Best Gyms in Chicago

2021

Mode FEATURED

Mode Gym is a Chicago-based fitness club providing a 24-hour service to individuals who would like to achieve all-around wellness or develop an effective fitness regime. The fitness gym begins with a 3D body fat testing and nutritional assessment to identify the best possible plans for each client and get the best possible results from elite personal training programs, strength training exercises, aerobics, and one-on-one boxing. Utilizing the latest available technologies, Mode Gym provides the best amenities for every customer.

#1 Gym

Members at #1 Gym have access to free weights including heavy dumbbells, cable machines, ellipticals, stair climbers, treadmills, and bicycles. Monthly memberships include a free personal training session. A team of personal trainers, including the owner of the gym, train members. There is also a masseuse on staff for in-house massages. The gym is near the Belmont CTA stop.

B & W Gym

B & W Gym in Edgewater is a 9,000 square foot strength and conditioning facility. The gym caters to powerlifters with 100 pieces of equipment and over 20,000 lbs. of weight available to members. The gym has sponsored over 100 bodybuilding and powerlifting competitions since it opened in 1978. Martial arts training equipment takes up one-third of the building. B & W provides student membership discounts, and yearly memberships start at $20 per month.

Bluprint Fitness

• Personal Training

Bluprint Fitness is a gym located in Chicago. It comes up with personalized coaching programs for busy professionals who want to lose weight, tone their muscles, and gain overall body strength. It integrates gymnastics, strength and conditioning principles, nutrition, and community gatherings into calorie-burning workouts, personal training, and remote classes. Bluprint houses multi-purpose rigs, dumbbells & kettlebells, showers, and barbells within a facility that covers 5,500 square feet. Its coaches have more than 15 years of experience.

Charter Fitness of Pulaski

• Fitness Classes

Charter Fitness of Pulaski is a gym that provides a variety of fitness programs for clients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. The programs will be according to what the client needs and these include losing weight, reducing stress, losing inches, and relieving pain. It may also be for increasing strength or enhancing one's energy. Training in this gym may either be private/personal or through small group sessions. Lockers will be provided based on visitation and the facility is alcohol- and drug-free.

Cheetah Gym

Cheetah Gym Chicago is located in Andersonville and has an assortment of strength and cardio workout machines. Members receive free towel service, wifi in the gym, an assortment of shower products, and free coffee until 10 AM. It holds 50 group classes each week. Members can use the gym’s mobile app to check class schedules, see promotions, and plan workouts. Cheetah prides itself on a community spirit and has raised over $200,000 for local charities.

Chicago Athletic Clubs Lakeview

• Personal Training

Chicago Athletic Club Lakeview is a fitness studio that caters to clients in Chicago. This gym offers a selection of workout and group classes with a state-of-the-art facility and equipment supervised by skilled instructors. Gym enthusiasts can try swimming lessons, personal training, or join the triathlon club with seven different locations. Clients can also join specific group classes, such as yoga, boxing or kickboxing, dance, aqua workout, and pilates mat. This studio has an outdoor pool, a 20-yard lap pool, locker areas, and wireless internet access.

Chicago Elite Fitness

• Personal Training

Chicago Elite Fitness is a veteran-owned and operated strength and conditioning facility that has been catering to clients in the metro and the surrounding areas for more than nine years. It offers personal and group training programs, such as functional fitness, powerlifting, boot camp, Olympic weightlifting, and nutritional and accountability coaching. Its trainers can help determine the clients' goals and workout programs. One of the members mentioned that the coaches and staff are great motivators, welcoming, and supportive.

Chicago Primal Gym

Chicago Primal Gym in Lakeview primarily offers group training sessions of 10-25 clients with 2-3 coaches, kettlebell training, and functional movement. A free sixty-minute training session is available to new members, and the gym membership comes with a thirty-day, money-back guarantee. The gym takes pride in hosting social events and team competitions. The trainers at Chicago Primal Gym hold certifications from StrongFirst, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Coaching & Training Women Academy (Pre- & Postnatal), and Functional Movement Systems.

Coöp Gym

Coöp is a fitness community in Chicago focused on a non-judgmental atmosphere and personal training. Programs include high-intensity group classes, semi-private personal training, one-on-one personal training, and a program for people who want to lose fifty pounds or more. A registered dietician is available at the gym for personalized nutritional counseling.

