CORE Fitness and Aquatic Complex is Readers' Choice for Favorite Gym

We asked, you answered.

In the  — a way for readers to give their favorite local businesses a boost — we took a look at places to get a good workout Lemont. 

Readers made their picks by leaving comments and reviews for their most-loved gym, and it was the

The 70,000-square-foot  complex features a modern fitness facility with more than 100 pieces of equipment, a six-lane indoor swimming pool, a three-court gymnasium and three studios for dance and aerobics. Yoga, massage therapy, personal training and fitness classes are among the many specialty services offered.

The winner was chosen based on a combination of reader comments and reviews left on each business’ Patch Places listing.

Here is what just a few readers had to say:

Jen Dowling: I love everything about the Core, the amount of machines, the cost, the fact that there are babysitters provided, the classes, the pool. You simply cannot go wrong at the Core. Kudos!

Dan Ganzer: Outstanding facility, terrific variety of classes and equipment including an indoor pool make this the most outstanding place to work out in Lemont. All the staff members are helpful and energetic making it truly a fun place to be.

Mike Colaizzi: The CORE has great classes, friendly staff, newer equipment and indoor pool.. of course being a Park District Commissioner I am a little biased.. Great Place to meet new friends, get in shape, and spend Quailty time with the family.. The Core of your community!!

Wendy Mann-Flores: The Core is everything one could ask for in a fitness center. The classes are wonderful as are the facilities. The teachers truly motivate me and help me stay on track.

On behalf of Lemont Patch, congratulations to the Lemont Park District staff! Thanks to all our readers who took part and supported their favorite business.

Watch for next week’s Readers’ Choice. Just in time for the wearin’ of the green, we’ll be asking readers to choose the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Lemont/Woodridge/Darien area. Voting starts at 6 a.m. Monday and ends at noon Friday, March 16. Happy voting!

Do you love the CORE? Tell us what you think in the comments, or visit Patch Places to leave a review.