I spent years sitting in front of desks and suffered from many health problems due to stationary…read morelifestyle. Gyms have always felt scary to me but covid just changed my life perspectives and I was ready to go out of my comfort zone. Nevertheless, most of gym programs follow a one-size-fit-all approaches and require a lot of homework and self fine-tuning to make them work. At Anthos, the program is individualized down to details of every single exercise and every muscle group. I am getting a enough attention during every exercise as Cliff and Shaka always make sure I have the proper form. And I feel very valued when Nick checks in with me every time I am here and asks me about how the program is going and which areas I want to focus on. For example, I wanted to get back to playing soccer so we did a lot of explosive exercises. After I sustained an unfortunate knee injuries, we shifted to more low impact exercises that strengthen the proper muscles and accelerate the recovery process. The exercises have been working well; I managed to reduce my body fat percentage and gaining strength. Anthos also provides extensive nutrition guidance for those who need it. Overall, I highly recommend giving Anthos a try if you want an individualized workout program guided by science in a safe space.

I have worked with Personal trainers in the past prior to COVID but stopped during the pandemic in…read morean attempt to do it on my own. But I wasn't making the progress the I wanted. I am also training for my 4th marathon and 1st triathlon. Working with Miguel and Shakka has been amazing. I am getting faster and stronger. I told them what I was looking for and I am getting exactly what I asked for (professionalism, motivation/encouragement and accountability). They provide a fun and inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend!

I really like this location! I switched here from a previous gym, and I've been pretty happy I did…read more There are a ton of cardio machines from rows, to bikes, to treadmills. I've never had an issue of waiting for a treadmill like I have at other places, so I like that they have so many. I've never experienced any of the machines being broken either -- cardio or weightlifting. I like how many variations of each machine they have. For example, they have two variations of the leg extensions, two of leg curls, and about a million for bicep curls lol. The staff is pretty nice, and I've been satisfied with the conditions of the locker room/bathrooms. Parking is also free for the first 2 hours. Only down side is that it's too hot in here! No matter the time of the year, summer or winter, it's hot!

The worst gym experience of my life. I was harassed, discriminated against, and it was a very clear…read moreviolation of club policy. To people were calling me white punk, boy exc. to where after only two exercises I had to get changed out of fear of a physical assault. I told the GM Patrick about it and I said I need to leave as not to be seen by them and followed. I called back to follow up and nothing , nothing was done. No incident report, nothing. I was told I should have stayed and there is nothing he could do about anything if I wasn't punched or nothing physical happened. The place has a thug, street mentality to it and you will not be safe there.

Ive gone to a couple different workouts here and I'm not sure if a membership would be worth it…read more Hyde Park is not great with amenities, so I don't want to speak poorly of the business model...but for almost 200.00 a month and they don't provide towels? Just seems a little weird considering other gyms have less membership fees and provide towels. The space is clean and the recpetion/welcome desk was my FAVORITE part of my visits!

I have been a member at this studio for over two years, lately there has been so many changes and…read moremostly negative by the owners. The studio has such a great front crew and coaches. The employees go above and beyond to help out and the coaches are the heart of the gym - without them this place will shut down soon. I am so pissed off that they let go so many good coaches, recently their Head Coach Hector who was a true asset and gave everything but yet the studio and him part ways. So many people taking about cancelling their memberships because they are already not happy about certain days not having coaches to hold classes. These owners just ignorant and dumb. - that's it !!!!

This is a good club and convenient if you live in the attached apartment of Regent's Park. It has…read morea decent variety of equipment, free weights, an aerobics room, and also offers some aerobics and water classes. They offer a 20 yard indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna as well. Most of it is accessible 24 hours. (The pool/hot tub, aerobics studio, and free weight room are closed overnight.) Trainers will work with you to develop a individual workout plan without extra charge. The gym is far better than most clubs you will find attached to an apartment building, and the locker rooms do include soap, shampoo, hair dryers, etc. The sauna is coed (this could be a plus or minus depending upon your point of view) but is kept nice and hot. If you don't live in Regent's Park, free parking is included with your membership, which would be a plus in the winter especially. All this being said, it's still pretty pricey for a fairly small sized club, with the cheapest option costing over $60 a month, or over $70 if you don't live in Regent's Park. I have just started going and will re-evaluate what I think of the club after more experience with it. I haven't seen him, but Obama supposedly used to work out here, although I don't know if he still does (and if he does, they probably shut the club down when he's using it now for security reasons.)

