Best Gyms In Chicago
Ready to kick-start the new year with a new body? Below is an A-Z guide to the best gyms in Chicago. This year, keep your resolutions and head to one of these featured gyms.
Bally Total Fitness
22 Chicagoland Locations
www.ballyfitness.com
Bally's offers spacious facilities, a wide variety of classes and training, at an amazing low price. With over 22 Chicagoland locations, there is sure to be a Bally Total Fitness near you.
Membership fee: $26.99 per month. $0 Enrollment fee. Price may vary. Check ballyfitness.com for most recent rates.
Cheetah Gym Chicago
Andersonville
Bucktown
Edgewater
www.cheetahgym.com
Check out the fresh Group X Fitness formats like Hot Bod, Roll-ates™, Yoga Basics, WERQ™, Pilates with Props, Weekend Warrior, Fast Lane and more. Whether your mission is to increase endurance, build strength, or unwind, you will find your perfect workout in one of Cheetah's Group X classes.
Membership fee: $59.00 per month. $0 Enrollment fee.
Chicago Athletic Clubs
Evanston
Lincoln Park
Lakeview
West Loop
www.chicagoathleticclubs.com
If you're looking for a health club that has Chicago's best instructors, prime locations, convenient class scheduling, and a fun, exciting environment, these are the clubs for you. Take advantage of their rock climbing walls, indoor/outdoor pools, free group classes, and spa-like locker room facilities. With massages, steam showers, and a sauna, you can make working out a relaxing retreat!
$50 enrollment fee special, plus $25 off next month.
Curves
Over 25 Chicagoland locations
www.curveschicagoland.com
Curves is designed to give you a complete cardio and strength-training workout in just 30 minutes. Burn up to 500 calories with every circuit workout. The circuit is made up of resistance machines that work every major muscle group, two muscles at a time, making Curves a great spot for people on the go!
Check www.curveschicagoland.com for the most current rates.
East Bank Club
500 North Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-5800
eastbankclub.com
Unparalleled in size, scope and range of services, the 450,000 square-foot East Bank Club has set the standard for first-class hospitality and excellence. Facility includes indoor golf, basketball, tennis, pilates, and multiple indoor/outdoor pools. East Bank Club, is more than just a place to work out and play your favorite sports. Amenities include, a car wash, physical therapy, spa, salon, children's activity center and more.
Membership fee: $125-$305 per month. Initiation fee: $250-$700.
Equinox Fitness
Gold Coast
Highland Park
Lincoln Park
The Loop
www.equinox.com
Membership at Equinox includes group fitness classes, yoga, personal training, members' only iphone app, Kiehl's locker room amenities and more. Take advantage of their wide array of classes, spa, and pool facilities.
Fitness Formula
Lakeview
Gold Coast
Halsted Street
Lincoln Park
Oak Park
Old Town
South Loop
Union Station
West Loop
www.ffc.com
Fitness Formula Clubs are designed to provide cutting-edge fitness, distinct services, spa and wellness programs to meet the needs and lifestyles of each Club location. This Chicago based club offers personal training, convenient locations, and a variety of group fitness classes.
Membership and enrollment fees vary. Check ffc.com for the most current rates.
XSport Fitness
Over 20 Chicagoland Locations
www.xsportfitness.com
Members at XSport can enjoy free group fitness classes, the XSport Spa, tanning services, personal training, and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Memberships start as low as $19.95. Check www.xsportfitness.com for the most current rates.
Have a favorite gym we missed? Tell us where to find it below.--Lauren Wulf, CBS Local Chicago