MAR Health & Performance — Local services in Downers Grove

I started training at MAR when they first opened over a year ago. I walked in with a bum shoulder and back issues. Within a couple months of attending their semi-private sessions and movement class, both of my physical issues were resolved. My body got stronger and more resilient due to their programming and with their guidance on the best way to move and teaching me how to listen to my body. The owners and coaches are extremely knowledgeable.

The Strength sessions are programmed exceptionally well to work all the muscle groups over a week and progress from one week to the next. Unlike most gyms, the MAR coaches take great care to know your injury history and any limitations, so they can provide modifications to fit your individual needs.

Due to the pandemic, I don't feel safe in many public places, but I do feel safe at MAR. They have personal pod areas for each member with individual equipment needed for the session. This limits the risk of contamination from one person to another. In addition, everything is thoroughly cleaned between uses as well.

I've trained at many gyms, both big and small. MAR has the most knowledgeable, caring and encouraging coaches. Whether you love to train and work out or you force yourself to do it for health reasons, you will enjoy going to MAR for the motivating coaches and members.

MAR also offers virtual classes which are just as well thought out and conducted as the in-person sessions. They are a great option for days off, if travelling, or as a membership option instead of going into the facility I can't recommend them enough! I'm in better physical shape and stronger today because Mike and Ryan decided to open their facility in...

The MAR team’s wholistic approach to fitness is rooted in the incredibly knowledgeable trainers who customize programs that offer a challenge for newbies but also continue to push veterans at the same time and in the same class with deceptively “simple” moves. It's a program where I see the results in my personal running, navigating an everyday life or in the mirror. The team builds a sense of community and focuses on customized results to fit your life and goals.

The same flexibility they take to programs for fitness, they use in running their business. MAR was ready before COVID mandates were handed out with workout-from-home alternatives, workouts in the park, webinars, virtual meetings to stay connected and help for members through navigating the new abnormal of a life with COVID, whether that was ways to adapt to workouts with limited equipment or body weight only, diet choices during stressful and long days of working from home or how to manage stress and mental health. Upon gym re-opening, they easily adjusted classes to accommodate 6-foot distancing and mask mandates. They continue to fine-tune as they grow and as life changes.

The ROI on a MAR membership is incredibly weighted heavily on the return, making it a smart choice to improve overall fitness with improvements in strength, endurance, balance and flexibility as well an equally strong gain in understanding your own...

I walked into Mar Health and Performance 6 months ago in need of help. Never having been skinny, I had still managed to gain an additional 50 pounds over the last ten years, and I kept injuring myself every time I start exercising again or simply tried to play sports with my kids. At 43 what worked before wasn’t working now. Mike, Ryan and Bella spent a lot of time working me through injuries as they designed a program to get me back on track. What to do before workouts, after workouts, what to eat to reduce inflammation, everything. They communicate amongst each other and continue to motivate and manage your workouts, Whether it’s one on one or in a group setting. And the facilities are clean and amazing. Due to Covid, the gym has been split up into individual workout areas, and they follow all of the guidelines. Bottom line is I feel comfortable working out there and with their help I’m able to exercise again. These are qualified trainers who are passionate about their members. If you have the motivation, they will get you the results and help you to have a long-term...