Earn the Feast: Where to Workout on Thanksgiving

If you’re not into turkey trots, but want to shove eight times the daily recommended amount of calories into your body, you might want to get a workout in first. […]

Xtende Barre at Harmony Mind Body Fitness

Studio: Harmony Mind Body Fitness, 1962 N. Bissell, Chicago, IL  60614 Class Focus: A hands-on barre class with a maximum class size of 6 people Cost per class: $20 per mat […]

Ultimate GUTS at Unicus Fitness

(Image courtesy of Unicus Fitness) Studio: Unicus Fitness, 625 N. Michigan Avenue, 6th floor Class Focus: Intense interval training with that both tones and gets the heart rate up Cost per […]

Yoga Sculpt/Bootcamp at TruHarmony Yoga

(Image courtesy of TruHarmony Yoga) Class: Yoga Sculpt/Bootcamp Studio: TruHarmony Yoga, 900 North Franklin St. Suite #508, Chicago, IL 60610 (Note: this location has since closed) Class Focus: This basis of this […]

Pump it Up at Indigo Studio

Class title: Pump it Up Studio: Indigo Studio, 735 N LaSalle Street Class Focus: This class alternated between Zumba dance moves and sculpting with light (2-3 lbs) weights Cost per class: $20 […]

Pilates at Reform Chicago

          Studio: Reform Chicago, 222 W. Huron, Chicago, IL 60654. (I took my class at the old location the week before it moved from 233 W. Huron) Class Focus: We focused […]

Mixed at The Bar Method

Class title: Mixed Studio: The Bar Method, 3144 North Sheffield Avenue Other Chicago Locations: The Loop: 180 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 Wicker Park: 1271 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago […]

F Train at On Your Mark Coaching and Training

Class title: F Training Studio: On Your Mark Coaching & Training, 1753 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60647 Other Chicago locations: West Loop: 1101 W. Monroe, Suite A Class Focus: This class […]

Ultimate Conditioning at ENRGi

(Image courtesy ENRGi Fitness) Class title: Ultimate Conditioning Studio: ENRGi Fitness, 676 N. LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60654 Class Focus: Overall strength and conditioning through long conditioning circuits that are repeated […]

Bootcamp: Strapped Express – Barre Bee Fit, River North

Bootcamp title: Strapped Express Studio: Barre Bee Fit, River North Bootcamp Focus: Using TRX straps, body weight and balance to challenge the body and tone up in an intense 3-day session. […]

Butt and Legs at Shred 415

Class title: Butt and Thighs Studio: Shred 415, 230 W. Division, Chicago, IL Other Chicago locations: Lincoln Park: 2156 N. Clybourn Wicker Park: 1444 N, Milwaukee Class Focus: This class […]

Kick Boxing at L.A. Boxing

Class title: Kickboxing Studio: L.A. Boxing, 3215 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 Class Focus: Intense conditioning through boxing/kickboxing focused moves Difficulty: 4. The class moves at a rapid pace, […]

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