Motus Functional Fitness and Pilates — Local services in Chicago

I have been going to Motus Functional Fitness and Performance to train under Vince for about 3 years now. I have seen him for one-on-one training during that time, although I know that both semi-private and Zoom-type training are offered at the facility. Moreover, besides the workout portion there are facilities that are used for Pilates exercise and massage. Originally, when I started seeing Vince, I told him what I was hoping to achieve and he took me through various programs that he believed would help me take me to my goal. Of course, he gave me advice about how quickly I should go to achieve various goals along the way. As regards the facility itself, because I workout in the afternoon there are generally very few trainers/clients using the machines or equipment at one time. The trainers and clients that are there are really nice and accommodating. Also, the studio has equipment and machines which caters to every body type and seemingly every goal a person may choose. Aside from Vince, I find the facility and the equipment are very clean. There are several bathrooms and a couple of showers for after-workout use. Clean towels are always provided. I would recommend giving the studio a call and setting up a convenient time to see it and ask any questions you may have. Unless you have a trainer that is already attached to the studio, I would recommend speaking with Vince. Let him know the various specifics you would like in a facility. I think in the end you will...

A few years ago, I hit a fitness plateau due to menopause, then post menopause. I had no idea why I stopped getting results even though I was working harder. The change came when I started personal training with Vince Barbaro. It’s been almost 2 years and I haven’t looked back. He assessed my personal condition and, based on his experience and extensive knowledge about physiology, he revamped my routine. He helped me push through that plateau to meet my fitness goals to build strength and stamina, get lean and prevent injury. He continually assesses my progress and incorporates a lot of variety to drive better results. He explains mechanics to ensure proper form, teaches through demonstration, and encourages/challenges every step of the way. Most importantly, he’s a great trainer who cares about his clients and he makes the work fun. I look forward to and feel grateful for getting my tail kicked twice a week by this guy!

Motus Functional Fitness gym is the perfect setting for private/semi-private training but Vince also offers virtual sessions when I’m out of town so we maintain consistency.

Thank you Vince. You are the best at...

I have been training with Vince Barbaro at Motus Functional Fitness and Performance for about five years. I was in my mid-fifties when I started training with Vince and I wanted to get in better shape as well as stay on top of a couple health issues. I knew that I needed someone to help guide me to obtain those goals. Vince was and still is the perfect trainer for me. He worked with me to create a workout plan that was obtainable and started me on the road to reaching my goals. Over the years we evaluated what was working, what was not and also any new goals I wanted to reach. Amending the training plan along the way to continue my progress forward. Vince’s guidance and attention to making sure my form and technique were correct has led to achieving goals I didn’t think were possible in my late 50s and into my 60s. I love my 6 AM workouts with Vince. Also, the days I am not scheduled to see Vince I can use his Motus app to access workouts he has programmed for me. Thanks to Vince I see the results his training has had on my body and health keeping motivated to continue to workout and set more...