Dog House Fitness has quickly become a new home for me. From day one, the fantastically diverse community 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. read more

What a fabulous, warm and inviting gym. Great community of like minded people. Classes, personal training, 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. read more

Not your average CrossFit gym. Warm and inviting community for all levels. Everyone can find their place and there people at this gym while increasing your fitness levels. The coaches are knowledgeable and so friendly and the friends you make along the way are an added benefit. Come try it! read more

Great space. Diverse demographic. Great coaching. Personal training exceeded my expectations. Jordan Cooper is knowledgeable, patient, and a great motivator. If I were to judge Dog House based solely on my experience with him, I would say DOG House is top-notch. It is a place I would highly recommend if you are serious about fitness and belonging to a good Crossfit community. You will find what you need at DOG House CrossFit. read more

Love Doghouse my oldest son and I started going here because we got bored with the regular gym and fell in love. The people are great, the coaches are awesome, and I consider this place my home and family. I loved it so much my youngest son started coming along as well. Best box in the world! read more

Joining this place was absolutely the best decision I made so far this year. After a bad initial experience at another CrossFit gym, I was ready to give CrossFit another go when I realized Dog House had been opened on the NW side. I walked in on their free Saturday 9am Intro class alone, optimistic, and really really nervous. I joined the group of fellow newbies and began to follow the direction of Coach Courtney. It only took fifteen minutes and I was pretty much sold. Courtney clearly knows her stuff, expects the most out of people and is willing to give guidance where it's needed...and above that incredibly friendly. Which, if the awesome coaching isn't enough, the community(and hot shirtless dudes) is definitely another reason I gave this place 5 stars. After the intro class, I did the month long Meat and Potatoes course(foundation for CrossFit workouts) and was very impressed by another great coach (Dominik) and how friendly the existing members were to welcoming new people. The owners, Courtney being one of them, were all as equally welcoming and never made me feel pressured to commit to a membership. And did I mention the hot shirtless dudes? Its been a month since officially joining the regular CrossFit classes and I'm enjoying it more and more. Which I swear happens after you get over the "You want me to do WHAT 50 times?!!" initial reaction and realize that it's not nearly as bad as it sounds. Usually. And the Meat and Potatoes definitely helped kill any fears of being unprepared for the workouts. When I do feel like I could use a little extra help, there are always a handful of people willing to assist. I was a little(a lot) apprehensive about the idea of a "community" but I must admit that I've really been pleasantly surprised. There is no weird cult or obnoxious cliques. These are all just a bunch of real people who just enjoy a good workout. The workouts/WODs themselves are definitely grueling at times, but can always be scaled back to accommodate individual needs and each day includes both strength and conditioning training. As time goes by, I find myself looking forward to the various workouts. It never really becomes mundane or repetitive. They also have yoga and Olympic lifting classes weekly and a good amount of open gym time to makeup any workouts. Between the knowledgeable coaches and friendliness, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this place. So if like me, you've considered joining for a few months now, stop being lame and JUST DO IT. You'll be happy you did. Seriously. read more

Dog House Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been a member of Dog House since October 2017 as part of the weightlifting team and hop in the CrossFit classes from time to time. The facility is spacious, the coaches are awesome, the programming for both weightlifting and CF challenge you, and most importantly the community DHCF has built is like a second family to me. I travel far to make it to DH regularly so it is worth the investment. Whatever your goals are DHCF can help you get there... the first step is to show up! Eddy will probably be there ready to greet you! :) read more

Dog House Fitness - Trainers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

To some Crossfit is life. To these guys, Crossfit is family. I can't tell you how disappointed I was that I had to stop going to my workouts here. Courtney and the rest really promote a great atmosphere with fun while still kicking your ass. If you are able to get to them, I suggest you go. Just jump in and don't look back. You will regret it if you do. I hope I can get back to them and start again. I miss Eddie greeting me while I am stretching! read more

5 star Crossfit & Olympic Lifting gym. The coaches are incredibly experienced and knowledgable, the workouts are always challenging, and the doghouse community is one of the most welcoming groups of people in Chicago. Always a fun time working out at the Doghouse. I always look forward to making the trek in from the suburbs for a Saturday morning partner WOD at the Doghouse! read more

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Dog house crossfit is one of the best programs for children. We are in awe and impressed at the dedication of all the staff and volunteers. Our hearts are with the Dog House Crossfit. read more

