Offbeat Workouts

38 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

No monkeying around at this group-fitness-focused River North health club.

1400 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

River West studio awakens the power of the femme via a series of rigorous pole-dancing exercises.

1019 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.

945 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.

500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

Prepare for the 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon months ahead during the gym's 16-week program.

950 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

Learn Krav Maga--the official combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces--at this downtown gym.

600 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.

4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)

Whittle your waist by hula dancing at this Lincoln Square school.

1455 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

This budget gym allows you to tap your inner goddess during an hour-long belly dance class.