Cross Town Fitness

Cross Town Fitness holds over one hundred group fitness sessions every week at its locations in West Loop and on the North Side. Available classes include high-intensity interval training, TRX training, aerobics, yoga, and even stand-up paddle boarding. The gym offers corporate wellness programs, personal training, and child care at both locations. Members eat locally-sourced meals at the café inside the gym which offers gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Edgewater Athletic Club

Edgewater Athletic Club offers monthly and yearly memberships with no initiation fee. Located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, the gym includes a cardio room, weight room, and swimming pool. Personal training classes cost $50-70 depending upon the package. Group fitness classes are available daily for members, as well as swimming classes. An onsite dietitian counsels members in nutrition programs for a fee.

Fit Results Chicago South Loop Gym

• 24 Hrs

Fit Results Chicago South Loop Gym accommodates clients around the metro. It provides group and one-on-one training programs that focus on strength, weight loss, and overall physical health. Its signature Triple 20 Workout is geared toward clients who want to improve their strength and endurance. This program includes strength training, rowing, and cycling. A high-intensity boot camp is also available. Fit Results was established by Luis Centeno in 2014. It began as an outdoor boot camp equipped with only a suitcase of weights.

Fitness 19

• Personal Training
• Outdoor And Indoor Facillity
• Fitness Classes

Fitness 19 is a gym facility that helps individuals in Chicago to reach their fitness goals. The business offers one-on-one instruction and customized fitness plan design through its personal training program. It also provides a range of classes led by trainers and instructors that include yoga, Zumba, aerobics, circuit training, high-intensity interval training, and 360 total body toning. The establishment also conducts youth and senior training programs. Fitness 19 has been operating for over 15 years.

Fitness Formula Clubs

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

Fitness Formula Clubs is a company that has been offering a variety of health, wellness, and fitness services to clients in Chicago and the surrounding areas since 1984. It provides personal and group fitness classes that involve yoga, pilates, and strength training. It also has a spa and airbrush tanning services for physical and mental wellness. In addition, its registered dietitians help clients with nutrition therapy and consultation. Fitness Formula Clubs operates in 10 locations, including East Lakeview and Lincoln Park.

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

• Lounge

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness provides an avenue for clients based in Chicago to play sports and pursue a fitness routine. Its studios are equipped to hold different fitness classes, such as yoga, HIIT, cycling, and Pilates. The fitness gym houses indoor sporting facilities, such as a rock-climbing wall, an 8-lane swimming pool, a basketball court, a running track, and a boxing studio. Lakeshore Sport & Fitness also offers its services to families through its kid-friendly facilities and activities.

Lance's Gym

• Personal Training

Located in Chicago, Lance's Gym is a powerlifting-specific gym. It has machines designed to develop each muscle group and three-lift equipment for both aspiring and professional weightlifters. It also has dumbbell racks to accommodate its clients' different free-weight needs and multiple platforms for flat bench, squat, and deadlift. In addition, Lance's Gym provides a selection of standard equipment for cardio exercises, as well as one-on-one training sessions for clients needing specific fitness programs.

Phenomenal Fitness

• Personal Training

Phenomenal Fitness is a Chicago-based gym specializing in personal training services. It caters to clients needing private and semi-private training sessions to improve their bodies' conditions, strength, and composition. It also offers Fascial Stretch Therapy to help individuals enhance their muscle function and open compressed joints. The gym is co-owned by Sean Armstead, a former U.S. marine corps captain with over 15 years of personal fitness training experience, and Maria Armstead, who holds a master's degree in public health.

Planet Fitness Chicago South Pulaski IL

• Personal Training

Planet Fitness is a gym facility catering to Chicago residents. It offers a variety of fitness equipment, amenities, and training programs. The fitness instructors assist in handling a variety of cardio and strength machines available at the gym. They also conduct small group training sessions and create fitness plans to help members attain their physical and health goals. Operating since 1992, Planet Fitness offers members access to any of the gym's 2,000+ locations.

Pow! Gym

• Fitness Classes

POW! Gym, a locally owned gym in Chicago, has been offering classes and programs that build strength and athletic skills for individuals of all ages and backgrounds for two decades. It has fitness programs, such as personal and corporate training, boxing, Muay Thai, and self-defense classes. Athletic teams are also being catered to through the Parisi Speed and Sports Performance program. Owner and founder Katalin has decades of experience in martial arts and the fitness industry.

Quads Gym

Quads Gym is a physical fitness facility serving clients in Chicago. It provides weights, Pilates, boxing, and martial arts training for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. Clients can use an assortment of exercise equipment from several known suppliers, including Hammer Strength, Ivanco, and Elite Fitness Systems. Childhood friends Dave De Young and Tom Milanovich realized their shared dream and established Quads Gym in 1976. They expanded and opened another gym on Chicago’s North Side in 1988.

