room? ✅ Members of all types and individual goals respect and support each other. 24 hour access with fair pricing. The owner, Joe, is fully invested in this place and it shows. He's recently expanded, added more equipment, and you can expect him to be in involved as much as he can be. The experience is already great, and he continues to build upon it.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym. Great equipment… such a good environment great people everyone is very nice and welcoming…. I always feel comfortable working out here and motivated. The owner Joey is great and very accommodating. 10/10 recommend this gym.

Fantastic experience: Iron Mine Gym is a fantastic gym for all levels of fitness! I started my membership in July and I just renewed for a year membership because of the great, down-to-earth atmosphere of this gym! Everyone is so friendly! The owner, Joe, is great, very welcoming, and encourages communication if you need anything! He always makes sure everyone is comfortable and helps create an atmosphere where everyone is supportive. Unlike other gyms, there is never a wait for a machine and never anyone staring at you while working out because the machines are well spaced throughout the gym. This is a huge plus and makes me feel so comfortable working out and getting in the zone. Joe’s personality and the way he runs his gym have definitely helped me to stick to my fitness journey and I couldn’t imagine working out anywhere else! 15/10 definitely recommend this gym if you want to work out with a supportive community that never makes you feel out of place!

Fantastic experience: This gym is amazing!! It’s a whole vibe. The owner Joe is super nice and very welcoming. I literally felt at home. This gym is for all fitness levels and I love that everyone is so goal oriented!! I highly recommend this gym. Oh and it has some of the most unique equipment I have ever seen !!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym! Super clean!!! Joe (the owner) is such a humbling man. Very informative and extremely welcoming. 10/10 definitely recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: Classic, down-to-earth gym. It doesn't get much better than Iron Mine. The membership base is very welcoming and encouraging. Very clean facility, all of the essential equipment, and plenty of space (recent expansion)! Joe is a very involved and active owner, and is very helpful and transparent with rates and gym policies. Ditch the corporate gyms and find an amazing lifting community at Iron Mine.

Fantastic experience: Love this place and probably at some point I will be canceling my Xsport membership. I'd much rather give my money to a smaller family owned gym and watch them grow. This place has everything you need to get in, get your workout done, and get out. Never cramped, love the atmosphere, and can't wait to see what expansion they have planned .