I'm 54 , did the trial class .. and left my soul in the room . It was face paced and difficult …read more Yet decided it was worth it to continue going and to push myself . I've gone to 2 more classes and yesterday's was with both of my daughters .. which truly made my so happy to have something Right in our community that we can do together . For woman in mid life like me .. modify the exercises , slow them down , stop when you need to ... but keep going . I hurt uh places where I didn't know it was possible .. but I know it's working . Strength and flexibility are the bane of the game at my age and the variety of classes provide just that. Now the staff .. pretty young .. but all super friendly and wonderful . They even let me know that there are more women my age .. at the mid day classes through the week .Location usually has street parking if you're driving , merchandise for sale and facility is always need and clean . Want to drop in for a free trial class ? Let me know and I'll get you an invite . #barbesties

Disclaimer: this rating is for the sales experience, not for the actual studio classes/workout…read morespace. I created an account on the Pure Barre website as I am exploring options for studio Barre classes while on pause with my gym/health club membership during July. Over the course of only a few days I have been getting daily calls or texts inquiring about scheduling my free foundations class. I have taken classes on a drop-in basis at other PB locations in the past, however this overzealous selling experience has soured me on even walking through the doors of this location to take a class. Another lesson learned.

We have been here to see a few shows including 2 plays and 2 dance performances…read more It's a smaller theatre, with 218 seats including main floor and balcony seating. That is not a negative, rather a positive, as there is not a bad seat in the house. Looking forward to attending many more shows here.

I really enjoyed the performance of Booms Day that I attended at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts…read more The performance itself was high-energy and the smaller size of the theatre meant there isn't a bad seat in the house. Seating is first-come, first-served; however, it was not difficult to nab seats that were close to the stage. I enjoyed looking at the nostalgia photos and some of the other artwork displayed around the space during the intermission as well.

There are much better dance studios in Chicago that will actually teach you how to dance…read more I am finishing up a package deal that was ridiculously expensive. You will not learn how to dance properly and the staff are much more interested in selling to new students rather than actually teaching current students

My now-wife and I took lessons with Elivia and Jeremiah before our wedding. I had low hopes for…read moremyself, but after doing the package here, we really pleasantly surprised those who knew us!

As a beginner and having no experience, I found Gingarte to be the place for me. My first class I…read morehad no idea what to even expect. The classes are usually small, which I like, and the instructor is always willing to help you develop and catch on if you are lost in any part of the practice....and he's VERY patient. (Like I said, I had no experience so I would get confused every now and then.) Every time class is over, I want to do more. I really like Gingarte. Now, I just wish it was closer to home!

What an awesome workout! Millenium Park hosts free workouts on the field on Saturday mornings - tai…read morechi at 7, yoga at 8, pilates at 9 - and the 10 am class is always different per month. In July, the class that was offered was capoeira. The instructors were efficient, friendly, and got the crowd going. This is not an easy workout by any means, especially for those of us who haven't done a cartwheel since the early 90's, but it's definitely effective and gets you moving! Towards the end, they engaged us in a bit of Brazilian culture - singing a song and doing a handshake that ensures that everyone in the class has acknowledged one another on a good work out. They even have a stage demo / performance by the instructors as well, always fun. I'm sorry to be missing their show next Friday as I'm not from the immediate area, but this was definitely worth partaking in!

I absolutely love Studio Three! The coaches are knowledgeable, motivating, and make every class…read morefeel welcoming no matter your fitness level. The workouts are challenging but fun, and I always leave feeling stronger and energized. I love Maddie S! The studio is clean, the atmosphere is great, and the staff is always friendly. If you're looking for a place that offers amazing workouts and a supportive community, I highly recommend Studio Three!

Great classes and super clean studio!! Love the variety!! All the instructors are great!!read more

Loved my experience at The Bar Method - Gold Coast! I took the Barre Express class, and it was such…read morea great workout -- challenging but motivating and perfectly paced. Stephanie was fantastic -- super encouraging, clear with her cues, and really attentive to form. The studio itself is bright, welcoming, and has such a positive energy. Overall, a great class and an even better instructor. Can't wait to come back!

love so so much !!! All express classes are awesome and every instructor I've taken has not…read moredisappointed. definitely recommend for a low impact NOT HEATED workout !!