Ravenswood Fitness Center

Ravenswood Fitness Center is a Chicago gym that offers memberships at varying rates for twenty-four months, twelve months, or month-to-month payment plans. It has cardio, weight, and TRX equipment available to members. Group fitness classes are free with the gym membership and include cycling, yoga, Barre, and Zumba. Personal training programs are available for an additional fee.

River North Gym

River North Gym is located on the ninth floor of the Merchandise Mart in River North. Regular membership includes unlimited group fitness classes, two personal training sessions, and three group personal training sessions. The gym also offers corporate wellness programs, which can include biometric screenings, health education programs, and incentive programs. Certified personal trainers conduct small group and individual sessions at River North Gym. Members can choose from forty group classes per week.

South Loop Strength & Conditioning – Home of South Loop CrossFit

Established in 2012, South Loop Strength & Conditioning in Chicago, Illinois, is the home of South Loop CrossFit. This CrossFit-based gym also offers weightlifting programs, nutritional coaching, and personal training. CrossFit programs are available, with new, intermediate, and advanced classes offered. Group classes are available, or members can opt for one-on-one personal training with a licensed professional. Each new member receives a consultation with a coach to determine goals and create a training program based on individual needs.

Southside Knockout

Southside Knockout is a martial arts training center in Southside, Chicago, focused on weight-loss. Instructors lead workouts in boxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. “K.O. Bootcamps” combine movements from multiple martial arts with agility training. Client testimonials show fat-loss success stories, including two contestants from NBC’s “Biggest Loser.” The gym offers a free trial at its Southside location and workout videos available by subscription online.

The Foundry

The Foundry is a gym in downtown Chicago, Illinois, that helps busy professionals become attain better health and fitness. Opened in 2011, it offers group classes, personal training, nutrition coaching, and physical therapy. Members receive a customized plan to help them reach their goals.

Urban Athlete

Urban Athlete in Ravenswood specializes in group fitness classes. It houses a variety of hard-to-find equipment such as kettlebells, weighted sleds, giant tires, and climbing ropes. Memberships are sold on a weekly basis, and even the lowest membership tiers can attend group training classes. Higher priced memberships include semi-private and private training. All the trainers are certified, and some have over 10 years of experience.

USA Gym

USA Gym in Bridgeview is recognized as one of the best hardcore gyms in North America. Their personal trainers specialize in bodybuilding contest preparation. Students and firefighters receive discounts on their membership. The owner, a professional bodybuilder and gym owner for over 25 years, offers consulting services to people who want to start their own gym. Members can use the gym’s tanning bed and receive nutritional counseling.

V-Tone Fitness

V-Tone Fitness is a family owned and operated gym in Roger’s Park. It has cardio equipment, strength machines, free weights, and core training equipment available to its members. Certified personal trainers are available for an additional fee. V-Tone has a bike shop to repair and upgrade bicycles at the gym. Some group classes are available to members.

Vaunt Fitness

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

Vaunt Fitness is a gym facility serving the Chicago metro and other nearby locations. The business provides a personal training program where a trainer develops and implements a customized workout plan for its clients. Additionally, its team facilitates classes like kids' camp, power hour, strength & conditioning, and functional interval training. The establishment also offers yoga, sauna, supplements, and handcrafted protein shakes. Vaunt Fitness' lead trainer, Lori, has been a strength & conditioning coach for over 4 years.

Wicker Park Fitness

Wicker Park Fitness is a Chicago gym that has cardio and free weight workout equipment for its members. The gym holds classes daily which include yoga, pilates, boxing, high-intensity interval training, and barre. The gym offers personal training for an additional fee. Customer reviews featured in Time Out Chicago and Yahoo! Sports state that the gym is consistently clean and affordable.

Windy City Strength & Conditioning

• Personal Training
• Fitness Classes

Windy City Strength & Conditioning serves clients in Chicago and its surrounding areas. Established in 2007, the center has fitness coaches who assist in creating training programs that involve bodyweight movements, gymnastics, basic barbell exercises, and Olympic lifts. The gym also provides beginner, intermediate, and advanced athlete training. Online coaching options and nutrition programs are also available. Windy City Strength & Conditioning also has fitness programs for youths. Its founder, Justin Marcis, has certifications in CrossFit Gymnastics, basic barbell, and kettlebell.