Redefined Fitness has been transformative for my son. He started personal training when he was 11.5…read moreyears old (now 13). Travis worked with him to establish personal goals (strength) and focused on progress (personal bests). He has been incredibly positive and encouraging throughout. My son refuses to miss a session. He has grown in strength, fitness and confidence. He has also brought his learning home and lifts weights with excellent form between sessions.

After moving back to Illinois, I was searching for a gym close to my job and someone recommended…read moreRedefined Fitness. I love challenging workouts that produce results in a friendly, clean, small environment. Redefined Fitness hit all the marks. The owners work hands on with the clients to ensure that every one receives personal training and attention. The workouts are designed to be challenging for everyone from beginner to advanced and the results are amazing. They also take the time to get to know their clients and work with them based on their needs, restrictions and ultimate goals. The gym is very clean and sanitized properly and some workouts are performed outside. Im definitely happy with Redefined Fitness and its trainers and I will recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for a serious yet fun and exciting workout.

When you have the winter blahs and need some friends to train and ride with Precision is the place…read moreto go! They have the best trainers and coaches. Jordan, Lauren Craig and Daphne are awesome!! They spent all winter helping me with my cycling skills. They have about 20 bike trainers inside plus 3 treadmills, spin bikes and rowers. They also offer strength and agility classes. You can store your bike there during the winter months so you don't have to schlep your bike in your car on the days you want to ride. They work with training peaks so every ride you do is recorded with heart rate, calories, speed and distance. It really helps me analyze where I need to improve. They also have separate fun free events throughout the year. Girls movie night (ride while watching the chick flick of your choice) beer and bikes (ride while chugging a beer and eating snacks). These are just fun ways to break up indoor cycling rides. The fees are reasonable for unlimited rides. They also offer triathlon performance packages so you can incorporate swim bike and run with them. If you're interested in taking your training to the next level try precision multi sport.

Precision Multisport...the best training studio you aren't going to. In a world of all these…read morefranchised facilities and box gyms, this is refreshing. Personalized attention, and a variety of options. Adult and youth programs. Indoor and weather permitting outdoor training too! This is great for triathletes of all levels; from the hesitant not sure I want to even try to the Kona qualifying elites. Yet NOT INTIMIDATING! I was amazed, as I have experienced this before. Runners, swimmers, even the every day "non athlete" person just trying to be fit can find something here. I first came to know Precision Multisport through a winter triathlon training program I was a part of that utilized the facility for their Computrainer studio. Craig and JP have helped me train for multiple events, as well as aid me with my return to sport training after a hiatus due to injury. The studio has moved since I started trading there, and expanded. They now offer more training options, class times, etc. BASE Fitness, TRX, other training classes, a wide range of Computrainer classes, and individual trainers...all highly recommended. I truly have learned so much during my training here. The coaches are attentive, knowledgeable, and put up with me! I am not high maintenance, just hard on myself. When I go to Precision Multisport...I do not feel like I have to BE the best, I just am encouraged to TRY my best; and everyone has off days, and are well supported here. The experience, and the way the coaches are with clients, is HUGE! I don't feel like I am a part of a cookie cutter workout. Thank you PM! They often have special events and other fun things. They also put on a few of the best races in Chicagoland! I travel in from the city even to train!

I thought my lifting days were over. Bad shoulder, bad knee, bad back. Chris disagreed. Thankfully,…read morehe disagreed forcefully enough to get me back on the weights. I couldn't be more grateful. Chris hasn't just helped me regain strength, he's helped me rebuild confidence. It's only been a month, but I can already feel my relationship to my body changing. I'm less fearful of every ache and pain, less prone to catastrophizing, and I'm getting steadily stronger. I'm not sure what more one could ask for from a strength coach. But there is more to Chris! He's a real person who understands and empathizes with real people. He's whip smart, kind and funny. And his passion for this synthesis of mindfulness and strength training is infectious. Don't miss out on your chance to hire this man before his schedule is completely filled!

Encouragement, Guidance, Results, Community: That's what you can expect from STRENGTH WISE…read more I've been going to Chris's Mo/Wed/Sat class for a few months now. Since starting with Chris, my quality of life has improved dramatically. I have always been a very active person, pre covid I was at the gym everyday. But the pandemic put me in a slump, I missed my communities and didn't have the motivation to work out. Chris provides instant connection, dedication, and guidance. Physically, I am back in my pre covid shape and am getting closer mentally with every class.

Sona Fitness is amazing! When I joined, a little over a year ago, I was dealing with significant…read moreback pain that stopped me from working out and staying in shape. Kenna and Chris have been amazing at customizing my training schedule to not only address the pain but also turned working out into fun. Quite frankly none of the previous PT sessions I've taken come close to the health benefits I got from my sessions at Sona. Kenna and Dylan, the owners, have created a welcoming and inclusive space which I highly recommend to anyone starting their fitness journey.