I absolutely love this place. From the first day I walked through the doors, I was made to feel like part of the family. My older son and I started crossfit together because we were bored and tired of going to XSport. We wanted something more challenging and way more fun and we got it at Doghouse. It is friendly competition at its finest and no-one is done til the last person finishes. Everyone supports everyone and encourages everyone to do their best and NO ONE is better than anyone. We are all at different levels, and all have different goals and the AMAZING coaches help everyone achieve and be their best. If you are looking for a place that will challenge you both mentally and physically come join the Doghouse family. We Doghouse!!!!! read more

For those of you that might be intimidated (like I was at first) or feel like you need to get more in shape before you step into a crossfit facility - think again. I have yet to find a gym like Doghouse. The coaches (regulars & newbies alike) are the friendliest as well as encouraging without sacrificing excellent coaching. If you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, whatever your fitness goals may be and get connected to one of the best communities in Chicago I would absolutely recommend Doghouse. Also - if you have kids, they have an area where kids can play while you work out ;) Thanks for all your help Courtney and Javi - I look forward to Olympic Lifting class on Tuesday & Thursday every week! read more

Went to this place because I needed to get some help with my exercise routine. Met a guy named Kenny who I believe owns the gym with his wife. Was able to use the amazing facilities and lose weight while learning how to properly train my body. Anyone who is looking for a great place to work out with great equipment and in an awesome environment should check this place out. Unfortunately had to move to CA. If I come back, I will get back at it at Dog House. read more

Doghouse crossfit has a kids boxing program that is just awesome! They have a motivating, hard core approach to teach the kids not just the fundamentals of boxing but incredible work outs, self defense, stranger danger, and really great life lessons. My son who typically doesn't love exercising, absolutely loves this program and is also staying active and healthy! Win win! The coaches are incredible. So glad to have my son be part of this fantastic place! Plus they have such great things for us parents to join too! read more

A few years ago we attended a free child safety seminar at Dog House Crossfit and I was hooked. I was truly impressed and my daughter has been in the Kids Boxing Club since then. It is not all about Boxing. They teach self-defense, promote confidence, self-worth, physical fitness and the importance of health eating. The coaches are dependable, motivated and in tune with the needs of each student. I am proud to say we are a part of this program and a part of the Dog House Family. HARD WORK PAYS OFF!!!! read more

I have been a member of Dog House Crossfit for over 3 years and I really can't say enough good things about the gym. The owners and coaches are incredibly knowledgeable about multiple fitness methods, including of course Crossfit and Olympic Weightlifting. The coaches take the time to provide individual coaching and assistance when needed and also provide helpful information on topics like mobility and nutrition. The programming is thoughtful, fun, and challenging and encourages members to push themselves while also providing multiple options to scale to a level that makes most sense for you. Another major factor that makes Dog House so great is the community of members. With so many crossfit gyms popping up, it can be hard to tell the difference or know which one is right for you. Crossfit can also be intimidating when you first get started. Dog House provides a great blend of a welcoming environment for people of all abilities and experience levels that also pushes you to go hard and really see progress. Though I have always been a member of some sort of gym for most of my life, Dog House is the first gym I have been a part of that has motivated me to work harder than I ever would have on my own. I have met many awesome people and made great friends from being a part of this community and I consider myself lucky to have found it. Oh, and I'm also a lot stronger than I used to be, so if none of this mushy "we love each other" stuff appeals to you, just come lift heavy things with us and get way more awesome. Bottom line: Great owners and coaching, great programming, and super great community. If nothing else, come check out a free Saturday morning class and see for yourself. read more

I've been to about 10 boxes in the past few weeks and this was one of the nicest by far. Coaching and attention was spot on and gym had a great mix of competition types and newer athletes. Looking forward to going back a few times this week. Visiting from out of town or looking for a long term thing, I'd give this 5 stars...hey I just did. read more

The kids boxing program is phenomal. The instructor Steve is amazing with the kids. It's fun to watch. He gets the kids motivated and engages them. He promotes safety, standing up for yourself and helping others. All while they are exercising and learning habits for the rest of their lives. He empowers our youth on so many levels. My sons love the class and I love seeing so many girls in the class too. Love the positive messages and energy. I cannot say enough good things for these program. It's something that all ages could benefit from. read more