Offbeat Workouts
By Citysearch Editors, Chicago
Tired of the same old exercise routine? Check out these alternative workouts at some of Chicago's top gyms and fitness centers.
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S Factor
1400 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL
River West studio awakens the power of the femme via a series of rigorous pole-dancing exercises. -
Lincoln Park Athletic Club
1019 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Tone your muscles while improving your posture in LPAC's ballet class that uses real ballet positions and combinations. -
David Barton Gym
600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Reorganize the junk in your trunk with the Ass Blast workout that targets and tones the often-problematic backside. -
POW!
950 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL
Learn Krav Maga--the official combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces--at this downtown gym. -
East Bank Club
500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL
Prepare for the 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon months ahead during the gym's 16-week program. -
Bally Total Fitness
1455 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL
This budget gym allows you to tap your inner goddess during an hour-long belly dance class. -
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Whittle your waist by hula dancing at this Lincoln Square school. -
Exhale
945 N State St, Chicago, IL
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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Power Pilates
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Spirituality or six-pack abs? If the former alienates and the latter attracts, then bypass yoga for this physical regimen. -
Crunch
38 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL
Gym fuses fitness and entertainment with classes that include Cardio Striptease, Firefighter Workout, Cycle Karaoke, African Dance and Disco Yoga.