My friend and I stopped in for the Chicago Trampoline class on Saturday and enjoyed it a lot…read more Neither of us enjoy cardio, but she made it fun. The playlist was fire; it had hiphop, throwbacks, afro beats, and more! We did cardio plus ab/core work. 10/10, would recommend. It's inclusive to all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. She did a reallyyy good job cueing us and explaining the sets. Loved the class!

He's still my trainer. Still gets me in the best shape (when I'm on my grind). So stay away...too…read moremany people patronize his business now!

I'm typically here every Monday through Thursday in the mornings because my fitness coach teaches…read moregroup fitness classes and also does personal training. The space is perfect for people who want to do personal training or teach their own classes. They have a parking lot behind the building for paid parking, street parking, and even access to the bank parking lot early in the morning before it opens. The facility has quiet bathrooms with showers and a lower level with additional training areas and fitness equipment. It's an ideal spot for someone who prefers supporting a locally owned business instead of major chains like Planet Fitness or Snap. This gym really offers a unique experience, especially being a Chicago-based business!

I had to cut out quite a bit of my review as it was to long to Yelp. Here are the highlights:…read more - Member etiquette and Cleanliness: I can't tell you how many times someone takes something I'm using when my stuff is sitting right there OR members use the benches as a personal locker for personal items while they aren't using it for a workout. This even happens when trainers are on the room and sometimes it's the trainers themselves! Trainers also eat warm meals in the gym so you have to smell their meal while you work out. Often barbells and plates are not put back at all, even with a trainer present, dumbbell shelf is a mess. Crumpled paper towel, piles of lifting chalk, empty bottles, remnants of the awful yoga mats litter the ground. No in person management present just trainers, I've never seen so many trainers in one gym before. The lack of in person management shows. Sometimes there's no TP in the bathroom for example in the winter the metal stairs will not be shoveled for snow or salted for ice. A couple of times I have slid on the ice. There's not even a bag around for members to do it themselves. -The Actual Space: is quite limited. The downstairs free weight area is rather small and if even 5 people are down there the place feels full and this is actually a recent improvement from the upstairs room. It's also spread out over 3 main rooms on two floors so there's a lot of walking to get to different equipment and for many you cant switch without going down a flight of stairs. The free weight area feels dungeon like with no windows and a low ceiling. There are windows in the bjj area you can kind of see from the doors but it's not the same. It feels like your lifting in a basement (and you are). It also smells like rubber to the point I've gotten headaches and has poor ventilation. It also amplifies sound so it's overwhelming with trainers, music etc going. The vibe feels more like your lifting in your friends home gym in his unfinished basement with equipment he got at a garage sale then working out in a professional facility. The space itself isn't well maintained either. The fire extinguisher upstairs has broken glass that's sharp and jagged just chilling for over a year now (was like that before I joined), plates and dumbbell's are left out, or put back incorrectly, piles of lifting chalk, drinks etc.. can be found on the floor. Members don't rerack anything (which is true for every gym in the Hyde park area). There's some cube drawers and a shoe rack but no locker room. So, you're carrying all your stuff with you throughout your workout since you can't lock anything up. There is a bathroom with a single shower and toilet in a separate room. -The Equipment: There is an overall lack of machines. There is almost a full set of leg machines but is missing calf. The only upper body machines are a chest press and assisted dip/pullup and cable machines. No machines or abs, arms, shoulders, other muscles like you would see in other gyms. There are 4 squat racks, 1 smith machine, 1 leg press, 1 set of dumbbells (5 pound increments) so minimal to the amount of people using them. No preacher curl rack, no deadlift racks. You'll use the 2 main squat racks for most of our workout and so does everyone else. The equipment is a mismatch of quality. 2 of the squat racks are really nice like you would expect in a professional gym. 2 are small and wobbly like you would expect in a home basement gym. The machines are a mismatch of brand and colors. It feels like all the equipment was purchased used at a garage sale. Not a big deal if it was maintained well but it's not. Not all machine plates are in pounds. There are not enough weight plates to go around. If someone's going heavy on the leg press good luck on a squat rack. Similarly, there are not enough barbells downstairs. There is one barbell that's broken and has been laying on the floor for months. If one person is deadlifting, there are not enough for the racks. They are also inconsistent some are rubber, some are iron, some have handles. Your stack will always look lopsided. Only 1 pair of 2.5 plates in the whole gym. The equipment isn't in great shape. Bent out of shape barbells, some adjustable benches are bent at certain holes making them dangerous. Clips don't work and plates slide off. -My biggest issue: large group fitness classes from about 5am to 9am most days as well as evening prime time after work (think). This means if you're a lone wolf free weightlifter like me who goes in the morning your competing with sometimes 10 to 15 other people in a group class. You won't get a squat rack, all the dumbbell's are taken etc.. It's loud and chaotic and you'll adjust your planned workout every day to take whatever is left over. -The gym cost is $75 a month, up to $40 more than chain gyms in the area which are as low as $10 - $35 and I just can't justify the cost for what you get.

