Gym
& Fitness Club Directory

It's the start of a brand new year and coming off of 6 weeks of holiday partying you're level of fitness and the size of your waist line is probably not where you want it to be. In order to get back into shape and to lose the added holiday pounds, many of you will join a gym or health club for the very first time. Others of you, looking for a jumpstart in your fitness routine will look to a new gym to provide you the needed inspiration to work toward your weight and/or size goals.

So the main question for most is "Which gym should I join?" There are plenty of options and the following directory should be a useful reference.

Quads Gym
3727 N. Broadway | 773.404.7867 | www.quadsgym.com
Named recently one of the 10 best gyms in America, Quads has a "No Frills - Hands On" policy and a straight forward membership structure that involves no contracts and no initiation fees. Hospitable and welcoming to all, this gym is extremely popular with those who are serious about building up their muscles.

World Gym
909 W. Montrose | 773.348.1212 | www.worldgymchicago.com
This popular Uptown gym serves a varied clientele, from those who partake of yoga and aerobics to the gym rats who rely on free weights and Hammer Strength machines. The gym has long weekday hours (5:30am-11pm) and personal trainers on staff. Certain levels of membership allow access to their 6 sisters clubs in the area.

Cheetah Gym
5248 N. Clark | 773.728.7777 | www.cheetahgym.com
An attractive workout environment, a parking lot and interesting group exercise classes make this Andersonville gym appealing to area residents. There are two other Cheetahs - in Edgewater and Bucktown - with a fourth opening in Logan Square this coming summer.

X Sport Fitness
3240 N. Ashland Ave | 773.529.1461 | www.xsportfitness.com
Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, this is the preferred destination for night owls and those who work odd hours and need lots of flexibility. X Sport has 7 other locations in the city and 15 facilities in the suburbs.

Crunch
939 W. North Ave. | 312.337.1244 | www.crunch.com
This hip national chain has 3 Chicago locations (also at 2727 N. Lincoln Ave. and 38 E. Grand Ave.) and a large variety of fitness classes that are classified in three categories: Action Sports, Chill Outs, and Dance Rhythms.

Fitness Formula Club
3228 N. Halsted | 773.755.3232 | www.fitnessformulaclubs.com
Located in the heart of Boystown, this is an impressively large facility that features a massive array of cardio and strength equipment as well as three group exercise studios. There's also FREE parking next door. Fitness Formula has six other clubs in Chicago.

Equinox Fitness
1750 N. Clark | 312.254.4000 | www.equinoxfitness.com
In addition to all the expected health club basics, this high end national chain also offers pilates training and has a full-service on-site spa. There are three other Chicago area clubs including 900 N. Michigan Ave. and in The Loop.

Bally
2828 N. Clark | 773.929.6900 | www.ballyfitness.com
This large national chain offers just about all you'll ever need in a basic fitness center at a very reasonable cost. Located in the Century City mall, this locations features a pool, a large free weight area, and lots of amenities.