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Akemi Fitness Method
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Fitness & Instruction [Edit]
518-1/2 Davis StEvanston, IL 60201
(847) 332-1700
- Nearest Transit:
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Davis (Purple Line)
Dempster (Purple Line)
- Hours:
Mon, Wed 9:30 am - 11 am
Mon 5 pm - 8 pm
Tue, Thu 10 am - 11 am
Tue 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Fri 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Fri 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Sat 9 am - 1 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
7 reviews for Akemi Fitness Method
7 reviews in English
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Review from Gina B.
Chicago, IL
5/11/2012
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I am trying to get in shape for my wedding and I am so glad that I discovered Akemi (and Jocelyn)! I am not super fit (yet - just started a coupe of weeks ago) but the classes are challenging and enjoyable. I feel like I am getting a great workout and the class time flies by. I just wish I would have discovered this studio a long time ago. I was definitely nervous the first time I went but was so glad I did. Don't hesitate - just go! I am hooked! I actually look forward to working out for the first time in my life.
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Review from Liha S.
Evanston, IL
4/26/2012
I had heard great things about the studio overall. Everyone said that the non-Zumba classes are great. I signed up to take the newly offered Zumba class. The room temperature is TOO HOT for Zumba class. The air conditioner is not on and there are not any fans running for this class. Some of my friends were taking the class - but have decided not to return because of the heat. I have heard from other people that they know people who have not returned for the same reason. Unfortunately, during some 2 of the classes I attended - it got so warm in the studio that the floor started to sweat making it very slippery. That happened when it was unseasonably warm outside. That is just dangerous. Not much you can do about a floor - but if it was made cooler in the room overall, this wouldn't be a problem.
During my last class - the owner came to sit in the class with her infant daughter. That would've been fine - but then she was having a conversation with the daughter of another woman working out. Hence, she was trying to talk over the music, etc. Very disrespectful and distracting to the Zumba teacher and the class. I'm certain that if the owner was teaching a class and someone did that to her - she wouldn't like it. Why should it be any different if someone else is teaching?
Why do I keep going back? Well I bought a Groupon and am just trying to live it out until I use all of my classes. Was keeping my fingers crossed that can happen before it gets too warm outside - which brings the temperature up in that room and makes the floor sweat.
UNFORTUNATELY I WON'T BE ABLE TO LIVE IT OUT BECAUSE OF A CHANGE THAT HAS TAKEN PLACE AT WORK AND I WILL HAVE TO TRAVEL MOST OF THE WEEK. I EMAILED JOCELYN AND EXPLAINED MY SITUATION AS WELL AS LEFT HER A VOICE MAIL TO SEE IF I COULD GET MY $$ BACK FOR THE UNUSED. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING BACK FROM HER. THAT'S JUST BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. HOW HARD IS IT TO CALL AND LET SOMEONE KNOW EITHER WAY? APPARENTLY TOO HARD. TOO BAD.
WHEN I CONTACTED GROUPON THEY WERE AT LEAST COURTEOUS ENOUGH TO GET BACK TO ME.Comment from Jocelyn D. of Akemi Fitness Method 5/7/2012
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Review from Wendy Z.
Evanston, IL
1/22/2012 10 Check-ins Here
After going to Physique57 in New York and the Bar Method in San Francisco for several years, I was excited to find this fitness studio when I moved here for grad school last year. I have gone to 4 types of classes here: Barre Mixed, Barre II, Cardio Mixed, and ArmsAbsBooty. ArmsAbsBooty is my favorite so far, it combines the muscle toning work that you find in bar classes but mixes it up with spurts of cardio to keep you sweaty and working hard! Jocelyn, owner and instructor, is a ball of energy and the studio feels homey and welcoming. Highly recommend!
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Review from I B.
Brooklyn, NY
11/6/2010
Joceyln is the single best thing about Evanston! She is a great New York City trained barre method instructor who infuses, ballet, pilates, yoga, aerobics, cardio, weight training and boot camp drills all into one 60 hour session. Jocelyn makes working out fun, and after just 4 weeks I've already seen the results of a leaner physique, toned arms and a tighter tush. She is legit, the real deal, and also very very nice! I highly recommended Joceylyn, her studio, and her classes!
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Review from Lindsay R.
Chicago, IL
5/17/2009
Akemi Fitness is FANTASTIC. When I was living in San Francisco, I was a Bar Method fanatic. Akemi is very similar to Bar Method, but extremely personalized. I cannot tell you what a delight Jocelyn Davis is. Jocelyn is the owner/trainer at the studio and she not only gives a stellar class, but also has an amazing sunny/upbeat beautiful personality. While my thighs burn in this class, Jocelyn keeps me motivated and feeling good. Finally - a great toning/strengthening/stretching/awesome class in Evanston!!!! If she can only get me to shed those 7 lbs i've gained in business school and help me fit into my favorite jeans...I think she can!
PS: My sister-in-law is a National Marketing Director for yelp and always prompts me to write reviews. I never have and was absolutely inspired to do so because of Akemi... -
Review from Rebecka S.
Arlington Heights, IL
5/26/2009
Akemi Fitness rocks! I feel strong and fantastic after doing it. Jocelyn is AMAZING! She is so infectious and really motivates you. It is a great way to combine grace, strength and precision all in one workout and is totally efficient. My new favorite workout.
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Review from Natalie K.
Wilmette, IL
8/26/2010
Jocelyn is fantastic and I love her studio. I have only gone twice but I bought a pass of 10 because i intend to go regularly even though I belong to a gym in the area. Her classes combine weights, yoga and pilates for a great low impact but intense workout. I consider myself fit and know my way around the weight room, but my muscles were so sore after my first class. Plus Jocelyn is so sweet and the class just flies by. Highly, highly recommend.
