What a FANTASTIC gym! This place is a real throwback to how crossfit started and was originally…read moreintended. The brick style building, street parking, industrial vibe just puts you in the mood to lift heavy stuff! This is a true strength and conditioning box, and the CrossFit programming was on point! I found it super easy to sign my waiver and pay for my drop in ahead of time through their website. When I walked in, I was immediately welcomed by the staff and other athletes. I also received some great coaching cues from the various coaches who ran the classes over my 2 days dropping in. Get this, they also have open workouts for traveling drop ins.. score! Can't recommend this place enough for drop ins, or local athletes looking to take their strength and fitness to the next level!

Drop in and loved it! Coach Ryan is fantastic: welcoming, helpful, kind. Partner workout in a…read moreSaturday morning: so fun! Good programming, clean space with plentiful equipment. Easy sign up. See you soon SLSC! Thank you!

This is me at my second home. I cannot stress enough how incredible and inspiring Studio Three is!…read moreThe instructors are incredibly talented, knowledgeable about fitness and the body, and supportive of all their attendees, no matter what level you are at in your fitness journey. If you're even THINKING of trying Studio Three- consider this your sign to book a class YESTERDAY.

Clean and organized studio in Rivernorth! I usually take Heated Flow 45 Vinyasa class here. The…read morevery recent class I had with Katie was not for beginners. This class helped me reduce muscle tension, and overall was challenging. Loved the class with Katie; however she didn't walk through the class and sometimes was less audible. My rating is more like 4.5/5. This particular Rivernorth studio has a brick like wall with not enough light. Needs more air circulation. They have check in desks at both the floors and can be confusing at times where exactly to go. That being said, one cool thing about this Studio is there's a coffee shop inside the same building so after a workout you can stop by. Overall it's worth checking out!

I came to CE a running enthusiast completely new to crossfit, and skeptical about whether I wanted…read moreto become one of "those people". After going through the fundamentals course and getting into regular WOD classes, I quickly grew to love it. Neil, Holly, Dana, Jose and everyone else there is incredibly nice, funny and welcoming, and they make crossfit fun and completely not intimidating. The community of people there is incredible, and being a part of it has been so much more rewarding than I ever imagined. I've gotten into the best shape of my life, made many new friends, and accomplished things I never would've thought I was capable of. I truly looked forward to coming to class every time. Now that My wife and I moved, CE is the thing I'm missing most about the old neighborhood. CE is the gym that I'll forever compare any other gym (sorry, "box") against.

I tried this on a Groupon…read more The staff here is very enthusiastic. Neil is great. However, I felt my time here I was constantly getting pushed to lift heavier weights and going deeper with squats by certain staff members. That is a recipe for overuse injury. I didn't feel comfortable and stopped after my trial was over.

I visited RSTR for a drop in and they have a great facility in the south loop. The staff was super…read morefriendly and gave me a great tour of the facility. They have a great recovery area with sauna, cold plunge, and massage guns. There is also an open gym area with cardio machines and free weights. The classes were energetic and packed with a variety of different movements. I do wish classes were longer than 30 minutes though.

I took a class with Cash Moore and really liked the pace and reps. So glad to find a gym I can walk…read moreto ...I will be back soon!

This is a fun place to work out. People are friendly and coaches are knowledgeable. They are very…read morewelcoming of people of all fitness levels too, no judgement.

I am a regular at Division St. Crossfit and it occurred to me that I should write a 5 star review…read moreon Yelp because this gym deserves it. There are a good number of reasons why I love this gym but I will give only three for the sake of brevity: 1) Skill development: Yes. We go to the gym and work out to get in shape but what else should we get out if it? I know at other gyms I would go, shut my mind off, and be a robot for an hour or two. The coaches here engage and encourage in a way that makes gym goers competent athletes. I've developed strength and technique here that I can take and use anywhere. And yes, you will look better naked. 2) Coaches: Again, this isn't the type of gym where you go in, blank out, and drive home alone drinking a protein shake. The coaches, JJ, Jess, and Amanda, know every athlete's name and physical abilities. And this gym goes beyond just working out. JJ and the others are constantly promoting and creating events and contests to encourage athletes to progress in the most fun and community building way possible. We just had a "Paleo Challenge" where winners won a free month of classes! 3) Community: Friends are easily found here. You will find encouragement from not only the coaches but the person next to you. You will find yourself cheering people on and clapping and yelling along with the other athletes. Do not hesitate to try this out. I believe a free trial class is held every Saturday. You will get your butt kicked, but you'll come back for more. And again, you will look better naked.