Maretta is a patient and dedicated instructor who will help provide appropriate adjustments as…read moreneeded. Great classes and my flexibility has been gradually improving.

The instructors didn't seem to be interested in helping. That's when the owner jumped in. I think…read moreshe saw that. The comments to my review are not accurate Not going to waste anymore time on this. My review stands

Yes, Shawn Smith is a great trainer with at least 16 years of experience. Because of him, I am more…read morefit then I have been in a long time! I like that he takes in to consideratiom that I am in my 60s and was involved in a very bad MVA. I intend to stay the course for one year because of Shawn's abilities. He is an all around fitness expert. Nutrition is part of the package. My flexibility has increased as well. Sign up today and you will not be disappointed.

Lionell is an excellent trainer. He works with you to figure out which exercises are right for you,…read morealways explains why you're doing what you're doing, and pushes you without pressuring you. I'm really happy to be working with him! He can also provide tips and meal plans for healthier eating, and will help you set measurable goals that aren't focused solely on weight. I cannot recommend Sophisticated Movement enough!

Lionell is great. I've been working with him for almost two years - through a rough pregnancy and…read morethen a year postpartum ... and hopefully, for many years to come. He tailors the workouts to your specific goals, keeps things fun and interesting, and is just generally a great guy. I enjoy working out and fitness, but get stuck in a rut if I'm on my own. I will do the same thing over and over and over. In the near-weekly workouts we've had over the past two years, we always do something new. He has great exercises, many of which I do at home. Since I've had three kids, we focus a lot on core strength and stability ... my least favorite exercises ... but Lionell takes it way beyond boring planks and turns pretty much everything into a total body exercise. He runs an inspiring Instagram about fitness and diet, which helps keep me on track during the week. I'd highly recommend Lionell if you're looking for a trainer.

This gym is located on UC's campus and I believe you must be affiliated with the University to be a…read moremember here, but I could be wrong. Like most gyms, it really depends on what time you come to decide if you can get in a solid work out or not. Not a lot of free weights, machines are placed together in a haphazard way; not conducive to sets unless leg and bicep day is on your workout schedule. Squat racks and smith machines are plenty, but usually taken by UC athletes who are deadlifting. Equipment is in okay shape. There are spray bottles and towels available to ensure things are sanitized - in theory, that is. Here is my challenge with this gym: there are numerous signs reminding obtuse college students to wash their hands, practice basic human hygiene, wear appropriate clothing and shoes etc. Do you think anyone adheres to these rules? No. This is the smelliest gym I have EVER been to. EVER. Students are barefoot, in flip flops, wearing jeans - which to me just screams lawsuit (and a yeast infection) waiting to happen. At the end of the day, if you are a student here, this is probably an awesome place to work out - athletic 20 year olds, decent equipment, and lots of signs you won't read. As a grown up spending real money to work out here - try and come in the middle of the morning as you will miss out on all the annoyances.

The Gerald Ratner Athletic Center stands out amongst the neo-Gothic architecture of the University…read moreof Chicago thanks to its impressive contemporary design by noted architect Cesar Pelli in collaboration with local architecture firm OWP/P (now Cannon Design). The curvy rooflines and the spiky structural steel masts make their mark upon the northwest corner of the U of C campus. The Ratner includes facilities for swimming, basketball, and assorted workout facilities. The central atrium holds a sports Hall of Fame that includes the first Heisman Trophy, won by Maroon football hero Jay Berwanger.