From the archives: July 22, 2005
Tired of the same old exercise routine? Check out these alternative workouts at some of Chicago's top gyms and fitness centers.
On this page:Exercise in Chicago, More Spots to Work Out.
Exercise in Chicago
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POW!
Read Reviews950 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)
Learn Krav Maga--the official combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces--at this downtown gym.
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East Bank Club
Read Reviews500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)
Prepare for the 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon months ahead during the gym's 16-week program.
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Bally Total Fitness-Chicago
Read Reviews1455 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
This budget gym allows you to tap your inner goddess during an hour-long belly dance class.
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Old Town School Of Folk Music
Read Reviews4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)
Whittle your waist by hula dancing at this Lincoln Square school.
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Crunch Fitness
Write a review2727 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
Raise your own--and your partner's-- heart rate by taking a cardio striptease class at this "fitness is fun" chain.
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Exhale Spa In Care-Urban She
Read Reviews945 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)
The one-hour core fusion class mixes core conditioning, yoga, Pilates and orthopedic stretching for long, lean muscles and increased flexibility.
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David Barton Gym
Read Reviews600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)
Reorganize the junk in your trunk with the Ass Blast workout that targets and tones the often-problematic backside.
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S Factor
Write a review1400 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)
River West studio awakens the power of the femme via a series of rigorous pole-dancing exercises.
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Lincoln Park Athletic Club
Read Reviews1019 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
Tone your muscles while improving your posture in LPAC's ballet class that uses real ballet positions and combinations.
More Spots to Work Out
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Power Pilates
Write a review900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)
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Crunch Fitness
Read Reviews38 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)
No monkeying around at this group-fitness-focused River North health club.










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