Marathon Monday: When “Just Do It” Isn’t Doing It

Hi, my name is Kristen and I am a Type A. I schedule my life to the max, I always have a plan, and your eyes would bug out if […]

Break Dancing Class at the American Rhythm Center

Studio/Gym: The American Rhythm Center 410 S. Michigan Ave. Class Focus: The break dancing class is aimed at B-Boys and B-girls of all levels. Options will be given to beginners to […]

Clean Eating Porridge Recipe

What’s the difference between oatmeal and porridge? I had to google it too. Porridge is any kind of hot cereal that could be made with rice, cornmeal or oats. So […]

Chicago Fitness Studio Barre Bee Fit Rebrands to The Barre Code

Barre Bee Fit has been a favorite Chicago fitness studio since it’s opening four years ago. It was where I first fell in love with studio fitness (seriously look back at […]

No Equipment Workout: The Super Set

Summer means weekend travel and packed week nights that might keep you out of the gym, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a workout in. Devote about a half hour to doing this […]

Bootcamp with Nate Forse

Studio/Gym: Forse Lifestyle holds its bootcamps at Quest Multisport, 2641 W. Harrison Class Focus: This is a workout that should pique the interest of current athletes and former athletes alike. It promotes strength, […]

#Sweatworking at Sweat on State July 31

We’re excited to announce the next stop on our fitness tour of the city, Sweat on State for July’s #Sweatworking event. We’re inviting you to join us July 31 at […]

Marathon Monday: When Vacation Strikes

Fourth of July is my favorite holiday, bar none. I have a serious thing for American flag apparel, and this year, I was lucky enough to head to a friend’s lake […]

DIY Energy Bar Recipe

Last week, post workout, I got a text from Jen, the owner of Living Fit Chicago, that said, “I have a treat for you.” I thought to myself, “Please food. […]

SPF Has You Covered This Summer

Confession: I am a former sun-worshipper turned SPF evangelist. I now pay the price for ignoring a direct order from my doctor to stay out of tanning beds and to keep myself […]

Standup Paddle Pilates at Chicago Paddle Company

Studio/Gym: Chicago Paddle Company, 5800 N Lakeshore  Class Focus: By using the board as the Pilates ‘mat,’ S.U.P. Pilates takes the balance and stability you’re generally working with Pilates and puts that on steroids.  […]

Marathon Monday: Fartlek Training

Go ahead, giggle a little bit. Fartlek. Fart-lek. FARTLEK. Get it out of your system now, because once you start running this thing, you may not have the lung capacity […]

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