Lateral Fitness — Local services in Chicago

This gym is fantastic- clean, not crowded, comfortable, and quiet but with a great playlist. I work out with a personal trainer twice a week here; it is the most welcoming environment. They have all the equipment to work out your entire body (although I wish they didn't have the sleds because I don't want to do them anymore, Michael). The staff is incredible, from Taariq, who is a freaking delight, the owner Erik, and all the personal trainers here. Everyone is kind, funny, and knows their stuff. My trainer, Michael Wollpert, has the patience of a saint and dance moves that will keep you motivated.

I recommend this gym 11 out of 10 times. I would say walk over and sign up, but given the business, it is probably better to run and get...

Review Update This studio is in the process of reprogramming - they have some newer instructors and are playing with a couple different formats.

I want to like the Just Strength, but find the instructor uninspiring. The studio space itself can be challenging too with the hard surface there are some activities that I just don't feel comfortable doing. And at other times it is just too small.

I've been going here less frequently, but hope that they can find their sweet spot. They seem to do well on the personal training side of the house. I attend classes regularly here as part of ClassPass.

I find the classes to be ok - challenging, but not particularly inspired - and the 7am time slot works well for me.

Shower facilities...

My wife bought me four training sessions with Erik a year and a half ago. As a life-long workout junkie, I was skeptical that I'd get much out of it. I'm an EBC member and have tried several of there trainers. They were not intense enough to make it worth my time. I go to lateral once a week and have yet to have the same workout with Erik. Intensity is not a problem and I leave drained. It's my favorite workout of the week. My wife also works out with Erik and is in Adrienne's 6 week challenge now. She loves both workouts! I would highly recommend Lateral Fitness if you're serious about taking your workouts to...