My sister fell in love with this place a couple of months ago and so, when I visited her in…read moreChicago, I knew that I had to check it out. We've both been on an exercise kick recently and she ensured me that Sproing was an excellent workout. During the first of my two workouts of the weekend, I found myself trying to adjust to the machine. It's a cross between a treadmill and a mattress. While the floor of the machine took a little getting used to, I was also facing backwards and strapped in, which made the whole thing a little odd at first. We sprinted, worked our core, did pushups, and used weights. It was a good, high impact workout that centered around interval training. Once I had a feel for the place, my second workout was even better. Cullen was an awesome instructor and he really kept us motivated, encouraging us to push ourselves until the last second. We could see if we were heeding to his advice by watching the big screens in the studio that showed us in real time how we were doing, based on our heart rate monitors. I got a great sweat in over that weekend thanks to the instructors and I found the desk staff to be very welcoming and helpful. The space is clean and new, the bathrooms are spotless and very "homey", and the equipment is sanitized regularly. This is a unique workout for sure and it can be tailored to your fitness level. Try it out if you have time.

This was incredibly fun and an amazing workout. I have only taken one class and I know I'll be…read morecoming back for more. The staff was so welcoming and professional. Filled with enthusiasm and energy, the sproing fitness instructor definitely motivated each and every one of us to work hard and push ourselves to get the most out of the workout. A heart rate monitor will be attached to an elastic band that you strap around your waist. There is a screen that shows how each individual's % max heart rate which essentially shows how hard you're working out. You are attached to the sproing machine with a Velcro strap that you wrap around your waist and you do exercises on a soft, cushioned surface. The idea of sproing is to do running based high intensity interval training (HIIT) - 20 seconds of work intervals with 10 seconds of rest intervals. Each class is 45 minutes where it's 30 minutes of HIIT. At the end of the class, you get emailed a summary of your workout results which shows how many calories you burned. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Sure, it may feel like your body will give up on you and you'll feel really sore after..but it hurts so good. With an incredible staff + intense but fun workout, I highly, highly recommend sproing fitness!

Dog House Fitness has quickly become a new home for me. From day one, the fantastically diverse…read morecommunity of bootcampers welcomed me tremendously. All of the instructors are both encouraging and educational while quick to help modify for anyone's specific needs. It all starts with Natalie, the owner and operator, who has built such an outstanding environment for everyone. This is the kind of neighborhood place that makes the fitness journey a joy.

What a fabulous, warm and inviting gym. Great community of like minded people. Classes, personal…read moretraining, nutrition and physical therapy all in one place. Amanda is an amazing trainer and physical therapy assistant. She has pushed me to do incredible things in the gym. I would never have imagined it was possible. Her knowledge and support have been invaluable to me as I work toward my goals.

First Studio Three class in the books and I gotta say, I finally understand what all the hype is…read moreabout! The space is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and reminds me more of a spa than a gym. I was greeted by upbeat music and friendly staff working to check me in and welcoming me to my first class. I chose the 45 minute torch class with Matt J. I typically work out on my own, so going into a class setting had me a little nervous. Matt immediately put my worries at ease. He introduced me to all the equipment 1:1 prior to our class starting which I really appreciated. I could tell he cared about making sure I felt comfortable and welcomed. The 45 minute class divides time between the treadmill, floorwork, and the rowing machine. We started on the treadmill in dynamic mode. This was my first name using dynamic mode, and dang did it kick my butt! Floorwork focused mainly on upper body but we incorporated some abs in there too. For the rowing machine, we would mix abs and triceps in between rowing sets. We went through each station three times in the 45 minute workout. Matt played a fun mix of music and did an amazing job keeping everyone hyped up and encouraged during the workout! I really like the team environment of a group fitness class, and having an instructor encouraging me really made me push myself more than I typically would just going to the gym solo. I had so much fun at Studio Three, and it made me want to give the cycling and yoga classes a try as well! Thank you Matt for a fantastic experience for this newbie.

A great workout studio with plenty of classes. The place is clean and has plenty of lockers. They…read morehave two floors with the locker rooms on the second with the yoga studio. The locker rooms have showers with towels and toiletries provided.

Sari is great. She is incredibly knowledgeable, can tailor exercises to my needs, and adds a…read morepersonal touch. She called and spoke to me in person before I had signed up for her program. Other places just give you a website to book appointments. Every time I leave a session with her, I feel mentally (and physically) as good as I do after seeing my therapist. I recommend her without any reservations.

I can't say enough good things about Sari Weiss! Personally, she's badass, kind, and so much fun…read moreto work out with. Her schedule is flexible and when I can't find a sitter she lets me bring my twins. She will even keep them distracted so I can get through the reps. Physically, I've lost 12lbs and gained enough muscle to pick up my twins, 30lbs each, at the same time! It took a lot of courage to show up for our first session but I'm very glad I did. Getting started postpartum was incredibly intimidating but I physically felt ready to try. For the Moms like me hesitating to get started I sent this to Sari about a month ago. "I reluctantly put on a pair of skinny jeans for the first time since giving birth to twins 3 years and they feel AMAZING!!! No more bulge. I can't explain what it's like when you have kids and you're this totally different person mentally and physically. For me, working out was not about vanity it's regaining control, confidence, and fitting into any size pair of jeans comfortably. What you do, it's more than a workout. Seriously, thank you Sari!"