Best Chicago Alternative Workout

Look Hot and Feel Good 2008

1. D3:Dre's Diesel Dome,LLC
   

   

   125 E 26th St (Corner of 26th and Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL (map)

   Get in the best shape of your life with a calisthenics-style workout at D3: Dre's Diesel Dome in Chicago.

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2. Harmony Mind*Body Fitness
   

   1962 N. Bissell, Chicago, IL (map)

   Private, duet and group instruction in hatha and vinyasa yoga, Pilates (mat and reformer), Gyrotonics and Gyrokinesis; also Feldenkrais method.

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3. Lincoln Park Athletic Club
   

   1019 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL (map)

   Yuppies to moms-to-be stay fit with progressive classes and impressive facilities.

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4. Exhale
   

   945 N State St, Chicago, IL (map)

   Traditional yoga plus core-fusion classes that mix yoga, Pilates and more. Facials, massages, acupuncture, manicures, waxing services and nutrition coaching.

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5. POW!
   

   950 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL (map)

   Fitness center focuses on martial arts: kung fu, Krav Maga, tai chi for seniors, jiu-jitsu and more.

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6. Bally Total Fitness
   

   1455 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL (map)

   This budget gym trims the fat off its patrons at streamlined facilities.

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7. Evanston Athletic Club
   

   1723 Benson Ave, Evanston, IL (map)

   Locals work up a sweat at this all-business, but no pretenses gym in Evanston.

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8. David Barton Gym
   

   600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL (map)

   New York's fitness guru David Barton unveils his first gym in Chicago's landmark Montgomery Ward Catalog House.

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9. Arabesque Chicago
   

   3703 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL (map)

   Students unleash their inner goddesses at this North Center belly dancing and burlesque dance center.

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10. Crunch Fitness Club
    

    939 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL (map)

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