Was a member for over a decade! Met some of my closest friends here…read more Luv this place - great equipment, outstanding class instructors, fantastic amenities and facility overall. Haven't found anything that compares to the Gold Coast Multiplex

This is by far the BEST FFC I have been to, and honestly, if you are paying for the multi-club…read moremembership, it's exactly what you hope ALL of them would be like (they aren't btw). This is a truly high-end luxury gym with state of the art equipment. The manager and staff are truly so kind and insightful when it comes to getting the full experience of the gym. There is a very wide-range of machines, cables, and free weights to truly maximize a workout, and plenty of them that you won't get slowed down by anyone else. My only complaint is that the layout of where things are can make it a little difficult to superset, if you are into that kind of thing. While I had pretty serious concerns about being a visibly queer person in the locker room here, no one batted an eye. I felt comfortable at all points, which is super cool given the neighborhood. If you're not visibly queer/trans this might be an unrelatable sentiment, but for anyone who is and is considering coming here, I hope this helps. Generally this gym is very cool compared to its counterparts in other neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Oak Park. If you're a fitness content creator, the aesthetic is to die for, and I don't think anyone would bat an eye at you doing your thing. Happy lifting, I wish all of the FFC locations were duplicates of this one.

I've been a member of Life Time Fitness for several years now and I have to say this location is…read more.. interesting. Located on the 9th floor of the One Chicago building near Magnificent Mile. To gain access into the club you can either walk in from the main lobby floor of One Chicago and take the elevator up to the 9th floor and that's where the club entrance is. There's only two elevators, during rush hour times there is often a line just to go up or down. You could take the stairs but who wants to climb 9 levels? That alone is a workout! Once you're inside the club there's 2 floor levels. The first floor has the check-in lobby, cafe, bar, locker rooms, rooftop pool and spa. The second level has all the workout equipment, cardio, and studio rooms for workout classes. I wasn't a big fan of the layout, it's kind of all over the place. Got a chance to take a Warrior Sculpt class with Taylor and it was awesome! One of the best sculpt classes I've ever had. I've seen some reviews complain about issues with the staff being rude but I honestly did not encounter any of that. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Oh and one last thing! This Life Time is open 24 hours! That's something I've never seen before, not even in NYC. That's a major win.

I've been teaching as an instructor here for the past year and love the facilities, the members,…read moreand my 5 year old loves the kids academy and free parents night out parties! Great for all ages, fitness levels, and interests.

River North feels like Chicago's answer to Lower Manhattan: ambitious, energetic, and full of…read morepeople squeezing every last ounce from the day. I took a late-afternoon class, and the atmosphere was the perfect transition from the workday to the evening, with a focused, high-achieving crowd ready to empty the tank before heading out. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, so it always makes me smile to see my hometown embrace a brand that helped shape an important chapter of my life. If Barry's is a fitness cult, River North is one of its great cathedrals.

Raise your hands if you like workout classes! I was introduced to Barry's classes by a friend and…read moresince then I'm obsessed! They have amazing workout regime and definitely impactful strength training classes. I've attended Sean's Run X Lift classes for upper and lower body and loved both of them! Sean is my favorite trainer!! He is super motivating and I love his sassy comments throughout the class. I usually opt for Double Floor(DF) where you can skip the treadmill and just use weights all class! What I don't like about Barry's is that they're a bit unfair to ClassPassers lol. The credits required to signup for Barry's through ClassPass is usually on the higher side and even after using those credits, you are not guaranteed a spot for DF as they are limited. Also, their only Lift classes are almost blocked for ClassPass and one can never sign up for them! I am hoping they increase more slots for ClassPassers as I definitely would like to try more of their workout regimes! P.S. They also have free massage gun stations outside the studio from Theragun which you can use pre/post workout, which is really good and I don't think I've ever seen that before!

After taking ridiculously crowded classes at Corepower during the week, I look forward to the small…read moreand quaint Saturday morning classes with Suzanne! Definitely a nice, relaxing way to start the weekend! Classes are held at Dance Center Chicago (Lincoln and Irving-ish) in one of the lovely studios. There's usually about 6 - 10 people in the classes I've been to, so it's nice to get that personal attention from Suzanne. She does a great job going around and adjusting poses to make sure that you actually reap the benefits from the poses. Since there's a range of experience levels in the class, Suzanne gives many modifications on how to hold a pose, depending on your level. I like to observe the experienced people in class - to see what I'm supposed to be working up to, ya know? The class is definitely a great workout! The leg raises (*ahem* core work, right?) are probably my least favorite part of class, but what can ya do? Suzanne also demonstrates all poses, so I also appreciate as that's the easiest way for me to follow along. Oh, and I love the music that she plays, too. So relaxing. Classes are on Thursday (6-7pm) and Saturday (10:30am - 12pm). Mats and other props are also available for use! Follow @SkoFit on Twitter for more info!

Suzanne is a fantastic, motivating trainer and I love her group-fitness classes! She is without a…read moredoubt one of the best that Chicago has to offer. I have taken her Body Sculpt, Band Camp, Yoga, and (my personal favorite) Cardio Tai Boxing classes for a few years, and I always leave feeling sweaty and satisfied. H.E.R.O. (where I currently take her Cardio Tai Boxing and yoga classes Saturday mornings) is also a great, unique fitness facility. You really get one on one attention from the instructors because classes are kept small. If you are looking for a serious workout from a friendly, knowledgeable instructor, SKo-Fit is for you!