In the past year, I have not only survived a global pandemic, but have also turned 40. The only…read morepositive thing to happen in that year (truly) was working out with Kenna. After years of hip and knee pain, I was told that I have a torn labrum in my hip and lots of lost cartilage in my knee. My only options were a barely helpful surgery or intense focus on building my strength. I reached out to Kenna and she took on my case with gusto. When I say that Kenna (and Sona) changed my life this is not an understatement. Kenna helped me to zero in on the small ways my body was out of alignment and correct the HUGE effects of these misalignments. I have been working out with Kenna for a year and I am now totally pain free and happily returning to endurance sports! Beyond that, I am in the best shape of my life (and I have always been an athlete). Given the pandemic, Kenna and I worked together virtually. I was BLOWN AWAY by her ability to see tiny muscle movements over the screen and to give me exactly the right prompts to correct my posture and alignment. 18 months ago, I was told by medical doctors that I would have to limit my activity and just accept that pain was my new reality. I am now blissfully pain free and ready to remain just as active for the next 40 years. THANK YOU KENNA!

Patrick is a fantastic trainer! Highly knowledgeable - he makes it easy (as easy as it can be) - I…read morecouldn't recommend more highly! Max Goodman -

I cannot say enough good things about IzzyFit. I'll write out a lot more details below, but the…read morebottom line is Izzy is wonderful and I highly recommend working with her. I started with Izzy 2 years ago, and can easily say it is one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself and my health. Prior to this, I had never been very physically active and I had always been pretty wary of gyms, trainers, etc. When I set up an appointment to meet Izzy, I was very unsure about starting and worried about embarrassing myself when working out. From my first day meeting with Izzy, not only did my cautiousness/hesitancy around personal training quickly begin to fade, but I became excited about training with her each week and building strength. Two years later, and I see Izzy twice a week for personal training and wish I could go more often. Izzy's knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and dedication make each training session fun and motivating. She continuously shifts and updates my workout program so that I'm always engaged, challenged, and building strength and new skills. She is fantastic at modifying exercises so that they best fit my body's ability. Overall, I've learned so much about my body and how it moves over the last two years, and I can now move and lift so much more than I ever have been able to (e.g. band-assisted pull-ups, push-ups, deadlifts, and much, much more). In addition to physical gains, I also feel more comfortable in my body and more confident in my body's strength and abilities. IzzyFit is also great because of the community involved in training with Izzy. She often has two people train together for each session (although they are each doing their individualized training program). This really builds a sense of community and support around working out. She also owns and trains at TruFit, which is easily the most welcoming, body positive gym I've been to. The trainers are friendly, experienced, and encouraging, and the clientele are diverse. The gym makes clear efforts to be inclusive and to support the community. As part of this, there are ongoing fundraising opportunities to support the gym in providing personal training scholarships. All in all, I highly recommend contacting IzzyFit if you are looking for a great personal training experience. :)

When my fiancée (now husband) and I moved from NYC to Chicago almost six years ago, we agreed that…read morehaving a personal trainer to get fit for the wedding was worth the financial splurge. We both were experiencing a lot of change (e.g. new jobs, new city, and wedding/marriage); and to us, maintaining our physical health was critical to managing all the stress. What we didn't expect was to have fun along the way! Every week, my husband and I looked forward to our Izzy workouts. Not only did we feel good physically, but we felt like a team. There is nothing better than hearing both your trainer and your spouse call out "You can do it!" as you conquer a hard workout. Izzy's creative, fun exercises had proven results. Both my husband and I felt perfect on our special day. (Thanks, Izzy. ) Fast forward to current state, I still work out with Izzy. She always finds a way to fit me in and/or be creative with our schedules. Izzy understands that training isn't just about getting physically fit. It's about helping a client be the best version of themselves.

Two month ago I started exercising with Laura as my trainer…read more Not having exercised for a long time I was apprehensive but when I met and got to know her I knew that she was the perfect coach for me. She is professional yet kind, patient and understanding. After short period of time I am pleased with my progress and feel assured that with her continued training and encouragement I would continue getting good results and attain my goal. Some weeks it is hard to stay motivated. Laura has really kept us moving. She is very personable and knowledgeable. Her cheerful attitude makes the training time go quickly. Laura has been an inspiration.

I am SO thankful to have been referred to Laura by a close friend whose body has transformed in the…read moreshort time has been training with her. I live in NYC where gyms are closed due to covid, and I train with her virtually 2x/week and in person when I am visiting Chicago. Her focus on correct form and mind/body connection is like no other, and each workout is better than the last. Laura spends time to learn about each client, their goals, and creates a dedicated plan that will ensure success. Not only is she so professional, she is down to earth, kind, funny, motivating and makes you feel so welcome as if we've been friends for years. She truly is the best of the best! I can't recommend her enough!

I trained with Winner for 6 months and it was definitely worth it. He challenged and pushed me in…read morethe ways I needed, even when it got tough sometimes. Be ready to put in the hard work! This is what he expects of you. It definitely made me challenge myself I was pretty new to strength training and needed help on getting consistent. Winner primarily focused on building up my endurance, form and strength by doing a lot of reps through different exercises. Even though our time was short it gave me the foundations I was looking for to carry forward. I've already noticed a change in my strength, posture and motivation. Aside from this, Winner is just an overall good guy. Very jovial, funny and passionate about the art of fitness. He's to the point and won't sugar coat anything for you. He wanst you to push yourself - so come prepared to work physically and mentally!

Winner is an excellent trainer. I worked with him once weekly over 3-4 mos. I'm the strongest I've…read moreever been. He helped me achieve my goals and had a great sense of humor / patience with my amateur knowledge of lifting. He also has two dogs Sandy and Big Boy--they were very cute gym buddies/honorary emotional support dogs. If you're a beginner or an experienced athlete looking for someone to keep you accountable, check out Winner Ganador Fitness. Highly recommend.